Get ready for Ormiston Safer Communities Day
🚨 Get ready for Ormiston Safer Communities Day 🚨
Mark your calendars, East Auckland! Ormiston Safer Communities Day — a FREE family-friendly event celebrating our everyday heroes! 👮♀️🚒🚑
📅 Saturday, 3 May 2025 (RAIN-DATE: Saturday 10th May, same time)
🕙 10:00am – 1:30pm
📍 Northwestern event grounds (beside St Paul's Anglican Church), Sir Barry Curtis Park, 141 Chapel Road, Flat Bush, Auckland 2019
🎟 FREE Admission | All Ages Welcome
Come meet our local legends — first responders, community champions, and non-profit heroes — and learn how to stay safe and empowered!
💪 Theme: Community Resilience & Empowerment
✨ Highlights include:
🔥 Fire safety & crime prevention tips
🌪 Disaster preparedness demos
📸 Photo ops with our heroes in action
💬 Info about local services that support YOU
🚶♀️ Visitor Tips:
Please walk, cycle, or bus — parking is limited
This is a SVAD-free event (no smoking, vaping, alcohol, or drugs)
Proudly presented by Neighbourhood Support Pakuranga/Bucklands Beach/Flat Bush (NSNZ) with support from Howick Local Board, NZ Police, FENZ & Auckland Emergency Management.
📩 Want to get involved or have questions? Email: howick@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
Let’s celebrate resilience, safety, and community spirit — see you there! 💚
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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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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
Aucklanders, we want to know: How are you feeling about the current property market?
New Zealand homeowners are now more likely to sell at a loss than at any time since 2013, and if you’re in Auckland or Wellington, the odds are even higher.
But there is a silver lining: buyers are still in a strong position when it comes to negotiating prices.
So we’re curious…
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If you’re keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
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I think we’ve all seen the traffic notices and headlines about the new IKEA by now!
So here’s the question: why do we get so excited when a new store opens? Convenience? Curiosity? A reason for a weekend outing? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
Keen for an update? The Post has you covered
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