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You’re invited to visit ACG Strathallan at one of our Guided Tours – every Wednesday at 10am. 2019 is close, so take the opportunity to see one of the most inspirational learning environments in Auckland for yourself.
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Kia ora neighbours,
We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!
Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we… View moreKia ora neighbours,
We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!
Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we work together to create safer communities.
Please remember our Neighbourly page and private messages are not monitored by Police and are not the place to report crimes - IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 111.
I have lots on offer at my Open Homes this weekend, some of these properties have just hit the market! See you there! Fiona xx
Add some colour to your barbecue table this summer! Get stuck into making these easy coasters using masking tape and Resene paint. Choose your favourite colour combinations and shapes. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to … View moreAdd some colour to your barbecue table this summer! Get stuck into making these easy coasters using masking tape and Resene paint. Choose your favourite colour combinations and shapes. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
Celebrate the first day of summer in our backyard!
When: Saturday 1st December from 12 noon
Where: Woodside, behind Krispy Kreme Manukau
BBQ is $20 and includes; sausages, steaks and salads. There will be drink specials, live music, mini soccer and even a few paddling pools for the kids!
… View moreCelebrate the first day of summer in our backyard!
When: Saturday 1st December from 12 noon
Where: Woodside, behind Krispy Kreme Manukau
BBQ is $20 and includes; sausages, steaks and salads. There will be drink specials, live music, mini soccer and even a few paddling pools for the kids!
Bookings are essential phone 09 261 2670
I have experienced the frustration of knowing there is a fault in a circuit, but not knowing how or where to pinpoint it. To do so takes time, that is well worth the effort.
Living on a 6-acre block of land in South Auckland means that noise is not as easy to recognize as it was when living on a … View moreI have experienced the frustration of knowing there is a fault in a circuit, but not knowing how or where to pinpoint it. To do so takes time, that is well worth the effort.
Living on a 6-acre block of land in South Auckland means that noise is not as easy to recognize as it was when living on a block of concrete in Auckland city. Generally, if there is a fault in the services you receive in the city, you can phone a business to report this fault and a fault finder or technician will be sent to fix the issue so that you can continue with your business. It is not always known to you why there was a fault, only that there is an (interim) fix and you can continue with business. The fault may occur again, and another call to report the fault will see it fixed. However, when living in a rural location, the business owner often becomes the technician, meaning that you have a better understanding of how your external units work to make up the smooth operation of your daily business.
Recently I noticed that the cattle were getting through the electric tape and into the young trees planted in the paddock. Of course, this observation happened to be on a stormy day, when I would rather have stayed inside and phoned a technician to sort out this problem. Only I own the problem and so I am responsible for finding the fault. Through experience I have learnt to leave the electrics on so that you can hear where the fence is shorting out. Sometimes it appears obvious as in this case, where the cattle had pushed the tape off the standards, and the tape was in the grass causing it to short. Feeling relieved that I had appeared to have found the fault quickly, I managed to get the tape back through the standards. Walking back to the electric fence unit, I was dismayed to see that the Red light was blinking, meaning that I had not fixed or found the fault. I then walked around the 6 acres of fencing to listen out for a shorting sound. Of course, the fault was not to be heard. I then went to the house and got my Fence Fault Finder and proceeded to test the fence to pinpoint where it was shorting out. After testing patches of fence for it to point forward, I managed to find the fault by going past it. Fault fixed and fences working again, meant the trees would live to see another day.
I believe when a business unit is not working to its full capacity, this has a similar effect on a business either up or down the line. If, as a business owner, you are so removed from your daily business noise that when there is a fault, you rely on an external source to fix it, this fix may keep your business working if only for the interim. Take time to listen to your business. It should pulse with a singular beat. Don’t get distracted by the acres of wire that deaden the sound, instead take time to listen to each unit (department). Ensure the units are set to reach the same volts using the same meter. If the Fence Unit is not strong enough to drive the energy required for the current fence, put in a stronger unit that can withstand the load when under pressure. Do not put in interim fixes that become permanent. These fixes will not keep the business strong when you need to up the energy in busy periods.
Listen. Look. Learn. Lead.
Andrea Smith
TempDirect
Just Listed! Look no further than this immaculately presented modern home. This would also be a great investment property. With possession before Christmas an option, you'll want to move fast! Fiona xx #investment #forsale #firsthome
This property has just been listed! If your list has "ready to move into", look no further than this freshly renovated property built in the 2000's. The owners need this sold! Fiona xx
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that re-surfacing work on two sections of State Highway 2, has been re-scheduled to start on Sunday, November 18 for five nights. It will start this Sunday and Monday nights between Dobson Road and Mangatawhiri Road near the SH1 interchange at Pokeno. It … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that re-surfacing work on two sections of State Highway 2, has been re-scheduled to start on Sunday, November 18 for five nights. It will start this Sunday and Monday nights between Dobson Road and Mangatawhiri Road near the SH1 interchange at Pokeno. It will continue from Tuesday to Thursday between Dimmock Road and Heaven Road before the SH2/25 roundabout leading to Thames.
The resurfacing will take place between 7pm and 5am when traffic is lightest and the road crews can work, quickly, safely and efficiently. There will be stop/go traffic management to keep one lane open and a temporary 30 kph speed limit in place, but motorists should expect delays. Read more
There will be pop up clinics running in the Tāmaki area soon, so please look out for notices on our Facebook page.
Office hours for Tāmaki are 9am-5pm Mon/Wed/Fri at 100 Neilson Street, Onehunga (Entrance on Galway Street).
Office hours for Papakura are 9am-5pm Tues/Thurs at 29 Broadway, … View moreThere will be pop up clinics running in the Tāmaki area soon, so please look out for notices on our Facebook page.
Office hours for Tāmaki are 9am-5pm Mon/Wed/Fri at 100 Neilson Street, Onehunga (Entrance on Galway Street).
Office hours for Papakura are 9am-5pm Tues/Thurs at 29 Broadway, Papakura.
Please feel free to call 800-ANAHILA if you would like to book an appointment to go into the office to discuss your matters.
Check here for any current events or notices.
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Before you’ve even had your morning coffee, bin inspectors Winston Tupou and Reno Morgan are lifting the lid of your recycling bin and having a look inside. They’re not looking for materials for their next DIY project – they're checking to make sure what you’ve put in the bin can … View moreBefore you’ve even had your morning coffee, bin inspectors Winston Tupou and Reno Morgan are lifting the lid of your recycling bin and having a look inside. They’re not looking for materials for their next DIY project – they're checking to make sure what you’ve put in the bin can really be recycled.
Hi, neighbours, it seems Lorde is not Kanye West's biggest fan.
She's taken issue with a rectangular box that Kanye used to play in above the stage at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles over the weekend.
The New Zealand singer claims it was her idea first.
What do you think?
READ MORE:… View moreHi, neighbours, it seems Lorde is not Kanye West's biggest fan.
She's taken issue with a rectangular box that Kanye used to play in above the stage at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles over the weekend.
The New Zealand singer claims it was her idea first.
What do you think?
READ MORE:www.stuff.co.nz...
Hi neighbours,
Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.
What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's … View moreHi neighbours,
Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.
What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's then redirected through a local number.
- The aggressive scammer could be very convincing.
- Upon answering, they demand money for damages from a vehicle collision they claim you were involved in.
- Police are urging people to warn elderly relatives so they do not fall victim to the scam and lose money.
- If you receive a call of this nature, police advise you to hang up immediately.
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