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1921 days ago

We Say, You Say: Supermarket Prices

Neighbourly.co.nz

The government has initiated a review into whether New Zealanders pay too much at the supermarket checkouts.

The Commerce Commission plans to follow a similar approach to that of their investigation into the price of petrol and diesel for land transport, which cost the taxpayer an estimated … View more
The government has initiated a review into whether New Zealanders pay too much at the supermarket checkouts.

The Commerce Commission plans to follow a similar approach to that of their investigation into the price of petrol and diesel for land transport, which cost the taxpayer an estimated $2.5 million dollars. Labour promised an investigation into food prices on the election campaign and if unfair practices are found when the Commission's report is released in late 2021, necessary changes will be made.

Do you notice price differences between supermarket chains?

*Please type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the conversations section of your community paper.

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1921 days ago

Tiny Auckland BMX club takes national titles

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

One of the smallest BMX clubs in the country has been turning heads nationally.

Young riders from the tiny club in Saint Johns, Auckland, have dominated the podium at the First Windows and Doors BMX NZ national championship, held in Christchurch.

Some successfully defended their national titles … View more
One of the smallest BMX clubs in the country has been turning heads nationally.

Young riders from the tiny club in Saint Johns, Auckland, have dominated the podium at the First Windows and Doors BMX NZ national championship, held in Christchurch.

Some successfully defended their national titles against 400 competitors.

Four club members netted national titles- Ben Anderson, Finn Cogan, Lucas Bhimy and Adam Coker.

East City club also earned enough points to be awarded the overall points trophy, the Pocock Cup, equal with Hamilton Club.

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1921 days ago

Rubbish collection changes

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

Auckland Council has signed new contracts for waste collections across mainland Auckland for the next 10 years.

Rubbish collectors will be using new and improved routing, so residents may notice the rubbish truck arriving at a different time of the day.

Please ensure you place your bin out by 7am… View more
Auckland Council has signed new contracts for waste collections across mainland Auckland for the next 10 years.

Rubbish collectors will be using new and improved routing, so residents may notice the rubbish truck arriving at a different time of the day.

Please ensure you place your bin out by 7am on your collection day to avoid missing your pick-up.

This is a huge step forward in the council’s move to make our domestic waste collection services consistent across the region and reduce waste

Read more information via the links below.
Share this with your neighbour, this isn't the best time of year to miss out on your bin collections!

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1922 days ago

Quality Louvres, Accessible Prices

The Louvre Company

Hi Neighbours,

We provide powder coated aluminium, motorised Roof Louvres, from start to finish. Our NZ Made and Designed roof louvres have an integrated gutter system and are operable with a remote controller. Extending your outdoor living with the perfect sun and rain control. We also … View more
Hi Neighbours,

We provide powder coated aluminium, motorised Roof Louvres, from start to finish. Our NZ Made and Designed roof louvres have an integrated gutter system and are operable with a remote controller. Extending your outdoor living with the perfect sun and rain control. We also specialize in manually operable louvre and fixed louvres.

Get your free quote today! Call or email with the rough measurements of your louvre, and find out for yourself that TLC has quality NZ made and designed louvres for accessible prices!

info@thelouvrecompany.co.nz
0800 852 669 (TLC NOW)
Visit us online

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1922 days ago

A great deal Child/ teenager bed

Arisa from Glen Innes

It’s 2 years old but Hardly used!!!! Perfect condition!
Contact me 0274289446

Price: $150

1922 days ago

Free desk

Arisa from Glen Innes

We don’t need this because we got a new table.
It’s a good size table ( not too small)
Just its paint are bit off but everything else is totally okay 👌 the drawers are smooth to move!
Contact me 0274289446

Free

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1922 days ago

Balance bike

Devanshi from Meadowbank

Mocka balance bike pink
Pick up Meadowbank
Hardly used like new condition

Price: $65

1942 days ago

Poll: Auckland's super-city: One decade on: Is local government running more efficiently?

Reporter Community News

It's been 10 years since Auckland's new super-city was formed, forged from eight legacy councils.

For Aucklanders who have lived through the massive overhaul, do you think local government is running more smoothly?

Auckland Council's first year was far from smooth with the … View more
It's been 10 years since Auckland's new super-city was formed, forged from eight legacy councils.

For Aucklanders who have lived through the massive overhaul, do you think local government is running more smoothly?

Auckland Council's first year was far from smooth with the Occupy protest, the Rugby World Cup opening night transport debacle, a battle with central government over funding the inner-city rail loop, and a contest of wills over delegating powers to local boards and council-controlled organisations.

Auckland's inaugural super mayor Len Brown hailed it a success.

"Generally 2011 has been a good first year for the council, " Brown said in 2012.

"We've brought the region together... At the same time we have driven $81 million in efficiencies and reduced the inherited 9.3 per cent rates increase down to 3.9 per cent."

The boundaries of the new super city were unveiled in 2010.

Super city Auckland was divided into 13 wards with 21 local boards.

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Auckland's super-city: One decade on: Is local government running more efficiently?
  • 7.1% Yes
    7.1% Complete
  • 92.9% No
    92.9% Complete
1491 votes
1922 days ago

Fraud Awareness Week

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.

New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.

HOW TO AVOID… View more
This Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.

New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.

HOW TO AVOID A SCAM:

+ A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you to ask for your PIN, password or to move money to another account.

+ Never click on a link in an unexpected email or text – you could be giving access to your personal and financial details.

+ Always question uninvited approaches in case it is a scam. Instead, contact the company directly using a known email or phone number.

+ Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic – just because someone knows your basic details (name and address, or mother’s maiden name) it doesn’t mean they are genuine.

