Castor Bay, Auckland

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485 days ago

Youth Camp at East Coast Bays Cricket

The Team from East Coast Bays Cricket Club

The East Coast Bays Cricket October Youth Camp is running on the 3rd & 4th of October at Windsor Park at only $80/day! What a great holiday activity :)

Book your spot now! Register at www.eastcoastbayscricket.co.nz...

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485 days ago

Auckland Heritage Festival 2023

The Team from Auckland Council

We bring you Auckland Heritage Festival with more than 160 free or low cost events regionwide.
📅 23 Sept – 8 October 2023.
This year’s theme is ‘Peace, Love and Protest’ – explore our history of weddings, anti-nuclear protests, milk bottle marches and more.
ℹ️ Find out more by … View more
We bring you Auckland Heritage Festival with more than 160 free or low cost events regionwide.
📅 23 Sept – 8 October 2023.
This year’s theme is ‘Peace, Love and Protest’ – explore our history of weddings, anti-nuclear protests, milk bottle marches and more.
ℹ️ Find out more by clicking on 'Read More'.

📷 Gil Hanly, 1983.

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486 days ago

Worried About Winter Bills?

The Team from NZ Compare

Final call for winter deals, neighbours!
Worried about facing those winter bills? No worries, our budget-friendly power and broadband plans have you covered. Stay cozy, stay connected, and stress less. Hurry, these offers won't last!

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516 days ago

Cook a Heart Healthy Meal Today!

Heart Foundation NZ

A heart healthy diet is one rich in fruit and vegetables. Not only are they better for your heart, but they allow you to feel fuller with less calories. This amazing Vegetarian Lasagne from the Heart Foundation is definitely delightful. It's a perfect winter dish to warm you up and help keep … View moreA heart healthy diet is one rich in fruit and vegetables. Not only are they better for your heart, but they allow you to feel fuller with less calories. This amazing Vegetarian Lasagne from the Heart Foundation is definitely delightful. It's a perfect winter dish to warm you up and help keep your heart healthy. Let's get cooking! #HeartHealthy #EatingWell

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486 days ago

Daffodil Day Free Concert @ Glenfield Library

Honour Zhu from Glenfield Library

Tomorrow is the Daffodil Day.
We will have a Daffodil Day Free Concert - This is being performed by a WONDERFUL group of Chinese Students that are currently studying here in Aotearoa NZ and want to share their love and support to all the people that have been affected by Cancer.
They will be … View more
Tomorrow is the Daffodil Day.
We will have a Daffodil Day Free Concert - This is being performed by a WONDERFUL group of Chinese Students that are currently studying here in Aotearoa NZ and want to share their love and support to all the people that have been affected by Cancer.
They will be starting at 4pm, so please come a little earlier and get your daffodil to wear with pride - we still have plenty of these left and you can pick one up for a koha. Our staff will be wearing yellow and we invite you to wear something yellow too!

487 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for peas?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for pea recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 27, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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487 days ago

More Kiwis eligible for insulation grants

EECA

Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat … View more
Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump. In August, the eligibility criteria were extended so over 50,000 more households are eligible for insulation grants.

And you may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Check your eligibility, or check for your whānau.
Find out more

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489 days ago

Eco Corner @ Glenfield Library

Honour Zhu from Glenfield Library

Some of you might already be aware that we have launched an Eco Corner next to our front door. You are welcome to check out the information we have displayed there and take away the free multi-lingual brochures with you. You can also drop your used household batteries off here.
For this week, we … View more
Some of you might already be aware that we have launched an Eco Corner next to our front door. You are welcome to check out the information we have displayed there and take away the free multi-lingual brochures with you. You can also drop your used household batteries off here.
For this week, we have some clean, recycled glass jars looking for a good home, just for you.

488 days ago

Read with you Father and Win

Honour Zhu from Glenfield Library

Have you got any ideas about how to celebrate the Father’s Day this year?
Do you believe that reading could help encourage family time and parent-child bonding👨‍👩‍👧‍👧
Come celebrate Father’s Day with us by reading with your father figure and go in the draw to win a $50 … View more
Have you got any ideas about how to celebrate the Father’s Day this year?
Do you believe that reading could help encourage family time and parent-child bonding👨‍👩‍👧‍👧
Come celebrate Father’s Day with us by reading with your father figure and go in the draw to win a $50 Glenfield Mall gift voucher 🎁💌🧧
All you need to do: Read a book/eBook together; Come to fill in the prize draw slip and then put it into the box at the library; Wait for the good news at the announcement time which will be @ 5pm Friday, 1st September 🕔☎️💻
Entries close @ 4pm Friday, 1st September🕓
A huge thank you goes to Glenfield Mall for donating the voucher for this event!

488 days ago

Nice Neighbour: Dave Murdoch - 'They don't come better!'

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!

"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time… View more
Dave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!

"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time they are emptied. He cleaned around our pool area after a storm recently as we were busy at work. He is always first to help others whenever he can whether they have an issue with their unit or a stranger having car trouble out on the street - They don’t come better!"

If you have a Nice Neighbour, don't keep it to yourself. You might win a $25 Prezzy® card each and a shoutout on Stuff. Go on, nominate them now!

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490 days ago

Poll: Covid restrictions: Too soon or about time?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you … View morePrime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you feeling about the changes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Covid restrictions: Too soon or about time?
  • 37.6% Too soon
    37.6% Complete
  • 39.3% About time!
    39.3% Complete
  • 23.1% I'm don't mind either way
    23.1% Complete
2580 votes
488 days ago

What if I can’t pay my rates?

The Team from Auckland Council

We offer rates postponement scheme, flexible payment options and guidance and encourage anyone to reach out to our team to see how we can help.

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489 days ago

The power of social connection - your health depends on it!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Did you know that socially well-connected people are happier and healthier according to the latest research? Reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while or catch up with your loved ones to benefit your mental health and wellbeing.

Read our blog on social connection to find out more!

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