Articles in ‘Columns’

The Cypress shelter belt has been used for decades for wind protection and boundary privacy. Thousands of properties throughout the country would have planted these trees as juveniles and seen them grow up to a height where they start to become trimmed and maintained. Some are kept as low hedges bordering lifestyle blocks and garden areas, and others were left to grow to their full potential to protect kiwifruit orchards and other fruit…

Ministry of Health Statistics on the obesity epidemic in NZ make for sobering reading. One third of adult New Zealanders are obese with a further third being overweight, three times what it was in the 1970’s, and the 3rd highest in the OECD. With studies showing a direct correlation between obesity and debilitating diseases, mental health issues and increasingly, shortened life expectancy, you’d think these figures would be on the way down. But…

Having a baby is one of the most beautiful things in life. The fertility journey should be full of joys but unfortunately it can be stressful and frustrating when things don’t turn up the way you expected. Some are doing it for the first time, some are suffering from secondary infertility, some have been trying for a while and would simply like some help. There are also others have been on this road a long time and been through the emotion…

GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS IN PAPAKURA · We are getting ready for Christmas here as it looms up in just a few months · CAROLS IN THE PARK · Friday 6th of December in Central Park from 6 pm · ROTARY SANTA PARADE · Sunday 8th of December in Central Park at 3 pm in town · CHILLING IN THE PARK · Sunday 8th of December in Central Park straight after the Santa Parade – come down to Central Park and listen to a few good bands, grab a coffee, Mr…

NEW BUSINESSES IN TOWN: · We welcome Krish Indian and Takeaways in O’Shannessey Street, Executive Travel ( previously Travel Smart ) in Roselands Shopping Centre, Island Butchery and Veges in O’Shannessey Street, Clothing Plus in Great South Road. 34 new businesses have moved into Papakura since the beginning of this year · CHECK OUT OUR AWESOME WALL: · Doesn’t it just look great – located in Averill Street. · CHRISTMAS – DIARY THESE DATES…

Arthritis affects one in six New Zealanders. Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis in NZ which can occur at any age, but usually starts after the age of 40. There is no cure for osteoarthritis, but Acupuncture is one of the most effective ways to relieve pain and control the symptoms of the disease. What is osteoarthritis? Sometimes called degenerative joint disease which can occur in any joint in the body but most commonly occurs in the…

HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE FOR SUNDAY 1ST OF SEPTEMBER! Celebrating Fashion Week in Papakura · We did a bit of a shout out and asked designers if they would like to dress a mannequin to celebrate Fashion week. We have got some lovely designs in the shop window next door to The Corner in O’Shannessey Street done by three fabulous designer. Make sure you have a look next time you are walking that way. · New Businesses in…

Quite often we get asked if we are able to do certain work such as hedge trimming or fruit tree and shrub pruning, the answer is yes! At Tree Magic Arborists have a wide range of different skills and services we offer within our company. · Whatever the job may entail, from trimming rose bushes in your flower garden or tidying up a Wisteria vine growing over a pergola .. we have the tools and the know how to get things looking sharp again. We…

The creative side of the Business Association was put to action with the outstanding mannequin display in Averill Street, in an empty store window. · Driven by Paula Schultz, Chair of the PBA, mannequins were dressed and backdrops put in place to create an eye catching and interesting window display, which is a lot prettier than an empty window. · Our thanks to the Landlord who was most helpful, with allowing this display to go in and to the…

MATARIKI IN PAPAKURA · Check out the beautiful flags flying down the Great South Road in Papakura. Congratulations to Sarah H from Hingaia Peninsula School and Lockie D from Te Hihi School who were our two winners in our competition that turned their artwork into our Flags. · MORE MURALS FOR PAPAKURA: · Check out our beautiful Angel Wings located on the Esmeralda’s Wall in Broadway, another beautiful edition to the murals going up and…