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Hi Auckland,
What are your water-saving hacks?
Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.
Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the … View moreHi Auckland,
What are your water-saving hacks?
Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.
Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the region’s storage lakes, and a new supply boost all eventuate as hoped.
Watercare said Aucklanders had significantly cut water use, and the biggest supply boost – another 50 million litres a day from the Waikato River – should be available from August.
Presently, Auckland's dams are 51.4 per cent full compared with an average of 76.6, and Auckland's water usage is more than 10 per cent lower than Watercare had estimated.
Share your saving tips below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community paper.
Join the Rangatira Reserve Rangers for a working bee this Saturday 1st May. Meet 10 am – 1 pm at 99 Kia Ora Road. The group is preparing some areas for planting this season 🌱
What to bring? spades, gloves, snacks, water, and enclosed shoes.
Please let Andy know if you can make it … View moreJoin the Rangatira Reserve Rangers for a working bee this Saturday 1st May. Meet 10 am – 1 pm at 99 Kia Ora Road. The group is preparing some areas for planting this season 🌱
What to bring? spades, gloves, snacks, water, and enclosed shoes.
Please let Andy know if you can make it andyirwin.nz@gmail.com
Black Brother Laser Printer / Copy / Scan
Mono - Black & White print & copy. Scans in colour.
Model - HL - L2380DW
All in working order. Good condition.
Needs new toner - Brother TN2315 High Yield Toner Cartridge which is available from the Warehouse Stationary.
To arrange pick up from … View moreBlack Brother Laser Printer / Copy / Scan
Mono - Black & White print & copy. Scans in colour.
Model - HL - L2380DW
All in working order. Good condition.
Needs new toner - Brother TN2315 High Yield Toner Cartridge which is available from the Warehouse Stationary.
To arrange pick up from me at Takapuna.
Freedom Furniture Wardrobe Unit
Pewter - sturdy metal frame on wheels with hanger, bottom shoe storage & 3 hard metal shelves for extra storage.
Great for storage, can hold loads & ideal for a studio or apartment with limited wardrobe space.
Dimensions:
Height including wheels = 168cm
… View moreFreedom Furniture Wardrobe Unit
Pewter - sturdy metal frame on wheels with hanger, bottom shoe storage & 3 hard metal shelves for extra storage.
Great for storage, can hold loads & ideal for a studio or apartment with limited wardrobe space.
Dimensions:
Height including wheels = 168cm
Length = 135cm
Width = 37cm
Comes with all nuts, bolts & hooks which slot onto the frame to hang more gear!
Primo condition. Has been unused in storage for 10 years.
To arrange pick up from Takapuna or my storage unit at Mt Roskill.
The seed pods of this nasty pest plant are maturing now, and will soon release hundreds of seeds that are carried long distances by the wind www.weedbusters.org.nz...
Remove the pods (carefully - wear gloves to protect yourself from the irritating sap..) and put them in the rubbish, not your … View moreThe seed pods of this nasty pest plant are maturing now, and will soon release hundreds of seeds that are carried long distances by the wind www.weedbusters.org.nz...
Remove the pods (carefully - wear gloves to protect yourself from the irritating sap..) and put them in the rubbish, not your compost bin.
Pull up the root if you can, or cut the vine near the ground. Dab a blob of herbicide gel (if you have that) on the freshly-cut stump.
More advice on dealing with moth plant on the S.T.A.M.P Facebook page: Society Totally Against Moth Plant
Heartbeats is a community-based cardiac support group for heart event survivors, their families and whanau.
It is supported by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at the North Shore Hospital and also works closely with the Heart Foundation NZ.
We are very inclusive and welcome ALL heart event … View moreHeartbeats is a community-based cardiac support group for heart event survivors, their families and whanau.
It is supported by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at the North Shore Hospital and also works closely with the Heart Foundation NZ.
We are very inclusive and welcome ALL heart event survivors to come along and learn about heart disease and heart health management from the experiences of those who are on the same journey.
Heartbeats meets at the Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna, on the first THURSDAY of each month, at 10:00am and we have regular guest speakers from the medical, pharmacy, physiotherapy and psychotherapy/counselling healthcare communities.
NEXT MEETING is Thursday the 6th May, at the Mary Thomas Centre, and our guest speaker is one of Auckland's leading dietitians, Anna Sloan, Reg. Dietitian, who will be discussing heart healthy diets and the important nutrients for heart health after a heart event: as well as the impact of medications in our dietary requirements.
