Henderson Valley, Auckland

1351 days ago

Let’s sort it out, bins out by 7am

The Team from Auckland Council

Don’t miss your collection, ensure that your bins/bags are placed out on the kerbside by 7am.
• Put your bins/bags at the kerbside clear of vehicles and other obstacles by 7am
• Face the bins outwards from the kerbside
• Check your collection day using Auckland Council’s online search … View more
Don’t miss your collection, ensure that your bins/bags are placed out on the kerbside by 7am.
• Put your bins/bags at the kerbside clear of vehicles and other obstacles by 7am
• Face the bins outwards from the kerbside
• Check your collection day using Auckland Council’s online search tool

We’re aiming for a zero-waste future. Together we can protect our land and waste nothing.

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1349 days ago

Remember the old Farmers Santa?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

This is the first Christmas the giant Santa Claus will not be greeting Auckland children making a trip into town.

The beckoning and winking old gent has been a familiar face in the central city since 1960 when he first graced the side of the Farmers department store on Hobson St.

The cost of … View more
This is the first Christmas the giant Santa Claus will not be greeting Auckland children making a trip into town.

The beckoning and winking old gent has been a familiar face in the central city since 1960 when he first graced the side of the Farmers department store on Hobson St.

The cost of storing Santa during the year and the upkeep of the ageing structure led to last year being his last appearance.

Many Aucklanders have fond memories of seeing the popular Father Christmas.

What are some of your recollections?

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1348 days ago

Free Composting Workshops

The Team from Auckland Council

Traditional Bins | Bokashi | Worm Farms
New to composting? Learn how simple it is to start composting at home, and access a $40 discount on a system that suits your needs. Through composting, you can reduce organic waste sent to landfill and provide food for your soil!

Compost Collective … View more
Traditional Bins | Bokashi | Worm Farms
New to composting? Learn how simple it is to start composting at home, and access a $40 discount on a system that suits your needs. Through composting, you can reduce organic waste sent to landfill and provide food for your soil!

Compost Collective workshops are held Auckland-wide. To find and book one near you visit compostcollective.org.nz/workshops There's lots to dig about composting.
Dig out more

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1348 days ago

Kids should be heard

White Ribbon

Kids ask us for attention because they are learning how to navigate the world and build relationships - they need to be able to speak and be listened to so they can learn and grow. Challenge the #outdated rules - it’s time to shake off the old and reveal the new. Find out more

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1349 days ago

Calling all LEGO® fans

The Team from Auckland Museum

Don’t miss the chance to explore a world where everything is simply... awesome!

Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Brick Creations is the latest exhibition from the mind of LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught, exclusively at Auckland Museum from Thu 3 Dec 2020 until Sun … View more
Don’t miss the chance to explore a world where everything is simply... awesome!

Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Brick Creations is the latest exhibition from the mind of LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught, exclusively at Auckland Museum from Thu 3 Dec 2020 until Sun 28 Feb 2021.

The 37 models showcase some of the biggest, fastest and tallest things you can construct out of LEGO® bricks. You’ll see a 7.5m NASA rocket, a life-sized Harley Davidson, a 2.5m orca and much, much more. Tickets are on sale now. Free entry for Museum Members.
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1349 days ago

Waitakere Kindergarten Pop-Up Op-Shop! All kids clothes $1!

Rhian from Waitakere

We are about to celebrate our 25th anniversary! We know this has been a tough year so although we would like to fundraise a little we would also like to give something back to the community so please come along to support our Pop-Up Op-Shop and family evening on Saturday 28th November, 3-7pm. All … View moreWe are about to celebrate our 25th anniversary! We know this has been a tough year so although we would like to fundraise a little we would also like to give something back to the community so please come along to support our Pop-Up Op-Shop and family evening on Saturday 28th November, 3-7pm. All kids clothes $1! Kindy clothes are FREE! Come and grab a bargain just in time for Xmas and join us for supper and cake :) Join the Facebook page for more info and updates. If you have any quality items you would like to donate this week please get in touch, thank you! www.facebook.com...

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1357 days ago

What is the most frequently used word for 2020?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

It's official.

The word of the year named by Collins Dictionary is lockdown.

Included in this year's top 10 is the word Megxit, which means the withdrawal of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from royal duties.

Here are the top 20 words of 2020:

Coronavirus, furlough, key worker, … View more
It's official.

The word of the year named by Collins Dictionary is lockdown.

Included in this year's top 10 is the word Megxit, which means the withdrawal of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from royal duties.

Here are the top 20 words of 2020:

Coronavirus, furlough, key worker, lockdown, Megxit, mukbang ( a video in which the host eats a huge amount of food to entertain viewers), self-isolate, social distancing, TikToker (someone who appears regularly in videos on TikTok).

What do you think of the most frequently used words?

Do they come as any surprise to you?

