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Growing up in the Hawkes Bay Tuki Tuki valley had a significant influence on Auckland financial advisor Ken Holmes.
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TE KOWHAI’S SummerGlow Apiaries has welcomed news from Hill Laboratories of a new manuka testing method which could save the honey industry millions of dollars a year.
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Forty-four years ago Auckland financial advisor Ken Holmes took a job with a hay gang harvesting Pea Vine and Lucerne – heavy, dusty and scratchy and the Pea Hay would come apart easily.
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Hamilton-based SummerGlow Apiaries has set their sights on new horizons as they launch their new Facebook store.
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There is an abundance of family-friendly activities available in Rotorua.
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Thinking about buying a sewing machine? Internationally-renowned Marlene Kuba, The Sewing Coach, provides you with the best guide for making the right choice.
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New Zealand-based sewing coach expert Marlene Kuba’s Sewing Coach website allows you access to her many years of sewing and pattern making experience.
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By Phillip Quay MediaPA Loan Market's Mission Bay-based home loan specialist Daniel Glynn is an expert at making sure he gets the best mortgage deal for property buyers.
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By Phillip Quay One Australian real estate company senior executive has labelled print media "dead".
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Mitai Maori Village, Raftabout and Arista of Rotorua are joining forces to give you the chance to win an exciting Rotorua package worth $1200.
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Raftabout, Arista of Rotorua and Mitai Maori Village are joining forces to give you an exciting Rotorua experience in a not-to-be-missed Facebook competition.
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There comes a time, usually in our late forties, when the newspaper becomes hard to read and we are forced to spend some money with the optometrist.
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Fancy some quality family time away in the sunny Bay of Plenty these July school holidays? Then look no further than The Terraces at Ocean Beach for your idyllic accommodation.
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Are you going to be in Rotorua this June for all of its exciting events? Then you should be booking your accommodation with the Union Victoria Motel.
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by Kimberely Gilbert Hamilton Accommodation Providers, Argent Motor Lodge ranked in the top 5 Travellers' Choice exceptional service award from Trip Advisor.
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Kirby Vacuum Cleaners celebrates its 100th birthday in 2014 in conjunction with Quality Cleaning Equipment, Hamilton.
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As we reflect on ANZAC and Mother’s Day, it is important to understand what our parents, grandparents and ancestors gave and sacrificed to ensure that we enjoy a safe and prosperous future free from the anxiety of harm, financial ruin and threat.
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The Engine Room in Hamilton, New Zealand, has added a new member to its stellar hairdressing team – Leanne Nicholson.
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Sewing may not be front of mind of a twenty-something year old these days, but it’s an invaluable skill set that should be learned and has many great advantages.
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Woody Allen once said, "There are worse things in life than death.
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An Auctioneer can make all the difference when selling your home and nobody knows the Auckland Real Estate market quite like Wayne Maguire does.
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Arista of Rotorua, Mitai Maori Village and Raftabout are combining to give you an unbeatable and unique Rotorua experience in a not-to-be-missed Facebook competiion.
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Auckland-based Colleen Bryant is a transformational coach and trainer who specializes in values coaching, drug-free depression treatment, and small business coaching.
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Falling from great heights has shaped Ken Holmes' life! As part of the crack British Army Parachute Regiment Freefall Team, 'The Red Devils', Ken completed many hundreds of formation jumps into territories, theatres of war and global arenas – an endeavour which moulded a character of loyalty, tenacity and determination.
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Hamilton-based Argent Motor Lodge is excited to announce its 4 star plus Qualmark rating.
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The exhilarating Group 1 Easter Handicap win by Albany Reunion at Ellerslie on April 12 is further evidence that Kilgravin Lodge in Matamata has become a haven for producing high-class racehorses.
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They were the first company in New Zealand to specialise in NLP training and consulting for personal and business applications.
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A Group 3 double highlighted a hugely successful weekend for Matamata-based Kilgravin Lodge.
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By Kimberley Gilbert Apartments are unique to other forms of real estate.
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A trusted and reliable name in the industry, Hamilton-based Quality Cleaning Equipment (“QCE”) is your one-stop shop for all things Kirby.
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By Kimberely Gilbert Entrepreneurship is about as kiwi as number 8 wire, so it is important that new entrepreneurs understands the financial risks of a start up – this is where Ken Holmes comes in.
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Real estate salesperson Karen Harding has a 100% commitment to her clients to make her the ideal candidate for buying and selling your next property in Pukekohe.
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By Kimberley Gilbert The prestigious marathon around the picturesque Lake Rotorua returns on May 3 2014 for its special 50th Anniversary and Union Victoria Motel is the ideal accommodation.
