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2287 days ago

Sunday Showcase this Sunday August 19 at the Vic!

Julia Mak from Devonport Peninsula Trust

This is the third annual Sunday Showcase run by Devonport Youth Forum and we are excited to bring you performers like:
- Freya, a young up-and-coming singer-songwriter,
- Sons of Sing a youth babershop quartet,
- dance/music performances from Soul Sprite's dance school Dance Sprite and
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This is the third annual Sunday Showcase run by Devonport Youth Forum and we are excited to bring you performers like:
- Freya, a young up-and-coming singer-songwriter,
- Sons of Sing a youth babershop quartet,
- dance/music performances from Soul Sprite's dance school Dance Sprite and
- Belmont Intermediate School's kapa haka group.
- Devonport Drama will be entertaining with some of their fabulous theatre sports and we have another line-up of
- fantastic short films from Takapuna Grammar School media students.

Thanks to funding from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, entry to the event is free, though your koha is appreciated for our charity of choice; Youthline.

We look forward to seeing you for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment this Sunday at The Vic Devonport!

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2287 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View more
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.

The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.

Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.

So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
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2288 days ago

Are you thinking about getting your House Painted this Summer!

Eldon from Eldon Lee Painters

Hi Neighbours,
If you are thinking about getting your exterior or Interior house painted this summer its a good time to get a free no obligation quote. I have been painting for over 30years am honest and reliable.
You can give me a call anytime on 021353670 or email me eclee@xtra.co.nz

2288 days ago

Free Mulch

Kathryn from Northcote Point

We have a mound of mulch on our driveway for anyone who needs some for improving their garden this winter. Call or text if you'd like to come and grab some - i'll send you our gate code. Come any time, we are trying to get rid of it as we have fully mulched our garden (it looks great) … View moreWe have a mound of mulch on our driveway for anyone who needs some for improving their garden this winter. Call or text if you'd like to come and grab some - i'll send you our gate code. Come any time, we are trying to get rid of it as we have fully mulched our garden (it looks great) but we bought way too much. 021977065

Free

2288 days ago

Police presence on North Shore roads

Matt Rosenberg Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi Neighbours, statistics released by NZ Police show approximately 1 in 7 speeding tickets issued on the North Shore last year were done so by an actual officer. Most were picked up by a speed camera. What are your thoughts on the number of police on our roads? Do you think a larger police presence… View moreHi Neighbours, statistics released by NZ Police show approximately 1 in 7 speeding tickets issued on the North Shore last year were done so by an actual officer. Most were picked up by a speed camera. What are your thoughts on the number of police on our roads? Do you think a larger police presence will help reduce speeding? Noticed any trends over the years? Would love to hear your thoughts. Write NFP if your comment is not for publication.

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2288 days ago

Which roads should have lower speed limits?

Felicity Reid Reporter from North Shore Times

To improve road safety, a reduction in the speed limits is being considered. Which local roads do you think need to be less than 50kmh? Should a reduction in speed limit even be considered?
Auckland Council will work with NZTA, Police and AA to determine which roads will be impacted under the … View more
To improve road safety, a reduction in the speed limits is being considered. Which local roads do you think need to be less than 50kmh? Should a reduction in speed limit even be considered?
Auckland Council will work with NZTA, Police and AA to determine which roads will be impacted under the Speed Limit Bylaw. All comments are for publication unless otherwise stated.

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2288 days ago

Checkout this amazing work done by our local business Eco Lawn in Christchurch

Mayur from Northcote

Eco Lawn knows no ‘bounds’, their boundaries are not set within the confines of Auckland. A call for landscaping perfection came from Grow Active Early Learning Childcare centre in Christchurch to cover 220 metre square of the area with artificial turf. The Eco Lawn team were only too happy to … View moreEco Lawn knows no ‘bounds’, their boundaries are not set within the confines of Auckland. A call for landscaping perfection came from Grow Active Early Learning Childcare centre in Christchurch to cover 220 metre square of the area with artificial turf. The Eco Lawn team were only too happy to come to their aid.

