Otara, Auckland

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1567 days ago

Creating healthier, carbon-zero homes

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?

Here's … View more
Hey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?

Here's how a passive revolution and building code changes could help our health - and the climate.

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1568 days ago

How could Light Rail have gone so wrong?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The Mayor, council and government all gave it the green light, 3-4 years ago, and light rail was advancing. So why is it back to square one. Who do you think is responsible? Read the story below:

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1567 days ago

Our visitor guide - please check before you visit Middlemore Hospital

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

For the safety of our patients, their whaanau and our staff, we have flexible visiting in place. Our Programme Coordinator - Pacific Workforce Ola Ioane explains exactly what that looks like. If you're planning to come and visit a loved one, please watch the video: vimeo.com... or read our … View moreFor the safety of our patients, their whaanau and our staff, we have flexible visiting in place. Our Programme Coordinator - Pacific Workforce Ola Ioane explains exactly what that looks like. If you're planning to come and visit a loved one, please watch the video: vimeo.com... or read our visitor guide first: bit.ly...

This video is also available in te reo Maaori: vimeo.com...

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1567 days ago

Decks, Pergola or Garden Shed

Maria from Flat Bush

We can come to your place for a free measure and quote.
Call 02102487968

Negotiable

1567 days ago

Chandeliers💎SALE!SALE!

Marketing from Lotuss Prestige Company Limited

Transform your home lighting with our beautiful crystal chandelier💎(Batten Fix)
Before $395 NOW $350
You can pay by zippay, major credit cards,eftpos or cash.
Free Installation within Auckland.
Hurry, Get yours now!
Message or call us:
021 02487968 look for Maria
Website: … View more
Transform your home lighting with our beautiful crystal chandelier💎(Batten Fix)
Before $395 NOW $350
You can pay by zippay, major credit cards,eftpos or cash.
Free Installation within Auckland.
Hurry, Get yours now!
Message or call us:
021 02487968 look for Maria
Website: www.lotussprrstige.co.nz...

Price: $350

1567 days ago

FREE measure and quote

RetroFit Double Glazing - Auckland South

Are you spending a lot more time at home these days and constantly tired of freezing during winter? Let us help you make your home warmer, drier and healthier all year round with a tailored retrofit double glazing solution for your home. Get your free measure and quote here or call 0800 658 658.

1567 days ago

Have you signed up to get free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and … View more
In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and follow Jane Packer’s advice to decorate your kitchen and dining spaces with flowers. Be in to win Jane Packer Flowers and the NZ House & Garden July issue.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1567 days ago

MIT GRADS ARE READY

Manukau Institute of Technology

We shape the future, we make connections, we bring ideas to life, and we make a difference.

At MIT we learn by doing, and we graduate with the practical skills employers need. Together we can make things happen.

Many of our programmes are now free* so there's no better time to start … View more
We shape the future, we make connections, we bring ideas to life, and we make a difference.

At MIT we learn by doing, and we graduate with the practical skills employers need. Together we can make things happen.

Many of our programmes are now free* so there's no better time to start studying. Come join us, where the best makers are made. Apply now.
Start July

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1570 days ago

Will Auckland's drought threaten your job?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, No respite is forecast for Auckland's worst drought, and new analysis suggests thousands of jobs could be affected if restrictions tighten on businesses. Read the story below:

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1571 days ago

Seeking Harbour Bridge stories

The Team from Auckland Museum

Did you walk across the Auckland Harbour Bridge when it first opened in 1959? Work on the construction of the clip-on lanes in 1969? Collect tolls from drivers until the bridge became free in 1984?

We’re researching stories for our Tāmaki Herenga Waka: Stories of Auckland exhibition opening … View more
Did you walk across the Auckland Harbour Bridge when it first opened in 1959? Work on the construction of the clip-on lanes in 1969? Collect tolls from drivers until the bridge became free in 1984?

We’re researching stories for our Tāmaki Herenga Waka: Stories of Auckland exhibition opening next year and want to hear from anyone with early memories of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and how it changed life for Aucklanders, especially on the North Shore.

Email us at haveyoursay@aucklandmuseum.com if you have an interesting story you’d like to share.

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1568 days ago

Wildlife selfie safari at the museum

The Team from Auckland Museum

The school holidays are fast approaching and now that we're in Level 1 we've got an action-packed programme for you and your family to enjoy.

Whether you'd like to discover wildlife in the Museum with our Wildlife Selfie Safari, look at stunning images from the … View more
The school holidays are fast approaching and now that we're in Level 1 we've got an action-packed programme for you and your family to enjoy.

Whether you'd like to discover wildlife in the Museum with our Wildlife Selfie Safari, look at stunning images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition or get creative by making paper stars to add to our Matariki mural, come and spend the holidays with us!
Learn more

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1569 days ago

#AotearoaOfKindness: Mobilising the kindness DNA

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an … View more
Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an Aotearoa of Kindness.

Call to action – keep shaping the world we want to live in:

• Look for where kindness, mahi aroha, work for love, has impacted your life.
• Show your thanks to those people giving kindness and mahi aroha through #AotearoaOfKindness.
• Connect or reconnect with a community or a cause that’s important to you through volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles.

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