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2777 days ago

Does your city need more state homes?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Auckland,

The Government has announced 6400 new state homes and social houses as part of Budget 2018. About $234.4m has been committed over the next four years. So what do you think? How will your community benefit from the housing boost? To read more, click here.

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2773 days ago

Multi- agency training

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Training is a big part of our job here at Marlborough CDEM. Last week the Marlborough Emergency Response Team got stuck into some hard training with our ‘neighbours’ from Red Cross and Base Woodbourne; it was cold and dark but thankfully not raining. It was a great opportunity for the team to … View moreTraining is a big part of our job here at Marlborough CDEM. Last week the Marlborough Emergency Response Team got stuck into some hard training with our ‘neighbours’ from Red Cross and Base Woodbourne; it was cold and dark but thankfully not raining. It was a great opportunity for the team to learn and practice their casualty identification and recovery skills, on some pretty rough ground. Here’s a big thanks to Conpavers for letting us use their site and for providing safety information.


Here are some useful links to help you prepare for an emergency:

Marlborough District Council Disaster Awareness
getthru.govt.nz
facebook.com/NeighbourhoodSupportMarlborough
Civil Defence Tsunami information
Find out more!

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2774 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing - it's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our plant of the week in Get Growing is the festive abutilon and we have the latest scientific information on guava moth and what you can do to try and prevent it from affecting your fruit trees. Try sensational Catalonian recipes from Barcelona Cult Recipes and enter to win some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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2776 days ago

Why does it matter if the council sells some buildings?

Communications Team from Auckland Council

On Tuesday, Auckland Council agreed to sell seven of its buildings as a key component of its Corporate Property Strategy.

2777 days ago

Want to save $1,000?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

All you have to do is live to be 100 - then you will get a free burial spot, oh, and a letter from the Queen.
Have you discussed your burial plans with family?

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2778 days ago

Auckland’s ‘haves’ - where the average household income soars above the rest

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Have you read the latest installments of Stuff/Newshub's joint investigation? In part two of the 'a tale of two cities' series, Carmen Parahi and Simon Shepherd take a look at the view from the top of the Auckland tree. While … View moreHave you read the latest installments of Stuff/Newshub's joint investigation? In part two of the 'a tale of two cities' series, Carmen Parahi and Simon Shepherd take a look at the view from the top of the Auckland tree. While part three looks at inequality and what will happen in the next downturn. Read them both here.

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2777 days ago

Poll: Five new movies - five chances to win.

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite new release from Stuff Pix and you could win it to watch at your place. With so many movies ready to rent right now, there's something for everyone at Stuff Pix - check them out at stuffpix.co.nz today.

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Five new movies - five chances to win.
  • 42.4% Thor: Ragnarok - Get some action on your couch
    42.4% Complete
  • 11.4% Fifty Shades Freed - Lose yourself
    11.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Join the rebellion
    20.8% Complete
  • 13.2% The Post - Enjoy the drama
    13.2% Complete
  • 12.2% I, Tonya - Beat the competition
    12.2% Complete
1383 votes
2777 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te … View more
Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa.
#OtiTeNanekoti #KeiTePaiKoe #ArohaMaiArohaAtu

2778 days ago

Meet a Pest Free Hero(es) – Inka, Hayley and Henry

Communications Team from Auckland Council

This month, Our Auckland chats to not one but three young heroes who spent their last holiday at the YouthEnviro Leader’s Forum (YELF) in New Plymouth.

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2778 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
Find out more

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2778 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2779 days ago

Come and be part of our Matariki tree plantings!

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

To help celebrate Matariki, Auckland Council is holding public tree planting events across June and July to put 60,000 new trees in the ground. Come and be part of it - you'll even get a tree to take home with you.

For event details and to register your attendance, visit goo.gl...

2779 days ago

Royal wedding plans?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

We'd love to hear from anyone planning a special Saturday night watching the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?

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2779 days ago

Industrial action affects some bus services

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Due to industrial action by First Union members, some bus services operated by Pavlovich Coachlines will be cancelled tomorrow, 16 May 2018. Full details on affected services can be found here:

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2779 days ago

You can help us save lives

Summit Real Estate

Hi neighbours, it's Baz here from the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. Our fundraising campaign to help us purchase two new sets of Night Vision Goggles has started out nicely with a lot of support from the community, thanks guys.

We are now at $4,090 thanks to a generous donation … View more
Hi neighbours, it's Baz here from the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. Our fundraising campaign to help us purchase two new sets of Night Vision Goggles has started out nicely with a lot of support from the community, thanks guys.

We are now at $4,090 thanks to a generous donation from Blenheim Pak n Save. Just last night we flew over to the Motueka Valley for a medical emergency and the original location they wanted us to land was shifted due to hazardous overhead wires which we picked up with the night vision goggles. These goggles really are vital in our safety and also finding you.

You can help Summit support our service by donating here givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/help-save-lives
Donate here!

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