Red Hill, Papakura

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Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

1218 days ago

We have now moved to

Dyverse Dentures

We are in now in the Mangere town centre across the Mangere Birthing center by the Mangere Saturday Market parking lot.

Call us on 09 6344543 to make you appointments or visit us at 12C Waddon Place, Mangere, Auckland 2022.
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1218 days ago

Root canal symptoms: do you think you need a root canal?

Extreme pain or discomfort in your teeth could indicate rotting teeth. But pain is not the only signal that you may require root canal treatment.

Root canal, also known as endodontic treatment, can be life-changing. It saves teeth damaged by decay, disease or injury from being extracted.

So, how… View more
Extreme pain or discomfort in your teeth could indicate rotting teeth. But pain is not the only signal that you may require root canal treatment.

Root canal, also known as endodontic treatment, can be life-changing. It saves teeth damaged by decay, disease or injury from being extracted.

So, how do you know if you need a root canal? Are there telltale signs? Read below. Remember, best to leave it to a dentist to make a call on the best course of treatment for your discomfort.

Sensitivity to heat and cold

If it hurts when you sip a coffee or have ice cream, your teeth are sensitive. Generally, you’ll feel a dull ache. Sometimes the pain can also be sharp. However, if the pain persists for a long time, even after you’ve stopped eating or drinking, this could be a sign of a deeper issue than sensitive teeth. Visit your dentist and get a thorough examination done.

Discolouration of your tooth

An infection in the pulp of your tooth may affect blood supply and cause it to become discoloured. Trauma to the tooth or breakdown of internal tissue can damage the roots and give it a greyish-black appearance.

There can be other reasons for tooth discolouration; best to let your dentist decide the cause and treat appropriately.

Swelling in gums


Swelling or tenderness in your gums can sometimes be an indicator of a root canal. Its swelling comes in various forms and types. Whether it looks normal with some kind of tenderness or is an obvious lump that can be easily seen or felt, it often means that root canal surgery may be needed. If left unchecked, in some cases, the swelling can even expand to the patient’s face or neck.


Typically, a swelling that leads to a root canal is quite pronounced and lasts for days or weeks. It is most likely situated in front of the root tip and causes the problem tooth to feel taller than the neighbouring ones.

Loosening teeth
Infection can affect tooth mobility, making it feel looser. Acidic waste products from nerve death can soften the bone around the root of a dying tooth, causing mobility issues.

Crack or chip in teeth
Contact sports or eating hard food are the most common ways to get a cracked or chipped tooth. This could expose nerves and lead to infection, possibly even spreading if it enters the bloodstream. A root canal, if your dentist recommends, could prevent the infection from spreading.

Pain
One of the key indicators of infection in the teeth is pain. It may be persistent or may go away and return in some time. The toothache can be dull or even sharp. It may even spread around your jaw, face and to your head.

However, not every toothache is a signal that you need a root canal. It could even be gum disease or a cavity. Perhaps it is a referred pain from an infected sinus or an impacted wisdom tooth.

No matter what the cause, it’s a good idea to see your dentist if you have tooth pain, especially if the pain is persistent. Early diagnosis and treatment for tooth pain typically leads to a better outcome

Conclusion

An infection inside your tooth’s pulp and root can be painful. If you have a toothache, that is persistent, or see any of the above symptoms, see a dentist get the right diagnosis and treatment.

Early treatment of any infection can help curtail its spread and bring much-needed relief.

1219 days ago

Furniture Upcycling course starts this Saturday!

Louise Beuvink from Beautification Trust

Our 4-week Furniture Upcycling Course with Sandy from The ReCreators starts this Saturday in Manurewa! Come and learn how to upcycle furniture, including modern painting techniques, old restoration and upholstery 101. Find out more and register online here: therecreators.co.nz...

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1219 days ago

Chasing glory at the Olympics@RYMAN

We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime… View more
We may be an official partner of the New Zealand Olympic Team, but within our villages it’s residents who are chasing Olympic glory.
So many Ryman residents have passions and pastimes that they continue to thrive at within our villages. Therefore, creating an event like Olympics@RYMAN is a prime example of how we pioneer the way for our residents.
Events include swimming, bowls, cycling, relay walking and Quiznastics. To up the ante, we’ve incorporated technology solutions to enhance events and to enable residents to connect with all 41 Ryman villages, including those across the Tasman, while they compete!
Learn more

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1220 days ago

Mocktails & Bartending

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Last week we held our School holiday programmes which included Cafe Cooking 101, Barista & our brand new course - Mocktails & Bartending. This is a fun, engaging and highly practical course where you learn the principles of mixing beverages while preparing classic mocktails. It also … View moreLast week we held our School holiday programmes which included Cafe Cooking 101, Barista & our brand new course - Mocktails & Bartending. This is a fun, engaging and highly practical course where you learn the principles of mixing beverages while preparing classic mocktails. It also includes a restaurant service workshop. Here are the students from some of the high schools in Auckland with their Mocktails - Virgin Piña colada, Virgin Mojito, Virgin Blue Breeze and a Fruit Sunrise.

