Hey there Roadworks People,
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!
Featured Businesses
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Spot Jobs
The future of Job hunting has arrived. A refreshing addition to the online job advertising market was launched on the 11th of May. Spotjobs.co.nz went live sporting a bold brand, rich graphic design, dynamic functionality and the latest technology. Spotjobs.co.nz aims to provide a fresh, funky and interactive new face to what its founder, Kirsty McIlroy, describes as an “overcrowded but underwhelming” marketplace...
Positioning itself as the premiere job site for quality applicants, quality positions with great companies and the sought-after passive job seeker. Spotjobs.co.nz is committed to working closely with its clients to become a powerful resource in finding the right people for the right job - small enough to ensure continual communication with its partners and large enough to capture high numbers of quality job seekers. Although spotjobs.co.nz is tailored to a more computer-literate demographic, the website's navigation has been designed to assist even the least internet-savvy user. Spotjobs.co.nz isn't just a job search site. Visitors will find lots of other exciting interactive and promotional features. Regular competitions are planned, offering quality prizes such as Season Ski Passes, VIP tickets to Auckland events and tropical island holidays!
Spotjobs.co.nz also boasts a street team who will attend all major local events and take pictures of the partying crowd. People who have their photo taken will then win prizes if their picture is posted on the ‘Be Spotted’ section of the website.
Spot Jobs New Zealand | p: 0800 SPOT JOBS w: www.sportjobs.co.nz | e: info@spotjobs.co.nz
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Ponsonby International Food Court
Enjoy delicious food from the four corners of the World at Auckland's best food court.
Aromatic Thai dishes from Ruk Thai, great pizza and Italian from Saltimbocca, a warming curry from Roti Shop, or chose from any of the other great meal options available for both lunch and dinner, 7 days a week! Ponsonby Friends provide a wide range of beverages to accompany your meal.
Ponsonby International Food Court 106 Ponsonby Road Auckland w: www.ponsonbyfoodcourt.co.nz
Find us on Streetscroll!
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The Pureskin Clinic - Special Offer!
Winter is the best time to have treatments for photo rejuvenation, pigmentation, broken capillaries and rosacea, also IPL for permanent hair reduction as the sun is not as harsh and it is easer to cover up and protect the skin.
To start off winter we giving the first 50 clients who purchase three full-face photo rejuvenation treatments a very special deal. Usually costing $855 for the three treatments, those who get in quick will receive all three treatments for just $295, saving a huge $590. And best of all, you will see results after your very first treatment!
The Pureskin Clinic is all about giving you a clear, radiant and more youthful skin.
We specialise in various kinds of light therapy using the latest technology in cosmedic treatments to achieve the best possible results for your skin.
The Pureskin Clinic 1/209 Ponsonby Road Auckland | p: 09 361 1511 w: www.pureskin.co.nz | e: auckland@pureskin.co.nz
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Erawan Thai Restaurant
Erawan Thai Restaurant in Herne Bay has already built up a sound reputation for the quality of the food, the hospitable, friendly and courteous staff and the ambience which adds to the charm and graciousness of the dining.
The elegant and spacious villa has been appropriately decorated with Thai silk tablecloths, linen napkins, wall tapestries and hangings brought from Thailand...
The fully licensed restaurant has a bar and an extensive wine list. Beer Chang, a favourite, won a gold medal at the Australian International beer Awards in 1998. There is a large car park for 25 cars in the Restaurant grounds, the entrance being off Jervois road.
Open seven days, check out our website for full details of our menu.
Erawan Thai Restaurant 165 Jervois Road Auckland | p: 09 361 3261 w: www.erawan.s5.com | e: pat.hickey@xtra.co.nz
Find us on Streetscroll!
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Events
| The Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show |
Auckland | May 15th - 18th
New Zealand's largest and most popular boat show, The Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show is on at the ASB Showgrounds in Epsom, Auckland. The 2008 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show: bigger and better than ever, with more attractions, seminars, demonstrations and chances to win.
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| Montblanc The Art of Shopping Project |
Auckland | May 15th - 19th
The World's greatest contemporary artists are being brought to Auckland by Montblanc, and are on display at Princes Wharf in Auckland.
At the opening of its largest flagship store on Champs-Élysees in Paris, Montblanc presented the celebrated "The Art of Shopping project."
Six internationally renowned modern day artists – Jean-Marc Bustamante, Sylvie Fleury, Gary Hume, David LaChapelle, Anne and Patrick Poirier and Sam Taylor-Wood were comissioned by Montblanc to create a giant shopping bag sculpture. This exhibition was to become a "gift to the world" to celebrate their "highest art form—shopping" gracing the worlds most famous boulevards and it comes to Auckland, New Zealand!
As an international brand, Montblanc stands for timeless design, superior craftsmanship and high quality. Throughout its history, the company has established a close relationship to art and culture.
