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1686 days ago

NZ Bus services running as normal from today

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Aucklanders, NZ Bus services have resumed, following six days of driver suspensions affecting approximately 70,000 trips daily. The suspensions came as bus drivers stopped accepting passenger fares, in a bid for better pay work hours. On Thursday, First Union and Tramways withdrew industrial … View moreHi Aucklanders, NZ Bus services have resumed, following six days of driver suspensions affecting approximately 70,000 trips daily. The suspensions came as bus drivers stopped accepting passenger fares, in a bid for better pay work hours. On Thursday, First Union and Tramways withdrew industrial action after Auckland Council got involved with concerns of the suspension's impact on the city's public transport. However, union members and NZ Bus are yet to come to an agreement.
Were you able to catch your normal bus this morning?

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1685 days ago

How much did your mayoral favourite spend?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, the details are out on how much the mayoral candidates spent in their election campaigns, and where that money came from. The social agency trust which John Tamihere heads, put $100,000 towards his half million dollar campaign. What do you think ? Read the story below:

1685 days ago

School holiday programmes designed with fun!

The Mind Lab

We have cleverly disguised learning as fun, just like you hide the veggies in the lasagne.

We also set ourselves an internal challenge: to structure a new holiday programme every holiday; and never to create a programme that we weren't interested in doing ourselves.

That’s why your … View more
We have cleverly disguised learning as fun, just like you hide the veggies in the lasagne.

We also set ourselves an internal challenge: to structure a new holiday programme every holiday; and never to create a programme that we weren't interested in doing ourselves.

That’s why your kids love it here: because our team is as engaged, interested and new to it as your kids are. We’re all in it together exploring creativity, fun, mess, play - and learn without knowing it.

Bonus!

Bookings are now open for December 2019 and January 2020
Suitable for ages 7-12
Book now

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1685 days ago

Holiday Programme before Christmas

Debra Moore from Ambury Park Centre Inc

Hello our holiday programme has changed its dates - Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th & Friday 20th December 9am - 3pm

Would you like your 8 - 15 year old to participate in a locally based horse riding programme? Ambury Park Centre based in Mangere Bridge is offering a three day horse programme … View more
Hello our holiday programme has changed its dates - Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th & Friday 20th December 9am - 3pm

Would you like your 8 - 15 year old to participate in a locally based horse riding programme? Ambury Park Centre based in Mangere Bridge is offering a three day horse programme that includes riding, horse management & horsemanship. The course gives children a taste of what it is like to own their own horse & the opportunity to have fun with other like-minded children. Introduce your child to horse riding with experienced equine instructors through fun & learning. Open to all, from total beginners to more experienced riders.
Book for one, two or all three days. Helmets are provided. No experience necessary. $95 per rider per day.

Contact: Debra at the office : office@amburyparkcentre.org.nz or Phone: 6340763 then select 0. Ambury is situated on the picturesque Ambury Regional Park in Mangere Bridge easily accessed via the motorway systems.
Bring: Lunch, drink, boots / sturdy shoes, sunscreen

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1686 days ago

95L Bar Fridge - As New Condition

Dionne from Mount Wellington

Fridge size : W 472 x D 450 x H 850mm
Fridge weight : 21.7kg
Adjustable legs
Freezer compartment
Vegetable crisper
Temperature control

Purchased in March this year, been in storage for 3 months as I bought a bigger fridge.… View more
Fridge size : W 472 x D 450 x H 850mm
Fridge weight : 21.7kg
Adjustable legs
Freezer compartment
Vegetable crisper
Temperature control

Purchased in March this year, been in storage for 3 months as I bought a bigger fridge.

In As New Condition - still in original box for storage and easy moving.

$130 - pickup Mt Wellington.

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1686 days ago

Large Oil Canvas

Dionne from Mount Wellington

180.5cm W x 60cm H

Excellent condition.

$80 - pickup Mt Wellington.

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1686 days ago

Large Oil Canvas

Dionne from Mount Wellington

180.5cm W x 60 H

Excellent condition.

Price: $80

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1686 days ago

As New Bar Fridge 95L

Dionne from Mount Wellington

Total gross volume 95L
W 472 x D 450 x H 850mm
Fridge weight 21.7kg
Adjustable legs
Freezer compartment
Vegetable crisper
Temperature control
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Total gross volume 95L
W 472 x D 450 x H 850mm
Fridge weight 21.7kg
Adjustable legs
Freezer compartment
Vegetable crisper
Temperature control

Purchased in March 2019, but not used in the past few months as I bought a bigger one and is still in as new condition.

Still in original box for protection and easy moving.

Price: $130

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1686 days ago

Recipe: Shortbread

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking for a Christmas Special Recipe? Try baking our delicious easy Shortbread recipe.

Message:
This classic shortbread recipe is based on one from Edmond's Cookbook and is great to get the kids started on. Most shortbread recipes use caster sugar but I find that beginner cooks have … View more
Looking for a Christmas Special Recipe? Try baking our delicious easy Shortbread recipe.

Message:
This classic shortbread recipe is based on one from Edmond's Cookbook and is great to get the kids started on. Most shortbread recipes use caster sugar but I find that beginner cooks have greater success using icing sugar which is quick to cream.

Ingredients
225 g Butter, cut into cubes

225 g Flour

125 g Cornflour

125 g Icing sugar


Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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1686 days ago

Garage Sale 14/12/19

Tania from Ellerslie

Garage sale - heaps of womans plus size clothing
Freezer
Beer Fridge
Household goods
11 Rockfield Road,
Ellerslie

Negotiable

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