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What day is Mother's day in New Zealand?
Life is filled with so many important events it can be difficult to remember them all! This year Mother's day is placed on Sunday the 9th of May. Make sure...
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Why do we celebrate birthdays with a cake and candles?
The practice of having a birthday cake dates back to Ancient Greece, where cakes were made to honor the goddess of the moon, with candles symbolizing the moonlight....
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WHAT'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT DOM PERIGNON CHAMPAGNE?
To produce Dom PĂ©rignon the method champenoise is used which is the most labour-intensive and there are certain requirements that must be met. Dom PĂ©rignon is also only able to...
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WHY DO WE GIVE CHOCOLATE AT EASTER?
Eggs originate with Christians as they are a symbol of life. The egg is a symbol of Jesus resurrecting. The shell serves as Jesus's tomb and the chick cracking out...
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Why does champagne signal celebration?
Drinking champagne to celebrate became of significance in the royal courts of Europe. Champagne signified prestige as it had a novelty to it. During this time it was believed champagne...
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Why do people enjoy receiving flowers as a gift?
Flowers are an extremely popular gift appropriate for many different occasions such as birthdays, engagements, get well soon gifts, sympathy gifts and weddings. There have been studies conducted, which suggest...
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Rotaract Auckland & Batenburgs Gift Prizes
"Karaoke Night on Friday was loads of fun! Thanks to all those who sang their little lungs out - hopefully your voices all...
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Belkin Raising money for Cure Kids with Batenburgs Hampers
 “Good Afternoon Batenburgs Team, Thank you sooooooo much for all the gifts they went down such a treat and overall everyone raised $78,000.00 for Cure Kids which...
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Batenburgs Charity Fund Raising with ANZ Bank
 "Thank you so much Batenburgs Gifts for donating such a wonderful Gift basket for our Daffodil Day Quiz Night. I have attached a photo of the basket in...
