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Yes, you heard correctly. We have opened up 10 new enrolment places! Read more about who we are, what we do and, of course, what our parents think at the link below. We look forward to our newcomers joining the Seven Stars Kindergarten whanau!
As part of our Annual Budget 2022/2023 we are proposing to give local boards greater responsibility for making decisions on local services to ensure they meet the needs of our communities.
This backgrounder (click on 'Read More') explains what’s proposed and we are keen to get your … View moreAs part of our Annual Budget 2022/2023 we are proposing to give local boards greater responsibility for making decisions on local services to ensure they meet the needs of our communities.
This backgrounder (click on 'Read More') explains what’s proposed and we are keen to get your views.
The budget consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 28 March 2022.
Find out more information and Have Your Say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023 here: bit.ly...
#AKHaveYourSay
Kia ora neighbours, a council-led project aimed at making Henderson safer, which led to community backlash, cost ratepayers and taxpayers more than $1.3 million.
The Henderson Streets for People trial was launched in May and included a traffic flow plan, which redirected traffic to Alderman Drive,… View moreKia ora neighbours, a council-led project aimed at making Henderson safer, which led to community backlash, cost ratepayers and taxpayers more than $1.3 million.
The Henderson Streets for People trial was launched in May and included a traffic flow plan, which redirected traffic to Alderman Drive, artwork at the intersection of Great North Rd, Railside Ave and Ratanui St, a trial of bus-only lanes, and “safe shared paths” for people on bikes and scooters.
The trial was opposed by many locals and business owners, with two protests and an online petition of more than 5000 signatures.
At the time, residents labelled the trial a “nuisance” and said the changes had caused traffic “chaos”.
How do you feel about the cost of the project?
Read the full story at the link below.
Auckland Council’s proposal to scrap bin tags in favour of rates-funded rubbish collections has been labelled “unfair” by residents who produce very little waste.
West Auckland, North Shore and Papakura residents have been on a pay-as-you-throw system for their kerbside rubbish collection … View moreAuckland Council’s proposal to scrap bin tags in favour of rates-funded rubbish collections has been labelled “unfair” by residents who produce very little waste.
West Auckland, North Shore and Papakura residents have been on a pay-as-you-throw system for their kerbside rubbish collection since 2017-2018.
This system was to be implemented across the region, however, Auckland Council now believes the price of bin tags will need to be much higher to incentivise residents to reduce their waste.
So, it is proposing to move the entire region to a rates-funded collection service, the price of which is determined by what size bins residents use.
The council estimates that with a standard 120 litre rubbish bin, this will cost households $314 per year, which covers rubbish, recycling and inorganic collection. In 2023, the council will also roll out a food scraps collection service, which is not optional and will bring the rate up to $375.
For those who put out a 120L bin each week, the rates-funded model will cost them less than the current PAYT system, at $2.89 per week compared to a $4.25 bin tag.
However for those who are low-waste, the rates-funded system may cost them more.
Click 'read more' for the full story on Stuff.
Massive welcome to all our newbies! It’s been awesome to have so many new peeps join us thanks to our Neighbourly push. If you’re keen to get fit for FREE (no catches, promise), just rock up to the Domain. Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 9am. We meet at the back of the Museum … View moreMassive welcome to all our newbies! It’s been awesome to have so many new peeps join us thanks to our Neighbourly push. If you’re keen to get fit for FREE (no catches, promise), just rock up to the Domain. Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 9am. We meet at the back of the Museum 👊🏼👊🏼
Celia Hay, featured in the recent issue of the New Zealand Wine Growers Magazine with the Women in Wine Series.
Joelle Thomson writes about the Christchurch earthquake that forced Celia Hay to move to Auckland. After 10 years in the north 2021 was another challenging year. During the long … View moreCelia Hay, featured in the recent issue of the New Zealand Wine Growers Magazine with the Women in Wine Series.
Joelle Thomson writes about the Christchurch earthquake that forced Celia Hay to move to Auckland. After 10 years in the north 2021 was another challenging year. During the long uncertain months of tighter restrictions, Celia was working on a series of NZQA Micro-credentials (short part-time courses).
