Red Hill, Papakura

1991 days ago

Decorative vases for a quirky home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Takanini

Bring the best of the 70s to your vase collection with this retro-inspired colour scheme in a mix of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1991 days ago

Poll: Do you use a top sheet on your bed?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Along with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, … View more
Along with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, click here

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Do you use a top sheet on your bed?
  • 80% Yes, of course!
    80% Complete
  • 14.4% Nah, I don't bother
    14.4% Complete
  • 5.6% Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
    5.6% Complete
2938 votes
1991 days ago

Bliss Balls

Way Of Life Health Shop

These simple and easy to make bliss balls are a tasty high fibre snack or lunch box addition.
20 pitted dates - soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cashew nuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/8 tsp Himalayan or Celtic sea salt
Combine all ingredients in a blender until the… View more
These simple and easy to make bliss balls are a tasty high fibre snack or lunch box addition.
20 pitted dates - soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cashew nuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/8 tsp Himalayan or Celtic sea salt
Combine all ingredients in a blender until the mixture forms a ball around the blade. Mixture should be firm and sticky. A little date soaking water can be added is the mixture is too dry. Roll into balls and store in the fridge.
Other possible ingredients to add are: protein powder, collagen powder, maca, cacao, seeds, apricots and other dried fruits.

1992 days ago

Poll: Will you be using trains to get to work this morning?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi Aucklanders. Auckland Transport suffered a 30 minute train suspension across the network due to a KiwiRail signalling fault yesterday. It was the second time in a week that trains were non-operational, network wide. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said the delays were "not good enough". He … View moreHi Aucklanders. Auckland Transport suffered a 30 minute train suspension across the network due to a KiwiRail signalling fault yesterday. It was the second time in a week that trains were non-operational, network wide. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said the delays were "not good enough". He asked KiwiRail if its infrastructure was fit for purpose. KiwiRail has promised an independent review into the recent signal faults.
Keep up-to-date with all traffic and transport delays with our live blog www.stuff.co.nz...
[Please type NFP if your comment is not for print.]

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Will you be using trains to get to work this morning?
  • 25.1% No - The network is becoming unreliable
    25.1% Complete
  • 17.3% Yes - Trains are faster than being stuck in traffic even if they're unreliable
    17.3% Complete
  • 2.1% Undecided - Tell us in the comments
    2.1% Complete
  • 55.5% No - I don't use trains
    55.5% Complete
375 votes
1992 days ago

Take A Step Today For World Refugee Day 👟💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the … View more
Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the #StepWithRefugees campaign, where participants will collectively walk, run and cycle 1 billion miles - the distance refugees cover each year to reach safety, by adding your steps here: stepwithrefugees.org...

Another option is to volunteer with the New Zealand Red Cross as a Refugee Support Volunteer. Volunteers help families start again, while teaching them about New Zealand culture and connecting them with people from the community.

For anyone based in the Wairarapa, Masterton Neighbourhood Support has a programme called 'WeConnect' that matches new residents from diverse backgrounds including refugees to a local buddy. If you're interested in volunteering or supporting the programme in other ways you can email Masterton Neighbourhood Support Area Coordinator, Cathy Cameron, at: cathy@connectingcommunities.org.nz

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1992 days ago

Because we all feel at home in the garden

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

For some, gardening in New Zealand - literally putting down roots - is a journey of a thousand miles (or more).

1993 days ago
1993 days ago

Open Days at Karaka Lifestyle Estate

Karaka Lifestyle Estate Retirement Village

Karaka Lifestyle Estate is a new independent-living retirement village in Drury. The first units will be ready for occupation this December. Karaka Lifestyle Estate features spacious homes, friendly community atmosphere and the management support you would expect of a top-quality retirement village… View moreKaraka Lifestyle Estate is a new independent-living retirement village in Drury. The first units will be ready for occupation this December. Karaka Lifestyle Estate features spacious homes, friendly community atmosphere and the management support you would expect of a top-quality retirement village but it comes with a key difference, at Karaka Lifestyle Estate you get the capital gain from the sale of your unit.

