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A new art display at Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, in Flat Bush, aims to open doors to the wider community.
Dean Buchanan's oil painting exhibition Journey delivers a vibrant introduction to the new gallery space at the East Auckland temple.
Yesterday I had the honour of speaking at the final New Zealand Korea Veterans Association parade. It was a beautiful event, held in the Hall of Memories at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Time is the enemy of us all, and sadly many of our vets have passed away in recent years. As one who … View moreYesterday I had the honour of speaking at the final New Zealand Korea Veterans Association parade. It was a beautiful event, held in the Hall of Memories at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Time is the enemy of us all, and sadly many of our vets have passed away in recent years. As one who spoke yesterday put it, they have "marched into the pages of New Zealand's military history".
Thank you to all of our veterans. Your sacrifices and bravery will not be forgotten.
Registrations are now open for Iron Māori Auckland, a participation-focused quarter-triathlon event for all ages.
Umupuia Maraetai will host the Auckland Iron Māori on 1 April 2017, beginning at 9am for tamariki and 10.30am for adults.
The top of the North Island has been hammered by heavy rain - and it's set to continue.
Keep up to date with all you need to know about road closures and power outages at the link below.
Two officers had to abandon their vehicle as it rapidly filled with water in Kawakawa Bay, in rural south Auckland. The vehicle was then swept away in flood waters.
UPDATE: The event will now be held on April 28 due to weather conditions.
A special golf event will be held in memory of Niki Dow, a Howick boy who tragically died in a car accident.
At just 23, Dow was killed as a passenger in a vehicle while working at a winery in Portugal in September … View moreUPDATE: The event will now be held on April 28 due to weather conditions.
A special golf event will be held in memory of Niki Dow, a Howick boy who tragically died in a car accident.
At just 23, Dow was killed as a passenger in a vehicle while working at a winery in Portugal in September 2013.
The water storage dams in the Hunua Ranges are operating as normal, despite more than 240mm of rain falling within the past 24 hours.
Water supply manager Priyan Perera says the water levels in the dams rose significantly overnight, with Cosseys and Hayes Creek dams now full and spilling.
… View moreThe water storage dams in the Hunua Ranges are operating as normal, despite more than 240mm of rain falling within the past 24 hours.
Water supply manager Priyan Perera says the water levels in the dams rose significantly overnight, with Cosseys and Hayes Creek dams now full and spilling.
“Cosseys Dam rose 17% as a result of this rainfall and is now spilling,” says Perera.
“When our dams reach capacity, they are designed to spill into an engineered spillway. When this occurs, the volume of water being released is simply reflecting natural flows.
“I’m aware that some local residents are concerned we are actively releasing water from the Hunua dams, resulting in downstream flooding. This is most certainly not the case. Unlike hydroelectric dams, our dams do not have release gates – as a water supplier, our aim is to store as much water as possible. The four large dams were not full prior to this event, meaning they have been able to capture and contain a lot of the water - minimising the scale of potential flooding downstream.”
The storm has not comprised the structural integrity of the dams.
The high volume of rain has affected the clarity of the water (turbidity) in the dams. This change in water quality means that Watercare must carefully managing the incoming flows and treatment processes at Ardmore Water Treatment Plant.
Heavy rain overnight in East Auckland has taken a toll in the coastal suburbs of Beachlands and Maraetai, with reports of slips and flooding. Beachlands suffered heavy flooding in low-lying areas.
You Might Be Surprised to Know
Are you 65+, live in the Franklin Local Board area, and have a tale to tell about your life that might surprise a younger listener?
Linda Grigg has been an Accredited Visitor with Age Concern Counties Manukau for more than two years. The Franklin Local Board has… View moreYou Might Be Surprised to Know
Are you 65+, live in the Franklin Local Board area, and have a tale to tell about your life that might surprise a younger listener?
Linda Grigg has been an Accredited Visitor with Age Concern Counties Manukau for more than two years. The Franklin Local Board has approved a grant for an arts project Linda will be managing, called 'You Might Be Surprised to Know'. She says, "Often when society looks at an older person, that is all they see. They do not know the rich life experiences that person has had, and continues to have. By telling snippets of older people's life stories, this project aims to break those stereotypes and to remind us all of the uniqueness of every individual, and of their value to our communities, regardless of age."
Linda is seeking participants willing to be interviewed and photographed. The stories/photos will be published online (probably on Facebook) and in an exhibition to the public in June 2017. This is a voluntary project, so no payment will be made for the stories/photos.
If you are interested in being a participant or want to know more, please contact Linda on surprisedtoknow@gmail.com or phone 021 145 1304. Please note that interviewees must currently live in the Franklin Local Board area to be eligible to participate.
We need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful neighbourhood organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Neighbourhood category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation and/or project on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.
We need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. … View moreWe need your help! These 10 wonderful organisations are finalists in the 2017 AMI Community Grants Regional category. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little from each organisation on how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Friday 24th March.
Hi everyone!
I'm Joseph, from Vietnam. I'm new to this area, just 4 weeks.
I'm working on a dairy farm in Clevedon-Takanini Rd, Clevedon.
I'm looking for someone who can help me with my driving practice. As I just have Learner License, I have my own car, I can come and pick you … View moreHi everyone!
I'm Joseph, from Vietnam. I'm new to this area, just 4 weeks.
I'm working on a dairy farm in Clevedon-Takanini Rd, Clevedon.
I'm looking for someone who can help me with my driving practice. As I just have Learner License, I have my own car, I can come and pick you up, so I need someone who has at least 2-year full license driving with.
I enjoy traveling , going to the beaches, going fishing, playing sports... and love talking and sharing experience.
I can supply dinners, I'm good at cooking.
Or any offers like house cleaning, gardening, cooking,...
The thing is that I'm able to drive, I'm still driving around this area (by my own), going to church and supermarket every Sunday, just wanna make it legally, I need more practice to ready for Restricted test and I would like to make friends.
Thanks for reading!
God bless!
Joseph
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A new initiative by Counties Manukau Police aims to make schools and their surrounding communities safer.
The School Watch operation has just rolled out, with police strengthening relationships with school communities in response to burglaries of education facilities across Counties Manukau.
Inorganic collections begin this month in some areas – so make sure you use the online tool to book your collection! All Auckland households can book an annual inorganic rubbish collection of up to 1 cubic metre (roughly the size of a small trailer load). Find out what can be collected now.
… View moreInorganic collections begin this month in some areas – so make sure you use the online tool to book your collection! All Auckland households can book an annual inorganic rubbish collection of up to 1 cubic metre (roughly the size of a small trailer load). Find out what can be collected now.
In the meantime if you have reusable items why not offer them to a new home by donating, selling or swapping them? Take a look at what residents across Auckland are giving away for FREE or give away or sell an item now.
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