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1269 days ago

How Auckland's most famous press photos ended up in Arkansas

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, An auction of royal tour press photos taken by Stuff's predecessor companies is a curious new episode in the strange tale of millions of Australasian press photos. Read the story below:

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1268 days ago

Stars Whakatauki

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Our Stars programme is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Tukua kia tu takitahi nga whetu o te rangi
Let each star in the sky shine its own light

Stars ⭐ is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year in … View more
Our Stars programme is underpinned by this whakatauki (proverb):
Tukua kia tu takitahi nga whetu o te rangi
Let each star in the sky shine its own light

Stars ⭐ is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year in secondary school. To find out more, head to our website today!

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1268 days ago

Welcome sign

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

A vintage print can make a great welcome sign for your home entrance way by simply adding some hand painted letters in your choice of Resene colours!

Find out how to create your own.

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1270 days ago

Repair Cafe this Saturday at Une-Deux Cafe from 11am to 2pm

Wendy from Freemans Bay

Repair cafés are organised by 'Doughnut Economics Advocates NZ'. You can bring something broken you have at home and get it fixed it for free. It's one more way to reduce our carbon footprint by lowering levels of consumption & waste. How cool is that? If you're in … View moreRepair cafés are organised by 'Doughnut Economics Advocates NZ'. You can bring something broken you have at home and get it fixed it for free. It's one more way to reduce our carbon footprint by lowering levels of consumption & waste. How cool is that? If you're in Auckland CBD or know someone who could be interested, this is the event: fb.me...

1270 days ago

Petition to help young family

Craig from Grey Lynn

Hi there,


I'm helping a young family with links to the neighbourhood who are facing significant financial and emotional distress because of issues with their 'new build' home



A petition has been started on Change.Org which outlines their plight.
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Hi there,


I'm helping a young family with links to the neighbourhood who are facing significant financial and emotional distress because of issues with their 'new build' home



A petition has been started on Change.Org which outlines their plight.

www.change.org...

The family - mum, dad and their young daughter - face growing frustrations, particularly with the Waikato District Council. Disappointingly even elected councillors, who you would hope would represent their constituents, are refusing to engage.

We hope that growing the number of votes on the petition will help spur the conscience of councillors and others, as well as start a conversation on a better way to support those let down by people they should have been able to trust.

Thanks for your consideration...

1270 days ago

Daffodil Day Area Coordinators

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Can you commit a few hours per week for the weeks leading up to Daffodil Day for our street appeal on Friday 27th August and Saturday 28th August? A current driver’s license and a car/vehicle will be needed as you will be required to drive around on Daffodil Day to ensure our collectors have … View moreCan you commit a few hours per week for the weeks leading up to Daffodil Day for our street appeal on Friday 27th August and Saturday 28th August? A current driver’s license and a car/vehicle will be needed as you will be required to drive around on Daffodil Day to ensure our collectors have their high visibility vests, eftpos machines, buckets and receive lots of support. If you are confident adapting to new software systems this will be a bonus! Our aim is to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are here to help and support people with cancer, and their whanau. In the first instance and for more detailed information, please email your interest including your best contact number to Sudha Bhana Manager Volunteering sbhana@akcansoc.org.nz

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1270 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1271 days ago

Who hit our boat and drove off. Please help if you know anything

Rochelle from Grey Lynn

Please share the post …. Someone hit the side of our boat on Sat/Sun on Tutanekai Street. They left some of there car (see photo) does anyone know the car it may have been? No note nothing. My daughter and partner have just spent many hours fixing this cute up and this happened. Would love … View morePlease share the post …. Someone hit the side of our boat on Sat/Sun on Tutanekai Street. They left some of there car (see photo) does anyone know the car it may have been? No note nothing. My daughter and partner have just spent many hours fixing this cute up and this happened. Would love to find the person who did it. Please share and maybe as a team we can find who did it so they can do the right thing and help us fix it up again. This is not only for us but our Grandchildren to enjoy 🙁🙁🙁. Please own up if you know who did this!, Grey Lynn. Please share post to get it out there.please share

1271 days ago

Give your feedback: Connecting the Nelson Street Cycleway to the Quay Street Cycleway

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Project WAVE connects the Nelson Street Cycleway to the Quay Street Cycleway. Auckland Transport have now completed the work for this trial and are seeking public feedback. Click Read More to find out what's happening and to have your say.

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1271 days ago

Have your say: Help make Parnell's Heard Park great

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

This week public feedback has opened on a draft concept plan for Parnell’s well-loved Heard Park.

