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Update: The chorus technicians have come and fixed it. Our lines were cut when installing the street light poles. Our internet is working and hopefully the same with everyone else.
Thank you for everyone who came forward to raise the issue. You all would have received an email that this has been … View moreUpdate: The chorus technicians have come and fixed it. Our lines were cut when installing the street light poles. Our internet is working and hopefully the same with everyone else.
Thank you for everyone who came forward to raise the issue. You all would have received an email that this has been raised with trades dispute who will be taking over the complaint and handling this for us.
Kia Ora,
If you are one of the houses effected by lack of internet in our area please note that we have just had a chat with the technicians who came to visit. They have only come to assess the issue and they have had no idea about the issue till today. The issue will keep extending because our providers have not communicated this issue with the main provider -chorus. This issue can go on for a while if we don’t put pressure on our providers whose management will then need to get in touch with the technicians to fix it. It’s very frustrating but looks like our calls are going into thin air and we will need the support of everyone effected to get this sorted.
Mantra Night -The Story of Diwali
Meditation New Zealand & Mantra Night would like to invite you to join us for a Special Evening of Kirtan Music Meditation and spiritual insights with Acharya das. Don't miss our Transcendental Storytime!😃
To celebrate Diwali, 'The Festival of Lights', Acharya will be … View moreMeditation New Zealand & Mantra Night would like to invite you to join us for a Special Evening of Kirtan Music Meditation and spiritual insights with Acharya das. Don't miss our Transcendental Storytime!😃
To celebrate Diwali, 'The Festival of Lights', Acharya will be speaking on 'The Meaning of Diwali'.
600PM Sunday 8TH NOV Grey Lynn Community Centre
All Welcome - Delicious Vegetarian/Vegan Supper - No Charge
Koha Welcomed🙂
Helping People in the Community
Anne Hastie joined the Amitabha Hospice team as a volunteer nearly 6 years ago. After retiring she decided that she would spend some of her spare time volunteering when she saw the Amitabha Hospice advertisement needing volunteers to help people in their community.
Having completed the training… View moreAnne Hastie joined the Amitabha Hospice team as a volunteer nearly 6 years ago. After retiring she decided that she would spend some of her spare time volunteering when she saw the Amitabha Hospice advertisement needing volunteers to help people in their community.
Having completed the training course, attending weekly evening classes for 6 weeks, Anne now visits two Amitabha Hospice patients every week, spending a few hours chatting and helping them in many ways. She considers them both friends rather than her patients and says the ‘best aspect of volunteering is the friendship that is established - always people.’
Join our great team of volunteers today!
Westinghouse stove and oven
Freestanding cooker in good working condition and negotiable.
Contact Sasi 02102996912
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Recycle a school desk
Make homework fun by transforming an old school desk into a bright and appealing workstation using your children’s favourite Resene colours.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.
Yellow swan turns heads in Auckland
The Birds Auckland group has been driving past regularly to check on the male swan that was shot with a crossbow in Auckland's Western Springs.
The group painted the bird's head yellow so they can watch over its welfare.
The swan was earlier reunited with its partner and cygnet after a… View moreThe Birds Auckland group has been driving past regularly to check on the male swan that was shot with a crossbow in Auckland's Western Springs.
The group painted the bird's head yellow so they can watch over its welfare.
The swan was earlier reunited with its partner and cygnet after a crossbow bolt was removed from its chest and the animal was treated with antibiotics.
If you notice any future problems with the swan, phone Birds Auckland on 09 256 7300
Pōhutukawa vandalism: Allegations among Karaka residents - was it an inside job?
A series of accusatory hand-written notes have been delivered to residents of Harbourside Drive following Sunday’s vandalism of several trees.
Locals are feeling “absolutely disgusted” at the suggestion that they are behind the incident, which involved a vandal felling eight street … View moreA series of accusatory hand-written notes have been delivered to residents of Harbourside Drive following Sunday’s vandalism of several trees.
Locals are feeling “absolutely disgusted” at the suggestion that they are behind the incident, which involved a vandal felling eight street pōhutukawa trees with a chainsaw.
Paul and Sue Wilson, who have lived on the road for over 10 years, arrived home on Monday from a trip to Waiheke Island to find a line of felled trees and a curt hand-written note in their letterbox.
High winds on Harbour Bridge and trains cancelled
Aucklanders are advised to expect potential disruptions as Metservice reports high winds on the Harbour Bridge. Trains on the Eastern and Western lines have also been cancelled. Delays are expected, with felled trees, power disruptions and heavy rain experienced city-wide.
Here's what you … View moreAucklanders are advised to expect potential disruptions as Metservice reports high winds on the Harbour Bridge. Trains on the Eastern and Western lines have also been cancelled. Delays are expected, with felled trees, power disruptions and heavy rain experienced city-wide.
Here's what you need to know:
- North-easterly winds are being recorded in Auckland, with Metservice forecasting winds up to 110km/h between 2pm and 4pm in the bridge area.
