Point Chevalier, Auckland

A month after Auckland speed limits dropped, actual speeds haven't changed

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, it's been a month since the speed limit on central Auckland roads was slashed - so it may surprise you to know that journey times have barely changed.

Reduce work travel

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Kelly Tarlton's shark bus sells for $31,500 after feeding frenzy on Trade Me

Josephine Franks And Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

There must be something in the water – Kelly Tarlton’s unroadworthy shark bus has sold for a whoppin…

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Two people seriously injured after stabbing in Auckland CBD

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

A 21-year-old man has been charged following a stabbing in Auckland CBD overnight. Do you know more…

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Celebrate 30 years of Daffodil Day with us

Cancer Society

At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day … View moreAt every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day that relies on the support of more than 11,000 volunteers.

Money raised goes towards support services, education and awareness programmes, and to fund vital research into the causes and treatments of all types of cancers.

Our 30th Daffodil Day is on Friday 28th August.

Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to the Cancer Society, donate online at daffodilday.org.nz or at your local ANZ branch. Donate now

Celebrating Auckland's rangers on World Ranger Day

The Team from Auckland Council

Today is World Ranger Day, which celebrates the work rangers do to protect the planet's natural treasures and cultural heritage, and commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty.

To celebrate our very own rangers, we ran a Q&A on Instagram and Facebook stories to give you an… View moreToday is World Ranger Day, which celebrates the work rangers do to protect the planet's natural treasures and cultural heritage, and commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty.

To celebrate our very own rangers, we ran a Q&A on Instagram and Facebook stories to give you an opportunity to find out more about their important work.

In case you missed it, here are some of the interesting questions you asked them and our rangers' answers, hopefully giving you more insights into their universe.

Rubbish left at entrance

Mount Albert Presbyterian Church

Hi everyone,
We came late this afternoon to find this rubbish left at the entrance to our hall, which does not smell good. We are worried that our hall users will arrive and be greeted with this pile at the entrance. We will work to clear it by the weekend, but if you can identify the owner of … View moreHi everyone,
We came late this afternoon to find this rubbish left at the entrance to our hall, which does not smell good. We are worried that our hall users will arrive and be greeted with this pile at the entrance. We will work to clear it by the weekend, but if you can identify the owner of this rubbish, please leave us a message on our Church phone 846-7576.
Thank you.

Coronavirus: Where to get tested for Covid-19 in Auckland

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Learn and create - collage workshop with Lucie Blaževská

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

We are excited to have Lucie Blaževská join our tutoring team with her workshop Learn and Create.

This 2 hour collage workshop is on the topic of inspiring women in your lives. Women don’t have to be famous to be inspiring, the collage could based on their favourite teacher, friend, sports … View moreWe are excited to have Lucie Blaževská join our tutoring team with her workshop Learn and Create.

This 2 hour collage workshop is on the topic of inspiring women in your lives. Women don’t have to be famous to be inspiring, the collage could based on their favourite teacher, friend, sports coach, auntie or parent, the idea is to celebrate the person you admire and understand the reasons why they are so inspirational.

Lucie will offer two sessions, one for general adult women and one specifically for young women aged 13-18.

All materials provided, enrolment and prepayment is essential.

awc.org.nz or info@womenz.org.nz

Cost $10

Details in the posters attached.

Shannon Baker killing: Two jailed for leaving victim to die after home invasion

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

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Auckland Council contract cleaners to get living wage following Covid-19 pay cut

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Cleaners contracted by Auckland Council will now be paid the living wage. It comes after cleaners w…

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Auckland police shooting: Man charged with murder loses name suppression

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💞

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options … View moreAll it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, build a free community library for your street, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

This month’s theme also coincides with Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is coming up on September 1st.

Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

Are you getting our free gardening tips every week?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View moreSubscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.