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Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.
Neighbourly do it by … View moreHello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.
Neighbourly do it by connecting you with your neighbours - Stuff Fibre is doing it by providing a better, simpler internet experience. Stuff Fibre delivers super speedy internet supported by local customer service from our team in Auckland (wahoo!), unlimited data and no fixed term contracts so that you get our best price always. Over the coming weeks and months we'll be working with Neighbourly to help you understand about what this 'fibre stuff' is all about and why it should matter to you. In the meantime - it's great to be here!
Curious? Find out more about how we're shaking things up.
- Sam Morse, Stuff Fibre co-founder
The Auckland Lantern Festival is AKL's biggest annual event with 200,000+ attendees each year. We want your experience to be an enjoyable one, so please plan ahead!
We would highly advise taking public transport to the festival - bus stops and Grafton & Newmarket train stations are … View moreThe Auckland Lantern Festival is AKL's biggest annual event with 200,000+ attendees each year. We want your experience to be an enjoyable one, so please plan ahead!
We would highly advise taking public transport to the festival - bus stops and Grafton & Newmarket train stations are just a short walk away. If you must drive, then park further away (such as the Victoria St or Civic car parks in the CBD) & walk to the domain from there.
Find out more at www.aucklandnz.com...
Bill English used his first State of the Nation speech as prime minister to announce 880 more sworn police to reduce crime and prevent reoffending. There will be a big focus on regional and rural areas and also child protection.
Would you like to see extra police on the beat in your neighbourhood?… View moreBill English used his first State of the Nation speech as prime minister to announce 880 more sworn police to reduce crime and prevent reoffending. There will be a big focus on regional and rural areas and also child protection.
Would you like to see extra police on the beat in your neighbourhood? How safe do you feel? Let us know in the comments.
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Hi Auckland,
I hope you all had a fantastic long weekend. The sun was shining brightly and Aucklanders were out in force, which was great to see.
I saw some big crowds at Hayman Park, Manukau and Parrs Park in Henderson yesterday for the Waitangi celebrations. Impressive challenge and welcome … View moreHi Auckland,
I hope you all had a fantastic long weekend. The sun was shining brightly and Aucklanders were out in force, which was great to see.
I saw some big crowds at Hayman Park, Manukau and Parrs Park in Henderson yesterday for the Waitangi celebrations. Impressive challenge and welcome for the PM at Hoani Waititi Marae. People enjoying sunny weather, the festivities and food stalls.
I capped off Waitangi day by getting some exercise on the farm, loading up hay bales. Hot work, but a cold beer afterwards helped with the recovery.
Have a great week, Auckland!
Buy & register your child's AT HOP card and save
Terms of use for AT HOP cards are available at AT.govt.nz/athop
Did you know we have a Walking School Bus merit scheme? As children walk to school they get points towards getting one of these awesome tags!
From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.
HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. … View moreFrom 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.
HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they are young. Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV at some point in their life. Protecting children before they are exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.
For more information about HPV immunisation, see www.health.govt.nz/hpv
Hi, we are still looking for someone who is available to cut the grass on our paddock. If you know anyone who has the equipment to mow tall grass, please do pass on their details. Also open to grazing opportunities and idea for Hay.
To celebrate Valentines Day, FreshChoice are giving away FOUR chances to win one of these amazing Ti Ora Tea prize packs! Blended and packed locally; these premium teas make a perfect gift for someone special. If you and your loved one (or your neighbour!) are fans of a nice cuppa, this is the … View moreTo celebrate Valentines Day, FreshChoice are giving away FOUR chances to win one of these amazing Ti Ora Tea prize packs! Blended and packed locally; these premium teas make a perfect gift for someone special. If you and your loved one (or your neighbour!) are fans of a nice cuppa, this is the competition for you.
For your chance to win simply LIKE or THANK this post and you're in the draw!
Winners announced Monday 13 Feb. T&Cs apply.
We are so excited, it's less than a week until the Lantern Festival at the Auckland Domain!
Be entertained and dazzled by hundreds of handmade Chinese lanterns, delicious Chinese food, music and dance performances, traditional festivities, Chinese art and more – there's a range of … View moreWe are so excited, it's less than a week until the Lantern Festival at the Auckland Domain!
Be entertained and dazzled by hundreds of handmade Chinese lanterns, delicious Chinese food, music and dance performances, traditional festivities, Chinese art and more – there's a range of activities for all ages.
Check out the festival programme at www.aucklandnz.com...
Department of Conservation and Toyota New Zealand have come together to encourage children to engage with the outdoors.
They have come up with 50 sites around New Zealand that are great to take the kids for the day!
Check out the locations near you in the article below!
Booking online is an easy way to make sure your collection is sorted - you don't need to wait for your flyer.
All Auckland households can book an annual inorganic rubbish collection of up to 1 cubic metre (roughly the size of a small trailer load). Find out what can be collected here.
… View moreBooking online is an easy way to make sure your collection is sorted - you don't need to wait for your flyer.
All Auckland households can book an annual inorganic rubbish collection of up to 1 cubic metre (roughly the size of a small trailer load). Find out what can be collected here.
Collections run from March to December 2017. You may have items you could sell or swap, from bikes the kids have outgrown, to a bbq a new family down the street could use, please consider 'donating, selling or swapping them.
Take a look at what residents across Auckland are giving away for FREE or give away or sell an item now.
This Valentine's Day, give a gift that will melt hearts and speak volumes about how much you care.
TLC gifts are virtual gifts to which you can add either an e-card or a printed card. You simply select which animal you'd like to save and whether you'd like to give them the gift of … View moreThis Valentine's Day, give a gift that will melt hearts and speak volumes about how much you care.
TLC gifts are virtual gifts to which you can add either an e-card or a printed card. You simply select which animal you'd like to save and whether you'd like to give them the gift of love or rescue on behalf of the one you love.
Long after everyone else's chocolates have been eaten and flowers have wilted your gift will live on in the life of the animal you helped save.
Visit our TLC Shop now to find out more: shop.spca.org.nz...
I'm signing up for the Aotearoa Bike Challenge.
It's a bit hard to ride my bike to and from work because I live out in Clevedon, but I will try and get around on my bike when I'm in the city.
Are you keen to join in?
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View moreWe had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.
Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.
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