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Hi there Neighbours, we're exploring the rental market in New Zealand and would love to hear about what you've encountered and what issues you'd like us to explore in your area. Please note that images and comments may be used as part of a news story.
This Auckland Anniversary Weekend, come and experience the Māori culture and heritage of Tāmaki Makaurau at a free, fun and family-friendly festival on Auckland’s waterfront.
Get out of the sun and enjoy great entertainment, activities and atmosphere in the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, beat … View moreThis Auckland Anniversary Weekend, come and experience the Māori culture and heritage of Tāmaki Makaurau at a free, fun and family-friendly festival on Auckland’s waterfront.
Get out of the sun and enjoy great entertainment, activities and atmosphere in the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, beat the heat with ice cream in watermelon or pineapple, or get out on the water in a waka.
The 2018 Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival runs Sat – Mon, ANZ Viaduct Events and Viaduct Harbour: www.aucklandnz.com...
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New World’s got everything you need to get back to school sorted, with heaps of great deals instore now. Plus, check out newworld.co.nz for some legendary lunchbox ideas!
Come down and watch #VectorLights bringing the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge to life tomorrow at 9:10pm.
The light show uses solar, battery and peer-to-peer technology demonstrating a smarter way to power our city.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- The show starts at 9:10pm and runs for 6 … View moreCome down and watch #VectorLights bringing the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge to life tomorrow at 9:10pm.
The light show uses solar, battery and peer-to-peer technology demonstrating a smarter way to power our city.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- The show starts at 9:10pm and runs for 6 minutes. It’ll play again at 9:30pm, then every half hour until midnight.
- Coast 105.4FM will play for the 9:10pm and 9:30pm show. There will also be an audio link available on this page when the light show is on.
- You can watch the livestream on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com...
- Take a look at some of the many places to watch and read more about the project at vector.co.nz/lights
- Check Auckland Transport for updates on public transport in your area in case of any bus replacement services
We hope to see you there!
Vector Lights, part of a smart energy partnership between Vector and Auckland Council in collaboration with the NZ Transport Agency, will transform the Waitematā and become the guiding light toward a smart energy future.
Woohoo, it's just a few hours away from the long weekend!
What have you got planned?
We'd love to see some photos of what you get up to around Franklin over the next three days!
Vector Lights is turning on Auckland Harbour Bridge on January 27 with a spectacular world-first solar, battery and peer-to-peer powered light and sound show.
Bring along a picnic and find a spot with a great view of the bridge. Tune in to Coast 105.4FM to hear the music that goes with the … View moreVector Lights is turning on Auckland Harbour Bridge on January 27 with a spectacular world-first solar, battery and peer-to-peer powered light and sound show.
Bring along a picnic and find a spot with a great view of the bridge. Tune in to Coast 105.4FM to hear the music that goes with the show. The Vector Lights show will run every half hour until midnight. Coast 105.4FM will play for the 9:10pm and 9:30pm show, after that you can hear the sound on Vector.co.nz/lights.
You can also watch and listen live to the six minute light and sound show at facebook.co.nz/vectornz.
Vector Lights, part of a smart energy partnership between Vector and Auckland Council in collaboration with the NZ Transport Agency, will transform the Waitematā and become the guiding light toward a smart energy future.
It's back to school for hundreds of children in Franklin and amongst all of the new students is Piper McKenzie - all the way from Scotland.
Come and join Team Red Cross in the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event - we welcome all ages and levels of fitness! You don’t have to be a jogging junkie to join Team Red Cross. You can get together with friends and walk the whole way.
Walkers and runners like you, who take on a Red Cross … View moreCome and join Team Red Cross in the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event - we welcome all ages and levels of fitness! You don’t have to be a jogging junkie to join Team Red Cross. You can get together with friends and walk the whole way.
Walkers and runners like you, who take on a Red Cross Challenge to raise money at sporting events, help us run our programmes around New Zealand and overseas. This includes responding immediately after disasters like the 2016 earthquakes, running community programmes throughout New Zealand, supporting former refugees, transporting people to their medical appointments, teaching life-saving skills to children, supporting people in need overseas and so much more!
By choosing to run for Team Red Cross, you will ensure we can be here for good to help the people who need it most.
To enter go to link provided.
For more information contact Robyn.Brady@redcross.org.nz
or 09 260 4070
It's back to school for hundreds of children in Franklin and amongst all of the new students is Pipe…
If you're out on the water this summer, you must carry a suitable lifejacket for every person on board your vessel.
Find more about how to be safe out on the water here: at.govt.nz...
Going back in time seems like something out of a fiction book for most, but for hot rod and American…
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I received a phone call this afternoon in which I was told that Judge Southwick in the Manukau Family Court had attacked a mother because she has been vocal in criticising the family court. (Freedom of speech is still allowed in this country last time I looked) It was told me that she was very … View moreI received a phone call this afternoon in which I was told that Judge Southwick in the Manukau Family Court had attacked a mother because she has been vocal in criticising the family court. (Freedom of speech is still allowed in this country last time I looked) It was told me that she was very prejudiced in her dealing with a schooling matter and despite eight years of evidence proving that the father of the child had constantly resiled agreements for the child, lied to her personally and been addressed for committing perjury , that he, his wife and parents had bad mouthed the mother to the child, and he had held the child at a school for two years at a school where she had been bullied Judge Southwick ruled in his favour to move the child to a school where these same children would be attending intermediate. The mother had laid a complaint (as have several other parents and teachers) regarding issues of bullying at the school and in response the school Principal had told parents she was crazy (she said told her by the father) and that the child was damaged because of family court proceedings. The lawyer for child David Rice had been told all of this repeatedly and the child had also told him that she did not want to go to the fathers house during the week because of the issues her father was creating this. David Rice never put this in a court report. The mother after being abused by Judge Southwick left the court proceedings who damned a doctor who had stated that the child was experiencing anxiety and would be better home schooled because of the issues. Whirinaki have advised that the coparenting relationship does not work also. Southwick failed to consider this. After the mother left the court proceedings the Judge, the mothers ex partner and his wife (a lawyer) sat in court attacking her character and suggesting she was a slut. The child is refusing to go to the fathers and the courts behaviour is alienating the child from him. The family court is silent. People that speak up often have their children taken off them and if they dare to use the word abuse the are labelled as alienators. Franklin Family Support suggested this man is narcissistic, emotionally abusive and possibly has aspergers. This is Lawyers and judges gaming the system to make money whilst throwing children (and often fathers relationships with their children) under the bus. CYFS are making money out of it too. CYFS have supported the father in this matter throughout because the father dared to tell them that Franklin Family Support suggested he was emotionally abusive. Family court proceedings can go on for over a decade and cost several hundreds of thousands of dollars if a parent is intent on getting custody of their child. It financially and emotionally cripples (oftentimes) the good parent. I have read so many court reports from affected parties I now turn them upside down and normally get it right as to what is going on. It is legalised abuse our national disgrace and it must stop.
Hi Neighbours,
We have spoken to a couple on Ridge Rd in Pokeno who say the 100km speed limit is ridiculous, due to the winding roads and sharp S bend.
They want the speed limit lowered, speed advisory signs, and an S bend warning sign erected to help lower the number of incidents on their … View moreHi Neighbours,
We have spoken to a couple on Ridge Rd in Pokeno who say the 100km speed limit is ridiculous, due to the winding roads and sharp S bend.
They want the speed limit lowered, speed advisory signs, and an S bend warning sign erected to help lower the number of incidents on their road.
What do you think?
Do you drive on this road often - do you think it is dangerous?
Should the speed limit be lowered?
Would lowering the speed limit and erecting signs make a difference?
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