Swanson, Auckland

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1340 days ago

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki (AAF) - April 2021

Auckland Arts Festival

We continue into April with a final grouping of five exciting shows Tuesday 6th–Sunday 11th!

First up, The Haka Party Incident presented with Auckland Theatre Company is a provocative, resonant, and unforgettable show. On this week from Tuesday 6 –Saturday 10 April.

Next, … View more
We continue into April with a final grouping of five exciting shows Tuesday 6th–Sunday 11th!

First up, The Haka Party Incident presented with Auckland Theatre Company is a provocative, resonant, and unforgettable show. On this week from Tuesday 6 –Saturday 10 April.

Next, Reb Fountain & The Black Quartet: The Boy Next Door will blow you away with an evening paying homage to the work of the inimitable Nick Cave at Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday 7 April.

Subtle Dances, the premiere work from BalletCollective Aotearoa with NZTrio debuts on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 April at the Bruce Mason Centre.

If you’d like to do some dancing yourself, the New Moon Folk Ball will provide that opportunity on Friday 9 April, led by the iconic Michael Parmenter.

And on Sunday 11 April, join Sistema Aotearoa in celebrating their 10th birthday at Tekau! with a free performance featuring 250 young musicians across a 100-piece string orchestra and choir of 150.

Don’t miss out on your final chance to enjoy AAF in 2021!
Find out more

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1341 days ago

Free banana boxes

Honour from Ranui

We're moving house and have way more banana boxes than we need. Approx 40 to give away, pick up in Ranui.

Free

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1341 days ago

Get decorating and $ave!

Resene

HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to … View more
HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or what prep is required, Resene staff can help you every step of the way.

Resene products are designed and made in NZ and have been since Resene started in Wellington over 75 years ago.

Come in and get inspired to make the most of your home.
Learn more

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1341 days ago

Don’t miss your collection day

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council will continue to service your kerbside collections during the Easter Holiday, but with some changes to collection dates. All collections will return to normal on 12 April 2021. Find out more

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1342 days ago

AUTUMN OFFER

Platinum Waterblasting

20% OFF ROOF TREATMENTS AND WATER BLASTING OF DECKS AND DRIVEWAYS.

Treat your property to a make-over. Renew your roof by getting rid of algae, moss and lichen and bring your deck and driveway back to life.

For a limited time only!
Contact us today to arrange a quote.
Terms and conditions … View more
20% OFF ROOF TREATMENTS AND WATER BLASTING OF DECKS AND DRIVEWAYS.

Treat your property to a make-over. Renew your roof by getting rid of algae, moss and lichen and bring your deck and driveway back to life.

For a limited time only!
Contact us today to arrange a quote.
Terms and conditions apply.

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1342 days ago

Tsunami siren test on Sunday 4 April

The Team from Auckland Council

A friendly reminder, at noon this Sunday 4 April Auckland Emergency Management will be testing the tsunami siren network across the Auckland region. This is a test we do twice a year with the change of day light saving. When the sirens sound, you are not required to do anything. During the test, … View moreA friendly reminder, at noon this Sunday 4 April Auckland Emergency Management will be testing the tsunami siren network across the Auckland region. This is a test we do twice a year with the change of day light saving. When the sirens sound, you are not required to do anything. During the test, the sirens may sound a number of times for a maximum of 10 minutes. On Sunday, we will only be testing the siren network, not all forms of alerts.

You can find out more info about our siren testing and the locations of the tsunami sirens here: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

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1342 days ago
1342 days ago

This Auckland business needs your support!

Prospa

A huge congratulations to Lynnae Palu from F45 Training Takapuna. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now she needs your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Lynnae Palu. Thanks for bringing … View more
A huge congratulations to Lynnae Palu from F45 Training Takapuna. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now she needs your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Lynnae Palu. Thanks for bringing joy to your community.

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Nominated by Becky West from Takapuna: "With no ability to trade in Level 3 or above, they still keep their members engaged and motivated with online workouts and daily challenges even though memberships are on hold and the gym is closed. They really are more like a family than a gym ❤️."
Vote for Lynnae

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1343 days ago

Graduation day for Advanced & Diploma Chefs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This week, we were very happy to host a graduation luncheon for the students, families and friends of the Advanced Level 4 programme and Level 5 Diploma Chefs.

The Diploma chefs achievement comes after nearly TWO years of chopping, preparing and cooking and many tests and assignments and a bunch … View more
This week, we were very happy to host a graduation luncheon for the students, families and friends of the Advanced Level 4 programme and Level 5 Diploma Chefs.

