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STIHL SHOP Westgate – Cut Above the West
The team at STIHL SHOP Westgate know all too well that running a small business can have its challenges, so recently they launched the "STIHL SHOP Westgate 'Cut Above the West' Competition" as their way to recognise and reward local West Auckland garden maintenance companies who are stand-outs in the industry...
Gently Loved Markets
Gently Loved Markets is back in Hobsonville Point for Gently Loved Markets Just Kids! on Saturday 27th July from 10am until 1pm at The Sunderland Lounge – Te Rere. Free entry...
Protect yourself from fraudulent rental listings
As the rental market becomes increasingly competitive, scammers have found new ways to exploit unsuspecting individuals. We want to ensure that you’re fully aware of the potential risks and can identify and avoid rental scams. Recently, there has been a surge in fraudulent activity on platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and group pages like "West Auckland Properties for Rent."
Don’t sit on your symptoms
Bowel cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand and is more common in those aged over 50, but it affects people of all ages, even young people. It is treatable and beatable if detected early enough.
Dr Cameron Schauer, Gastroenterologist at Waitemata Endoscopy explains why gut health is so important, things you can do improve it and symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored that might mean you need a Colonoscopy...
Laser Whenuapai provides school road safety patrols with rain gear
Laser Plumbing Whenuapai is more than just a service provider in Auckland—it's a cornerstone of community support and excellence in plumbing, drainage, and roofing solutions. With a strong commitment to both their customers and the local community, Laser Plumbing Whenuapai has established itself as a trusted name synonymous with quality and reliability...
Deepti Mehta is joining House of Travel Hobsonville
Some very exciting news for our local travel agency as we expand to a second sight and found a local travel celebrity to join our wonderful team...
SJB Window Cleaning
Established just over two years ago by Simon Ballantyne, SJB Window Cleaning is a locally owned business that is available to take care of all your window cleaning needs, both commercial and residential. Using eco-friendly cleaning products, we offer a range of services to keep the glass in and around your property sparkling...
Private events at Good from Scratch
Did you know we host private events, weddings, functions and parties, perfect for the food lover here at Good from Scratch?
From sit down dinners to hands on classes, we do it all. So whether you're looking to host a mid-winter dinner for your team, celebrate a birthday or say 'I do' - the Good from Scratch farm and cookery school could be the perfect venue.
If you'd like to know more drop us an email at info@goodfromscratch.co.nz.
Graceful Beauty - Where relaxation meets results
Graceful beauty, a tranquil home-based studio specialising in personalised beauty treatments, welcomes you. Offering an escape where relaxation seamlessly blends with transformative results...
Ladies Who Lawn
Ladies Who Lawn are not your typical landscape, garden and maintenance service. These Ladies do it all - rural land care, riparian planting, garden maintenance, pest management and In-school community education to name only a few. But if there’s one thing The Ladies do super well, it is to work extremely hard to provide opportunities for change in their local community.
Not only do they provide training for the lucky ladies in their team, they provide free childcare for their staff and whānau from their business premises too. “The reality of returning to work for many wahine in our community looks like spending up to a third (sometimes more) of your weekly wage on childcare. It seems like a never-ending battle to get ahead for so many. Being able to alleviate some of the financial stress for our whānau helps to build the foundations that are needed to establish systems and routines that allow you to move out of the rat race, we have had some truly beautiful examples of this in our team” - Rosie
Ladies Who Lawn are in their 3rd year of business and currently in the process of developing their nursery, Raumati Gardens. “It’s all about setting achievable goals that in time will add multiple benefit to the business model; Raumati will not only provide financial benefits and incentives, but educational opportunities for our wahine in training to get down to the nitty gritty, and learn about things like monocotyledons and dicotyledons, through to monitoring soil and growth conditions etc”- Milaan. Directors Milaan and Rosie, formerly teachers of 30 years combined, are driven by their desire to provide opportunities for other woman in the community to ‘dream big’. Ladies Who Lawn are made up of a team of ladies who are both qualified and in training who all bring different strengths to the team.
“Great companies start because the founders want to change the world, not make a fast buck. The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity. The things you regret most in life are the risks you didn’t take. There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. I know that if I fail, I won't regret that, but I know the one thing I might regret is not trying” - Milaan.
Understanding landlord responsibilities
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Renting out a property can be a rewarding endeavour, providing a steady income stream and potentially long-term financial security. However, being a landlord also comes with a set of responsibilities that must be taken seriously to ensure a positive and compliant rental experience for both parties involved. In this guide, we'll explore the key responsibilities that landlords have when renting out their properties.
Meet Stacey Milne: Your trusted real estate expert
Stacey was born and raised in the North West area, where she has spent time connecting and forming local relationships with the community and area, gaining local knowledge. With 10 years’ experience behind the scene as a licensed PA, she has packed together her knowledge and experience and is now ready to sell your home or help you purchase your new home...
Waitemata Endoscopy is right behind Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
June in NZ marks Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Waitemata Endoscopy is right behind supporting Bowel Cancer NZ to spread its biggest symptom awareness campaign. Bowel cancer is preventable, and yet NZ has one the highest rates of bowel cancer. So the goal is to reach as many Kiwis as possible, so they know the symptoms and to get checked if they have concerns.