More dates available on our website for the October School Holidays.

1220 days ago

Healthy Homes Inspection

Exceed - we fix windows & doors - Karaka

ATTENTION HOME-OWNERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS!
Are your windows & doors up to the healthy home standards?

Call us today to arrange an assessment of your home or rental property. We can conduct a thorough inspection ensuring all your windows & doors are Healthy Homes Compliant.

- We will … View more
ATTENTION HOME-OWNERS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS!
Are your windows & doors up to the healthy home standards?

Call us today to arrange an assessment of your home or rental property. We can conduct a thorough inspection ensuring all your windows & doors are Healthy Homes Compliant.

- We will check for gaps around your window. We can inspect aluminium windows for worn friction stays.
- We can check for gaps around your door frame. We will check your door to see if it is hung properly and in alignment.
-We will assess the root cause of the draughts then fix it up with the tools and components from our van.

Book a visit with Exceed now on 0800 25 25 00 and let us help you keep your home warmer, drier and healthier this winter!

The exceed team :)

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1224 days ago

The weird and wonderful things about online trading

The Team from Community News

Hi Auckland,

What was your best purchase on an online marketplace, like Trade Me or Neighbourly?

A 1950s aircraft fuselage could be yours after a Waiuku resident listed their "old warbird" on Trade Me.

The Royal New Zealand Bristol Freighter flew as part of the Royal New Zealand … View more
Hi Auckland,

What was your best purchase on an online marketplace, like Trade Me or Neighbourly?

A 1950s aircraft fuselage could be yours after a Waiuku resident listed their "old warbird" on Trade Me.

The Royal New Zealand Bristol Freighter flew as part of the Royal New Zealand Air Force during the Vietnam War. It was then purchased and shipped to Whenuapai-Ardmore in 1978 and then sold on to a Waiuku local. The sellers purchased the land at a later date, and thus the plane.

The listing starts at $18,000 and at time of publishing, has been added to almost 900 users' watchlists.

Share your stories below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment used in your local community paper.

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1220 days ago

Greener with every ride

Auckland Light Rail

44% of Auckland’s greenhouse gas emissions are from transport.

Light rail can help us reduce our impact on the environment.

Visit lightrail.co.nz to learn more and share your views.
Know more

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1220 days ago

Let’s talk about Old Papatoetoe

Eke Panuku Development

We are developing a masterplan which will help guide the future development of Old Papatoetoe and we want to hear from you.

As we add more detail to our plan, we want to know what kinds of public spaces you’d like to see in the town centre. We’re also interested in how local jewels such as … View more
We are developing a masterplan which will help guide the future development of Old Papatoetoe and we want to hear from you.

As we add more detail to our plan, we want to know what kinds of public spaces you’d like to see in the town centre. We’re also interested in how local jewels such as the historic chambers and the town hall can play a bigger part in the community’s future.

Come and tell us about the kind of things we need to be considering - see session times here
Find out more

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1223 days ago

Are you ready to ponder who should be Auckland's next mayor?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, Restaurateur Leo Molloy has given a clear sign of his mayoral campaign platform for the October 2022 vote. Less focus on climate change, more on private car use, and a downtown stadium. Does this sound like the right direction to you? Read the story below:

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1220 days ago

Hex Nuts M16 SS316 (10pc)

Vladimir from Takanini

Hex Nuts
NZ / AUST Approved Standard DIN934
Stainless Steel 316 grade (A4)

This is for
10pcs M16 Hex Nuts SS316

Price: $3

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1220 days ago

Hex Nuts M10 SS316 (100pcs)

Vladimir from Takanini

Hex Nut
NZ / AUS Approved Standard DIN934
Stainless Steel 316 grade (A4)

This listing is for
100pcs M10 Hex Nuts, SS316

500PC=58 DOLLARS
1000PC=103.09 DOLLARS

Price: $13

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1220 days ago

Carbon Steel Notch Trowel

Vladimir from Takanini

Professional grade carbon steel notch trowel
dual edge square notch design
Full aluminum shank for longer life and lightweight use
oxgrip handle for improved comfort
8mm by 8mm

Price: $22

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1220 days ago

Towel Bar

Vladimir from Takanini

Towel Bar
Hiro Bathroom Collection Towel Bar

Classic look to your bathroom for years to come.
Easy install with parts and screws included.

600mm

Price: $7

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1223 days ago

Sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next … View more
Hi neighbours,

The Tokyo Olympics are about to kick off, and some of our country's best sports stars are set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.

The opening ceremony takes place on Friday (about 11pm NZ time), and the Games will run through until August 8.

Over the next two-and-a-half weeks, some of the world’s best athletes competing in a range of sports will battle it out in Tokyo in the hopes of walking away with a medal.

So get your New Zealand flags and popcorn ready and sign up for our Tokyo Olympics newsletter to have all the highlights, talking points, medal tally and analysis delivered to your inbox every day. Click here.

We'll also be live blogging our Kiwi athletes' events every day of the Games. Just bookmark this page to stay up to date.

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