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1919 days ago

Intelligence Specialist (Case Officer)

New Zealand Intelligence Community

Are you naturally inquisitive and curious? Good at quickly building rapport with people? Looking to transfer your skills to a whole new career?

If you are interested in all walks of life, cultures and environments, then this might be the career you never knew existed!

The … View more
Are you naturally inquisitive and curious? Good at quickly building rapport with people? Looking to transfer your skills to a whole new career?

If you are interested in all walks of life, cultures and environments, then this might be the career you never knew existed!

The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service is looking for Case Officers to join their team and help keep New Zealanders safe.

If this sounds like you and you want to join our diverse team and do amazing work, then apply now!
Join now

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1920 days ago

An Apple A Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Way Of Life Health Shop

This old adage still holds true today. Pectin in the skins of apples increases IAP which is a digestive tract enzyme that reduces intestinal inflammation and intestinal permeability. It is also a prebiotic for feeding the good bacteria, it lowers fat and obesity, is good fibre, and boosts iron … View moreThis old adage still holds true today. Pectin in the skins of apples increases IAP which is a digestive tract enzyme that reduces intestinal inflammation and intestinal permeability. It is also a prebiotic for feeding the good bacteria, it lowers fat and obesity, is good fibre, and boosts iron absorption.
The following recipe releases the pectin from the skin, and eaten daily improves gut health.
Wash apples, remove core and dice. Add water to about a third. Add some cinnamon, and some raisins for a bit of sweetness. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until the skin on the apples goes shiny. This shows that the pectin has been released. Eat about 4 tablespoons daily.

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1919 days ago

Car due for an oil change? 20% OFF oil changes at Beaurepaires* - Hurry ends 25th August!

Beaurepaires Takanini

Keep your vehicle running at peak performance by getting your regular vehicle servicing done at Beaurepaires.

Book one of our Shell Helix oil change packages and you will receive 20% OFF!*

Hurry offer ends 25th August 2019

Terms & Conditions:
*20% off vehicle service packages discount is … View more
Keep your vehicle running at peak performance by getting your regular vehicle servicing done at Beaurepaires.

Book one of our Shell Helix oil change packages and you will receive 20% OFF!*

Hurry offer ends 25th August 2019

Terms & Conditions:
*20% off vehicle service packages discount is valid on Shell Helix Ultra Oil Change, Shell Helix Ultra Service Package and Shell Helix Ultra Service Package with Wheel Alignment purchased at participating Beaurepaires stores. Valid for purchases in-store and online at www.beaurepaires.co.nz... between 12 August – 25 August 2019 (inclusive).Offer applies to cash, EFTPOS, credit and finance transactions. Standard finance criteria and charges apply to finance transactions. Offer excludes fleet, commercial and trade customers. Bookings essential. Available at participating Beaurepaires stores nationwide.

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1919 days ago

Vote for Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener's ezine Get Growing is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award. Click through to their website to help us win, and you could nab yourself this De'Longhi espresso machine valued at $1,099 or an Icona Capitals kettle and toaster package valued at $369. … View moreNZ Gardener's ezine Get Growing is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award. Click through to their website to help us win, and you could nab yourself this De'Longhi espresso machine valued at $1,099 or an Icona Capitals kettle and toaster package valued at $369. Simply click on the link, register your details once, then vote each day until voting closes on September 4

1919 days ago

Poll: Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Are we happier owning our own home or renting?

It turns out one answer does not fit all.

Some people feel more "grounded" owning their own home, giving them the feeling they're planning for the future and creating a legacy. But there are people who think the opposite. Read more

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Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?
  • 90.7% Prefer to own
    90.7% Complete
  • 9.3% Prefer to rent
    9.3% Complete
1953 votes
1920 days ago

BATHROOM RENOVATION SEMINAR

Carla from Refresh Renovations Franklin Kim Reiche

Refresh is teaming up with The Tile Depot to guide homeowners through bathroom renovations in a 1-hour seminar.

Location: Tile Depot Botany, 83 Harris Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013
Date: Thursday 15th August 2019
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Parking: Available on-site
Drinks and nibbles will be provided.

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Refresh is teaming up with The Tile Depot to guide homeowners through bathroom renovations in a 1-hour seminar.

Location: Tile Depot Botany, 83 Harris Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013
Date: Thursday 15th August 2019
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Parking: Available on-site
Drinks and nibbles will be provided.

The seminar will cover many of the most frequently asked questions that homeowners have, concerning bathroom renovations; this includes preparing to create your dream bathroom and how to avoid common challenges. Topics covered will include:

Planning your layout
Setting a budget
Design considerations
Applying for building consent
Tile trends
Choosing the right flooring and walls for your bathroom

The seminar will be followed by a Q&A session where homeowners can receive expert advice on their bathroom renovations.

1920 days ago

Poll: Do you consider yourself to be happy?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

New Zealand is one of the happiest countries in the world, but how do you even define happiness?

