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3305 days ago

Making communities safer for 24 years

Reporter Eastern Courier

Community patrollers have worked around the clock to prevent crime and create a safer environment for 24 years.
What started as three men inspired to take responsibility within their community has grown into a national body of more than 6000 volunteers.

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3307 days ago

Last chance to enter our Christmas letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

Untangle your tinsel and head down the drive! It's your last chance to enter the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition. Simply decorate your letterbox for the festive season, share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before Monday 12 December and … View moreUntangle your tinsel and head down the drive! It's your last chance to enter the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition. Simply decorate your letterbox for the festive season, share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before Monday 12 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
Find out more

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3307 days ago

Long or strong, get gone

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

All of New Zealand’s coast line is at risk of tsunami.
Knowing the right immediate action to take can save lives and prevent injury. If you are near the coast and feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up, or a rolling earthquake that lasts longer than a minute, move immediately … View more
All of New Zealand’s coast line is at risk of tsunami.
Knowing the right immediate action to take can save lives and prevent injury. If you are near the coast and feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up, or a rolling earthquake that lasts longer than a minute, move immediately to high ground, or as far inland as possible.
The earthquake is your first warning, tsunami waves can arrive within minutes. Do not wait for official advice or warning systems.
Contact your local civil defence group for tsunami zone maps and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Talk to your neighbours about where you will go, and who might need your help.

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3313 days ago

Christmas giveaway

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

To celebrate the festive season, your Eastern Courier has a VIP double-pass to Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park to give away.

Start your Christmas celebrations with an evening of wonderful musical performances, Christmas lighting, fireworks and the big guy in red, Santa Claus!

Comment below … View more
To celebrate the festive season, your Eastern Courier has a VIP double-pass to Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park to give away.

Start your Christmas celebrations with an evening of wonderful musical performances, Christmas lighting, fireworks and the big guy in red, Santa Claus!

Comment below and tell us who you'd like to go with to enter the draw.

Entries must be in by midday on Tuesday, December 6.

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
From 7.30pm, Saturday, December 10
Auckland Domain, Parnell.

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3307 days ago

Connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people… View more
If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.

Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.

Age Concern New Zealand will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.

1. Invite your older neighbour to share a meal or a cup of tea
Christmas can be a tough time for older people, especially those who live alone. Invite your older neighbour over for a meal this holiday season. This will give you a chance to build a relationship with them.

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3307 days ago

New cycling club in Howick welcomes all

Liu Chen Reporter from Eastern Courier

Howick cycling club was launched last month. Its founder, Bucklands Beach resident, Terry Donovan says it welcomes people of all ages and abilities, and aims to share the benefits of cycling, especially in combating depression.

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3308 days ago

Use of GARAGE

Chris from Maraetai

Need a garage or large shed space for our grandson Cameron to put together a car.This would be short term about 4 weeks.
Happy to negotiate a rental rate that he Cam afford  on his present wage


Cam is an apprentice mechanic who has completed 3 out of his 4 years
Basically he is a good … View more
Need a garage or large shed space for our grandson Cameron to put together a car.This would be short term about 4 weeks.
Happy to negotiate a rental rate that he Cam afford  on his present wage


Cam is an apprentice mechanic who has completed 3 out of his 4 years
Basically he is a good young man who is tying to get ahead .
Contact Chris or Julie Shirley on 09 5365106 or chris@theboathouse.co.nz

3308 days ago

Football pack winners announced!

McDonald's

We had hundreds of entries to our little Football star competition! Special thanks to every Neighbourly member who shared photos of their Kiwi kids playing outdoors with their favourite ball. We're excited to announce our 60 winners today! Is your little footie fan on the list? Help keep your … View moreWe had hundreds of entries to our little Football star competition! Special thanks to every Neighbourly member who shared photos of their Kiwi kids playing outdoors with their favourite ball. We're excited to announce our 60 winners today! Is your little footie fan on the list? Help keep your little Kiwis active by enrolling them in McDonald's Junior Football. You might just have the next All White or Football Fern kicking around your backyard. Check the winners!

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3308 days ago

Sallies make all the difference at Christmas

Liu Chen Reporter from Eastern Courier

Salvation Army East City Corps volunteer Davinia McLean hopes people feel being loved and know that the Sallies are always there for them.

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3308 days ago

Free learner licence workshops

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Want to get your learner licence? Not sure you fully understand the road code? Head along to one of our free 2 day learner licence workshops in 2017!

We will help you prepare for your test by breaking down the road code so it’s easy to understand and you will be able to sit your test with … View more
Want to get your learner licence? Not sure you fully understand the road code? Head along to one of our free 2 day learner licence workshops in 2017!

We will help you prepare for your test by breaking down the road code so it’s easy to understand and you will be able to sit your test with much greater confidence.

Register now: at.govt.nz...

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3308 days ago

What will your house be worth in 12 months?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

How would houses in your neighbourhood fare in a housing boom? Or a housing crash?
Maybe you're looking to buy...what will happen to house prices in the suburbs you're looking at over the next year? It's easy to find out how a housing crash, steady rate, or growth scenario will … View more
How would houses in your neighbourhood fare in a housing boom? Or a housing crash?
Maybe you're looking to buy...what will happen to house prices in the suburbs you're looking at over the next year? It's easy to find out how a housing crash, steady rate, or growth scenario will change your home's value. Find out now using the House Value Calculator.
Check your house value

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3309 days ago

Howick Christmas shows a lot of kindness

Liu Chen Reporter from Eastern Courier

The Great Christmas Show at Howick's Picton Centre returns with another mission of kindness.
This year, donations collected at the door will go to Eastern Refuge Society, which runs various programmes to cultivate violence-free communities.

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3309 days ago

St Kents revel in excellent netball year

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

Saint Kentigern College, in East Auckland, has the best secondary schools netball side in the land.

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3309 days ago

Prime victory for young tennis player

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

An 11-year-old East Aucklander is the Year 6 and under tennis champion in Auckland.

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3309 days ago

Motivated teen creates platform to empower youth

Liu Chen Reporter from Eastern Courier

Sara Khatau, a 17-year-old Macleans College student, received one of Zonta Club of East Auckland's Year 12 Leadership Awards for her active involvement and leading roles in organisations both in and outside of school.

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