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Issue Date: 23 December 2008
Issue Number: 56 |
Christmas is drawing near and the lights have gone up around Ponsonby!
Don't forget to check out this annual attraction by paying a visit to Franklin Road, and why not wine and dine afterwards by booking into Ponsonby's newest restaurants and enjoy live entertainment in a bar nearby?
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Issue Date: 21 August 2008
Issue Number: 55 |
Snow is the order of the day for many of us around NZ at the moment with many Skii Fields reporting record falls. The Beijing Olympics is set to wrap up at 12:00 MIDNIGHT Sunday 24th August (NZT). Congratulations to all of our Medal Winners youv'e done us all proud.
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Issue Date: 13 August 2008
Issue Number: 54 |
Well, with the worst of the bad weather hopefully long gone it's time to get out there and do something outdoors.
There are plenty of free outdoor venues all over this great country of ours so let's get out there and make the most of it. Check the Roadworks Gig Guide for more info.
Don't let's forget the live coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics on TV1 it promises to be nothing less than spectaluar, so why not tune in.
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Issue Date: 24 July 2008
Issue Number: 53 |
With the school holidays almost over now is the time to forget about the kids and to spoil yourself! With the tightening economy, there are great deals to be had nationwide!
Winter's long nights are also great for getting out on the town, catching a film festival movie, or taking in some of Aotearoa's fine musical talent.
Don't forget that this week is Maori Language Week. Our Maori word of the week is Iporangi - Internet. And well done Google for recognising our unique culture and adding Maori Language options to www.google.co.nz!
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Issue Date: 10 July 2008
Issue Number: 52 |
It might be cold outside but there are a heap of fun family events happening over the school holidays, from mid-winter swims to the circus!
There are also heaps of great sales on. Check out the July specials at The Pureskin Clinic, or the great deal on faux fur throws at Republic Home and remember that by buying online, you can save feul and keep warm!
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Issue Date: 26 June 2008
Issue Number: 51 |
Don't let fuel prices, the cold of winter, power saving and shorter morning showers get you down - get out and enjoy some of the great events happening around the country! Or check out Party Spa and arrange you own all-weather event!
And if you are staying at home, spend some time online! We have some great local businesses featured that you can visit, plus some awesome competitions.
Keep warm!!
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Issue Date: 12 June 2008
Issue Number: 50 |
On Friday October 13th, 1307, many of the Knights Templar were arrested in France under the edict of Phillip IV, with the Pope`s blessing. This has been considered a unlucky day since.
At Roadworks, we think Black Friday is actually a lucky day for most, so we've launched some great new competitons for you... Another six bottles of quality wine from Lovrich Wines, a Speed Reading Course from Comprendo, Movie tickets from The Pureskin Clinic, plus our regular favorites from Il Buco, Wild Poppies and Atomic Coffee.
The big event for the weekend is the All Blacks vs England at Eden Park. If you are heading off to the match, take the train, arrive early and check out Kingsland's great restuarants and bars and whatever you do - don't park over my driveway :)
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Issue Date: 06 June 2008
Issue Number: 49 |
Q. What do Roadworks Online and the United Nations have in common?
A. Both have had Russian hackers attack their sites!
On May 16th Roadworks Online fell victim to Russian-based hackers. The result of this was that some data was destroyed, plus malicious material was planted on our site, causing a potential problem for our visitors.
On recognising the attack we immediately restored our database from a clean back-up and suspended our public entry forms, as we attempted to find our vulnerability.
We're happy to advise that we were able to determine this quickly and secure our site. Being perhaps a little paranoid, we did however continue to restrict our public entry forms for community notices, gigs and competition entries as a precautionary measure.
Now that we are confident that we have addressed the vulnerability we have reinstated full functionality to all of our sites.
We'll be back on schedule with our regular fortnightly newsletter from next Thursday, however in the interim we would like to thank our advertisers and supporters for your patience over this most frustrating period.
We have also extended the competitions below, so get your entry in over the weekend and good luck!!
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Issue Date: 15 May 2008
Issue Number: 48 |
NZ Music Month is well underway and our Gig Guide is bursting with great events across the country.
This fortnight we feature four great Kiwi businesses. Check out the relaunch of Spot Jobs for the chance to win a trip to Vanuatu and more. The Pureskin Clinic has also made a very special deal available for 50 lucky customers.
Plus, we also have some fabulous new competitions including tickets to the stunning Mary J Blige at Auckland's Vector Arena!
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Issue Date: 01 May 2008
Issue Number: 47 |
May is another huge month, with NZ Music Month taking centre stage. Although you best be sure to put some time aside for Mother's Day on Sunday May 11th.
