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With predictions of the tail of Cyclone Gita heading for New Zealand, the council is urging Aucklanders to devote a bit of time to getting prepared this weekend.
A storm is brewing ahead of this season's rugby league competition, with a new team ready to hit the…
New Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why … View moreNew Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why we're asking next week.
Large numbers of black field crickets have been encroaching on homes and gardens across the North Island, keeping residents awake with their chirping and hopping underfoot.
Black field crickets are born normally born November when they generally spend time in the grass.
But by peak summer in … View moreLarge numbers of black field crickets have been encroaching on homes and gardens across the North Island, keeping residents awake with their chirping and hopping underfoot.
Black field crickets are born normally born November when they generally spend time in the grass.
But by peak summer in January, especially if its been a dry period, they move deep into ground cracks and only come out at night.
Are crickets plaguing your property?
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We currently offer a selection of ZERO fee courses which include training for the industrial, business and financial sectors. Our hands on courses aim to develop trainees' skills, attitudes and knowledge while addressing the identified needs of various industries. Build a long term work life … View moreWe currently offer a selection of ZERO fee courses which include training for the industrial, business and financial sectors. Our hands on courses aim to develop trainees' skills, attitudes and knowledge while addressing the identified needs of various industries. Build a long term work life balance specialising in much-needed careers in South-East Auckland while also gaining skills you can take anywhere in the world.
Skills Update Training Institute Mangere and Papakura offers FREE courses and travel costs, FREE Learners or Restricted Licenses, *conditions apply.
Some of the courses offered at our Mangere campus and Papakura campus are:
- Automotive
- Carpentry
- Distribution
- Forces Pre Entry
- Hospitality
- Recreation and Sport
- Security
- Welding
Contact us to start your journey towards a smart career that supports both your goals and lifestyle, whether you're in our home town or abroad.
Get set to travel back in time with the Karaka Vintage Day, celebrating its 10th show on March 18.
We have received a number of calls over the past few weeks from people asking if the Pukekohe Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station is still open and accepting waste. To dispel any misinformation that may be circulating, the answer is YES, YES, YES!
Our hours are:
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - … View moreWe have received a number of calls over the past few weeks from people asking if the Pukekohe Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station is still open and accepting waste. To dispel any misinformation that may be circulating, the answer is YES, YES, YES!
Our hours are:
Monday - Friday: 7.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8.30am - 3.30pm
Public Holidays: Closed
We accept both general waste and green waste by the bag, boot or trailer load. So, load on up and visit us at 10 Austen Place (off Crosbie Road), Pukekohe.
There are lots of awesome events happening in neighbourhoods around Aotearoa for Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March. Check out what’s on near you. If you don’t head along to an event, remember the most important thing you can give tamariki is your time and aroha!
The Eagles Golfing Society (EGS) will hold its annual golfing event in Pukekohe this year. The nati…
Auckland's record levels of rainfall in the opening weeks of 2018 and with more of it forecast for t…
More Kiwis are cutting back on meat; more farmers are noticing the downturn. So what part does meat play in your diet?
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