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New policy announced yesterday: Simplified path to residency for skilled workers www.beehive.govt.nz...
Will anyone around you benifit from it?
Have you got any questions about it?
Make an appointment with Reina Tang on our Free Immigration Consultation via Zoom on Saturday!
Sir Tim Shadbolt drew some criticism after suggesting a statue be erected in his town for his long-standing mayorship in Invercargill. This week is National Volunteer Week, a time to reflect on those who have given their time selflessly to your community and made a difference. So, which local do … View moreSir Tim Shadbolt drew some criticism after suggesting a statue be erected in his town for his long-standing mayorship in Invercargill. This week is National Volunteer Week, a time to reflect on those who have given their time selflessly to your community and made a difference. So, which local do you think deserves recognition? Tell us why!
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Auckland Family History Expo 2023
Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Friday 11 August to Sunday 13 August
Fickling Convention Centre, Three Kings (under Mt Roskill Library)
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Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group (an interest group of the NZ … View moreAuckland Family History Expo 2023
Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero
Friday 11 August to Sunday 13 August
Fickling Convention Centre, Three Kings (under Mt Roskill Library)
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz...
Auckland Libraries and the Genealogical Computing Group (an interest group of the NZ Society of Genealogists) proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.
Friday 11 August 2023: Opening event $25 per person to cover catering expenses.
Learn more and book your ticket to the Friday night opening event.
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz...
Saturday 12 August 2023: Free entrance for all. 8.30am-5.30pm. All welcome.
Sunday 13 August 2023: Free entrance for all. 8.30am-5.30pm. All welcome.
Take advantage of our free seminars, from beginner to advanced, computer-based tutorials, ask-an-expert sessions and research assistance on Saturday 12 August and Sunday 13 August.
No booking required. Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.
Speakers from UK, US, Tahiti, Australia and New Zealand. Representatives from Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch, FamilyTreeDNA. Family Tree Maker, Auckland Council Libraries, National Library/Alexander Turnbull/DigitalNZ/PapersPast, NZ Society of Genealogists, Memories in Time, Talking Family History and other independent genealogists, family historians and genetic genealogists.
Exhibitors:
Ancestry
Auckland Council Archives
Auckland Council Libraries
FamilySearch
FamilyTreeDNA
Family Tree Maker
FamNet
FIBIS (Families in British India Society)
Kippenberger Research Library, National Army Museum Te Mata Toa
Memories In Time
Mentis
MyHeritage and Legacy FamilyTree Webinars
National Library / Alexander Turnbull Library / PapersPast / DigitalNZ
New Zealand Defence Force - Personnel Archives and Medals
New Zealand Fencibles Society
New Zealand Society of Genealogists Inc. and interest groups:
English Interest Group
Māori Interest Group
Pacific Island Interest Group
Scottish Interest Group
The Wilson Collection
Wales – New Zealand Family History Society
1 hour plastic picked up Tuesday afternoon only from the intertidal zone.
To preserve kauri for generations to come, we need to give them space to grow. That’s why 10 rules have been introduced as part of a National Plan to protect kauri from the pathogen that causes kauri dieback disease.
You will need to follow the rules for protecting kauri if you:
- … View moreTo preserve kauri for generations to come, we need to give them space to grow. That’s why 10 rules have been introduced as part of a National Plan to protect kauri from the pathogen that causes kauri dieback disease.
You will need to follow the rules for protecting kauri if you:
- Go into a kauri forest area
- Grow kauri plants/trees
- Have kauri on your property
- Own farm animals/stock that graze in or near a kauri forest
Together we can protect kauri. Find out what you can do
Jump suit fully Quilted inside for extra warmth winter/ rainy days. Size is XXL suitable build for person who is 5ft 10" - 6ft 3". Has been machine washed and dryed. Rider gloves included. Slight brown patches on outside jump suit otherwise good condition throughout
For sale. Really warm, soft, thick fabric. Fully lined. Waist length. Worn few times. Call 027 3862680 if interested
For sale. Really warm, thick, soft fabric. Fully lined. Worn few times. Both in good condition. Waist length. Call 027 3862680 if interested.
These guys need a home with kids who'll have lots of fun with em. The Orange bear "Jaffa" stands 6ft tall.
A big thank you to everyone who nominated a small business in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero awards - and who got behind our 11 regional finalists and voted.
And a huge congratulations to Meg Wilson - the founder of PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Shops) across South Waikato! Meg's … View moreA big thank you to everyone who nominated a small business in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero awards - and who got behind our 11 regional finalists and voted.
And a huge congratulations to Meg Wilson - the founder of PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Shops) across South Waikato! Meg's passion for pets received almost 20% of votes which has seen her walk away with a prize package worth $10,000 to support the work she and her team of volunteers do each day.
Thank you Neighbourly members for rallying around businesses in your community and continuing to show them how valued they are!
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From Ashley and the team at active + Milford
Our June Seniors newsletter is out today. In this issue, we focus on the cost of living. We share some practical advice on how to save money on your health, home and everyday expenses plus much more.
As part of the Mayor's budget cuts, councillors agreed to remove one third of all public rubbish bins from across Auckland! For the Kaipātiki Local Board area, it means that we'll be losing around 112 bins from parks, streets and bus stops.🤦 It's a crazy situation when many of… View moreAs part of the Mayor's budget cuts, councillors agreed to remove one third of all public rubbish bins from across Auckland! For the Kaipātiki Local Board area, it means that we'll be losing around 112 bins from parks, streets and bus stops.🤦 It's a crazy situation when many of our bins don't get emptied often enough now.😡
Council staff have suggested removing the bins marked with red dots on the attached map and if we want to save one, we need to sacrifice another...
Local Board members will be giving feedback on this proposal. Please let us know what you think.
Gardeners, nature watchers and ecological restorationists may like to join us in a guided tour of the ridgetop margin of Eskdale Forest, along the mown kikuyu edge of Eskdale Reserve where a white tape cordon marks the Gahnia Grove restoration project.
If you have a ready-made small group, we … View moreGardeners, nature watchers and ecological restorationists may like to join us in a guided tour of the ridgetop margin of Eskdale Forest, along the mown kikuyu edge of Eskdale Reserve where a white tape cordon marks the Gahnia Grove restoration project.
If you have a ready-made small group, we can schedule an hour to suit you, at a cost of $90 for the group.
Otherwise, email or message us your availability and interests, and we will see what can be organised.
From requests we have had so far, the focus for a tour could be
- efficient and effective control and eradication of environmental weeds without chemicals, especially kikuyu (beyond the mown area, which is controlled by mowing)
- free wild native groundcovers and leafy shrubs
- how to recognise the free native tree seedlings which pop up in your garden or restoration site
Our website has some information and photos of all these, with more to come.
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