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Issue Date: 20 December 2007
Issue Number: 33 |
Well, we've reached our final newsletter for the year. And with only days until Christmas, thank heaven for online shopping!
We had our Christmas Party on Friday and a big thanks goes out to the team at Morris & James Pottery & Cafe in Matakana. Seared tuna, slow-roast beef, apple & walnut cake, yum!
We have our biggest prize draw for the year this issue, with tickets to Big Day Out and Jambalaya Festival, plus a host of other goodies. Scroll down to see if you are one of our lucky winners!
Best wishes for a safe and fun holiday season from everyone at Roadworks Online.
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Issue Date: 06 December 2007
Issue Number: 32 |
The Internet Bureau advises that every Christmas sees an increase in the amount of time and money that Christmas shoppers spend online. This year 49% of internet users in NZ indicated that they will make a purchase online, resulting in a total spend of $437 million!
All Roadworks sites are currently enjoying a big increase in traffic, more searches and heaps of competition entries. In our next newsletter on December 20th we'll be drawing our Big Day Out winners, along with a heap of other lucky winners. So if you haven't already checked out the stack of competitions we currently have available, best get in quick!
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Issue Date: 23 November 2007
Issue Number: 36 |
Please note that the 'Sex in the City' event published in our newsletter yesterday is in fact a private event for Ponsonby Mainstreet Members only.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
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Issue Date: 22 November 2007
Issue Number: 31 |
With only five weeks until Christmas the pressure is on all of us to find the right gift for friends, family and loved ones. Roadworks Online provides links to a wide variety of businesses, many with supporting secure online shopping.
Check out The Garden Party's new website, with a huge range of NZ made gift ideas, or on2canvas for something more personalised. And if your body needs a Christmas treat, be sure to check out Lou La Belle's beauty therapy service and Dawn Lucia's Accupuncture and Herbology service.
We have more competitions than ever this fortnight on our Free Stuff page, with our final draw for 2007 on December 20th, just in time for Christmas.
Don't forget to get you entry in for our Jambalaya Festival and Big Day Out tickets, and remember to check our Gig Guide for other great events in your area!
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Issue Date: 08 November 2007
Issue Number: 30 |
Well, summer may be slow starting but the seasonal events and activities aren't. Why not enter the inaugural Paddle The Bays Kayak Race in Auckland this weekend, or take the family along to the Parnell Market Day. And this year's Grey Lynn festival on the 17th promises to be the best yet!
For those of you in the middle of the country, there is Toast Martinborough on the 18th, and Christchurch music lovers can look forward to Southern Amp 07 on November 10th.
Businesses across the country are stocking up for Christmas, so why not do your Christmas shopping early online and save time and money for the 'fun things' of Summer.
There is just a month left to enter our Big Day Out competition, plus this week we launch a new comp for our featured event - Jambalaya.
Have a great fortnight!
The Roadworks Team.
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Issue Date: 25 October 2007
Issue Number: 29 |
With Labour Weekend behind us, Halloween and Guy Fawkes are just around the corner. This is a great opportunity to gather the family and enjoy the longer evenings.
For costume and decoration ideas, check out www.halloween-online.com. And for Guy Fawkes safety tips, visit www.fire.org.nz.
As always, we have some great competitions for you. Scroll down to view all our current promotions, including wine from NZ Cleanskin Wines and tickets to Big Day Out 08.
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Issue Date: 11 October 2007
Issue Number: 28 |
The BIG news this week is that Big Day Out tickets go on sale tomorrow! BDO 2008 features Rage Against The Machine, along with Bjork, Arcade Fire, Shihad and a raft of other acts. Be warned, tickets to Big Day Out Sydney sold out in minutes! The good news is, we have two tickets to give away. Scroll down for your chance to win!
Also on sale currently are tickets to the Crowded House Tour and The Veils NZ Tour. Scroll down for your chance to win tickets to The Veils at The Kings Arms in Auckland.
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Issue Date: 27 September 2007
Issue Number: 27 |
Triennial elections for elected members of all local bodies throughout NZ are to be conducted by postal vote on Saturday October 13th. If you haven't received your voting papers, or have questions relating to voting, please visit www.elections.org.nz
Also of relevance this week is our new time table for Daylight Savings. It is the last Sunday in Septmember until the first Sunday in April.
With the change of season there are a huge number of events happening around NZ. Check out some of our featured events below, along with some great new competitions.
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Issue Date: 13 September 2007
Issue Number: 26 |
Firstly a reminder that if you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter, you are able to do so via the link at the bottom of the page. Otherwise, please add info@roadworks.co.nz to your contact list to ensure our mail gets through. This is particularly important if you are entering our competitions!
While you are up waiting on the Rugby World Cup, check out Events page for school holiday activities (21/9 - 08/10). We also have some fresh Spring competitions for you to try your luck!
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Issue Date: 30 August 2007
Issue Number: 25 |
What ever you do this week, don't forget Father's Day on Sunday! If you're in Auckland, why not book tickets for the APO Led Zeppelin Project on September 14th, or maybe book a harbour-side table at Sails Restaurant at Westhaven.
Or, if you have a SNAF (Sensitive New Age Father) why not check out the awesome gift packs available from Wild Poppies Online?
Finally, thank you all for supporting Roadworks Online. Your support has seen us earn a Hitwise Top 10 award for the April - June period
in the Shopping & Classifieds category!
