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2018 days ago

Why a higher rates rise is right for Auckland

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, We would all like to pay less for something - like a rates bill. But you get only what you pay for and the option of a 2.5 per cent rise instead of 3.5, brings risk. What do you think? Read the story below:

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2017 days ago

Warm Up for Winter!

Royal Oak Shopping Mall

We missed you all but we are back! Support your local and be kind.

Simply spend $15 at any participating store and be into WIN! Then either head to our website to enter online or complete an entry form available from our stores.

Terms and conditions apply.

Promotion ends Sunday 21 June … View more
We missed you all but we are back! Support your local and be kind.

Simply spend $15 at any participating store and be into WIN! Then either head to our website to enter online or complete an entry form available from our stores.

Terms and conditions apply.

Promotion ends Sunday 21 June 2020 at 5pm.
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2026 days ago

Auckland's drought rings alarm bells - is anyone listening?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, It might be raining but the record dry which is depleting Auckland's water supply is not going away in a hurry. Is it "just a dought?": Read the story below:

2018 days ago

Inorganic collections resuming

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Inorganic collections across Auckland will resume from 1 July 2020. Neighbourhoods that were scheduled during the service interruption will be rescheduled first, and the schedule for the remainder of the year will be shifted accordingly. Customers who have already booked the service will get their … View moreInorganic collections across Auckland will resume from 1 July 2020. Neighbourhoods that were scheduled during the service interruption will be rescheduled first, and the schedule for the remainder of the year will be shifted accordingly. Customers who have already booked the service will get their new schedule shortly.

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2018 days ago

Paint it Green with Resene this June!

Resene

Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers … View more
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-30 June 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.

Trees That Count are an environmental charity on a mission to plant millions more native trees throughout New Zealand. Trees That Count runs the country’s only marketplace which provides a place for anyone to fund or gift native trees. This support is matched with planters throughout the country who are restoring, and growing, precious wildlife corridors or pockets of native forest, turning small projects into mighty ones.
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2028 days ago

The Story of Surfdale

The Team from Auckland Museum

Did you know that Surfdale in Waiheke Island received its name via a competition? The winner was awarded a section of land near the beach...

At 8 pence a day on top of a small deposit, a Surfdale section was also promoted as a sound investment – so close to downtown Auckland that “values must … View more
Did you know that Surfdale in Waiheke Island received its name via a competition? The winner was awarded a section of land near the beach...

At 8 pence a day on top of a small deposit, a Surfdale section was also promoted as a sound investment – so close to downtown Auckland that “values must go up and up and up”.

Well, they weren't wrong there.

Today, Waiheke Island brings to mind sunny vineyards and beachy weekend getaways. The image of Waiheke as an “island paradise” has its origins in 1920s marketing, but the island has long been desirable even as its character has changed over the past centuries.

As we go into the long weekend and begin to venture further afield again, why not have a read of how Waiheke came to be the place it is today, in this blog about its recent history by our Project Curator, Jane Groufsky.

www.aucklandmuseum.com...

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2019 days ago

Living the dream

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

It's inspirational to meet a family that's taken the plunge to leave the rat race and establish themselves in the country. This couple not only managed to keep their jobs, but also build a stunning house on the Coromandel Peninsula that has caught the eye of NZIA judges.

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2020 days ago

Pest Free Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

Across the months of May and June, we have been asking Aucklanders to create a Pest-Free haven in their backyard through placing traps, pulling weeds, and planting natives.

To help further support Aucklanders we ran a Q&A session with our Pest Free Auckland experts on Instagram and thought … View more
Across the months of May and June, we have been asking Aucklanders to create a Pest-Free haven in their backyard through placing traps, pulling weeds, and planting natives.

