Huntington Park, Auckland

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Post them here!

2557 days ago

Auckland overnight motorway closures 23 December 2018 – 12 January 2019

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

NZTA advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 11 January 2019.

Closures include: Northern Motorway (SH!), Central … View more
NZTA advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 11 January 2019.

Closures include: Northern Motorway (SH!), Central Motorway Junction (SH! & SH16), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Highway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20), George Bolt Memorial Drive (SH20A - Read more and find dates here.

Please follow the signposted detours.

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2558 days ago

Where to beat the heat this summer

Communications Team from Auckland Council

If it feels like the sun is out in full force and you want to keep excessive sweat at bay, here are a few places where you can beat the heat this summer.

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2558 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2558 days ago

Botany Library on the move

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Jolene is Botany’s community library manager and the collection she and her staff preside over is moving later in the year to new premises – rather fittingly those now occupied at the Botany Town Centre by book retailer Whitcoulls.

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2558 days ago

Forget the Christmas tree – remember the kauri this summer

Communications Team from Auckland Council

With the summer holidays arriving in earnest, Aucklanders will soon be heading out to our city’s many parks, ranges and islands to walk, swim and play. While enjoying these holiday activities, remember to keep our kauri trees in mind.

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2558 days ago

Travel home for free on public transport this Friday

Ellen Comber from

For anyone thinking of indulging in the Christmas spirit this Friday, we have some good news – Auckland Transport buses and trains will be free from 4:00pm! The free services will include night buses and comes as Police warn of increased drink-driving on the Friday before Christmas. Keep your … View moreFor anyone thinking of indulging in the Christmas spirit this Friday, we have some good news – Auckland Transport buses and trains will be free from 4:00pm! The free services will include night buses and comes as Police warn of increased drink-driving on the Friday before Christmas. Keep your car keys in your pocket this Friday, 21 December and make it safely home for free to your loved ones. Thanks Auckland Transport!

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2559 days ago

Is your pool safe?

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council is urging pool owners to get their safety checks in place to prevent drownings.

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2559 days ago

Christmas Cookies & Hot Chocolate Mix

Melanie from Howick

$8 a jar or 3 for $20.

Christmas Cookie Jars
All dry ingredients including, just add wet ingredients
- Chocolate Chip
- Gingerbread

Hot Chocolate Mix… View more
$8 a jar or 3 for $20.

Christmas Cookie Jars
All dry ingredients including, just add wet ingredients
- Chocolate Chip
- Gingerbread

Hot Chocolate Mix
Everything you need for a delicious hot chocolate, add a few tablespoons to a hot mug of milk, top with marshmallows and ENJOY!

Great Christmas gifts, secret santa gifts and stocking fillers!

Price: $8

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2559 days ago

TENTS... get ready for camping over summer!

Garth from Howick

Tundra 6 Person Family Tent and Tundra 4 Person Dome Tent. Both new condition and only used a couple of times. Sold together $230.

Price: $230

2559 days ago

Live Day - Summer Picnic and Magic Show

Howick Historical Village

Time to wind down afer the Christmas frenzy. Bring a picnic blanket and hamper and enjoy a relaxed day of fun in the sun with us. Traditional outdoor games, such as Tug-O-War and croquet, story telling and entertainment by Mike the Magician this is a great family day out before school goes back. … View moreTime to wind down afer the Christmas frenzy. Bring a picnic blanket and hamper and enjoy a relaxed day of fun in the sun with us. Traditional outdoor games, such as Tug-O-War and croquet, story telling and entertainment by Mike the Magician this is a great family day out before school goes back. Sunday 20th January 10am-4pm

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2559 days ago

Holiday Programme

Howick Historical Village

Picnic in the Park is our theme for our Summer Holiday Programme, it is back and better than ever! Family groups in their own original cottage will prepare for a luscious picnic out in nearby Lloyd Elsmore Park – making all sorts of food the old-fashioned way before heading out for an adventure … View morePicnic in the Park is our theme for our Summer Holiday Programme, it is back and better than ever! Family groups in their own original cottage will prepare for a luscious picnic out in nearby Lloyd Elsmore Park – making all sorts of food the old-fashioned way before heading out for an adventure – a trip to the Splash Park will be a huge treat. Fully supervised and awaiting your bookings on-line!

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2559 days ago

Giant Bubbles - Make your own bubble wand

Howick Historical Village

Come and make giant bubbles. For a $5 donation, make your own bubble wand to take home and get a bottle of our special bubble mix!
4 session: Wednesday 16th and 23rd January at 11am and 2pm.

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2559 days ago

Schools Out Fun and Games

Howick Historical Village

Join us these school holidays for some old-fashioned Summer Fun! Each day families and children of all ages can come and explore the village and participate in various activities including outdoor games, giant bubbles, craft activities and the ever-popular Dragon trail. Join our villagers for a … View moreJoin us these school holidays for some old-fashioned Summer Fun! Each day families and children of all ages can come and explore the village and participate in various activities including outdoor games, giant bubbles, craft activities and the ever-popular Dragon trail. Join our villagers for a traditional activity at 11am and 2pm each day, Mon-Fri only.

2560 days ago

Planning on having some drinks after work on Friday?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi Aucklanders,

'Tis the season for beers or bubbles in the sun after work, and we have some good news for you if you're planning to be out and about this Friday!

In a bid to curb drunk driving, all buses and trains around the city will be free from 4pm. So eat, drink and be merry -… View more
Hi Aucklanders,

'Tis the season for beers or bubbles in the sun after work, and we have some good news for you if you're planning to be out and about this Friday!

In a bid to curb drunk driving, all buses and trains around the city will be free from 4pm. So eat, drink and be merry - and know you won't have to pay to get home. Happy Christmas indeed! To read more, click here.

Does free public transport encourage you to leave your car at home? Should Auckland Transport look to do this more often?

Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff.

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2560 days ago

Poll: Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct… View more
As we work to control and reduce wasp populations around New Zealand it is important to know which type of wasp you are targeting.

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

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Do you know the difference between a paper wasp and regular ones?
  • 46.6% Yes
    46.6% Complete
  • 53.4% No
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