Come along, bring a friend, and learn how to deal with and manage your heart health journey!
Contact for more information: Trent at 0220 606 199 or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com... 476099493155288/
If you have any inorganic rubbish or junk to get rid of please give us a call for a free estimation.
021 586 544
We will sort and load everything - ensuring as much as possible is gifted to local charities or community groups or recycled.
Long-Sleeve men's shirting collection recently arrived at our Red Cross Shop, 18 Link Drive, Wairau Park, Auckland.
Grab your one fast!
Can you join the Pest Free Kaipātiki Nature Challenge?
Between 30 April and 3 May is the annual City Nature Challenge, a global biodiversity survey carried out by the public, volunteers and scientists.
We are running our own challenge in this period to record as many living species as possible … View moreCan you join the Pest Free Kaipātiki Nature Challenge?
Between 30 April and 3 May is the annual City Nature Challenge, a global biodiversity survey carried out by the public, volunteers and scientists.
We are running our own challenge in this period to record as many living species as possible within the Kaipātiki area.
We need your help to do this.
Follow the project here: inaturalist.nz...
You and PFK will be contributing to the Auckland Tamaki Makaurau City Nature Challenge, and providing important scientific data.
Full details are on our website www.pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz...
Pick up from Greenhithe asap. Fan heaters. Txt 021354321.
Pick up from Greenhithe asap. Simpson 5.5kg. Txt 021354321
A new eastbound off-ramp from state highway 18 has opened at Paul Matthews Rd on Tuesday.
All east bound traffic will now drive through a new intersection at the road.
Under the new layout, drivers have to turn right at new traffic lights on the off-ramp to head to Unsworth Heights, state … View moreA new eastbound off-ramp from state highway 18 has opened at Paul Matthews Rd on Tuesday.
All east bound traffic will now drive through a new intersection at the road.
Under the new layout, drivers have to turn right at new traffic lights on the off-ramp to head to Unsworth Heights, state highway 1 at Constellation Drive or to East Coast Bays.
"This is a significant change to how people move around and as expected, we have seen queues on the off-ramp during the morning peak as everyone gets used to the new road layout," said Waka Kotahi national manager of infrastructure delivery Andy Thackwray.
“We’re advising that delays during peak hours will likely continue while people adjust to these changes and we’re asking people to plan ahead and allow extra time to travel.”
The transport agency has encouraged drivers to avoid state highway 18 and use alternative routes where possible as they get used to the changes.
People travelling from west Auckland to the city can use state highway 16 instead.
The number of vehicles using the off-ramp will decrease when the northbound connection between state highway 18 and state highway 1 opens in about 18 months, Waka Kotahi said.
The change in layout paves the way for construction of the new motorway lanes and shared paths, the agency said.
A transport upgrade will see the Northern Busway extended from Constellation to Albany Station.
It includes a new motorway connection between state highway 1 and state highway 18 and will access the western ring route, along with travel to Auckland International Airport.
It will deliver more than 7 km of walking and cycling paths, road and park connections.
Work is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.
Go to Auckland Northern Corridor project page or phone 0800 624 776 for more information.
Thespianage host bi-weekly drop-in Improv sessions at TheatreWorks (goo.gl/maps/NCahYGyPv1nKgfxR9), so if you've ever wanted to give it a go, or wish to hone your Improv skills, this is for you!
$10 per person
Either by:
* ticket link (trybooking.co.nz/GLR)
* cash (correct change)
… View moreThespianage host bi-weekly drop-in Improv sessions at TheatreWorks (goo.gl/maps/NCahYGyPv1nKgfxR9), so if you've ever wanted to give it a go, or wish to hone your Improv skills, this is for you!
$10 per person
Either by:
* ticket link (trybooking.co.nz/GLR)
* cash (correct change)
Sunday 16 May
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Going in deep this week to REALLY listening and observing, and responding directly to what's there.
Bring your openness, and be willing to give things a go and have fun!
World War 2 veteran Bruce Powell is still driving at 102.
The old soldier survived serving six years in the British army and narrowly missed the World War 2 battle of Dunkirk in 1940 because he contracted meningitis.
Read more below:
www.stuff.co.nz...
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