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By Kimberley Gilbert The third running of the "BOP Coast 'n' Country Cycle Challenge" is being held on Sunday 4th May 2014.
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By Kimberley Gilbert To celebrate their 2nd Birthday Hamilton-based Argent Motor Lodge is giving away Chiefs home game rugby tickets to deserving families.
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Hamilton Hairdressers The Engine Room and Social Media and PR experts, MediaPA, team up to bring customers a brand new shopping experience.
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By Kimberley Gilbert Rotorua’s mild climate and stunning environment make it a great choice for a golf vacation .
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By Kimberley Gilbert Hamilton Girls' High School has shaped and influenced our young women since 1911.
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By Kimberley Gilbert ‘School connect’ is a new cutting-edge social media product aimed at providing New Zealand schools with a professional Facebook and social media set up which eliminates security issues and provides in-depth training for teachers.
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IMAGINE TRAFFIC on the only route to and from town being so bad due to an accident that you have to drive on the footpath and wrong side of the road to get your injured child to hospital.
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ANYONE COMPETING in the myriad sporting events in Rotorua next month should consider staying at the Union Victoria Motel if they want to unwind afterwards.
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By Kimberley Gilbert While the on track action gets hot and heavy, that doesn’t mean your hair has too as well.
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It was blistering hot day and the on-track action was even hotter, but this didn’t stop Argent Motor Lodge co-owner Clare Gallagher from promoting the number one accommodation in the Waikato at the Breeders' Stakes Day race meeting in Matamata last Saturday.
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WAITOMO CAVES Hotel in Otorohanga is the ideal place for weddings and business conferences – and Queen Elizabeth II once stayed there, says general manager Pat Scanlon.
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GETTING INSURANCE when you are younger means you will have “more robust” protection later in life, says Auckland-based risk insurance adviser Leighton Kearins.
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Auckland’s Catherine Newton is an internationally recognised success mentor, speaker and author whose services are highly sought after.
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By Kimberley Gilbert for MediaPA Arista Of Rotorua is in an ideal location to take full advantage of what Rotorua has to offer whilst providing luxury accommodation of the highest level.
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“This is what the District Banking Trust is all about, providing an achiever’s grant, (“A helping hand”) which enables achievers to fulfil their dreams.
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By Kimberley Gilbert The latest scientific research shows you have three brains! You have complex, adaptive and fully functional neural networks or 'brains' in your heart, your gut and your head.
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By Kimberley Gilbert Present You, A Woman with Heart is a short course for women only. Held over six morning sessions, they invite you in to a learning environment with other women to learn, listen, talk, laugh, cry, be real, change un-useful beliefs and start your year with new inspiration.
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A LARGE quantity of quality manuka plants and an ideal landscape to produce pure manuka honey are the reasons why Te Kowhai-based SummerGlow Apiaries has decided to expand its operation into the Taranaki region.
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AWARD-WINNING success mentor, author and entrepreneur Catherine Newton will launch her new book Think and Grow Rich Today in her native New Zealand at a function in Auckland at the end of this month.
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By Kimberley Gilbert Central location and spacious rooms make Union Victoria Motel the first choice of accommodation for events in Rotorua this march.
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By Kimberley Gilbert Educated, focused and hardworking are three words to describe Auckland real estate agent, Kurt Piper.
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By Lee Stace, Chief reporter MediaPA IT SOUNDS strange but two-time defending women’s 1500m champion Camille Buscomb won’t be “really mad” if she doesn’t qualify for this year’s Commonwealth Games at the Porritt Classic in Hamilton this Saturday.
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By Kimberley Gilbert Starting in 2012, Fusion Pizza Bar has been Hamilton’s number one pizza place.
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by Kimberley Gilbert The Terraces at Ocean Beach is the ideal accommodation spot for anyone attending events at Baypark Stadium, as it is just 1.5km away.
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THE KEYS to a highly successful life are commitment, enthusiasm and persistence, says international award-winning success mentor and motivational speaker Catherine Newton in her new book Think and Grow Rich Today.
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By Kimberley Gilbert SummerGlow Apiaries has welcomed backing from the UK honey brand, Rowse Honey, for the Manuka ID project.
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AUCKLAND-BASED risk insurance adviser Leighton Kearins believes self-employed New Zealanders would be better off reducing their ACC levies and taking out income protection, medical and life insurance policies.
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By Kimberley Gilbert For MediaPA With the New Year comes the new trends, and the hottest trend for 2014 is eco-friendly hair care and colour.
