Glen Eden, Auckland

1119 days ago

🌧🌧🌧 So much more rain is needed 🌧🌧🌧

Fiona from Henderson

The old nursery rhyme that starts off with:
🎵Rain, rain, go away
Come again another day🎵

Please rain, don't listen to us - WE NEED YOU NOW!!!
We need you to rain continuously for days/weeks - not heavily, but continuously - PLEASE.

I've just looked at the Dam levels and we will … View more
The old nursery rhyme that starts off with:
🎵Rain, rain, go away
Come again another day🎵

Please rain, don't listen to us - WE NEED YOU NOW!!!
We need you to rain continuously for days/weeks - not heavily, but continuously - PLEASE.

I've just looked at the Dam levels and we will need to get all the rain dances happening right now, otherwise we will AGAIN be in a whole world of hurt come summer time.
Check for yourselves: aucklandwatersupply.co.nz...

Please keep up with all of the water saving ideas that you are using or have read; I personally DO NOT want to go through another water shortage during summer and nor do all of the gardens (veggies and flowers).

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1120 days ago

Sisters start business building what others despise: flat-packs

Danielle Clent Reporter from Western Leader

Good morning neighbours,
Two local sisters are saving one marriage at a time with their business venture of constructing flat-pack furniture.
Jala Hooker, 9, and 8-year-old Aalia Hooker started Flatpack Girls about two months ago, following a homework task that involved coming up with a business … View more
Good morning neighbours,
Two local sisters are saving one marriage at a time with their business venture of constructing flat-pack furniture.
Jala Hooker, 9, and 8-year-old Aalia Hooker started Flatpack Girls about two months ago, following a homework task that involved coming up with a business idea.
Both Jala and Aalia said they find building flat-packs enjoyable. While they do get a little help from their dad who checks the instructions and puts weight on the power drill, they do most of the work themselves.
Click the link to read more of this story - and to find out how the girls are donating some of their earnings to charity.

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1120 days ago

Elvis by award winning Che Orton

Jackie from Titirangi

The Memories of Elvis Fan Club are so excited to have the amazing Che Orton performing as Elvis for us on Sat 7th August at the Henderson RSA. Starts at 7.30pm, bring your dancing shoes and tickets only $20 per person. The restaurant and bar will be open. So spread the word and share this on your … View moreThe Memories of Elvis Fan Club are so excited to have the amazing Che Orton performing as Elvis for us on Sat 7th August at the Henderson RSA. Starts at 7.30pm, bring your dancing shoes and tickets only $20 per person. The restaurant and bar will be open. So spread the word and share this on your face book. Tickets will be on sale at the Henderson RSA or reserve through Jackie 8174892 or email elvisfancubnz@xtra.co.nz

1120 days ago

Red Cross Book Week at Henderson

Lyndelle P. from Red Cross Shop Henderson

Have a browse at our selected book specials and stock-up on your favourite reads!
Come visit us at: 435 Great North Road, Henderson

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1121 days ago

Come play social badminton

Jennifer from Henderson

Come play Badminton!
First night free!
Open to all ages from 16 onwards
Very friendly, sociable club (Rathgar Badminton Club)
Racquets provided if needed for a limited time
New term beginning – pay $30 for 8 weeks of July/ August
Where ? ACG Sunderlands school Waiparera Ave, Henderson
When ? … View more
Come play Badminton!
First night free!
Open to all ages from 16 onwards
Very friendly, sociable club (Rathgar Badminton Club)
Racquets provided if needed for a limited time
New term beginning – pay $30 for 8 weeks of July/ August
Where ? ACG Sunderlands school Waiparera Ave, Henderson
When ? Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m.
Want more information? Contact Jennifer 8351396/ 02102472510

1121 days ago

Plastic Free July – Take up the challenge.

The Team from Auckland Council

Each year hundreds of thousands of Kiwis take the PLASTIC FREE JULY challenge and make a real difference by refusing single-use plastics. Join the movement today!

