Check out our Spring Cleaning feature for your home and garden clean-up checklist which has advice on outdoor path & deck cleaning to snail control in the garden. Also featured is tips on cleaning your guttering, windows, indoor surfaces and car.
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"Getting results" is the name of our Education feature. In this feature we look at the art exhibition staged by Rodney College students; Mahurangi College students response to the Canterbury earthquake and new dance classes introduced for school children at Wellsford.
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"Senior moments" is the name of our Elderly Feature. In this feature we look at various issues including cataract surgery at Rodney Surgical Centre in Warkworth; Te Ha Oranga and the services they provide; Wellsford seniors keeping fit; Hannah Edwards looks at Osteo Arthritis and more. (File size 924kb)
The reorganisation of Auckland's local governance structure, which started with the appointment of a Royal Commission in 2008, will culminate when voters go to the polls between September 17 and October 9, 2010. In this feature we take a look at the local candidates running for various positions, many of which are well-known campaigners. (File size 2.2MB)
"You can do it" is the name of our Health & Fitness Feature. In this feature we look at the 20th anniversary of Taoist Tai Chi in NZ; the Wellsford Guides plan to beat the Guinness World record for the longest bra chain; Northland's performing artists on show and more. (File size 640kb)
Greener Pastures is the name of our July Rural Feature. In this feature we look at what's going on in the rural industry, including a Tomarata farmers win at fieldays, post-mortem workshops, pest management, ARC compliance rules and regulations, ETS levies, and much more. (File size 3MB)
Glam Slam is the name of this months Ball feature. In this feature we look at the Rodney College School Ball theme, which is yet to be revealed and give advice and tips on how to keep safe and still have fun on your big night out.
Streets ahead is the name of our motoring feature. In this feature we talk about winter driving tips to ensure your journey is as safe and hazard-free as possible and the Radiator magazine celebrates its 90th anniversary.
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Living in houses with a pleasant indoor climate can make life so much more enjoyable as a healthier living environment can spare us from illnesses such as allergies and asthma. In this feature Yoshimasa Sakurai shares with us his natural energy sources for heating and cooking and a Warkworth family gets a helping hand from Derek Cuthell, of Air Con North Auckland, heat pump supplier Fujitsu and insulation specialist Craig Buckwell, of Snug Assessors.
Featuring Yoshimasa Sakurai's experimental house at Kaiwaka, which is also his home and is still evolving 20 years after starting this project. Sustainable buildings are explored by Johann Bernhardt and David Hall from Halls has a solution for tidying up those household electrical wires.
Preparations are well underway for the commemoration of Mangawhai Area Schools' 125th anniversary on March 26-28, hosted by Mangawhai Beach School. Organisers are hoping several hundred past pupils, staff and friends will join the celebrations over the weekend.
Modern love is the theme of our annual wedding feature, giving brides-to-be plenty of advice and information on who caters for weddings locally - celebrants, venues, caterers, cake makers, jewellers, photographers, printers, clothing wear, flowers, gift ideas, hairstylists and even dance classes.
The Rodney Rugby Reunion will be held on February 26-27, 2010 at the Wellsford Rugby Club. Calling all 'Old' Boys and Girls from Puhoi to Maungaturoto to join in the social events on Friday 26, and enjoy a catchup with past team mates and rivals after the Curtain Raiser game on Saturday 27.
We all know drinking water is good for our health, but what if the water we drink is contaminated? In this feature we explore how to keep your drinking water safe for consumption, choosing the right water purification solution and rain water tanks.
Modern Love - Wedding Feature - March 2010
