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Auckland commuters are facing hour-long delays as semester one begins amid a massive rail workers' strike.
The annual bout of road mayhem, dubbed March Madness, has jumped the gun by a few days this year, with semester one starting on Monday.
* Are you affected by March Madness? Send your … View moreAuckland commuters are facing hour-long delays as semester one begins amid a massive rail workers' strike.
The annual bout of road mayhem, dubbed March Madness, has jumped the gun by a few days this year, with semester one starting on Monday.
* Are you affected by March Madness? Send your tips, pictures and videos to newstips@stuff.co.nz
Due to industrial action by the RMTU trains on the Southern, Western and Eastern Lines will run on a 20-minute frequency during peak on weekdays until 16 March. Six-car trains will run on as many services as possible. Please plan ahead: at.govt.nz...
OPINION: It wasn't a seven-year-itch but a seven-year-glitch. My husband and I chalked up seven year…
Right now at Guthrie Bowron Pukekohe you can get free curtain making on thousands of quality fabrics*. Plus 15% off a wide range of blinds. We’ll even come to you for a free in-home measure and quote!
Orders must be confirmed by 12th of March so hurry in and speak to one of our decorating … View moreRight now at Guthrie Bowron Pukekohe you can get free curtain making on thousands of quality fabrics*. Plus 15% off a wide range of blinds. We’ll even come to you for a free in-home measure and quote!
Orders must be confirmed by 12th of March so hurry in and speak to one of our decorating specialists today!
On Thursday, the council's Governing Body voted unanimously to ask central government to ban the private sale of fireworks altogether.
However, with public fireworks displays seemingly fizzling out - such a ban would further diminish Aucklanders' chances of enjoying the popular … View moreOn Thursday, the council's Governing Body voted unanimously to ask central government to ban the private sale of fireworks altogether.
However, with public fireworks displays seemingly fizzling out - such a ban would further diminish Aucklanders' chances of enjoying the popular past-time. What do you reckon Neighbours? Share your thoughts here - and remember to add NFP (Not for Publication) if you don't want your comments used in a story, thanks :)
With just one week to go until Children's Day, how will you celebrate? There's so much happening all around Aotearoa, so put tamariki first this Sunday 4 March and check out what's happening near you: childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...
Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!
Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot)… View moreNeighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!
Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
We'll donate every item you bring in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
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*60-80ml testpot.
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.
"If engineering was easy, they'd call it arts instead."
What are your thoughts?
Do arts students breeze through their degrees?
Is engineering more important?
Do you have a qualification in one of these subjects, or both? What do you have to say about it?
Read the full story … View more"If engineering was easy, they'd call it arts instead."
What are your thoughts?
Do arts students breeze through their degrees?
Is engineering more important?
Do you have a qualification in one of these subjects, or both? What do you have to say about it?
Read the full story here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Harrisville's Madeleine Walker is one step closer to her dream of becoming a professional performer.…
It's no secret that Franklin is abundant with horse lovers!
Who here has a Kaimanawa horse, or is thinking about getting one from this year's muster?
There's plenty of horses out there looking for homes - and Meret is one of Franklin's equestriennes who will soon be the proud … View moreIt's no secret that Franklin is abundant with horse lovers!
Who here has a Kaimanawa horse, or is thinking about getting one from this year's muster?
There's plenty of horses out there looking for homes - and Meret is one of Franklin's equestriennes who will soon be the proud owner of two Kaimanawa foals.
Check out why she thinks they make a great addition to the family.
Two foals roaming the unforgiving mountains in the Kaimanawa Ranges will soon depart on the bigges…
Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)
If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take … View moreRiding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)
If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching, provided (and heavily subsidised) by ACC. It's delivered by experts and it works, as Simon Gotlieb's story shows. Neighbourly members can book a FREE Ride Forever course before 31 March using promo code NEIGH18 over here.
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