Beachlands, Auckland

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1327 days ago

Wildlife Conservation Science at work

Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo’s High Canopy is now open – a spectacular new habitat for siamangs and orangutans!

Spot the primates as they live the high life, swinging 25 meters off the ground! The new sky-high habitat lets them behave and move as they would in the wild.

Visit Auckland Zoo with your … View more
Auckland Zoo’s High Canopy is now open – a spectacular new habitat for siamangs and orangutans!

Spot the primates as they live the high life, swinging 25 meters off the ground! The new sky-high habitat lets them behave and move as they would in the wild.

Visit Auckland Zoo with your whanau these school holidays.

Book your ticket online here.
Find out more

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1327 days ago

Sheer Elegance Blinds From Venluree

Managing Director from Venluree

Sheer Elegance Roller blinds Controlling the light while maintaining the view. A striking new blind for windows in the modern home.

There’s nothing more stunning than mellow sunlight lighting up your house. Sheer Elegance Roller Blinds are what gives your home that warm and clean effect.

Sheer … View more
Sheer Elegance Roller blinds Controlling the light while maintaining the view. A striking new blind for windows in the modern home.

There’s nothing more stunning than mellow sunlight lighting up your house. Sheer Elegance Roller Blinds are what gives your home that warm and clean effect.

Sheer Elegance Roller Blinds are so chic and elegant that they give your homes that modern touch while keeping things minimalistic and classy. They are a unique combination of sheer fabric strips and open mesh which make the light fall into your homes in the most stunning fashion.

For blinds, curtains, shutters and awning enquiries please call our friendly team on 0800 501 841 or email sales@venluree.co.nz

1327 days ago

Why not make a birdbath out of your rhubarb leaf?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yes you can! NZ Gardener's DIY guru Jacob Leaf shows you how.

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1327 days ago

New Zealand’s first hydrogen bus launched

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The country's first hydrogen fuel cell bus has been unveiled by Auckland Transport as it moves towards an emission-free fleet by 2040.

AT chief executive Shane Ellison said the technology will give public transport operators more flexibility and complement existing electric bus services.

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The country's first hydrogen fuel cell bus has been unveiled by Auckland Transport as it moves towards an emission-free fleet by 2040.

AT chief executive Shane Ellison said the technology will give public transport operators more flexibility and complement existing electric bus services.

Built by Global Bus Ventures in Christchurch, the $1.175m bus will run between Howick and Britomart.

It will be run by transport operator Howick and Eastern for the initial two-year trial on route 70 from Botany to Britomart via Panmure.

The three-axle bus will use a hydrogen fuel cell to generate electricity along with batteries and the only byproducts produced will be water, electricity and heat.

What do you think of the new bus?

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1327 days ago

Te Puhinui Big Clean

Lisa Beale from Beautification Trust

Keen to offer a morning of your time to create awareness of the treasure in our back yard and collectively contributing to the health of our awa, the Puhinui Stream? Together with local businesses and environmental partners we are excited to be hosting a volunteering event, Te Puhinui Big Clean, … View moreKeen to offer a morning of your time to create awareness of the treasure in our back yard and collectively contributing to the health of our awa, the Puhinui Stream? Together with local businesses and environmental partners we are excited to be hosting a volunteering event, Te Puhinui Big Clean, from Totara Park down to the foreshore.

The event is planned for Saturday 8th May 8.30am to 12.30pm (rain date 22nd May), followed by a sausage sizzle and fun interactions for all, as our way to thank the many wonderful volunteers.

For more info and to register online click the Read More button below

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1328 days ago

We Say/You Say: trans-Tasman bubble

The Team from Community News

Hi neighbours!

After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble will be operational from April 19.

With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more … View more
Hi neighbours!

After more than a year of closed borders, Australians and New Zealanders will soon be able to jet-hop between countries after the government announced that the trans-Tasman travel bubble will be operational from April 19.

With quarantine-free travel now possible, are you more likely to head across the Tasman or travel domestically?

Fronting Australian media yesterday, Jacinda Ardern not only spoke of the excitement of families being able to be reunited, but also pitched New Zealand tourist activities to Australian viewers.

"If there is a hot spot in one of the states of Australia we may just act in the same way that another state would ... Just prepare that there may be disruptions, but what better place in the world to be stuck. Am I right?," she said.

