Freemans Bay, Auckland

1138 days ago

Auckland's popular Santa parade cancelled

Bernadette Basagre Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, The Farmers Santa Parade has been cancelled for the first time in decades due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Santa Parade chairman and Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Michael Barnett confirmed the move on Thursday.

The parade, the biggest in New Zealand, usually boasts … View more
Kia ora neighbours, The Farmers Santa Parade has been cancelled for the first time in decades due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Santa Parade chairman and Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Michael Barnett confirmed the move on Thursday.

The parade, the biggest in New Zealand, usually boasts about 4000 participants. It has been running since 1934.

The cancellation comes after a number of parades across the country were cancelled.

Read the full story at the link below.

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1138 days ago

Water Safety

Sarnia from Auckland Central

1) wear lifejacket
2) invest in personal safety beacon
3) wear a wet suit ???

1138 days ago

Rubbish collections this long weekend

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Labour Day is coming. All council kerbside collections will be collected a day later. All collections return to normal 1 Nov 2021. bit.ly...

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1138 days ago

Meet your new neighbours, NZ Compare!

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We’re Kiwis helping Kiwis compare the many providers and plans across Power, Broadband and Money easy, safe and hassle free through our consumer focussed, comparison websites. 

Our service is free to use! Are you moving house or just wanting to know what your options are to save money or to … View more
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1139 days ago

Soup day for Foundation cooks back at the school

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Very Exciting to be back in school in our bubble of 10 with new Cookery, Foundation students, social distancing & mandatory mask wear rules in place.
This week our students have learnt to make some delicious classic soups - Minestrone soup, Potato and celeriac soup and creamy tomato soup.

1140 days ago

Resignation of Waitematā Local Board member Sarah Trotman

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Waitematā Local Board member Sarah Trotman last week resigned her position on the board, providing her resignation in a letter to Chief Executive Jim Stabback on 9 October 2021.

Board chair Richard Northey acknowledges Ms Trotman’s resignation and her contribution to the board for the last two … View more
Waitematā Local Board member Sarah Trotman last week resigned her position on the board, providing her resignation in a letter to Chief Executive Jim Stabback on 9 October 2021.

Board chair Richard Northey acknowledges Ms Trotman’s resignation and her contribution to the board for the last two years.

“Sarah did some great work with local businesses in her economic development portfolio, particularly in helping them access mentoring and advice during the first COVID-19 lockdown last year.

“She has also represented her constituency with passion throughout our board’s planning and decision-making processes.

“We respect Sarah’s decision to resign from the board and wish her well in her future endeavours.”

The implications of Ms Trotman’s departure, including whether the vacancy left by her departure will be filled, will be decided by the board at its meeting on Tuesday 19 October.

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1140 days ago

File Cabinet

Kelly from Kingsland

Your basic, slightly worn, home file cabinet for keeping all your important correspondences. The dimensions are 50.5W x 62L x 72Tall.
BUT, think outside the File Cabinet box; could be used as a quirky herb garden, or who doesn't need a non-fancy storage box for the garage; all those little … View more
Your basic, slightly worn, home file cabinet for keeping all your important correspondences. The dimensions are 50.5W x 62L x 72Tall.
BUT, think outside the File Cabinet box; could be used as a quirky herb garden, or who doesn't need a non-fancy storage box for the garage; all those little things that are a bit big for a bench; like small batteries, or drills, or gosh, so many options, and the price if FREE.
A lick of paint and she's a new woman.

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1140 days ago

Here's a cool idea for communicating with your neighbours without technology or breaching alert level rules...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Each household gets 3 pieces of coloured paper that can be displayed in a window or on a door that others can easily see.

- Green is for I'm OK

- Yellow is for needing help or a check-in

- Red is for an emergency

This is a safe and simple way let others know how you're doing while … View more
Each household gets 3 pieces of coloured paper that can be displayed in a window or on a door that others can easily see.

- Green is for I'm OK

- Yellow is for needing help or a check-in

- Red is for an emergency

This is a safe and simple way let others know how you're doing while also looking out for others in your community.

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1140 days ago

We Love swimming

Hilton Brown Swimming

And we can’t wait till we get back to doing what we do best – teaching swimming! We will reopen when the Government announces that it is safe to do so.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment … View more
And we can’t wait till we get back to doing what we do best – teaching swimming! We will reopen when the Government announces that it is safe to do so.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your Free trial lesson. We have locations in both Albany and Hobsonville. The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
Find out more

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1147 days ago

Christmas in the Park cancelled for second year

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Christmas in the Park has been cancelled for Aucklanders for the second year in a row.

The free outdoor concert usually attracts tens of thousands of Kiwi families at the Auckland Domain.

The Auckland event was due to be held on December 11, but uncertainty around Covid … View more
Kia ora neighbours, Christmas in the Park has been cancelled for Aucklanders for the second year in a row.

The free outdoor concert usually attracts tens of thousands of Kiwi families at the Auckland Domain.

The Auckland event was due to be held on December 11, but uncertainty around Covid restrictions meant organisers made the decision to cancel.

Read the full story at the link below.

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1141 days ago

Happy National Gardening Week! 👩‍🌾🍅

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This year Kiwis are being encouraged to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

Backyard and communal edible gardens not only provide healthy, sustainable and tasty kai, they also create greater food resiliency within our … View more
This year Kiwis are being encouraged to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

Backyard and communal edible gardens not only provide healthy, sustainable and tasty kai, they also create greater food resiliency within our hapori.

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1145 days ago

Poll: Have you witnessed violence/antisocial behaviour on public transport?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A new text service will make it easier to report incidents of violence and antisocial behaviour on buses and trains.

Mayor Phil Goff said a number of recent incidents have prompted Auckland Transport to launch the service in collaboration with Crime Stoppers NZ.

Passengers … View more
Hi neighbours,

A new text service will make it easier to report incidents of violence and antisocial behaviour on buses and trains.

Mayor Phil Goff said a number of recent incidents have prompted Auckland Transport to launch the service in collaboration with Crime Stoppers NZ.

Passengers who witness an incident of anti-social behaviour, tagging, crime or fare evasion can text details of the incident to 4030.

AT will then look into the issue and may deploy staff to investigate further.

Have you witnessed violence/antisocial behaviour on public transport?

If so, please share your experience!

Have you witnessed violence/antisocial behaviour on public transport?
  • 52.8% Yes
    52.8% Complete
  • 47.2% No
    47.2% Complete
267 votes
1141 days ago

Looking for a job?

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And good news, we have an exciting new function available – our CV builder. Now, anyone looking for an apprenticeship or job opportunity through Competenz can use our … View more
Looking for a job and keen to get qualified? Our job board has new opportunities being listed regularly across our 37 sectors!

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1141 days ago

How important is sustainability to you?

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Plus, each entry will also go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 gift vouchersView more
Take the survey and be in to WIN a share of $2,500 worth of prizes - including a luxury escape in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand’s food and wine country – where a sustainable weekend away tastes absolutely delicious!

Plus, each entry will also go in the draw to win 1 of 5 $100 gift vouchers from the Restaurant Association of New Zealand.
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1141 days ago

Entrust elections: post your vote now!

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