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!

2214 days ago

Former teachers at Auckland daycare chain blow whistle on 'unsafe' practices

Josephine Franks Reporter from Manukau Courier

Kia ora neighbours, young children are being put at risk by poor hygiene and understaffing at Discoveries Educare, former teachers claim.

The chain was subject to 26 complaints to the Ministry of Education in two years, including allegations of abuse and neglect and insufficient supervision.

But… View more
Kia ora neighbours, young children are being put at risk by poor hygiene and understaffing at Discoveries Educare, former teachers claim.

The chain was subject to 26 complaints to the Ministry of Education in two years, including allegations of abuse and neglect and insufficient supervision.

But Discoveries says the organisation was "committed to [ensuring] the safety and wellbeing of all children that attend its centres". Read the full story below.

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2214 days ago

PRODUCT RECALL: Villa Maria brand Lightly Sparkling Rosé 2018

Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you been affected? Villa Maria Estate Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Lightly Sparkling Rosé 2018 as some bottles may be chipped. This could cause injury if the glass falls into the wine.

Package size and description: The product is sold in a 750ml glass bottle.
Distribution:
-… View more
Have you been affected? Villa Maria Estate Ltd is recalling a specific batch of its Lightly Sparkling Rosé 2018 as some bottles may be chipped. This could cause injury if the glass falls into the wine.

Package size and description: The product is sold in a 750ml glass bottle.
Distribution:
- Supermarkets and various liquor outlets throughout New Zealand
- Villa Maria cellar door Marlborough
- Villa Maria cellar door Auckland
- Villa Maria cellar door Hawke’s Bay
- Villa Maria wine sale which took place at the Auckland and Hawke’s Bay cellar doors

Click here for consumer advice.

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2219 days ago

Poll: Would you try a plant-based diet?

Neighbourly.co.nz

A Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based … View moreA Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based diet? Vote in the poll below.

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Would you try a plant-based diet?
  • 25% Absolutely - I’m open to trying it
    25% Complete
  • 23.5% No way - I love eating meat
    23.5% Complete
  • 14.1% I am already following a plant-based diet
    14.1% Complete
  • 37.3% I regularly eat plant-based but still enjoy meat
    37.3% Complete
2119 votes
2220 days ago

Lawn mowing

Annie from East Tamaki

Need sm1 for lawn mowing..

2214 days ago

Dare to explore

The Team from Auckland Council

Unleash your kids' imagination with Kia Māia te Whai Dare to Explore.

This free programme for kids aged 5-12 years has over 60 fun-filled activities that'll keep them reading over the summer holidays.
Learn more

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2215 days ago

Cafe Cooking 101!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Learn to make delicious Eggs Benedict, Muffins, Cookies & more over 3 afternoon sessions.
Tue 21, Wed 22, 23 Jan 2020 | 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

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2224 days ago

Fraud/Scammer ‘so called Builder’ Sanjay Kumar

Bianca from Goodwood Heights

i.stuff.co.nz...

i.stuff.co.nz...

Please get in touch if any others have been scammed by this guy. There are a few of us who would like to take it to fairgo so the police take notice of this guy and his criminal activity of scamming people.

2215 days ago

Celebrate the launch of two new Readers Tours with TV Guide!

The Team from Readers Tours

For over three decades, Readers Tours has been taking our loyal readers on unforgettable journeys exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand’s hidden gems.

The much loved North and South Island Journeys are back for 2020, along with the launch of two new escapes in both the NorthView more
For over three decades, Readers Tours has been taking our loyal readers on unforgettable journeys exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand’s hidden gems.

The much loved North and South Island Journeys are back for 2020, along with the launch of two new escapes in both the North and South Island. These new shorter escapes are the perfect length of time for those adventurous seniors who want a taste of the spectacular excursions and sights our country has to offer.

To celebrate the launch of our brand new tours, our friends at TV Guide and Neighbourly are giving away a year’s subscription for TV Guide to one lucky adventurer!

All you have to do is tell us a New Zealand destination you would love to visit via this link and you'll be in the draw to win!

Entries close 19th December 2019.
Go into win

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2217 days ago

Lime and Wave e-scooters to be withdrawn from Auckland streets

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland Council has ordered Lime and Wave e-scooters be removed from the streets by December 6.
E-scooter operators Beam, Flamingo, Jump and Neuron have been successful gaining licences for the next six months, and will collectively be allowed 3200 e-scooters on the streets from December 3.
The … View more
Auckland Council has ordered Lime and Wave e-scooters be removed from the streets by December 6.
E-scooter operators Beam, Flamingo, Jump and Neuron have been successful gaining licences for the next six months, and will collectively be allowed 3200 e-scooters on the streets from December 3.
The e-scooters have self-braking abilities when going down hills and would not operate between 1am and 6am.
Do you think these conditions will make e-scooter use safer? What else should be done? Let us know in the comments.

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