Maraetai, Auckland

2780 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
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2781 days ago

Raising migrants' language skills

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

A south-east Aucklander has volunteered for 10 years helping migrants learn basic English skills, and she wants others to give it a go.

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

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2781 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
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2781 days ago

Mid winter sale on now

Kevin Jamieson from South Auckland Motors

Hi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a … View moreHi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a 3 Months or 5000kms Mechanical Warranty on all of our used vehicles.

Ask for me, Kevin Jamieson, when you phone 0800 114 443. I'm here to help you buy a used vehicle that's perfect for you.

South Auckland Motors
2 Gladding Place, Manukau
0800 114 443
Find the perfect vehicle here!

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2781 days ago

Come and be part of our Matariki tree plantings!

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

To help celebrate Matariki, Auckland Council is holding public tree planting events across June and July to put 60,000 new trees in the ground. Come and be part of it - you'll even get a tree to take home with you.

For event details and to register your attendance, visit goo.gl...

2782 days ago

Auckland Girls Grammar School Open Day 31 May 2018

Auckland Girls Grammar

We invite you to visit our school on Thursday 31 May. Our senior students will lead school tours throughout the morning and our Principal will give short talks at 10.00, 11.00 and 12 noon.

We will also be holding an Information Evening from 6.30 – 8.30pm. All prospective students for 2019 and… View more
We invite you to visit our school on Thursday 31 May. Our senior students will lead school tours throughout the morning and our Principal will give short talks at 10.00, 11.00 and 12 noon.

We will also be holding an Information Evening from 6.30 – 8.30pm. All prospective students for 2019 and their parents are very welcome to attend this evening.

Phone 307 4180 or email enrol@aggs.school.nz to register for Information Evening or for more information
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2782 days ago

Do you have children aged 4-7 years? They'll love this free book!

The Team from Ministry of Education

Oh my Goat! We just finished reading this awesome pick-a-path story that helps children learn the power of kindness. Have a go...

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2783 days ago

Auckland is booming - just not for everyone.

Reporter Stuff

An official report obtained as part of a joint Stuff/Newshub investigation reveals the yawning gaps in a prosperity index across different parts of the city. Read part one of this three-part report here. Carmen Parahi and Simon Shepherd examine the five areas of Auckland with the lowest social … View moreAn official report obtained as part of a joint Stuff/Newshub investigation reveals the yawning gaps in a prosperity index across different parts of the city. Read part one of this three-part report here. Carmen Parahi and Simon Shepherd examine the five areas of Auckland with the lowest social deprivation scores. Read now

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2783 days ago

Is a good community important to you?

Acacia Cove Village

At Acacia Cove Village we're all about community, which is why we've been sharing regular updates with our Neighbourly community. Read about our:
- Memorial Sports Week
- Valentine's Day Event
- Annual Village Picnic

Acacia Cove residents enjoy having a great time together! If … View more
At Acacia Cove Village we're all about community, which is why we've been sharing regular updates with our Neighbourly community. Read about our:
- Memorial Sports Week
- Valentine's Day Event
- Annual Village Picnic

Acacia Cove residents enjoy having a great time together! If you'd like to learn more about whether Acacia Cove would be a good fit for you, please don't hesitate to contact our Village Manager Bruce Cullington.

Phone: (09) 268 8522
Email: acacia@acaciacove.co.nz
Website: www.acaciacovevillage.co.nz
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2784 days ago

Win NZ Gardener's magazine: 365 Days of Flowers!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Happy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for … View moreHappy Mother's Day from the team at NZ Gardener! In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on planting tulip bulbs, sowing broad beans, fast-tracking any lingering tomatoes and flower-bombing your vege plot, plus check out our video on how to make sweet seed-paper flowers for Mother's Day.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the tamarillo (are you a lover or a hater?) and we have recipes from Melissa Hemsley's new cookbook Eat Happy and some super cool prizes up for grabs.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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