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Buddy the corrections dog works tirelessly to stop contraband being smuggled into prison grounds.
The crime fighting canine also likes taking time out to play with bestie John.
Buddy joins 99 other patrolling pooches in the Dog Squad.
Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.
Did you know Cancer Society Auckland provides free psychological support for cancer patients, and their whānau, as they go through their cancer journey? Just one of the many practical ways we’re there for people with cancer.
Inner city business owners will be relieved to see City Rail Link work has ended in Albert St.
Five years of City Rail Link work has come to fruition at the intersection of Albert St and Wolfe St in Auckland's CBD.
Digging up the busy city street for rail tunnels took longer than expected … View moreInner city business owners will be relieved to see City Rail Link work has ended in Albert St.
Five years of City Rail Link work has come to fruition at the intersection of Albert St and Wolfe St in Auckland's CBD.
Digging up the busy city street for rail tunnels took longer than expected and caused hardship for businesses in the area, said City Rail Link Ltd chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney.
"There have been robust discussions over the years, but we have worked hard with local businesses to find suitable solutions to offset impacts when work fell behind schedule including the introduction of rent assistances scheme for those who qualified,” said Sweeney.
“We hope we are leaving behind a rejuvenated and transformed street.”
Work began in late 2015 on the city rail link section at the lower end of Albert St.
A trench was excavated down the middle of Albert St between Customs St and Wyndham St to build the project’s twin underground tunnels 350-metres long.
At Commercial Bay they connected with the tunnel built from Britomart Station.
Construction also involved relocating an important stormwater line and strengthening a section of a large sewer main.
Tunnel construction finished in mid-2019 and Albert St was back filled up to road level.
Street beautifying followed – building wider pavements, installing new street furniture and lighting, planting native trees and creating bus bays to upgrade public transport.
Sweeney says the end to the work at the lower end of Albert Street is an important milestone.
“Historically it is where CRL’s construction began, but when you look ahead it’s a timely reminder that CRL is a transformational project for the whole of Auckland."
"Alongside that city-wide view we have a commitment to leave a positive legacy locally where we have had to put our spades into the ground.“
Meanwhile, work is continuing from the Wyndham St intersection to extend the city rail link further south along Albert St to join the new Aotea underground station in the city centre.
Do you speak French and have children under 5? We're Les Petits Lascars, a playgroup for French speaking preschoolers. Come meet us at our next session in the North Shore on Saturday 14 November from 11am to 2pm. More info and to register: bit.ly...
www.petitslascars.co.nz...
We’re holding information sessions to help you enrol with us in 2021. Find out about courses, meet tutors and enrol in one easy process.
Sessions run at various times on campus and if you can’t make it, join us on Zoom. Secure your place for 2021.
Police asked and you responded.
Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.
Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.
People were quick to come up with names.
Echo, Ernie, Eddie … View morePolice asked and you responded.
Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.
Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.
People were quick to come up with names.
Echo, Ernie, Eddie and Ezra were top contenders but officers were taken with the name Etu.
Hi Neighbours, The Labour landslide removes most of the excuses (New Zealand First) offered for why some big Auckland projects didn't happen last term. So will it now all be go ? Read the story below:
Now in its fourteenth year, the Devonport Santa Parade and Christmas Festival is taking place on Sunday 6th December.
The fun starts with the Devonport Lions Santa Parade, stepping off from Clarence St at 11am and then afterwards festival in the park in Windsor Reserve until 3pm.
Enjoy … View moreNow in its fourteenth year, the Devonport Santa Parade and Christmas Festival is taking place on Sunday 6th December.
The fun starts with the Devonport Lions Santa Parade, stepping off from Clarence St at 11am and then afterwards festival in the park in Windsor Reserve until 3pm.
Enjoy entertainment throughout the day with song and dance performances taking place on the Dance in the Park stage, Devonport Craft & Fine Food Market stalls, sausage sizzle, bake stalls, preschool play zone, Devonport Volunteer Fire Brigade combat zone plus most importantly, the chance to meet Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas!
For information about the Parade contact Bruce Wetherall: bruce_wetherall@hotmail.com or for info about the Festival contact Maria ph: 445 9533 or email maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz...
Kia ora neighbours! With two bouts of lockdown it's a been a funny old year of schooling. Where kids struggled to keep up at home, some parents are thinking about repeating the school year. Is this you? If it's something you're considering and you'd like to share the reasons … View moreKia ora neighbours! With two bouts of lockdown it's a been a funny old year of schooling. Where kids struggled to keep up at home, some parents are thinking about repeating the school year. Is this you? If it's something you're considering and you'd like to share the reasons why, do get in touch - josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View moreTo celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Hi Neighbours
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As we leap into spring, we are excited to be offering a 20% discount on all new bench tops including the site measure, professional installation and removal of your existing bench top.
Discounts on all sinks,… View moreHi Neighbours
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Are you and your pooch as glamourous as Mrs Cullen and her poodle?
Get dressed up for photos with your dog at the iconic Woofstock festival next month.
Head down to Milford Reserve on November 22 to celebrate your favourite canine and to help animals in need.
Paw Justice is running the free … View moreAre you and your pooch as glamourous as Mrs Cullen and her poodle?
Get dressed up for photos with your dog at the iconic Woofstock festival next month.
Head down to Milford Reserve on November 22 to celebrate your favourite canine and to help animals in need.
Paw Justice is running the free event from 9 am to 1.30 pm with a 1.5 kilometre walk along Milford Beach, entertainment, custom choppers and American muscle cars on display.
Animal rescue groups will be there to talk about the many shelter dogs needing a new home.
You can walk with one of the rescue dogs- or even adopt one.
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