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For as long as Auckland mum Zandi Pooley can remember, her daughter has loved animals, and now the 8…
Kiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover … View moreKiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover and dandelion flower provides food for bees and helps support biodiversity. Would you be happy if your local authority let the grass in your local parks grow long and allowed weeds to flourish?
Hi neighbours. Stuff is writing a story about teachers buying essentials for students in need. There's the stuff you'd expect, like food and pens, but then some have bought clothes for a whole family whose house had burnt down, paid for car repairs and donated furniture etc.
Has your … View moreHi neighbours. Stuff is writing a story about teachers buying essentials for students in need. There's the stuff you'd expect, like food and pens, but then some have bought clothes for a whole family whose house had burnt down, paid for car repairs and donated furniture etc.
Has your family or a family you know been helped out by a school, perhaps in a time of crisis? Email education reporter josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz if you'd be willing to share your story. Jos would love to hear from you. Put NFP in your post if it is not for publication.
26 September at 18:30
Takapuna Grammar School
210 Lake Road, Auckland, New Zealand 0622
Tickets · $15
Shelley is one of Auckland Council's senior community waterways specialists, and works across the region helping endangered īnanga breed.
GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.
Find out where the Girl Guides will be in Auckland or buy online!
For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
It’s spring! The draughts, damp and rain that kept you locked indoors are on their way out. Wouldn’t you love to say goodbye to them forever?
At Settlers Lifestyle Village our luxurious townhouses and apartments are as warm as our vibrant community. Rain or shine, there are places to go and … View moreIt’s spring! The draughts, damp and rain that kept you locked indoors are on their way out. Wouldn’t you love to say goodbye to them forever?
At Settlers Lifestyle Village our luxurious townhouses and apartments are as warm as our vibrant community. Rain or shine, there are places to go and people to see in our manicured gardens and fabulous facilities.
You’re invited to our Settlers Open Day!
Take a tour, enjoy barista coffee and morning tea in our café.
10am - 2pm, Wednesday 19th September.
550 Albany Highway
I wonder if anyone is looking to use Flight Centre`s services to book flights, etc. and may be able to buy our $100 Gift Card at face value. The Gift Card was given to my wife and I by our daughters to use for domestic travel/holiday. Unfortunately, if used at Flight Centre for a domestic flight … View moreI wonder if anyone is looking to use Flight Centre`s services to book flights, etc. and may be able to buy our $100 Gift Card at face value. The Gift Card was given to my wife and I by our daughters to use for domestic travel/holiday. Unfortunately, if used at Flight Centre for a domestic flight with Jetstar , there is a commission charge of $30 per ticket, i.e. in our case $60 of the $100 gift card lost. This is in addition to a $9.95 surcharge per ticket on domestic bookings. Apparently Jetstar charges Flight Centre to sell their domestic tickets so the only way to make it worthwhile is for Flight Centre to charge commission when selling their flights. Extremely disappointed and annoyed as I`m writing this.
Hi neighbours. Residents of Beach Haven's Charcoal Bay want action from Auckland Council on dangerous pine trees in a coastal reserve before a house is crushed, or worse, someone is killed. Are you concerned about pine trees looming above your home? Have you contacted council about your … View moreHi neighbours. Residents of Beach Haven's Charcoal Bay want action from Auckland Council on dangerous pine trees in a coastal reserve before a house is crushed, or worse, someone is killed. Are you concerned about pine trees looming above your home? Have you contacted council about your concerns but feel you've got nowhere? Do you think the trees pose a risk to life and limb? Put NFP in your post if it is not for publication.
Looking forward to another great workshop with Devonport locals, Alistair Helm, Martin Jago, and your host, Susan Templeton sharing our top strategies to make a smooth transition. 18 September at the Devonport Library...free tickets - please click to register here: www.eventbrite.co.nz...
Hi neighbours, many of you will remember the big storm that hit Auckland in April. It cut power to homes, wrecked properties and ultimately resulted in over $70 million in damages. From what we've heard, there are still people dealing with the damage. What has your experience been? Are you … View moreHi neighbours, many of you will remember the big storm that hit Auckland in April. It cut power to homes, wrecked properties and ultimately resulted in over $70 million in damages. From what we've heard, there are still people dealing with the damage. What has your experience been? Are you still recovering from the storm?
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New Zealand has just had an abnormally warm winter - usually a time where weak pests get killed off. Mild conditions mean they survived, and their numbers are increasing every day. Rats are going to be one of the main pests - especially in Auckland. They're capable of producing litters of up … View moreNew Zealand has just had an abnormally warm winter - usually a time where weak pests get killed off. Mild conditions mean they survived, and their numbers are increasing every day. Rats are going to be one of the main pests - especially in Auckland. They're capable of producing litters of up to 10 offspring every eight weeks under favourable conditions.
This can have a "massive impact" on our native fauna and flora. Rats are a threat for our native birds, insects, geckos and plants - including species like the yellow head and orange-fronted parakeet. And just like rodents, wasps and other creepy crawlies also like warmer weather. These hungry pests can cause chaos to our food supply as they chew on crops and friendly insects and spoil stored food products.
Image and story credit: Newshub
We recently reported on a Torbay landlord who after a quick supermarket trip found teenagers planning a party inside his vacant rental property. Let us know in the comments if you have had a similar experience, or you can email me at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz. Please put NFP if you don't … View moreWe recently reported on a Torbay landlord who after a quick supermarket trip found teenagers planning a party inside his vacant rental property. Let us know in the comments if you have had a similar experience, or you can email me at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz. Please put NFP if you don't want your comment to be published.
Police aren't aware of a spike in rental property break-ins on the North Shore, but suggest that landlords:
• Keep windows and doors locked
• Maintain a "lived-in" appearance on empty properties
• Keep trees and bushes tidy so burglars can't hide in them
• Use good quality locks and a reputable locksmith
• Install sensor lights
• Keep garden sheds and garages secure.
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