Howick, Auckland

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2091 days ago

Stay indoors and stay safe

Mayur from Howick

This is concerning. Stay indoors and safe. m.economictimes.com...

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2092 days ago

Dr charges for flu vaccine for over 65's?

Elizabeth from Botany Downs

$16 charge, Is this legal?

2092 days ago

How considerate are your neighbours?

Reporter Homed

Hey neighbours, are you seeing and hearing a lot more of your neighbours during the lockdown? Has it helped you get to know them better - from an acceptable social distance - or is the noise of everyone being home together all the time getting to you?

Now more than ever it's up to all of us … View more
Hey neighbours, are you seeing and hearing a lot more of your neighbours during the lockdown? Has it helped you get to know them better - from an acceptable social distance - or is the noise of everyone being home together all the time getting to you?

Now more than ever it's up to all of us to try not to annoy our neighbours, and to be more tolerant ourselves, so here are some easy ways to do just that.

And if you're wondering what makes a good neighbour and what makes a bad one, check out the 12 most annoying neighbour types. How many have you lived next to?

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2091 days ago

Auckland Drought -please don't waste water

Maxine Clayton from Watercare

Auckland's dams are almost half-full.


Please keep washing your hands and maintaining personal hygeine but do NOT wash your car or do any water blasting.


Take up Watercare's 4-minute shower challenge!    If everyone cut their shower time from 8 minutes to 4, we'd save 80 … View more
Auckland's dams are almost half-full.


Please keep washing your hands and maintaining personal hygeine but do NOT wash your car or do any water blasting.


Take up Watercare's 4-minute shower challenge!    If everyone cut their shower time from 8 minutes to 4, we'd save 80 million litres per day!

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2091 days ago

April Challenge Month

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

Hi everyone we are currently running an April challenge month. We have 3 puzzles a day junior, intermediate and senior. Here are our puzzles to date. Have a go as a family and see how you get on. The answers will be put up next week.

2091 days ago

Are you using Zoom during the lockdown? You'll want to read this

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi neighbours, Are you using Zoom or other video conferencing software during the lockdown? Unfortunately, there have been several hacking incidents reported where trolls have joined strangers' Zoom meetings and streamed porn to the group or created other havoc. Luckily, you can change your … View moreHi neighbours, Are you using Zoom or other video conferencing software during the lockdown? Unfortunately, there have been several hacking incidents reported where trolls have joined strangers' Zoom meetings and streamed porn to the group or created other havoc. Luckily, you can change your settings to prevent this from happening. Here's some more information about some of the risks of Zoom and other video calling software and a quick guide on how to change your settings to prevent hacks.

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2092 days ago

Mini cold frame

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Grow seeds or cuttings during the cooler months with this easy-to-make cold frame painted in Resene Lustacryl.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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2092 days ago

Government petition to keep butchers etc open

Natalie from Botany Downs

If you think butchers should be open during this time, there is a petition

www.parliament.nz...

2092 days ago

Spread facts, not fear

Neighbourly.co.nz

With COVID-19 classified as a pandemic, there has never been a more important time to be Neighbourly. To ensure everyone in our communities feels safe and supported, spread facts not fear. Regularly consult government sources and encourage others to do the same.

During this uncertain time, … View more
With COVID-19 classified as a pandemic, there has never been a more important time to be Neighbourly. To ensure everyone in our communities feels safe and supported, spread facts not fear. Regularly consult government sources and encourage others to do the same.

During this uncertain time, it’s fine to feel a little overwhelmed. To keep up to date with the latest developments and how you can do your bit, visit https://covid19.govt.nz/.
Reach out

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2092 days ago

Northern Pathway: Westhaven to Akoranga

NZ Transport Agency

Have your say: 30 March to 12 April

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency want your feedback on several aspects of the dedicated walking and cycling link between central Auckland and the North Shore.

In response to Covid-19, it’s no longer appropriate to have face to face events. Instead, we … View more
Have your say: 30 March to 12 April

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency want your feedback on several aspects of the dedicated walking and cycling link between central Auckland and the North Shore.

In response to Covid-19, it’s no longer appropriate to have face to face events. Instead, we encourage you to go online for more information, and to provide us with your feedback. We are continuing to progress this project as infrastructure will play a critical role in the economic recovery of New Zealand.

Visit: www.nzta.govt.nz/Northern-Pathway to read more about the updated design and complete the online survey.
Find out more

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2092 days ago

Northern Pathway: Westhaven to Akoranga

Port Group

Have your say: 30 March to 12 April

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency want your feedback on several aspects of the dedicated walking and cycling link between central Auckland and the North Shore.

In response to Covid-19, it’s no longer appropriate to have face to face events. Instead, we … View more
Have your say: 30 March to 12 April

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency want your feedback on several aspects of the dedicated walking and cycling link between central Auckland and the North Shore.

In response to Covid-19, it’s no longer appropriate to have face to face events. Instead, we encourage you to go online for more information, and to provide us with your feedback. We are continuing to progress this project as infrastructure will play a critical role in the economic recovery of New Zealand.

Visit: www.nzta.govt.nz/Northern-Pathway to read more about the updated design and complete the online survey.
Find out more

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2092 days ago

We're all parked up!

Botany Toyota

Like you, we're in lockdown mode. But our website remains open 24/7 and we'll be here for you when things start getting back to normal. In the meantime, keep safe, be sensible and look after each other. Find out more

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2092 days ago

Face shields

Natalie from Botany Downs

If you have a 3D printer you can join the group to make these and also donate to it.

i.stuff.co.nz...

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2094 days ago

A simple guide for dog walkers during lockdown

The Team from Auckland Council

There are more than 100,000 registered dog owners in Auckland. That’s a lot of dogs that still need their daily walks to maintain their health and wellbeing. But what guidelines apply to dog walking during the lockdown period? Click on 'Read More' below to find out:

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2092 days ago

My 2 Cents

Bernny from Farm Cove

There will be some real hard time ahead. I wish we all have faith and be strong. Have some real Corona, but not the virus.
My two cents:
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