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Murray Hill

MILFORD’s roll continues

Milford Town Centre is now in the envious situation of having no retail MILFORD in the PALM of your HAND space left in the main street, with a major fitout for an exciting new niche Download the ‘Milford Information site” to your mobile phone:

business in the old ANZ happening as Option 1: Option 2:

I write and negotiation under way for Download the App called “milfordinformationsite” Scan the QR code below

a tenant for the old Westpac. Wow!

Thanks again to all of our customers – you make the centre the wonderful place it is and no wonder everyone Apple phones from Android phones from keeps coming back. As our logo says… Apple App Store Google Play *Works with Apple & Android “Milford – Everyone’s Place”.

If you don’t currently shop in Milford, come and see why everyone else does. With 1100 free To celebrate this momentous car parks and convenient bus travel, believe me, you’ll be glad you launch, we are going crazy with have. give aways to get you used to using the app and screens. All A first! New Touch Screens and Milford App through the month of June, when you shop in Milford, go And this month we are going to give you all the opportunity to to the competitions page and create a unique situation in Milford with the introduction of our new enter to WIN the major prize Touch Screens and the Milford App. of a Weekend Away with a new This is the first time anywhere, that a community has been brought Peugoët staying in Taupo at the together with information about it – and it’s surroundings – in one Hilton plus weekly prizes. Enter place. the draw every time you shop in

We want you to embrace this technology so that we can Milford – no minimum spend! improve communication in our Milford community by having just Through the App is the best way – about everything going on in Milford in one place. and enjoy the new experience of

We’ve loaded up information that is scrambled across many ‘Milford in the Palm of your Hand’ different websites and put it in one location – the ‘Milford Businesses in the greater Information Site’ – either on the Touch Screens or using the Milford area – if you want a listing ‘milfordinformationsite’ (all one word) App that works on both in the Milford Stores Directory – Apple and Android devices. contact me as we have a couple • Want to find a discount? Go to the Get Discounts & of options.

Competitions icon. Clubs, local organisations, • Want to see if we have a certain type of business in MILFORD church groups, etc – if you are not e.g. panelbeater? Go to the Milford Store Directory icon. listed – contact me. • Want to do something different today? Go to the ‘Whats On’ Got an event you want people icon. to know about? Again, get in • Under this one you will also find the links to local publications touch with me if you want the – Channel Magazine, The Devonport Flagstaff and The whole community to know Rangitoto Observer so you will never have to miss catching about it. up on local news. As a community, let’s make this • The Milford Residents Association is also here with a list of all the ‘one-stop’ place to discover the local clubs and organisations, plus news of what they are everything that’s going on in doing and how to join. Milford. • Want to find where the Baby Car Parks are located? Go to the

‘Public Transport’ icon. Murray Hill, Manager – Milford Business Association, • Want to see local motorway congestion and travel times? Go to manager@milfordshops.co.nz | 021 950 463, the Public Transport button and see the local motorway traffic www.milfordshops.co.nz camera's live and estimate travel times via motorway. facebook milfordshops instagram milfordnz youtube MilfordshopsTV

Shore locals called to help complete hospice whānau space

The vital Harbour North Shore locals Hospice North Shore Margaret and Terry redevelopment project Dunleavy bravely shared is well under way, but their story as part of the now the charity is calling public appeal, asking the on locals to help raise community to help raise $100,000 to complete its $100,000 to complete the new, dedicated whānau expanded whānau space. space. Margaret & Terry Dunleavy. Margaret has lymphoma

This is its first public and has been receiving fundraising appeal for the redevelopment project, which has a Hospice care for six months. With 10 children, 19 grandchildren and total project cost of $20 million. Thanks to an incredibly supportive nine great grandchildren, family is everything to the couple. community, the charity has built up a capital fund over the past For so many Harbour Hospice patients and their families, being two decades and has committed $10 million to this project from together is more important than anything else. For this reason, the Harbour Hospice Development Foundation. An additional $6.7 more dedicated space and facilities are being built for families as million has been donated by generous trusts, grants, individuals, part of the major redevelopment project. corporate supporters and community groups to date. The expansion will mean that two families can stay overnight,

