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When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View moreWhen I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:
The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?
Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million … View moreThe Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?
Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million litres of water a day.
Check out the full list of ways to cut down your water use, here.
School holidays are only a couple of weeks away! The CBTC Holiday Programme offers half and full day options for the first week of the holidays 6-10th. Games and tennis theory organised inside if wet.
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Hello All - I'm a Travel Agent selling domestic now! Things have changed for all of us - have a look at our deals from Queenstown to Family or Couple holidays... please get in touch if I can help you out.
Appreciate any support! Thanks
Bryce
Got a call from someone pretending to be Spark technician advising fibre woul be cut for some works. To recover from the cut he wanted me to go to browser and enter some keystrokes. I said to him that sounded dodgy and asked him to identify himself, he only said spark technician. I pushed further. … View moreGot a call from someone pretending to be Spark technician advising fibre woul be cut for some works. To recover from the cut he wanted me to go to browser and enter some keystrokes. I said to him that sounded dodgy and asked him to identify himself, he only said spark technician. I pushed further. Then he said, if you don'y want to follow my instructions i wll just cut your fibre. I said go ahead, do your worst. To all readers, Be cautious
A retired educator who worked in schools around Auckland's North Shore has been accused of molesting…
Just posting this on the off chance that someone knows this gardener? He is contracted by my landlord to do the gardens, came last week (big catch up after lockdown) and left two large bags full of garden rubbish on my front lawn. I thought perhaps he would be back for them next day, but nothing… View moreJust posting this on the off chance that someone knows this gardener? He is contracted by my landlord to do the gardens, came last week (big catch up after lockdown) and left two large bags full of garden rubbish on my front lawn. I thought perhaps he would be back for them next day, but nothing since last week when he was here. If anyone knows of this guy (sorry, no surname or business name!), can you send me some info on his business name, or let him know to contact me? Many thanks!
Just 30 minutes from Nelson, you'll find this unique hotel - the brainchild of passionate and super-friendly locals Judy and Steve Richards. Would you stay?
Luxury lodges, usually full of overseas tourists and facing the off-peak winter season are slashing prices as much as 60 per cent, making a night at these lodges a little more accessible.
It's a cross between a fighter jet and torpedo - that looks like a shark - and this Queenstown ride has been discounted to encourage more Kiwis to travel.
Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?
If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz … View moreOver 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?
If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz created by our mates at Stanley Street (they're local too!)
People driving to Auckland from Northland might experience delays on Sunday night and Monday morning…
Kia ora Auckland, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.
Go ahead, get … View moreKia ora Auckland, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.
Go ahead, get snapping and illustrate what's beyond your backyard.
Post your photographs in the comments below ⬇️
Aucklanders can celebrate the Māori new year with a smaller Matariki Festival this winter in response to a new normal for Tāmaki Makaurau.
The festival begins on 20 June with the winter solstice and ends on 15 July as the Matariki stars rise. You can experience the sights, lights, sounds and … View moreAucklanders can celebrate the Māori new year with a smaller Matariki Festival this winter in response to a new normal for Tāmaki Makaurau.
The festival begins on 20 June with the winter solstice and ends on 15 July as the Matariki stars rise. You can experience the sights, lights, sounds and learnings of te ao Māori (worldview) in new and different ways.
Gatherings will come closer to you; they’ll be smaller, pop-up and virtual; and the spectacle of Vector Lights for Matariki Festival will bring a striking new Matariki story to the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
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