Totara Vale, Auckland

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1267 days ago

Flat Unit for Rent

Adel from Schnapper Rock

2 bedrooms suite with own entrance, private kitchen, bathroom, and lounge area, sunny flat, fridge, stove, and microwave are available, can provide furniture or you can bring your own if you want.
Rent is $525.00 weekly including unlimited fiber internet, power, and water.
Schnapper Rock 0211388382… View more
2 bedrooms suite with own entrance, private kitchen, bathroom, and lounge area, sunny flat, fridge, stove, and microwave are available, can provide furniture or you can bring your own if you want.
Rent is $525.00 weekly including unlimited fiber internet, power, and water.
Schnapper Rock 0211388382 Eddie

1268 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

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1268 days ago

TESOL: Certificate to become an English Teacher

David from Forrest Hill

21st July 2021!!

TESOL: Teaching English to the Speakers of Other language

Best Opportunity for you to become English Teacher all over the world!!:)

Only available to 8 students!!
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21st July 2021!!

TESOL: Teaching English to the Speakers of Other language

Best Opportunity for you to become English Teacher all over the world!!:)

Only available to 8 students!!

Please call us now!!

09 442 4500
education.nsls@xtra.co.nz

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1269 days ago

FREE white wardrobe (TAKEN)

Janna from Glenfield

Drawers need to be hammered in as they've become loose
Top has stains so will need cleaning
Door and drawers removed (2nd photo is how it looks)
Glenfield pickup

Free

1273 days ago

We Say/You Say: Waiheke Marina

The Team from Community News

Kia ora Auckland,

Should the proposed marina on Waiheke Island get the green light?

Construction on Waiheke Island's Kennedy Point marina is to continue after an out of court settlement was made between campaigners and developers.

Four years of court proceedings have been withdrawn by… View more
Kia ora Auckland,

Should the proposed marina on Waiheke Island get the green light?

Construction on Waiheke Island's Kennedy Point marina is to continue after an out of court settlement was made between campaigners and developers.

Four years of court proceedings have been withdrawn by Save Kennedy Point (SKP), after Kennedy Point Boatharbour Limited said they would put the welfare of a little blue penguin colony front of mind.

As part of the settlement, the developers have agreed to forgo all recent costs orders made against SKP and to not seek further costs from them.

SKP was facing bills of almost $250,000 sought by the developers and Auckland Council.

In more recent developments, the group has announced they will hīkoi to Parliament to deliver a petition asking Environment Minister David Parker take the case back to the Environment Court.

The petition, which already has 8500 signatures, was started by Uri o Ngāri Pāoa, who are occupying the beach at Kennedy Point.

What do you think about the proposal? Share your comments below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want them featured in your local community paper.

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1269 days ago

Cross the bridge for Cancer Society

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Lace up your running shoes Auckland, it’s time to get fit for a great cause!

Run or walk the ASB Auckland Marathon on 31 October for the Cancer Society and you’ll boost your motivation while supporting local people with cancer. Choose from 11km, 21km or the full 42km – all options include… View more
Lace up your running shoes Auckland, it’s time to get fit for a great cause!

Run or walk the ASB Auckland Marathon on 31 October for the Cancer Society and you’ll boost your motivation while supporting local people with cancer. Choose from 11km, 21km or the full 42km – all options include crossing the iconic Harbour Bridge.

Pledge to fundraise $1500 and the first 30 people to reach that goal will get their entry fee repaid!
Sign up now

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1269 days ago

10% discount

Shade Design

With not only our years of experience and our own very high standards; we bring you, free of charge, the friendliest service with the most knowledgeable and best-looking team in the industry.

10% discount !! Any job quoted and accepted from June 12th - July 20th, 2021 we will take off 15% !!!!!!… View more
With not only our years of experience and our own very high standards; we bring you, free of charge, the friendliest service with the most knowledgeable and best-looking team in the industry.

10% discount !! Any job quoted and accepted from June 12th - July 20th, 2021 we will take off 15% !!!!!!

We make for you Awnings, Canopies, Carports, Outdoor Screens, Shade Sails, Contract Fabrication and Installation

Give us a call or book a free quote to see what our friendly and experienced team can do to maximise your outdoor living area.
Find out more

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1272 days ago

Government announces $685 million cycling and walking bridge for Auckland's Waitematā Harbour

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora koutou. A new bridge costing $685 million is to be built for walkers and cyclists crossing Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour.

It is hoped construction can begin mid-2022, in a plan unveiled just five days after cycling lobbyists broke through a police barrier and rode over the existing … View more
Kia ora koutou. A new bridge costing $685 million is to be built for walkers and cyclists crossing Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour.

