Opaheke, Papakura

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!

2940 days ago

The Neighbourly Christmas Elves have gone NUTS

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Sleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...

Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if … View more
Sleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...

Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if you, or your neighbour have won something special from us!
Are you a winner?

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2940 days ago

Plan your travel ahead of industrial action on train services

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

No trains will be operating from 2am on Friday until 2am on Saturday because of industrial action, plan your travel ahead: at.govt.nz...

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2940 days ago

James Cook High School Newsletter

James Cook High School

Please see our latest newsletter on our website.

2940 days ago

Join our Christmas 1 day sale celebrations this Thursday

SuperValue New Zealand

Hi neighbours! As part of our Christmas celebrations, we're holding a Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Thursday 7th Dec! Pop in and see us to get a whole heap of awesome savings and gear up for the festive season ahead. We have Ryans cooked ham for $7.99 kg, Bouton D'or cheese for $1.99 each, … View moreHi neighbours! As part of our Christmas celebrations, we're holding a Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Thursday 7th Dec! Pop in and see us to get a whole heap of awesome savings and gear up for the festive season ahead. We have Ryans cooked ham for $7.99 kg, Bouton D'or cheese for $1.99 each, plus loads more. We look forward to seeing you in-store! Find out more

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2940 days ago

Free permits for driving on beaches

Communications from Franklin Local Board

One of the super cool things to do over summer is to take your car for a drive along a spectacular west coast beach.

Aucklanders are fortunate to have two stunning beaches – Karioitahi and Muriwai – where you’re allowed to drive, provided you have a permit.
Getting a permit costs nothing … View more
One of the super cool things to do over summer is to take your car for a drive along a spectacular west coast beach.

Aucklanders are fortunate to have two stunning beaches – Karioitahi and Muriwai – where you’re allowed to drive, provided you have a permit.
Getting a permit costs nothing and only takes about five minutes. Even better, it can all be done online.
Beaches are legal roads and all road rules – seatbelts, speed limits, driving behaviour and such - apply.

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2941 days ago

Are you concerned about violence in New Zealand?

White Ribbon

Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find … View more
Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find out how to talk to your sons and use our Toolboxes at www.whiteribbon.org.nz or watch the film ‘Raise Our Men’ which provides an insight into how men are socialised into using violence. Help us end men’s violence towards women now.
Download the Toolboxes

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2941 days ago

International Volunteer Day

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Happy International Volunteer Day 2017! We want to say a big thanks to all the amazing volunteers that help out in our community. Ka pai!

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2942 days ago

Disability Advisory Panel on how Council can help Disabled Aucklanders

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Disability Advisory Panel Chair, Philip Patston discusses the role of the panel and the most important changes Auckland Council can make to help disabled Aucklanders.

"The biggest change is not thinking about ‘us and them’. Instead think about all of us. It’s not a thing that only … View more
Disability Advisory Panel Chair, Philip Patston discusses the role of the panel and the most important changes Auckland Council can make to help disabled Aucklanders.

"The biggest change is not thinking about ‘us and them’. Instead think about all of us. It’s not a thing that only affects one group of people – it affects everyone they know."

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2942 days ago

New bus routes

Communications from Franklin Local Board

New bus routes will be introduced in East Auckland, Beachlands and Maraetai on 10 December 2017, this means changes to routes, route numbers, timetables and bus stops. Find out everything you need to get ready here: AT.govt.nz/newnetworkeast

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2953 days ago

Five Cookbooks - FREE

Giulia from Manurewa

Hi there,
If anyone is interested, I have these five cookbooks to give away (we have too many and these ones even if good are just a surplus for us). They are:
Sophie Braimbridge and Jo Glynn, 'A little taste of Italy'
Tony Allan & Giorgio Locatelli, 'Tony & … View more
Hi there,
If anyone is interested, I have these five cookbooks to give away (we have too many and these ones even if good are just a surplus for us). They are:
Sophie Braimbridge and Jo Glynn, 'A little taste of Italy'
Tony Allan & Giorgio Locatelli, 'Tony & Giorgio', BBC Books
Annabel Langbein, 'Savour Italy. A Discovery of Taste'
Bill Granger, 'Sydney Food'
Roz Denny, 'The Ultimate Vegetarian Cookbook' .
Thank you
Giulia

Free

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2944 days ago

Has anyone else lost internet connection in Drury area since electrical storm on Thursday ??

