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2145 days ago

Spaces available at Avondale Christian Kindergarten

Ann Hunt from Avondale Christian Kindergarten

We provide high quality teaching and care for 2 1/2 to 5 years old. We offer 20 hrs ECE free for 3-5 year olds.

We have a nurturing, spacious and stimulating environment with 100% qualified teachers.

We offer all day or morning & afternoon sessions.

Come and visit us at 63 St Georges … View more
We provide high quality teaching and care for 2 1/2 to 5 years old. We offer 20 hrs ECE free for 3-5 year olds.

We have a nurturing, spacious and stimulating environment with 100% qualified teachers.

We offer all day or morning & afternoon sessions.

Come and visit us at 63 St Georges Rd, Avondale.

For more information, contact Ann on ph 828 3222 or check out our website.
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2145 days ago

Save with these zero-waste summer meals

Communications Team from Auckland Council

The summer edition of Easy Choice – Family Kai meal planner by Love Food Hate Waste is here!

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2145 days ago

Welcome to 2019

Rani Timoti from Helensville Citizens Advice Bureau

Kia ora koutou and Happy New Year!
Our office is back in action and may our volunteers help you to the best of our ability in 2019.
In the Maori whakatauki or proverb, the Citizens Advice Bureau uses the analogy of a waka (canoe): He waka ihi noa: We are all in this together
We continue to … View more
Kia ora koutou and Happy New Year!
Our office is back in action and may our volunteers help you to the best of our ability in 2019.
In the Maori whakatauki or proverb, the Citizens Advice Bureau uses the analogy of a waka (canoe): He waka ihi noa: We are all in this together
We continue to provide our popular services including free budgeting on Tuesday mornings, Justice of the Peace on rostered days, sight-seeing and travel information for visitors and tourists and community window displays for our organisations.
We make a difference which delves into the core of community. If you’re looking for a practical way to give back to the community, like solving mysteries and helping others you’re welcome to join our well-trained volunteers.
Pop into our friendly office at 27 Commercial Rd from 10am to 3pm or call us on 09 4207162 to check our services or pick up a volunteer form.

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2145 days ago

Sixty-seven per cent price hike for Auckland car park users

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Users of a large inner-city Auckland car park can expect to pay 67 per cent more a day from next week.

The capped daily rate at the Downtown Car Park, owned by Auckland Transport, is climbing from $24 to $40.

From January 21, commuters will also be paying more per hour, with the hourly rate… View more
Users of a large inner-city Auckland car park can expect to pay 67 per cent more a day from next week.

The capped daily rate at the Downtown Car Park, owned by Auckland Transport, is climbing from $24 to $40.

From January 21, commuters will also be paying more per hour, with the hourly rate going from $4 to $4.50. Read more

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2146 days ago

Free public transport for young Aucklanders?

Reporter Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Should public transport be free for under-15s, and secondary and tertiary students?

Auckland councillor Chris Darby has asked the city's transport agency to explore the cost of scrapping public transport fares for young people in Auckland.

"If you change travel habits at… View more
Hi neighbours,

Should public transport be free for under-15s, and secondary and tertiary students?

Auckland councillor Chris Darby has asked the city's transport agency to explore the cost of scrapping public transport fares for young people in Auckland.

"If you change travel habits at an early age, you can create public transport users over a very long period," he said.

To read more, click here.

Would you support the move?

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2146 days ago

Christmas mishaps?

Kerry Taylor from

Happy New Year neighbours - do your curtains need a refresh after all of the festivities? Deliver your curtains to 5A Kaimahi Road, Glenfield, and we'll give them a professional clean for you. Deliver them to us and pick them up and get 20% off!

Mildew and mould spores proliferate in … View more
Happy New Year neighbours - do your curtains need a refresh after all of the festivities? Deliver your curtains to 5A Kaimahi Road, Glenfield, and we'll give them a professional clean for you. Deliver them to us and pick them up and get 20% off!

Mildew and mould spores proliferate in warmer weather and have long been recognised as a serious health hazard. Protect your family's health and have your curtains cleaned by Textile Cleaning Services.

We're specialists in mildew and stain removal from curtains and blinds (Roman & Austrian blinds included).

Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 12pm, for your convenience.
Temporary curtains available at no charge!
Call us on 09 473 5350.
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2146 days ago

Be bowled over by lawn bowls!

The Team from Auckland Bowls

The perception of lawn bowls being a sport for old people is a fallacy. More young people are playing the sport at all levels than ever before. Why? Well lawn bowls is a very social sport, easy to learn, low cost, inclusive and above all great fun.

Bowls is truly a sport that anyone can play … View more
The perception of lawn bowls being a sport for old people is a fallacy. More young people are playing the sport at all levels than ever before. Why? Well lawn bowls is a very social sport, easy to learn, low cost, inclusive and above all great fun.

Bowls is truly a sport that anyone can play on equal terms regardless of age, gender or physical ability and with clubs throughout Auckland running social bowling events through summer there is no excuse for you not to get out into summer and have a go!

For more information on where to play lawn bowls visit www.playbowls.co.nz or contact your local club for details.
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2146 days ago

Children's Day is Sunday 3 March 2019!

The Team from Children's Day

Put tamariki first and celebrate by hosting an event for the tamariki and whānau in your neighbourhood. It can be anything, big or small! Register your event on the Children's Day website www.childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...

2147 days ago

Your future is in your hands!

NZ College of Massage

On Tuesday, 22 January 4-6pm we’re inviting our neighbours to visit our Auckland campus on Manukau Road.

Come along and learn from our experienced tutors about becoming a qualified Massage Therapist at the New Zealand College of Massage.

We're offering flexible part-time & … View more
On Tuesday, 22 January 4-6pm we’re inviting our neighbours to visit our Auckland campus on Manukau Road.

Come along and learn from our experienced tutors about becoming a qualified Massage Therapist at the New Zealand College of Massage.

We're offering flexible part-time & full-time qualifications. Graduate with the freedom of being able to work from home, in a clinic or as a mobile therapist, and benefit from low setup costs and great remuneration.

This is your chance to make a career change and become your own boss in 2019.

Register now!
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2147 days ago

Grand Opening seafood specials Fri 18th Jan!

Oceanz Seafood Mt Wellington

Hello neighbours, we’re inviting you all, your families and whanau to our Grand Opening on Friday 18th January.

Oceanz Seafood Mt Wellington brings you the freshest possible produce. We source our fish from the best fishermen, we handle it with extreme care and our experienced staff ensure … View more
Hello neighbours, we’re inviting you all, your families and whanau to our Grand Opening on Friday 18th January.

Oceanz Seafood Mt Wellington brings you the freshest possible produce. We source our fish from the best fishermen, we handle it with extreme care and our experienced staff ensure that it is delivered to you in whatever form you desire – from a cleaned, whole fish to freshly battered with our award winning chips.

Specialising in NZ seafood, we have an amazing range: Dory, Flounder, Hoki, Mullet, Trevally, Snapper, Tarakihi, Gurnard, Kahawai, King Fish, Hapuka, Leatherjacket, crabs, mussels, Kina, oysters, squid, and the biggest selection of prawns.

For our Grand Opening we will be offering freshly made seafood chowder when you spend $20 or more.

Come and visit us for great prizes and storewide discounts:

17a Mount Wellington Shopping Centre
295 Penrose Road, Mt Wellington
Phone: 09 527 0948

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2147 days ago

Waste-wise tips for summer boaties

Communications Team from Auckland Council

As we become increasingly aware of the impact of waste on our oceans and waterways, Auckland Council is appealing to summer boaties and leisure craft users to be waste-wise on the water.

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2147 days ago

Power outage

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Monday morning's heavy downpour after weeks without rain caused havoc with some of Auckland's power lines.

A Vector spokeswoman said up to 1000 Auckland homes had been affected by power outages. In Titirangi, these weather changes led to vegetation interfering with one of the … View more
Monday morning's heavy downpour after weeks without rain caused havoc with some of Auckland's power lines.

A Vector spokeswoman said up to 1000 Auckland homes had been affected by power outages. In Titirangi, these weather changes led to vegetation interfering with one of the high-voltage lines but we're hoping to have power restored by 4pm.

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