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Decorative vases for a quirky home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Bring the best of the 70s to your vase collection with this retro-inspired colour scheme in a mix of Resene colours.

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

Why does the National Party want your views on Auckland Council?

Todd Niall Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi Neighbours, The National Party has launched an online questionnaire seeking views on Auckland Council. It says it's to help form policy for 2020. But the results might be known before October's local body election. Is that the real reason? Read this story:

(Please type NFP if your … View moreHi Neighbours, The National Party has launched an online questionnaire seeking views on Auckland Council. It says it's to help form policy for 2020. But the results might be known before October's local body election. Is that the real reason? Read this story:

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Poll: Do you use a top sheet on your bed?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Along with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, … View moreAlong with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, click here

Do you use a top sheet on your bed?

• Yes, of course!
• Nah, I don't bother
• Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't

Vote View Results

• 80% Yes, of course!
  80% Complete
• 14.4% Nah, I don't bother
  14.4% Complete
• 5.6% Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
  5.6% Complete

2938 votes

Are you affected by the ongoing rail disruptions?

Todd Niall Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi Neighbours, Urgent track repairs over the past fortnight have caused many train cancellations. KiwiRail says more repairs are coming and it may affect you. If you want to know why the tracks need fixing and where is next, read this story:
www.stuff.co.nz...


(Please type NFP if your comment is… View moreHi Neighbours, Urgent track repairs over the past fortnight have caused many train cancellations. KiwiRail says more repairs are coming and it may affect you. If you want to know why the tracks need fixing and where is next, read this story:
www.stuff.co.nz...


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Poll: Will you be using trains to get to work this morning?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi Aucklanders. Auckland Transport suffered a 30 minute train suspension across the network due to a KiwiRail signalling fault yesterday. It was the second time in a week that trains were non-operational, network wide. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said the delays were "not good enough". He … View moreHi Aucklanders. Auckland Transport suffered a 30 minute train suspension across the network due to a KiwiRail signalling fault yesterday. It was the second time in a week that trains were non-operational, network wide. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said the delays were "not good enough". He asked KiwiRail if its infrastructure was fit for purpose. KiwiRail has promised an independent review into the recent signal faults.
Keep up-to-date with all traffic and transport delays with our live blog www.stuff.co.nz...
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Will you be using trains to get to work this morning?

• No - The network is becoming unreliable
• Yes - Trains are faster than being stuck in traffic even if they're unreliable
• Undecided - Tell us in the comments
• No - I don't use trains

Vote View Results

• 25.1% No - The network is becoming unreliable
  25.1% Complete
• 17.3% Yes - Trains are faster than being stuck in traffic even if they're unreliable
  17.3% Complete
• 2.1% Undecided - Tell us in the comments
  2.1% Complete
• 55.5% No - I don't use trains
  55.5% Complete

375 votes

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Kev from Papatoetoe

Hi guys ...in a couple of weeks time my partner is moving to taupo ..I will live and work here till the end of the year ...I am currently residing in Papatoetoe...but will be moving out soon ..if anyone knows a cheap boarding house or room to rent kindly let me know please as I am short of time … View moreHi guys ...in a couple of weeks time my partner is moving to taupo ..I will live and work here till the end of the year ...I am currently residing in Papatoetoe...but will be moving out soon ..if anyone knows a cheap boarding house or room to rent kindly let me know please as I am short of time ..my name is kev...number is 0226212260....I would be very grateful...I am willing to pay upto 140 a week for a single room

Take A Step Today For World Refugee Day 👟💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the … View moreAround the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the #StepWithRefugees campaign, where participants will collectively walk, run and cycle 1 billion miles - the distance refugees cover each year to reach safety, by adding your steps here: stepwithrefugees.org...

Another option is to volunteer with the New Zealand Red Cross as a Refugee Support Volunteer. Volunteers help families start again, while teaching them about New Zealand culture and connecting them with people from the community.

