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Book your Term 4 Swimming and Water safety lessons now! Get in quick as there is limited spaces.
Phone 09 238 5240 or email Kelsie at fplswimschool@belgravialeisure.co.nz
Here is a selection of Aotearoa – New Zealand Māori place names. While it's not extensive, can you spot the name of the town closest to you?
Do you know your Kawatiri from your Kirikiriroa? Take Stuff's quick quiz on Māori place names here.
Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.
These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of … View moreThinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.
These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of experience - you'll leave your Information Session with greater insights into:
• Establishing your construction budget
• Avoiding hidden costs
• Saving money by building an environmentally friendly home
• Planning the home you've always wanted
Your local Jennian team would love to meet you - to share our construction industry knowledge and to find out how we can help get into your dream home. Come along with any questions you might have and learn how to avoid ‘OH NO’ moments. Find out more at jennianinfo.com
Your health is reflected in your smile so why not check out our special Neighbourly offer? We're doing an exam and 2 digital x-rays for $25, or an exam, 2 digital x-rays, scale and polish for $75.
Mention Neighbourly and we'll give you 10% discount on all dental treatment plus you will… View moreYour health is reflected in your smile so why not check out our special Neighbourly offer? We're doing an exam and 2 digital x-rays for $25, or an exam, 2 digital x-rays, scale and polish for $75.
Mention Neighbourly and we'll give you 10% discount on all dental treatment plus you will go into a draw to win a free electric tooth brush and GC tooth mousse (valued at $75), valid for the months of September and October only.
With your care and well-being foremost in our mind Airport Dental provides the best technology and equipment available. We assure you your visit to Airport Dental will be as relaxing as we can make it.
We are also delighted to be approved providers to Southern Cross and NIB. Pop in and see us at 3/400 George Bolt Memorial Drive, Auckland Airport. Give us a call on (09) 964 0508.
Kia ora!
We asked Aucklanders about their last heart to heart conversation.. We'll be sharing their answers throughout the week for WEEK TWO of 8 WEEKS OF HUMANITY.
Heart to heart conversations are a way to show someone they are loved, cared for and valued.
Would you invite someone to … View moreKia ora!
We asked Aucklanders about their last heart to heart conversation.. We'll be sharing their answers throughout the week for WEEK TWO of 8 WEEKS OF HUMANITY.
Heart to heart conversations are a way to show someone they are loved, cared for and valued.
Would you invite someone to have a heart to heart? Try it, and let them talk while you listen without judgement and with compassion.
#8weeksofhumanity
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The hail was back again last night! Here are some reader photos taken on Vivien Pl, Patumahoe. This weather is crazy eh!
We have a king single bed that has a couple of broken slats (after my teenage nephew jumped on the bed!). I'm sure someone with a DIY bent could repair it. It comes with a mattress, and also the wire frame for a rollaway bed that fits underneath (no mattress for the rollaway underneath). Pick … View moreWe have a king single bed that has a couple of broken slats (after my teenage nephew jumped on the bed!). I'm sure someone with a DIY bent could repair it. It comes with a mattress, and also the wire frame for a rollaway bed that fits underneath (no mattress for the rollaway underneath). Pick up in Pukekohe, or I could help with delivery in Pukekohe. I just want to see the bed put to good use!
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.
You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.
To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View moreHi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.
You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.
To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
Great to see Franklin Local Board Grants in action. Whitford Playcentre used their grant to top up the bark in their playground, to meet national playground standards, and the kids love it!
Applications for the next round of grants are open from:
2 Oct - 27 Oct
Tony Smith will put his body on the line next month in the daunting Burpee Mile, and is calling on other members of Franklin to join him.
He will be completing a 1600m burpee challenge to raise funds for Kaleidocare, an organisation that caters for people with high special needs. He wants … View moreTony Smith will put his body on the line next month in the daunting Burpee Mile, and is calling on other members of Franklin to join him.
He will be completing a 1600m burpee challenge to raise funds for Kaleidocare, an organisation that caters for people with high special needs. He wants ...
The hail hit in Mareretu Ave, Patumahoe yesterday and Richard Eggleton's daughter Julia had a great time! How cute is she?
Richard said he had never seen hail like this before! Do you have any photos from the hail storm yesterday? Feel free to share them with us - email … View moreThe hail hit in Mareretu Ave, Patumahoe yesterday and Richard Eggleton's daughter Julia had a great time! How cute is she?
Richard said he had never seen hail like this before! Do you have any photos from the hail storm yesterday? Feel free to share them with us - email julie.kaio@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
It is now easier than you think to carpool. Match-a-ride with the Smart Travel app.
Thanks to everyone who came out to help plant trees and restore the natural environment of the Whau River on Saturday. We got new trees in the ground despite the rainy conditions and it was a great morning with the community.
Since launching my Million Trees programme in June, we have planted … View moreThanks to everyone who came out to help plant trees and restore the natural environment of the Whau River on Saturday. We got new trees in the ground despite the rainy conditions and it was a great morning with the community.
Since launching my Million Trees programme in June, we have planted nearly 140,000 trees across Auckland - that's more than 1,400 a day!
Thanks to the Te Whau Pathway Trust, the Whau River Catchment Trust and the Whau and Henderson-Massey Local Boards for all their hard work.
A big thank you to everyone who supported the Waiuku Rotary Book Fair.
Skills Update has celebrated the opening of its new building in Tidal Road, Mangere. We have been here for 27 years and we love this community. We love working with its diversity and enjoy the strong Māori and Pacific heritage of our students. Skills Update Training Institute has one of the best … View moreSkills Update has celebrated the opening of its new building in Tidal Road, Mangere. We have been here for 27 years and we love this community. We love working with its diversity and enjoy the strong Māori and Pacific heritage of our students. Skills Update Training Institute has one of the best training facilities in NZ.
"We have undertaken a renewal program in all four of our established locations - Kelston, Papakura, Onehunga, and now Mangere. This is by far the biggest expansion with over 7000 m² of floor space added and the renewal of our existing premises” said Managing Director Farzbod Taefi. “Our building renewal program is a statement of optimism and investment in this community and it reflects our confidence in all of our present and future students.”
Some of the courses offered at Skills Update include: Automotive Engineering, Computer and Technology Skills, Transport and Logistics, Carpentry, Hospitality, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Metal Fabrication, Retail, Care for the Elderly, Pre-Forces Training, and Security.
The photo proudly shows our hospitality students catering for the opening celebrations. The hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing industries for job opportunities.
The increase in job advertisements over the past three months has been driven by strong growth in tourism numbers, from both domestic and foreign visitors.
Come and talk to us about how to get started in this dynamic and growing industry.
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