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!

2651 days ago

Pink Ribbon Street Appeal Volunteers Needed

Kate from Beachlands

We are looking for volunteers for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal in Beachlands & Maraetai on Friday & Saturday 12 & 13 October. To sign up and volunteer just 2 hours - please go to www.pinkribbonvolunteer.co.nz... This is a great cause - thank you so much x Any questions please call me… View moreWe are looking for volunteers for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal in Beachlands & Maraetai on Friday & Saturday 12 & 13 October. To sign up and volunteer just 2 hours - please go to www.pinkribbonvolunteer.co.nz... This is a great cause - thank you so much x Any questions please call me on 021 855 735

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2651 days ago

Poll: Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?

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Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?
  • 19% Yes, we should take more
    19% Complete
  • 18.2% No, 1500 is enough
    18.2% Complete
  • 58.1% No - we shouldn't be taking so many
    58.1% Complete
  • 3.6% Don't mind either way
    3.6% Complete
  • 1.1% No opinion
    1.1% Complete
4134 votes
2653 days ago

Will Ola help you get around Auckland easier?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Another alternative to Uber is set to launch in Auckland within the next few weeks. The ride sharing service called Ola, is looking for drivers and hopes to be taking passengers in two to three weeks time, depending on driver interest. To read more about this, click here.

Will … View more
Hi neighbours,

Another alternative to Uber is set to launch in Auckland within the next few weeks. The ride sharing service called Ola, is looking for drivers and hopes to be taking passengers in two to three weeks time, depending on driver interest. To read more about this, click here.

Will this new service help you get around the City of Sails? Or will you stick to using the bus? Let us know your thoughts in the replies!

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff.)

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2651 days ago

We're proud to support CanTeen.

Warehouse Stationery

When young people are living with cancer, education tends to take a back seat. Help young people get their education back on track by donating to CanTeen at your local Warehouse Stationery store today.

Warehouse Stationery, partnering with you for a better community.
Find out more

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2651 days ago

Spring clean your curtains! 20% off!

Kerry Taylor from

Hi neighbours. Deliver your curtains to 5A Kaimahi Road, Glenfield, and we'll give them a professional clean for you. Pick them up and get 20% off!

Mildew and mould spores proliferate in winter and have long been recognised as a serious health hazard. Protect your family's health and … View more
Hi neighbours. Deliver your curtains to 5A Kaimahi Road, Glenfield, and we'll give them a professional clean for you. Pick them up and get 20% off!

Mildew and mould spores proliferate in winter and have long been recognised as a serious health hazard. Protect your family's health and have your curtains cleaned by Textile Cleaning Services.

We're specialists in mildew and stain removal from curtains. We take care of thermals, Romans and Austrians too.

Open Saturday mornings, 9 am - 12 noon, for your convenience. Temporary curtains available at no charge.

For a FREE quote phone: 09 473 5350.
Find out more!

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2652 days ago
2652 days ago

Make sure these 10 items go in your recycling bin every time

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Take the test and find out what items should always go in your recycling bin.

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2652 days ago

The fight to save our forests

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Native trees are under threat from harmful pathogens. Find out what you can do to help.

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2652 days ago

Come and see what Acacia is all about!

Acacia Cove Village

We are happy to announce that Acacia Cove Village will be hosting a Sales Seminar on the 27th of September at 10:30am. If you are over the age of 60 and would like to come see what Acacia is all about, please come and join us.

Acacia Cove is an independent living facility where you can maintain … View more
We are happy to announce that Acacia Cove Village will be hosting a Sales Seminar on the 27th of September at 10:30am. If you are over the age of 60 and would like to come see what Acacia is all about, please come and join us.

Acacia Cove is an independent living facility where you can maintain your independence whilst enjoying the security and sense of community with amazing facilities and lots of activities to partake in if you wish.

If you would like to attend the Seminar, please RSVP by Monday the 24th of September to 268 8522.
Find out more!

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2652 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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2653 days ago

We desperately need donated goods for SPCA Op Shops!

Sabine Kruekel from

PLANNING ON DOING A SPRING CLEAN?

Our Op Shops need your unwanted goods!

Spring time is here - a great time to refresh your home and rid your life of those items you no longer need.

If you are thinking about where you can donate this furniture, goods, and bric-a-brac... look no further. … View more
PLANNING ON DOING A SPRING CLEAN?

Our Op Shops need your unwanted goods!

Spring time is here - a great time to refresh your home and rid your life of those items you no longer need.

If you are thinking about where you can donate this furniture, goods, and bric-a-brac... look no further. We have eight SPCA Op Shops around Auckland which you can drop off your donated goods to.

You can find a list here: www.spca.nz... (just pick Auckland and Op Shops).

Please SHARE this post to help spread the word. Your donation will help save a life!

Thank you so much 🐶🐱🐰🐁

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2653 days ago

Want to win a trip to Sydney?

AIA

You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View more
You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.

To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.

T&Cs apply.
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2653 days ago

Help tell the history of Auckland & WIN!

The Team from RE:TRACE

We're RE:TRACING the history of Manukau and need YOUR help now!

Historical imagery doesn't have to be in black and white, it can be anything around or before the 2000s. Think your yearbook photos, you looking stoked in front of your first car or even your mum gardening in her retro … View more
We're RE:TRACING the history of Manukau and need YOUR help now!

Historical imagery doesn't have to be in black and white, it can be anything around or before the 2000s. Think your yearbook photos, you looking stoked in front of your first car or even your mum gardening in her retro fashion. Anything goes, they just have to be taken in Manukau.

When you submit your image/s before 23 September, let us know you're from Neighbourly and you could win a $100 petrol voucher!

If you have any questions or need help digitising an image email rebecca@retrace.co.nz.
Find out more!

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2655 days ago

Fears of childcare traffic chaos

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

Residents of Campile Close, East Tamaki say their quiet cul-de-sac is no place for a 60-child daycare centre.

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2654 days ago

Poll: Do you live on Pakuranga Road?

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi neighbours, more than 50 properties along Pakuranga Road between Panmure Bridge and Ti Rakau Drive will be removed to make way for stage two of the AMETI Eastern busway. Have you been asked to move? What are your thoughts on this? Comment below to tell us your story.

(Please write NFP/Not … View more
Hi neighbours, more than 50 properties along Pakuranga Road between Panmure Bridge and Ti Rakau Drive will be removed to make way for stage two of the AMETI Eastern busway. Have you been asked to move? What are your thoughts on this? Comment below to tell us your story.

(Please write NFP/Not for print if you don't want your comments used in the paper)

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Do you live on Pakuranga Road?
  • 4.4% Yes I am a tenant who has/had to move
    4.4% Complete
  • 0% Yes I am a homeowner who sold my house
    0% Complete
  • 11.1% No
    11.1% Complete
  • 84.4% No but I use this road often
    84.4% Complete
45 votes
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