Our new Mangere Bridge SPCA Op Shop opens Saturday 8 November from 9am at 19 Coronation Road! ๐
Opening day event highlights:
๐๏ธ Be one of the first through the doors for surprises and celebrations.
๐จ Bring the family for kids colouring & activity sheets.
๐ Grab a $2 raffle ticket during our first week and go in the draw to win an epic gift basket.
๐ Meet Zoe, one of our SPCA Community Services Officer in Auckland for any animal services questions (Saturday only).
Our new shop hours are 9amโ5pm weekdays, with Saturdays 9-4pm and Sundays 9-2pm.
Everyone is welcome, donโt miss out! โฐ
Roadworks on Great South Road, Bombay
From late November 2025 to February 2026 there will be roadworks on Great South Road near SH1 Bombay interchange.
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Works will include weigh plate and electronic sign installation at separate locations as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Programme.ย
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Find out how it will affect your journey through the area.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐ฐ๐ฒ
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 itโs 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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53.1% Yes
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46.9% 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 youโre 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 weโre curiousโฆ
How are you feeling about the current property market?
If youโre keen to dive into the details, Deborah Morris breaks down all the latest insights.
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