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Hurry! You’ve got just 5 days to nominate your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Auckland and give their mahi the recognition it deserves. 16 regions, 16 winners. All it takes is one nomination.
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At Auckland Museum, we’re developing a new exhibition centred on emotions and connections through shared messages, and are welcoming submissions that highlight love, loss and longing.
Selected submissions will be featured in the exhibition, so whether it's a letter, email, card or even a … View moreAt Auckland Museum, we’re developing a new exhibition centred on emotions and connections through shared messages, and are welcoming submissions that highlight love, loss and longing.
Selected submissions will be featured in the exhibition, so whether it's a letter, email, card or even a text message with an emotive story behind it - we want to hear from you!
Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.
Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours –… View moreSmall business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.
Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours – so you can get on with business sooner.
Prospa is New Zealand’s small business lending specialist, and we’re here to help you Beat 2020. Get in touch with our team of friendly business lending specialists today!
I want to say thanks to our caring New Windsor community. On Saturday afternoon I went to the supermarket and when I got home I thought I would leave my car running to give the battery a charge as I have been working from home since Covid and the car had been sitting for a while. I intended to … View moreI want to say thanks to our caring New Windsor community. On Saturday afternoon I went to the supermarket and when I got home I thought I would leave my car running to give the battery a charge as I have been working from home since Covid and the car had been sitting for a while. I intended to return and turn the car off after about half hour or so. Yes you can guess. Like a ding bat I went inside, packed things away, got distracted, and forgot all about the car. In the morning I am relaxing when I hear someone in my house. Next thing I see a guy in my kitchen and he says "we were worried, are you ok........." (I am in my dressing gown - if it couldn't get more embarrassing). The evening before one of my neighbours had spotted the car running when he walked to the dairy. The next morning he noticed it was still running and mentioned it others. They came to my house to check that I was all right, and had even rung the police to say they thought something may be wrong. I was ok, if not very embarrassed. Feeling rather sheepish at the time I don't think I thanked them properly for their caring, observant, community feel. So big thanks to you all, you really made me realise how lucky I am to have neighbours, and a community, like you. PS: I did rang the police to let them know also lol. Love to you all. Kia kaha, Maurice
Mac Senior Net Auckland is a Not for Profit Organisation. We offer computer and technology training for people over 50. We would like to be able to offer a classroom environment for small groups, often no more than six people being taught by other members gifting their time and expertise.
We are… View moreMac Senior Net Auckland is a Not for Profit Organisation. We offer computer and technology training for people over 50. We would like to be able to offer a classroom environment for small groups, often no more than six people being taught by other members gifting their time and expertise.
We are looking for a venue with reliable internet connection where we can hold workshops throughout the year for our members.
If you can help please contact me Ph 021 2148386
Thanks & regards
Janet
All DynaSpeak NZCEL classes will continue online for the time being. All sites remain closed to students and visitors. We will update you further as the situation changes.
Hi All,
Hope you are keeping active and well in these trying times.
I’ve noticed various parts of the Hilary trail are closed, however am wondering if there is a section that people are aware of which is long enough to run circa 42km consecutively?
I have the Taupo ultra coming up and am keen … View moreHi All,
Hope you are keeping active and well in these trying times.
I’ve noticed various parts of the Hilary trail are closed, however am wondering if there is a section that people are aware of which is long enough to run circa 42km consecutively?
I have the Taupo ultra coming up and am keen for a practice run through trails beforehand!
Mouth-watering savoury Beef cheese burgers with pickled beetroot, handmade mayo and crispy onion rings on the side.
Hi neighbours, Support services for parents have been inundated with pleas for help from struggling families in need of essential items - like nappies, and sanitary products - during coronavirus lockdown.
Auckland-based charity The Mums' Clique is getting more than 100 requests per day for … View moreHi neighbours, Support services for parents have been inundated with pleas for help from struggling families in need of essential items - like nappies, and sanitary products - during coronavirus lockdown.
Auckland-based charity The Mums' Clique is getting more than 100 requests per day for its essential items packs and Plunket has noted more babies are developing wounds from being left in nappies for long periods because their parents can’t afford to buy more.
Click the story to find out more - including how you can help support these families if you would like to.
Supporting local is a great way to reconnect with your community and support nearby New Zealand businesses…
How can we help you?
Exceed's specialists can help you fix:
☑️Windows that flop fully open when you only want to open then slightly
☑️Stiff, jamming sliding doors and … View moreSupporting local is a great way to reconnect with your community and support nearby New Zealand businesses…
How can we help you?
Exceed's specialists can help you fix:
☑️Windows that flop fully open when you only want to open then slightly
☑️Stiff, jamming sliding doors and rollers that are heavy and don't like to slide
☑️Damaged or broken hinged doors and bi-fold doors
☑️Draughty homes & properties where heat escapes from gaps around doors and windows
☑️Doors and windows that don’t close or lock properly
☑️Wet, damp and leaking windows & doors
We also specialise in the installation of security hardware and retractable insect screens for windows & doors.
Our commitment and promise to our customers is:
☑️We'll arrive clean, tidy and ready to help.
☑️We respect your home. We use shoe covers & tidy up after ourselves.
☑️We'll arrive on time or call prior to advise if we are running late or early.
☑️Our front-line team have undergone a security background check for your peace of mind.
☑️We honour all manufacturers’ warranty statements on all products we supply and install.
☑️Our mobile vans are fully equipped with all the parts and tools we need to complete most jobs.
Every time you book a visit with us you support a Kiwi business and family. Buy local to support locals ?? ??
This may seem a little odd but I have about one kilo of fabulous prawn heads and shells to anyone who may want to make stock from them. I have too many already. They are just the heads and body shells from where I have shelled them prior to eating the body of the prawns. The heads have all the head… View moreThis may seem a little odd but I have about one kilo of fabulous prawn heads and shells to anyone who may want to make stock from them. I have too many already. They are just the heads and body shells from where I have shelled them prior to eating the body of the prawns. The heads have all the head meat still in them, (I dont eat that bit). Seems a waste of such good stock making ingredients.
Dear neighbours,
Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View moreDear neighbours,
Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View moreAuckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.
On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.
Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.
Does anyone know where I can hire one of these amazing machines?
Or is there anyone out there looking to sell theirs?
Youth in central Auckland have taken it upon themselves to clean up rubbish in the polluted Oakley Creek.
Eight teenagers cleared out 25 kilograms of rubbish in under an hour on August 9.
Salvation Army youth worker Raymond Tuala, 22, said the group is predominantly Māori, a culture that … View moreYouth in central Auckland have taken it upon themselves to clean up rubbish in the polluted Oakley Creek.
Eight teenagers cleared out 25 kilograms of rubbish in under an hour on August 9.
Salvation Army youth worker Raymond Tuala, 22, said the group is predominantly Māori, a culture that considers rivers important.
“When I asked the teens what they wanted to do, one of the things that came up was the pollution and rubbish in their local river,” he said.
“They did a pretty good job all around with the clean up.”
The teens are from Mt Roskill, Mt Albert and Lynfield in central Auckland.
In 2019, the creek was slapped with a public health warning after testing revealed high levels of faecal matter in the water.
Gumboots and gloves were worn as a safety measure during the clean up.
Tuala said he hopes to take the group out to clean the lake once a week when lockdown laws have relaxed.
“The young people were loving it,” he said.
“We’re hoping to spread awareness about how much pollution is actually going into the river.”
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