Otara, Auckland

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1319 days ago

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki (AAF) - April 2021

Auckland Arts Festival

We continue into April with a final grouping of five exciting shows Tuesday 6th–Sunday 11th!

First up, The Haka Party Incident presented with Auckland Theatre Company is a provocative, resonant, and unforgettable show. On this week from Tuesday 6 –Saturday 10 April.

Next, … View more
We continue into April with a final grouping of five exciting shows Tuesday 6th–Sunday 11th!

First up, The Haka Party Incident presented with Auckland Theatre Company is a provocative, resonant, and unforgettable show. On this week from Tuesday 6 –Saturday 10 April.

Next, Reb Fountain & The Black Quartet: The Boy Next Door will blow you away with an evening paying homage to the work of the inimitable Nick Cave at Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday 7 April.

Subtle Dances, the premiere work from BalletCollective Aotearoa with NZTrio debuts on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 April at the Bruce Mason Centre.

If you’d like to do some dancing yourself, the New Moon Folk Ball will provide that opportunity on Friday 9 April, led by the iconic Michael Parmenter.

And on Sunday 11 April, join Sistema Aotearoa in celebrating their 10th birthday at Tekau! with a free performance featuring 250 young musicians across a 100-piece string orchestra and choir of 150.

Don’t miss out on your final chance to enjoy AAF in 2021!
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1320 days ago

DiDi Rides

Rizwan from Flat Bush

Hi neighbours I have free $20 DiDi ride vouchers for giveaway here’s the promo code U7ZU4C please use it within 14 days and also you can share this code to anyone you like to ...
Thanks
Regards
Reece

Free

1320 days ago

Get decorating and $ave!

Resene

HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to … View more
HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or what prep is required, Resene staff can help you every step of the way.

Resene products are designed and made in NZ and have been since Resene started in Wellington over 75 years ago.

Come in and get inspired to make the most of your home.
Learn more

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1320 days ago

Don’t miss your collection day

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council will continue to service your kerbside collections during the Easter Holiday, but with some changes to collection dates. All collections will return to normal on 12 April 2021. Find out more

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1321 days ago
1322 days ago

Graduation day for Advanced & Diploma Chefs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This week, we were very happy to host a graduation luncheon for the students, families and friends of the Advanced Level 4 programme and Level 5 Diploma Chefs.

The Diploma chefs achievement comes after nearly TWO years of chopping, preparing and cooking and many tests and assignments and a bunch … View more
This week, we were very happy to host a graduation luncheon for the students, families and friends of the Advanced Level 4 programme and Level 5 Diploma Chefs.

The Diploma chefs achievement comes after nearly TWO years of chopping, preparing and cooking and many tests and assignments and a bunch of hard work plus some serious determination and the privilege of remote cooking through FOUR Lockdowns!

The Advanced Level 4 chefs started in June 2020 and worked through their programme with only THREE lockdowns and remote cooking. Needless to say, we are delighted to be able to award these qualifications after what can only be described as a roller-coasted period.

The menu included Gratinated Snapper with mushroom, spinach with Sauce Hollandaise, Pigeon Bay lamb with corn, polenta, baked cherry tomatoes and basil and Crêpe with raspberry parfait and vanilla cream to finish.

1321 days ago

Your new local

Ormiston Town Centre

We're now open - your place to be

Ormiston Town Centre is your place to Shop, Eat, and Play. With plenty to see and do and even more stores coming soon.

Check out our website www.ormistontown.co.nz and sign up to our Local Loop newsletter to stay up to date with all of the latest events… View more
We're now open - your place to be

Ormiston Town Centre is your place to Shop, Eat, and Play. With plenty to see and do and even more stores coming soon.

Check out our website www.ormistontown.co.nz and sign up to our Local Loop newsletter to stay up to date with all of the latest events and offers.
Find out more

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1322 days ago

Market update from Bryan Thomson- MD Harcourts

Sanjeev Thakur Reporter from Homed - Southern Homes

Read his comments on the recent changes in the Market and more in the latest copy of the Southern Homes

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1322 days ago

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The Team Reporter from Stuff

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Whether you need the day's top news in two minutes flat, breaking news alerts, gorgeous home inspiration, travel deals, sports highlights, or updates on what's making headlines in your city - … View more
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1322 days ago

FREE and confidential contraception clinics

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

Our FREE and confidential contraception clinics are available in two locations:

Maangere Community Health Centre
10 Waddon Place, Maangere
Phone: 09 259 3826
Thursdays 8.30am – 4.00pm

Pakuranga Medical Centre … View more
Our FREE and confidential contraception clinics are available in two locations:

Maangere Community Health Centre
10 Waddon Place, Maangere
Phone: 09 259 3826
Thursdays 8.30am – 4.00pm

Pakuranga Medical Centre
13 Cortina Place, Pakuranga
Phone: 09 950 7351
Wednesdays 1.30pm – 5.30pm

Please phone to make an appointment with our friendly team! Services include Jadelle and IUCD insertion and removal, oral and injectable contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) testing, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception. Walk-ins are accepted subject to availability.

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1322 days ago

Looking for something to do this long weekend?

Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is open every day throughout Easter, making it the perfect time to visit our largest-ever exhibition Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art.

Bring the whole whānau to visit this free exhibition, with heaps of hands-on activities for the tamariki throughout … View more
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is open every day throughout Easter, making it the perfect time to visit our largest-ever exhibition Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art.

Bring the whole whānau to visit this free exhibition, with heaps of hands-on activities for the tamariki throughout the long weekend including drop-in art-making, the engaging Manu family trail, and the immersive ngahere (forest, ecosystem) created by artist Charlotte Graham.
Find out more

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1326 days ago

Bins - Compost Set Up

Julia from Flat Bush

Hi,

I'm looking for four to six 10 litre buckets (e.g.the standard paint buckets) so I can set up a DIY bokashi system in my small backyard. I have bucket lids but not buckets.

Does anyone know where I could get some free empty 10litre buckets?

Many thanks,
Julia

1323 days ago

Toshiba Laptop

Clarance from Otara

Dont know the state of this item due to no charger, the front and back off laptop is in good condition and maybe good for parts as well, message if you are interested in this item.

Price: $50

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1323 days ago

Free consultations at 16 local clinics over Easter

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

We need your support whaanau to keep ED free for those who really need it. We're providing free consultations to Counties Manukau residents who need urgent care (that’s not life-threatening) at a participating clinic within our rohe from today until Easter Monday, 5 April. The fee waiver … View moreWe need your support whaanau to keep ED free for those who really need it. We're providing free consultations to Counties Manukau residents who need urgent care (that’s not life-threatening) at a participating clinic within our rohe from today until Easter Monday, 5 April. The fee waiver includes presentations for medical consultations, ACC co-payments, and repeat prescriptions however, fees outside the consultation can still be charged by the clinic. Check out our website for more information and a list of the 16 clinics: bit.ly...

Remember whaanau – please don’t leave it too late to seek health care if you need it. Your local doctor is the place to go when you’re sick or injured. They will provide you with medical advice, prescriptions and help you to manage any long-term conditions. If you don’t have a family doctor, you can ask family and friends or you can find one in your area on Healthpoint: bit.ly... For more info, visit our website: bit.ly...

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1325 days ago

Poll: Should all Auckland shops be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Restrictions on trading over Easter have frustrated Auckland retailers desperate for business in the wake of four Covid-19 lockdowns.

Only shops selling certain goods can legally trade on Easter Sunday, and those breaching conditions can be fined up to $1000.

But Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says … View more
Restrictions on trading over Easter have frustrated Auckland retailers desperate for business in the wake of four Covid-19 lockdowns.

Only shops selling certain goods can legally trade on Easter Sunday, and those breaching conditions can be fined up to $1000.

But Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says critics have left it too late, as the process to change trading rules can take over a year.

Local government has had the power to rule on whether retailers can open on Easter Sunday since the National government passed the responsibility down in 2016.

Prior to this, only shops that sell necessities, such as dairies, service stations, and pharmacies, were given exemptions to trade.

Thirty-nine of the country’s 67 councils have created bylaws to date allowing retailers to open if they want, but Auckland, Wellington, and other major centres remain opposed.

Newmarket Business Association chief executive Mark Thomas said the restrictions are “ridiculous and out of date”.

“There are so many discrepancies in the law it seems a bit ludicrous,” he said.

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Should all Auckland shops be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday?
  • 58.3% Yes
    58.3% Complete
  • 38.9% No
    38.9% Complete
  • 2.8% Unsure- it's too complex
    2.8% Complete
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