Located in the middle of Parnell town centre, Heard Park is considered the ‘heart’ of Auckland’s oldest suburb, with the draft concept plan aiming to provide a holistic design reflecting … View more
This week public feedback has opened on a draft concept plan for Parnell’s well-loved Heard Park.

Located in the middle of Parnell town centre, Heard Park is considered the ‘heart’ of Auckland’s oldest suburb, with the draft concept plan aiming to provide a holistic design reflecting community needs and aspirations.

Public feedback is now open until Sunday 4 July 2021.

Go to Read More the read the draft concept plan and to have your say online.

You can also give your feedback in-person to Waitematā Local Board members and Auckland Council staff at Heard Park (186 Parnell Road) on Saturday 12 June between 10.30am-12.30pm.

Click ‘Going’ on our Facebook event to stay up to date: www.facebook.com...

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1275 days ago

We Say/You Say: Waiheke Marina

The Team from Community News

Kia ora Auckland,

Should the proposed marina on Waiheke Island get the green light?

Construction on Waiheke Island's Kennedy Point marina is to continue after an out of court settlement was made between campaigners and developers.

Four years of court proceedings have been withdrawn by… View more
Kia ora Auckland,

Should the proposed marina on Waiheke Island get the green light?

Construction on Waiheke Island's Kennedy Point marina is to continue after an out of court settlement was made between campaigners and developers.

Four years of court proceedings have been withdrawn by Save Kennedy Point (SKP), after Kennedy Point Boatharbour Limited said they would put the welfare of a little blue penguin colony front of mind.

As part of the settlement, the developers have agreed to forgo all recent costs orders made against SKP and to not seek further costs from them.

SKP was facing bills of almost $250,000 sought by the developers and Auckland Council.

In more recent developments, the group has announced they will hīkoi to Parliament to deliver a petition asking Environment Minister David Parker take the case back to the Environment Court.

The petition, which already has 8500 signatures, was started by Uri o Ngāri Pāoa, who are occupying the beach at Kennedy Point.

What do you think about the proposal? Share your comments below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want them featured in your local community paper.

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1271 days ago

Police located missing 76-year-old man safely

Bernadette Basagre Reporter from Central Leader

Police’s search for a 76-year-old man, Vaisaili Paulo from the Auckland suburb of Wesley, has been found.

Paulo was last seen at 6pm Monday and has now been located safe.

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1271 days ago

Cross the bridge for Cancer Society

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Lace up your running shoes Auckland, it’s time to get fit for a great cause!

Run or walk the ASB Auckland Marathon on 31 October for the Cancer Society and you’ll boost your motivation while supporting local people with cancer. Choose from 11km, 21km or the full 42km – all options include… View more
Lace up your running shoes Auckland, it’s time to get fit for a great cause!

Run or walk the ASB Auckland Marathon on 31 October for the Cancer Society and you’ll boost your motivation while supporting local people with cancer. Choose from 11km, 21km or the full 42km – all options include crossing the iconic Harbour Bridge.

Pledge to fundraise $1500 and the first 30 people to reach that goal will get their entry fee repaid!
Sign up now

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1275 days ago

Government announces $685 million cycling and walking bridge for Auckland's Waitematā Harbour

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora koutou. A new bridge costing $685 million is to be built for walkers and cyclists crossing Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour.

It is hoped construction can begin mid-2022, in a plan unveiled just five days after cycling lobbyists broke through a police barrier and rode over the existing … View more
Kia ora koutou. A new bridge costing $685 million is to be built for walkers and cyclists crossing Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour.

It is hoped construction can begin mid-2022, in a plan unveiled just five days after cycling lobbyists broke through a police barrier and rode over the existing Harbour Bridge, demanding action.

Transport Minister Michael Wood said once begun, the new structure is expected to take five years to complete, and work will continue on interim use of existing harbour bridge lanes for cycling and walking.

“A stand-alone structure is the safest option that will not only provide a walking and cycling option for commuters but creates an outstanding piece of tourism infrastructure,” said Wood.

What do you all think of the announcement? Let us know in the comments and click 'read more' for Todd Niall's full report.

1278 days ago

What does "urban" mean when it comes to your rates bill ?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, When is urban not urban? That was one of the biggest debates when Auckland's latest rate rise was set at an average 5 per cent. There's extra pain for thousands of fringe properties now rated urban, when they say they are not getting an urban "deal". Are you … View moreKia ora Neighbours, When is urban not urban? That was one of the biggest debates when Auckland's latest rate rise was set at an average 5 per cent. There's extra pain for thousands of fringe properties now rated urban, when they say they are not getting an urban "deal". Are you ? Read the story below:

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