Maraetai, Auckland

2984 days ago

Free urban cycle training courses

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Learn how to ride safely on quiet road and shared paths with our free urban cycle training courses!

Register here: at.govt.nz...

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2984 days ago

Mad Butcher on Sport

Liu Chen Reporter from Eastern Courier

Now is the hour to show what we're made of.

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2984 days ago

Announcing Resene Colour your Community! *WIN*

Resene

Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

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Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, Colour Your Community lets you paint the town red (or green or blue). Apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Apply for paint!

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2985 days ago

Halloween Survey results revealed!

FreshChoice Otahuhu

Halloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?

We found out that some … View more
Halloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?

We found out that some participants have some pretty wacky costume ideas like; ‘Donald Trump', ‘an inflatable flamingo’ a ‘popcorn vendor’ and ‘grumpy grannies’. Comment below with what you'll be dressing up as this year!
More Halloween Facts

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2985 days ago

Be safe out on the water this summer

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Did you know nearly half of all Kiwis go boating? Make sure you know how to be safe out on the water: ow.ly...

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2985 days ago

Volunteers urgently required who are available for 1 hour per week during Monday to Friday

Lisa Wall from Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

Recently we put up a post and we received a great response and we've been successful in training about 26 people and matching them with older people in the community who need some company. Our volunteers enjoy being at the forefront of something great - by building a positive relationship … View moreRecently we put up a post and we received a great response and we've been successful in training about 26 people and matching them with older people in the community who need some company. Our volunteers enjoy being at the forefront of something great - by building a positive relationship with an older person you really change their life. It works for everyone involved. However, we still need some more volunteers needed:
- Tongan speaker available on Wednesdays for Mangere
- Spanish speaker in Botany Downs
- 3 volunteers for Botany Downs
- 4 volunteers for Waiuku
- 2 volunteers for Otahuhu
- 5 volunteers for Manurewa
- 8 volunteers for Mangere
- 5 volunteers for Papatoetoe

To find out more please email lisaw@accm.org.nz or text 021 279 2494 or call reception on 09 279 4331

2985 days ago

Mobile app delivers Howick's rich history to devices

Liu Chen Reporter from Eastern Courier

Howick's Heritage, the new interactive walking app allows users to discover the history of Picton Street and explore some of the nearby landmarks through a range of historic images, interactive maps and audio commentary.

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2985 days ago

Exchange your gold for cash using the Gold ATM

Gold ATM

Last February something new arrived in Auckland - The Gold ATM. Kiwi couple T. Jordan and his partner L. Jade embarked on the project that resulted in a machine that buys gold from the public by utilising some of the best-known technologies in the market.

The machine is smart enough to identify … View more
Last February something new arrived in Auckland - The Gold ATM. Kiwi couple T. Jordan and his partner L. Jade embarked on the project that resulted in a machine that buys gold from the public by utilising some of the best-known technologies in the market.

The machine is smart enough to identify the type of gold by its purity with its 100% self-calibrating scale and provide an offer to you in a fair pricing manner. You have the choice - accept the offer and get paid directly to your bank account, or reject the offer and take your gold.

The process is done in 3 simple steps:
1. Introduce yourself (driver’s licence or valid ID is required).
2. Introduce your gold (place your gold on the scanner on the outside of the machine).
3. Finalise your transaction (accept the price and have the funds transferred to your account or reject the offer and take your gold away with you).

The Gold ATM system keeps records of all transactions including photos and fingerprints to provide to police to assist with any inquiries they may have.

Come and try it for yourself at one of our convenient locations.
- Botany Town Centre (by the Farmers entrance)
- Hunters Plaza Papatoetoe (food court path)

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See how the Gold ATM works

2986 days ago

New Network for East Auckland

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Some east Auckland bus stops are closing from 10 December, find more details on our website: at.govt.nz...

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2986 days ago

Aucklanders, have you voted for the GARDENA Gardener of the Year from your neighbourhood?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Trevor Crosby's efforts to save a food forest in the heart of our biggest city have put him in the running for our GARDENA Gardener of the Year award. If he gets the most votes, what would he do with the thousands of dollars worth of cool gardening gear? "It would go to our society, the … View moreTrevor Crosby's efforts to save a food forest in the heart of our biggest city have put him in the running for our GARDENA Gardener of the Year award. If he gets the most votes, what would he do with the thousands of dollars worth of cool gardening gear? "It would go to our society, the Sanctuary Community Organic Garden Mahi Whenua Incorporated, for looking after the gardens and food forest. The Sanctuary is a place of cultural significance coupled with amazing biodiversity. And it’s right in the heart of Auckland."
Read more about Trevor and the other finalists, and vote!

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