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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!

2810 days ago

Come along to a Kite Day

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Out and About's Gabrielle Hornblow grew up making kites – and now she's passing these skills onto a new generation of young people. The next three events will be in the April school holidays in Weymouth and Māngere Bridge on 18 April and Waiuku on 24 April.

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2810 days ago

We're going nuts over walnuts

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Get top tips on houseplant care and styling from gorgeous new book Leaf Supply, and enter our competition to win a copy, plus we also have other great prizes up for grabs!
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2810 days ago

Clean up continues in wet weather

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Keep up to date on the clean up effort following Tuesday's storm. Plus what you need to know if you are affected by the power outages: bit.ly...

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2815 days ago

Here's a tour of Sculptureum in Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take an armchair tour of this fabulous and fun gallery dedicated to both art and nature, profiled in our magazine this month.

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2811 days ago

Needing your support for my website

Archer from Waiuku

Hi Neighbours,

Please support my new free advertisement website (www.allservices.co.nz) for NZ Tradies. This will help Kiwis connect with their community Tradies without hustle.

Please register and advertise your service or simply post if you are needing any services.

Best regards,
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Hi Neighbours,

Please support my new free advertisement website (www.allservices.co.nz) for NZ Tradies. This will help Kiwis connect with their community Tradies without hustle.

Please register and advertise your service or simply post if you are needing any services.

Best regards,
Archer
AllServices Admin

2811 days ago

Mind Lab Kids turned one!

MindLab Kids

We were so excited to see Mind Lab Kids turn one last week. It's been a fantastic year of home experiments, messy fun and video challenges. Help them celebrate by getting your 5-12 year old to take on an awesome STEM challenge over at MindLabKids.com. It's free! Find out more!

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2811 days ago

Enjoy Coco in comfort.

Stuff Pix

With school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have … View moreWith school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have smiles for days these holidays.

Head to stuffpix.co.nz to watch now.
Watch now

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2811 days ago

Arborists working around the clock to make trees safe

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council contractors will be working around the clock until Monday to make roads safe and manage emergency tree works across the region.

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2814 days ago

Trains cancelled due to power outage from Papakura station

Sujith from Pukekohe

No alternative bus service in place due to peak hours as per AT.

2812 days ago

Have you heard? Thieves have their eyes on tools in Auckland

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Tools and heavy duty batteries are "the flavour of the month" for thieves, say police. They're being taken from garden sheds, garages, construction sites and tradesmen's vehicles. So make sure yours are secure! To read more, click here.

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2812 days ago

Examining the past can help protect our future.

Abuse in State Care Royal Commission

The legacy of people taken into state care who suffered neglect and abuse is a stain on our country’s history. Over the next three years, the Royal Commission will listen to stories about the experiences of people in state care and examine ways to stop any further abuse.

Before that process … View more
The legacy of people taken into state care who suffered neglect and abuse is a stain on our country’s history. Over the next three years, the Royal Commission will listen to stories about the experiences of people in state care and examine ways to stop any further abuse.

Before that process can begin, the Terms of Reference to define the scope and purpose of the Inquiry need to be set. Sir Anand would like to hear your views on the draft Terms of Reference so we can work together to make sure we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past.
Find out more

2813 days ago

Wonderful watercolour exhibition at Franklin Arts Centre

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Five local contemporary watercolour artists will be showcasing their work at the New Steel Gallery exhibition, Chroma: Contemporary Watercolours.
The exhibition, opening this Saturday at the Franklin Arts Centre, explores the variety of the watercolour medium, from realistic landscapes to … View more
Five local contemporary watercolour artists will be showcasing their work at the New Steel Gallery exhibition, Chroma: Contemporary Watercolours.
The exhibition, opening this Saturday at the Franklin Arts Centre, explores the variety of the watercolour medium, from realistic landscapes to abstract patterning.

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2813 days ago

Poll: Do you support the decision to end oil and gas exploration?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

The Government is set to end offshore oil and gas exploration in New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says "transitions have to start somewhere". Do you support the decision? Take part in our poll or leave a reply. To read more click here.

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Do you support the decision to end oil and gas exploration?
  • 59.1% Yes. It's time to pursue clean energy
    59.1% Complete
  • 40.9% No. It will hit the industry hard
    40.9% Complete
66 votes
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