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1729 days ago

Looking for someone (or 2) with brush cutters

Shirley W. from Wattle Downs

Wanted to come and cut back overgrown lawns and take away cut stuff. It needs to be done with brush cutters as the lawns are too tall to use anything else. PM me on FB of you can help and we will discuss costs and send photo's of work that needs doing. Area: Papatoetoe Tks

1730 days ago

Fancy growing your own curry spices?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

One Auckland gardener has done just that! In this week's issue of Get Growing we also have top tips on drying and storing herbs, crops you can sow and grow now and the best spots to grow lemongrass. We also invite you to take part in NZ Gardener's citizen science trial on how home … View moreOne Auckland gardener has done just that! In this week's issue of Get Growing we also have top tips on drying and storing herbs, crops you can sow and grow now and the best spots to grow lemongrass. We also invite you to take part in NZ Gardener's citizen science trial on how home compostable plastics break down in composting systems.

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: t.comms.stuff.co.nz...

Happy gardening!

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1730 days ago

Only 3 weeks to go until Neighbours Day Aotearoa kicks off!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, … View more
One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, he hosted a free barbecue at a park with the support of their local New Zealand Police to bring neighbours together to discuss setting it up. Every group is different in how it chooses to operate. Our policy is whatever works best for your area!

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1730 days ago

Create a pet basket

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.

Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out howView more
Give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.

Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1730 days ago

How much water do you use?

Watercare

Every day, we use water for drinking, bathing, cleaning, cooking and gardening.

Water flows so freely from our taps that we don’t give it a second thought. Every drop has been on an incredible journey from the water source to the treatment plant, several reservoirs and pipes.

This means tap… View more
Every day, we use water for drinking, bathing, cleaning, cooking and gardening.

Water flows so freely from our taps that we don’t give it a second thought. Every drop has been on an incredible journey from the water source to the treatment plant, several reservoirs and pipes.

This means tap water is precious, so we’re encouraging Aucklanders to use water wisely.

You can find a number of water-wise tips at waterforlife.org.nz. But, before you do that ponder this, how much water do you think Aucklanders use every day? Click on the video below to find out!
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1730 days ago

St John Health Shuttle now operating in East Auckland

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

The St John Health Shuttle is now operating in East Auckland providing local residents transport to medical appointments at Middlemore Hospital and Manukau SuperClinic. This replaces the Manukau East Patient Transport Service.

The service is free and staffed with reliable, fully-trained drivers. … View more
The St John Health Shuttle is now operating in East Auckland providing local residents transport to medical appointments at Middlemore Hospital and Manukau SuperClinic. This replaces the Manukau East Patient Transport Service.

The service is free and staffed with reliable, fully-trained drivers. For more information about the St John Health Shuttle or to book a journey, call toll free on 0800 9252 672 (0800 WAKA ORA).

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1731 days ago

👐🏻 Practising river safety using team work, finding support in each other.

Graeme Dingle Foundation

All of our programmes have a focus on team-building, learning to work through challenges with others.

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1731 days ago

Restricted access to Auckland Work and Income office following threat

Danielle Clent Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi neighbours, a threat to staff at a Work and Income centre means those visiting will need identification and a reason why.
On Thursday morning, the Ministry of Social Development's Ōtāhuhu Service Centre in south Auckland was put into lockdown.
A police spokesman said a man who made … View more
Hi neighbours, a threat to staff at a Work and Income centre means those visiting will need identification and a reason why.
On Thursday morning, the Ministry of Social Development's Ōtāhuhu Service Centre in south Auckland was put into lockdown.
A police spokesman said a man who made threats to staff working at the centre on Fairburn Rd earlier in the week was seen outside and, as a precaution, staff closed the doors and contacted police.

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