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It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2858 days ago

Consultation month is coming!

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Throughout March, we’re consulting on our 10-year Budget, as well as the draft Auckland Plan 2050. We also want to know what you think about our Pest Management Plan and our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. Have your say on the future of Auckland!

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2858 days ago

Poll: Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
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Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
Click here to see the results and check out Lynda's top 10 tips to super fast veges

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Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?
  • 56.5% Yes, I'd do whatever it takes
    56.5% Complete
  • 34.8% I like growing my own produce but not on this scale
    34.8% Complete
  • 8.6% No, I'll stick to buying my fruit and veg
    8.6% Complete
1240 votes
2858 days ago

2018 Auckland Lantern Festival: 01-04 Mar 2018

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Come and enjoy New Zealand’s largest Chinese festival, celebrating the new Year of the Dog, in the Auckland Domain.

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2858 days ago

Hospitality courses at NZMA can help get you a job!

NZMA

Create cocktails. Make great coffee. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry.
 
You’ll study:
- in a real bar and gain work experience in a café
- receive support and … View more
Create cocktails. Make great coffee. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry.
 
You’ll study:
- in a real bar and gain work experience in a café
- receive support and encouragement from your tutors
- graduate with a nationally recognised qualification

Come visit the Auckland South campus for a coffee and tour their facilities. Or go to one of the information evenings, that run every two weeks from 5pm to 7pm, find out more here.

Know anyone or want to enrol yourself?
Courses start in February and March, so get in touch with NZMA and enrol today.
Find out more

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2859 days ago

Make an effort to put children first

The Team from Children's Day

Whether we have kids of our own or not, every one of us has a role to play in making sure that Kiwi kids feel safe, loved and able to reach their potential. Children's Day, which is held on the first Sunday of March, is a time to pause, reflect and honour our children, and an opportunity for … View moreWhether we have kids of our own or not, every one of us has a role to play in making sure that Kiwi kids feel safe, loved and able to reach their potential. Children's Day, which is held on the first Sunday of March, is a time to pause, reflect and honour our children, and an opportunity for all New Zealanders to think about the collective responsibility we all have to put our tamariki first.

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2859 days ago

Temporary timetable on trains due to industrial action

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

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...

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2860 days ago

Lawn and Garden Maintenance

Mayura from Manurewa

Lawn and Garden Maintenance
Need to keep your lawns and garden in great condition but cannot do it due to other commitments???
We can help you take care of that and provide you with a stress and hassle free solution at a reasonable price.
Mulched or catched for lawn, u choose. For a free no … View more
Lawn and Garden Maintenance
Need to keep your lawns and garden in great condition but cannot do it due to other commitments???
We can help you take care of that and provide you with a stress and hassle free solution at a reasonable price.
Mulched or catched for lawn, u choose. For a free no obligation quote please call or text on 0221545363.

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2860 days ago

Free

Margaret from Takanini

8 Recessed Downlight Fittings, square, chrome, 135mm x 135mm, 240v. Fit 120mm opening. Complete with energy saver 15w bulbs. Randwick Park area.

Free

2860 days ago

PAPAKURA ART GROUP INC.

Glenda from Papakura

Hi Everyone,
Last week was the first week of a SHOW and TELL at the end of the session. I found it great for sharing tips and I'm sure others did as well.

I have another newsletter attached and was thinking is there anything else that I can add.
I thought I had posted the newsletter for… View more
Hi Everyone,
Last week was the first week of a SHOW and TELL at the end of the session. I found it great for sharing tips and I'm sure others did as well.

I have another newsletter attached and was thinking is there anything else that I can add.
I thought I had posted the newsletter for 14th however it didn't quite make it, so I have attached it as well as this weeks.

I would like to see a FOR SALE and WANTED section to benefit our members. Just let me know and I will advertise for you free of charge.

If there is anything else you would like to communicate please also let me know.

Happy Painting
Glenda

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2860 days ago

Over 100 Children's Day events across NZ!

The Team from Children's Day

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...

2860 days ago

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

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 more
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) 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.
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2861 days ago

2018 Auckland Lantern Festival coming up next week

The Team from

Auckland Lantern Festival takes over the Auckland Domain next week - Lantern Appreciation Night on Thurs 1 Mar, no food, stalls, performances or amusements, just 800 spectacular hand-made Chinese lanterns, 7pm -10.30pm. Fri 2 - Sun 4 Mar, plenty of delicious street food and entertainment too. See … View moreAuckland Lantern Festival takes over the Auckland Domain next week - Lantern Appreciation Night on Thurs 1 Mar, no food, stalls, performances or amusements, just 800 spectacular hand-made Chinese lanterns, 7pm -10.30pm. Fri 2 - Sun 4 Mar, plenty of delicious street food and entertainment too. See www.aucklandnz.com... for more information and Fri - Sun times and details.

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2861 days ago

WATCH: Cr Josephine Bartley's maiden speech

Communications Team from Auckland Council

In her maiden speech, Councillor Bartley spoke of the importance of the community, environment and supporting young people, and emphasised the council’s role in helping communities to ‘do well, live well and be well’.

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2861 days ago

Deputy mayor joins fight against illegal dumping

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A new free-phone hotline for reporting illegal dumpers – 0800 NO DUMP – has been announced by Mayor Phil Goff, and provides a dedicated number to ensure culprits can be reported and caught.

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2861 days ago

Does your loved one ride a motorcycle?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

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 more
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 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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