Campbells Bay, Auckland

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Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

2372 days ago

Meet the former North Shore woman hoping to be NZ's first female champion sit skier

Brittany Keogh Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, in case you missed it, former Milford resident Gemma Fletcher moved to Wanaka to chase her dream of becoming New Zealand's first female sit skier to compete at the Paralympics. The mum of two use a specially-designed ski as she's had a spinal injury since her family was … View moreHi neighbours, in case you missed it, former Milford resident Gemma Fletcher moved to Wanaka to chase her dream of becoming New Zealand's first female sit skier to compete at the Paralympics. The mum of two use a specially-designed ski as she's had a spinal injury since her family was involved in a serious car crash when she was 4. Read her story here or watch the video below (Please type NFP if your comments are not for print)

2372 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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2372 days ago

Who should own the company that supplies your water ?

Todd Niall Reporter from North Shore Times

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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2378 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
2373 days ago

North Shore infrastructure projects deferred by Auckland Council

Brad Flahive Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours, are you aware much-needed infrastructure projects are being delayed for another year?

Auckland Council says it's because of community consultation and logistics, a local board member says the council has run out of money. How is this affecting you?

Please write NFP … View more
Kia ora neighbours, are you aware much-needed infrastructure projects are being delayed for another year?

Auckland Council says it's because of community consultation and logistics, a local board member says the council has run out of money. How is this affecting you?

Please write NFP below your comment if you do not want your comment published.

2373 days ago

Would you like to be buried in a Lego box or a yacht? How about a fire engine?

Josephine Franks Reporter from North Shore Times

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 more
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 families a little bit of joy in a tough time.

Would you consider getting a personalised casket?

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2373 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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2373 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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2373 days ago
2373 days ago

NSLS, Looking for an ESOL Teacher (North Shore Language School)

David Yoon from North Shore Language School

We are looking for a new, General English and an IELTS experienced English teachers to teach for North Shore Langauge School.

* starting 26/07/2019

* Teaching hours 20 hours to 25 hours per week.

* convenient location (North Shore) and free car parking

* Positive, passionate about help average … View more
We are looking for a new, General English and an IELTS experienced English teachers to teach for North Shore Langauge School.

* starting 26/07/2019

* Teaching hours 20 hours to 25 hours per week.

* convenient location (North Shore) and free car parking

* Positive, passionate about help average 6-10 students in class.

* Native speaker lives on North Shore.

If this sounds to you, please apply via email

david.nsls@xtra.co.nz

0210482570

Thanks in advance

Rev David Yoon
MD
North Shore Langauge School
Category 1 School since 2010

2374 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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2374 days ago

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

Todd Niall Reporter from North Shore Times

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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2374 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
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