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ReStore charity shop in Panmure
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore charity shop in Panmure needs your help! We are looking for volunteers who are able to donate 3-4 hours of their time a week to support our work in supporting local Kiwi families in housing need.
Our Restores are a major source of funding for our programmes that … View moreThe Habitat for Humanity ReStore charity shop in Panmure needs your help! We are looking for volunteers who are able to donate 3-4 hours of their time a week to support our work in supporting local Kiwi families in housing need.
Our Restores are a major source of funding for our programmes that help our local whānau in having warm dry places to call home.
If you would like to join us as a volunteer you can sign up here.
Noreen Tangianau
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Panmure – Manager
Waiheke protector injured after being 'rammed' by marina developer's boat
A protector at the Kennedy Point marina site was left with a sprained neck and wrist after construction crew “rammed” her with their boat while she was protesting in the water.
Tensions have been escalating on Waiheke Island since construction started gathering pace a few weeks ago.
The … View moreA protector at the Kennedy Point marina site was left with a sprained neck and wrist after construction crew “rammed” her with their boat while she was protesting in the water.
Tensions have been escalating on Waiheke Island since construction started gathering pace a few weeks ago.
The developer, Kennedy Point Marina, confirmed it is reviewing the incident, and said protesters had “deliberately putting themselves into the path” of the vessel.
Watch the video and read the full story at the link below.
Holiday time activities.
What educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun … View moreWhat educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun family holiday.
Don’t forget to have some down time as well!
Book week
One book has thousands of solutions. We are are having book sale this week. 3 books for $1 , $1 books and $2 books available . Come and have look at 571 Sandringham.
Plastic Free July – Take up the challenge.
Each year hundreds of thousands of Kiwis take the PLASTIC FREE JULY challenge and make a real difference by refusing single-use plastics. Join the movement today!
Aotearoa Resettled Community Coalition (ARCC) community support
Kia ora e te whānau. Aotearoa Resettled Community Coalition (ARCC, www.arcc.org.nz...) is supporting a Syrian-New Zealander community member from our forced migrant background community. She has recently relocated to Auckland and today is moving with her 5 children from emergency housing to a … View moreKia ora e te whānau. Aotearoa Resettled Community Coalition (ARCC, www.arcc.org.nz...) is supporting a Syrian-New Zealander community member from our forced migrant background community. She has recently relocated to Auckland and today is moving with her 5 children from emergency housing to a house provided by Kainga Ora. The family has basic items such as towels and cutlery, but no essential furniture items such as beds, a fridge, washing machine, sofa, tables, chairs etc. Should you have any such items no longer needed but in reasonable condition that you would be happy to donate to ARCC to support this family, please contact ARCC (james@arcc.org.nz or 09 846 0110 - calls from 9am to 5.30pm). Any items ideally needed this week to support the family with their move.
What have you got for good feng shui in your garden?
Dear neighbours, the July issue of NZ Gardener features the courtyard garden of feng shui expert Boon Yap in her Taipa home. She's also shared some practical tips on getting good feng shui in your garden.
Locals fume after approval of earthworks for replacement Huia Water Treatment Plant
Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.
Watercare had applied for … View moreLocal groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.
Watercare had applied for resource consent to carry out earthworks and vegetation removal for the upcoming replacement of the Huia Water Treatment Plant.
Titirangi Protection Group’s (TPG) spokeswoman Belynda Groot said “it’s totally wrong” for consent to be given after abundant evidence from kauri dieback and ecology experts at the resource consent hearing in April this year advised against the build.
Click the link below to read the full story.
Fabrication apprenticeship available in Rosedale.
SRS group have highly skilled engineers that are able to pass on their skills and knowledge in this Junior Fabricator apprenticeship position available now!
Do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Get in touch now
We’re making every suburb central
Bringing light rail to Auckland will be a game changer. Light rail will come every five minutes to the city and other destinations.
Visit lightrail.co.nz to learn more and share your views.
Massive villa relocation "absolute madness"
What a pleasure to meet Hayley Parsons of Clarks Beach, Auckland. She and husband Chris relocated this huge three-storey villa from Palmerston North to Auckland, and project managed the rebuild of Huntly House from London. Wonderful house, wonderful history.
Free Single Bed frame and mattress for two
Hi,
Free Single wooden bed frame and mattress, serviceable but not fashionable! it comes with another subframe and mattress which slides under the main bed suitable for kids' sleepover.
Please see the photos and the repair patch on the side frame.
Should you are interested, please message me … View moreHi,
Free Single wooden bed frame and mattress, serviceable but not fashionable! it comes with another subframe and mattress which slides under the main bed suitable for kids' sleepover.
Please see the photos and the repair patch on the side frame.
Should you are interested, please message me on neighbourly for pick up arrangement.
Changes to Auckland ferry services from Monday
Kia ora koutou neighbours. Changes are coming to Auckland’s ferry services following the opening of six new piers in the city centre.
The changes, which come into effect on Monday, follow the completion of a $350 million upgrade of the downtown waterfront.
The new piers has resulted in the … View moreKia ora koutou neighbours. Changes are coming to Auckland’s ferry services following the opening of six new piers in the city centre.
The changes, which come into effect on Monday, follow the completion of a $350 million upgrade of the downtown waterfront.
The new piers has resulted in the renumbering of those at the downtown ferry terminal, Auckland Transport (AT) has advised.
The timing of some services will be altered to accommodate the new piers, and some new services will be added.
Click 'read more' for the full story.
Auckland funeral home left body 'to rot' until money was paid, wife says
Kia ora neighbours, a grieving widow claims her husband's body was left to rot for months by a funeral home who demanded she pay them $12,000.
Wei Chen, 39, died in February 2020 after being struck by a boat while diving near Auckland’s Motutapu Island.
He left behind his wife Nan Jiang, … View moreKia ora neighbours, a grieving widow claims her husband's body was left to rot for months by a funeral home who demanded she pay them $12,000.
Wei Chen, 39, died in February 2020 after being struck by a boat while diving near Auckland’s Motutapu Island.
He left behind his wife Nan Jiang, who had been living separately from him since 2017, and their 5-year-old son Rex.
Click the link below to read the full story.
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