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We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...
Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be … View moreWe're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...
Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be celebrating by watching the Toku Reo videos and using Te Aka (Maōri Dictionary) to improve your knowledge, or maybe you've found a buddy for the week that will only kōrero in te reo with you. Ka pai!
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Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.
There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.
You get one scramble of letters, one … View morePut down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.
There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.
You get one scramble of letters, one cryptic clue and one tense minute to unscramble the letters and guess the answer.
Proudly brought to you by Neighbourly, The Hard Word can be found 9am weekdays on Stuff. Give it a go today - if you dare…
Following on from our recent post about finding dragon tree seedlings in Glenfield forest reserves, here are some fascinating photos and information about their history in Auckland on the Auckland Museum website:
www.aucklandmuseum.com...
We have not noticed - or perhaps not recognised - an … View moreFollowing on from our recent post about finding dragon tree seedlings in Glenfield forest reserves, here are some fascinating photos and information about their history in Auckland on the Auckland Museum website:
www.aucklandmuseum.com...
We have not noticed - or perhaps not recognised - an adult dragon tree in the Kaipatiki area, and wonder where the birds are getting these seeds?
Does anyone know of a mature Dracaena draco (dragon tree) in the Glenfield/Birkdale area?
Of course, the parent tree does not need to be close by, as kereru can fly up to 20km and back to feed. From our own observation, kereru droppings usually contain the undigested portion - eg seeds - from a very recent meal. But maybe dragon tree seeds take a while to be excreted.
Regardless of whether these seeds are being brought from the trees we know of in Devonport or East Coast Bays or from suburbs closer to Eskdale Forest, we would be interested to hear if there are any dragon trees growing in this neighbourhood...and if so, whether many seedlings are being found in the gardens around them.
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UPDATE: The date has been brought forward and Smiths Bush will now be closed from Thursday 21 September until the end of November.
Smiths Bush Scenic Reserve will be closed from Monday 25 September until late November while the boardwalk is repaired.
All of the older boardwalk (shown in red on … View moreUPDATE: The date has been brought forward and Smiths Bush will now be closed from Thursday 21 September until the end of November.
Smiths Bush Scenic Reserve will be closed from Monday 25 September until late November while the boardwalk is repaired.
All of the older boardwalk (shown in red on the map) will be removed and replaced. The rest of the boardwalk will be tidied up and repaired. All 8 seats will be cleaned and painted.
In the meantime, this is a good opportunity to explore our other parks. Try nearby Stancich Reserve which also has boardwalk through the bush.
Smiths Bush is an extremely important and fragile remnant of old world forest. The boardwalk helps to protect the tree roots and precious undergrowth from damage.
- Project funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board
This is terrible news for the North Shore. The Birkenhead, Northcote and Bayswater ferry services are ending as of 1 October, after Fullers decided not to renew the contracts, while the Gulf Harbour and Half-Moon Bay ferry services will only operate in peak times. There are no changes to other … View moreThis is terrible news for the North Shore. The Birkenhead, Northcote and Bayswater ferry services are ending as of 1 October, after Fullers decided not to renew the contracts, while the Gulf Harbour and Half-Moon Bay ferry services will only operate in peak times. There are no changes to other ferry services.
Auckland Transport are currently in discussions with an alternative provider, so there is a glimmer hope that the services will continue beyond 1 October, however they would likley be in a reduced form. If AT can't find an alternative operator, we will be without any service to those wharves for around 14-18 months. The first time we haven't had a Birkenhead service in over 100 years!
The only positive in this, is that Fullers have decided to end the contracts in order invest time in training up new skippers. Auckland is short some 13 skippers and 12 deck hands compared to pre-COVID, and it takes over a year for a new skipper to qualify. So after this period, the ferry services across Auckland should be in a more reliable state.
NZ Herald article: www.nzherald.co.nz...
In the meantime, users of the Birkenhead and Northcote ferries will need to travel by bus or car to get to the city. There is no direct bus route from Birkenhead Point, so bus users will need to transfer in Highbury. And with more cars likley to be on the road, we can expect to see added pressure on Onewa Road. There is no alternative route to the city for bikes, unless cyclists can get to the Beach Haven ferry.
Birkenhead to Downtown:
Route 917 from Birkenhead Wharf connects to the high frequency bus routes at Highbury shops which travel to Downtown via Onewa Rd.
Te Onewa Northcote Point to Downtown:
Route 928 connects to the high frequency bus routes on Onewa Rd.
Bayswater to Downtown:
Route 802 direct to Midtown (Peak only, Monday to Friday), or Route 801 to Akoranga Station where high frequency buses go to Downtown, Midtown and Ponsonby/Newmarket.
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Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one … View moreCosts are on the rise! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill! Nominate NOW! Entry ends 28 Sep 2023.
Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you.
Good Morning Friendly Neighbor's, Would like to know if there is anyone who is able to help, I have a staff member who had just moved into a little unit. He is in desperate need of the following: a bed double or queen, drawers, his clothes are all in( blackbags,) he also needs a couch and a… View moreGood Morning Friendly Neighbor's, Would like to know if there is anyone who is able to help, I have a staff member who had just moved into a little unit. He is in desperate need of the following: a bed double or queen, drawers, his clothes are all in( blackbags,) he also needs a couch and a coffee table,. He has absolutely nothing we have helped him with what we could. If you have any of these things, we are also prepared to pay. I will look forward to hearing from you. Thanking you in advance for your kindness
Again, recycle, recycle, recycle (the primary school teacher in me) both beds 1900mm long message me if need dimensions. Will help to load.
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