Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland

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2382 days ago

Tomorrow is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 💜

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.

If … View more
Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.

If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse know that it's okay to speak out...

Call 0800 EA NOT OK (08000 32 668 65) for free and confidential help or visit the Age Concern New Zealand website for more advice and resources:

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2383 days ago

Heavy fog in Auckland affects more than 50 flights

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Bad news for those travelling in and out of Auckland Airport today - serious fog and cloud has disrupted more than 50 flights.

It's the second day in a row of fog disruption, with dozens of flights cancelled and delayed on Thursday.

To read more about which flights are … View more
Hey neighbours,

Bad news for those travelling in and out of Auckland Airport today - serious fog and cloud has disrupted more than 50 flights.

It's the second day in a row of fog disruption, with dozens of flights cancelled and delayed on Thursday.

To read more about which flights are affected, click here.

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2382 days ago
2383 days ago

Autumn art made easy

Resene ColorShop Westgate

With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and … View more
With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2383 days ago

Autumn art made easy

The Team from Resene ColorShop Henderson

With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and … View more
With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2383 days ago

Foggy Thursday morning in Auckland

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

More than 60 domestic flights were affected by fog over Auckland on Thursday morning. Met Service meteorologist Andy Best said the fog should clear up around midday.
Thank you to Lalit Rane for sharing this photo he took from Mount Eden of the Sky Tower peeping from a blanket of fog.
Do you like … View more
More than 60 domestic flights were affected by fog over Auckland on Thursday morning. Met Service meteorologist Andy Best said the fog should clear up around midday.
Thank you to Lalit Rane for sharing this photo he took from Mount Eden of the Sky Tower peeping from a blanket of fog.
Do you like fog, or find it a nuisance? Let us know in the comments.
[Please type NFP if your comment is not for print.]

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2383 days ago

Dementia for Famillies Support Group

Christine Campus Manager from Kalandra Education Group

Our Dementia for Families events are gaining momentum. The need for informative content and a platform where Carers can interact person-to-person appears evident. At the conclusion of these events participants will be asked how often they wish to meet. A support group will be established with … View moreOur Dementia for Families events are gaining momentum. The need for informative content and a platform where Carers can interact person-to-person appears evident. At the conclusion of these events participants will be asked how often they wish to meet. A support group will be established with Kalandra as the neucleus. Ongoing support meetings will continue and ideas and circumstances shared. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer any concerns or questions.
There's still time to register for our final two Dementia for Families events.
Either: Sunday 23, June from 2pm-3.30pm or
Wednesday, 26 June from 6.30pm -8.00pm.
Hope to see you there !

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2383 days ago

Mate Ma’a Tonga fan day: Monday 17 June, 3.30pm, Mt Smart Stadium

Helen Shaw from

The Mate Ma’a Tonga team are inviting their fans to attend the Auckland fan day (full details below) on Monday 17 June at Mt Smart Stadium for a chance to meet the team ahead of the Oceania Cup Test against the Kiwis on 22 June.
The event, starting at 3.30pm, will feature a DJ, junior … View more
The Mate Ma’a Tonga team are inviting their fans to attend the Auckland fan day (full details below) on Monday 17 June at Mt Smart Stadium for a chance to meet the team ahead of the Oceania Cup Test against the Kiwis on 22 June.
The event, starting at 3.30pm, will feature a DJ, junior performances and signing and selfie stations.

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2383 days ago

Poll: Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View more
Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.

To read more, click here

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Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?
  • 27.7% Yes
    27.7% Complete
  • 72.3% No
    72.3% Complete
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