Karaka Lifestyle Estate could be for you if retaining your wealth is important to you, and you are looking for:

- Safe and secure retirement living
- A strong and lively social network
- The hassles of home maintenance taken care of
- A supportive environment, with an onsite manager

Come along to one of our open days to experience our beautiful Country Club, view plans of our village, and learn more about Karaka Lifestyle Estate.

When: 30th June and 1 st July, 10am to 4pm
Where: Karaka Lifestyle Estate, 333 Bremner Road, Karaka

Construction is occurring on the site, so for your safety please contact our salesperson Linda to book a visiting time.
Book a visit

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2000 days ago

Wearable Arts Fashion Show - School Entries

Nicole Stanton from

NEWS ALERT! ?

We've released the schools who have entered this year's Wearable Arts Fashion Show. 90% of the schools are from South & East Auckland!

Come and support tamariki as they strut the catwalk to show off their upcycled wearable art and spread important environmental … View more
NEWS ALERT! ?

We've released the schools who have entered this year's Wearable Arts Fashion Show. 90% of the schools are from South & East Auckland!

Come and support tamariki as they strut the catwalk to show off their upcycled wearable art and spread important environmental messages!
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? South Auckland Home School
? McCauley High School
? Beachlands Primary School
? Pukekohe Intermediate
? Greenmeadows Intermediate
? Somerville Intermediate
? Mission Heights Junior College
? Pointview Primary
? Hillpark School
? Botany Downs Secondary College
? Ormiston Junior College
? Howick College
? Epsom Normal Primary School
? Manurewa High School
? Rangitoto College
? Howick Intermediate
? Wakaranga Primary School
? Karaka School
? Conifer Grove School

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1993 days ago

All trains suspended - have you been affected?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Update: Auckland Transport earlier advised all train services were suspended across the network due to sign failure. This signal failure has now been fixed and services are slowly returning to normal.

Scheduled buses are temporarily accepting purchased train tickets and AT HOP cards. … View more
Update: Auckland Transport earlier advised all train services were suspended across the network due to sign failure. This signal failure has now been fixed and services are slowly returning to normal.

Scheduled buses are temporarily accepting purchased train tickets and AT HOP cards. Read more here.

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1994 days ago

Poll: Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says … View more
In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says Nash, "and then meat sometimes a good month past its date. It didn't smell bad. Rinse it off, good to go."

It was all part of his year-long experiment to test the limits on food that had passed its expiration date.

To read more click here

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Do you ever eat food past its best before date?
  • 36.4% Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
    36.4% Complete
  • 6.3% No, never. That's disgusting.
    6.3% Complete
  • 57.4% Occasionally. Depends on what it is.
    57.4% Complete
2807 votes
1994 days ago

WIN Tickets to the GABS FESTIVAL!

GABS Festival

Renowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day … View moreRenowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day entertainment and all-around shenanigans.

Donuts, tea, gin, agave, chipotle chillies, rum-soaked muscatel grapes, Black Forest cake, prunes and even edible ants. These are just some of the more exotic ingredients found amongst the many ‘Festival Beers & Ciders’ brewed especially for the 2019 edition of GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland and taking place at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds on 29 June.

Win Tickets
We are giving you the chance to win one of 10 double passes. LIKE or THANK this post to be in with a chance to WIN! T&Cs apply.

Competition period: Wednesday 19th June to Sunday 23rd June 2019. Ten (10) prizes available. Each prize consists of one double pass to experience the GABS Festival in Auckland. The winners will be contacted via email and/or phone on Monday 24th June 2019.

GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland is proudly supported by Ariston, Auckland Major Events, Kegstar and Little Creatures.
Buy tickets now!

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1994 days ago

Matariki Festival Diary: Highlights

Communications Team from Auckland Council

We've picked out some of the highlights coming up in Matariki Festival 2019.

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1994 days ago

Auckland overnight motorway closures 16 to 22 June 2019

Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 21 June 2019.

Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1),… View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday 21 June 2019.

Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Highway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20), Puhinui Road (SH20B),

Read more here

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1994 days ago

Paris’ Story: From wagging school to succeeding in life

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa … View more
Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa atu koe Paris! Thank you for inspiring us and leading the way for other rangatahi across the country!

Learn more about Paris' story here: bit.ly...

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