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🌟 Fun times for the Bloom Pukekohe participants! Supporting individuals with disabilities to connect, grow, and shine — this midwinter celebration is just one beautiful example of the joy and inclusion they create every day. 💛👏 See Bloom Pukekohe Facebook Page for more detail.
Police are seeking additional footage as part of the investigation into an alleged stabbing at the Pakuranga Night Markets.
“We are aware a number of people filmed the violent assault taking place on Saturday evening,” Counties Manukau East Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior … View morePolice are seeking additional footage as part of the investigation into an alleged stabbing at the Pakuranga Night Markets.
“We are aware a number of people filmed the violent assault taking place on Saturday evening,” Counties Manukau East Area Investigations Manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey, says.
Counties Manukau Police charged a 23-year-old man over the incident, who has been remanded in custody to reappear in court next month. “While we are not seeking anyone else in connection with the incident, this footage will be beneficial as part of the prosecution phase.”
Please contact the Police if you have footage to provide.
You can update the Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 250621/0744.
Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library School Holiday Programmes
Albany Village Library
Avondale Library
Birkenhead Library
Central City Library
Devonport Library
… View moreStuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library School Holiday Programmes
Albany Village Library
Avondale Library
Birkenhead Library
Central City Library
Devonport Library
East Coast Bays Library
Epsom Library
Glen Eden Library
Glenfield Library
Grey Lynn Library
Highland Park library
Kumeu Library
Mount Albert Library
Mt Roskill Library
Northcote Library
Onehunga Community Library
Ōrewa Library
Pakuranga Community Library
Papakura, Sir Edmund Hillary Library
St Heliers Library
Waiheke Island Library
Waitākere Central Library
Warkworth Library
Wellsford Library
Whangaparāoa Library
Out and About in Auckland
Auckland: Auckland Parks Holiday Programs
Auckland Botanic Garden: Frosty Foliage Art at Auckland Botanic Gardens
City Centre: Aotea Ice Rink
City Centre: Maritime Museum
Henderson, Corban Estate Art Centre: Matariki Mera (Matariki Mail)
Manurewa, Nathan Homestead: Pukepuke school holiday programme
Pakuranga Community Library: Matariki Whetū Silent Disco Maze with Papaya Stories
St Heliers, Dingle Dell Reserve: Guided Night Walk at Dingle Dell Reserve
Sunnynook, Lyford Reserve: Discover Lyford Reserve
Torbay, Awaruku Reserve: Junior Ranger Explorer Walk
Western Springs, Auckland Zoo: Dinosaur Lights
Western Springs, MOTAT: Hautū Aunoa Autopilot and Holiday Experience
Know of any other activities our tamariki can engage in? Post them below for your neighbours to see!
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Picking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a … View morePicking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a home for rescues, helping them find forever homes.
Here's a few words from Alyssa and Nate, the founders of Catap Cafe: "We’re stoked to have won the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards! We’re so grateful to our community for the nominations, votes and ongoing support and we’re super proud of what Catnap means to people. Having this recognition means a lot to us."
A huge congratulations to the Catnap team - and a big thank you to every Neighbourly member who made a nomination and voted in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero campaign!
Save the date! Join us for a 2-day sale on the 28th and 29th June. Come and pick up some beautiful winter knits designed to last a lifetime. Enjoy up to 80% off our wide range of possum merino and merino garments and accessories from NZ-made brands McDonald NZ, Standard Issue, and Royal Merino. … View moreSave the date! Join us for a 2-day sale on the 28th and 29th June. Come and pick up some beautiful winter knits designed to last a lifetime. Enjoy up to 80% off our wide range of possum merino and merino garments and accessories from NZ-made brands McDonald NZ, Standard Issue, and Royal Merino.
Located at 4B Lockhart Place, Mt Wellington.
10 am to 4 pm daily, see you there!
Terrific Taniwha Workshop
Tuesday 1st July, Foyer outside Franklin Arts Centre
Half hourly sessions between 10 – 12.30
To book your session:
www.eventbrite.co.nz...
Celebrate Matariki with a fun kids’ art workshop inspired by the legend of a terrific taniwha called Taawhaki from … View moreTerrific Taniwha Workshop
Tuesday 1st July, Foyer outside Franklin Arts Centre
Half hourly sessions between 10 – 12.30
To book your session:
www.eventbrite.co.nz...
Celebrate Matariki with a fun kids’ art workshop inspired by the legend of a terrific taniwha called Taawhaki from Mangatangi Stream! Children will explore storytelling through clay and craft, bringing the taniwha to life with a 3d scanner. A hands-on cultural experience celebrating local pūrākau and imaginative expression with Kaiako Jean, and Trudy. All ages welcome!
The Trustees warmly invite you to attend the AGM to be held on Monday 25th August 2025 @ 5.30pm, to be followed by light refreshments.
Venue: Counties Manukau RFU, Navigation Homes Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Pukekohe.
Our AGM is an opportunity to meet and ask questions of the Trustees, … View moreThe Trustees warmly invite you to attend the AGM to be held on Monday 25th August 2025 @ 5.30pm, to be followed by light refreshments.
Venue: Counties Manukau RFU, Navigation Homes Stadium, 21 Stadium Drive, Pukekohe.
Our AGM is an opportunity to meet and ask questions of the Trustees, Directors and Management Team. So come along, have a nosey and a good chat and find out what the trust has been up to!
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great … View moreAt Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.
*Terms and conditions apply.
✨ It's 2 for 1 Tuesday ✨
👀 Simply buy 1 item and get a similar item of equal or lesser value, ABSOLUTELY FREE! 👀
🤩 We are open from 9:30am - 4pm today 🤩
* Sale excludes books, ornaments, children's clothing, selected clothing, plants and crafts made by our Bloom … View more✨ It's 2 for 1 Tuesday ✨
👀 Simply buy 1 item and get a similar item of equal or lesser value, ABSOLUTELY FREE! 👀
🤩 We are open from 9:30am - 4pm today 🤩
* Sale excludes books, ornaments, children's clothing, selected clothing, plants and crafts made by our Bloom participants *
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
Happy Matariki, neighbours!
An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.
The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think … View moreHappy Matariki, neighbours!
An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.
The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think about what’s ahead.
Got any goals or hopes for the coming year? Share them in the comments and inspire your neighbours.
A scene examination is ongoing following last night’s assault at Pakuranga Night Market, which left two people critically injured.
Emergency services were called to Aylesbury Street around 6:45pm.
Police continue to follow positive lines of enquiry to locate the alleged offender. Locals can… View moreA scene examination is ongoing following last night’s assault at Pakuranga Night Market, which left two people critically injured.
Emergency services were called to Aylesbury Street around 6:45pm.
Police continue to follow positive lines of enquiry to locate the alleged offender. Locals can expect to see an increased Police presence today as we work to gather further information about what happened.
The two injured people have undergone surgery and are in a stable condition at hospital.
If anyone has any information that can further assist the investigation please call Police on 105 and refer to file number: 250621/0744.
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
As shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be … View moreAs shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be happy with this change?
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