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Recent discussions at the Howick Local Board’s public forum on 28 August 2025 highlighted widespread concern over the proposed intensification plans. The Howick Local Board rejected both PC78 and its replacement:
infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
Remember to vote for candidates committed … View moreRecent discussions at the Howick Local Board’s public forum on 28 August 2025 highlighted widespread concern over the proposed intensification plans. The Howick Local Board rejected both PC78 and its replacement:
infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
Remember to vote for candidates committed to protecting and defending what is most important for their community
Many of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!
Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a … View moreMany of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!
Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a spin on the jetski with her own life jacket!
Click read more to learn about Lulu's village life.
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Create a stylish house number plaque from a terracotta plant saucer and some Resene testpots – we show you how. Find out how to make and finish your own plaque with these easy step by step instructions.
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East Auckland needs more than promises it needs action. Paul Young has already helped secure $200 million for the Eastern Busway and $80 million for a new pool, library, and community hub. He’s not just talking about change he’s making it happen.
Paul listens, takes action, and fights for the … View moreEast Auckland needs more than promises it needs action. Paul Young has already helped secure $200 million for the Eastern Busway and $80 million for a new pool, library, and community hub. He’s not just talking about change he’s making it happen.
Paul listens, takes action, and fights for the needs of our growing and diverse community. Whether it’s better transport, improved facilities, or stronger local voices,.
Paul is the candidate with a clear vision and proven results. Vote Paul Young for a future East Auckland deserves. MAKE AUCKLAND YOUNG AGAIN
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It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?
Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and … View moreIt is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?
Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and maintenance
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We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨
We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
… View moreWe’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨
We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
Inspire us in the comments below ...
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life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in … View moreThe treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
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Please help someone start their new life today.
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We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.
Saw this on Facebook from Damian Light. Sharing this for anyone in East Auckland who cares about how our neighbourhoods grow.
Auckland Council has released the draft plans for their new proposal for housing intensification.
This is in response to the legislation that has just passed through … View moreSaw this on Facebook from Damian Light. Sharing this for anyone in East Auckland who cares about how our neighbourhoods grow.
Auckland Council has released the draft plans for their new proposal for housing intensification.
This is in response to the legislation that has just passed through Parliament allowing Auckland one chance to replace Plan Change 78. The replacement has to enable the same capacity (2million homes) which is proposed to be more focused around town centres and rapid transport. This was the direction provided by the Governing Body (Mayor and Councillors), Local Boards haven't had any input until now.
Due to the exceptionally short timeframes required by Parliament, there won't be a full public consultation prior to notification (which must be by 10 October). Local Boards are expecting to have next week to respond and we'll confirm the plan for Howick Local Board on Thursday 21 August.
Now we have the maps, I'll do some analysis of the changes and what it might mean for our communities.
In the meantime, the agenda, maps and supporting materials are available here: infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
There's more detail about how we got here in my previous post:
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