by Brian | Jan 1, 2016 | Articles
Happy Nutty New Year everyone! I’ll start off where I left off last month :- Almonds: Good for Your Gut Almonds contain the most fiber — about three grams per ounce — compared to other nuts, and are richest in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Almonds may even help...
by Brian | Jan 1, 2016 | Articles
Although they have never been formally named, the beautiful hills on your right as you drive out of Helensville towards Kaukapakapa are known locally as the McKenzie Hills after a family who has farmed in the area for almost 70 years. When Dr. Donald McKenzie, an...
by Brian | Jan 1, 2016 | Articles
The Auckland Star, Saturday, August 1, 1891 An event of rather uncommon occurrence took place on Wednesday evening last, when Mr Stewart invited the adult males of Helensville and several from the adjacent districts to be present at a farewell supper for Mr C. M....
by Brian | Jan 1, 2016 | Articles
After a second Mataia Restoration Project kiwi was killed by a ferret a massive effort was mounted to catch the culprit/s. Fortunately, the combined efforts of mustelid trapping experts, dog conservation handlers, a kiwi ranger and many others paid off when a young...
by Brian | Jan 1, 2016 | Articles
The world seems to be getting more complicated with everyone rushing here and there! Many parents don’t get to spend regular quality time with their children – talking with them, reading to them or doing simple things together like baking or gardening. By doing these...
by Brian | Jan 1, 2016 | Articles
A joint initiative between the retail sector, the packaging industry and the Government to enable the recycling of soft plastics that previously could not be was officially launched in Auckland this morning by Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith. “This programme will,...
