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Kia ora neighbours. A revival of the defunct Waiwera thermal resort is in the works.
Waiwera Thermal Spa Resort used to host about 350,000 visitors a year, but closed in February 2018 and fell to ruin. Russian oligarch Mikhail Khimich, who ran the water park and Waiwera water bottling company, … View moreKia ora neighbours. A revival of the defunct Waiwera thermal resort is in the works.
Waiwera Thermal Spa Resort used to host about 350,000 visitors a year, but closed in February 2018 and fell to ruin. Russian oligarch Mikhail Khimich, who ran the water park and Waiwera water bottling company, went into liquidation in 2019. Khimich reportedly died with Covid-19 in Russia in late 2021.
Urban Partners are now seeking expressions of interest from a potential joint venture partner.
“The site has extraordinary potential, recognised as a regional tourist attraction by the Auckland Unitary Plan and has zoning allowing for business, residential developments, health and wellness, tourism, hospitality and visitor accommodation," project director Doug Osborne said.
"Given the site’s proximity to Auckland, and the booming wellness industry, which is now worth $4.5 trillion, we expect the site to be of real interest to specialist operators from around the globe."
Click 'read more' for the full report by Susan Edmunds. Video by Chris McKeen.
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for persimmon recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before April 29, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View morePutting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.
Sign up here it's free!
Making the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.
With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away … View moreMaking the move to a Ryman retirement village while you’re independent allows you to enjoy everything that’s on offer.
With assisted living, resthome, hospital and dementia care also onsite, if your partner needs care before you, knowing the village care centre is only a short stroll away will help ease this transition.
Care options vary between villages.
Choose pretty patterned paper to make découpage eggs, then wrap them in bunny ear napkins to create a gorgeous table setting. Get creative with your Resene paint colours.
Find out how to create your own.
Parts of the North Island are expected to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales this week, as Cyclone Fili reaches New Zealand.
Be sure to keep mobile phones charged and ensure you have a car charger for your devices so you can keep in touch and keep informed. It also may pay to have a torch … View moreParts of the North Island are expected to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales this week, as Cyclone Fili reaches New Zealand.
Be sure to keep mobile phones charged and ensure you have a car charger for your devices so you can keep in touch and keep informed. It also may pay to have a torch handy (they are safer than candles which can be a fire hazard) and have a gas bottle topped up for cooking.
Parts of the North Island are expected to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales tomorrow, as Cyclone Fili reaches New Zealand. MetService has issued a severe weather warning, and we’re bracing ourselves for the possibility of outages across the network.
Be sure to keep mobile phones charged … View moreParts of the North Island are expected to be hit by heavy rain and severe gales tomorrow, as Cyclone Fili reaches New Zealand. MetService has issued a severe weather warning, and we’re bracing ourselves for the possibility of outages across the network.
Be sure to keep mobile phones charged and ensure you have a car charger for your devices so you can keep in touch and keep informed. It also may pay to have a torch handy (they are safer than candles which can be a fire hazard) and have a gas bottle topped up for cooking.
Civil Defence Northland has good guidelines for being prepared, staying safe, and putting together an emergency survival and getaway kit here: nrc.govt.nz/civildefence.
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The Antidote delivers your daily dose of good news each weekday afternoon, straight to your inbox.
Based on the Stuff column, the newsletter showcases five happy things from the news, for a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness in the… View moreThe Antidote delivers your daily dose of good news each weekday afternoon, straight to your inbox.
Based on the Stuff column, the newsletter showcases five happy things from the news, for a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness in the world.
The NZ Compare Easter Bunny has been busy! He’s delivered some epic exclusive deals on broadband just in time for the holidays!
No chocolate in sight, these treats are better! How about unlimited broadband plans starting from $65/m with 6 months of FREE Neon and Amazon Prime with 2degrees or … View moreThe NZ Compare Easter Bunny has been busy! He’s delivered some epic exclusive deals on broadband just in time for the holidays!
No chocolate in sight, these treats are better! How about unlimited broadband plans starting from $65/m with 6 months of FREE Neon and Amazon Prime with 2degrees or $85/m plus a HUGE $255 welcome credit with Now Broadband?
Exclusive to NZ Compare, you won’t get these deals anywhere else. Hop to it neighbours, before they go!
Our service is free, we’re Kiwis helping Kiwis compare what’s out there across power, broadband and money.
We’ll keep you warm and stylish all winter long! Our stores are now stocked with awesome winter clothes. Get in quick so you’re ready for the cooler days!
By shopping with Red Cross, you not only help reduce the huge amount of items that goes to landfill every year, you also support the … View moreWe’ll keep you warm and stylish all winter long! Our stores are now stocked with awesome winter clothes. Get in quick so you’re ready for the cooler days!
By shopping with Red Cross, you not only help reduce the huge amount of items that goes to landfill every year, you also support the great work Red Cross does in your community and even abroad.
Create a display of gorgeous handpainted eggs for your home this Easter. using shimmering colours from the Resene Metallics and Special Effects collection.
Find out how to create your own.
Ferrero International S.A. is recalling Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from New Zealand shelves because of potential contamination with salmonella bacteria.
It forms part of a global recall of affected product, which was manufactured in a Belgian factory. There have been cases of illnesses … View moreFerrero International S.A. is recalling Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs from New Zealand shelves because of potential contamination with salmonella bacteria.
It forms part of a global recall of affected product, which was manufactured in a Belgian factory. There have been cases of illnesses reportedly linked to the product overseas, but there have been no confirmed cases in New Zealand.
The following product is in New Zealand and is affected by this issue and has been recalled:
· Kinder Surprise Maxi 100g (Natoons variety) with batch number L298R03UNB and best before date of 23 August 2022.
The following types of products have been recalled overseas and may also be in New Zealand:
· Kinder Surprise
· Kinder Surprise Maxi
· Kinder Mini Eggs
· Kinder Schokobon
· Kinder Egg Hunt
· Kinder Mix
· Kinder Maxi Mix
· Kinder Happy Moment
People who have Kinder Surprise eggs at home are encouraged to check the label to ensure it is not affected by the recall. Further details are soon to be published on the New Zealand Food Safety Authority's website
Hi there neighbours!
Get in quick! These mags are flying off our shelves in our Mother’s Day sale. A subscription to her favourite magazine is the perfect gift that keeps on giving.
Plus, every subscription to NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, and The TV Guide, goes in the draw to win 1… View moreHi there neighbours!
Get in quick! These mags are flying off our shelves in our Mother’s Day sale. A subscription to her favourite magazine is the perfect gift that keeps on giving.
Plus, every subscription to NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, and The TV Guide, goes in the draw to win 1 of 50 diffusers from French Country Collections.
Power bills are pesky, it's just one of those things every household has to manage.
If you're stuck with it, then make sure it works for you. We want to know when was the last time you switched power providers?
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