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Great “hands on” event from Botany Library! Plenty of time to get organised.
N.B. Don’t forget to register your entry using the link below. 🎏
“Join our Christmas Parol Making Competition that is open to all ages and backgrounds. ⭐🌟⭐
Show off your creativity and festive … View moreGreat “hands on” event from Botany Library! Plenty of time to get organised.
N.B. Don’t forget to register your entry using the link below. 🎏
“Join our Christmas Parol Making Competition that is open to all ages and backgrounds. ⭐🌟⭐
Show off your creativity and festive spirit for a chance to win a number of amazing prizes!
Everyone is welcome, so gather your materials and let your holiday imagination shine! Please hand in your Lanterns by Sunday 23/11/25 into Botany Library. Best of luck! 🎄🏮🎄
*Note: please register your entry via our Google Form link: docs.google.com...
to check our competition rules & guidelines and also to be into win our incredible prizes! 🎉”
Original post credit: Botany Library/Auckland Council Libraries
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Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $20,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your … View moreWhy spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your place at The Helier today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.
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Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment … View moreJoin us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
It’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give… View moreIt’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give this ghoul a hand!
🦇 Wednesday from Trentham – representing the family in true spooky fashion
Vote for your favourite and help crown this year’s Fang-tastic Pet Champion! 🏆
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! 💸
🕸️ Don’t ghost us — vote now!
Our advisor is available for advocacy for all taxation issues or tax-related matters. This is a 15-minute guidance session to inform clients of next steps (it is not a consultation).
To book a session please phone:
Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga 09-576 8331 or call/text WhatsApp 028 438 2188… View moreOur advisor is available for advocacy for all taxation issues or tax-related matters. This is a 15-minute guidance session to inform clients of next steps (it is not a consultation).
To book a session please phone:
Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga 09-576 8331 or call/text WhatsApp 028 438 2188
Email enquiries.pakuranga@cab.org.nz
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Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View moreLabour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?
🚦Two new non-financial sanctions focused on job searches and upskilling, launch today under the Government's beneficiary traffic light scheme. 🚦
The new sanctions are:
👉🏼 Report Job Search: a requirement to undertake and report on a minimum of three job-search activities every… View more🚦Two new non-financial sanctions focused on job searches and upskilling, launch today under the Government's beneficiary traffic light scheme. 🚦
The new sanctions are:
👉🏼 Report Job Search: a requirement to undertake and report on a minimum of three job-search activities every week for four weeks. This sanction supports increased accountability for beneficiaries who are meant to be looking for work.
👉🏼 Upskilling: a requirement to attend and participate in one or more employment-related training courses or programmes for a minimum of five hours per week over four weeks. This sanction supports beneficiaries to build the skills they need to get into work.
Beneficiaries on their first obligation failure would only be eligible for these non-financial sanctions if they were in active case management or had dependent children, and they must attend an MSD appointment.
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston said the obligations were passed by Parliament in May and that they were not "unduly onerous".
"They're basic expectations. They reinforce accountability for those failing to meet their obligations, while also recognising that reducing benefits isn’t the answer for everyone."
Upston noted most job seekers were fulfilling obligations with less than 2% on the red or orange settings. "The 98.5% of job seekers at green are committed to finding work, and MSD is fully committed to supporting them to do so."
The traffic light system, introduced in August last year, categorises beneficiaries with work or social obligations into green, orange, or red status.
Those in orange have breached obligations without a valid reason. If they fail to comply within five working days, they move to red and face sanctions.
Text credit: 1news.co.nz
Image credit (altered): NZ Herald/123Rf
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These kākāpō, rainbow lorikeet and ruru birds are a hoot for the kids to make using pinecones and their favourite Resene colours. Find out how to make and paint your own feathered friends with these easy step by step instructions.
It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!
Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆
*Unleash your … View moreIt is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!
Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆
*Unleash your imagination before the 30th of October to be in to win!
Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Norman Talo, 50, who has a warrant for his arrest.
Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Talo is thought to be in the wider Auckland area.
Anyone with information is urged not to approach him … View morePolice are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Norman Talo, 50, who has a warrant for his arrest.
Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Talo is thought to be in the wider Auckland area.
Anyone with information is urged not to approach him and instead to call 111 immediately and quote file number 241018/9095.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
⚠️Public urged to look out for hornets in Auckland⚠️
Biosecurity New Zealand has been quick to respond to the threat of a small yellow-legged hornet (YLH) nest reported by a resident in the suburb of Glenfield.
It is the first time that a queen YLH has been found in New Zealand, after two… View more⚠️Public urged to look out for hornets in Auckland⚠️
Biosecurity New Zealand has been quick to respond to the threat of a small yellow-legged hornet (YLH) nest reported by a resident in the suburb of Glenfield.
It is the first time that a queen YLH has been found in New Zealand, after two male hornets were found earlier this year.
The YLH feeds on honeybees 🐝💔 as well as other insects.
We are very fortunate to be free of hornet populations in NZ. Please spread this to your networks—we need the help of Aucklanders to eliminate any further risk.
Take a photo of any suspected sightings 📸 (as with any wasp keep your distance) and report it online at report.mpi.govt.nz or call 0800 80 99 66. ☎️
What do yellow-legged hornets look like?
These hornets (a hornet is a type of wasp) are larger than the other five species of wasps in NZ. They are round 2 cm to 3 cm long with a black head and a yellow face. Between the first and second abdominal segment is a narrow yellow band. The wings are a smoky brown colour and not transparent like other common wasps.
🔗Check this MPI fact sheet to see a detailed image of these wasps and their nests: www.mpi.govt.nz...
Aucklanders, a friendly reminder that all 14 Tūpuna Maunga will be closed in the evenings during Guy Fawkes to help prevent fireworks-related fires. 🔥🚫
Recent fires have caused serious damage to these sacred sites — including Te Pane o Mataoho / Māngere Mountain last year. Even one spark… View moreAucklanders, a friendly reminder that all 14 Tūpuna Maunga will be closed in the evenings during Guy Fawkes to help prevent fireworks-related fires. 🔥🚫
Recent fires have caused serious damage to these sacred sites — including Te Pane o Mataoho / Māngere Mountain last year. Even one spark can harm the cultural and natural beauty of our maunga.
Let’s protect these special places together.
‼️ Latest update from Eastern Busway. ‼️
“Kia ora,
We’d like to let you know about upcoming work as part of the Eastern Busway project so that you’re informed ahead of time.
Changes will be in place on Tī Rākau Drive in both directions between Pakūranga Road and William … View more‼️ Latest update from Eastern Busway. ‼️
“Kia ora,
We’d like to let you know about upcoming work as part of the Eastern Busway project so that you’re informed ahead of time.
Changes will be in place on Tī Rākau Drive in both directions between Pakūranga Road and William Roberts Road from Friday 24 October to Saturday 27 December. Please see the attached map.
Important information
There will be one lane open in each direction on Ti Rākau Drive and the right turn from Tī Rākau Drive to the South Eastern Highway will be closed.
Motorists will be able to access the South Eastern Highway using Rā Hihi – flyover.
Please allow extra travel time during peak hours while everyone adjusts to the reduced lane layout.
A section of footpath will be closed between the South Eastern Highway and Tiraumea Drive, along with the pedestrian crossings at that location. Signs will guide people to the nearest pedestrian crossing by Mattson Road to cross Tī Rākau Drive. Your safety is our priority, please only use pedestrian crossings.
When it’s completed, the Eastern Busway will provide transport options for people to get to more places, more frequently. Thank you for your patience while the busway is built.
Further information about the Eastern Busway project is at easternbusway.nz.... You’re also welcome to contact our Customer and Community team on info@easternbusway.nz or call 0800 287 929.
Kind regards
Eastern Busway Team “
Info and image credit: Eastern Busway
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