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1775 days ago

Police Helicopter New Flight Path

Jay from New Lynn

Since they moved the police helicopter base to Onehunga earlier this year I've noticed a huge increase in overflying of the New Lynn area. The noise pollution from this can be very annoying, especially on days like Christmas Day when we should be able to expect a bit of peace and quiet. … View moreSince they moved the police helicopter base to Onehunga earlier this year I've noticed a huge increase in overflying of the New Lynn area. The noise pollution from this can be very annoying, especially on days like Christmas Day when we should be able to expect a bit of peace and quiet. It's almost become like living near an airport. Sometimes it flies over 10 or more times in one day including up to 3.30 am or later. I don't remember any consultation over this new flight path and the resulting effect on our property values!

1762 days ago

Auckland Transport's solution for illegally parked car transporters on Great North Rd

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. Auckland Transport has revealed some of its plans to "maximise the use of available space" on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn in attempt to stop car transporters loading and offloading vehicles on the roadside and flush median.
There are at least 15 car yards on Great North Rd,… View more
Hi neighbours. Auckland Transport has revealed some of its plans to "maximise the use of available space" on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn in attempt to stop car transporters loading and offloading vehicles on the roadside and flush median.
There are at least 15 car yards on Great North Rd, most of which don't have loading facilities on their properties.
Pedestrians have reported ramps being lowered on the road, cars being reversing into oncoming traffic, cyclists struggling to navigate around them and a transporter parked completely over the top of a pedestrian island.
The plans included incorporating loading zones for vehicles including car transporters, removing the flush median and installing speed tables (like elongated speed bumps) to manage speed.
Do you think this is an effective fix? Let us know in the comments.

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1761 days ago

Animal Evac NZ deployed to Australia

Animal Evac NZ

With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, … View more
With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, international humanitarian aid, veterinary medicine, disaster victim identification, paramedicine, incident management, animal control, wildland firefighting and technical animal rescue.

Animal Evac is asking for donations to support their work on the ground in Australia and in responding to future emergencies. They are extremely grateful to the organisations and individuals who have already supported this deployment and helped make it possible.

To learn more about Animal Evac’s work and to stay up to date with their Australian deployment, follow them on Facebook or visit our Website
Donate now

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1762 days ago

2 Bikes Trunk Car Rack

Ethan from New Windsor

Selling used Saris 2-bikes Trunk Car Rack for $80. Been in storage.
Originally bought for more than $200.
www.saris.com... (USD159)
Pls text 02108456548 if interested. Thx!

Price: $80

1763 days ago

Aucklanders weigh in on proposed electorate changes

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland, your feedback is in regarding the Representation Commission's proposed electorate changes to help deal with overpopulation prior to this year's election.

Changes to the Manukau East electorate received the majority of the objections, with 64. Objectors were concerned the new … View more
Auckland, your feedback is in regarding the Representation Commission's proposed electorate changes to help deal with overpopulation prior to this year's election.

Changes to the Manukau East electorate received the majority of the objections, with 64. Objectors were concerned the new boundary would separate Panmure from Mt Wellington.

Fifty-eight people said the name Helensville would not represent the communities within the electorate, instead suggesting Atuanui, Mahurangi and Kaipara, or keeping the name Rodney.

Hibiscus Coast was put forward as an alternative name by many of the 21 Whangaparāoa objectors.

Boundary changes to Papakura were mostly supported by 22 people, while 22 objectors to the new Flat Bush electorate suggested adding areas from Botany and Manurewa and calling it Takanini, Flat Bush-Takanini, Manukau South, Manurewa East, Totara or Totara Park.

What do you think about the changes proposed for your electorate?

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1762 days ago

Recipe: Potato Salad with Classic Mayo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This will become a family favourite and a great dish to have in your repertoire.

Potato salad
2 cloves Garlic, crushed

800 g Small potatoes, washed

½ cup Mayonnaise, see recipe below
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This will become a family favourite and a great dish to have in your repertoire.

Potato salad
2 cloves Garlic, crushed

800 g Small potatoes, washed

½ cup Mayonnaise, see recipe below

2 Tbsp Parsley, chopped

2 Tbsp Mint leaves

1 Tbsp Capers, chopped

1 Gherkin, diced


Classic mayonnaise
1 pinch Salt

1 Egg, 1-2 yolks, room temperature

2 tsp Vinegar, or lemon juice

150 ml Canola oil


Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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1763 days ago

Want to Recycle for Free?

Mubashir Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

Hi Neighbours,
Found this online if anyone is interested.

The Boss has gone completely crazy after investing $38,000 in a Polystyrene Compactor and decided to receive your Household polystyrene ('EPS-6') for FREE!!!

(The minimum you will be charged at an AKL landfill is $118)

1-Day … View more
Hi Neighbours,
Found this online if anyone is interested.

The Boss has gone completely crazy after investing $38,000 in a Polystyrene Compactor and decided to receive your Household polystyrene ('EPS-6') for FREE!!!

(The minimum you will be charged at an AKL landfill is $118)

1-Day only - This Saturday, the 11th of January at the Divert NZ HQ on Auckland's North Shore - Please read the Terms + Conditions on the flyer...

Our compactor squashes the living daylights out of polystyrene (which is 98% air) down to 1/40th of its size.
The compacted bricks can then be recycled into other plastics.
(which we are working hard to ensure happens in NZ)

0800 2 DIVERT
info@divert.nz

#landfillavoidancespecialists
#palletandpolystyrenerecyclers
#freepolystyrenedropoff
#georgefmonthestereo

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1762 days ago

Pretty in pastel

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy … View more
Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1762 days ago

Have you ever wanted to travel to Italy?

World Travellers

Come along with us on an exceptional journey through Malta, Sicily and Sardina. Perfectly positioned in the Mediterranean Sea with one of the best climates in Europe these three destinations have so much to offer.

Rich in history, beautiful towns and villages, ancient Greek architectural gems … View more
Come along with us on an exceptional journey through Malta, Sicily and Sardina. Perfectly positioned in the Mediterranean Sea with one of the best climates in Europe these three destinations have so much to offer.

Rich in history, beautiful towns and villages, ancient Greek architectural gems to rival Greece, active volcanoes and some of the best beaches in the world are just some of the many wonders you will see on this tour.

Our tours are exclusively for solo travellers 50+ so come and share the joy of travel with people just like you.

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Level one, 2 Walton Street, Remuera, Auckland.
Ph: 09 520 5600, www.boutiquejourneysforsolotravellers.co.nz
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