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The WestCity Explorers Fern & Nikau will host a nature themed educational school holiday programme from 1st – 12th October (10am – 2.30pm on weekdays only).
Week 1: Sunflower planting - we’re welcoming spring with a very colourful sunflower planting activity. Children will feel like … View moreThe WestCity Explorers Fern & Nikau will host a nature themed educational school holiday programme from 1st – 12th October (10am – 2.30pm on weekdays only).
Week 1: Sunflower planting - we’re welcoming spring with a very colourful sunflower planting activity. Children will feel like little gardeners and learn all about Sunflowers. They’ll plant and take home their own Sunflower seeds to grow at home.
Week 2: Worm Farm fun - kids will learn all about the life cycle of worms, plus create and take home their very own worm farm!
WestCity Waitakere is the place to be these school holidays, so come join in the fun with our free and educational kids activities this October!
Please note bookings will be taken on the day.
Where: WestCity Waitakere
Level 1, Centre Court
7 Catherine Street, Henderson
Phone: +64 9 978 6700
Dozens of firefighters are at the scene of a blaze at a car mechanics workshop in Te Atatu, West Auc…
The Auckland residential housing market has slowed down and with it, so has the number of jobs for a…
"All the marvellous things that West Auckland has - the swimming complex, the squash club, the libraries, the world bowls complex - all those things were done when I was mayor."
Click the link to read about Corban and his contribution to our area, and feel free to share you thoughts … View more"All the marvellous things that West Auckland has - the swimming complex, the squash club, the libraries, the world bowls complex - all those things were done when I was mayor."
Click the link to read about Corban and his contribution to our area, and feel free to share you thoughts below.
* As we sometimes use Neighbourly comments in the news, please indicate if you don't want to see your used.
PLANNING ON DOING A SPRING CLEAN?
Our Op Shops need your unwanted goods!
Spring time is here - a great time to refresh your home and rid your life of those items you no longer need.
If you are thinking about where you can donate this furniture, goods, and bric-a-brac... look no further. … View morePLANNING ON DOING A SPRING CLEAN?
Our Op Shops need your unwanted goods!
Spring time is here - a great time to refresh your home and rid your life of those items you no longer need.
If you are thinking about where you can donate this furniture, goods, and bric-a-brac... look no further. We have eight SPCA Op Shops around Auckland which you can drop off your donated goods to.
You can find a list here: www.spca.nz... (just pick Auckland and Op Shops).
Please SHARE this post to help spread the word. Your donation will help save a life!
Thank you so much 🐶🐱🐰🐁
A new security gate at a busy Auckland boat ramp might be keeping undesirables away, but boaties say…
You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!
*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*
All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View moreYou and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!
*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*
All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.
To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.
T&Cs apply.
We're RE:TRACING the history of Avondale and need YOUR help now!
Historical imagery doesn't have to be in black and white, it can be anything around or before the 2000s. Think your yearbook photos, you looking stoked in front of your first car or even your mum gardening in her retro … View moreWe're RE:TRACING the history of Avondale and need YOUR help now!
Historical imagery doesn't have to be in black and white, it can be anything around or before the 2000s. Think your yearbook photos, you looking stoked in front of your first car or even your mum gardening in her retro fashion. Anything goes, they just have to be taken in Avondale.
When you submit your image/s before 23 September, let us know you're from Neighbourly and you could win a $100 petrol voucher!
If you have any questions or need help digitising an image email rebecca@retrace.co.nz.
I've always wanted a solid wood genuine antique scotch chest - does anyone have one for sale - could be any type of wood. Cheers Anna 021 1111 869
A teenager who died after collapsing in class at his West Auckland high school is remembered as "qui…
Thieves have taken an inflatable boat used to teach West Auckland primary students about boat safet…
Elected officials are speaking out about the bullying they've experienced in office, saying death th…
Kerry Gillbanks, our very own weaving wāhine, has been the harakeke collection curator at the Auckland Botanic Gardens for over a decade.
Liam completed his National Certificate in Security, Level 2, at the end of 2017 and has now got employment with Simply Security Ltd, a well-known company, working at a number of sites throughout the country.
Liam has joined a number of fellow Skills Update security course colleagues who are … View moreLiam completed his National Certificate in Security, Level 2, at the end of 2017 and has now got employment with Simply Security Ltd, a well-known company, working at a number of sites throughout the country.
Liam has joined a number of fellow Skills Update security course colleagues who are also working there. During the last week he has completed the induction for new employees and is currently stationed at a major construction site in downtown Auckland City.
From here Liam hopes to move shortly to join other Skills security course graduates at the site of the University of Auckland. Liam said he is finding the work interesting and challenging and credits the training he received at the security course as a major help in enabling him to put theory into practice.
Congratulations Liam, awesome job!
Enrol now to begin your success story with us today.
Call 0800-00-00-55 or visit our website www.skillsupdate.ac.nz
or free text INFO to 590.
These courses starting 24th September will set you up to enter the construction industry as an apprentice or entry-level employee. You’ll gain loads of hands-on, practical experience, starting off with small workshop projects and eventually building a prefabricated timber sleepout, through our … View moreThese courses starting 24th September will set you up to enter the construction industry as an apprentice or entry-level employee. You’ll gain loads of hands-on, practical experience, starting off with small workshop projects and eventually building a prefabricated timber sleepout, through our partnership with Go-Homes!
You may even be eligible to study for free through the Youth Guarantee or Māori and Pasifika Trades Training schemes*. Don’t miss out. Courses starting soon. Contact us and enrol today for September 2018!
See our students in training.
*Terms and conditions apply. Contact the NZMA team for more information.
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