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Do you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?
Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
… View moreDo you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?
Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
If you feel an earthquake that lasts for more than a minute or makes it hard to stand up, don’t wait for an official tsunami warning. Move immediately to the nearest high ground or as far inland as you can. Walk or bike if you can. Stay there until you get the all clear.
A white Christmas came as a pleasant end-of-year surprise for an East Auckland primary school.
Before you head off to the beach or bach, have a think about how your dog will cope – whether they’re coming with you or staying behind.
If you leave it in a strange place, your dog may go looking for you, or try to find its way home. Make sure it is registered and microchipped so it can be … View moreBefore you head off to the beach or bach, have a think about how your dog will cope – whether they’re coming with you or staying behind.
If you leave it in a strange place, your dog may go looking for you, or try to find its way home. Make sure it is registered and microchipped so it can be reunited with you if found. bit.ly...
East Auckland couple Alan and Delwyn Breslau have been honoured with Local Hero Awards.
The Breslaus, of Half Moon Bay, have shown lifelong commitment to burns survivors throughout New Zealand and around the world.
This week we start a series of online repurposing workshops titled 'Make it Yourself" Monday' hosted by our Henderson ReStore Manager Shelley. The online workshops will be posted to your local ReStore facebook page every week so be sure to like the Restore Pukekohe Facebook page
… View moreThis week we start a series of online repurposing workshops titled 'Make it Yourself" Monday' hosted by our Henderson ReStore Manager Shelley. The online workshops will be posted to your local ReStore facebook page every week so be sure to like the Restore Pukekohe Facebook page
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to receive them automatically on your newsfeeds. Some great ideas on how to recycle or upcycle products, reduce landfill waste and create something unique.
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Inspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led … View moreInspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led development is happening across the city. Local hosts will introduce participants to projects, approaches, relationships and success factors that grow resilience, that is driven by and works for local people. And then we will take what we learn into a second day of interactive workshops. Activate is the first of its kind in New Zealand - it's going to be great - click on our link for all the details.
The Queen St entrance to Britomart Station will close soon for works on the City Rail Link. A new main entry will be set up on Commerce St. You can also enter on Tyler St, Galway St and through Takutai Square. bit.ly...
Construction of the new Half Moon Bay ferry terminal is due to be completed early next year.
Three Bucklands Beach Intermediate School Year 8 students want to spread awareness about littering and keep their local environment clean and beautiful.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think … View moreSometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.
Age Concern New Zealand will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect this Holiday Season.
3. Ring your older family members and friends to wish them happy holidays. Something as simple as a phone call can have positive benefits that go both ways. Connection with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about.
Water safety experts and suppliers want people to know that larger lifejackets are available and everyone has a right to be safe.
WaterSafe Auckland and lifejacket suppliers are urging anyone heading out to have fun on the water to get the right kit together, including a lifejacket that fits. … View moreWater safety experts and suppliers want people to know that larger lifejackets are available and everyone has a right to be safe.
WaterSafe Auckland and lifejacket suppliers are urging anyone heading out to have fun on the water to get the right kit together, including a lifejacket that fits. bit.ly...
Fairfax Media NZ is looking for a family, social group, or any organisation that is looking to take part in next year’s Round the Bays.
As one of the event's sponsors, we will kit out the group with adidas gear, provide a gym and training programme and free entry. (Groups can have up to six… View moreFairfax Media NZ is looking for a family, social group, or any organisation that is looking to take part in next year’s Round the Bays.
As one of the event's sponsors, we will kit out the group with adidas gear, provide a gym and training programme and free entry. (Groups can have up to six people.)
Send a spiel about your group to roundthebays@fairfaxmedia.co.nz and let us know why you want to be apart of our 8 week challenge starting 9 January 2017. Make sure to say your local newspaper is the Eastern Courier.
We all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to… View moreWe all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to the neighbourhood champion of the month. How does it work? You can nominate a champion in your neighbourhood by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz with the story, a picture if you have one, and your neighbourhood champion's contact number or address if you have it so we can get in touch with the if they win. We will post the story and the picture on our facebook page. The story that gets the most likes that month wins the gift of thanks. Our first gift is this beautiful Pohutukawa Pendant from Paul Harris Art and Design .... perfect summer gift, and a perfect gift of thanks.
Two special groups of friends from Metlifecare's Pakuranga Retirement Village and Anchorage Park Kindergarten have celebrated their first Christmas together.
Come on and join Team Red Cross in Ports of Auckland Round the Bays! When walkers and runners like you take on the challenge to fundraise for us, you help us respond to natural disasters, support former refugees, transport people to hospital, teach life-saving skills to children, support people in … View moreCome on and join Team Red Cross in Ports of Auckland Round the Bays! When walkers and runners like you take on the challenge to fundraise for us, you help us respond to natural disasters, support former refugees, transport people to hospital, teach life-saving skills to children, support people in need overseas and so much more.
You don’t have to be a jogging junkie to join Team Red Cross. You can get together with friends and walk the whole way! Good people doing good things! For more details: www.redcross.org.nz...
You can also support Team Red Cross with your donations: aucklandroundthebays2017.everydayhero.com...
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