64 days ago

Cardboard Kingdom at Eastern Beach tomorrow!

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

Step into a world where your imagination rules at the Cardboard Kingdom.

A playful, hands-on event to build, create and explore with giant boxes.
Towers, tunnels, rockets, cat beds, castles—anything is possible when curiosity and creativity are in charge! With plenty of boxes and space to construct (and de-construct), tamariki can bring their ideas to life.
This event is free and family-friendly, best suited for children aged 3–12 with whānau encouraged to join in. Just drop in, stay as long as you like and let imagination guide the play.

Location & Access: Held at Eastern Beach Reserve, the site is accessible for prams and wheelchairs. Street parking is nearby, and public transport stops within walking distance.

📍 Where: Eastern Beach Reserve, Macleans Park, The Esplanade, Eastern Beach, Auckland
⏰ When: Saturday 4 October 2025, 10am-2pm �
Cost: Free

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2 days ago

Auckland, why are we so excited about a new store? 🚗🛒

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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45 minutes ago

Keep the kids reading with fun this summer

Michelle from Highland Park

Highland Park Library is ready to give away prizes...
Raumati Reads is a free, fun summer reading challenge for primary school aged children that will help them maintain their reading levels over the summer break. It’s a must-do for the school holidays offering free events and activities at local libraries across Tāmaki Makaurau, with great prizes to be won from Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Pools and Leisure, Auckland FC and the Maritime Museum.

Tamariki and their whānau can register from Saturday 6 December at their local Auckland Libraries branch to begin the challenge, which runs until Sunday 1 February.

Visit the Raumati Reads school holidays page for all you need to know: new.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz...

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5 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? 💰🌲
  • 53.5% Yes
    53.5% Complete
  • 46.5% No
    46.5% Complete
1788 votes