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1350 days ago

Cash for your wrecked car! Call us 0800 500 001

The Team from AAA Auto Parts

Hi neighbours,

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone

We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.

Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
Enquire now

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1350 days ago

Make your space at Nido!

Nido

You’ll find everything you need for your home at Nido, from furniture to homewares and more. New stock arrives weekly and our Christmas range has just landed! Our design team and stylists have created gifting guides and decorations to inspire you for the season. We’re open 7 days a week, from … View moreYou’ll find everything you need for your home at Nido, from furniture to homewares and more. New stock arrives weekly and our Christmas range has just landed! Our design team and stylists have created gifting guides and decorations to inspire you for the season. We’re open 7 days a week, from 9am-6pm, open until 9pm on Thursday.

There’s plenty of parking and our in-store café- we look forward to seeing you soon!
Visit us online

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1362 days ago

Xmas lights

Murray from Henderson

With Franklin Road not doing their lights this year, where are the Xmas lights this year?
Well,how about Harrington Road in Henderson.


This is my second year doing Xmas lights set to music. I have 3238 LED's that are programable. That is equivelant to over 9500 lights and yes I do have… View more
With Franklin Road not doing their lights this year, where are the Xmas lights this year?
Well,how about Harrington Road in Henderson.


This is my second year doing Xmas lights set to music. I have 3238 LED's that are programable. That is equivelant to over 9500 lights and yes I do have a Xmas tree, (1000 LED's).
I will have speakers out, so you can hear the music and like last year intend to broadcast it as well, so that you can sit in your car and watch and hear.


Keep am eye or ear in this thread for more details as to when the shows are happening and the address.

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1350 days ago

Level 5 Bistro Menu Cook

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Level 5 Diploma students planned, developed and designed a menu of contemporary bistro dishes that could be served in an Auckland restaurant. In this assessment, they prepared served two entrees and two mains and one dessert to two of their guests.
We had some exciting dishes like Korean … View more
Our Level 5 Diploma students planned, developed and designed a menu of contemporary bistro dishes that could be served in an Auckland restaurant. In this assessment, they prepared served two entrees and two mains and one dessert to two of their guests.
We had some exciting dishes like Korean fried chicken, Pumpkin soup, Smoky Pork ribs and more...

1353 days ago

Poll: Do you think mask wearing in public should be made compulsory?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

A student who was infectious with Covid-19 may have lowered the number of people she infected by wearing a mask at work in Auckland's CBD.

The student's decision to mask-up might have mitigated the number of secondary infections, said physicist and disease modeller Professor Shaun Hendy.… View more
A student who was infectious with Covid-19 may have lowered the number of people she infected by wearing a mask at work in Auckland's CBD.

The student's decision to mask-up might have mitigated the number of secondary infections, said physicist and disease modeller Professor Shaun Hendy.

A neighbour of the woman returned a weak positive result on Saturday.

While 5400 tests were done in Auckland alone, no new community cases were revealed.

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Do you think mask wearing in public should be made compulsory?
  • 63.1% Yes
    63.1% Complete
  • 26.8% No
    26.8% Complete
  • 10.1% Undecided- it's too complex
    10.1% Complete
168 votes
1351 days ago

Looking for your next group outing?

Round The Bays

Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is back for a 49th year on Sunday 28 February 2021 and we’d love to invite you and your whānau, friends or workmates to take part in NZ’s largest fun run and BBQ!

Dust off those organising shoes, gather up the crew, secure your entries, and lock in your … View more
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is back for a 49th year on Sunday 28 February 2021 and we’d love to invite you and your whānau, friends or workmates to take part in NZ’s largest fun run and BBQ!

Dust off those organising shoes, gather up the crew, secure your entries, and lock in your Hospitality Package so you’re booked for a fantastic day out

#RTB2021
Find out more

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1351 days ago

Massey students reward police

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Students from Massey High School Rotary Interact Group surprised North Shore, Rodney and West Auckland police with these gifts.

They delivered the treats to Constable Sam Yerro to thank officers for keeping people safe in the community.

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1352 days ago

We Say, You Say: Supermarket Prices

Neighbourly.co.nz

The government has initiated a review into whether New Zealanders pay too much at the supermarket checkouts.

The Commerce Commission plans to follow a similar approach to that of their investigation into the price of petrol and diesel for land transport, which cost the taxpayer an estimated … View more
The government has initiated a review into whether New Zealanders pay too much at the supermarket checkouts.

The Commerce Commission plans to follow a similar approach to that of their investigation into the price of petrol and diesel for land transport, which cost the taxpayer an estimated $2.5 million dollars. Labour promised an investigation into food prices on the election campaign and if unfair practices are found when the Commission's report is released in late 2021, necessary changes will be made.

Do you notice price differences between supermarket chains?

*Please type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the conversations section of your community paper.

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