228 days ago

Workshop friendship blooms through ANZAC poppy project

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.

“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will place around the gardens and outside the resident lounge here,” Roger says, agreeing that they will make a perfect backdrop for the village’s planned remembrance morning tea.

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16 minutes ago

MISSING DOG LULU

Samuel from Flat Bush

She escaped today just this afternoon at 1, if anyone has sighted or has seen, picked up, please contact 021-177-8685 mobile number, or 02040978905. She's a small Chihuahua, whitish in colour. She doesn't have a collar on possibly today.

6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.2% Yes
    53.2% Complete
  • 46.8% No
    46.8% Complete
1852 votes
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4 hours ago

FLATMATES/BOARDERS WANTED

Praveen from Papatoetoe

FLATMATES/BOARDER/S WANTED
PUHINUI ROAD, PAPATOETOE, MANUKAU CITY

3 bedroom house with 1 bathroom.
FULLY FURNISHED
NO scammers or hasslers

2 ROOMS TO LET
Bright and sunny room, large courtyard, deck, built in wardrobe.
Water,electricity,internet, microwave and Fridge/Freezer provided.

Plenty of parking inside also off street parking, very private/quite.

BTW: You will have you own room

1 Person
The board is 1 week rent $180

2 People Couple/2 boys/2 girls
1 week rent $280
NO STORAGE