To help further support Aucklanders we ran a Q&A session with our Pest Free Auckland experts on Instagram and thought we’d share a summary of the great questions and useful answers to get everyone started on their Pest Free Auckland journey.
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2021 days ago

Did you miss out on diagnostic appointments during lockdown?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

People are diagnosed with cancer everyday in New Zealand, but what about during the coronavirus lockdown? We're keen to talk to someone whose diagnostic appointments were put on hold during alert level 4, and how this has affected you. If you are willing to share your story, and be identified,… View morePeople are diagnosed with cancer everyday in New Zealand, but what about during the coronavirus lockdown? We're keen to talk to someone whose diagnostic appointments were put on hold during alert level 4, and how this has affected you. If you are willing to share your story, and be identified, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

2021 days ago

Open day at Ponsonby Intermediate School

Ponsonby Intermediate

Come along to Ponsonby Intermediate School and see the school in action! We are holding open mornings and one open evening on the following dates:

Term 2:
Open Mornings – Tuesday 9 June, Wednesday 10 June, Tuesday 23 June.
9:15am - 12:00pm for Year 6 students and parents/caregivers. Students… View more
Come along to Ponsonby Intermediate School and see the school in action! We are holding open mornings and one open evening on the following dates:

Term 2:
Open Mornings – Tuesday 9 June, Wednesday 10 June, Tuesday 23 June.
9:15am - 12:00pm for Year 6 students and parents/caregivers. Students will be invited to come to Ponsonby Intermediate School from 9:15am with their parents/caregivers.

Term 3:
Open Morning – Tuesday 28 July
Open Evening - Wednesday 12 August
6:00pm - Tours of the School in action
6:45pm - Principals address in the Hall
7:00pm - Ponsonby Performance Evening.
All welcome. Bookings only.

Email office@ponsint.school.nz
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2022 days ago

Capture the captivating winning shot

The Team from Auckland Museum

It was a pitch-black, two-second encounter with this amazing cephalopod that gave 14-year-old Aucklander, Cruz Erdmann an opportunity to capture the captivating winning shot of a bigfin squid illuminating the inky blackness of the ocean.

Cruz took out the Young Wildlife Photographer of the YearView more
It was a pitch-black, two-second encounter with this amazing cephalopod that gave 14-year-old Aucklander, Cruz Erdmann an opportunity to capture the captivating winning shot of a bigfin squid illuminating the inky blackness of the ocean.

Cruz took out the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year category, being chosen from nearly 50,000 entries from 92 counties, honoured by the longest-running nature photography exhibition in the world! We spoke to this young creative on his incredible achievement.

As the Museum is now open, come and see all of the stunning images from the exhibition, extended for a limited time.
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2022 days ago

Discover the luxury of Eden's Care Suites

Oceania Healthcare

Eden Care are holding by-appointment open homes on Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th of June.

Join one of the carefully controlled viewings, and you’ll discover how Oceania have reinvented rest home living with our luxury Care Suites, providing Rest Home and Hospital care.

Situated in the… View more
Eden Care are holding by-appointment open homes on Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th of June.

Join one of the carefully controlled viewings, and you’ll discover how Oceania have reinvented rest home living with our luxury Care Suites, providing Rest Home and Hospital care.

Situated in the desirable Mt Eden Village, our modern and well-equipped Care Suites offer personalised care to support your needs, with all the comforts of home. Complete with a cosy living area, stylish kitchenette and modern ensuite, you’ll have plenty of space for all your treasured possessions.

To register for a tour at either 10.30am, 1.30pm or 3pm call us on 0800 333 688 today.

No referral required.

Eden - 28 View Road, Mt Eden Village
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2023 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter June 2020

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Our June SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now, and it's filled with lots of useful and interesting information.

The Newsletter outlines things to keep in mind around COVID-19 and a few key points from the 2020 'Rebuilding Together' Budget that will benefit seniors.

15… View more
Hi Neighbours!

Our June SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now, and it's filled with lots of useful and interesting information.

The Newsletter outlines things to keep in mind around COVID-19 and a few key points from the 2020 'Rebuilding Together' Budget that will benefit seniors.

15 June marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is an opportunity to shine the light on the role we can all play in reducing elder abuse and neglect.

Make sure to read and share it!

To subscribe, to the newsletter follow this link: bit.ly...
To view the current edition go to: bit.ly...

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2026 days ago

Have you seen this colourful jumper?

Tori Tokalau Reporter from Auckland Stuff

George Shiers has been looking for his favorite jumper for more than two years, and he is longing for its return.

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