Mechanics Bay, Auckland

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Spread the Joy!

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1958 days ago

Last chance to register for tonight's webinar!

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Watch our board members tonight at 6:30pm in a PechaKucha-style live-streamed webinar presentation where they will talk about our draft Local Board Plan.

Watch / listen-in from the comfort of your sofa or even while cooking dinner! You can participate by typing questions or feedback into the … View more
Watch our board members tonight at 6:30pm in a PechaKucha-style live-streamed webinar presentation where they will talk about our draft Local Board Plan.

Watch / listen-in from the comfort of your sofa or even while cooking dinner! You can participate by typing questions or feedback into the webinar site and our board members will respond.

Registrations open until 6pm tonight by emailing: waitematalocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
You will then be sent a weblink and instructions on how to join.

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1959 days ago

It's Cook Islands Language Week

The Team from Auckland Museum

Kia Orana! This week is Epetoma ō te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week.

Dive into the range of content we’ve prepared, including featured collection items from books to fish to plants. Read about a recent mystery solved, and a story from our Online Cenotaph. Colour … View more
Kia Orana! This week is Epetoma ō te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week.

Dive into the range of content we’ve prepared, including featured collection items from books to fish to plants. Read about a recent mystery solved, and a story from our Online Cenotaph. Colour in some tropical fish, and watch a video that teaches you simple words and phrases in Cook Islands Māori. And of course, see the Museum illuminated in blue, red and white.

There’s something for everyone. Ei mua tātou, enjoy!
Visit us online

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1960 days ago

SPCA closes investigation into live chickens in bags

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, charges won’t be laid after a video appearing to show live chickens in bags on an Auckland street was posted online.
The video, shot by Hinetekura Komene in May, showed dozens of white bags on the footpath outside the Boulevard Hotel in Newmarket.

Read the full story here.

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1961 days ago

It is time to end secrecy in council decision-making

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland Council's Emergency Budget emerged into daylight after 50 hours of deliberation in confidential workshops. Should that much of the discussion be held in secret? Read the story below:

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1960 days ago

Free Puzzle Book With Subscriptions

Mags4Gifts

Receive a free copy of puzzle book magazine with a subscription of TV Guide.

Just use the promo code TVGPUZZLE when ordering a 1 or 2 year subscription and receive a free puzzle book, packed with over 200 puzzles.
Order Now

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1960 days ago

Join Waitematā Local Board in a webinar!

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

What do you want to see in Waitematā? Our board members want to hear from you! Join them this Thursday at 6:30pm for a PechaKucha-style webinar where they will talk about key outcomes in our draft Local Board Plan and listen to your feedback. Register here 👉 bit.ly...

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1960 days ago

Waihorotiu Queen Street Valley Pilot

The Team from Auckland Council

With Auckland Transport, we have commenced a pilot programme on Waihorotiu Queen Street Valley, engaging with those who live, work and visit Queen St to co-design a better quality city centre street for all.

Sign up to find out more about how you can get involved and have your say, or to stay … View more
With Auckland Transport, we have commenced a pilot programme on Waihorotiu Queen Street Valley, engaging with those who live, work and visit Queen St to co-design a better quality city centre street for all.

Sign up to find out more about how you can get involved and have your say, or to stay updated on this pilot.

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1961 days ago

Still time left to have your say

The Team from Auckland Council

There is still time to have your say on our three-year local board plan. Love local get vocal. Have your say

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1961 days ago

Meet Alex and Olivia

Tāmaki AKL

Tāmaki locals Alex and Olivia own Peach’s Hot Chicken in Panmure.

“It’s so nice to see the same faces regularly. It makes us feel like we’re involved and part of the community.”

There are around 900 businesses in Tāmaki. Together they create community, character and local jobs. … View more
Tāmaki locals Alex and Olivia own Peach’s Hot Chicken in Panmure.

“It’s so nice to see the same faces regularly. It makes us feel like we’re involved and part of the community.”

There are around 900 businesses in Tāmaki. Together they create community, character and local jobs. Whenever you can, shop where it makes the most difference.

Read more about Alex and Olivia (and other local business legends like them) on the Tāmaki AKL website.
Find out more

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1961 days ago

Building a resilient city

The Team from Auckland Council

Over the past year, strengthening of a 600-metre section of the seawall has been underway; the first significant strengthening work to be done to the seawall since it was completed in 1925. This project is part of a wider programme of work to transform downtown, creating a welcoming and … View moreOver the past year, strengthening of a 600-metre section of the seawall has been underway; the first significant strengthening work to be done to the seawall since it was completed in 1925. This project is part of a wider programme of work to transform downtown, creating a welcoming and people-centred gateway into our city.

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1966 days ago

Election 2020: What you need to know

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, The 2020 general election is less than two months away. Here’s everything you need to know about how to vote, where you can do it, when, and how the process of forming a government works.

1963 days ago

Reduce work travel

EECA

Travel a lot with work? Live more with less energy. Save valuable time and money by connecting digitally instead, and stop burning all that fuel. Find out more

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