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Aucklanders, a friendly reminder that all 14 Tūpuna Maunga will be closed in the evenings during Guy Fawkes to help prevent fireworks-related fires. 🔥🚫
Recent fires have caused serious damage to these sacred sites — including Te Pane o Mataoho / Māngere Mountain last year. Even one spark… View moreAucklanders, a friendly reminder that all 14 Tūpuna Maunga will be closed in the evenings during Guy Fawkes to help prevent fireworks-related fires. 🔥🚫
Recent fires have caused serious damage to these sacred sites — including Te Pane o Mataoho / Māngere Mountain last year. Even one spark can harm the cultural and natural beauty of our maunga.
Let’s protect these special places together.
Most of the stress of a vet visit starts before you even leave home — when the carrier comes out and your cat disappears under the bed! But what if your cat wanted to go inside the carrier?
💙Do not hesitate to contact Pet Vets for natural aids such as Feliway, Calmex etc and medical options… View moreMost of the stress of a vet visit starts before you even leave home — when the carrier comes out and your cat disappears under the bed! But what if your cat wanted to go inside the carrier?
💙Do not hesitate to contact Pet Vets for natural aids such as Feliway, Calmex etc and medical options as Gabapentin to help make your cat's visit stress free as possible.💙
Marianne Manning, Veterinary Technician (Behavior) shares step-by-step, positive-reinforcement techniques to make carrier time calm, safe, and even fun. 🧡
✨ Learn how to:
✅ Use treats and clicker training to build confidence
✅ Reduce stress before vet visits
✅ Make travel easier for both of you
🐾 Read the full article here ➡️ [blog.cattledogpublishing.com...
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We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit … View moreWant to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.
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Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
if you don't want to lose your weekly rubbish collection you need to tell Council this. fill in this form and send it off. Email your completed feedback form to collectiontrial@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Waste Management Submission Form
Auckland Council Consultation
Submission Position:
☐ … View moreif you don't want to lose your weekly rubbish collection you need to tell Council this. fill in this form and send it off. Email your completed feedback form to collectiontrial@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Waste Management Submission Form
Auckland Council Consultation
Submission Position:
☐ Opposition to Fortnightly Rubbish Collection Proposal
☐ Support for Fortnightly Rubbish Collection Proposal
Submitter Name: _____________________________________________________
Contact Email (optional): _____________________________________________________
Location/Suburb:
☐ Weymouth
☐ Clendon
☐ Manurewa
☐ Other _____________________________________________________
Section 1: Understanding Waste Sources
1. Do you agree that most of Auckland’s landfill waste comes from commercial and construction sources, not households?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Unsure
2. Should Council focus more on reducing commercial waste rather than cutting household services?
☐ Strongly agree
☐ Agree
☐ Neutral
☐ Disagree
☐ Strongly disagree
Section 2: Household Waste Realities
3. How much control do you feel you have over the amount of household rubbish you generate?
☐ A lot
☐ Some
☐ Very little
☐ None
4. What are the biggest contributors to your household waste?
☐ Food packaging
☐ Fast food containers
☐ Hygiene products (e.g. nappies, wipes)
☐ Paper and mail
☐ Other: _____________________________________________________
Section 3: Collection Frequency
5. Do you support moving from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Only if costs are reduced
☐ Only with better bin options
6. What concerns do you have about fortnightly collections? Tick more than one.
☐ Overflowing bins
☐ Hygiene and odour
☐ Pest infestations
☐ Fly-tipping
☐ Missed pickups
☐ Other: _____________________________________________________
Section 4: Cost and Value
7. Do you believe there will be $10 million savings that will benefit ratepayers?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Unsure
8. Would you prefer to keep weekly collections even if it meant no cost savings?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Section 5: Climate and Best Practice
9. Do you believe Auckland’s climate (warm, humid) requires weekly rubbish collection to prevent health risks?
☐ Strongly agree
☐ Agree
☐ Neutral
☐ Disagree
☐ Strongly disagree
10. Should Council follow Best Practice of the Day and retain weekly collections?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Unsure
f you wish to share a brief comment or concern, please write it here:
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When the odds seem stacked against you, this mindful craft project is a way to find peace. Create your own balance rocks using wood and Resene Waterborne Woodsman testpots. Find out how to make and stain your own wooden balancing rocks with these easy step by step instructions.
With Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, we’re on the hunt for NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree!
Whether it’s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading… View moreWith Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, we’re on the hunt for NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree!
Whether it’s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading Christmas magic this season.
And now for the showstopper... 🌟
One tree will rise above them all, capturing the most public votes and the title of NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree 2025, along with the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, this year’s ultimate Christmas prize. 🎁🎄
To spread the cheer even further, four lucky trees will be chosen as Santa’s Lucky Trees, each receiving a $200 Space General Gift Voucher, the perfect way to add extra sparkle this season. 🎅🎁
Need a tree first? Explore our beautiful range here and start your Christmas magic!
📅 Public voting opens: 10 November 2025
⏳ Entries close: 17 December 2025
🎄 Winners unwrapped before Christmas — so strike a pose and share your festive masterpiece!
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Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables
The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View moreWANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables
The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.
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Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.
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Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
… View moreKiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.
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Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield.
The yellow-legged hornet is a biosecurity concern due to its potential impact… View moreBiosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield.
The yellow-legged hornet is a biosecurity concern due to its potential impact on honeybee and wild bee populations.
Members of the public are asked to report any sightings of suspected hornets or hornet nests online at report.mpi.govt.nz or by calling Biosecurity New Zealand’s exotic pest and disease hotline on 0800 809 966.
We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View moreWe’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.
Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?
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