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They ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. … View moreThey ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility.
Find out a bit more about the wasps and how we plan to eradicate them by clicking here.
Find out what the best activities and events are for you this summer.
Make Tegel's Rosemary & Garlic Boneless Stuffed Chicken your Summer roast. Served with a delicious Parsnip & Pea Mash and drizzled with a Rosemary Balsamic Glaze, your guests will love this modern twist on a family classic.
Plus our boneless chicken roasts are designed with … View moreMake Tegel's Rosemary & Garlic Boneless Stuffed Chicken your Summer roast. Served with a delicious Parsnip & Pea Mash and drizzled with a Rosemary Balsamic Glaze, your guests will love this modern twist on a family classic.
Plus our boneless chicken roasts are designed with convenience in mind; they're in a ready-to-cook tray. Simply peel back the lid, put it in the oven and get back to that game of backyard cricket.
With more than 4000 parks across the region, including 27 regional parks and the local park down the road, we are spoilt for choice. From walking, camping and kayaking to picnicking, mountain biking, swimming and fishing, there is a whole heap of activities to enjoy.
As some families face a financial struggle after an expensive holiday period, a South Auckland budge…
To help you beat the heat this summer we've come up with this simple and tasty NSNZ-inspired recipe for you to share with neighbours, family, and friends.
#NSNZhealthandwellness
From all the Residents and Staff at Acacia Cove Village we would like to wish you all a very happy and healthy 2019! Acacia Cove Residents kicked off the New Year with a very successful party with great entertainment which got everyone on their feet, dancing into the new year!
We are looking … View moreFrom all the Residents and Staff at Acacia Cove Village we would like to wish you all a very happy and healthy 2019! Acacia Cove Residents kicked off the New Year with a very successful party with great entertainment which got everyone on their feet, dancing into the new year!
We are looking forward to the re-commencing of the construction on the new apartments being built. If all goes as planned, they should be completed by
March 2019.
Slowly but surely everyone is returning from holiday and things are returning to the normal routine.
Our Acacia Cove Residents like to keep physically active as well as mentally. Most of our activities had a short recess period but a lot of them have already started up again to the Resident’s delight.
The summer edition of Easy Choice – Family Kai meal planner by Love Food Hate Waste is here!
The perception of lawn bowls being a sport for old people is a fallacy. More young people are playing the sport at all levels than ever before. Why? Well lawn bowls is a very social sport, easy to learn, low cost, inclusive and above all great fun.
Bowls is truly a sport that anyone can play … View moreThe perception of lawn bowls being a sport for old people is a fallacy. More young people are playing the sport at all levels than ever before. Why? Well lawn bowls is a very social sport, easy to learn, low cost, inclusive and above all great fun.
Bowls is truly a sport that anyone can play on equal terms regardless of age, gender or physical ability and with clubs throughout Auckland running social bowling events through summer there is no excuse for you not to get out into summer and have a go!
For more information on where to play lawn bowls visit www.playbowls.co.nz or contact your local club for details.
Put tamariki first and celebrate by hosting an event for the tamariki and whānau in your neighbourhood. It can be anything, big or small! Register your event on the Children's Day website www.childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...
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As we become increasingly aware of the impact of waste on our oceans and waterways, Auckland Council is appealing to summer boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water.
With the temporary suspension of the Packaging Forum’s Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme from 31 December 2018, Auckland Council is encouraging Aucklanders to make efforts to reduce their consumption of soft plastics.
Hi, neighbours in a recent article Todd Niall proposed a novel solution to Auckland's transport woes... make public transport fare-free.
Niall argues scrapping fares is a powerful incentive to make public transport irresistible, cutting pollution and travel times.
So I'm curious for us … View moreHi, neighbours in a recent article Todd Niall proposed a novel solution to Auckland's transport woes... make public transport fare-free.
Niall argues scrapping fares is a powerful incentive to make public transport irresistible, cutting pollution and travel times.
So I'm curious for us out in Franklin what would this mean?
Maybe better commute times to the Big City? Or is the idea doomed to fail?
Hi neighbours,
Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?
Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably aren't… View moreHi neighbours,
Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?
Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably aren't even aware of.
For example, do you have a 1.2-metre fixed childproof fence with a self-closing gate opening outwards?
What are your thoughts on paddling pool safety? If faced with an inspection, would your pool set-up pass? Do you think all these rules are essential? What are your tips for setting up a paddling pool safely?
To read more about how to keep your kids safe in and around pools, click here.
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