Hospice’s crucial community service, given free of charge to those getting rest and recuperation at a time when looking after yourself who need it, is already experiencing the impact of the rapidly growing is as important as looking after a loved one. number of patients and families who need end-of-life care in our Families will have their own room and ensuite, a shared community. Demand across the Harbour Hospice region is expected kitchen and lounge area and be cared for by its household staff to grow by 50% in the next 14 years, and 90% in the next 40 years. to help them feel ‘at home’. The Dunleavys say this will have “an

The project at 7 Shea Terrace, Takapuna will expand specialist immeasurable impact” on so many families. palliative care services, and address an urgent need to reclad the “We’ve supported the work of hospice for a long time, but it’s Inpatient Unit. “This is our largest, most vital fundraising ask to date not until it affects your own family that you realise the true impact and now we need our community to get behind us in any way they of their work in our community,” says Terry Dunleavy. can to help us create a place for everyone who needs specialist palliative care, now and in the future,” says Harbour Hospice Trust Board Chair, Ann Tod.

To find out how you can help and keep up to date with building progress visit www.harbourhospice.org.nz/shore-project.

Please donate so we can be here for you and your loved ones harbourhospice.org.nz/shore-project-donate

Aitutaki. Edgewater.

Kia orana Cook Islands

It was welcome news last month that the Cook Islands travel bubble is open, giving New Zealanders a popular offering for a winter island holiday.

Located in the heart of the South Pacific, the Cook Islands enjoy a warm and sunny climate all year round. While there isn’t a bad time to visit the Cook Islands, the drier months of April to November are considered ideal.

If you’re looking for rest and relaxation, family fun, activity or adventure, you’ll find it all in the Cook Islands. Stroll along the sandy beaches, relax in a hammock or get out on the lagoon on a kayak or stand-up paddle board. Sip cocktails as you watch a glorious Cook Islands sunset or chill out by the pool. The Cooks is like one big resort!

The best part of any journey is the experiences you have along the way, leaving you with memories to relive long after the holiday is over. The Cook Islands have countless amazing thing to see and do:

Punanga Nui Market: Held every Saturday by the waterfront in Avarua on Rarotonga. Wander through market stalls and shop for highly sought-after black pearls, ukuleles and colourful sarongs.

Lagoon cruises: A cruise on Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga, is a must. Snorkel or take a glass bottom boat tour to discover colourful marine life and afterwards enjoy a delicious barbecue seafood lunch.

Cook Island Muri Beach.

By Mary Buckley, Owner/Director of helloworld Travel Milford and Browns Bay

Island Nights: An Island Night Cultural show is often combined with a traditional Cook Islands feast. Marvel at the skills of the fire dancers and Mary watch singers and dancers swing their hips to the Buckley. beat of island drums.

Hiking: Rarotonga is paradise for nature lovers with walks that take you off the beaten track. One of the most popular is the Cross Island Trek where you hike from the north coast over the mountainous interior and down to the south coast. Be rewarded with amazing views from the Needle and cool off at Wigmore’s waterfall.

Adventure on wheels: With a circumference of just 32 kilometres, it’s easy to circle Rarotonga on wheels. With no traffic lights on the island, hiring a car, motor scooter or electric bike is a popular way to explore at your own pace. Adventure seekers can get off the beaten track with a buggy or quad bike tour.

Aitutaki: ‘A little paradise’, consists of 15 secluded motu (islets) sprinkled across the vast turquoise lagoon. Visit by day-trip or stay a few nights. Cruise to One Foot Island and get your passport stamped at the world’s smallest post office.

Phone (09) 489 2597 or email: milford@helloworld.co.nz

& Browns Bay