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Santa’s getting ready to visit his loyal followers in suburbs across Auckland. If you’re heading to a Santa parade, please remember to be sun smart with hats and sunblock, and bring a drink bottle – especially for little ones.
Make sure you know when parades are happening – even if … View moreSanta’s getting ready to visit his loyal followers in suburbs across Auckland. If you’re heading to a Santa parade, please remember to be sun smart with hats and sunblock, and bring a drink bottle – especially for little ones.
Make sure you know when parades are happening – even if you're not planning on attending – and you're aware of the traffic, transport and parking disruptions that may occur.
Auckland Transport has information on stop closures and alternative routes for buses during parades including Westgate, Mairangi Bay, Onehunga, Ōrewa, and Kumeū. In the city centre, Large parts of Queen Street, Albert Street, Victoria Street, Commerce Street, Customs Street, Beach Road, Mayoral Drive and other areas of the city centre will be closed.
Several bus routes and Fullers ferries will have extra services running on the day. See which ones apply to you, or use the Journey Planner to find times for regular scheduled services.
Most bus services will be diverted from the start of service until the roads reopen about 5pm.
Don’t forget – kids ride for 99c on weekends with AT Hop.
An important message about trains: Please be advised that balloons cannot be carried on trains or in the stations due to the risk of them flying away and hitting the overhead power lines.
Farmers Santa Parade
If you're heading to the the Farmers Santa Parade, Santa says driving into town isn't a great idea, as it will be very busy and hard to get around because of road closures. He's suggesting you take a bus, train or ferry instead!
Public transport will be busier than usual but Auckland Transport is putting on some extra services to make sure everyone is in town for the 1pm parade. Plan your journey in advance and travel early.
If you are planning drive in to the city centre, please be aware that road closures and parking restrictions will be in place.
Public parking is free at the Downtown, Victoria Street and Civic car parks for vehicles parked by 11am and exited by 6pm.Visit At.govt.nz to see how these could affect you.
Jayden Nancarrow turned crime fighter in a "spectacular" day out with Batman on Saturday.
Jayden, who has a progressive brain tumour, donned the costume of Batman's trusty sidekick Robin to eradicate crime.
The duo caught The Joker mid-heist in Albany, saved Warriors players … View moreJayden Nancarrow turned crime fighter in a "spectacular" day out with Batman on Saturday.
Jayden, who has a progressive brain tumour, donned the costume of Batman's trusty sidekick Robin to eradicate crime.
The duo caught The Joker mid-heist in Albany, saved Warriors players Jazz Tevaga and Junior Pouga in Victor Eaves Park and stopped pirates from making a ship's captain walk the plank off Orewa beach.
Here's lots of photos and you can check out the story at www.stuff.co.nz...
While many locals have been calling for more tsunami sirens to be installed, especially at Orewa, Auckland CDEM wants them to be decommissioned in favour of a single system across the city.
Civil Defence can reach the public by billboards, emails, SMS text messaging, helicopter and mobile … View moreWhile many locals have been calling for more tsunami sirens to be installed, especially at Orewa, Auckland CDEM wants them to be decommissioned in favour of a single system across the city.
Civil Defence can reach the public by billboards, emails, SMS text messaging, helicopter and mobile loudspeakers, Red Cross hazard app, radio broadcasts, social media and websites. Do you think decommissioning sirens is wise?
*Please write NFP (Not For Print) if you don't want your comment appearing in print.
www.stuff.co.nz...
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View moreWith the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.
Mentors play a huge role in the lives of these young women and gain just as much out of the programme as the girls they mentor. It is an opportunity to learn about other cultures and network with like-minded women. While mentors take the opportunity to hold the door open for younger women to reach … View moreMentors play a huge role in the lives of these young women and gain just as much out of the programme as the girls they mentor. It is an opportunity to learn about other cultures and network with like-minded women. While mentors take the opportunity to hold the door open for younger women to reach their full potential, they come away with unique experiences that enrich their own lives.
Here is a video about the programme - vimeo.com...
2017 mentee intakes will come from Kelston Girls High School, Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate and Tamaki College.
Please note; this is a two to three year commitment. The actual time you will need to commit on a monthly basis is flexible and will depend on your relationship with your mentee. Almost all of our mentors tell us that what starts off feeling like a big commitment, becomes a fun experience they look forward to and it becomes a pleasure, not a burden.
seekvolunteer.co.nz...
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View moreYou’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
Good afternoon Volunteers
There is a volunteer position open for Event & Fundraising Admin support here at our Auckland Service Centre. We are looking for someone with excellent Office Suite, Social Media and some data entry skills.
We are looking for someone to support fundraising projects … View moreGood afternoon Volunteers
There is a volunteer position open for Event & Fundraising Admin support here at our Auckland Service Centre. We are looking for someone with excellent Office Suite, Social Media and some data entry skills.
We are looking for someone to support fundraising projects for 3 months from Jan-Mar, at least 6-8 hours per week, between 9-5 set time and weekdays (not evening nor weekends).
If you or if you know of anyone living within or near Auckland South and interested, please do let me know.
Please send through your CV noting your computer skill and send through to my email address provided and note that a Police Check will also be part of the application process. Thank you! Contact robyn.brady@redcross.org.nz
We are still looking for some Customer Choice Partners in your area. If you’re a local community group helping the young people and families in your community and in need of some extra funds head along to www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz... for more information and to begin the application process. … View moreWe are still looking for some Customer Choice Partners in your area. If you’re a local community group helping the young people and families in your community and in need of some extra funds head along to www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz... for more information and to begin the application process. Applications close on the 27th November.
The Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the … View moreThe Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the generosity of its customers in helping their fellow Kiwis at a time of need.
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View moreYou decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!
Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
All 55 libraries across the Auckland Council network will operate until closing at the regular time on Christmas Eve and resume normal hours from Wednesday 4 January.
But due to lower demand for library services between the Christmas and New Year period, the region’s 21 local boards have … View moreAll 55 libraries across the Auckland Council network will operate until closing at the regular time on Christmas Eve and resume normal hours from Wednesday 4 January.
But due to lower demand for library services between the Christmas and New Year period, the region’s 21 local boards have decided that 15 libraries will close for the four days between Christmas and New Year.
Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
… View moreRed Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...
Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.
Parents are being encouraged to make a pledge committing to getting their kids to school, without using the car, one day each week.
It is part of a Fairfax campaign, supported by the Rodney Times and the Sunday Star-Times, called the Foot It campaign.
We have teamed up with Neighbourly and … View moreParents are being encouraged to make a pledge committing to getting their kids to school, without using the car, one day each week.
It is part of a Fairfax campaign, supported by the Rodney Times and the Sunday Star-Times, called the Foot It campaign.
We have teamed up with Neighbourly and Micro Scooters to bring change by driving membership of their Foot It clubs - named after each day of the week. And, if you sign up, you could win one of 50 Micro Scooters. Follow the link for more information.
We are thinking of our friends, families and customers across New Zealand who have been affected by the recent earthquakes. To show our support FreshChoice and SuperValue Supermarkets have donated $5,000 to the Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal. You can donate towards the appeal in all … View moreWe are thinking of our friends, families and customers across New Zealand who have been affected by the recent earthquakes. To show our support FreshChoice and SuperValue Supermarkets have donated $5,000 to the Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal. You can donate towards the appeal in all FreshChoice Supermarkets. The coin donation boxes can be found at the checkouts.
Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.
You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!
I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
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