Click here for more details:- ecolawn.nz...

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2288 days ago

Sunday Showcase this Sunday, August 19 at the Vic!

Julia Mak from Devonport Peninsula Trust

This is the third annual Sunday Showcase run by Devonport Youth Forum and we are excited to bring you performers like:
- Freya, a young up-and-coming singer-songwriter,
- Sons of Sing a youth babershop quartet,
- dance/music performances from Soul Sprite's dance school Dance Sprite and
View more
This is the third annual Sunday Showcase run by Devonport Youth Forum and we are excited to bring you performers like:
- Freya, a young up-and-coming singer-songwriter,
- Sons of Sing a youth babershop quartet,
- dance/music performances from Soul Sprite's dance school Dance Sprite and
- Belmont Intermediate School's kapa haka group.
- Devonport Drama will be entertaining with some of their fabulous theatre sports and we have another line-up of
- fantastic short films from Takapuna Grammar School media students.

Thanks to funding from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board, entry to the event is free, though your koha is appreciated for our charity of choice; Youthline.

We look forward to seeing you for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment this Sunday at The Vic Devonport!'

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2288 days ago

Discover your 7th Heaven

Snowplanet Marketing from Snowplanet

Try all seven of 7 Summits’ brand-new heavenly desserts, exclusively created to make your dining experience divine.

Ranging from luxurious New York cheesecake to delectable French sorbet, our specialty desserts will take you to your 7th Heaven and back.

All seven are available for a … View more
Try all seven of 7 Summits’ brand-new heavenly desserts, exclusively created to make your dining experience divine.

Ranging from luxurious New York cheesecake to delectable French sorbet, our specialty desserts will take you to your 7th Heaven and back.

All seven are available for a limited time from August 6th through September 23rd, so don’t miss your chance to elevate your senses at 7 Summits!
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2289 days ago

King tides, rain and severe gales to hit Auckland beginning tonight

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A severe weather watch is in place for Auckland as wild weather is expected from Monday evening. After a month of relatively quiet weather, Auckland is in for a busy 48 hours, MetService tweeted.

We're in for King tides, a couple of decent bursts of rain, and risk of severe gales on Tuesday… View more
A severe weather watch is in place for Auckland as wild weather is expected from Monday evening. After a month of relatively quiet weather, Auckland is in for a busy 48 hours, MetService tweeted.

We're in for King tides, a couple of decent bursts of rain, and risk of severe gales on Tuesday evening.

Monday evening would see heavy rain and strong westerly winds were expected on Tuesday. There will also be showers in these westerlies, some possibly thundery as well.A king tide was also expected at high tide this evening and Tuesday morning, he said.

Read more here

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2289 days ago

Virtual tour: Future of state housing

Housing New Zealand

Most of us are familiar with state houses of the past, but let us take you on a journey through state houses of the future.

Our new standard house designs are all about making the build process smarter, faster, and more affordable. That means more quality homes for more Kiwis, sooner.

See … View more
Most of us are familiar with state houses of the past, but let us take you on a journey through state houses of the future.

Our new standard house designs are all about making the build process smarter, faster, and more affordable. That means more quality homes for more Kiwis, sooner.

See what these designs will look like in a typical New Zealand street with our 360 virtual tour.
Learn more

2289 days ago

The tidy answer for those untidy bins

Wheeliestore

- Easy, efficient and hygienic storage for your wheelie bins
- Top quality timber frame, can be painted to match your surroundings
- Fits both 240L and 120L standard recycling and rubbish bins
- Robust stainless steel catches and fasteners for long life
- Easy to assemble panels makes the job … View more
- Easy, efficient and hygienic storage for your wheelie bins
- Top quality timber frame, can be painted to match your surroundings
- Fits both 240L and 120L standard recycling and rubbish bins
- Robust stainless steel catches and fasteners for long life
- Easy to assemble panels makes the job simple to complete.

Protect your wheelie bins today with Wheeliestore. Just $289 inc GST, flat packed!

For more information please call 0800 005 722.
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