Maraetai, 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!

2581 days ago

Father and son attacked while trying to help teenage girl in Auckland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Two good samaritans were left battered and bruised after an unprovoked attack on a quiet Auckland street, police say.

Sergeant Brett Meale said the two men were walking down Mellons Bay Rd in Howick with extended family members when they saw a teenage girl who looked upset around 9pm on November… View more
Two good samaritans were left battered and bruised after an unprovoked attack on a quiet Auckland street, police say.

Sergeant Brett Meale said the two men were walking down Mellons Bay Rd in Howick with extended family members when they saw a teenage girl who looked upset around 9pm on November 23.

The man, 43, and his 68-year-old father stopped to check on the welfare of the young woman, who was with a group of mainly teenage males, Meale said. "Without warning the younger man was knocked to the ground and kicked numerous times," he said. More information here.

Anyone with information about the assaults or those involved can contact Sergeant Brett Meale on 021 191 0747 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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2581 days ago

Poll: Do you think Santa can be a woman?

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

There have been a lot of discussions lately about whether Santa could be a woman. Even National Party Leader Simon Bridges joined the debate saying "just as Mary Poppins is a woman, Santa Claus is a man". What do you think? Can Santa be a woman? Read more here.

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Do you think Santa can be a woman?
  • 11.2% Yes
    11.2% Complete
  • 75.7% No
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.3% I'm not sure
    1.3% Complete
  • 11.8% I don't care
    11.8% Complete
3749 votes
2581 days ago

Flowers all year round with Resene!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Enjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this… View moreEnjoy the beauty of flowers year round. This clever flower wall is made using coffee filters and Resene testpots. Choose your favourite colour combinations to suit your room or create one as a colourful gift for someone you know who could use a little colour. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

2581 days ago

Missing boy has been found

Social Media Advisor from Counties Manukau Police

Police are pleased to report the 6-year-old boy reported missing from Weymouth last night has now been located.

Detective Senior Sergeant Albie Alexander says the boy was found safe and well.

We would like to thank members of the public for their help in this search.

2581 days ago

New TVNZ show seeking Auckland families

Screentime

Does your family need a change in 2019? TVNZ is looking for couples for a lifestyle swap to see how others live, learn and love.

We want couples with strong views about running a household and bringing up kids.

Please get in touch with us if your children are over 8 years old and you’re up … View more
Does your family need a change in 2019? TVNZ is looking for couples for a lifestyle swap to see how others live, learn and love.

We want couples with strong views about running a household and bringing up kids.

Please get in touch with us if your children are over 8 years old and you’re up for a challenge.

All family’s and backgrounds welcome!

Send your name, location and phone number to couples@screentime.co.nz
Find out more!

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2581 days ago

Auckland day trips to take this summer

Communications Team from Auckland Council

To mark the start of summer, we’ve pulled together a few must-do day trips (and optional overnight stay ideas) for you to tick-off over the coming months.

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2582 days ago

Botany, Flat Bush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting tomorrow

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

MECOSS brings community-organisations and like-minded people together, to share information and to network with each other.

MEETING AGENDA
Tea, coffee, networking on arrival
11:30am Welcome from Andrew Beyer, Executive Board Member, Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)
GUEST … View more
MECOSS brings community-organisations and like-minded people together, to share information and to network with each other.

MEETING AGENDA
Tea, coffee, networking on arrival
11:30am Welcome from Andrew Beyer, Executive Board Member, Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)
GUEST PRESENTER
11:35am – 12:05pm Wi Pere Mita – Community Legal Services Trust
FIVE MINUTE SPEAKERS
12:05pm Isolde – Citizens Advice Bureau
12:10pm Reuben McPeak – Linkpeople
12:15pm Sisela Finau – Elections New Zealand
12:20pm Nicole Batts – Eastern Refuge
12:25pm Marina Ngaha – Supporting Families in Mental Illness
12:30pm Denise Astill- Foetal Anti-Convulsant Syndrome
12:35pm Close of meeting
Tea, coffee, networking

DAY & DATE: Friday, 30 November 2018
TIME: 11:30am – 1:00pm
VENUE: Old Flat Bush School Hall,
Corner of Murphy’s Road and Flat Bush School Road,
Flat Bush
COST: Free to attend. All welcome.

