Mechanics Bay, Auckland

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3026 days ago

Meet Gary from Eden Terrace

The Team from Auckland Humanity Project

Gary | Eden Terrace - "I saw a mother begging with her child, I knew the mother from some work that I had done, so I didn’t want her to know that I was the one giving her the money. I particularly wanted it to be for the child, to make the child’s day a bit happier."

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Gary | Eden Terrace - "I saw a mother begging with her child, I knew the mother from some work that I had done, so I didn’t want her to know that I was the one giving her the money. I particularly wanted it to be for the child, to make the child’s day a bit happier."

Want to do your own random act of kindness? Here's some ideas from other Aucklanders, or share your own to keep growing the list:
- Help someone new find their way
- Join a community activity like a river clean up
- Offer to help a struggling mum

#8weeksofhumanity
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3027 days ago

Love your weekend - explore Central Auckland!

Waterfront restaurants serve up cuisine from around the world and cocktail bars hide down cobbled lanes. Volcanoes wrap around lush parklands crisscrossed by shaded walkways. Beautiful beaches are 10 minutes’ drive away and brunch is an art form. Walk up volcanoes or through art galleries and … View moreWaterfront restaurants serve up cuisine from around the world and cocktail bars hide down cobbled lanes. Volcanoes wrap around lush parklands crisscrossed by shaded walkways. Beautiful beaches are 10 minutes’ drive away and brunch is an art form. Walk up volcanoes or through art galleries and museums; find a new favourite restaurant or go paddle boarding with Rangitoto Island as your guide. Find out more

3027 days ago

Upcycle Challenge

Danielle Tucker from

We're challenging animal lovers to get creative!

Simply transform a piece of clothing, furniture or homeware that you have purchased from a SPCA Auckland Op Shop, enter the Upcycle Challenge online and you could win one of four paw-some prizes.

Head online to find out more: bit.ly...

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3027 days ago

Tree planting this Saturday!

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

This Saturday at 10 AM - 12 PM, join me and the Kelston local community to plant some of our Million Trees alongside Te Whau Pathway, to restore the natural environment of the Whau River.

Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes, gloves and spades provided. Light refreshments provided too.

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This Saturday at 10 AM - 12 PM, join me and the Kelston local community to plant some of our Million Trees alongside Te Whau Pathway, to restore the natural environment of the Whau River.

Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes, gloves and spades provided. Light refreshments provided too.

47 Beaubank Rd, Kelston, Auckland 0602

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3028 days ago

Keeping chickens on your property in Auckland

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Anyone wishing to keep poultry should check out the rules, which are different for urban and rural locations - learn more.

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3028 days ago

Mentors Wanted

Debbie Leaver from YWCA Auckland

Mentors play a huge role in the lives of these young women and gain just as much out of the programme as the girls they mentor. It is an opportunity to learn about other cultures and network with like-minded women. While mentors take the opportunity to hold the door open for younger women to reach … View moreMentors play a huge role in the lives of these young women and gain just as much out of the programme as the girls they mentor. It is an opportunity to learn about other cultures and network with like-minded women. While mentors take the opportunity to hold the door open for younger women to reach their full potential, they come away with unique experiences that enrich their own lives.

Here is a video about the programme - vimeo.com...

2018 mentee intakes will come from Henderson High School, Mount Roskill Grammar School and Onehunga High School. Please let us know what your preference of school would be.

3028 days ago

Good quality used items needed for Fundraising Gala

Debbie Leaver from YWCA Auckland

If you have good quality items that you no longer need, please donate it to our YWCA Auckland Gala Day. Raising funds to help young women reach their full potential.
Drop off details:
1st August to 25th September 2017
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: YWCA Auckland, Annex Building, 27 Gillies Ave, … View more
If you have good quality items that you no longer need, please donate it to our YWCA Auckland Gala Day. Raising funds to help young women reach their full potential.
Drop off details:
1st August to 25th September 2017
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: YWCA Auckland, Annex Building, 27 Gillies Ave, Newmarket.

3028 days ago

Nelson Street Cycleway phase 3 - Have your say

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Have your say on the proposed design of the final phase of the Nelson Street Cycleway.

Feedback closes 1 October, find out more about the project on our website.

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3028 days ago

See Red Cross and Auckland Emergency Management in action...

The team from Red Cross Auckland

Red Cross Disaster Welfare and Support Team, see Red Cross and Auckland Emergency Management in action and find out how you can get good and ready for anything! Emergency vehicles, air shelters, equipment, first aid, volunteers, how to build community resilience and so much more.

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3028 days ago

City bees: hive of activity

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, thought you might enjoy this article about the bees you share your city with.

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3029 days ago

How much do our customers save?

Electric from Auckland Central

Hey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power … View moreHey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company?

Want to know what you could save? Head to our online calculator.
Find out more

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3029 days ago

Try the free Smart Travel carpool app

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Save time and money; share the ride with like-minded locals travelling to similar destinations. Try the free app today: ow.ly...

3029 days ago

Try a random act of kindness

The Team from Auckland Humanity Project

This year we've heard from nearly 200 Aucklanders about our humanity... For the next 8 weeks we will share some of the simple ideas we've heard about how to improve it.

WEEK ONE: Try a random act of kindness.

People have told us they've done the RAK's below... Let us know… View more
This year we've heard from nearly 200 Aucklanders about our humanity... For the next 8 weeks we will share some of the simple ideas we've heard about how to improve it.

WEEK ONE: Try a random act of kindness.

People have told us they've done the RAK's below... Let us know if you've done one, or add a new idea to the list!:
- Tag someone onto the bus
- Give someone a hug when they're sad
- Pool some money together and surprise someone by paying for their groceries
- Give someone your parking ticket if there's time left on it

#8weeksofhumanity
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3029 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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3030 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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