The Gardens, Auckland

1619 days ago

Poll: How do you fold your towels?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. … View more
Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. But what do you do? And who knew folding towels could be so controversial?

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How do you fold your towels?
  • 34.4% Basic - Fold in half three times
    34.4% Complete
  • 39.9% Plush - Fold towards the centre, then in thirds
    39.9% Complete
  • 16.4% Rolled - No folds allowed
    16.4% Complete
  • 9.4% None of the above
    9.4% Complete
1515 votes
1619 days ago

FREE Emotional Wellbeing Seminar

Ashan Rodrigo from Redhill Community Centre

This series examines the most common personal and relational challenges we face in everyday life. It will be a chance to reflect on your personal story, and the events that shape us. New insights about those experiences will be paired with powerful but simple tools that anyone can use to bring … View moreThis series examines the most common personal and relational challenges we face in everyday life. It will be a chance to reflect on your personal story, and the events that shape us. New insights about those experiences will be paired with powerful but simple tools that anyone can use to bring positive change.

1619 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

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National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

Join us this National Volunteer Week to celebrate how our communities are stronger when working together.

#NVW2020 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness

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1620 days ago

Last chance to join the fun and be an EARLY BIRD!

The Team from

We know lots of plans have been cancelled this year, but we have one that hasn’t - SPCA’s Jump the Rescue!

It’s so easy to sign up and this is your last chance to get the early bird rate.

Please set yourself a challenge, help a cause in desperate need of your help, and sign up today!

The … View more
We know lots of plans have been cancelled this year, but we have one that hasn’t - SPCA’s Jump the Rescue!

It’s so easy to sign up and this is your last chance to get the early bird rate.

Please set yourself a challenge, help a cause in desperate need of your help, and sign up today!

The animals need you:

1. Simply sign up at www.spca.nz...

2. Share your fundraising page and ask family and friends to sponsor you

3. Raise $775 and you will skydive for free on Saturday, 1 August!

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1620 days ago

Cash for your wrecked car. Support your local business

Universal Auto Parts

Universal Auto Parts are back in business and as a local wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused cars. Nationwide Pickup. Call today 0800 500 001.

Maintaining a safe distance, single man towing, washing hands regularly in the yard, sanitizer in the towing … View more
Universal Auto Parts are back in business and as a local wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused cars. Nationwide Pickup. Call today 0800 500 001.

Maintaining a safe distance, single man towing, washing hands regularly in the yard, sanitizer in the towing truck, mask and gloves on at all times.

Universal Auto Parts are offering the best rates in the market to pick up the old cars for the next one month due to COVID19 situation.

Support your local buyer. Instant cash. Best rates guaranteed for your unwanted cars and free removal of cars.

Instant Cash for your wrecked car

For best quotes. Call us 0800 500 001
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1621 days ago

Have you got an indoor jungle? You could be a Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Got an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will… View moreGot an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will get $250 worth of Yates products and $150 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Here's how to enter the competition.

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1621 days ago

Pearls are always in Style

Helen from Fabuleux Vous Ltd

Fabuleux Vous has the most unique offering of Pearls in Australasia. We combine fresh water rounds with Keshi, Baroque and seed pearls.
Price points from $69
www.fabuleuxvous.com... or www.fvjewellery.com...

Negotiable

1621 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

People often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where … View morePeople often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where care is customised to suit your needs.

Get your free copy here.
Learn more

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1622 days ago

Engine Issues

Ole from Takanini

Are you sorry for what you’ve done, or just sorry you got caught!? Today we explore what it looks like to be genuinely sorry for the wrong we’ve done, and why this is so important to making lasting change in our lives.

Sunday 9:00am on Hope Channel

Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
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Are you sorry for what you’ve done, or just sorry you got caught!? Today we explore what it looks like to be genuinely sorry for the wrong we’ve done, and why this is so important to making lasting change in our lives.

Sunday 9:00am on Hope Channel

Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
Live stream: www.hopechannel.nz......

1622 days ago

Prospa National Winner - Waikanae Beach Four Square!

Prospa

Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for … View more
Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for success running a local business.

Tran operates Four Square Waikanae Beach and is hailed as the “ultimate friendly shopkeeper” by his customers. Now Tran has been recognised for his dedication to the community by being named the country’s National Winner in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards. Tran is a proud winner of a prize package worth $10,000!

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Nomination Quotes - "Quoc Tan of Waikanae Beach Kapiti coast.
An exceptional guy who has worked very hard (& his wife too) since arriving in NZ from Vietnam. They operate a hugely friendly & now smartly updated Four Square superette. A very necessary & important store at Waikanae Beach."

"Quoc and his family are an integral part of our community"

"Quoc Tan - he represents all that embodies the very core of the reason NZ is proud to call itself an all-embracing, multi-cultural melting pot"
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1622 days ago

Inorganics Collections are back

The Team from Auckland Council

Inorganic collections were paused due to COVID19. But we are now resuming the service on 1 July 2020, so don’t delay book your inorganics collection today.

On your collection day, please check:
• There is no more than one cubic metre of material
• Items are easy to access … View more
Inorganic collections were paused due to COVID19. But we are now resuming the service on 1 July 2020, so don’t delay book your inorganics collection today.

On your collection day, please check:
• There is no more than one cubic metre of material
• Items are easy to access within the boundary of your property
• Items can be easily lifted by two people (less than 55kg)
• There are no hazardous items in your load.

It's as easy as that.

With your help, we can all participate to make Auckland zero waste to landfill by 2040.
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1623 days ago

Downsizing, House Clerancs - I will buy your collectables

John from Takanini

Wanting fine and named china, figurines , postcards or stamps Cash Paid
. Contact John 021966674

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