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They started saving lives from a little, old shed now replaced by Huapai library.
The firefighters later raised funds to help pay for a new station in 1981 on the other side of Main Rd.
Six founding members even offered to be guarantors on a bank loan to build the station for the Kumeu Volunteer… View moreThey started saving lives from a little, old shed now replaced by Huapai library.
The firefighters later raised funds to help pay for a new station in 1981 on the other side of Main Rd.
Six founding members even offered to be guarantors on a bank loan to build the station for the Kumeu Volunteer Fire Brigade.
"We were short of $5000 for the whole deal for the land and station to go ahead," said life member Brian Bracey of Huapai.
"That was a lot of money for us back then but we thought, hey, we've got to do this."
Today they still put others first as they prepare for the brigade's 50th anniversary on October 22.
"It's a celebration of the last 50 years and thanking all the families and supporters," Chief fire officer Bex Baddeley said.
Bracey, 74, is one of the longest serving members with 33 years on the pumps.
Brigade members avoided having to pay back the $5000., he said.
" We managed by working hard and getting good deals for the build and finding ways to cut the cost.
Instead of going to a painter we had to paint the station as a working bee. "
The brigade started with 12 volunteers who raced to 33 callouts in the first year.
This has grown to more than 30 members facing 400 calls each year.
Most of the volunteers juggle firefighting with the demands of raising families and holding full-time jobs.
They leave their desks to dash to blazes and car crashes when the fire siren sounds.
"It's a very big commitment especially when we're such a busy brigade," Baddeley said.
Former members and supporters are invited to the station at 331 Main Rd on October 22.
The United Fire Brigades Association will present an official plaque to mark the 50 year anniversary at 6pm.
A formal dinner follows on October 24 at Kumeu Showgrounds at 5.30 pm.
Firefighters will be recognised with the prestigious brigade honours.
This is an invitation only event but people keen to attend can also buy tickets from the brigade.
In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.
Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips … View moreIn this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.
Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips plus go in the draw for spring vege packs from Tui and ‘Blue Star’ ferns from Gellert’s.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
Join us for a monumental night of music in Auckland Museum's stunning Grand Foyer at LIVE at the Museum. Featuring a double bill of solo sets from Tiny Ruins & Lawrence Arabia, Wednesday 4 November, 6.30pm.
Tickets are now on sale and often sell out! 🎫
Hi Neighbours, A proposal for Aucklanders to pay a fee to drive on some roads, is complete but yet to be debated publicly. It could be a big lever in the bold goals for reducing carbon emissions. Do you favour it? Read the story below.
Hi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first … View moreHi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first one, it's packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home. It also comes with a chance to win a $500 Resene prize pack.
In episode 2, we talk to a first time buyer who moved from one end of the country to the other for a chance to get on the ladder, hear about apartments as a viable first home option and an expert gives us some tips on how to choose the right lawyer.
We all know buying a home is one of the toughest, most daunting things we might ever do as adults, so it doesn't hurt to get some expert advice and support. That's what we wanted to give you with First Rung.
Give episode 2 a listen and let us know what you think - and I hope you're all in to win that crackin' prize pack!
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2.80ghz so quite fast… View moreSelling on behalf of my niece
This is a very good pc been looked after
Compaq Presario cq3420an model
Win10 activated
500gb hard drive
2gb memory can be updated
2 cores
2.80ghz so quite fast
great for student or home office
I have had it plugged into my TV and
Watched Netflix ,iTunes, tv on demand ,utube
So can be used as a entertainment or smart tv
Good value for the price
She would like $70 for it
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It's hard not to be inspired by Ryan and Ziski, who have spent the past year building their own tiny house in Riverhead - it's going to be their "forever" home.
Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who joined us for our live chat with Resene’s colour consultant Brenda Ngatai and tech expert Jay Sharples.
The questions were coming thick and fast, and Jay and Brenda very kindly stayed later than planned to get through as many as they could, but we're … View moreHey neighbours, thanks to everyone who joined us for our live chat with Resene’s colour consultant Brenda Ngatai and tech expert Jay Sharples.
The questions were coming thick and fast, and Jay and Brenda very kindly stayed later than planned to get through as many as they could, but we're sorry if we didn't get to yours. If you submitted a question and missed the chat, checkout the recap, here.
It's that time of year again especially when your curtains might need a bit of a spring clean! Deliver your curtains to 5A Kaimahi Road, Glenfield, and we’ll give them a professional clean for you. Deliver and collect from us once cleaned and receive 20% off the cleaning cost.
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People often tell is they feel the difference when they visit our villages. Our Auckland showhomes series is a great opportunity to experience that feeling first hand.
You can tour our beautiful showhomes and learn more about the lifestyle our villages have to offer.
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