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IMAGINE TRAFFIC on the only route to and from town being so bad due to an accident that you have to drive on the footpath and wrong side of the road to get your injured child to hospital.
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WAIKATO — By Kimberley Gilbert Argent Motor Lodge got the seal of approval from International Supermodel Kylie Bax who stayed at the luxury lodge.
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COMMONWEALTH GAMES aspirant and Cambridge-based runner Camille Buscomb was quick to thank her sponsors when she was interviewed on RadioLIVE in Auckland last weekend.
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A serious contender for the $1m Karaka Million was revealed this week with Kilgravin Lodge graduate Divissima (NZ) (Mastercraftsman) an impressive winner in the $10,000 Kevin Gould Electrical Maiden 2YO over 1150m at Waikato Racing Club’s meeting held at Paeroa.
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IMAGINE TRAFFIC on the only route to and from town being so bad due to an accident that you have to drive on the footpath and wrong side of the road to get your injured child to hospital.
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THE SPA at QE in Rotorua is a health spa offering a range of thermal treatments which are ideal for healing the body and relaxation.
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By Kimberley Gilbert Make the most of the Christmas Holidays by taking the family to the abundance of family-friendly activities in the Waikato region.
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When preparing your business to achieve the best possible sales price, you should focus on reducing any perceived risk and maximising profits.
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By Kimberley Gilbert Hamilton-based social media and public relations company MediaPA is pleased to be a sponsor of the new MEN Intiative.
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WINNING FEELING: From left: Kyron Gosse, Blair James, Ashley Young, Lee Robinson, Natalie Wendell, Josh Storey, Jodi Douglas, Rick Hale, Hannah Cleary, Phillip Haeder, Jared Cooksley, Sarah Pearce and David Palfreyman.
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THE HAIR experts from The Engine Room are here to help you stay fashionably cool in the hot summer sun.
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THE TERRACES at Ocean Beach can offer you luxurious and affordable apartment-style accommodation which is right across the road from the beach.
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CARLTON PARTY Hire showed it is a firm believer in New Zealand being an ideal destination to host international events by once again getting involved in Taste of Auckland.
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RAY WHITE Bischopdale real estate agent Tariq Kundan recently added yet another New Zealand Premier Award to his growing collection.
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IMAGINE TRAFFIC on the only route to and from town being so bad due to an accident that you have to drive on the footpath and wrong side of the road to get your injured child to hospital.
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Not all hair colour products are created equal, which is why Hamilton hair dressers, The Engine Room are committed to providing their clients the best in hair colour products.
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By Lee Stace THE SPA at QE-sponsored New Zealand Men’s Masters rafting team can now lay claim to being the best in the world.
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Christmas is a fantastic time to spend in the Bay Of Plenty region.
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Cambridge High School Careers Department has joined the on-line revolution and is using social media to help connect its students, family and whanau with the schools increasing network capabilities.
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A central location and spacious rooms make Union Victoria Motel in Rotorua the first choice of accommodation in Rotorua for the Christmas holidays.
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Get 25% off your meal at Keystone voucher when you stay at Argent Motor Lodge Hamilton.
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Cambridge High School Careers Department has joined the on-line revolution and is using social media to help connect its students, family and whanau with the schools increasing network capabilities.
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Looking to break away from the rising house prices? MCentral apartments provide the perfect opportunity for you to get a firm footing in the housing market.
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When people think of Real Estate Professionals all they tend to think of is people who help them sell and/or buy property.
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Get 25% off your meal at Keystone voucher when you stay at Argent Motor Lodge Hamilton.
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The Terraces at Ocean Beach is in the perfect location for that boy’s weekend that you have been dreaming about all year.
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ROTORUA — Central location and spacious rooms make Union Victoria Motel the first choice of accommodation for events.
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Wedding bells sounded loud and clear for Hamilton couple David Lyall and Donna Kell on Saturday as they celebrated in style thanks to Carlton Party Hire in Hamilton.
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There isn't a better place to unwind than on the picturesque shores of Lake Rotorua but that is exactly what the Spa at QE Health offers.
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A social media product aimed at assisting Waikato schools with a professional Facebook set up is proving a big winner for Hamilton-based MediaPA.
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Murray Yeates from Tabak Waikato answers your questions.
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Central location and spacious rooms make Union Victoria Motel the first choice of accommodation for schools and sports teams.
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Carlton Party hire sponsor The Graeme Small Memorial Hop Auckland.
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Known in the Waikato for their eco-friendly practices, The Engine Room owner Kaleb Phillippe has assembled a talented team that will give you a new look you will love.
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