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Development is beginning in Avondale as part of a 15-year plan. New residential buildings as well as a multi-purpose facility housing a new community centre and library are in the works.
We would love to know what locals think of the plans to develop. Are you worried about what this… View moreHi neighbours,
Development is beginning in Avondale as part of a 15-year plan. New residential buildings as well as a multi-purpose facility housing a new community centre and library are in the works.
We would love to know what locals think of the plans to develop. Are you worried about what this will mean for the suburb - are you excited and think it is a long time coming?
How will it impact on your local community?
Please get in touch with us - by emailing danielle.clent@stuff.co.nz if you would be interested in being interviewed.
Or let us know your thoughts below and take part in our poll.
Join us at the Blockhouse Bay Village Santa Parade. There will be street entertainment from 9.30am followed by a fantastic parade. Come along for the bouncy castle, sausage sizzles and more entertainment following the parade.
To register a float, email manager@blockhousebay.org.nz
or phone … View moreJoin us at the Blockhouse Bay Village Santa Parade. There will be street entertainment from 9.30am followed by a fantastic parade. Come along for the bouncy castle, sausage sizzles and more entertainment following the parade.
To register a float, email manager@blockhousebay.org.nz
or phone Jodie Judd on 021 263 6943.
Sunday 6th December 2020
Entertainment from 9.30am.
Parade starts 10.45am.
Proudly brought to you by the Blockhouse Bay Business Association, with thanks to:
Whau Local Board
The Trusts Community Foundation
This Christmas and New Year, we will be closed during this period, 2020-2021 for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa;
Last workday 2020: Friday 18 December
First workday 2021: Monday 11 January
Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable holiday. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your families.
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Releasing the mayoral proposal for Auckland's 10-year budget, Goff says "we need to take more urgent action now". "This recovery budget aims to meet the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the massive financial impact it has had on the city, while ensuring that the burden on … View moreReleasing the mayoral proposal for Auckland's 10-year budget, Goff says "we need to take more urgent action now". "This recovery budget aims to meet the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the massive financial impact it has had on the city, while ensuring that the burden on ratepayers is kept as low and fair as possible," Goff says.
"This not a slash-and-burn budget but it's also not the budget we had hoped to put out at the start of the year. We have to accept that COVID has changed our financial landscape and change our plans accordingly."
The budget responds to the COVID-19 loss by:
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***Locking in savings of at least $90 million each year for the next three years
***Selling surplus properties to invest in critical infrastructure
***Temporarily increasing borrowing for three years by lifting the debt-to-revenue ratio to up to 290 percent, then returning to the current level
***Increasing rates by 5 percent by one year before returning to 3.5 percent the following year
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Goff warns without taking these measures "our city will go backwards". "We don't want a city full of potholes and unkept parks, so we need to take more urgent action now," he says. "While not all Aucklanders will be thrilled with a one-off rates bump of $36, it is a one-off measure that amounts to less than 70 cents a week for the average property. "Now is not the time to cut back on fixing our city's infrastructure. We have been catching up on decades of underinvestment through our previous 10-year budget and were making significant progress on our infrastructure deficit. We cannot allow that momentum to be wasted."
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Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the … View moreHi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the country's best fish and chip joints? Or been pleasantly surprised by a town's food scene? Please share the details below and include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in an article. Cheers.
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.
You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View moreMaintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.
You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.
Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Hi Neighbours, I moved to a medium density housing development and thought my water bill was way too high. There was a surprising reason. Read the story below:
Selling on behalf of elderly neighbour who cancelled her overseas trip for obvious reasons. About 30 litres. It has an extendable handle and wheels. PM me for more details
The Sky Tower will sparkle black and white on Monday and Tuesday nights to hail a new attraction.
Debuting at SkyCity Auckland is the All Blacks Experience, a guided, interactive showcase of the All Blacks, Black Ferns and all New Zealand's national rugby teams in black.
SkyCity chief … View moreThe Sky Tower will sparkle black and white on Monday and Tuesday nights to hail a new attraction.
Debuting at SkyCity Auckland is the All Blacks Experience, a guided, interactive showcase of the All Blacks, Black Ferns and all New Zealand's national rugby teams in black.
SkyCity chief executive officer Michael Ahearne said the attraction will create a truly international precinct in the heart of Auckland and further cement SkyCity's place as the number one entertainment destination in Auckland.
This month we want to challenge Neighbourhood Supporters to come together and give generously from the heart this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about others, especially those having a difficult time.
Whether … View moreThis month we want to challenge Neighbourhood Supporters to come together and give generously from the heart this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about others, especially those having a difficult time.
Whether it’s an elderly neighbour who lives alone to a family on your street working hard to make ends meet, reach out to someone who could use a little extra joy in their life and remind them what the holiday spirit is all about!
Other ideas include fundraising for a local charity, doing a food or toy drive, organising a ‘Secret Santa’ gift exchange on your street, giving a present to a neighbour who helped to make your 2020 better, or even host a community Christmas lunch.
Let us know how you’re giving back in your community in December by emailing: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
28th annual Titirangi Painters Exhibition including Point Chevalier local qualified fine art professional Tania Sunde of Art Point Studio
THIS WEEKEND 5th and 6th December
10am to 4pm daily
Titirangi War Memorial Hall
Titirangi
Auckland
10.30 am Freyburg Room, Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, 13 May Rd.
Take some time out to rest, relax and rejuvenate at these free sessions of gentle stretches, guided breathing, relaxation, mindfulness and meditation. Easy practises for balanced well being. All welcome. Please byo mat, cushion, … View more10.30 am Freyburg Room, Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall, 13 May Rd.
Take some time out to rest, relax and rejuvenate at these free sessions of gentle stretches, guided breathing, relaxation, mindfulness and meditation. Easy practises for balanced well being. All welcome. Please byo mat, cushion, blanket and water.
Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?
If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
The … View moreFamily not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?
If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
The recent lockdown has seen many of us take the time to sort items we no longer require or simply want to turn into cash.
We are currently very short of stock and keen to buy any of these or similar items.
Buying in Auckland. See us at a venue near you.
MONDAY 7 DECEMBER
OREWA 9am - 12noon Orewa Community Centre 40-46 Orewa Square
WARKWORTH 1pm - 4pm Warkworth Town Hall Crn Neville & Alnwick Streets
TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER
HOME VISITS If you are unable to see us at a venue, please call Hamish on 0800 105 228
OREWA 1pm - 4pm Orewa Community Centre 40-46 Orewa Square
WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER
AVONDALE 9am - 12noon Avondale Community Centre 99 Rosebank Road
SWANSON 1pm - 4pm Swanson RSA 663 Swanson Road
THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER
HENDERSON 9am - 12noon The Trusts Arena 65 Central Park Drive
HOME VISITS If you are unable to see us at a venue, please call Hamish on 0800 105 228
Goldco Antique Buyers - Member NZNDA.
www.goldco.co.nz
email: hamishwalsh@xtra.co.nz
TEL 0800 105 228
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