It is hoped construction can begin mid-2022, in a plan unveiled just five days after cycling lobbyists broke through a police barrier and rode over the existing Harbour Bridge, demanding action.

Transport Minister Michael Wood said once begun, the new structure is expected to take five years to complete, and work will continue on interim use of existing harbour bridge lanes for cycling and walking.

“A stand-alone structure is the safest option that will not only provide a walking and cycling option for commuters but creates an outstanding piece of tourism infrastructure,” said Wood.

What do you all think of the announcement? Let us know in the comments and click 'read more' for Todd Niall's full report.

1276 days ago

What does "urban" mean when it comes to your rates bill ?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, When is urban not urban? That was one of the biggest debates when Auckland's latest rate rise was set at an average 5 per cent. There's extra pain for thousands of fringe properties now rated urban, when they say they are not getting an urban "deal". Are you … View moreKia ora Neighbours, When is urban not urban? That was one of the biggest debates when Auckland's latest rate rise was set at an average 5 per cent. There's extra pain for thousands of fringe properties now rated urban, when they say they are not getting an urban "deal". Are you ? Read the story below:

1271 days ago

Cash for your wrecked car! Call us 0800 500 001

The Team from AAA Auto Parts

Hi neighbours,

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone

We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.

Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
Enquire now

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1271 days ago

car key programming

Zhenhua from Glenfield

car key programming remote ,smart key,garage remote. including bmw benz vw toyota Mazda honda nissan and so on. text me 0273821602

Negotiable

1273 days ago

HEAD CLEANING TAPE WITH CLEANING FLUID NEEDED.

Christine from Glenfield

Hard to get these days, so I’m hoping someone has one they don’t use.

1276 days ago

PLEASE RECOMMENDATION FOR EYEBROW MICROBLADING

Raquel from Bayview

Hi ladies, I'm looking for recommendation for eyebrow microblading.
No too expensive and good service.
Thank you!

1272 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1278 days ago

Poll: The increases has to stop! Should property rates be based on land value or service received/offered?

David from Glenfield

WHY am I slammed on rates on value? Do I get more services?

Weird thing is the increase of properties in Auckland paying rates now more than ever. Yet I pay 5 times more in rates, in same time frame my house hasn't increased 5 times

I do not understand If own an expensive house or a cheap … View more
WHY am I slammed on rates on value? Do I get more services?

Weird thing is the increase of properties in Auckland paying rates now more than ever. Yet I pay 5 times more in rates, in same time frame my house hasn't increased 5 times

I do not understand If own an expensive house or a cheap house that my rates are worked out on value. My income is the same, the services I receive are the same. I use the toilet/shower the same as most. I have no rights to how my rates money is spent on parks, roads, trains ( i am on the shore mo trains) countless frivolous event spaces that I may use once in a lifetime.

Yet I am slammed on rates on value, I pay for my rubbish collection, I pay my road tax via fuel and licensing, I pay, dearly if I go to an event that uses the frivolous event space . I am dammed, if I use a vehicle, with less street parking everywhere, and pay more for gas, with Auckland tax.

If I choose to add value to the land and have 3 story house over a single story, I pay more rates, WHY?
Auckland Council Community News @TVNZ @NEWSHUB

A week on, I was discussing this post with a few people without saying I had posted it. They said let the rich ones pay more, and the poor ones pay less. I still asked why? If I buy a loaf of bread for $2 if I live alone in small house, is it ok that a rich person pay more for the same bread if they live alone in a big house and earn 500k a year?
Rates are exactly the same, it is a service, just like licensing a car, all of the above receive the same service or product, who actually receives it, should not determine the price rates should be no different as the recived outcome parks roads inorganic etc are the same through out Auckland rating area. Yet as a shore person we have no train we may get a cycle lane that was promised with the coat hanger. the harbor tunnel 60 years ago was planned population approx 44k, 2021 expected 1.6 million hence approximately 3 times the amount of rates revived, at an inflation of approx 4 times over same period so the factor of rates being collected now is staggering 12 times more per year, yet still walk around and you see concrete jungles of shared spaces a couple more parks (due to developers gifts etc) yet the services I get are still worse off now than ever and I still have to pat more rates in a gridlock Auckland!! WHY?

The increases has to stop! Should property rates be based on land value or service received/offered?
  • 8.9% Land value
    8.9% Complete
  • 74.3% Services received
    74.3% Complete
  • 16.8% Keep as is
    16.8% Complete
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