For anyone based in the Wairarapa, Masterton Neighbourhood Support has a programme called 'WeConnect' that matches new residents from diverse backgrounds including refugees to a local buddy. If you're interested in volunteering or supporting the programme in other ways you can email Masterton Neighbourhood Support Area Coordinator, Cathy Cameron, at: cathy@connectingcommunities.org.nz

Because we all feel at home in the garden

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

For some, gardening in New Zealand - literally putting down roots - is a journey of a thousand miles (or more).

John Tamihere talks mistakes, Trump and what he'd do as Auckland Mayor

Nick Truebridge Reporter from Eastern Courier

John Tamihere arrives nearly 30 minutes late for our interview at Stuff's Auckland newsroom.

There is no apology. Nor is there a handshake when he leaves the building.

But this is Tamihere's style – he's unapologetic, he calls things exactly how he sees them and, at times, he … View moreJohn Tamihere arrives nearly 30 minutes late for our interview at Stuff's Auckland newsroom.

There is no apology. Nor is there a handshake when he leaves the building.

But this is Tamihere's style – he's unapologetic, he calls things exactly how he sees them and, at times, he will offend you.


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Open Days at Karaka Lifestyle Estate

Karaka Lifestyle Estate Retirement Village

Karaka Lifestyle Estate is a new independent-living retirement village in Drury. The first units will be ready for occupation this December. Karaka Lifestyle Estate features spacious homes, friendly community atmosphere and the management support you would expect of a top-quality retirement village… View moreKaraka Lifestyle Estate is a new independent-living retirement village in Drury. The first units will be ready for occupation this December. Karaka Lifestyle Estate features spacious homes, friendly community atmosphere and the management support you would expect of a top-quality retirement village but it comes with a key difference, at Karaka Lifestyle Estate you get the capital gain from the sale of your unit.

Karaka Lifestyle Estate could be for you if retaining your wealth is important to you, and you are looking for:

- Safe and secure retirement living
- A strong and lively social network
- The hassles of home maintenance taken care of
- A supportive environment, with an onsite manager

Come along to one of our open days to experience our beautiful Country Club, view plans of our village, and learn more about Karaka Lifestyle Estate.

When: 30th June and 1 st July, 10am to 4pm
Where: Karaka Lifestyle Estate, 333 Bremner Road, Karaka

Construction is occurring on the site, so for your safety please contact our salesperson Linda to book a visiting time. Book a visit

Dance Yourself Happy

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Dancing is often considered a recreational activity and all too often overlooked for the positive physical, mental and social health qualities.
Hosted by Mari Pettersson, 'Dance Yourself Happy' is held every Thursday evening from 8:00pm to 9:00pm in the All Saints' Community Centre … View moreDancing is often considered a recreational activity and all too often overlooked for the positive physical, mental and social health qualities.
Hosted by Mari Pettersson, 'Dance Yourself Happy' is held every Thursday evening from 8:00pm to 9:00pm in the All Saints' Community Centre at 30 Cook Street, Howick, Auckland.
You're provided with a great workout without the hassle of going to a gym or any equipment. You don't need any workout tools; you don't need any weights or machines or anything like that. All you need is yourself.

Three-year-old Auckland girl who has had four open heart surgeries a 'superstar'

Danielle Clent Reporter from Eastern Courier

All trains suspended - have you been affected?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Update: Auckland Transport earlier advised all train services were suspended across the network due to sign failure. This signal failure has now been fixed and services are slowly returning to normal.

Scheduled buses are temporarily accepting purchased train tickets and AT HOP cards. … View moreUpdate: Auckland Transport earlier advised all train services were suspended across the network due to sign failure. This signal failure has now been fixed and services are slowly returning to normal.

Scheduled buses are temporarily accepting purchased train tickets and AT HOP cards. Read more here.

Poll: Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says … View moreIn the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says Nash, "and then meat sometimes a good month past its date. It didn't smell bad. Rinse it off, good to go."

It was all part of his year-long experiment to test the limits on food that had passed its expiration date.

To read more click here

Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

• Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
• No, never. That's disgusting.
• Occasionally. Depends on what it is.

Vote View Results

• 36.4% Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
  36.4% Complete
• 6.3% No, never. That's disgusting.
  6.3% Complete
• 57.4% Occasionally. Depends on what it is.
  57.4% Complete

2807 votes