Why not get in early and search out the perfect gift for Mum online! Or get along to Kingsland in Auckland where they are celebrating the end of mainstreet disruptions as they've helped Auckland clean it's harbours. Make a purchase from selected businesses in Kingsland and be in to win each week until July 13th!
We have a great selection of prizes up for grabs this fortnight, including another six bottles of quality wine from Lovrich Wines. Plus there are the tickets to La Boheme and Hansel & Gretel, along with style assessments from La'Qua Image, dance videos & lessons and more...
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Issue Date: 17 April 2008
Issue Number: 46 |
This week we feature three great businesses, Comprendo, Finance People and The Swing Station.
You'll also find details of ANZAC Day commemorations in your area. Aucklander's are in for a special treat this year, with evening events suitable for the entire family.
The Hamilton 400 Supercars Race is the big event of the day, followed by Armageddon Pulp Expo in Wellington & Christchurch.
Check our competitions to see if you are one of our lucky winners, or to try your luck in any of our new competitions!
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Issue Date: 03 April 2008
Issue Number: 45 |
This issue we showcase three great Auckland businesses; Kloser Photography, The Pureskin Clinic and PartySpa.
We also have fabulous new competitions thanks to The Pureskin Clinic, NZ Opera and VetCare Grey Lynn.
There are some fun, family Autumn events and of course, the end of Daylight Saving on Sunday!
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Issue Date: 20 March 2008
Issue Number: 44 |
Easter is a great time to get away, however it can also be an excellent time to get out and explore your own neighbourhood, so, if you aren't off to Rock2WGTN, be sure to get online and discover what is happening in your own back yard!
Last weekend Kingsland celebrated with their annual Festival and Ponsonby with their bi-annual Market Day. Both events were a great success. Jump on to our Funscroll to view some photos, or add you own! You can also see a video of some of the fun in Kingsland.
Happy Easter!
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Issue Date: 06 March 2008
Issue Number: 42 |
The days might be getting shorter, but there is no shortage of great events happening around the countryside. Kingsland has their annual festival next Friday and Ponsonby has the first of their market days for the year next Saturday.
Easter weekend follows with awesome events like Bluesfest, Shake The Lake, Womad, etc. Aren't we spoiled for choice!!
Be sure to check out the winners of this fortnight's prize packages, plus some new promotions from great New Zealand businesses, along with dinner & show tickets to our Featured Gig!
Finally remember to 'go green' for St Patrick's Day on March 17th and enjoy the luck of the Irish :)
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Issue Date: 21 February 2008
Issue Number: 41 |
What a huge fortnight we have ahead of us with events up and down the countryside. If you are in Auckland this weekend, make sure to get along to Albert Park for the annual Lantern Festival and Skycity's Starlight Symphony in the domain on Saturday. Make sure to enter the Mike McColl competition and have a stylie new picnic rug for your next outdoor event!
As always we have some great new competitions for you. We've given away the last of our Crossing K Road books this week, but Soto has put another voucher up for grabs and all out regular competitions have been refreshed. We also have two tickets to give away to Bluesfest in Whitianga at Easter!
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Issue Date: 07 February 2008
Issue Number: 40 |
As the seemingly endless days of Summer roll on, so do the great events, from movies under the stars in Tahaki Reserve Auckland to the Festival of Lights in New Plymouth.
Be sure to remember Valentines Day on February 14th. If you're in Wellington, get along to the adults only Valentines Night at Wellington Zoo. Or if you're in Auckland and single, why not check out the Valentines Singles Party at Chapel Bar + Bistro in Ponsonby.
And if you are separated from your loved one on Valentines, Wildpoppies or The Garden Party can take your gift order online and get it to your special person wherevere they are!
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Issue Date: 24 January 2008
Issue Number: 39 |
You have to love this time of year! Warm weather, anniversary day holidays and of course Waitangi Day.
New Zealand is a great place to be in Summer, with many events scheduled to take advantage of the weather. Our Gig Guide and Events pages are packed with all sorts of summer activities. Remember to check out the city council website in your own area too for even more summer fun!
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Issue Date: 10 January 2008
Issue Number: 34 |
Happy New Year from everyone at Roadworks.
Our friends at essential4 tell us that the current year is the beginning of a new nine year cycle for us all. It holds the promise of being an exciting new adventure, with life taking on new challenges that pave the way for the next cycle of nine years in our lives. This is a time to clarify your goals and it is a time to act on them.
Hard work may be necessary to get a new venture moving. Your physical strength will be up during this year, perhaps higher than it has been for some time, as you have some special needs for this extra energy.
Go you good things!
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