Mahurangi North, Matakana

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3309 days ago

Got an active Kiwi kid? Share a photo and WIN football prize packs.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do … View moreKiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do is share a photo below of the smallest members of your family outdoors with their football and you could win one of 60 football and bottle prize packs.

Please note: any photos shared below may star on Stuff.co.nz next week! Your football loving Kiwi kid could be famous!

Post your photo below to enter the draw.

T&Cs apply.

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3309 days ago

Community venues available for hire

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Our community venues are affordable and easy to book online. Find out more at OurAuckland: bit.ly...

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3309 days ago

Westhaven to City cycle route

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Feedback is open on the propose cycle route until 18 December, have your say now: at.govt.nz...

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3309 days ago

Basic supplies

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Do you have your basic supplies ready if you are stuck at home or have to leave in a hurry? Make a plan today to work out what you need, who can help you and who might need your help.
www.happens.nz...

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3309 days ago

Poll: Tourist tax for Auckland

Reporter Rodney Times

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said he will freeze rate rises and introduce a visitor levy.
www.stuff.co.nz...

Is a tourist tax a good idea for Auckland?

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Tourist tax for Auckland
  • 75.7% Yes, it would take the burden off ratepayers
    75.7% Complete
  • 24.3% No, it will put tourism at risk
    24.3% Complete
70 votes
3309 days ago

Give Local at FreshChoice

FreshChoice New Zealand

We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.

Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends … View more
We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.

Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends and family to look out for specially-marked Give Local trolleys in all FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.

You have until New Years’ Day to drop-off your contributions. We look forward to seeing you in-store!
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3310 days ago

Great car for sale! NZ NEW GSE top of Mazda 3 hatchback range - 5 door 2012

Kathy from Warkworth

Selling my car due to needing a bigger one for work. I purchased this car new from Andrew Ford Akl. It has been regularly serviced since new. Drives well with 1800cc Skyactive, Bluetooth/ . Mobile integrated. Tinted windows, rear wiper, dual climate control. I stop economy fuel. Colour is black and… View moreSelling my car due to needing a bigger one for work. I purchased this car new from Andrew Ford Akl. It has been regularly serviced since new. Drives well with 1800cc Skyactive, Bluetooth/ . Mobile integrated. Tinted windows, rear wiper, dual climate control. I stop economy fuel. Colour is black and the car is stylish! Never misses a beat.
Call Kathy mob: 021595394

Price: $16,500

3310 days ago

Round the Bays - looking for group participants

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

The countdown has started and we are just a few months away from New Zealand's largest fun run and walk - Round the Bays.

From early morning trainings to the heroic moment you cross that finish line, the Rodney Times wants to follow one group's journey as they tackle the annual race. … View more
The countdown has started and we are just a few months away from New Zealand's largest fun run and walk - Round the Bays.

From early morning trainings to the heroic moment you cross that finish line, the Rodney Times wants to follow one group's journey as they tackle the annual race.

We are looking for families, work mates, social groups, sports teams, anyone who is planning on training for and participating in the 8.4km trot from the Auckland CBD to St Heliers Bay. The start is located at Quay Street and the course continues along the Waitemata harbour to a spectacular finish.

Earlier this year, the race attracted more than 30,000 participants.

The selected group will have their progress tracked by a personal trainer for a period of eight weeks leading up to the race and the Rodney Times will run a story each week documenting the ride. Kit and entry fee will be provided.

Groups can be up to six people and need to make a brief pitch to RoundtheBays@fairfaxmedia.co.nz telling us a bit about the group and why you are keen to be involved. Be sure to include what area you are from and what your local paper is.

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3328 days ago

Winery Tour 2017 - Ticket giveaway!

Reporter Rodney Times

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, The Winery Tour is returning in 2017 with an all-star line-up featuring two of New Zealand’s most successful artists of all time, Brooke Fraser and Bic Runga, and exciting newcomer Benny Tipene. Clocking 139 shows over the past decade, The Winery Tour celebrates … View moreCelebrating its 10th anniversary, The Winery Tour is returning in 2017 with an all-star line-up featuring two of New Zealand’s most successful artists of all time, Brooke Fraser and Bic Runga, and exciting newcomer Benny Tipene. Clocking 139 shows over the past decade, The Winery Tour celebrates the Kiwi summer in the best way possible, with outstanding music great wine and food in some of New Zealand’s most idyllic wineries and outdoor venues. The Winery Tour is a family friendly all ages show and children under 12 will be granted free entry with an adult ticket holder (one child per ticket).