+ Don’t be rushed into making a decision or financial transaction on the spot – a genuine bank or trusted organisation would never do this.

+ Listen to your instincts – if something feels wrong then it generally is.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam you can contact Police and report the matter via 105.

For more info on how you can prevent yourself, family and friends from being scammed, visit:

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1922 days ago

Environment Volunteer event November 17 in Glen Innes

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

Every Tuesday Conservation Volunteers are out and about at different parks around Auckland.

It’s part of an initiative between Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and the Auckland Council to help bring biodiversity back to our central parks and to give people who are interested in conservation … View more
Every Tuesday Conservation Volunteers are out and about at different parks around Auckland.

It’s part of an initiative between Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and the Auckland Council to help bring biodiversity back to our central parks and to give people who are interested in conservation an opportunity to get involved.

This week we are at Apirana Reserve, a small reserve with walking and bike paths located in Glen Innes. Planted with native trees and plants it provides habitat for native and introduced bird species.
Join us at any time, at Apirana Reserve 8am - 4pm on Tuesday 17 November. We would love to have your help.

Conservation Volunteers experienced team leaders guide the programme and aim to teach volunteers about all aspects of conservation, including plant identification and planting techniques.

Join us and help out your local parks.

To sign up for this project or to find out more contact us at: info@cvnz.org.nz or call 0800 56 76 86

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1922 days ago

Police pay tribute to fallen officer Matt Ratana

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Matiu "Matt" Ratana, the New Zealand-born police officer killed in the line of duty in the United Kingdom in October, has been remembered by police with a special rugby game.

Auckland police and Counties Manukau police honoured the "strong rugby boy" on Saturday by playing each… View more
Matiu "Matt" Ratana, the New Zealand-born police officer killed in the line of duty in the United Kingdom in October, has been remembered by police with a special rugby game.

Auckland police and Counties Manukau police honoured the "strong rugby boy" on Saturday by playing each other in the inaugural game for the Sgt Matt Matiu Ratana Memorial trophy.

Ratana, 54, worked for both districts while policing in New Zealand.

Ratana, 54, who was originally from Hawke's Bay, was shot dead in a South London custody centre on September 25, allegedly by a man who had been detained, while working for Metropolitan Police.

The trophy was funded by former New Zealand Police colleagues and acknowledges Ratana's rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Service.

It bears a huia feather - the police tradition to honour fallen officers.

Also attached to the trophy are blue and white ribbons showing the colours of Auckland and of Ratana's beloved East Grinstead Rugby Football Club.

The commemorative game will become an annual event for police rugby in Auckland and Counties Manukau.

1927 days ago

First home buyer burned by sunset clause finally secures dream house in Lower Hutt

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Remember Bailey Ross, the first time buyer who missed out on the property she'd been saving since she was 16 to own because of a sunset clause? Well, great news! She's secured a home in Lower Hutt.
I caught up with Bailey for an episode of First Rung, our podcast for first time buyers. … View more
Remember Bailey Ross, the first time buyer who missed out on the property she'd been saving since she was 16 to own because of a sunset clause? Well, great news! She's secured a home in Lower Hutt.
I caught up with Bailey for an episode of First Rung, our podcast for first time buyers. She ended up giving me a bit of a masterclass in tenacity and not giving up on your home owning dreams.
Find out how Bailey found her first home, and what it means to her after such a big let down.

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1922 days ago

Christmas Hampers

Kirsty from Handcrafted by Loaf

We have a stunning range of hampers available for gifts, as a present for a host or to see you through the “bring a plate” season.
This year's range includes Christmas tarts, Brownie Balls, Christmas Balls, White Christmas and gluten free options. Choose the size that's right for you … View more
We have a stunning range of hampers available for gifts, as a present for a host or to see you through the “bring a plate” season.
This year's range includes Christmas tarts, Brownie Balls, Christmas Balls, White Christmas and gluten free options. Choose the size that's right for you and we can deliver it New Zealand wide with a gift card from you.

Our hampers are available to order online for delivery New Zealand wide from www.loafshop.co.nz... in store at the Loaf Shop at 92 Gavin Street, Ellerslie, open 7 days a week from 8:30 – 4:00pm.

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1925 days ago

Poll: Do you think changing the Auckland alert level is needed?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

New Zealand is currently at level 1 however as a new community case was confirmed on November 12 with potential of wider spread, Aucklanders await news of whether there will be a level change.

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Do you think changing the Auckland alert level is needed?
  • 4.7% Yes, a complete lockdown is best
    4.7% Complete
  • 18.8% Yes, an alert level between 2-3 is needed
    18.8% Complete
  • 67.2% No, stay at level 1
    67.2% Complete
  • 9.4% Remove all alert level restrictions
    9.4% Complete
981 votes
1923 days ago

Watch Stuff Circuit’s new documentary, Emma

The Team Reporter from Stuff

At two weeks old, Emma was left at an orphanage in Russia. After three years, Emma was adopted by a New Zealand family and brought here for a new life - but that didn’t work out how it was supposed to. Emma was diagnosed with foetal alcohol syndrome and reactive attachment disorder. Parenting her… View moreAt two weeks old, Emma was left at an orphanage in Russia. After three years, Emma was adopted by a New Zealand family and brought here for a new life - but that didn’t work out how it was supposed to. Emma was diagnosed with foetal alcohol syndrome and reactive attachment disorder. Parenting her became a nightmare, and it ended in tragedy.

Emma has faced more challenges and rejections than most people could cope with. And now, she wants to take on the biggest challenge of her life - finding answers to those most fundamental questions: who am I? Where did I come from?
Watch now

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