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3228 days ago

Community Grants and Funding 2017

Communications from Franklin Local Board

Does your community group need funding?
Are you putting together a project or event in the Franklin Local Board area? As well as the standard local grants, the local board is now able to approve quick response grants of up to $2000. Priority is given to: community events, community safety, health… View more
Does your community group need funding?
Are you putting together a project or event in the Franklin Local Board area? As well as the standard local grants, the local board is now able to approve quick response grants of up to $2000. Priority is given to: community events, community safety, health and wellbeing, environment.
Applications for Quick Response Grants: 13 Mar - 7 April
Applications for Local Board Grants : 13 Mar - 7 April

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3228 days ago

Bringing Botany community together

Reporter Eastern Courier

This Saturday's Botany Community Day gives opportunities for local organisations and service providers to connect directly with the public.
Exhibiting organisations include Botany Library, Habitat for Humanity, Ormiston Scout Group, Lions Club of Howick, Asian Family Services, Citizens … View more
This Saturday's Botany Community Day gives opportunities for local organisations and service providers to connect directly with the public.
Exhibiting organisations include Botany Library, Habitat for Humanity, Ormiston Scout Group, Lions Club of Howick, Asian Family Services, Citizens Advice Bureau, Sowers Trust, and many more.
The event runs from 10am to 3pm, in the town square at Botany Town Centre.

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3228 days ago

March Madness

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

Students are about to head back to Uni as the semester begins, which means there will be extra pressure on the roads. Auckland Transport have put on more seats to try and accommodate the increased usage including introducing four double decker buses in the North Shore.

Make sure you look out … View more
Students are about to head back to Uni as the semester begins, which means there will be extra pressure on the roads. Auckland Transport have put on more seats to try and accommodate the increased usage including introducing four double decker buses in the North Shore.

Make sure you look out for train timetable changes from 12 March too.

3228 days ago

Glassware sale

Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

The Vintage Store - Age Concern's charity store 3/154 Kolmar Road Papatoetoe has all it's glassware on sale this week!
All glasses (except coloured and crystal) 50cents
Dont miss these bargains

Price: $0.50

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3229 days ago

A tale of jealousy, rivalry and embroidery

Reporter Eastern Courier

Howick Children's and Youth Theatre's newest production is a fairy tale with a bit of a twist. Penned by local East Auckland musician and budding author Kay Shacklock, Patch is a "prequel" to A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Patch plays from March 2-5 at 8pm, as outdoor … View more
Howick Children's and Youth Theatre's newest production is a fairy tale with a bit of a twist. Penned by local East Auckland musician and budding author Kay Shacklock, Patch is a "prequel" to A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Patch plays from March 2-5 at 8pm, as outdoor performances at Star of the Sea Park, 29 Granger Road, Howick. Tickets cost $10 per person

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3229 days ago

Water Protection Fund - Applications open 1 March

Communications from Franklin Local Board

The focus of the Water Protection Fund in the Wairoa catchment is to support and financially assist landowners and the local community in works that aim to reduce erosion and to enhance waterway health. These works may include fencing off streams, wetlands, and drains to exclude grazing stock, and … View moreThe focus of the Water Protection Fund in the Wairoa catchment is to support and financially assist landowners and the local community in works that aim to reduce erosion and to enhance waterway health. These works may include fencing off streams, wetlands, and drains to exclude grazing stock, and riparian planting.Applications may be submitted between 1 March and 30 April 2017
aucklandcouncil.smartygrants.com.au...

3230 days ago

Training is transforming body and spirit

Liu Chen Reporter from Eastern Courier

The heavy rain on February 16 didn't stop members of the International Women's Association NZ from training for Ports of Auckland Round the Bays.

People can register to enter the 2017 Port of Auckland Round the Bays fun run at roundthebays.co.nz.

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3232 days ago

WIN one of five Hummingbird Gift Sets!

FreshChoice New Zealand

Hello to our Neighbourly coffee lovers! We are giving away 5 Hummingbird Gift Baskets! To win one, just tell us what you like most about Hummingbird Coffee. Is it the range of coffee options, full flavour taste, or the organic and Fairtrade varieties? Be in to win and invite your neighbour over for… View moreHello to our Neighbourly coffee lovers! We are giving away 5 Hummingbird Gift Baskets! To win one, just tell us what you like most about Hummingbird Coffee. Is it the range of coffee options, full flavour taste, or the organic and Fairtrade varieties? Be in to win and invite your neighbour over for a nicely brewed cup of coffee. Competition ends Sunday 5th March at midnight. Enter online today! Enter now!

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3232 days ago

Last chance to swap your food cans!

Resene

Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View more
Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.

Don't miss out - there is nothing to lose with Hunger for Colour! but you've only got until tomorrow!

*60-80ml testpot
Learn more

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3238 days ago

Sealy Queen Bed Base Free

Maree from Whitford

Queen Sized on wheels, sprung, no mattress or headboard
Good condition
Pick up from Whitford

Free

3232 days ago

Poll: Do you want more daylight hours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Vote below - and then click here to discuss the idea with your neighbours!

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Do you want more daylight hours?
  • 62.9% Yes - I want more daylight! Summer is too short.
    62.9% Complete
  • 19.4% I'm not too bothered / I'm happy with the way things are
    19.4% Complete
  • 17.8% Absolutely not. It's too dark in the mornings already
    17.8% Complete
6257 votes
3233 days ago

Classic car roll-out in East Auckland

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

Almost 650 collectors and enthusiasts will be displaying their prize possessions at the Auckland Brit and Euro Classic Car Show in Lloyd Elsmore Park on March 5.

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3233 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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3234 days ago

'The time is right for a Deep Purple tribute'

Reporter Eastern Courier

Blues rocker Tony Painting and his band The Power are paying homage to his British rock music heroes Deep Purple, at The Good Home in Howick, on March 3.

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3235 days ago

Chorus Competition closes this Friday!

Are you an artist looking to showcase your talent?

Our annual Chorus Cabinet Art Competition is back again for 2017. We're seeking 5 artists to complete 1 of 5 Chorus cabinets in South Auckland and get paid $1000 + for doing it! #BeautifulManukau

Entries close this Friday!

See poster … View more
Are you an artist looking to showcase your talent?

Our annual Chorus Cabinet Art Competition is back again for 2017. We're seeking 5 artists to complete 1 of 5 Chorus cabinets in South Auckland and get paid $1000 + for doing it! #BeautifulManukau

Entries close this Friday!

See poster below or head to our website to find out more information:
www.beautifulmanukau.org.nz...

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