Otara, Auckland

Auckland woman finds larvae 'wriggling around' in multiple bags of brown rice

Caroline Williams Reporter from Manukau Courier

A woman who found live larvae in fresh bags of rice on multiple occasions is concerned people are un…

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Diversity Forum aims to create social harmony

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Continuing its endeavours and commitment to celebrate its diverse communities, Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board recently held the third annual Diversity Forum.

Man dies after being shot in Ōtara, south Auckland

Danielle Clent Reporter from Manukau Courier

Who said storage can't be beautiful?

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Floating shelves are a clever way to add flair to your walls, without taking up too much real estate.

Here’s a simple way to bring them into your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project … View moreFloating shelves are a clever way to add flair to your walls, without taking up too much real estate.

Here’s a simple way to bring them into your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

Auckland Overnight motorway closures: from 19 May – 25 May

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 24th May 2019. Please follow the signposted detours.

… View moreThe NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 24th May 2019. Please follow the signposted detours.

Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1), Central Motorway Junction (SH1&SH16), Central Motorway Junction (SH1 &SH16), Sourthern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), and Southwestern Motorway (SH20)

Find out more here.

Looking for a lawn mower

Dena from Goodwood Heights

Does anyone have a lawn mower they don’t need anymore? (Any type welcome)

We just moved into a new place which has a very small patch of grass and we can’t bring ourselves to buy a brand new / second hand lawn mower just for the small patch of grass. We’re going to either put concrete down … View moreDoes anyone have a lawn mower they don’t need anymore? (Any type welcome)

We just moved into a new place which has a very small patch of grass and we can’t bring ourselves to buy a brand new / second hand lawn mower just for the small patch of grass. We’re going to either put concrete down on it or turn it into tiger turf but until then we’re at a loss for how to actually mow it.

Any help would be appreciated.

Free

CM Health shuttle service returning to hourly and half hourly service

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

From Tuesday 4 June, the free shuttle service (Monday to Friday) for staff and patients will run every hour and half hour via the direct route between Middlemore Hospital and Manukau SuperClinic.

The trial service running via the railway stations at Manukau and Papatoetoe stations will cease on … View moreFrom Tuesday 4 June, the free shuttle service (Monday to Friday) for staff and patients will run every hour and half hour via the direct route between Middlemore Hospital and Manukau SuperClinic.

The trial service running via the railway stations at Manukau and Papatoetoe stations will cease on 31 May.

For more information, please visit: www.countiesmanukau.health.nz...

2000 patients, 444 diagnoses: One week at Middlemore Hospital's emergency department

Hannah Martin Reporter from Manukau Courier

Garage Sale 13 Hawkley Close Saturday 18th May 2pm-5pm

Daisy from Flat Bush

Huge range of items on sale, some items are brand new:
- Kids clothes
- Kids dress ups and toys
- Adult clothes
- Jewelry
- Kitchen appliances
- Home decor
- Furniture
- Unwanted gifts
- General household items

Large retail cabinets/counter

Andy from Otara

All in good condition

Negotiable

Outdoor heating

Mitre 10 Mega Botany

Do you want to create your very own outdoor fireplace? Grab some stone and make it happen!
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AUDITIONS

The Team from Manukau Performing Arts

Auditions for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT are NOW OPEN!
See details in the image, and book your time today!

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Aucklanders urged to support Pink Shirt Day

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Aucklanders are being encouraged to wear pink this Friday in support of a movement to stand up against bullying and to spread love and kindness - Pink Shirt Day.

Farms of the future

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland’s farming future is getting a boost from technology and innovation. Farms and Food for the Future is a new initiative that is embracing technology to protect our green spaces and transform our farming practices.

Fire leaves family with eight children 'homeless'

Mandy Te Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi neighbours, a family with eight children are homeless after a fire destroyed their home. This is the second tragedy they have faced as their grandmother died recently. The family had been been asleep when flames ripped through their home on Monday. Everyone made it out but the children, all … View moreHi neighbours, a family with eight children are homeless after a fire destroyed their home. This is the second tragedy they have faced as their grandmother died recently. The family had been been asleep when flames ripped through their home on Monday. Everyone made it out but the children, all under 13, are traumatised by the experience.

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