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Kia ora neighbours, did you know the North Shore is the place to go if you're looking for a custom-made coffin?
Working out of his Wairau Valley workshop, Ross Hall has made caskets themed around everything from Star Trek to pirate ships.
He says what he loves about the job is giving … View moreKia ora neighbours, did you know the North Shore is the place to go if you're looking for a custom-made coffin?
Working out of his Wairau Valley workshop, Ross Hall has made caskets themed around everything from Star Trek to pirate ships.
He says what he loves about the job is giving families a little bit of joy in a tough time.
Would you consider getting a personalised casket?
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 moreNominations 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.
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.
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 morePetrol 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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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.
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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 moreClimate 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.
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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.
Nominate a local hero for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!
Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, help recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
Nominate a woman of influence before 15 July
August is around the corner
Get in touch if you want your eyebrows groomed, shaped and tattooed
For Touch ups?
If your tattoo has healed and doesn’t look quite right, or you have an older tattoo that has faded over time, you might need to get it touched up. The price of a touch up will vary … View moreAugust is around the corner
Get in touch if you want your eyebrows groomed, shaped and tattooed
For Touch ups?
If your tattoo has healed and doesn’t look quite right, or you have an older tattoo that has faded over time, you might need to get it touched up. The price of a touch up will vary quite a bit depending on the size and complexity of the original tattoo and the amount of work required to fix it.
Hi neighbours, Birkenhead resident Louie Bell has been diagnosed with an aggressive and rare cancer that only affects about five New Zealand children every year. Treatment for his condition could end up costing $345,000.
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Two-year-old Louie Bell spent April 28 enjoying his big sister's birthday. But days later, the Auck…
We’re getting ready for our Countdown Collection Appeal.
We need volunteers to join us and collect essential funds for carer education and support programmes. A diagnosis of dementia is not just a diagnosis of an individual it’s of an entire family.
Dementia Auckland provides FREE … View moreWe’re getting ready for our Countdown Collection Appeal.
We need volunteers to join us and collect essential funds for carer education and support programmes. A diagnosis of dementia is not just a diagnosis of an individual it’s of an entire family.
Dementia Auckland provides FREE services supporting the community and those who are in a support role caring for someone with dementia.
A carer is a hero that bravely walks beside someone with dementia, these funds support those taking care of others.
Time: 10am – 6pm
Shifts: 2 Hours
Auckland Wide (North, East, South, Central, Waiheke, Rodney, West)
Hi neighbours. Five players from Manukau United and three from North Shore United were given red cards for violent conduct during their Northern Regional Football League match on Saturday. A match report stated the violent conduct included headbutting, throat grabbing, striking with excessive force… View moreHi neighbours. Five players from Manukau United and three from North Shore United were given red cards for violent conduct during their Northern Regional Football League match on Saturday. A match report stated the violent conduct included headbutting, throat grabbing, striking with excessive force and referred to the incident as "an all in brawl". The match was abandoned and a referee report is pending.
Are we too quick to become aggressive in sports games? Are we becoming sore losers? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.
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The conversation before a patient's last words is what a Canadian clinician finds most interesting a…
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