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Chemist Warehouse Westgate Lifestyle Centre Now Open!

Chemist Warehouse Westgate Lifestyle Centre Now Open!

Chemist Warehouse is now open at Westgate Lifestyle Centre! Open 7 days a week till late, opposite Rebel Sport!

1024 days ago

Whānau spend their Waitangi Day at ZaberriWorld

Riria Morehu Reporter from Western Leader

Despite the rain and the gloomy weather, it did not stop whānau from celebrating Waitangi Day this year at ZaberriWorld.

Located in Riverhead ZaberriWorld is a berry farm where visitors can pick their own strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.

ZaberriWorld also offers a variety of fun … View more
Despite the rain and the gloomy weather, it did not stop whānau from celebrating Waitangi Day this year at ZaberriWorld.

Located in Riverhead ZaberriWorld is a berry farm where visitors can pick their own strawberries, raspberries and blackberries.

ZaberriWorld also offers a variety of fun outdoor activities including an adventure inflatable, trampolines, a free train ride and ice cream.

Boman Zakeri, ZaberriWorld owner, was 15 when he started working in the industry. Even as a young man, he had a vision to own his very own berry farm one day.

Zakeri said: “Waitangi is an important event we should never forget our history. It is important for our younger generation to learn more about it.”

While many Waitangi Day events were cancelled, whānau and friends who came to ZaberriWorld had the chance to see farm animals from Little Bo Peep’s Mobile Home up close.

Jessica Fernandez, who went with her mum and dad, said: “It was a really good family experience.”

Samantha Carruthers, manager of ZaberriWorld, said: “It was great to see so many happy kids who had gumboots on and rain jackets. Even with a bit of drizzle, it was good to see people get out trying to enjoy there weekend.”

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1024 days ago

10 cool things to do in our regional parks

The Team from Auckland Council

There are always more new and surprising things to do in Auckland’s regional parks. If you’re looking for something different to do, try one of these cool experiences.
#AKLSummerisCalling

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1025 days ago

TREE FELLING

Deo from New Lynn

Can you please give me someone who can cut 3 trees at my please-
small trees.
Thanks

1033 days ago

After being a close contact, do I get back on the bus?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, I've had my first encounter with the Covid-19 tracking system, after becoming a "close contact" during a morning bus ride. Now the question is, do I get straight back on the bus? Would you?

1025 days ago

Mattress

Antse from New Lynn

Queen size mattress, and anyone can come pick up it free.

Free

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1025 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...

1025 days ago

Celine Dion siren battlers return to West Auckland

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, residents of West Auckland say they are once again being tortured by the sound of Celine Dion blasting though loudspeakers while they try to sleep.

Residents of Te Atatū Peninsula say over the summer, up to 50 cars park up at the Concourse in nearby Henderson, where they blast… View more
Kia ora neighbours, residents of West Auckland say they are once again being tortured by the sound of Celine Dion blasting though loudspeakers while they try to sleep.

Residents of Te Atatū Peninsula say over the summer, up to 50 cars park up at the Concourse in nearby Henderson, where they blast music throughout the night.

While a range of music can be heard coming from the speakers attached to the cars, two hit songs by Celine Dion seem to be favourites – My Heart Will Go On and The Power of Love.

Have you been affected by the siren battlers?

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1025 days ago

Poll: You be the (photographic) judge!

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View more
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.

You be the (photographic) judge!
  • 53.5% Finalist 1: Full Moon
    53.5% Complete
  • 14.8% Finalist 2: Girl's Camp
    14.8% Complete
  • 11.4% Finalist 3: First Ride in a Steam Train
    11.4% Complete
  • 16.2% Finalist 4: Grandparents at Sunset
    16.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Finalist 5: Brass Band
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.1% Finalist 6: Street Walk
    2.1% Complete
1268 votes
1029 days ago

Ongaonga

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and … View more
Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and being overcome. With this mind, I decided to have a go cutting back a particularly annoying patch on our main track to the paddock we call, Waterses.

The Ongaonga bushes were above and below the track so I had to form a strategy so that I would safe. I found a large set of old tree branch loppers (giant secateurs) in the shed and then opted to take a piece of cloth, that used to cover our cool display cabinet in my old café.

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1025 days ago

Anna Crichton & Katie Smith Open Studio this weekend

Anna from Titirangi

OUR OPEN STUDIOS ON 12TH AND 13TH FEBRUARY
(SAT AND SUN) 10 am - 4 pm
Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.
Andrew and Jeannie Van Der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi.
Besides $10 fine art prints, signed and titled, I will have a collection of ceramic … View more
OUR OPEN STUDIOS ON 12TH AND 13TH FEBRUARY
(SAT AND SUN) 10 am - 4 pm
Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.
Andrew and Jeannie Van Der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi.
Besides $10 fine art prints, signed and titled, I will have a collection of ceramic sculptures, small bowls, and wall hung ceramic platters for sale (much more than seen here). Their prices will range from $60 up to $400 - so come along and see Katie's 'must have' screen printed linen ware too!
And Andrew and Jeannie Van der Putten - just three minutes up the road, are also having an open studio where they will be selling their very collectable earthenware and stoneware tableware.
See you here!

1037 days ago

Auckland Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day waste collections

The Team from Auckland Council

Rubbish and recycling collection times may change from 31 Jan to 11 Feb due to public holidays. Check your collection dates and sign up for our holiday text reminders by clicking on Read More.

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1027 days ago

Hot dry summer raised wildfire risk awareness

Climate Insights

Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View more
Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.

We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!

Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
Know more

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1028 days ago

Treat yourself or someone you care about this Valentines Day

Stuff

Purchase a six month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $102 and get a free $100 Interflora e-voucher. Terms and conditions apply. Subscribe Now

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1028 days ago

Learn to Sew and Tuesday Tips for Reuse

Kelly from West Auckland Resource Centre Trust

We are so happy to be offering small scale workshops at the Centre over the next 2 months thanks to Auckland Council. (Covid permitting). For now we will keep going forward.
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Simple solutions to single use are our focus for Tuesday Tips, from home made cleaners to shopping bags, bunting to … View more
We are so happy to be offering small scale workshops at the Centre over the next 2 months thanks to Auckland Council. (Covid permitting). For now we will keep going forward.
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Simple solutions to single use are our focus for Tuesday Tips, from home made cleaners to shopping bags, bunting to cutlery holders for celebrations. Basic sewing machine skills are required but if you don't have them yet then join one of our Learn to Sew sessions in the afternoon where you will learn to thread a machine, wind a bobbin and learn straight and zigzag stitches on the machine. These are FREE workshops and all materials will be supplied, donations are gratefully accepted to keep the van running and the insurances covered and all those other basics that we need.

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Click on the images to see what's coming up and email our Educator Kelly workshops@warctrust.org.nz for any questions or to book your place.

Bookings are essential and to keep everyone safe and ensure your comfort a vaccine pass is a requirement.

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We wish everyone a peaceful and safe weekend.

1029 days ago

Enrol Now!

DynaSpeak New Lynn

Please book a time by making an appointment at the campus of your choice to come on site to enrol or complete your re-enrolment.

Please remember that when you come on campus you must bring:

• Your passport
• Valid visa (e-visa)
• My Vaccine Pass

Open hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (3pm … View more
Please book a time by making an appointment at the campus of your choice to come on site to enrol or complete your re-enrolment.

Please remember that when you come on campus you must bring:

• Your passport
• Valid visa (e-visa)
• My Vaccine Pass

Open hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (3pm is the last enrolment time)

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