Otara, Auckland

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2178 days ago

Man who got laid off at Christmas holds 'I want full-time work' sign by roadside

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Does anyone have a job for David Cowgill?

The unemployed 62-year-old,who was hired in a day after holding up a "I need a job" sign by a road is back, looking for work again after he was laid off at Christmas.

David was seen standing the whole day on Tuesday at the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Does anyone have a job for David Cowgill?

The unemployed 62-year-old,who was hired in a day after holding up a "I need a job" sign by a road is back, looking for work again after he was laid off at Christmas.

David was seen standing the whole day on Tuesday at the Kumeū roundabout in north-west Auckland holding a new sign "I want full-time work. Laid off Xmas".

To read more, click here.

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2171 days ago

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...

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2171 days ago

Are you building your own home or have you just finished? We're keen to hear from you

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

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The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.

Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

2172 days ago

It matters where you study

Manukau Institute of Technology

MIT degree graduates earn more.*

Don't miss out, apply now for our 2020 intake .
Apply now

2173 days ago

Be in to win with The Editors’ Escape - 2 DAYS TO GO!

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Our friends at NZ House & Garden are giving away tickets to their popular House Tours this season. Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Visit www.editorsescape.co.nz... for more information and to secure your spot today.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

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2173 days ago

What Auckland should learn from from the Aussie bushfires

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The devastating Australian bushfires could be a foretaste of risks from global warming. So is Auckland moving fast enough to get it's climate change action underway ? Read the story below:

2173 days ago

Ormiston U3A next meeting

Mike from Flat Bush

We next meet at 10am on Thursday January 23rd at the Old School Hall corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphys Road. Main speaker is Phil Sai-Louie on False History. What you read about early NZ may not be true. All welcome, free admission, morning tea provided. Come along and see what U3A is… View moreWe next meet at 10am on Thursday January 23rd at the Old School Hall corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphys Road. Main speaker is Phil Sai-Louie on False History. What you read about early NZ may not be true. All welcome, free admission, morning tea provided. Come along and see what U3A is all about. Contact Mike Lowe 279 3956

2173 days ago

Create a legacy website

The Mind Lab

Imagine building your own website and ensuring an everlasting connection with your children, grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren not yet born.

Web Design and Animation and Filmmaking are two modules in The Mind Lab’s Tech Toolbox that can make your legacy a reality.

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Imagine building your own website and ensuring an everlasting connection with your children, grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren not yet born.

Web Design and Animation and Filmmaking are two modules in The Mind Lab’s Tech Toolbox that can make your legacy a reality.

Tech Toolbox offers unique evening courses for adults who are keen to try something new by guiding groups through hands-on experience with a range of creative technologies.

Bookings are now open

View the schedule and book.

No experience necessary, just a willingness to have a go and see where your curiosity takes you.
Find out more

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2173 days ago

Let’s respect the neighbourhood we live in

The Team from Auckland Council

If you see dumped rubbish call 0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867).

Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000.

Your waste is your responsibility. For more information on how to dispose of unwanted items check out aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Find out more

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2174 days ago

Do more of what you love

Ryman village living lets you worry less and play more. Experience our retirement villages.

0800 555 103 | rymanhealthcare.co.nz
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2174 days ago

Crystal Chandelier

Maria from Flat Bush

🤩 New Crystal Chandelier
💕Beautiful Crystal Chandelier (Batten fix)💎✨Easy to install: We can instal it for FREE (within Auckland area only)
✨No need to pay for electrician
✨Just USE existing downlight (fits downlight with fascia diameter of up to 150mm)
✨Suitable for bedroom, … View more
🤩 New Crystal Chandelier
💕Beautiful Crystal Chandelier (Batten fix)💎✨Easy to install: We can instal it for FREE (within Auckland area only)
✨No need to pay for electrician
✨Just USE existing downlight (fits downlight with fascia diameter of up to 150mm)
✨Suitable for bedroom, hallway, dining and living area with low stud or high stud ceiling.😍
👀This Crystal Chandelier will surely makeover your room from simple downlight to elegant crystal chandelier👀😍

Price: $395

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2174 days ago

Very elegant tempered glass dining table with matching black chairs. This is a used item, some imperfections (on chairs only) as seen on photos but still fit for purpose. Selling for a very low price of $215.00 for the lot. Pick-up only at East Tamaki Auckland, near Botany Town Centre. Dimensions: L - 1800mm x W - 900mm x H - 745mm

Arlene from East Tamaki Heights

Very elegant tempered glass dining table with matching black chairs. This is a used item, some imperfections (on chairs only) as seen on photos but still fit for purpose. Selling for a very low price of $215.00 for the lot. Pick-up only at East Tamaki Auckland, near Botany Town Centre.

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Very elegant tempered glass dining table with matching black chairs. This is a used item, some imperfections (on chairs only) as seen on photos but still fit for purpose. Selling for a very low price of $215.00 for the lot. Pick-up only at East Tamaki Auckland, near Botany Town Centre.

Dimensions:
L - 1800mm x W - 900mm x H - 745mm

Negotiable

2175 days ago

9am Outdoor SaturdayFREE Zumba Ormiston

Ally from Flat Bush

9am Saturday mornings
Flat Bush School Rd, Barry Curtis Park ^_^
FREE to join in
alisonheremaia.zumba.com

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2175 days ago

Animal Evac NZ deployed to Australia

Animal Evac NZ

With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, … View more
With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, international humanitarian aid, veterinary medicine, disaster victim identification, paramedicine, incident management, animal control, wildland firefighting and technical animal rescue.

Animal Evac is asking for donations to support their work on the ground in Australia and in responding to future emergencies. They are extremely grateful to the organisations and individuals who have already supported this deployment and helped make it possible.

To learn more about Animal Evac’s work and to stay up to date with their Australian deployment, follow them on Facebook or visit our Website
Donate now

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