Sue from Drury

Anyone lost internet connection since the electrical storm on Thursday??

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2948 days ago

House stinking from dead rats

Yvonne from Drury

Please advise me on best practice for laying rat bait stations.We are rural near bush. We do not put meat etc into our waste bin. We freeze our food rubbish for collection day. We have located 4 nasty smelly spots in our house and after inspection under the floor believe they have died in the walls… View morePlease advise me on best practice for laying rat bait stations.We are rural near bush. We do not put meat etc into our waste bin. We freeze our food rubbish for collection day. We have located 4 nasty smelly spots in our house and after inspection under the floor believe they have died in the walls ! The next thing we will endure will be groggy big black blow flies by the dozen daily ! They come into the house when we turn on the lights and come down from the light fittings ! We seem to be going through this cycle every 3 months. Bait stations have been laid outside the house near a large shed,under the floor.I am sick of the stench and flies.What are we doing wrong ?

2944 days ago

We’ve dropped our online delivery fees

Countdown

Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

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Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

Pick up is now free if you spend $50 or more, or just $5 for all other orders. Online orders now have a flat-rate fee of $12 for orders up to $199.99, and $8 for orders $200 and over.

Head over to the Countdown website and try online shopping today.

Sally Copland
Countdown’s Head of Online
Try online shopping now!

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2945 days ago

Is your neighbour an Awesome Neighbour?

Electric Kiwi

We’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the … View more
We’ve had hundreds of you tell us just what makes your neighbour ‘awesome’ with some amazing stories. Do you have an awesome neighbour you haven’t told us about?

It could be a neighbour who donates time to a sports team in your neighbourhood or someone who brings your bins up the driveway every week. Maybe they’re just really unique; the neighbour who drives that bright pink car or skateboards with the kids to school each day.

Tell us why your neighbour is awesome and you could win one of four $250 Prezzy® cards (plus one for your Awesome Neighbour).
Enter now

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2945 days ago

Fees-free courses for ages 16+

Skills Update Training Institute

Success is a journey - start yours today with our courses for Distribution, Retail, Hospitality, Business Administration and Technology, Computing Level 2 and 3, and Foundation Studies. Our hands-on courses aim to develop trainees' skills, attitudes and knowledge while addressing the … View moreSuccess is a journey - start yours today with our courses for Distribution, Retail, Hospitality, Business Administration and Technology, Computing Level 2 and 3, and Foundation Studies. Our hands-on courses aim to develop trainees' skills, attitudes and knowledge while addressing the identified needs of various industries.

Distribution
Distribution is big business in New Zealand, employing about 1 in every 20 New Zealanders. Get into the distribution, logistics or freight forwarding industries, as this qualification will help progress your career no matter your age.

Free forklift licence and Reach Counter Balance included due to growing demand for forklift drivers.

Retail
Retail is a fast-moving industry and New Zealand organisations need to respond to customer demand and predict future trends. Whether you’re already working in retail, or trying to get a foot in the door, this intermediate/supervisory level qualification will ensure you stand out from the crowd.

You'll develop your ability to give feedback, respond to customer complaints and establish better communication in the workplace, sales and consumerism, workplace training and you’ll gain retail skills that will impress your potential employer.

Hospitality
Hospitality and tourism are amongst the fastest growing areas of employment in the world and the rewards for talented and focused individuals are high. Despite the huge growth in the Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism industry, highlighted is the lack of skilled staff to fill the vacancies.

The beauty of Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism is that no matter where you are in the world, the industry has a place. Whether you choose to work in hotels, events, attractions, or anywhere else in the sector, there are always jobs available to Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism graduates.

Business Administration and Technology
Whatever the industry, all businesses need qualified and professional administrative support staff. Build your business administration and computing skills to enable you to be confident with office operations and business services.

This programme will help you develop basic accounting skills, including table and formula use, as well as business document and publication production. You'll learn how to use mobile and digital technology systems and software in order to meet organisational requirements.

Plus, this certificate will also develop your understanding of office functions, financial transactions and documentation, as well as customer service.

Computing Level 2 and 3
Basic knowledge of computers.

Foundation Studies
Free Learners Licence

All Courses are FREE and students receive a HOP card for travelling to and from our courses. Free use of Games Room and onsite Gym. Campus is local and easy to get too.

Contact us for more information about studying at one of our Mangere, Onehunga or Papakura Campuses.
Learn more

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