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1486 days ago

Three new MPs for North Shore suburbs

Brittany Keogh Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, there are three new MPs for North Shore suburbs. National's Simon Watts will replace Maggie Barry in the North Shore electorate, Vanushi Walters, from Labour, beat National candidate Jake Bezzant for Paula Bennett's former seat in Upper Harbour, which includes Glenfield, … View moreHi neighbours, there are three new MPs for North Shore suburbs. National's Simon Watts will replace Maggie Barry in the North Shore electorate, Vanushi Walters, from Labour, beat National candidate Jake Bezzant for Paula Bennett's former seat in Upper Harbour, which includes Glenfield, and Labour's Shanan Halbert beat National incumbent Dan Bidois in Northcote. Sadly, Halbert's dad died on election day.

1487 days ago

ASB Auckland Marathon road closure information

Auckland Marathon

The ASB Auckland Marathon is taking place on Sunday 1st of November 2020. There are a number of road closures in place for the event that you should be aware of in your neighbourhood.

To see the road closures locations and times, please visit the our website, or email us at … View more
The ASB Auckland Marathon is taking place on Sunday 1st of November 2020. There are a number of road closures in place for the event that you should be aware of in your neighbourhood.

To see the road closures locations and times, please visit the our website, or email us at aucklandmarathon@ironman.

Please note the Auckland Harbour Bridge is open, traffic will flow both ways all day. Runners will be on course from 6am – 1pm come on out and support!

If you would like to join the Ryman Volunteer Crew supporting athletes across the event we still have some spots left, if you have a group this can be used as a fundraising opportunity. Email volunteers.aucklandmarathon@ironman.com for more information.
Find out more

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1488 days ago

Have you signed up for Net a Million?

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Every ball from October 31 to November 30 will count towards our Net a Million goal. Bowl in the cricket nets, on the field, in your backyard, at cricket practice or in a game – it all counts, even your wides!

Anyone of any age can sign up and be part of the ultimate test. Set your own target,… View more
Every ball from October 31 to November 30 will count towards our Net a Million goal. Bowl in the cricket nets, on the field, in your backyard, at cricket practice or in a game – it all counts, even your wides!

Anyone of any age can sign up and be part of the ultimate test. Set your own target, share your progress and raise funds for the Cancer Society.
Sign up now

1488 days ago

A Bloke’s Day Out

Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The… View more
Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The day began at the barbershop where Bevis and his barber Kohl shared plenty of laughs. Next up, a personal stylist helped Bevis select clothes he looked and felt great in. Being pampered isn’t the norm for Bevis but based on his smile, we’re confident he loved every minute.
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1488 days ago

Waipapa Stream Restoration

Kowhai from Birkdale

Mulching and weeding morning
Join our local community project to restore the historic Waipapa Stream. Meet members of Jasmax, a local business who are volunteering with us for the first time. Help keep our recently planted natives alive over summer.
No need to register just come!

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1488 days ago

Looking for spring planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips … View more
In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips plus go in the draw for spring vege packs from Tui and ‘Blue Star’ ferns from Gellert’s.

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:

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1488 days ago

Experience Tiny Ruins and Lawrence Arabia LIVE at the Museum

The Team from Auckland Museum

Join us for a monumental night of music in Auckland Museum's stunning Grand Foyer at LIVE at the Museum. Featuring a double bill of solo sets from Tiny Ruins & Lawrence Arabia, Wednesday 4 November, 6.30pm.

Tickets are now on sale and often sell out! 🎫

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1489 days ago

Adjustable Ring- Gift for girls

Christina from Northcote

Brand new
Adjustable Size: 20mm in diameter
Description: The rings for girls can be adjusted to the size of the finger and can be used by both children and adults. Suitable for parties, role-playing, everyday wear, Christmas, and more.
Made of metal and resin
$5 each

Price: $5

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1493 days ago

Paying to drive on Auckland's roads - the debate is coming

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, A proposal for Aucklanders to pay a fee to drive on some roads, is complete but yet to be debated publicly. It could be a big lever in the bold goals for reducing carbon emissions. Do you favour it? Read the story below.

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1489 days ago

First Rung, episode 2, is here!

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first … View more
Hi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first one, it's packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home. It also comes with a chance to win a $500 Resene prize pack.
In episode 2, we talk to a first time buyer who moved from one end of the country to the other for a chance to get on the ladder, hear about apartments as a viable first home option and an expert gives us some tips on how to choose the right lawyer.
We all know buying a home is one of the toughest, most daunting things we might ever do as adults, so it doesn't hurt to get some expert advice and support. That's what we wanted to give you with First Rung.
Give episode 2 a listen and let us know what you think - and I hope you're all in to win that crackin' prize pack!

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1489 days ago

Sushi & Sashimi Workshop!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sushi and Sashimi workshop with our Guest Chef for our Advanced, Cookery students.

1489 days ago

Visitors always welcomed!

Weekend Toastmasters Club - Birkenhead

Hi neighbours! Returning to Level 1 means your local Toastmasters club is back to physical meetings in the Birkenhead Library. If you want to be an engaging speaker, if you want people to listen to you, if you want to be funny when speaking in public - come visit us and see how Toastmasters … View moreHi neighbours! Returning to Level 1 means your local Toastmasters club is back to physical meetings in the Birkenhead Library. If you want to be an engaging speaker, if you want people to listen to you, if you want to be funny when speaking in public - come visit us and see how Toastmasters can help! Next meeting Saturday 24th October 2-4pm (with afternoon tea)

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1490 days ago

Rubbish Collection.

Yvonne from Northcote

In search of transparency and reassurance void of parallel and undisclosed protocols,with Auckland Council.Having just found out that Tauranga City ratepayers are to be landed with an average annual house rates increase of $400, due to the Council changing collection contractors from a collection … View moreIn search of transparency and reassurance void of parallel and undisclosed protocols,with Auckland Council.Having just found out that Tauranga City ratepayers are to be landed with an average annual house rates increase of $400, due to the Council changing collection contractors from a collection of private companies weekly, to a multi national monopoly, which prohibits refuse site use, stated household collections fortnightly,(imagine the vermin issue and summer heat stench increase), let alone overextending the existing bin capacity; at this recovery time, loss of existing jobs and supposed breach of existing contracts. One can only surmise this as a potential NZ infrastructure grab, as in the Islands of New Guinea, Rarotonga, Fiji and Vavau.This is so detrimental : it smacks of favours.

1491 days ago

Tiny house ticks all the boxes for young couple

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

It's hard not to be inspired by Ryan and Ziski, who have spent the past year building their own tiny house in Riverhead - it's going to be their "forever" home.

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1491 days ago

Recap: Get answers to your DIY and decorating dilemmas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who joined us for our live chat with Resene’s colour consultant Brenda Ngatai and tech expert Jay Sharples.

The questions were coming thick and fast, and Jay and Brenda very kindly stayed later than planned to get through as many as they could, but we're … View more
Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who joined us for our live chat with Resene’s colour consultant Brenda Ngatai and tech expert Jay Sharples.

The questions were coming thick and fast, and Jay and Brenda very kindly stayed later than planned to get through as many as they could, but we're sorry if we didn't get to yours. If you submitted a question and missed the chat, checkout the recap, here.

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