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Brighten up any garden corner, balcony or deck; paint pots using Resene paints and plantwith perennial herbs or cascading flowers. Find out how to create your own.
This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s … View moreThis year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.
If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s Givealittle page is now live and we’re aiming to fundraise $25,000 for the Tasman Environment Trust. All money raised will go towards the purchase of bait and bait stations to continue and expand wasp control operations.
Find out more about this destructive pest by reading through our new interactive feature on Stuff which explores the tools we have in the fight to rid wasps from New Zealand for good.
With multiple fundraising events cancelled over the past few years, we have decided to get creative and ask you to have a hunt for your Hidden Treasures!
We want you to find new or near new items around the house such as an old iPhone sitting in a drawer - any goodies we could sell to raise … View moreWith multiple fundraising events cancelled over the past few years, we have decided to get creative and ask you to have a hunt for your Hidden Treasures!
We want you to find new or near new items around the house such as an old iPhone sitting in a drawer - any goodies we could sell to raise money for the Foundation. Send us a message or head to our website with the goodies you have found and we'll help with the rest!
Shoutout to Trade Me who has come on board and waived all the success fees for this fundraiser - every little bit counts! 💚
If you want to find out more, click on the link below!
Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau.
Auckland Council is looking to scrap bin tags in parts of Auckland.
The bin tags – or a pay as you throw (PAYT) system – were rolled out in West Auckland, Papakura and on the North Shore between 2017 and 2018.
Rather than paying for kerbside rubbish collection as … View moreKia ora Tāmaki Makaurau.
Auckland Council is looking to scrap bin tags in parts of Auckland.
The bin tags – or a pay as you throw (PAYT) system – were rolled out in West Auckland, Papakura and on the North Shore between 2017 and 2018.
Rather than paying for kerbside rubbish collection as part of their rates, residents in these areas purchase bin tags from supermarkets, council service centres and libraries, and attach them to their bin on rubbish collection day.
The bin tags were part of the council’s strategy to achieve its goal of zero waste to landfill by 2040, with one standard sized bin (120L, bin tag cost $4.25) fitting the equivalent of, and removing the need for, two plastic rubbish bags.
The council had planned on rolling out this system across the entire region, however it now believes it is too expensive to operate and lacks the financial incentive needed to make people reduce their waste.
Now, it is proposing to move the entire region to a rates-funded collection service, with the choice of three rubbish bin sizes to cater to different household needs and costs.
If the proposal to goes ahead, it is estimated Aucklanders will pay $314 per year for their rubbish, recycling and inorganic collection. Including food scraps collection, this will cost $375.
If the entire region moves to a PAYT system, it is expected each household would spend $353 on bin tags each year, or $415 including food scraps collection. This estimate is based on the current average collection rate of a household with a standard 120L bin.
Consultation on the matter will begin on February 28. So, what do you think should happen?
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...
Are you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?
We’re giving away $50,000 to help Aucklanders make it happen.
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Applications are open until 28 February.
Find out more about the … View moreAre you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?
We’re giving away $50,000 to help Aucklanders make it happen.
Apply for a grant now: bit.ly...
Applications are open until 28 February.
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Kia ora neighbours, new parents are experiencing sleepless nights due to cars blaring loud music outside the Māngere birthing unit.
It comes after West Aucklanders spoke out about “siren battlers” blasting Celine Dion songs in the small hours of the morning. One woman said she was planning to… View moreKia ora neighbours, new parents are experiencing sleepless nights due to cars blaring loud music outside the Māngere birthing unit.
It comes after West Aucklanders spoke out about “siren battlers” blasting Celine Dion songs in the small hours of the morning. One woman said she was planning to move out over the noise.
Nga Hau Māngere Birthing Centre chief executive Chloe Wright said that a couple of weekends ago a car meet with more than 100 vehicles was hosted in the Māngere Town Centre, beside the unit. Loud music carried on throughout the night.
Since then, Wright said, a number of drivers had been showing up to the car park and having “siren battles”, as well as urinating outside the centre.
Have you been impacted by siren battlers?
Read the full story at the link below.
Kia ora
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We are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), David (the plumber), Ryan (the electrician), and Russell (the tiler) to… View moreCall us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years’ renovation experience then choose us.
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Paul's Acupuncture Clinic is open under the Red Light restriction. We are located at 1/21 Hollyford Drive, Clover Park.
It's a tough time for us all and we want to do our bit to help our community get access to health services.
We will not be charging any ACC surcharge (usually $20) … View morePaul's Acupuncture Clinic is open under the Red Light restriction. We are located at 1/21 Hollyford Drive, Clover Park.
It's a tough time for us all and we want to do our bit to help our community get access to health services.
We will not be charging any ACC surcharge (usually $20) for acupuncture appointments. Please mention this post for this discount to apply 🙂 Note this is only for ACC-related treatments and you must have an ACC claim number.
If you a suffering from any pain or comfort, acupuncture is a natural way to relieve pain and restore movement. We treat sports related injuries, hip pain, back and neck pain, sciatica, golf and tennis elbow, head & migraines and much more.
For more information and booking, please go to our website: www.paulsacupunctureclinic.com...
Looking to stretch your legs around the region? For your next adventure, check out one of Auckland’s great walks.
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In this summer edition, find inspiration from conscious living leaders like artist David Trubridge who takes inspiration from nature and the founders of Naturebox, Blair and Ollie who want to help Kiwis sustainably grow food. We meet Ryman residents Ross and Eleanor who love to explore Aotearoa … View moreIn this summer edition, find inspiration from conscious living leaders like artist David Trubridge who takes inspiration from nature and the founders of Naturebox, Blair and Ollie who want to help Kiwis sustainably grow food. We meet Ryman residents Ross and Eleanor who love to explore Aotearoa whenever they can.
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Sushi & Sashimi Workshop with Guest chef Atsushi and Hitomi for our Advanced, Cookery students. A fun morning preparing Salmon and avocado sushi, Teriyaki chicken and avocado sushi and salmon sashimi.
Dear neighbours,
Last year, Greytown magician Paul Bates' Tardis-inspired shed was declared the Shed of the Year. This year, Resene and NZ Gardener are once again on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage … View moreDear neighbours,
Last year, Greytown magician Paul Bates' Tardis-inspired shed was declared the Shed of the Year. This year, Resene and NZ Gardener are once again on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2022 winners will receive prizes worth more than $2200. Just tell us in writing why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos. Email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close Feb 27, 2022.
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