The original sculptures (3 metres high, 2.2 metres wide, 0.9 metres deep) are bag-shaped and made out of aluminium. They have been digitally imprinted with the artist's designs and are part of the Montblanc Art Collection, travelling around the world on the occasion of Montblanc Boutique or art events.
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| Dragon Live! |
Auckland | May 16th
Join Mark Williams and Dragon for a rocking good time at their SkyCity concert for NZ Music Month.
Dragon's legendary hits April Sun in Cuba, Rain and Are You Old Enough? bring back great memories of good times for all Kiwis and are some of the nation's best-love rock anthems.
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| Fairytale & Superhero Activity Afternoon |
Hamilton | May 17th
Come dressed up as your favourite fairytale character or superhero and explore the wonderful world of books and stories at the Hamilton Central Library.
Find out this year's finalists for the New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults and hear some of the picture books read aloud...
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| Child & Parenting Expo |
Hamilton | May 17th - 18th
The two-day Child and Parenting Expo promises to showcase a kaleidoscope of the latest equipment and services for parents and children, a range of entertainment, plus educational ideas, toy selection, cots and even resources and sporting information for under 10’s.
Everything at the expo will be geared to parents and the family. There will be a free play area to re-invigorate toddlers, a private breast feeding area, a bottle warming station and nappy change area...
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| The Food Show Wellington 2008 |
Wellington | May 16th - 18th
The capital city can't get enough of The Food Show. The crowd continues to grow whenever The Food Show winds into Wellington. The circular layout of the Westpac Stadium is ideally-suited for Food Show aficionados – and there's the added bonus of the Culinary Fare to savour.
Last year, it was standing room only for all sessions at the Electrolux Cooking Theatre; this year we'll wow you even more. Make sure you see, sample and savour a capital selction of the country's greatest tastes at The Food Show 2008.
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| 24 Hour Party People |
Wellington | May 17th
A celebration of alternative pop music from the mid-80s on, through Madchester & baggy, Britpop etc, right up to today’s indie.
Featuring: Stone Roses, Smiths, Happy Mondays, Pulp, Blur, Pixies, Suede, New Order, Libertines, Artctic Monkeys 808 State, The Charlatans, Cure, James, Pwei, Inspiral Carpets, Flowered Up, Ride, Oasis, Primal Scream, The LA’S, Kaiser Cheifs, Bloc Party, Supergrass, Wedding Present, A Guy Called Gerald, The Farm, Joy Division, St Etienne, Wonder Stuff, My Bloody Valentine, KLF, Manics, Belle & Sebastian and many more…
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| Crunchie Comedy Convoy |
Christchurch | May 16th
Hosted by local larakin Dai Henwood - New Zealand's multiple award winning stand up comedian, and last year's recipient of THE FRED - the Festival's Award for Comedy Excellence.
This year's Convoy is set to be our biggest with 10 cities right across NZ having the chance to experience the Best of the Fest and our most dynamic line up yet...
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Featured Gig
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The Swing Station Black & White Ball
Auckland | June 7th Transport yourself back to the Jazz Clubs of old, and come and hear the truly amazing QUEEN CITY BIG BAND playing non-stop swingin' hits from the 1930's and 40s!!
The opportunity to hear this 20 piece big band in such a gorgeous venue should not be missed! Whether you want to dance the night away or just listen to some fabulous music, you won't be disappointed - so come out and help us make this a night to remember...
Date: Saturday 7th June 2008 - 8pm-1am
Venue: St Pauls Church, 28 Symonds Street, Auckland
Dress: Black & White
Tickets: $50 no door sales
Dancing, Music, Floorshow, Supper, Cash Bar
AND some wickedly cool prizes by our SPONSORS - SPQR | Strangely Normal | Playle Hairdressing | Rita Sue
Read more about the Ball on our website and contact us NOW to get your tickets (payment by cash or cheque, or internet banking details provided on request). And if you would like to learn some wickedly cool swing dance moves prior to the Ball, come along to classes at one of our two great venues in either Mt Eden or Takapuna. You could even win some FREE lessons in this months Roadworks competition!
The SWING Station Auckland | p: 027 223 5673 w: www.theswingstation.co.nz | e: megan@theswingstation.co.nz
Click here to hear the QCBB play Sweet Georgia Brown.
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Competitions
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Il Buco
Win pizza and very special hot chocolate for two.
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| Roadworks Winners: |
And this fortnight's very lucky winners are:
| Atomic Coffee |
Dominique Woolford - Auckland |
| Ceroc Dance |
Yvonne Sears - Matamata Maree McWha - Auckland Lynette Stewart - Auckland |
| ecostore |
Tania Smitton - Grey Lynn Gerard Spooner - Kapiti Coast Bianca Williamson - Auckland Ellie Hills - Wellington Dawn Ferguson |
| Il Buco |
Linda Jordan - Manukau |
| La'Qua Image |
Anne Anderson - Tauranga Shona Clarke - Auckland |
| Lovrich Wines |
Allan Rutledge - Auckland |
| NZO - La Boheme |
Alex Fisher - Auckland |
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