Flat Bush, Auckland

Attract birds into your garden

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Create a simple hanging bird feeder from a few pieces of plywood and a terracotta pot and saucer.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

310 Aucklanders trespassed from libraries between Jan 2016 and Feb 2020

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Stabbing staff with scissors, masturbating, being drunk and having sex are just some of the reasons why 310 people were booted and banned from Auckland Council libraries in the last four years.

The majority of the trespasses were for threatening behaviour (51), abusive behaviour (41), theft (33), … View moreStabbing staff with scissors, masturbating, being drunk and having sex are just some of the reasons why 310 people were booted and banned from Auckland Council libraries in the last four years.

The majority of the trespasses were for threatening behaviour (51), abusive behaviour (41), theft (33), graffiti tagging (14) and intoxication (nine).

Five people were trespassed from several libraries for multiple offences or where serious types of offending posed significant risk to staff at other sites. Three people were banned from all libraries for offences listed in the article below.

Despite this, an Auckland Council spokeswoman said its libraries were safe and welcoming for Aucklanders wanting to connect, read and learn, and trespass notices were issued in "rare and isolated cases, with no evident patterns". Library staff were trained in conflict awareness.

Commemorating Anzac Day from Home

The Team from Auckland Museum

The dedication and sacrifice of New Zealand and Australia's servicemen and women are testament to the Anzac spirit and ability to adapt in times of great crisis.

Although we cannot commemorate Anzac Day with the traditional services and parades this year, we know many New Zealanders will … View moreThe dedication and sacrifice of New Zealand and Australia's servicemen and women are testament to the Anzac spirit and ability to adapt in times of great crisis.

Although we cannot commemorate Anzac Day with the traditional services and parades this year, we know many New Zealanders will want to mark the occasion from home.

This new webpage brings you a range of ways to commemorate and remember from your bubble. We hope you’ll join us on this significant day in New Zealand’s history. Learn more

Anzac Day 2020: Cut-out poppy for your Bubble

Neighbourly.co.nz

Anzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, … View moreAnzac Day is being celebrated differently this year, with virtual services and online events, all from our own living rooms, balconies and driveways. Download this pdf of a poppy, by award-winning illustrator Sharon Murdoch, to print off and stick in a front window - To show that even in lockdown, in our small bubbles, we shall not forget. That we can still say thank you for the sacrifices, we can still pay tribute to the bravery of so many.

Remote Cooking by our Diploma Level 5 Chefs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Some beautiful and appetising dishes by our Diploma Level 5 Chefs - Nathaniel and Jade's interpretation of Sous Vide Leek with Salsa Verde, Nathaniel's umami broth with mushrooms, Sean's Braised Cabbage rolls with broccoli puree.
Next intake, 20 July.

First-home buyers - new or pre-loved?

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

As a first-home buyer it pays to weigh up your options to see whether buying new or buying 'character' is best for you.

Four-year-old boy gets surprise lockdown birthday visit from police

Melanie Earley Reporter from Eastern Courier

Kia ora neighbours, an east Auckland boy got an "amazing" surprise for his birthday this year, as a convoy of emergency service staff stopped by to say hello.

🎉Online Pet Store Now Open!🎉

Veterinarian from Pet Vets Papatoetoe

To keep our clients safe during the lockdown, we have teamed up with My Rover to provide your ongoing pet needs (Food, Flea and Worming Treatments) delivered straight to your door!
How it works...🧐
Sign up to My Rover's delivery service here: myrover.co...
You'll be taken through a few… View moreTo keep our clients safe during the lockdown, we have teamed up with My Rover to provide your ongoing pet needs (Food, Flea and Worming Treatments) delivered straight to your door!
How it works...🧐
Sign up to My Rover's delivery service here: myrover.co...
You'll be taken through a few simple steps to select the products you need to order. Goods will be shipped on our behalf to your home.
Delivery... 📦👍🚗
My Rover provides a reliable, non-contact delivery option to your home via a trusted courier network. As couriers are also considered an essential service, deliveries will continue during all alert levels.

ORDER YOUR ESSENTIALS HERE!
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You are still very welcome to order other items and food supplies directly from the clinic by emailing papatoetoe@petvets.nz and we can organise collection by arrangement.
Take Care and Stay Safe!
Kia Kaha! 💪❤️
The Team at Pet Vets Papatoetoe

Publicity

Christelle from East Tamaki

Doing my daily run when I come across this. Someone is being paid to perform this service, but is not being loyal, taking the opportunity from someone who really needs it.

A note from Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming

We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve … View moreWe’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve quadrupled our Customer Care team, and expanded our order fulfilment network so we can get thousands more orders delivered each day. Plus our remote Tech Solutions service will be free until May 11 to lend customers a hand with technology advice or setting up.

Thanks for your patience, everyone. We’re getting there. Find out more

Coronavirus: Auckland boy gets surprise Covid-19 lockdown birthday visit from police

Melanie Earley Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hope Church Thursday evening at 7:30pm

Ole from Takanini

For hope and courage in a time of unrest and uncertainty, William Iererua presents a message for all Kiwis, especially for those dealing with hardship caused by sudden changes in circumstance.

Tune in tonight at 7:30pm to Hope Channel - Freeview Channel 27 or SKY Channel 204.

Watch the … View moreFor hope and courage in a time of unrest and uncertainty, William Iererua presents a message for all Kiwis, especially for those dealing with hardship caused by sudden changes in circumstance.

Tune in tonight at 7:30pm to Hope Channel - Freeview Channel 27 or SKY Channel 204.

Watch the trailer here: www.facebook.com...

Awanuiārangi COVID-19 Update!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Tāmaki Makaurau Campus

Tēnā koutou katoa. Given the circumstances regarding COVID-19, teaching and delivery of
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi programmes will differ from normal over the coming weeks or months.

We will keep staff, students and our wider community updated on this as … View moreTāmaki Makaurau Campus

Tēnā koutou katoa. Given the circumstances regarding COVID-19, teaching and delivery of
Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi programmes will differ from normal over the coming weeks or months.

We will keep staff, students and our wider community updated on this as best we can.

We urge students to please stay enrolled. Studylink payments of allowances and loans will continue as normal.

Follow our facebook page and visit our COVID-19 webpage to keep updated. We appreciate your patience.

Ngā manaakitanga, keep safe. Learn more

Driving Lessons

Jack from Riya's Driving School

Hello friends/Whanau's - stay home and be safe. Soon this pandemic will be over. Revise your road codes, answer questions and be ready for your tests. Take care - Riya's Driving School, 0212696744

We're keen to hear about your health care

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait times, better communication or level of care. We'd need you to be happy to be identified and photographed (from a distance). If you think you can help, please email senior journalist Andrea Vance on andrea.vance@stuff.co.nz.