We have two double-passes to give away to The Winery Tour at Ascension Wine Estate in Matakana on Saturday, February 4.

To enter, please hit reply and tell us who you'd take with you to the event. The competition will close on November 25 2016.

The Winery Tour are available from www.winerytour.co.nz...

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3314 days ago

Bus stops over driveways

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

It's happened in South Auckland, and on the North Shore - have you noticed bus stops being painted over driveways in your neighbourhood? Please let us know via the comments or email rhonwyn.newson@fairfaxmedia.co.nz.
* Please write DNP (Do Not Print) if you don't want your comments … View more
It's happened in South Auckland, and on the North Shore - have you noticed bus stops being painted over driveways in your neighbourhood? Please let us know via the comments or email rhonwyn.newson@fairfaxmedia.co.nz.
* Please write DNP (Do Not Print) if you don't want your comments appearing in print.

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3341 days ago

Poll: Hill Street: Total Gridlock

Reporter Rodney Times

Drone footage from Labour Weekend shows the extent of the mess that is Hill Street in Warkworth. www.stuff.co.nz...

To address congestion, AT and NZTA have announced an interim three month trial to commence from November 7.

This trial will involve the banning of turning right onto Elizabeth … View more
Drone footage from Labour Weekend shows the extent of the mess that is Hill Street in Warkworth. www.stuff.co.nz...

To address congestion, AT and NZTA have announced an interim three month trial to commence from November 7.

This trial will involve the banning of turning right onto Elizabeth Street in the hope to reduce one set of traffic movements and help vehicles move easily through the intersection.

Changes will include using half a dozen orange 'safe-hit' flexible posts and removing the giveway from Sandspit Road adjacent to Elizabeth Street.

Do you think this will help?
**Please include NP (Not for print) if you don't want your comments to be used in print.

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Hill Street: Total Gridlock
  • 57.8% Yes, simplifying the number of turning movements will be less confusing
    57.8% Complete
  • 33.6% No, a quick fix will add to congestion
    33.6% Complete
  • 8.6% Something else (tell us in the comments)
    8.6% Complete
116 votes
3312 days ago

Win vouchers for the Auckland Night Noodle Markets!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The world famous Night Noodle Markets are coming to Auckland next week, taking over Victoria Park from Wednesday Nov 30 - Sunday Dec 4. With over 20 vendors serving food from across the Asian continent, plus non-stop entertainment and free entry, this is an event not to miss. There's also a … View moreThe world famous Night Noodle Markets are coming to Auckland next week, taking over Victoria Park from Wednesday Nov 30 - Sunday Dec 4. With over 20 vendors serving food from across the Asian continent, plus non-stop entertainment and free entry, this is an event not to miss. There's also a chance to win a trip to the UK flying Singapore Airlines!

We're excited to have 50 x $5 vouchers to give away - just like or thank this post to be in the draw! Find out more about the event.
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3313 days ago

How we treat Auckland's drinking water

Gemma Bridge from Watercare

Every day, we work hard to deliver ‘Aa’-graded drinking water to 1.4 million people throughout Auckland.

Want to know how we treat Auckland's drinking water? Read our latest Tapped In newsletter.

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3313 days ago

Apply now to have a stall at the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival

The Team from

The Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the Māori culture and heritage of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. There will be kiwi musicians, kapa haka performances, kids' activities, storytelling, delicious kai & more! It's all happening on … View moreThe Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the Māori culture and heritage of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. There will be kiwi musicians, kapa haka performances, kids' activities, storytelling, delicious kai & more! It's all happening on Auckland's waterfront this Anniversary Weekend (28 - 30 Jan).

We are now taking applications for those wanting to have a food or craft stall at the festival. Find out more at www.aucklandnz.com...

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3313 days ago

Make sure you're prepared...

EQC

No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to … View more
No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to make your home safer in an earthquake.
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