The trans-Tasman bubble will operate on a three tier basis: Continue, Pause and Suspend. If there are a few cases in Australia linked to the border, quarantine-free travel will continue. Travel may be paused for 72 hours if there are rogue community cases and in the instance of a state or nationwide lockdown, travel will be suspended.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the Conversations page of your local paper.

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1328 days ago

"Cheques are Gone...What's Next?"

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

The closure of banks and withdrawals of cheques by government agencies like ACC, Inland Revenue and Kiwibank, is making it harder for “vulnerable” people to manage their money lives.
Pakuranga Senior Net is holding their next meeting on Friday 9 April at 10:00am. Graeme Fitzgerald will speak … View more
The closure of banks and withdrawals of cheques by government agencies like ACC, Inland Revenue and Kiwibank, is making it harder for “vulnerable” people to manage their money lives.
Pakuranga Senior Net is holding their next meeting on Friday 9 April at 10:00am. Graeme Fitzgerald will speak on "Cheques are Gone...What's Next?"
For more information about this meeting and/or to become a Computer Savvy Senior please visit their website.

1329 days ago

Your new local

Ormiston Town Centre

We're now open - your place to be.

Ormiston Town Centre is your place to Shop, Eat, and Play. With plenty to see and do and even more stores coming soon.

Check out our website and sign up to our Local Loop newsletter to stay up to date with all of the latest events and offers.
Find out more

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1329 days ago

Our monthly newsletter, Hapori, is out now for April! 📝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This issue includes news from our members across the country, safety tips + advice, updates from our partners and more.

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1330 days ago

Lost Pink Purse

Cameron from East Tamaki

Hi there,

Has anyone found a Pink Purse, last seen near Subway in the Botany K Mart area? Cam

1329 days ago

Collaboration for Community Groups workshop tonight.

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Building collaborative communities means finding new and better ways to work together.
Want to know more?
Come along to our Collaboration for Community Organisations workshop being held at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Cost $10pp

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1330 days ago

Looking at taking your skills to the next level?

Skills Update

Gain caregiving skills with our Health & Wellbeing (Level 3) part-time course. If you have a passion for aged care and a desire to help others this course is for you!

Classes are held twice a week for 40 weeks in the evenings. Study fees-free starting this month at our Mangere campus.
Apply Now

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1330 days ago

Missing your local Mobil Torbay?

Mobil

Don’t worry, there are two other Mobil stations nearby; Mobil Oteha Valley or Mobil Constellation. You’ll still be able to keep topping up on Smiles, fuel, coffee, food and more. Come and meet the friendly team!

Find Mobil Oteha Valley at Oteha Valley Road, Albany, and Mobil Constellation at… View more
Don’t worry, there are two other Mobil stations nearby; Mobil Oteha Valley or Mobil Constellation. You’ll still be able to keep topping up on Smiles, fuel, coffee, food and more. Come and meet the friendly team!

Find Mobil Oteha Valley at Oteha Valley Road, Albany, and Mobil Constellation at Constellation Drive, Mairangi Bay.
Learn more

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1330 days ago

Now’s the time for a clean out

The Team from Auckland Council

Book your annual on-property inorganic collection today and help reduce waste to landfill.

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1331 days ago

The greatest hits of the 70’s – Yesterday!

Stetson Entertainment

The finest professional New Zealand talent, endorsed by the American Producers, will star in a show chock-full of most of the greatest songs from the Seventies, produced by Stewart & Tricia Macpherson.

Songs like Mamma Mia, Rhinestone Cowboy, Rivers Of Babylon, Ruby Don’t Take Your Love To… View more
The finest professional New Zealand talent, endorsed by the American Producers, will star in a show chock-full of most of the greatest songs from the Seventies, produced by Stewart & Tricia Macpherson.

Songs like Mamma Mia, Rhinestone Cowboy, Rivers Of Babylon, Ruby Don’t Take Your Love To Town, Joy To The World, I Am Woman, When I Need You and Islands In The Stream. The cast includes NZ and Broadway star, Ali Harper, major theatrical and concert star Matthew Pike, and Kiwi star from London’s West End, Leanne Howell. Highly acclaimed Musical Director, Tom Rainey leads the musicians.

Saturday, 10 April 2021 - Auckland Bruce Mason Centre

This is going to be a terrific show, with every song you’re bound to know. Be there, and join in the fun!
Book tickets

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