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!

2638 days ago

Have a go at lawn bowls

The Team from Auckland Bowls

October is lawn bowls “Have A Go” month where bowling clubs throughout Auckland open their doors for you to try the sport for free.

Lawn bowls is one of the few sports that can be played for a lifetime irrespective of age, gender, culture or physical ability and is a great way to meet with … View more
October is lawn bowls “Have A Go” month where bowling clubs throughout Auckland open their doors for you to try the sport for free.

Lawn bowls is one of the few sports that can be played for a lifetime irrespective of age, gender, culture or physical ability and is a great way to meet with new people.

Our friendly clubs welcome new players and people that just want to "have a go" can try the sport through a wide range of social bowling programmes during summer. To find out more visit your local club or the Play Bowls website
Find out more!

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2638 days ago

New Foton Tunland from $23,995 plus gst

Enterprise Motor Group Manukau

A new Foton Tunland double diesel ute from just $23,995 plus gst and ORC. With no deposit and just $123.24 per week (T&C’s apply).

The Tunland boasts a Cummin’s turbo diesel motor, GETRAG gearbox, BorgWarner transfer case and Bosch electronics there’s no doubt it’s World Class at … View more
A new Foton Tunland double diesel ute from just $23,995 plus gst and ORC. With no deposit and just $123.24 per week (T&C’s apply).

The Tunland boasts a Cummin’s turbo diesel motor, GETRAG gearbox, BorgWarner transfer case and Bosch electronics there’s no doubt it’s World Class at its core.

Test drive today at Enterprise Motor Group Manukau - 567 Great South Road, Manukau, Auckland
Find out more!

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2639 days ago

Protecting kauri while dog walking

Communications Team from Auckland Council

We all love taking our dogs for a hike through the forest, but we also love taking care of those forests for future generations and their dogs.

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2639 days ago

Certified Training in Alcohol and Drugs workshop

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

You are invited to a FREE Certified Training in Alcohol and other Drugs workshop.
Date: 4 and 5 October 2018
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Penina Health Trust Training Room, 186 Russell Road, Manurewa
Parking: Russell Road
Provided: Morning tea and lunch
Content: Pacific Models of Practice in … View more
You are invited to a FREE Certified Training in Alcohol and other Drugs workshop.
Date: 4 and 5 October 2018
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Venue: Penina Health Trust Training Room, 186 Russell Road, Manurewa
Parking: Russell Road
Provided: Morning tea and lunch
Content: Pacific Models of Practice in Talanoa, Va Tapuia, including Motivational Interviewing Techniques, Screening Tools, Brief Interventions etc.
For further information contact Nina Faitalia on 09 2697989 ext 106 or nina.faitalia@peninahealth.org.nz

2639 days ago

Celebrate National Gardening Week with FREE Butterfly-friendly Seeds

Yates

Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.

Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, … View more
Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.

Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out.

Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year by giving away various free butterfly friendly seeds including Yates new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between 1st and 14th October. Just register here during this time to receive your packet of seeds.

A national planting day will be held on 20th October. Plant a Swan plant or other butterfly friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help Monarch butterflies flourish.

National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature.
Register now

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2640 days ago

Mum of autistic 5-year-old faces three-hour daily commute to nearest special school

Marlene Singh Reporter from Eastern Courier

Auckland mum Melanie Butzbach said the long commute was taking a toll on her work and family life, and said a satellite school – an autism-specific school providing specialist teaching to high-needs students – needed to be established on the Pohutakawa Coast.

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Auckland mum Melanie Butzbach said the long commute was taking a toll on her work and family life, and said a satellite school – an autism-specific school providing specialist teaching to high-needs students – needed to be established on the Pohutakawa Coast.

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

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2640 days ago

Only two weeks to go until #RestartAHeart Day! ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.

If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac… View more
Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.

If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac arrest the best chance of survival!

#NSNZemergencypreparedness

2640 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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2641 days ago

Poll: Should plastic straws be removed from all NZ supermarkets?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.

Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.

The … View more
Hi neighbours,

You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.

Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.

The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.

Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?

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Should plastic straws be removed from all NZ supermarkets?
  • 77.6% Yes, let's get rid of them
    77.6% Complete
  • 22.4% No, plastic straws are useful
    22.4% Complete
2774 votes
2641 days ago

If the warranty has ended, it doesn't mean your rights have!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

When you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has … View moreWhen you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has ended.

The CGA says that products have to be of an acceptable quality which means they must be fit for purpose (or do what they're made to do), last for a reasonable amount of time, be safe, and be free from any minor defects. What is “acceptable quality” is based on what you could reasonably expect taking into account things like the nature of the goods, what you paid for them, and any particular statements made about the goods.

If you have a problem with something you’ve bought and the warranty period has ended, you might still be entitled to have it repaired or replaced. Check out our information on your rights as a consumer or phone CAB on 0800 367 222.

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