Onehunga, Auckland

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Sea Monsters at Auckland Museum

The Team from Auckland Museum

Dive into SEA MONSTERS this July, a new awe-inspiring exhibition exploring prehistoric ocean predators. 🦈

Be one of the first to meet the 13-metre long Elasmosaurus and 9-metre long Prognathodon when the doors open on Wednesday 7 July.

Tickets on sale now. Free for Museum Members.

Book here: … View moreDive into SEA MONSTERS this July, a new awe-inspiring exhibition exploring prehistoric ocean predators. 🦈

Be one of the first to meet the 13-metre long Elasmosaurus and 9-metre long Prognathodon when the doors open on Wednesday 7 July.

Tickets on sale now. Free for Museum Members.

Book here: bit.ly...

Poll: Would you be more likely to attend a mass Covid vaccination event?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, a planned mass vaccination event at a south Auckland events centre where officials wanted to dose at least 15,000 people over three days has been knocked back several weeks.

Would you be more likely to get the vaccine at an event like this compared to booking an appointment … View moreKia ora neighbours, a planned mass vaccination event at a south Auckland events centre where officials wanted to dose at least 15,000 people over three days has been knocked back several weeks.

Would you be more likely to get the vaccine at an event like this compared to booking an appointment with your GP?

Feel free to comment below on your answer.

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Would you be more likely to attend a mass Covid vaccination event?

• Yes I would be more likely
• No I'd rather see my GP
• I don't plan on getting vaccinated

Vote View Results

• 20.1% Yes I would be more likely
  20.1% Complete
• 63.3% No I'd rather see my GP
  63.3% Complete
• 16.6% I don't plan on getting vaccinated
  16.6% Complete

1094 votes

Cash for your wrecked car! Call us 0800 500 001

The Team from AAA Auto Parts

Hi neighbours,

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View moreHi neighbours,

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone

We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.

Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat. Enquire now

Who are your zero waste heroes?

Zero Waste Awards

The 2021 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards are all about celebrating all those amazing people and groups doing fantastic things to reduce waste across Auckland.

Tell us who you think deserves one of the five awards.

There’s categories for young people, individuals, groups, marae, social … View moreThe 2021 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards are all about celebrating all those amazing people and groups doing fantastic things to reduce waste across Auckland.

Tell us who you think deserves one of the five awards.

There’s categories for young people, individuals, groups, marae, social enterprises, and local businesses.

Nominations close Wednesday 30 June. - Find out more. Nominate now

INDULGE THIS WEEK WITH STEAK & SCALLOPS!!

Debbie from Wholesale Meats Direct - Onehunga

With SPECIALS like this you can live like a KING for the week!!

WHOLE SCOTCH & SCOTCH FILLET STEAK ONLY $29.95 per kg
WHOLE SIRLOIN & SIRLOIN STEAK ONLY $27.95 per kg
SCALLOPS (Frozen) $24.95 (1kg Bag)

By POPULAR DEMAND we are continuing last weeks SPECIALS!!
Filled Chicken Breast ONLY … View moreWith SPECIALS like this you can live like a KING for the week!!

WHOLE SCOTCH & SCOTCH FILLET STEAK ONLY $29.95 per kg
WHOLE SIRLOIN & SIRLOIN STEAK ONLY $27.95 per kg
SCALLOPS (Frozen) $24.95 (1kg Bag)

By POPULAR DEMAND we are continuing last weeks SPECIALS!!
Filled Chicken Breast ONLY $2.95 each (Assorted Flavours)
Whole Chicken Legs ONLY $4.95 per kg
Whole Chickens No.13 ONLY $5.95 each
Premium Beef Mince ONLY $12.95 per kg
Beef Topside Roast ONLY $13.95 (Great for SUNDAY Dinner)!

Can't make it into store, we've got you covered with our online shopping option check us out at www.wholesalemeatsdirect.co.nz...

Specials valid Friday 18 June to Thursday 24th June 2021 or until stocks last!

SUPPORT OUR SMALL LOCAL KIWI BUSINESS!! 👍😀

Auckland says goodbye to the 37th America's Cup

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, There will be no deal to stage the next America's Cup in Auckland, with the government/council offer falling far short of what defender Team NZ sought. Is it a loss for the city? Read the story below

SuperSeniors June

Office for Seniors

The latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and … View moreThe latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and Andrea Gaskin, Director and Founder of charity organisation Connect the Dots, about how she’s making the art scene in Auckland accessible to seniors.

There’s advice on how to eat healthy, how to get tech savvy, and updated laws for renters and landlords.

Check it out and be sure to share!: bit.ly...

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Make your own outdoor ottoman

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

An old car tyre is unrecognisable after being upcycled into an outdoor ottoman, which is painted Resene Double Pravda. Find out how to create your own.

Reduce your waste. Recycle Right

Auckland Council

Putting the right items in your recycling bin makes sorting it simple so it can be recycled. Dropping the wrong items can lead to contamination, and your recycling ends up in landfill. Lets put rubbish in its place and recycle right.

Visit makethemostofwaste.co.nz/recycling to find out how to … View morePutting the right items in your recycling bin makes sorting it simple so it can be recycled. Dropping the wrong items can lead to contamination, and your recycling ends up in landfill. Lets put rubbish in its place and recycle right.

Visit makethemostofwaste.co.nz/recycling to find out how to reduce your waste and recycle right. Find out more

Learn from making mistakes

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

Learning to make mistakes can be difficult for all of us. We build confidence and resilience so that students understand that making mistakes is part of the learning process.

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Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

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Protecting Auckland’s water infrastructure key to proposed Council bylaw changes

Reporter Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

From today, Auckland Council seeks public feedback on proposed bylaw changes to the Water Supply and Wastewater Network Bylaw 2015.

Administered by Watercare, the bylaw’s purpose is to help protect Auckland’s public water supply and wastewater networks.

“As … View moreHi neighbours,

From today, Auckland Council seeks public feedback on proposed bylaw changes to the Water Supply and Wastewater Network Bylaw 2015.

Administered by Watercare, the bylaw’s purpose is to help protect Auckland’s public water supply and wastewater networks.

“As Auckland’s population grows, water becomes even more precious, which is why the council and Watercare are working hard to build resilience into our supply and infrastructure.” - Councillor Linda Cooper, Council Regulatory Committee Chair.

For full details visit OurAuckland.

Career Expo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

It’s been an exciting week introducing our NZQA programmes at St. Peter’s College, Auckland Grammar and St Cuthberts as well as Howick College. It’s been fun and great to engage with some many students AND their parents. We have something for BOTH.

Don’t forget the Summer Cookery … View moreIt’s been an exciting week introducing our NZQA programmes at St. Peter’s College, Auckland Grammar and St Cuthberts as well as Howick College. It’s been fun and great to engage with some many students AND their parents. We have something for BOTH.

Don’t forget the Summer Cookery Intensive starts on 22 November for 12 weeks, Gap year courses, STAR Courses and much more!