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1/136 Lynn Road
Auction @ 5pm Sept 22 On-site
- Vendor very keen to sell and free up funds for other projects.
- This is the ideal and highly affordable 3 bedroom, free-standing, partially renovated Starter home.
- Freshly painted roof, interiors & decks.
- Manicured lawns & gardens, double… View more1/136 Lynn Road
Auction @ 5pm Sept 22 On-site
- Vendor very keen to sell and free up funds for other projects.
- This is the ideal and highly affordable 3 bedroom, free-standing, partially renovated Starter home.
- Freshly painted roof, interiors & decks.
- Manicured lawns & gardens, double carport and additional carparking.
- 200 meters from primary school, Kindergarten, Daycare & community center, corner Dairy, Takeaway and Café', Lynn Park & Playground.
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Glenfiled College is doing a fundraiser for the team going to Space Camp in July 2020. There is a special viewing of Apollo 11. Details Below. Come and support the students as they look to get to this camp next year
Starts Monday 30th September.
The Northcote Tavern Event is a 5K run/walk held every Monday with a 6:15pm start for walkers and 6:30pm for the runners. The event is held during the months of daylight savings with a break over Christmas.
It is organised by Calliope Athletic and Harrier Club … View moreStarts Monday 30th September.
The Northcote Tavern Event is a 5K run/walk held every Monday with a 6:15pm start for walkers and 6:30pm for the runners. The event is held during the months of daylight savings with a break over Christmas.
It is organised by Calliope Athletic and Harrier Club members and sponsored by the Northcote Tavern being based within the tavern grounds
Gold Coin Donation, Spot Prizes. Come join the fun!!!
New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?
Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.
Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls… View moreNew Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?
Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.
Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls for the collection of official statistics on hate crimes, looks at discrimination in our schools and takes a stroll through Auckland, now one of the most diverse cities in the world.
To take part in the survey, click here
Hello neighbours,
Auckland mayoral candidate Craig Lord wants to build a monorail to solve the Super City's transport woes, however the plan has been rubbished by Auckland Transport.
To read more, click here.
Hi neighbours, soft plastic recycling bins are coming back.
The Love NZ Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme, which was suspended in 2018, has returned to Auckland and Hamilton and, as of October, will be back in Wellington too.
It can get confusing trying to keep track of what to recycle, what not to … View moreHi neighbours, soft plastic recycling bins are coming back.
The Love NZ Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme, which was suspended in 2018, has returned to Auckland and Hamilton and, as of October, will be back in Wellington too.
It can get confusing trying to keep track of what to recycle, what not to recycle, and what's just rubbish.
To read more, click here.
Here's what you can and can't put in soft plastic recycling bins.
The Vein Centre is a varicose and spider vein clinic in North Shore, Auckland dedicated to safe, non-surgical treatments for varicose and spider veins. Our staff is highly trained and experienced in various minimally invasive treatment options like endovenous laser ablation, Venaseal (glue), … View moreThe Vein Centre is a varicose and spider vein clinic in North Shore, Auckland dedicated to safe, non-surgical treatments for varicose and spider veins. Our staff is highly trained and experienced in various minimally invasive treatment options like endovenous laser ablation, Venaseal (glue), sclerotherapy and VeinGogh.
With the newest vein laser supplied with a radial fibre, the treatment of varicose veins has never been so effective.
Affiliated with Southern Cross, NIB and other insurance providers.
No GP referral is necessary.
