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New Businesses in Papakura · We welcome, The Trend Nails and Beauty in Broadway We have new owners at the Roselands Café and Bakery in Roselands – pop in and say hi Ishtar Middle Eastern Restaurant in O’Shannessey Street Amare Safety in Elliot Street H & Son’s Barbershop on the Great South Road Beautiful Me Hair and Beauty Studio on the Great South Road · If you need any contact details for these businesses or any other ones in…

You may have heard about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and relate it to children that are hyperactive, disruptive and climbing the walls – but do you actually know what ADHD is and what it is like to have it? ADHD or ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) as it is also known provides advantages and challenges to on average one in 20 New Zealanders. It is often most noticeable in young children effecting up to 5% and although up to a…

We have seen some drastic changes in the property market over the last 12 months and have experienced unbelievable price increases all around New Zealand. Median house price: up 17.4% Volume sold: up 66% Median days to sell: 29 · If you would like to get an updated appraisal on your property we would be more than happy to give you our professional opinion. This service is complementary and will be at a time that is suitable for you. · We…

Another community case has surfaced in our country and the panic has started. Many are rushing out to get tested, queues at testing stations are inevitable. Healthline is inundated with calls and rogue checkpoints in Northland have the potential to rise again. · Media outlets are full of COVID stories, relating to everything from the number of negative tests, the likelihood of a lockdown and dissatisfaction from returning Kiwis about (usually)…

Change has come to Pukekohe. Less frequently are tractors seen on our streets, instead rows of houses march their way across the fertile growing soils which for many hundreds of years have sustained mankind in this district. Planned highways and high-rise buildings will further alter the character of this rural township, maybe beyond recognition. Historic buildings may fall victim to regeneration and the ideology of progress. Still, there is a…

In the popular sea side town of Russell in the Bay of Islands is one of the country’s most popular and historic landmarks. Nestled amongst its prominent graveyard is home to New Zealand’s oldest surviving building, Christ Church. In the 19th century, Russell, then known as Kororareka was known as a rough sea port, popular with whalers. The land on which Christ Church sits was originally purchased in 1834 from the local chief, Rewa Wharerahi…

Building with Frame Homes means a Home Finished to Perfection and Ready to Move In. As we head into 2021, ensuring access to quality housing remains one of the sought after goals for every New Zealander. New community townships like Paerata Rise are growing at a rapid rate and more and more builders are offering house and land packages to offer those looking for a home a simpler, less stressful means of building their home. How though do you…

The place where a number of systems come together to ensure you the best self defence training available. Train with people who have the right backgrounds and experience to share their expertise. Whether you want to empower yourself, feel safer, grow your skill-base or simply want to try out something new and exciting, you are most welcome to join our community. · Classes cater to people from every walk of life and are designed with your needs…

Property Investors are the dominant buyer group in the market with data just being released for December 2020 which shows they have been making the biggest share of purchases. · Buyers using cash accounted for 12% of the multiple property buyers and a further 27% are using multiple properties to leverage equity through – in total 39% of the market are investors. This is not the first time this has happened – it occurred in 2016 just before The…

Played with a simple pack of cards, Bridge is a mind sport, comparable to chess or 500 on steroids and millions of people are involved in playing it around the world. · Famous players include Bill Gates, Omar Sharif, and Martina Navratilova, who is quoted as saying, “No matter where I go, I can always make new friends at the bridge table.” · Franklin Bridge Club was founded in 1957, meeting on King Street and over the years, many other…