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Issue Date: 16 August 2007
Issue Number: 24 |
Got the winter-time blues? Why not jump in the car and fly away? Or you could just leave home and join the circus!
If all of that seems too much, then kick back and check out our featured businesses and the work of our featured artist, Anya Veryaskina.
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Issue Date: 02 August 2007
Issue Number: 23 |
Who said "Winter is boring"? There are some great family activities happening around the countryside over the next few weeks.
Why not pack the kids into the car and head North to the Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues festival, or to Wairarapa for the 2007 Model-Wai model railway exhibition? Or if that sounds a bit tame, join the Auckland City Volcanoes Challenge or get down and dirty in the Waikato Draft Tough Guy and Girl Challenge.
We have some great new competitions for you too. Whisky water for the guys, and straight hair and beauty secrets for the girls.
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Issue Date: 19 July 2007
Issue Number: 22 |
Well, hopefully everyone has had at least a day's break from the storms and power and internet services have been restored to you all.
Check out this fortnight's newsletter for some great indoor activities and some fresh new competitions to entertain and reward you.
Today, in 1799 the Rosetta Stone was found near Alexandria in Egypt. Click here to learn more about the importance of the Stone.
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Issue Date: 05 July 2007
Issue Number: 21 |
Well, we gave it our best shot but didn't win the America's Cup. Fortunately there are plently of local events on to take our mind of our loss and our Gig Guide is packed with all sorts of entertainment right accross the country.
We also have some great new competitions for you to enjoy including sausages & mash and a whole lot a love. So, forget about the cup, the rugby and the weather and settle in with your laptop by the fire.
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Issue Date: 21 June 2007
Issue Number: 20 |
The big event is on this Saturday in Valencia and Grant Dalton says, “We’re pretty much ready to go racing.”
If you are staying up to watch the 32nd America's Cup, why not jump online and check out our featured businesses, or check out our Gig Guide for entertainment while you are waiting.
Congratulations to this fortnight's prize winners! We have some great new competitions for you this fortnight, tickets to the Opera, tickets to Boh & Carly, and lots lots more!
Go Team New Zealand!!
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Issue Date: 07 June 2007
Issue Number: 19 |
Congratulations to Emirates Team NZ and their 5-0 win over Luna Rosa.
The Louis Vuitton Cup trophy arrived in Port America’s Cup on the back of a paraglider before it was presented to the team by Yves Carcelle, the President and CEO of Louis Vuitton Malletier. “Today, we have a fantastic winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup,” Mr. Carcelle said, handing the trophy to skipper Dean Barker and team leader Grant Dalton.Racing now takes a break until the 32nd America's Cup
The next task for Emirates Team New Zealand is facing Alinghi in the 32nd America’s Cup Match. Throughout the four years of Louis Vuitton Acts, the Kiwis and the Alinghi team have sailed 10 matches, with the Emirates squad holding a 6-4 advantage. Last year, the Kiwis won 4 of 5 races. Alinghi is prepared for a tough battle commencing 23 June.
So, its time to catch up on your sleep and prepare for the showdown with Alinghi on June 23rd.
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Issue Date: 24 May 2007
Issue Number: 18 |
Queen's Birthday weekend is coming up (Monday June 4th) and is our last long weekend until October. Check out our Events section and our Gig Guide for entertainment options near you.
And if you're stuck at home for the long weekend, why not reserve a new release video or check out our great new competitions form La'Qua, VetCare, NZ Cleanskin Wines, and Latin Rhythm Dance School.
Have a great long weekend!
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Issue Date: 10 May 2007
Issue Number: 17 |
The golden weather continues and so do the events. NZ Music Month and the NZ International Comedy Festival are both showcasing some great kiwi talent. Check out our Gig Guide for more.
We also have a great new competition this week from M.O.P.S.
Don't forget Mother's Day on Sunday. Why not buy flowers online with Wild Poppies, a CD from Real Groovy, or take Mum to hear the APO in Auckland on May 23rd, (its free!).
Have a great week!
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Issue Date: 26 April 2007
Issue Number: 16 |
We apologise if you received multiple copies of our last newsletter. We believe we have resolved this issue, however if you experience any delivery problems with this edition, please be sure to let us know.
Mother's Day is on Sunday May 13th this year, so don't forget! Why not search for 'flowers' on Roadworks and order some flowers online, or make an online reservation for your favorite restaurant, perhaps even book a massage? Remember when searching that our local sites, such as www.queenstreet.co.nz will return local results. For out of area searching, use www.roadworks.co.nz. We'll be enhancing our search function as part of a major site upgrade later this year.
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Issue Date: 12 April 2007
Issue Number: 15 |
Well, Easter may be behind us now, but there is still heaps happening around NZ and the World over the next couple of weeks. Don't forget the start of the Louis Vuitton Cup in Valencia on April 16th, and ANZAC Day on April 25th.
There are only two days left to vote for www.roadworks.co.nz as "The Best Govt or Community Site" in the 2007 NetGuide Web Awards. If you've found our site useful, click on the icon above and cast your vote! Thank you!
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Issue Date: 29 March 2007
Issue Number: 14 |
| Summer may be on it's way out and AK07 over, however there are still a huge range of Autumn activities around the country to get you out of the house. Easter is coming up too so check out our Video Ezy new releases and get your bookings in for the long weekend!
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