Grand opening: Catalina Clubhouse unveiled and ready for business
The official opening of the Catalina Clubhouse at Metlifecare’s Orion Point retirement village in Hobsonville marked an exciting milestone for residents, family members and employees as they celebrated their new community building at the heart of this new village...
Forty years of service celebrated by the Waitakere Volunteer Fire Brigade
On Saturday 11 May, firefighters past and present gathered to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Waitakere Volunteer Fire Brigade, and the story of how passionate locals harnessed hard work and a vision of service to create a state-of-the-art emergency response that today serves communities across west Auckland...
What Are the Best Autumn Dog Activities
Autumn brings its own unique charm and a plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy with your doggo. Here are some of the best autumn dog activities to enjoy:
The Nail Vault
The Nail Vault Nail Artistry and Education is a nail salon and training academy in Massey for nail lovers and budding creatives alike. Always having loved art and glitter, Serena Maree is an award-winning, highly qualified nail technician and Auckland nail technology educator for DesignerNailsNZ. She takes huge pride in using professionally formulated products to create beautiful, long-lasting designs that maintain the health of your natural nails in a clean, safe and empowering space...
Peko Peko Japanese Restaurant
In the heart of Hobsonville, our little Japanese restaurant is owned by a local Japanese family. We have been open for four and a half years now and it's been 10 years since we started the tiny food truck business that some of you may remember. We have never changed the recipe of our popular Katsu chicken and we have added a lot more authentic Japanese tastes for our local customers to enjoy. Our teriyaki salmon has been also very popular recently with our original house-made teriyaki sauce. Please visit our website on www.pekopekojapanese.nz to check what we have onsite. We are fully licensed and serve Japanese beer and sake, as well as beautiful local Soljans wines. Located at 102c Hobsonville Rd, Hobsonville just next to Hobsonville Primary school. We look forward to seeing you soon. 09 416 1197.
‘Cut Above the West’ – Stihl Shop Westgate
Who is your local West Auckland garden maintenance guy or gal who cuts your grass, does your edges or hedges and keeps your property looking great?
Where are these good, reliable, garden heroes?
Let’s celebrate them.
Need a tiler - Tile Wright
Now’s the time to start thinking about that kitchen, bathroom, laundry project.
We are now carrying out free no-obligation quotes for your tiling needs; kitchens, splash backs, bathrooms, under floor heating and laundries.
We specialise in all things tiling; providing high quality services including Auckland Council approved water proofing, bathrooms, kitchens and splash backs...
I don’t really need a Will, do I?
If you’ve ever wondered if you need a Will, then the real question you should ask yourself is do you want to have a say about how your Estate is distributed? For example, do you want to leave your property, money, Kiwisaver or your vintage vinyl collection to a friend or loved one? Who do you want to take charge of carrying out your wishes? If you have young children (or beloved pets), who will look after them?
North West Toy Library celebrates 5 years
The North West Toy Library is excited to have come a long way in the 5 years it has served the community in a sustainable way. Through sharing its collection of now 900+ educational and fun toys with children aged below 12 years old, it has been a popular service for families. As a registered non-for-profit charity, it is solely run by a small group of volunteers and funds itself through membership fees, hireage of party packs and community grants. It has an impressive selection of toys, both new and donated. Earlier last year, it moved from its 4 year residence in Westgate to the West Harbour Tennis Club on Picasso Drive...
Keith Park Retirement
With Hobsonville being a former air force base, it is no surprise that a fair number of residents moving into Keith Park Retirement Village have an air force background.
Take Gisborne native John Schollum, who signed up to the force aged 16 to train as a radio operator.
However, with a debilitating stutter, it was a challenging role to pick – that is until the boys from his flight, or dormitory, stepped in...
Coeliac disease – what to look out for
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Coeliac disease is a common illness where the body’s immune system attacks the gut after eating gluten containing foods. Gluten is a protein that is found in three types of grain: Wheat, barley, and rye. The condition affects 1% of the population. The risk is even higher if you have one or more family members affected – 10-20%. However, 70% of cases remain undiagnosed and Coeliac is being increasingly found in older patients – 25% of cases are diagnosed after the age of 60...
Lighting Up The Night
The return of EBRC’s Neon Night Run for Pink Shirt Day
Bomb Point is set to be illuminated by vibrant pink and bright neon Friday 17 May with the much-anticipated return of the 5km Neon Night Run, a FREE fun run that aims to celebrate Pink Shirt Day and the great community spirit of Hobsonville. Following the resounding success of last year's event, organisers the Early Bird Run Crew (a community run club) are urging people to go the extra mile once more for an evening of energetic fun...
Boston Café – Great Quality
Boston Café, 7 Northside Drive, Westgate. Located just a stone’s throw away from Mitre 10 Mega Westgate. Boston Café is the latest addition to the bustling Café scene in the area and under the meticulous and watchful eye of Antonio the quality of service, food and beverage offering is second to none...
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