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669 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
668 days ago

Auckland Flood - Collated and updated information for communities

Training and Communications Coordinator from Auckland North Community and Development Inc. (ANCAD)

AUCKLAND FLOOD - COLLATED INFORMATION
You can find here www.resilientaucklandnorth.org.nz... on ANCAD's Resilient Communities Auckland North website, key, collated information about Auckland's emergency flood situation.

This web page will be updated regularly, so check back when you … View more
AUCKLAND FLOOD - COLLATED INFORMATION
You can find here www.resilientaucklandnorth.org.nz... on ANCAD's Resilient Communities Auckland North website, key, collated information about Auckland's emergency flood situation.

This web page will be updated regularly, so check back when you need to. Information includes key contacts as well as information about: Financial assistance/Advice on your rights/Insurance/Cleaning up after the flood/Waste Disposal (public and private)/Pets/Donations and volunteering/Ethnic Communities/Accessibility...

This is post is made from the team at Auckland North Community and Development (ANCAD).

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668 days ago

Important Notice - Facilities

The Team from Auckland Council

We are taking a cautious approach to opening our facilities this morning and will open them when and where we safely can. This may mean delayed openings for some and closures for others.

Please check individual facilities for further details such as:
www.aucklandleisure.co.nz...
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We are taking a cautious approach to opening our facilities this morning and will open them when and where we safely can. This may mean delayed openings for some and closures for others.

Please check individual facilities for further details such as:
www.aucklandleisure.co.nz...
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz......

Keep an eye on the Auckland Emergency Management website for the latest updates on the storm:
bit.ly...

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671 days ago

Housie

Kevin from Glenfield

Housie Birkenhead RSA 1st of February at 1030 .All wecome you don’t have to be a member of the RSA to play .Restaurant open for lunch on completion

669 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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669 days ago

Auckland floods: 'Massive crack' as multiple trees smash into Auckland home

Mildred Armah Reporter from North Shore Times

An Auckland family were left fearing for their lives on Friday when raging floodwaters uprooted several trees and brought them crashing down into their North Shore home.

Sherrie Edwards​ was trying to clear some flood water which had made its way down her driveway in Northcote on Friday … View more
An Auckland family were left fearing for their lives on Friday when raging floodwaters uprooted several trees and brought them crashing down into their North Shore home.

Sherrie Edwards​ was trying to clear some flood water which had made its way down her driveway in Northcote on Friday evening when she heard a “massive crack”.

“It was then followed by a ‘whoosh’ and I looked up, and I was like ‘oh my god’. The whole side of the bank had gone,” Edwards said.

669 days ago

"STAY-DRY KIWI" with a 50% OFF! while stocks last

Charles from Glenfield

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669 days ago

Safer plates + engraving tools

Pablo Delgado from Beach Haven and Birkdale Community Watch

We are very proud to bring, for the first time in Beach Haven, this event to make our Community a bit safer. Thanks to Beach Haven & Birkdale Residents Association for let us use their car park and to Birkenhead RSA and Beach Haven Tennis Club for covering the cost of materials and tools we are… View moreWe are very proud to bring, for the first time in Beach Haven, this event to make our Community a bit safer. Thanks to Beach Haven & Birkdale Residents Association for let us use their car park and to Birkenhead RSA and Beach Haven Tennis Club for covering the cost of materials and tools we are able to offer these services free of charge. We're also grateful with NZ Police for its involvement.

Bring your car to have your rego screws replaced by tamper proof screws or bring your tools down to have them engraved.
Saturday 4 February,
10am - 12pm
Residents Association Car Park, 336 Rangatira Road, Beach Haven

Thieves have been targeting cars parked on streets at night to get legitimate number plates to disguise their stolen cars identity. Replacing the standard rego plates screws with tamper proof screws will protect your vehicles.

Tradies power tools are not so valuable for thieves if they've their rightful owner ID engraved. Should the tools get stoled and recovered, Police can easily get in touch.

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669 days ago

Disposing of storm-related waste

The Team from Auckland Council

To assist Aucklanders in disposing of debris and other storm-related waste on their properties and in the community, as quickly and efficiently as possible, we’ve compiled the following information and advice.

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669 days ago

What to expect from flood-damaged building inspections

The Team from Auckland Council

We are undertaking rapid building assessments across the region to determine whether a building is safe to occupy and whether it poses a safety risk to others.

Following an inspection, a building will receive either a white, yellow or red placard – or sticker. Find out what it means by … View more
We are undertaking rapid building assessments across the region to determine whether a building is safe to occupy and whether it poses a safety risk to others.

Following an inspection, a building will receive either a white, yellow or red placard – or sticker. Find out what it means by clicking on 'Read More'.

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671 days ago

Letter for S J King

Junior from Beach Haven

Anyone know of this person ? Letter was sent to my place. I will return to sender if it is not claimed

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671 days ago

Free for pickup = L Shaped office / Study desk - grey

Lee & Angela from Hillcrest

L Shaped Office / Study desk free to a new home. Would suit home office, study, students bedroom, man / lady person cave etc.1600 x 1600mm height 720mm. Has been broken down for ease of transport. Can be reassembled in 20 minutes with a phillips screwdriver and 10mm spanner.

Free

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674 days ago

Needed packing Boxes

Prathima from Northcote

HI
we are moving our house, does anyone have packaging boxes available?

672 days ago

Storm event: 27 January 2023

The Team from Auckland Council

ℹ️ For everything you need to know about the severe weather and state of emergency, check:
🔵 AEM: bit.ly...
🔵 OurAuckland: bit.ly...
➡️ For all the latest updates, follow Auckland Emergency Management (www.facebook.com... and twitter.com...)
➡️ For updates on the mayor’s … View more
ℹ️ For everything you need to know about the severe weather and state of emergency, check:
🔵 AEM: bit.ly...
🔵 OurAuckland: bit.ly...
➡️ For all the latest updates, follow Auckland Emergency Management (www.facebook.com... and twitter.com...)
➡️ For updates on the mayor’s activities, follow twitter.com...
➡️ For interruptions to our services and facilities, check: bit.ly...
➡️ For the latest info about the severe weather impact on our roads and public transport, follow www.facebook.com..., twitter.com... and twitter.com... and check: bit.ly...
➡️ For the latest updates on the water and wastewater situation across Auckland, follow Watercare and check: bit.ly...

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672 days ago

Sunday Fun Day

Round the Bays

Round the Bays is back for 2023! NZ’s largest fun run boasting over 34,000 participants each year and growing.

Our home is the vibrant city of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, with the 8.4km course following the Waitematā Harbour’s picturesque coastline.This time you can do it your way – … View more
Round the Bays is back for 2023! NZ’s largest fun run boasting over 34,000 participants each year and growing.

Our home is the vibrant city of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, with the 8.4km course following the Waitematā Harbour’s picturesque coastline.This time you can do it your way – either join us on the day along Tāmaki Drive or join us virtually from Aotearoa or wherever you are in the world!

Are you in? See you Sunday 5 March 2023.
Find out more

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