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3214 days ago

Bookings are open for 2017 inorganics

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Inorganic collections begin this month in some areas – so make sure you use the online tool to book your collection! All Auckland households can book an annual inorganic rubbish collection of up to 1 cubic metre (roughly the size of a small trailer load). Find out what can be collected now.

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Inorganic collections begin this month in some areas – so make sure you use the online tool to book your collection! All Auckland households can book an annual inorganic rubbish collection of up to 1 cubic metre (roughly the size of a small trailer load). Find out what can be collected now.

In the meantime if you have reusable items why not offer them to a new home by donating, selling or swapping them? Take a look at what residents across Auckland are giving away for FREE or give away or sell an item now.
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3215 days ago

Treat yourself and help animals in need!

Danielle Tucker from

By doing something as simple as purchasing a 2017/18 Entertainment Book you can make a difference to the lives of animals in need.

Please spread the word that we are fundraising with Entertainment Books in order to raise funds for the animals that come into our care and the new 2017/18 books are… View more
By doing something as simple as purchasing a 2017/18 Entertainment Book you can make a difference to the lives of animals in need.

Please spread the word that we are fundraising with Entertainment Books in order to raise funds for the animals that come into our care and the new 2017/18 books are now available to pre-order!

By pre-ordering you will also receive extra bonus vouchers worth up to $400!

Share the link below in order to encourage those in your life to treat themselves and help save lives.

Pre-order your book or digital membership here - www.spcaauckland.org.nz...

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3215 days ago

Know your neighbours

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Neighbours' Day Aotearoa is happening on 25 & 26 March. It's a great chance to involve your neighbours in your emergency plan - work out who can help you and who might need your help. www.happens.nz...
www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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3215 days ago

Rehabilitation through recycling

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A transformative rehabilitation project at Paremoremo Auckland Prison is reducing waste sent to landfill and upskilling inmates for a life outside.

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3218 days ago

The Auckland Annual Budget is now open to feedback.

Cathy McIntosh from Waitematā Local Board

We are holding a Have Your Say event, next week (Wednesday 8 March). We encourage you to come along, learn what its all about, have a chat and provide your feedback.

You can also do this online at www.shapeauckland.co.nz...

WHAT: Have Your Say event on the Auckland Budget
WHEN: 2pm. … View more
We are holding a Have Your Say event, next week (Wednesday 8 March). We encourage you to come along, learn what its all about, have a chat and provide your feedback.

You can also do this online at www.shapeauckland.co.nz...

WHAT: Have Your Say event on the Auckland Budget
WHEN: 2pm. Wednesday, 8 March 2017
WHERE: Waitemata Local Board offices, 52 Swanson Street.

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3218 days ago

Can you help Pedal for Plunket?

The Warehouse

We're jumping on our bikes to cycle the length of the country! Help us raise more than $300,000 for Plunket New Zealand. Follow the journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz #Pedal4Plunket Watch the video

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3218 days ago

March Madness

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

Students are about to head back to Uni as the semester begins, which means there will be extra pressure on the roads. Auckland Transport have put on more seats to try and accommodate the increased usage including introducing four double decker buses in the North Shore.

Make sure you look out … View more
Students are about to head back to Uni as the semester begins, which means there will be extra pressure on the roads. Auckland Transport have put on more seats to try and accommodate the increased usage including introducing four double decker buses in the North Shore.

Make sure you look out for train timetable changes from 12 March too.

3221 days ago

Do you want to see a change to Daylight Savings? Vote now!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Share your thoughts on whether you love or loathe this idea and make sure you vote in our Daylight Savings poll too.

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3222 days ago

Last chance to swap your food cans!

Resene

Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View more
Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.

Don't miss out - there is nothing to lose with Hunger for Colour! but you've only got until tomorrow!

*60-80ml testpot
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3223 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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3224 days ago

Accommodation Support Grants open now

Cathy McIntosh from Waitematā Local Board

Community organisations can apply for a grant to cover rental and/or lease payments, Auckland Council rates or regular ongoing venue hire costs.
Applications close 7 April 2017
Get online to learn more: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

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3226 days ago

Avoid ‘Oh No’ Moments this year!

The Team from Jennian Homes

So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building … View more
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget...to constructive advice on building sustainably...it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by your local Jennian Homes team. Find out more.
Register now

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3226 days ago

Supersave on school travel with AT HOP (Age 5-19 years)

The Team from Auckland Transport

Buy & register your child's AT HOP card and save

Terms of use for AT HOP cards are available at AT.govt.nz/athop

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3228 days ago

Study Construction with NZMA

NZMA

Get hands on experience! This course sets you up to enter the construction industry as an apprentice or entry-level employee. You’ll gain loads of hands-on, practical experience, starting off with small workshop projects and eventually building a prefabricated timber sleepout, through our … View moreGet hands on experience! This course sets you up to enter the construction industry as an apprentice or entry-level employee. You’ll gain loads of hands-on, practical experience, starting off with small workshop projects and eventually building a prefabricated timber sleepout, through our partnership with Go-Homes. You’ll also complete part of the theory component of the National Certificate in Carpentry. Next course intake is 27th Feb. Contact us and enrol today!

See what our students say about us!
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3228 days ago

Have your say on school uniforms...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!

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