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919 days ago

Any size McCafé® coffee is $4

McDonald's

Grab yourself a delicious Barista Made Coffee for only $4 at McCafé.

McCafé, simply good coffee.

Available for a limited time.
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920 days ago

Come down see us.

Christine Corcuera from Red Cross Shop Henderson

Lots of pre loved and new clothes for winter.
It’s lovely to see the reaction of people when they find exactly what they are looking for.
Come and see if we have what you need.
We are at 433 Great North Rd Henderson 09 8351152

920 days ago

Help your child take the next step!

NumberWorks'nWords Henderson

Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help … View more
Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help your child take the next step with their learning.

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920 days ago

Making room to grow

The Team from Auckland Council

Central Government has new rules for how Tāmaki Makaurau must grow to support more homes. Click on 'Read More' to have your say on changes to Auckland’s planning rules.

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920 days ago

Guitar Lessons

Cherie Kaushal from Strike a Chord Music Studio

Have you got a budding young rock star at home? Or a kids that loves music and wants to have fun?
Introducing Carson!! Our fabulous new Guitar tutor who will be teaching in Massey. Individual or Group lessons available. PM or email Cherie for more details!

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923 days ago

West Auckland scaffolder fighting for his life after high-voltage electric shock

Mildred Armah Reporter from Western Leader

A young father of three has suffered from severe burns, had both his arms amputated, and is now fighting for his life in hospital, after suffering an electric shock on a scaffolding worksite in West Auckland on Tuesday, April 19.

Toni Paikea​, mother to Jahden Nelson, said Nelson was holding a … View more
A young father of three has suffered from severe burns, had both his arms amputated, and is now fighting for his life in hospital, after suffering an electric shock on a scaffolding worksite in West Auckland on Tuesday, April 19.

Toni Paikea​, mother to Jahden Nelson, said Nelson was holding a steel pole when it touched low-hanging overhead power lines.

Paikea said her son was electrocuted as he took the entire voltage of that power line. She said he suffered a heart attack on site after electrocution.

922 days ago

Our 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero Winner!

Prospa

Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings,… View more
Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings, conversations and smiles!

Congratulations to all the finalists and thank you for nominating your favourite local business. We'd like to acknowledge the official winner of the public voting poll, Josh Coe, owner of Page 42 cafe. Unfortunately, Josh has decided to close his business after 3.5 years and we wish him all the best.

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923 days ago

Wine & Cheese Tasting

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

A field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, … View more
A field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, delicate, and always easy to like.
• Abbaye De Citeaux – a washed rind cheese of unpasteurised cows milk cheese produced in an Abbey in Bourgogne Montbeliarde cows. Funky and a bit wild on the nose but rich and creamy on the palate.
• Gruyère from Switzerland with butter and toasted nuts. So easy to eat more and more.
• Roquefort, the famous sheep’s milk cheese in the town of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon must lead the game of best blue. Creamy, feral but with good acidity and a long lingering finish.
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The wines
• Domain Roland Lavantureux Chablis AOC 2019
Green apple and lemon with crisp acidity
• Domain Jacqueson 1er Cru 2019 a Pinot Noir from the Bourgogne appellation of
Mercurey with notes of black cherries and plum, mushroom, autumn leaves.
• Petit Guiraud Sauternes 2019 second of wine Chateau Guiraud, ranked in the 1855 classification of Barsac and Sauternes. Ripe notes of Pineapple, honey. Dried apricots, sweet spices.

924 days ago

Growing Together - Intensification around town and local centres

The Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on more housing choices around Auckland’s suburban town centres close to public transport, jobs, shops, and services to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
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Have your say on more housing choices around Auckland’s suburban town centres close to public transport, jobs, shops, and services to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
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925 days ago

Poll: Why aren't you switching power providers?

The Team from NZ Compare

The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why … View more
The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why you're not switching power providers?

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Why aren't you switching power providers?
  • 32.6% Switching is too hard, I have enough to deal with!
    32.6% Complete
  • 23.7% I'm in a contract
    23.7% Complete
  • 43.8% I don't know where to find a better deal
    43.8% Complete
473 votes
925 days ago

French Toast

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.

This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with … View more
Our Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.

This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with caramelized banana, seasonal poached fruits…golden kiwifruit & blueberries today, whipped Chantilly cream.

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925 days ago

FREEDOM FURNITURE - CRITERON DESK + HUTCH - by Negotiation

Linda from Titirangi

Criterion Student Desk & Hutch purchased from Freedom Furniture in fantastic condition. We are reconfiguring this room & clearing everything out. Criterion being a very high quality brand & desk was around $895. Great for school studies.

Very solid desk & quite heavy, quality … View more
Criterion Student Desk & Hutch purchased from Freedom Furniture in fantastic condition. We are reconfiguring this room & clearing everything out. Criterion being a very high quality brand & desk was around $895. Great for school studies.

Very solid desk & quite heavy, quality made & has roller wheels at the bottom for easy movability.

Desk has lots of features & storage space for everything you could ever need. My son had his stereo as you can see in the middle area, but you could have a computer monitor in this space. Has pull out shelf directly in front for laptop/key pad or books. Has another pull out section at the side, storage at the bottom on both sides, room for rubbish bin & bags etc & larger items.

Top of desk has a swivel cavity in grey for pens & small stationery items or keys. Has a built in CD storage, & a great area at the top for boys or girls toys making it a great shelf for any items in the room.

All in all is a very comprehensive desk in fantastic condition.

Measurements are as follows:-

DESK::
Width - 1205 mm's
Depth - 600 mm's
Height - 770 mm's (Desk) - (total including Hutch & Desk) - 1385 mm's

HUTCH::
Width - 1180 mm's
Depth - 290 mm's
Height - 615 mm's

Negotiable

925 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from The Neighbourly Team

Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® … View more
Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® card - that sounds like morning tea to me!

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925 days ago

Don't miss NZ Gardener's newest collectible edition!

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning photographs, step-by-step instructions on how to arrange bouquets and what to plant and when.

Get your copy where any good magazines are sold or buy online at Mags4Gifts.co.nz
BUY NOW

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925 days ago

The Cycle of Change.

Immerse Foster Care

Immerse provides Incourage, our new mum and baby service.

In our Incourage placements, we are able to bestow an assisted and semi-independent living arrangement inside one of our homes for babies and their mother’s.

Incourage provides a therapeutic environment for babies that are at risk … View more
Immerse provides Incourage, our new mum and baby service.

In our Incourage placements, we are able to bestow an assisted and semi-independent living arrangement inside one of our homes for babies and their mother’s.

Incourage provides a therapeutic environment for babies that are at risk of entering the care system to remain with their birth mothers. In our live-in foster homes, mum & baby receive a 24/7 wraparound service. Together with Immerse and other specialist services, Mum is supported to understand attachment, trauma, and to overcome addictions, while still caring for her baby. Make a difference, contact us today.
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