There's a growing body of research on happiness showing the things that make us happier, and things that detract from our happiness. Read more from our "Good Life Guide" here.

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Do you consider yourself to be happy?
  • 75.5% Yes, I am happy
    75.5% Complete
  • 24.5% No, I am not happy
    24.5% Complete
1316 votes
1921 days ago

Poll: Does an eatery's hygiene grade impact your decision to buy food from there?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

A popular Asian eatery and a restaurant in a wealthy suburb are among the dirtiest in Auckland.

In the most recent list of E and D grade food outlets, inspectors identified 12 eateries from July to August this year with lower than usual hygiene standards, ranging from problems with pests to … View more
A popular Asian eatery and a restaurant in a wealthy suburb are among the dirtiest in Auckland.

In the most recent list of E and D grade food outlets, inspectors identified 12 eateries from July to August this year with lower than usual hygiene standards, ranging from problems with pests to process control.

To read the full list of eateries, click here

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Does an eatery's hygiene grade impact your decision to buy food from there?
  • 83.4% Yes, always!
    83.4% Complete
  • 3.4% No, I don't look.
    3.4% Complete
  • 13.2% When I remember to check
    13.2% Complete
1031 votes
1921 days ago

Foodography 2019!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This year's foodography dinner, with a kiwi cuisine theme,included five inspired courses for participants to build and create in their own concepts and share on social before eating and enjoying their dish.

Click below to read more on our new blog post!

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1921 days ago

Garage sale

Kate from Waiuku

141 Collingwood Rd Waiuku. Mitsubishi ff w/ice maker, 2x freezers-1 chest, 1 upright. Good sofa, Lego, Thomas Tank sets,treasures toddler nappies pkts. Clothes(m,w,kids),books, antique chests. Lots of new and used items too numerous to list. Text 02102777009

Negotiable

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1921 days ago

Aug 28th BPW Franklin Dinner meeting

Virginia from Pukekohe

August 28th BPW Franklin dinner, taking place at Franklin Club, Station Rd, Pukekohe. Birthday celebration, Founding members reminisce and Ukupella group entertain. Women of all ages are invited to attend, cost $30 – book by Sunday prior by txt to Marilyn 0274 799 121 or email … View moreAugust 28th BPW Franklin dinner, taking place at Franklin Club, Station Rd, Pukekohe. Birthday celebration, Founding members reminisce and Ukupella group entertain. Women of all ages are invited to attend, cost $30 – book by Sunday prior by txt to Marilyn 0274 799 121 or email marilynbennett35@gmail.com

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1922 days ago

Old Holden – New Home!

rethinking.space

rethinking.space is reinventing home ownership in Auckland – starting with Panmure!

We’ve chosen a location for our new apartment building that is within a 4-minute walk of the Panmure Train Station. We’re also providing a fleet of electric cars for residents and we’re gifting each … View more
rethinking.space is reinventing home ownership in Auckland – starting with Panmure!

We’ve chosen a location for our new apartment building that is within a 4-minute walk of the Panmure Train Station. We’re also providing a fleet of electric cars for residents and we’re gifting each apartment an electric scooter.

We’re also offering a vehicle ‘trade-in’ option to help you get that much closer to owning your own home!

These apartments will be completed by end 2019 and only require a 10% deposit. 1 beds start at $455k & 2 beds at $559k.

Get in touch with any questions or to organise a showroom viewing.

Christiana Ngawati
rethinking.space Sales Consultant
Find out more

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1922 days ago

So… We’ve done it again!

Acacia Cove Village

On 5 August our Village Manager, Bruce Cullington, hosted a celebration-lunch for all our residents over 90.

Our latest nonagenarian’s population has grown, and it was amazing to see how well they are all doing. Our lovely guests were spoilt with gifts from Acacia Cove and the Residents’ … View more
On 5 August our Village Manager, Bruce Cullington, hosted a celebration-lunch for all our residents over 90.

Our latest nonagenarian’s population has grown, and it was amazing to see how well they are all doing. Our lovely guests were spoilt with gifts from Acacia Cove and the Residents’ Committee.

It was an afternoon filled with laughter, reminisces and a lovely two course meal.

As you probably know, the latest addition to our lovely Village, five brand new apartments, were completed last month.

However, here at Acacia Cove we like to keep thinks interesting, so we decided to build two new Villas.

Construction on these started recently, and if all goes well, it should be completed before the end of the year.
Learn more

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1930 days ago

Cleaning job

Paramjeet from Takanini

Hi anyone interested to do lawnmoving and some rubbish removal job and cleaning one house

1922 days ago

Will you be affected by these motorway closures?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements that will affect the following motorways: Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18) and the Southwestern Motorway (SH20).

Closures … View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements that will affect the following motorways: Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18) and the Southwestern Motorway (SH20).

Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am - unless otherwise stated. Please follow the signposted detours. Click here to see a detailed list of affected areas.

Safe travels neighbours!

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