2592 days ago

Removal of 61 properties to create space for Eastern Busway has officially kicked-off

Reporter Eastern Courier

AT project director Duncan Humphrey said while this project is exciting and will result in improved travel choices, journey times and reliability for east Aucklanders, there may be some disruption caused by the removal of properties.

(Please put NFP/Not for print if you don't want comments … View more
AT project director Duncan Humphrey said while this project is exciting and will result in improved travel choices, journey times and reliability for east Aucklanders, there may be some disruption caused by the removal of properties.

(Please put NFP/Not for print if you don't want comments used)

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2582 days ago

Board members get preview of Sandspit Reserve

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Franklin Local Board members have gone behind the wall at Sandspit Reserve in Waiuku.

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2585 days ago

Will sensory-friendly Santa sessions brighten your family's Christmas?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

For some children with sensory issues, the bright lights, music and general festivities around a visit to Santa in the mall can be too much.

Auckland mum Tash Vruink can't remember the last time she took her 12-year-old son, Jaxon Woolley, to the supermarket or the mall.

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Hi neighbours,

For some children with sensory issues, the bright lights, music and general festivities around a visit to Santa in the mall can be too much.

Auckland mum Tash Vruink can't remember the last time she took her 12-year-old son, Jaxon Woolley, to the supermarket or the mall.

But this Christmas, he'll have the option to enjoy a Santa snap with his two younger siblings thanks to sensory-friendly photo sessions.

In December, three of Auckland's Westfield Shopping Centres will open early with dimmed lights and soft music to cater to children with sensory disorders wanting to see the big man in red. To find out more about the sessions, click here.

What are your thoughts on these sensory-friendly Santa sessions? Do you know any children who would love to see Santa at a session like this? Let us know your thoughts with us in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2582 days ago

Finishing up for the year? We’ll get you moving!

Rita Krishna from PACK & SEND Manukau City

Brand new PACK & SEND Manukau City store is open now!

Sending gifts for Christmas? Or are you a student on the move or a company wanting to relocate your IT equipment? We can do all the packing for you and move you anywhere!

Get in touch with us for your Local and International … View more
Brand new PACK & SEND Manukau City store is open now!

Sending gifts for Christmas? Or are you a student on the move or a company wanting to relocate your IT equipment? We can do all the packing for you and move you anywhere!

Get in touch with us for your Local and International Freight needs.

Specialising in large, awkward, fragile and valuable items.

Get a quote today!
Get a quote

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2582 days ago

Meet with Anahila Kanongata’a-Suisuiki

Anahila Kanongata'a-Suisuiki from Anahila Kanongata'a-Suisuiki - Labour List MP

There will be pop up clinics running in the Tāmaki area soon, so please look out for notices on our Facebook page.

Office hours for Tāmaki are 9am-5pm Mon/Wed/Fri at 100 Neilson Street, Onehunga (Entrance on Galway Street).

Office hours for Papakura are 9am-5pm Tues/Thurs at 29 Broadway, … View more
There will be pop up clinics running in the Tāmaki area soon, so please look out for notices on our Facebook page.

Office hours for Tāmaki are 9am-5pm Mon/Wed/Fri at 100 Neilson Street, Onehunga (Entrance on Galway Street).

Office hours for Papakura are 9am-5pm Tues/Thurs at 29 Broadway, Papakura.

Please feel free to call 800-ANAHILA if you would like to book an appointment to go into the office to discuss your matters.

Check here for any current events or notices.

Authorised by Anahila Kanongata'a-Suisuiki, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
Find out more!

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2583 days ago

Sweet Pea & Flower Show on December 1

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Displays, plant stalls, crafts, Devonshire teas. Six local schools are competing this year so come along and support them. 990 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland. 10am–3pm. Free entry. For more information, contact. Diane 021 135 9613 or Jannene 027 562 4320,
aucklandhc4@gmail.com, … View more
Displays, plant stalls, crafts, Devonshire teas. Six local schools are competing this year so come along and support them. 990 Great North Rd, Western Springs, Auckland. 10am–3pm. Free entry. For more information, contact. Diane 021 135 9613 or Jannene 027 562 4320,
aucklandhc4@gmail.com, www.ahcnz.com.... December 1

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