Beachlands, Auckland

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Time to tidy that garage?

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1858 days ago

Poll: Should the St James be restored?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Auckland councillors will today be updated on the fate of the St James Theatre, in a memo that smacks of despair.

Repairs remain at a standstill for this piece of Auckland's heritage. The landmark theatre sits abandoned after an adjacent apartment development, intended to… View more
Hi neighbours,

Auckland councillors will today be updated on the fate of the St James Theatre, in a memo that smacks of despair.

Repairs remain at a standstill for this piece of Auckland's heritage. The landmark theatre sits abandoned after an adjacent apartment development, intended to provide support services for the theatre's restoration, lost funding.

To read more, click here.

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Should the St James be restored?
  • 90.4% Yes
    90.4% Complete
  • 9.6% No
    9.6% Complete
533 votes
1857 days ago

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids

Triton Hearing

When you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for … View moreWhen you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for your lifestyle and budget.

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids is available exclusively from Triton Hearing. Get your FREE copy now - call 0800 45 45 42 or visit tritonhearing.co.nz
Learn more

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1858 days ago

Call for entries to 2019 Mayoral Conservation Awards

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Do you know heroes who go above and beyond to protect our environment?

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1863 days ago

Poll: Would you rather see more bus lanes or more cycle lanes?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

More than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.

The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.

It tested views on both the… View more
More than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.

The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.

It tested views on both the cycle and bus lanes, as well as the way bus lane misuse by motorists was enforced.

To read more click here

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Would you rather see more bus lanes or more cycle lanes?
  • 21.4% Cycle lanes
    21.4% Complete
  • 26.6% Bus lanes
    26.6% Complete
  • 37.5% Neither
    37.5% Complete
  • 14.6% Both
    14.6% Complete
646 votes
1858 days ago

Who should own the company that supplies your water ?

Todd Niall Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi Neighbours, the mayoral challenger John Tamihere wants to sell almost half of the council-owned Watercare Services, which supplies urban water, and treats sewage. What do you think of someone else perhaps owning 49 per cent ? Read the story below.

(Type NFP if your comments are not for print)

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1858 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy

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

Do you want to get some exercise but you're not interested in a gruelling instructed fitness classes? Do you love a mix of electronic dance music and popular hits from the 70s 80s 90s 00s and now?
Then come along to 'Dance Yourself Happy'. You'll move your body, build up a … View more
Do you want to get some exercise but you're not interested in a gruelling instructed fitness classes? Do you love a mix of electronic dance music and popular hits from the 70s 80s 90s 00s and now?
Then come along to 'Dance Yourself Happy'. You'll move your body, build up a sweat, de-stress and release endorphins.
FREE ENTRY and there's no age limit.
Bring the family – or have an hour all to yourself! There's no DJ, no instructor or choreography – just freeform leg-shaking, side-stepping, body-popping, disco, running man, robot, old-school, or whatever your style may be.
Your host: Mari Pettersson
Venue: All Saints’ Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick (opposite SubWay)
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm

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1858 days ago

Looking to downsize? Look no further!

Bloom Living

Downsize to a brand new, freehold, low-maintenance home in the heart of Manurewa East and be part of a vibrant, like-minded community!

At Bloom Manurewa East, you’ll enjoy freedom, independence, and financial security to own your 60+ lifestyle.

Due for completion in October, you’ll fall … View more
Downsize to a brand new, freehold, low-maintenance home in the heart of Manurewa East and be part of a vibrant, like-minded community!

At Bloom Manurewa East, you’ll enjoy freedom, independence, and financial security to own your 60+ lifestyle.

Due for completion in October, you’ll fall in love with these beautifully liveable,
2-bedroom apartments. Enjoy the modern comforts of open-plan living, safety, security and convenience to all local amenities.

Be quick to view the fully furnished show homes and to snap up your apartment now!

Show Homes 10am-12pm Wed, Thurs & Saturday. 20 Alfriston Road, Manurewa.

Contact Chrissie McKee on 021 469 949.
Find out more!

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1859 days ago

Have you nominated yet?!?!?!

Women of Influence

Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real … View more
Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.

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1859 days ago

Auckland's Future In Progress

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Over the month of July, we’ll be talking to a range of residents to find out what they want from future Auckland. They’ll share their aspirations for the city they love and tell us what they want to be left behind in the past.

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1859 days ago

Aucklanders hit with another petrol tax increase

Neighbourly.co.nz

Petrol taxes and road user charges have increased today, with petrol up 4 cents a litre (GST incl.) and road user charges up 5.5 per cent.

The rises were first announced by Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, in June 2018, with importance put on the need to "fund the infrastructure for our … View more
Petrol taxes and road user charges have increased today, with petrol up 4 cents a litre (GST incl.) and road user charges up 5.5 per cent.

The rises were first announced by Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, in June 2018, with importance put on the need to "fund the infrastructure for our cities and regions to thrive, and save lives".
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1859 days ago

Imagine finding you're (possibly) in the path of a future highway ...

Todd Niall Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi Neighbours, If you've wondered what it is like to find your home is in the (possibly, possibly not) path of a future highway, read the story below for my experience of getting that letter.

(Please type NFP if your comment is not for print)

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1859 days ago

Poll: Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say… View more
Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say that has to change. It is such an existential threat that not to make it a requirement to teach children about climate change is doing them a great disservice, they say.

To read more, click here

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Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?
  • 70.4% Yes, of course it should!
    70.4% Complete
  • 15.6% No, absolutely not.
    15.6% Complete
  • 14% I'm not bothered either way.
    14% Complete
1515 votes
1859 days ago

Your enrolment update pack is coming

Electoral Commission

Keep an eye on your letterbox for an enrolment update pack. Check it to make sure your details are correct, and then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.

Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
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