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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.
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The May-June issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available at transport hubs across Auckland.
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Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our Auckland… View moreSunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our Auckland veterans and fallen soldiers with their letters to friends and loved ones back home.
Here are letters from Michael Menzies, a Prisoner of War in Japan, to his friend Norm Ryder:
6/5/45
Dear Norm,
Still existing and anticipating a speedy reunion.
Appreciate your kind thoughts and wishes.
I often have the Queen St blues and a perpetual Waitemata thirst and occasionally a nicotine fit.
Received three of your letters and am anxiously
awaiting for more.
Your Affectionate Pal
Snowy
Michael Menzies' letter to his relatives:
2/12/43
Dear Auntie Kate and Ange,
I received your very welcomed letter dated May 25th on Nov 25 th.
Although Jack has received a parcel from St Johns Association London and a very brief letter from Kathleen, this is the first I have received in twenty two long months.
I had given up all hope of getting mail so imagine the thrill it gave me.
There is only one thing I need Auntie and that is news, especially of Pat.
Please don’t keep it from me if anything has happened to him for that would only hurt me all the more.
I can’t help but think the worst has happened to him.
How is everyone in New Zealand?
I have made several radio broadcasts from here, did you hear any of them?
Of course I know you’ll understand when I tell you that our correspondence is limited in more ways than one.
Please don’t send money as you suggested, but a few packs of cigarettes, gum, and a photo would be very welcome.
Apart from a few attacks of asthma Jack is very well and sends his love to all.
I assure you Auntie that you have no need to worry so much over Jack or myself as we are both together which makes it much easier on me and under the circumstances the treatment is fair enough.
There are many things I want to ask you and tell you but unfortunately they will have to wait until peace has been restored once more to this mad world.
Well auntie I sincerely hope this letter finds you in the very best of health and
Along with it I send the seasons greetings and all my love.
Lots and lots of love.
Mick
Auckland Star Nov 1945 (2).PDF story about Menzies brothers as Prisoners of War.PDF Download View
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I am selling a Stinky Feet arcade game, arcade game machine parts and several arcade manuals on Trademe. All of these were found in an abandoned storage container.
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I have found a few pieces within an abandoned storage container. Herewith a list of the antiques which had also been listed on Trademe. If you need more info or are interested please feel free to send me a message.
Blue Glass Decanter
Brown Glass Decanter
Large vase
Large Soap Stone sculpture with… View moreI have found a few pieces within an abandoned storage container. Herewith a list of the antiques which had also been listed on Trademe. If you need more info or are interested please feel free to send me a message.
Blue Glass Decanter
Brown Glass Decanter
Large vase
Large Soap Stone sculpture with base
Blue display plate
Painted flower plate
small bowl cup - Wedgewood Patrician
small bowl cup - England
chinese ivory man
red glass plate (Murano)
lotus flower green vase (vase) (Blue Mountain collection - canadian handcrafted)
Chinese small vase - square wooden base
Painted flower trinket box
Soapstone elephant
small glass candle holders
2 x soapstone ash trays
2 x candle holders possible crystal each
2 x blue and green glass birds
8 x Crystal wine glases
Trinket Pot with Rose Royal Addington
Small Clear Swarovski Swan
Large Black & Clear Swarovski Swan
Swarovski holder/stand (Silver Crystal)
2 x Sealion wine glases
small pottery pot
Auckland Bell
Milk pourer crystal
large pottery bowl
Small crystal vase 3 stripe pattern on base
Small glass vase sun / flower pattern on base possible
5 x small crystal tumblers with gold and flowers
2 x crystal wine glases with gold and flowers
Printed Rose de Provins J Godfr…
Storage 3 silver dish EPHS crow
small pottery pot like bag
small glass ring holder
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For more info call or text Steve on Ph: 027 3430869.
I established and owned a well known driving school in Auckland. As a neighbourly gesture, I can take anyone for a one hour lesson in their own car for $40 per hour.
N.B - You must use your own car for the lesson.
Please feel free to ask any … View moreFor more info call or text Steve on Ph: 027 3430869.
I established and owned a well known driving school in Auckland. As a neighbourly gesture, I can take anyone for a one hour lesson in their own car for $40 per hour.
N.B - You must use your own car for the lesson.
Please feel free to ask any questions. During driving lessons we will do 1: Driver observation and signalling at roundabouts 2: Lane changing procedures 3: Forward Parking 4: Three-point turns 5: Reverse Parallel Parking Procedures 6 : Flush Median Procedures 7: Gap Selection 8: 50 kph - 60kph zones and motorway driving etc.
Call or text Steve anytime on Ph: 027 3430869
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Hi Auckland,
How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?
April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.
Anzac dawn and commemorative services up … View moreHi Auckland,
How are you commemorating Anzac Day? What stories have been passed down through your whānau?
April 25 marks the 106-year anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, one of the most costly campaigns for the Allied Forces during World War I.
Anzac dawn and commemorative services up and down the country are scheduled to get underway after widespread cancellations last year, due to the nation being under Alert Level 4 restrictions.
The NZDF have advised of a reduced presence of military personnel at Anzac services due to deployment at MIQ facilities.
You can check out where the Anzac day services are on this interactive map on the RSA website.
Feel free and share your stories below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used your local community paper.
Hi Neighbours, If buses are running near empty, maybe the traditional way of providing public transport needs a rethink. Read the story below on the empty buses of Hobsonville Point. What's the answer ?
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