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The amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.
Thank you for inspiring us and showing young … View moreThe amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.
Thank you for inspiring us and showing young people across Aotearoa that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
Kia kaha Marian and Kay!
3 weeks to go to our annual Bayswater Halloween Trail which will take place on Friday, 25 October at Bayswater Park.
Mount your bike, put on your ghost shoes and explore our green route! Register between 5:00pm-6:00pm at Bayswater Park by the playground.
There are some great prizes this year up … View more3 weeks to go to our annual Bayswater Halloween Trail which will take place on Friday, 25 October at Bayswater Park.
Mount your bike, put on your ghost shoes and explore our green route! Register between 5:00pm-6:00pm at Bayswater Park by the playground.
There are some great prizes this year up for grabs thanks to our prize sponsors: Snow Planet, Xtreme Wairau, Kelly Club, GoodFor Wholefoods Refillery and more!
So make sure you don your finest Halloween costumes and be in with a chance to win!
A big thanks to Peninsula Kids child care centre for sponsoring our spot prizes!
Thanks to our other major sponsors and supporters: Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, Auckland Transport Cycling & Walking, Navy, Ngati Whatua o Orakei, Bayswater Marina Ltd, 1st Devonport Scout Group, Devonport Drama, Takapuna Grammar School IB students, FarFar Away and many other wonderful individuals!
PLEASE NOTE: we don’t collect registration forms ahead of the event, but by filling them out in advance and bringing them with you on the day, you will save some valuable time for you and your family.
For more info, photos from last year's event, and to download the registration form, please go to our website: www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz......
Hope to see you there!
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The first twilight market of the summer series. Is tonight!
5pm-8.30pm
Orewa Square
Artisan craft & product stalls, selling everything from clothes to produce, gifts and more plus the food trucks.
Hey Auckland! Did you know that you can earn extra income by sharing your car park with the community?
Parkable is the 'Airbnb of Parking', enabling you to turn your spare parking space into income whenever you aren't using it. On average, people pay $5 per day to park in a … View moreHey Auckland! Did you know that you can earn extra income by sharing your car park with the community?
Parkable is the 'Airbnb of Parking', enabling you to turn your spare parking space into income whenever you aren't using it. On average, people pay $5 per day to park in a residential driveway in Auckland, or up to $150 per month.
- List your space on the app in less than five minutes
- Share your park with the community when it suits you
- Automatic payments each month
- Turn off your listing anytime
Transport is, by far, the most pressing issue on the North Shore.
We have spoken and listened to many in the community and there is growing frustration with the lack of planning, funding and "getting things done" with transport.
The solution is more than just getting double decker buses … View moreTransport is, by far, the most pressing issue on the North Shore.
We have spoken and listened to many in the community and there is growing frustration with the lack of planning, funding and "getting things done" with transport.
The solution is more than just getting double decker buses on Onewa Road
More For The Shore is committed to making improvements to transport and this includes solutions for
• Lake Road
• Onewa Road
• Northcote and Bayswater ferry terminals
• Better Park and Ride facilities including providing and upgrading car parking facilities
More information is available on our website at morefortheshore.org.nz...
Vote Danielle Grant and Grant Gillon – More For The Shore and get better transport of the North Shore.
Rangatira Road (from Teal Cres to Taurus Cres), Beach Haven:
The footpath, kerb & channel repairs that are currently underway are scheduled to continue for 2 months (depending on weather).
Standard work hours are 7am-6pm Monday to Saturday. A contraflow traffic management system is in place.
Happy 40th Birthday Highbury House! Thankyou for having us around to help celebrate last weekend! The place is looking fantastic and we're looking forward to the ELC extension
Hi Neighbours!
The October edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter is out now! It's filled with useful information including the details of the new SuperGold Card app and upgraded website.
In this issue we find out about being Cyber Smart and International Day of Older Persons.
We also … View moreHi Neighbours!
The October edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter is out now! It's filled with useful information including the details of the new SuperGold Card app and upgraded website.
In this issue we find out about being Cyber Smart and International Day of Older Persons.
We also talked to the MenzShed about it's significance within communities across the country.
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To view the current edition go to: bit.ly...
Hi Neighbours,
An opinion survey has found more than half of those polled want Auckland's port gone, and the sooner the better, but what about jobs ? Do you think there are downsides? Read the story below.
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Hi Neighbours,
The almost final report in the New Zealand First-driven study to shift Auckland's port business to Marsden Point, says the idea is the best option, with cost of port expansion and major infrastructure put at $10b. The government is not yet on board, are you? Read the story … View moreHi Neighbours,
The almost final report in the New Zealand First-driven study to shift Auckland's port business to Marsden Point, says the idea is the best option, with cost of port expansion and major infrastructure put at $10b. The government is not yet on board, are you? Read the story below.
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A Three Day extravaganza like one never seen before! One can only imagine the hard work, perseverance and the drive to present the audience with ‘Excellence’ that we saw - three evenings in a row!
Congratulations to the children, the teachers and the parents of this fine school for their … View moreA Three Day extravaganza like one never seen before! One can only imagine the hard work, perseverance and the drive to present the audience with ‘Excellence’ that we saw - three evenings in a row!
Congratulations to the children, the teachers and the parents of this fine school for their relentless contribution.
I am truly proud to support the Excellent Bayview School!
A mother on board a one-hour Jetstar flight couldn't find a rubbish bin in the plane's toilet to dispose of her son's soiled nappy. Instead, she left the nappy inside a nappy bag "safe" in the toilet's corner.
She said she was humiliated by a flight attendant who … View moreA mother on board a one-hour Jetstar flight couldn't find a rubbish bin in the plane's toilet to dispose of her son's soiled nappy. Instead, she left the nappy inside a nappy bag "safe" in the toilet's corner.
She said she was humiliated by a flight attendant who exclaimed loudly that she couldn't leave it there because it was "very stinky", and demanded she retrieve the nappy to stow at her feet.
Have you experienced a similar issue while traveling with your baby? Do you have an in-flight horror story?
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