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1011 days ago

3 x Sparking Sheet curtains of 5 ft length each

Rajeev from Flat Bush

Gorgeous, unopened and unused sparking sheer transparent net tissue eyelet curtains, pack of 3 for immediate sale. The price is for all three curtain panels. Had bought these for home decor but the decor plans have changed. Pick up from Flat Bush. Please connect with me at 0211602804 for any … View moreGorgeous, unopened and unused sparking sheer transparent net tissue eyelet curtains, pack of 3 for immediate sale. The price is for all three curtain panels. Had bought these for home decor but the decor plans have changed. Pick up from Flat Bush. Please connect with me at 0211602804 for any queries or questions.

Price: $30

1012 days ago

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1014 days ago

Bathroom extraction

Savio from Flat Bush

Looking for recommendations for a reliable and affordable Electrician who can install a bathroom extractor fan. Thanks

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1012 days ago

Urgent Sale - 2 Piece Mustard Lounge set

Sandhya from Flat Bush

1 x 3 seater
1 x 2 seater

Near new condition
Price neg.

Negotiable

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1012 days ago

Urgent sale - Black Bedroom suite with Tempur mattress

Sandhya from Flat Bush

1 queen bed with 4 drawers
2 bedside cabinets
1 dresser
1 Tempur mattress
(Accessories not included)

Contact Sandhya on 0211581832 (no time wasters please)
Negotiable

Negotiable

1013 days ago

Draft Regional Parks Management Plan

The Team from Auckland Council

Last 2 weeks to have your say on the Draft Regional Parks Management Plan.
Find out more by clicking on 'Read More'.
#AKHaveYourSay

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1013 days ago

Tipsy pot tower

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Brighten up any garden corner, balcony or deck; paint pots using Resene paints and plantwith perennial herbs or cascading flowers. Find out how to create your own.

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1013 days ago

Wasp Wipeout is back!

Wasp Wipeout

This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.

If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s … View more
This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.

If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s Givealittle page is now live and we’re aiming to fundraise $25,000 for the Tasman Environment Trust. All money raised will go towards the purchase of bait and bait stations to continue and expand wasp control operations.

Find out more about this destructive pest by reading through our new interactive feature on Stuff which explores the tools we have in the fight to rid wasps from New Zealand for good.
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1014 days ago

Thursday 17th February Newsletter

Communications from James Cook High School

‼️IMPORTANT NOTICE regarding next week Monday 21st February‼️

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1015 days ago

Poll: How should our kerbside rubbish collection services be paid for?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau.

Auckland Council is looking to scrap bin tags in parts of Auckland.

The bin tags – or a pay as you throw (PAYT) system – were rolled out in West Auckland, Papakura and on the North Shore between 2017 and 2018.

Rather than paying for kerbside rubbish collection as … View more
Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau.

Auckland Council is looking to scrap bin tags in parts of Auckland.

The bin tags – or a pay as you throw (PAYT) system – were rolled out in West Auckland, Papakura and on the North Shore between 2017 and 2018.

Rather than paying for kerbside rubbish collection as part of their rates, residents in these areas purchase bin tags from supermarkets, council service centres and libraries, and attach them to their bin on rubbish collection day.

The bin tags were part of the council’s strategy to achieve its goal of zero waste to landfill by 2040, with one standard sized bin (120L, bin tag cost $4.25) fitting the equivalent of, and removing the need for, two plastic rubbish bags.

The council had planned on rolling out this system across the entire region, however it now believes it is too expensive to operate and lacks the financial incentive needed to make people reduce their waste.

Now, it is proposing to move the entire region to a rates-funded collection service, with the choice of three rubbish bin sizes to cater to different household needs and costs.

If the proposal to goes ahead, it is estimated Aucklanders will pay $314 per year for their rubbish, recycling and inorganic collection. Including food scraps collection, this will cost $375.

If the entire region moves to a PAYT system, it is expected each household would spend $353 on bin tags each year, or $415 including food scraps collection. This estimate is based on the current average collection rate of a household with a standard 120L bin.

Consultation on the matter will begin on February 28. So, what do you think should happen?

Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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How should our kerbside rubbish collection services be paid for?
  • 34.6% Bin tags make me consider what I send to landfill
    34.6% Complete
  • 40.2% Rates-funded collection is easier than using bin tags
    40.2% Complete
  • 19.9% Rates-funded collection, but bin tags available for those with little waste
    19.9% Complete
  • 5.4% Undecided - tell us in the comments
    5.4% Complete
784 votes
1014 days ago

Love food, hate waste? Apply for a grant today

The Team from Auckland Council

Are you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?

We’re giving away $50,000 to help Aucklanders make it happen.

Apply for a grant now: bit.ly...
Applications are open until 28 February.

Find out more about the … View more
Are you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?

We’re giving away $50,000 to help Aucklanders make it happen.

Apply for a grant now: bit.ly...
Applications are open until 28 February.

Find out more about the grants: bit.ly...

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1014 days ago

Māngere Birthing centre staff frustrated as 'siren battlers' park up

Melanie Earley Reporter from Manukau Courier

Kia ora neighbours, new parents are experiencing sleepless nights due to cars blaring loud music outside the Māngere birthing unit.

It comes after West Aucklanders spoke out about “siren battlers” blasting Celine Dion songs in the small hours of the morning. One woman said she was planning to… View more
Kia ora neighbours, new parents are experiencing sleepless nights due to cars blaring loud music outside the Māngere birthing unit.

It comes after West Aucklanders spoke out about “siren battlers” blasting Celine Dion songs in the small hours of the morning. One woman said she was planning to move out over the noise.

Nga Hau Māngere Birthing Centre chief executive Chloe Wright said that a couple of weekends ago a car meet with more than 100 vehicles was hosted in the Māngere Town Centre, beside the unit. Loud music carried on throughout the night.

Since then, Wright said, a number of drivers had been showing up to the car park and having “siren battles”, as well as urinating outside the centre.

Have you been impacted by siren battlers?

Read the full story at the link below.

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1015 days ago

Need a Bathroom or Kitchen Makeover?

The Team from The Building Guys

Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years’ renovation experience then choose us.

We are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), David (the plumber), Ryan (the electrician), and Russell (the tiler) to… View more
Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years’ renovation experience then choose us.

We are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), David (the plumber), Ryan (the electrician), and Russell (the tiler) to do every job right.

Our team follows industry guidelines on coronavirus safety procedures to keep your family protected.

Book online using the link below or call Lucy on 021 022 55 388 for a chat about your amazing renovation plans.

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1015 days ago

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1015 days ago

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Need an expert to assess your windows & doors?
We will come to you anywhere you are!

We are taking all precautionary measures to protect you and to minimise the risk of further spread in our local communities !

Book a visit today on 0800 252500

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