Local Elections
🌿 Dear Neighbours of the Waitākere Ranges, 🌿
Our community is unique — rich with diversity, natural beauty, and the strong spirit of everyday families working hard to make a better life. But too often, our voices are drowned out by the same old faces and the same old politics.
I, QURESHI, Rizwan Ahmed, am standing as a candidate for the Waitākere Ranges Local Board because I believe it’s time for fresh energy, fair representation, and real change.
✅ I will stand up for families, young people, and seniors who deserve a stronger voice.
✅ I will work to make our neighbourhoods safer, greener, and more connected.
✅ I will bring transparency, accountability, and community-first decision making.
This election is about you – your hopes, your future, and your right to be heard. Together, we can shape a board that reflects all of us, not just a select few.
🗳️ On election day, I humbly ask you to place your trust in me.
Vote for QURESHI, Rizwan Ahmed – your voice, your future.
Night-time roadworks on SH16
From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
NZCCM Massage and English Programmes
The New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine (NZCCM) offers industry-focused Massage and English programmes that prepare students for professional practice.
Students gain strong Anatomy and Physiology knowledge, hands-on experience in the student clinic, and pathways into health and wellbeing careers. NZCCM actively incorporates tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori, partnering with local marae for cultural learning and community treatments.
As Auckland’s only provider of Massage diplomas, NZCCM is enrolling now for February 2026 Programmes include the Level 5 Wellness and Relaxation Massage Diploma and the Level 6 Remedial Massage Diploma, both NZQA-approved with intensive block courses. NZCCM also offers NZCEL Level 4 for academic English preparation.
Open Days will be held on 12 December and 23 January.
Contact: 09 580 2376 or auck@chinesemedicine.ac.nz
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Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
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