$15 Million Contract Approved for College Renovation A-Line Construction, a Whangarei firm, has been awarded the $15 million contract to rebuild the entire Northland College campus. According to NZHerald.co.nz, the contract was signed by a representative of the school at the college, which is located in Kaikohe, just last week. This will be the biggest…
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What You Should Consider for Your New Year’s Resolution this Year Eat healthier, exercise more, spend more time with family, save money – these are all common New Year’s Resolutions that we have all probably declared at one time or another in our lives. With 2016 just a few short weeks away, many of us…
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Demand for Manuka Honey High, Coast Beekeepers Cash In New opportunities have presented themselves to Sunshine Coast Beekeepers and they now have the chance to take part in the very lucrative Manuka honey business. This area is emerging as a great location to harvest Manuka, which is now retailing for $240 a kilo, according to…
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Special Dog Receives the Royal Treatment During the Holidays and All Year Round Prince the Chinese crested pooch is pampered with creature comforts throughout the year, and the holidays are no exception. Owner Emma Buttarazzi has already got her holiday shopping done for her furry family member, according to Mirror.co.uk, and the gifts she has…
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Kardashian Sister Dishes on Her Love for Manuka Honey As any person who keeps up with celebrity news has heard, the Kardashian sisters have launched their very own smartphone applications. Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, and Kylie have all created their very own apps that encompass their lives and give fans a deeper look into their…
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Decision on What to Replant Rests on Different Factors Currently, no decision has been made as to whether or not the forests being harvested in the coming year will be replanted with pine or another plant, this according to a post featured on GisborneHerald.co.nz. Gisborne Holdings Ltd. (GHL) is set to start harvesting the area…
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When Hive Theft is at a High, Inmates Train to be Beekeepers At the Hawke’s Bat Regional Prison’s youth unit, inmates are currently learning what it takes to be a beekeeper, in hopes that the skills they learn while incarcerated will benefit them when they are allowed back into society. At the present time, the…
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Using Manuka Honey and Other Natural Remedies for that Pesky Tooth Problem Toothaches can be some of the most annoying and frustrating pains we can deal with, but when they occur during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we want to get rid of the pain and continue celebrating as soon as possible.…
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Truffles are a decadent dessert many of us enjoy, but we often worry about what this sweet treat will do to our waistline. Luckily, there are some healthy truffle recipes out there and even some that are easy to make at home with things you may already have in your kitchen. This recipe for Manuka…
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Homemade Mask Helps with Winter Skin Problems Winter is here and the cold, drying air is not doing any favors for our skin. While moisturizers may help to some degree, flaky winter skin is craving more moisture and nutrients the average lotion can offer. Luckily, Liz Earle, a well-being and skincare expert, has compiled some…
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Help for Honeybees Coming from Montana The state of Montana is ranked as the second largest honey producer in the United States but the honey is not the only thing that honey bees are good for. Recognizing the importance of honey bees in the pollination of many of our nation’s agricultural needs – honey bees…
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National Brand Built on Turning Honey into Beer Over the past few years, the popularity of craft beer and micro-brewing has taken the country and world by storm. This market is becoming more and more crowded and in order for a new brand to get its foot in the door, it will often have to…
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How Honey Can Transform Your Hair The most recent trends in hair are more about hair care and less about hair design or color. Just like everyone is eating healthier and exercising, there has also been a large spike in the interest of keeping hair healthy and strong. While everyone has their own tips and…
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Farmers Asked to Plant Manuka to Stimulate Honey Production Farmers in New Zealand, who have spent most of their life clearing vegetation from farmland, are now being asked to plant Manuka to encourage increased honey production. John Stantiall, a fielding-based farm advisor, states that the value of Manuka honey has increased to $120 per kilogram…
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SweetBio Secures $900,000 in Funding Just a few short months after completing the ZeroTo510 accelerator program and just under a year after the company was formed, SweetBio has just finalized follow-on funding equally $900,000 for the continued development of its ground breaking product – this according to an article featured on BizJournals.com/Memphis. This funding is…
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