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1740 days ago

Poll: Pine forest in Western Springs

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland Council has voted to delay a decision on whether to cut down 177 pine trees in Western Springs. Are you for or against the felling?

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Pine forest in Western Springs
  • 23.2% Remove pines
    23.2% Complete
  • 76.8% Keep pines
    76.8% Complete
82 votes
1738 days ago

Waitematā Local Board Community Grants NOW OPEN

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Our local board grants are open, closing 27 March. If your community project aligns with our local board priorities, you may be eligible. To find out more & apply 👉 bit.ly...

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1738 days ago

We want you ideas for Waitematā!

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

We've started work on our Local Board Plan, the document that will guide our local board over the next three years.
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 … View more
We've started work on our Local Board Plan, the document that will guide our local board over the next three years.
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻!
Visit www.akhaveyoursay.co.nz... to share your ideas with us now.

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1738 days ago

Can you help find the Kiwi family with this message in a bottle?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, a German man is seeking the help of New Zealanders after a message in a bottle his kids threw in a river seven years ago ended up in Auckland. Scott, Lea, Julia and Alice Joy from Auckland sent Gogos a letter back letting him know they had found the letter and it had travelled a … View moreHi neighbours, a German man is seeking the help of New Zealanders after a message in a bottle his kids threw in a river seven years ago ended up in Auckland. Scott, Lea, Julia and Alice Joy from Auckland sent Gogos a letter back letting him know they had found the letter and it had travelled a "very long way", but did not leave any contact information.

Can you help find them?

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1739 days ago

Fire-ravaged house for sale for upwards of $1.6 million

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, a Kingsland house partially destroyed by a fire is on the market - and its owners are hoping it will fetch more than $1.6 million. The property, on a nearly 1000sqm section, is being marketed to "investors, DIY homeowners and land bankers". The use of the term … View moreHi neighbours, a Kingsland house partially destroyed by a fire is on the market - and its owners are hoping it will fetch more than $1.6 million. The property, on a nearly 1000sqm section, is being marketed to "investors, DIY homeowners and land bankers". The use of the term "landbankers" appears to have drawn ire from a mystery vandal who has defaced the real estate sign, writing "WTF not okay" in spray paint.

1739 days ago

Chocolate Essentials - 1 Day Course

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking for easy chocolate recipes to satisfy your sweet cravings?

Our one day class starts with an introduction to chocolate, then you will learn a variety of skills while making a range of tempting treats to take home.
You will learn Chocolate gateau, ganache, tempering, chocolate run-outs … View more
Looking for easy chocolate recipes to satisfy your sweet cravings?

Our one day class starts with an introduction to chocolate, then you will learn a variety of skills while making a range of tempting treats to take home.
You will learn Chocolate gateau, ganache, tempering, chocolate run-outs & spun sugar.

Saturday, 7 March | 9:30 am - 3:00 pm

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1739 days ago

St Marys Bay Area Stormwater Upgrades ~ Your invitation to a drop-in information day

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters is carrying out construction works in the St Marys Bay area to increase the number of swimmable days at your local beaches.
You are invited to a drop-in information day to learn more about the project. This is your chance to speak with Healthy Waters and … View more
Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters is carrying out construction works in the St Marys Bay area to increase the number of swimmable days at your local beaches.
You are invited to a drop-in information day to learn more about the project. This is your chance to speak with Healthy Waters and McConnell Dowell engineers and project managers. We will be showing modelling data of water quality in St Marys Bay and Masefield Beach before and after the works.
Watercare representatives will also be available to answer questions about separation of stormwater and wastewater systems in your area.

Drop-in information day details
Date: Saturday 29 February 2020
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm
Location: Ponsonby Primary School Main Hall, 44 Curran Street, Herne Bay

1739 days ago

SPCA List of Shame: Dog that had tail illegally docked thriving with new family

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

At four months old, Spencer, a doberman/bloodhound cross, had his tail illegally docked.
It left his tail bone exposed and he was in constant pain. But after being rescued and adopted, Spencer is doing really well, his new owner says. Spencer has featured in this year's List of Shame for the … View more
At four months old, Spencer, a doberman/bloodhound cross, had his tail illegally docked.
It left his tail bone exposed and he was in constant pain. But after being rescued and adopted, Spencer is doing really well, his new owner says. Spencer has featured in this year's List of Shame for the SPCA.

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