While any day makes for a great opportunity to celebrate the women in your life, International Women’s Day gives you one more reason to do exactly that. International Women’s Day is on March 8th, and is a global day that recognises the incredible achievements of women, raises awareness, and … View moreWhile any day makes for a great opportunity to celebrate the women in your life, International Women’s Day gives you one more reason to do exactly that. International Women’s Day is on March 8th, and is a global day that recognises the incredible achievements of women, raises awareness, and encourages others to advocate for gender equality.
So this farcical has gone from a so called 'peaceful, loving' protest, to a virus riddled occupation full of filth, excrement and foul language etc ... to a violent situation where everything including the kitchen sink are now being thrown at the Police.
Apparently some protesters have … View moreSo this farcical has gone from a so called 'peaceful, loving' protest, to a virus riddled occupation full of filth, excrement and foul language etc ... to a violent situation where everything including the kitchen sink are now being thrown at the Police.
Apparently some protesters have been in possession of various weapons, including fire extinguishers, a cord set up as a trip wire, paint-filled projectiles, homemade plywood shields and pitchforks.
Currently there is a tent burning rapidly, all the while protesters are throwing fuel on the flames including mattresses as well as signs. They are throwing whatever they can on the fire including rubbish bins.
Protesters are hurling projectiles, including metal pipes at police officers.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!
To all of you who chose to protest, and I use that word loosely as it's not a protest, YOU DON'T SPEAK FOR ME and you sure as heck don't speak for the majority of us. So stop saying you are😡
You are an embarrassment now, both nationally and internationally - the shame of it all.
And what exactly did you achieve excluding notoriety? NOTHING! Absolutely nothing!
GO HOME!!!!
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Kia ora neighbours, a surfer at one of Auckland’s west coast beaches helped to rescue a family who got into trouble in the water.
Shortly after 7.30pm on Sunday, the Piha Surf Life Saving search and rescue squad was alerted by police to a child in distress off Piha’s Lion Rock.
A spokesman … View moreKia ora neighbours, a surfer at one of Auckland’s west coast beaches helped to rescue a family who got into trouble in the water.
Shortly after 7.30pm on Sunday, the Piha Surf Life Saving search and rescue squad was alerted by police to a child in distress off Piha’s Lion Rock.
A spokesman for Northern region surf lifesaving said volunteers responded to the incident immediately from their homes and three lifeguards swam into the water with rescue tubes.
But by this time, the children and their father were already back on the shore, with the help of surfer and Piha local Nick Brown-Haysom.
Read the full story at the link below.
Wrapping up this week with students from Green Bay High school and St. Dominic's College as a part of their Cookery program in school. This week they have learned essential knife skills, traditional vegetable cuts, and Minestrone soup.
“Bargains galore! Come in and see what you can find!” Women’s and children’s clothing 1/2 price except for new/designer rack. Men’s women’s and children’s summer footwear
1/2 price. We also have selected homewares at 1/2 price. Sale starts today Monday 7th of March.Come visit us at :… View more“Bargains galore! Come in and see what you can find!” Women’s and children’s clothing 1/2 price except for new/designer rack. Men’s women’s and children’s summer footwear
1/2 price. We also have selected homewares at 1/2 price. Sale starts today Monday 7th of March.Come visit us at : 435 Great North Road Henderson 09 8351152 See you in store.
Enjoy a 9-day dream touring experience for two across the South Island. T's and C's apply.
For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?
Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.
For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive … View moreFor many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?
Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.
For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive 'Explained' straight to your inbox, here.
A revised classic loved by so many to fit around today's turmoil, sung by the incredibly talented Kiwi Shirley Șerban🥰
Truly beautiful and having it sung in a cupboard or room without soundproofing has given it by accident, a wonderful haunting element to it🤩
Enjoy everyone😍
… View moreA revised classic loved by so many to fit around today's turmoil, sung by the incredibly talented Kiwi Shirley Șerban🥰
Truly beautiful and having it sung in a cupboard or room without soundproofing has given it by accident, a wonderful haunting element to it🤩
Enjoy everyone😍
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