Check out our website www.theveincentre.co.nz
Email: info@theveincentre.co.nz
Phone (09) 4445858
Free kitchen. We are removing this old kitchen and wondering if it can be useful to anyone. Cabinets are all in great condition and working fine! Bench is a bit grubby but still solid. Some items could get damaged in removal but otherwise a great kitchen or could be used in a garage. Buyer must … View moreFree kitchen. We are removing this old kitchen and wondering if it can be useful to anyone. Cabinets are all in great condition and working fine! Bench is a bit grubby but still solid. Some items could get damaged in removal but otherwise a great kitchen or could be used in a garage. Buyer must pick up
Free kitchen. We are removing this old kitchen and wondering if it can be useful to anyone. Cabinets are all in great condition and working fine! Bench is a bit grubby but still solid. Some items could get damaged in removal but otherwise a great kitchen or could be used in a garage. Buyer must … View moreFree kitchen. We are removing this old kitchen and wondering if it can be useful to anyone. Cabinets are all in great condition and working fine! Bench is a bit grubby but still solid. Some items could get damaged in removal but otherwise a great kitchen or could be used in a garage. Buyer must pick up
WE NEED NEW COUNCILLORS WHO WILL ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THEIR COMMUNITY
Chris Darby and Richard Hills, Councillors for the North Shore ward, have repeatedly failed to act in the best interests of their community over the last 3 years.
In July, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board passed a … View moreWE NEED NEW COUNCILLORS WHO WILL ACT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THEIR COMMUNITY
Chris Darby and Richard Hills, Councillors for the North Shore ward, have repeatedly failed to act in the best interests of their community over the last 3 years.
In July, Devonport-Takapuna Local Board passed a vote of No Confidence in Chris Darby and Richard Hills on the Takapuna Central Car Park issue. This is serious and rarely happens.
● Darby, supported by Hills, has ardently supported the sale and redevelopment of the Takapuna Central Carpark since 2016 when he moved a Council resolution to sell the car park (supported by George Wood) BEFORE any consultation had occurred on what should happen to the site.
○ Takapuna will be left with a small town square
○ No convenient parking close to Hurstmere Rd.
○ A 400m walk from the new carpark to Hurstmere Green.
○ The local board was effectively sidelined during the process.
● Darby has consistently supported Panuku and its token consultation against the views of the local Board, as has Hills.
● In 2016, Darby also voted for adopting a long term budget which left out:
$54 million allocated towards the Lake Rd upgrade ($47m put back in after local board lobbying)
Nearly $16 million in funding for upgrades to the Bayswater and Northcote Ferry Terminals
A $3.5 million upgrade to the Takapuna Bus Station
● Darby also supported the reduction in budget to the libraries and a reduction in Council involvement in social housing.
● By contrast, Darby has supported the extravagant fit out of new headquarters for ATEED and upgrade of the old headquarters ($4 million). Hills has supported Business Class travel for Council staff.
And
● Darby’s tenure as Chair of the Planning Committee has been accompanied by increasing numbers of planning consents for developments that grossly exceed the Unitary Plan rules for height and coverage, which are increasingly meaningless.
Neither Darby nor Hills have been the advocates for the North Shore that we need. We do not believe they should continue to represent us.
We need new councillors and consider that Grant Gillon and Danielle Grant are worthy of support as they have a well-established and a proven track record of being highly responsive to local concerns.
Make sure you vote carefully in the election.
[Posted by Takapuna 2040 Inc (formerly Auckland 2040 who fought the Council on the Unitary Plan), a community organisation, not affiliated with any political organisation.]
A fantastic two day chocolate work making Chocolate Soufflé, Raymond Blanc's Cafe Creme in chocolate cup, Chocolate Delice and the Croquembouche by our Level 4 Advanced Cookery & Diploma Chefs.
Here are some pictures of the incredible dessert variety our students created!
Click on … View moreA fantastic two day chocolate work making Chocolate Soufflé, Raymond Blanc's Cafe Creme in chocolate cup, Chocolate Delice and the Croquembouche by our Level 4 Advanced Cookery & Diploma Chefs.
Here are some pictures of the incredible dessert variety our students created!
Click on the link to read the recipe of Choux Pastry!
Get a certified insulation install from AMM Insulation. I do all my own work from quote to install. Im located in Milford North Shore. For a no obligation assessment and quote call or text Tony 0275165151.
Mindful colouring has been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety and induce a meditative-like state in adults too.
Help scribble your worries away with this free community-inspired colouring sheet to give your brain a creative boost.
#NSNZmentalhealth
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