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1124 days ago

Aramex Couriers (Formerly Fastways)

Leanne from Henderson

2 parcels not pick up now. 1st one finally after phoning/messages complaints 3 days later. Then the courier ripped up our front lawn with their van. 2nd one not picked up. Customer services finally got back to me and said she could not pick up from our street because the street is too busy. Asked … View more2 parcels not pick up now. 1st one finally after phoning/messages complaints 3 days later. Then the courier ripped up our front lawn with their van. 2nd one not picked up. Customer services finally got back to me and said she could not pick up from our street because the street is too busy. Asked to speak to a manager they hung up on me. I rang back and was told they had too many managers so they would find out who I needed to complain too and this manager would ring me back. Still waiting for the overseas call centre or manager to ring me back. I was told I could deliver the parcel to there depot and they would get it delivered for me. Haha. I delivered it myself to my customer. Should have changed there fast ways name to NO WAYS. Never again.

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1122 days ago

Resource Centre Volunteers

Karen from West Auckland Resource Centre Trust

Hi everyone,
If you have a couple of hours to spare once a month - we would love some new volunteers to help keep this West Auckland community resource open for everyone.

Please feel free to contact me for further details. 😊

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1122 days ago

What have you got for good feng shui in your garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, the July issue of NZ Gardener features the courtyard garden of feng shui expert Boon Yap in her Taipa home. She's also shared some practical tips on getting good feng shui in your garden.

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1122 days ago

GCG change of Venue

John from Henderson

I am a committee member of the NZSG Genealogical Computing Group.
Anyone who needs help with performing genealogical / Family history research is welcome to attend our gatherings.

After many years of meeting in the Fickling Centre, Three kings, we have been forced to change venue beginning with… View more
I am a committee member of the NZSG Genealogical Computing Group.
Anyone who needs help with performing genealogical / Family history research is welcome to attend our gatherings.

After many years of meeting in the Fickling Centre, Three kings, we have been forced to change venue beginning with our July meeting.

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1126 days ago

Locals fume after approval of earthworks for replacement Huia Water Treatment Plant

Lucy Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for … View more
Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for resource consent to carry out earthworks and vegetation removal for the upcoming replacement of the Huia Water Treatment Plant.

Titirangi Protection Group’s (TPG) spokeswoman Belynda Groot said “it’s totally wrong” for consent to be given after abundant evidence from kauri dieback and ecology experts at the resource consent hearing in April this year advised against the build.

Click the link below to read the full story.

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1123 days ago

Fabrication apprenticeship available in Rosedale.

Competenz

SRS group have highly skilled engineers that are able to pass on their skills and knowledge in this Junior Fabricator apprenticeship position available now!

Do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Get in touch now

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1123 days ago

Learn new skills, unlock your future.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses in Team Leadership, Adminstration & Technology or Money Management.

Enrolments are now open with classes starting in July 2021. Don’t miss out! … View more
Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses in Team Leadership, Adminstration & Technology or Money Management.

Enrolments are now open with classes starting in July 2021. Don’t miss out! Sign up today.
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1127 days ago

Massive villa relocation "absolute madness"

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

What a pleasure to meet Hayley Parsons of Clarks Beach, Auckland. She and husband Chris relocated this huge three-storey villa from Palmerston North to Auckland, and project managed the rebuild of Huntly House from London. Wonderful house, wonderful history.

1124 days ago

Changes to Auckland ferry services from Monday

Caroline Williams Reporter from Community News

Kia ora koutou neighbours. Changes are coming to Auckland’s ferry services following the opening of six new piers in the city centre.

The changes, which come into effect on Monday, follow the completion of a $350 million upgrade of the downtown waterfront.

The new piers has resulted in the … View more
Kia ora koutou neighbours. Changes are coming to Auckland’s ferry services following the opening of six new piers in the city centre.

The changes, which come into effect on Monday, follow the completion of a $350 million upgrade of the downtown waterfront.

The new piers has resulted in the renumbering of those at the downtown ferry terminal, Auckland Transport (AT) has advised.

The timing of some services will be altered to accommodate the new piers, and some new services will be added.

Click 'read more' for the full story.

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