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The Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!
There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to … View moreThe Canon Summer Snap competition has garnered some stunning photos from across Aotearoa. Once again, Neighbourly is the judge of their People and Communities photograph category so we need you!
There's a camera up for grabs for these talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!
Cast your vote in the poll below before 4pm, 14 February.
Celebrate our natural world and enjoy amazing music with your family and friends at Auckland's largest environmental awareness music festival! As well as a full afternoon and evening of dazzling main stage artists, you can get involved in a fascinating range of workshops, browse our delightful… View moreCelebrate our natural world and enjoy amazing music with your family and friends at Auckland's largest environmental awareness music festival! As well as a full afternoon and evening of dazzling main stage artists, you can get involved in a fascinating range of workshops, browse our delightful eco-friendly stalls and sample sumptuous local food!
Your ticket and donation will go directly to protecting one of the last stands of remnant coastal forest and New Zealand’s largest estuary marine reserve. Over the last 6 years Okura Forest Festival has raised over $75K. This year we aim to have the biggest and most incredible festival ever and raise over $35K!
Saturday 18th Feb From 11am till 11pm
MUSIC LINEUP:
Sam Bartells - Big Tasty Band - The Rvmes - Levi Lights On - Joydah Mae - Caught Inside - Strangely Arousing - Henika - Ungus Ungus Ungus - Odds & Ends - Mema Wilda - Sarah Fadness - Marmalade - Brian Baker - Freya - Beattie Brothers
2023 Workshops to be announced soon
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Thanks for your support.
If you're keen to be involved or help in any way please contact info@okurabush.org.nz
📣 Following this week’s severe weather that has affected Tāmaki Makaurau, we have made the tough decision with our event partner Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA) to cancel Waitangi ki Manukau 2023.
We've all done string pull paintings in our childhood. But doing a Chain Pull on a fluid background is something else.
Acrylic Pour painting is a creative process. No experience or skills needed.
$40 per person. All materials included.
Bring a friend and get $5 off both of you.
Sunday 5th … View moreWe've all done string pull paintings in our childhood. But doing a Chain Pull on a fluid background is something else.
Acrylic Pour painting is a creative process. No experience or skills needed.
$40 per person. All materials included.
Bring a friend and get $5 off both of you.
Sunday 5th February 4-5pm at the Whangaparaoa Hall.
To register, call Dil: 0211 439 679
This will be conducted by David Bayly who has extensive knowledge of both the history as well as flora and fauna of the area.
The walk covers around 5kms of rolling terrain and crosses through some of the most beautiful countryside in the area including trails not normally open to the public; so… View moreThis will be conducted by David Bayly who has extensive knowledge of both the history as well as flora and fauna of the area.
The walk covers around 5kms of rolling terrain and crosses through some of the most beautiful countryside in the area including trails not normally open to the public; so a real one-off opportunity.
The trails are not overly physically challenging but solid walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather is definitely advised.
Please see attached pdf for more details.
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Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and … View moreLearn with us
Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and undergraduate degrees to Master and Doctorate level. With subjects including, education, humanities, indigenous studies, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, radio broadcasting, sciences, marae centred learning and much more! With delivery available at multiple sites and some with online delivery we invite you to find out more.
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Hi Folks.
Looking for someone to do cambelt and think water pump on my granddaughters 1995 Toyota RAV, have been told that both should be done at the same time? The car is running real well but sitting on 185000, so think due.
Thanks
Stan
With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?
*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*
We are taking a cautious approach to opening our facilities this morning and will open them when and where we safely can. This may mean delayed openings for some and closures for others.
Please check individual facilities for further details such as:
www.aucklandleisure.co.nz...
… View moreWe are taking a cautious approach to opening our facilities this morning and will open them when and where we safely can. This may mean delayed openings for some and closures for others.
Please check individual facilities for further details such as:
www.aucklandleisure.co.nz...
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz......
Keep an eye on the Auckland Emergency Management website for the latest updates on the storm:
bit.ly...
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View moreSir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.
Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.
Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.
Semi Retired Driving Instructor offering free advice and tips how to pass a VTNZ driving test, parents can now coach up to driving test standard with this info
For more info call or text Steve on Ph: 027 3430869.
Email: steveproc777@gmail.com
As a semi retired driving instructor I used to … View moreSemi Retired Driving Instructor offering free advice and tips how to pass a VTNZ driving test, parents can now coach up to driving test standard with this info
For more info call or text Steve on Ph: 027 3430869.
Email: steveproc777@gmail.com
As a semi retired driving instructor I used to own one of Auckland's well known driving schools. I am now offering people my driving lessons experience for free with all the tips and tricks on how to pass a driving test. Most parents do a great job of coaching their children but don't have the tools to get up to test standard. Tips like how to navigate roundabouts and do observation points, lane changing procedures, flush medians, merging, speed zones, how and when to do the MIB - men in black procedures etc and the list goes on.
Please Note : I am trying out this new strategy to save people heaps on driving lessons and also it's a neighbourly gesture so learners can pass their test at VTNZ and avoid critical errors.
To assist Aucklanders in disposing of debris and other storm-related waste on their properties and in the community, as quickly and efficiently as possible, we’ve compiled the following information and advice.
We are undertaking rapid building assessments across the region to determine whether a building is safe to occupy and whether it poses a safety risk to others.
Following an inspection, a building will receive either a white, yellow or red placard – or sticker. Find out what it means by … View moreWe are undertaking rapid building assessments across the region to determine whether a building is safe to occupy and whether it poses a safety risk to others.
Following an inspection, a building will receive either a white, yellow or red placard – or sticker. Find out what it means by clicking on 'Read More'.
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