The Diploma chefs achievement comes after nearly TWO years of chopping, preparing and cooking and many tests and assignments and a bunch of hard work plus some serious determination and the privilege of remote cooking through FOUR Lockdowns!

The Advanced Level 4 chefs started in June 2020 and worked through their programme with only THREE lockdowns and remote cooking. Needless to say, we are delighted to be able to award these qualifications after what can only be described as a roller-coasted period.

The menu included Gratinated Snapper with mushroom, spinach with Sauce Hollandaise, Pigeon Bay lamb with corn, polenta, baked cherry tomatoes and basil and Crêpe with raspberry parfait and vanilla cream to finish.

1343 days ago

Traffic Update

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Are you planning to head away this Easter weekend?

Here's what you need to know:

- Police and Waka Kotahi NZTA are warning the roads could be busier than usual this weekend as people head away for Easter.

- MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch over the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you planning to head away this Easter weekend?

Here's what you need to know:

- Police and Waka Kotahi NZTA are warning the roads could be busier than usual this weekend as people head away for Easter.

- MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch over the the upper half of the North Island. Heavy rain is also expected.

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1343 days ago

Get more of Stuff delivered to your inbox

The Team Reporter from Stuff

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Get more of Stuff delivered to your inbox with our free email newsletters.

Whether you need the day's top news in two minutes flat, breaking news alerts, gorgeous home inspiration, travel deals, sports highlights, or updates on what's making headlines in your city - … View more
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1343 days ago

Looking for something to do this long weekend?

Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is open every day throughout Easter, making it the perfect time to visit our largest-ever exhibition Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art.

Bring the whole whānau to visit this free exhibition, with heaps of hands-on activities for the tamariki throughout … View more
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is open every day throughout Easter, making it the perfect time to visit our largest-ever exhibition Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art.

Bring the whole whānau to visit this free exhibition, with heaps of hands-on activities for the tamariki throughout the long weekend including drop-in art-making, the engaging Manu family trail, and the immersive ngahere (forest, ecosystem) created by artist Charlotte Graham.
Find out more

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1344 days ago

FREE Geranium plants x 3 - GONE!!!

Fiona from Henderson

I have 3 geranium plants that need to find a new home.
I will dig them out on the same day or the day before.

The colours are in the pic - but not necessarily these same plants.

First in, first served.
ONLY REPLY IF YOU ARE GOING TO PICK THEM UP PLEASE.
(There have been far too many time wasters,… View more
I have 3 geranium plants that need to find a new home.
I will dig them out on the same day or the day before.

The colours are in the pic - but not necessarily these same plants.

First in, first served.
ONLY REPLY IF YOU ARE GOING TO PICK THEM UP PLEASE.
(There have been far too many time wasters, thus creating an unwanted time lag for those people who genuinely want items)

Free

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1346 days ago

Poll: Should all Auckland shops be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Restrictions on trading over Easter have frustrated Auckland retailers desperate for business in the wake of four Covid-19 lockdowns.

Only shops selling certain goods can legally trade on Easter Sunday, and those breaching conditions can be fined up to $1000.

But Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says … View more
Restrictions on trading over Easter have frustrated Auckland retailers desperate for business in the wake of four Covid-19 lockdowns.

Only shops selling certain goods can legally trade on Easter Sunday, and those breaching conditions can be fined up to $1000.

But Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says critics have left it too late, as the process to change trading rules can take over a year.

Local government has had the power to rule on whether retailers can open on Easter Sunday since the National government passed the responsibility down in 2016.

Prior to this, only shops that sell necessities, such as dairies, service stations, and pharmacies, were given exemptions to trade.

Thirty-nine of the country’s 67 councils have created bylaws to date allowing retailers to open if they want, but Auckland, Wellington, and other major centres remain opposed.

Newmarket Business Association chief executive Mark Thomas said the restrictions are “ridiculous and out of date”.

“There are so many discrepancies in the law it seems a bit ludicrous,” he said.

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

Should all Auckland shops be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday?
  • 58.3% Yes
    58.3% Complete
  • 38.9% No
    38.9% Complete
  • 2.8% Unsure- it's too complex
    2.8% Complete
1205 votes
1346 days ago

Love rugby? Get all the action delivered straight to your inbox

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.

Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each … View more
Hi neighbours,

We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.

Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each Monday evening at 7pm.

Love rugby? Sign up here.

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