- Waka Kotahi (NZTA) have introduced speed restrictions on the Harbour Bridge.
- Drivers of heavy vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to travel via the Western Ring Route (State Highways 16 and 18).
Stay up to date with the latest road closures and disruptions by heading to Waka Kotahi's (NZTA) journey planner. You can find an alternative public transport route by using the AT Journey Planner.
November Event is coming up!How Emotions are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain
Most of us have learned that Aristotle’s explanation of emotions is fundamentally right. Emotions really exist, we are born with the basic ones hard wired into us. Anger, shame, disgust, desire…. all normal humans experience such emotions. If we have learned anything about the brain, we … View moreMost of us have learned that Aristotle’s explanation of emotions is fundamentally right. Emotions really exist, we are born with the basic ones hard wired into us. Anger, shame, disgust, desire…. all normal humans experience such emotions. If we have learned anything about the brain, we probably also believe that’s what the limbic system is all about, right?
What if this is all just wrong? Come along to hear about the latest research. Emotions are not things that happen to us, despite it really feeling that way sometimes! This talk is based on psychologist and neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett's book: "How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain".
You will never think about emotions the same way again!
Our Presenter: William Hursthouse MNZIBS,
AAMINZ, AssocRICS Grad.Dip.Bus.Studies (Dispute Resolution) Mediator accredited with AMINZ, Resolution Institute and NMAS (Australia)
Entry: FREE for Amitabha Hospice Volunteers and Benefactors. $20 for general public. Pay by direct debit: ASB Bank, Amitabha Hospice Service, 12-3020-0410844-00, with your name and event date in the reference fields. Or Cash (no epos) on the evening. To make sure you don't miss out please Register now as soon as possible as seats are limited
New guardian watches over miners City Rail Link Mt Eden
A new guardian will watch over workers preparing to mine the first 50 metres of tunnel at Mt Eden for the City Rail Link.
In the spirit of mining tradition, a statue of St Barbara, the patron saint of miners, was blessed in a dawn ceremony and placed in a shrine near the tunnel entrance.
… View moreA new guardian will watch over workers preparing to mine the first 50 metres of tunnel at Mt Eden for the City Rail Link.
In the spirit of mining tradition, a statue of St Barbara, the patron saint of miners, was blessed in a dawn ceremony and placed in a shrine near the tunnel entrance.
Ceremonies like this have been repeated worldwide for centuries wherever people go to work underground, said Francois Dudouit, project director for City Rail Link's Link Alliance.
"St Barbara is their guardian and her presence gives assurance that they will be safe below ground."
A statue of St Barbara also watches over workers building the Karangahape underground station.
The saint was an early convert to Christianity who was discovered hiding underground and killed by her pagan father.
Work will start shortly mining the first 50 metres of tunnel at Mt Eden to accommodate the project’s Tunnel Boring Machine.
The machine will excavate the tunnel up to the new Aotea underground station in central Auckland.
Aucklanders will get the chance to see the Tunnel Boring Machine at a public open day being held at Mt Eden early next month.
More details will be announced in mid-November.
Two straight ahead, turning arrows on road cause confusion in central Auckland
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Which other examples have you seen around the city of road markings leading to confusion and near misses?
Poll: Are you in favour with Grant Robertson becoming the new deputy prime minister?
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed her new Cabinet lineup.
Grant Robertson will take on the role of deputy prime minister in the new Labour-led Government.
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80.2% Yes
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19.8% No
Gribblehirst Park Closure
Does anyone know how long Gribblehirst park will be fenced off? It seems extraordinary with the little use it has had this winter with Covid lockdowns, that the council need to shut it off at all! It seems since the council upgraded the turf that it is shut off from public use quite regularly. What… View moreDoes anyone know how long Gribblehirst park will be fenced off? It seems extraordinary with the little use it has had this winter with Covid lockdowns, that the council need to shut it off at all! It seems since the council upgraded the turf that it is shut off from public use quite regularly. What is the point in having a public park when it seems to be closed at the time of year people would want to use it more? Maybe a council member can comment.
Neighbourly 101: Information for service providers
Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!
Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business … View moreGot a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!
Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business easy to find for Neighbours in our Business Directory. To get yourself business ready, follow these steps below:
- Head to our business directory by clicking ‘Businesses’ button at the top of your noticeboard.
- Click ‘Become Premium Business' (you can find this at the categories section).
- Have a browse! You can read all of our info and make a decision on whether your service will be more suited to a Premium Business Profile or a free profile.
- Follow all the steps in the sign-up process and you’re good to go.
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Clinical Smiles Dental Clinics
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Paramount Gardening Lawnmowing Services
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Lawn Masters Central Auckland Lawnmowing Services
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NixCrew Trust Incorporated 16 Rosewarne Crescent, Glendene, Auckland
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NZ Transport Agency Community Organisation
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