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Paul Young - Standing Up for East Auckland

Paul Young

East Auckland needs more than promises it needs action. Paul Young has already helped secure $200 million for the Eastern Busway and $80 million for a new pool, library, and community hub. He’s not just talking about change he’s making it happen.
Paul listens, takes action, and fights for the … View moreEast Auckland needs more than promises it needs action. Paul Young has already helped secure $200 million for the Eastern Busway and $80 million for a new pool, library, and community hub. He’s not just talking about change he’s making it happen.
Paul listens, takes action, and fights for the needs of our growing and diverse community. Whether it’s better transport, improved facilities, or stronger local voices,.

Paul is the candidate with a clear vision and proven results. Vote Paul Young for a future East Auckland deserves. MAKE AUCKLAND YOUNG AGAIN

Authorised by Paul Young, 18H Polaris Place, East Tamaki, Auckland 021954088 Find out more

Lemon Season: Got any ideas?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and … View moreIt is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and maintenance

Around Papatoetoe North school

Derek from Papatoetoe

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🚸 Safer streets coming to Papatoetoe North School. Auckland Transport is making it safer and easier to walk outside Papatoetoe North School, with pedestrian upgrades coming to Graeme Avenue by January 2026.
These changes respond to community concerns about narrow footpaths, poor visibility,… View more·
🚸 Safer streets coming to Papatoetoe North School. Auckland Transport is making it safer and easier to walk outside Papatoetoe North School, with pedestrian upgrades coming to Graeme Avenue by January 2026.
These changes respond to community concerns about narrow footpaths, poor visibility, and unsafe parking — especially during school drop-off and pick-up times.
🛠️ What’s changing:
* Widening the footpath outside the school (eastern side, between 11–29 Graeme Ave)
* Removing an unused bus stop to add two new parking spaces
* Replacing concrete bollards with grass berms for improved safety
* Removing concrete buckets outside 8 and 25 Graeme Ave
* Installing “No stopping off roadway” signs to stop cars parking on grass berms
👟 Why it matters:
- Safer walking for tamariki, whānau, and the wider community
- Better visibility for pedestrians and drivers
- Less damage to berms and underground utilities
- Encourages parents to park safely away from the school gate
✅ This project is supported by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board and delivered by Auckland Transport.
📣 We want to hear from you! Got questions or something to add? Let us know before 18 September 2025:
📩 Email: ATEngagement@at.govt.nz / (Subject: 20101091)
🌐 Visit: haveyoursay.at.govt.nz......
📍 Check the map on our site to see where the changes apply

🏋️‍♀️ Help us exercise our brains!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
… View moreWe’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
Inspire us in the comments below ...

Plasma can help treat someone’s liver failure

NZ Blood

The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in … View moreThe treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in need. But it’s in high demand.
Please help someone start their new life today.

Book now to donate, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325. Book to donate

Share your strawberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.

Housing

Natalie from Dannemora

Saw this on Facebook from Damian Light. Sharing this for anyone in East Auckland who cares about how our neighbourhoods grow.



Auckland Council has released the draft plans for their new proposal for housing intensification.

This is in response to the legislation that has just passed through … View moreSaw this on Facebook from Damian Light. Sharing this for anyone in East Auckland who cares about how our neighbourhoods grow.



Auckland Council has released the draft plans for their new proposal for housing intensification.

This is in response to the legislation that has just passed through Parliament allowing Auckland one chance to replace Plan Change 78. The replacement has to enable the same capacity (2million homes) which is proposed to be more focused around town centres and rapid transport. This was the direction provided by the Governing Body (Mayor and Councillors), Local Boards haven't had any input until now.

Due to the exceptionally short timeframes required by Parliament, there won't be a full public consultation prior to notification (which must be by 10 October). Local Boards are expecting to have next week to respond and we'll confirm the plan for Howick Local Board on Thursday 21 August.

Now we have the maps, I'll do some analysis of the changes and what it might mean for our communities.

In the meantime, the agenda, maps and supporting materials are available here: infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

There's more detail about how we got here in my previous post:
www.facebook.com...

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider. Find out more

Choice News Tuesday: We found a purrr-fect band-aid to stress

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Needing some ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) to calm your nerves? Visit an artificial purr-engine!

Use the sliders on the site to change whether the purr is a sleepy purr or an excited purr.

We hope this link brings a smile!

Alarm Clock Radio

Jill from East Tamaki Heights

This clock is brand new. It was only after I unpacked it that found it wasn’t what I wanted. Selling at half price. Pick up East Auckland.

Price: $25

Weekend laugh

Derek from Papatoetoe

Morning g all. Here is the last weekend laugh for August and the last weekend laugh for winter Now there is only 17 more to the end off the year.

WANTED 2 Female Indian Runner Ducks

Andrew from Beachlands

Hi, I'm looking for 2 female Indian Runner ducks. If you have a young pair for sale please txt or e-mail. 02108597178, a.mckeown536@gmail.com thanks!

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🔎 Rare Table Find Alert 🔍 at our Wairau SPCA Op Shop!

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Kindly donated to our Wairau SPCA Op Shop is this stunning Stamped Copper Egyptian Coffee Table (circa 1960s)!

📏 113 cm diameter and 48 cm high
✨ Condition is very good
💰 Just $750 (similar tables online can go for thousands!)
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📏 113 cm diameter and 48 cm high
✨ Condition is very good
💰 Just $750 (similar tables online can go for thousands!)
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A collectible piece that will make a statement in any home! All profits go directly to animals in need 🐾

Road works Massey road mangere

Derek from Papatoetoe

hi all just thought I share this if you are planning on been around Massey road this weekend or next weekend from Friday nights its going be closed all weekend for both weekends so the surrounding streets are going be packed with traffic to.