Unsworth Heights, Auckland

1494 days ago

Pōhutukawa vandalism: Allegations among Karaka residents - was it an inside job?

Reporter Auckland Stuff

A series of accusatory hand-written notes have been delivered to residents of Harbourside Drive following Sunday’s vandalism of several trees.

Locals are feeling “absolutely disgusted” at the suggestion that they are behind the incident, which involved a vandal felling eight street … View more
A series of accusatory hand-written notes have been delivered to residents of Harbourside Drive following Sunday’s vandalism of several trees.

Locals are feeling “absolutely disgusted” at the suggestion that they are behind the incident, which involved a vandal felling eight street pōhutukawa trees with a chainsaw.

Paul and Sue Wilson, who have lived on the road for over 10 years, arrived home on Monday from a trip to Waiheke Island to find a line of felled trees and a curt hand-written note in their letterbox.

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1487 days ago

High winds on Harbour Bridge and trains cancelled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Aucklanders are advised to expect potential disruptions as Metservice reports high winds on the Harbour Bridge. Trains on the Eastern and Western lines have also been cancelled. Delays are expected, with felled trees, power disruptions and heavy rain experienced city-wide.

Here's what you … View more
Aucklanders are advised to expect potential disruptions as Metservice reports high winds on the Harbour Bridge. Trains on the Eastern and Western lines have also been cancelled. Delays are expected, with felled trees, power disruptions and heavy rain experienced city-wide.

Here's what you need to know:
- North-easterly winds are being recorded in Auckland, with Metservice forecasting winds up to 110km/h between 2pm and 4pm in the bridge area.
- Waka Kotahi (NZTA) have introduced speed restrictions on the Harbour Bridge.
- Drivers of heavy vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to travel via the Western Ring Route (State Highways 16 and 18).

Stay up to date with the latest road closures and disruptions by heading to Waka Kotahi's (NZTA) journey planner. You can find an alternative public transport route by using the AT Journey Planner.

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1487 days ago

North Shore cemetery plaques get facelift

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Ninety four loose plaques have been secured at North Shore Memorial Park in Auckland.

Veterans' Affairs spent $5,675 repairing the memorial tablets at the cemetery on Auckland's North Shore.

More than $480,000 from the Veterans’ Affairs memorial fund has gone towards headstones and… View more
Ninety four loose plaques have been secured at North Shore Memorial Park in Auckland.

Veterans' Affairs spent $5,675 repairing the memorial tablets at the cemetery on Auckland's North Shore.

More than $480,000 from the Veterans’ Affairs memorial fund has gone towards headstones and plaques for veterans with qualifying service this year.

Another $170,000 from the organisation's capital works fund has been used to build new berms, install new seating, secure or replace damaged headstones in cemeteries across New Zealand.

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1488 days ago

Quality Louvres, Accessible Prices

The Louvre Company

Hi Neighbours,

We provide powder coated aluminium, motorised Roof Louvres, from start to finish. Our NZ Made and Designed roof louvres have an integrated gutter system and are operable with a remote controller. Extending your outdoor living with the perfect sun and rain control. We also … View more
Hi Neighbours,

We provide powder coated aluminium, motorised Roof Louvres, from start to finish. Our NZ Made and Designed roof louvres have an integrated gutter system and are operable with a remote controller. Extending your outdoor living with the perfect sun and rain control. We also specialize in manually operable louvre and fixed louvres.

Get your free quote today! Call or email with the rough measurements of your louvre, and find out for yourself that TLC has quality NZ made and designed louvres for accessible prices!

info@thelouvrecompany.co.nz
0800 852 669 (TLC NOW)
Visit us online

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1489 days ago

Poll: Are you in favour with Grant Robertson becoming the new deputy prime minister?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed her new Cabinet lineup.

Grant Robertson will take on the role of deputy prime minister in the new Labour-led Government.

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Are you in favour with Grant Robertson becoming the new deputy prime minister?
  • 80.2% Yes
    80.2% Complete
  • 19.8% No
    19.8% Complete
872 votes
1488 days ago

SPCA calls for help in case of abandoned cats: Long Bay, Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Recognise these cats?

The SPCA is appealing to the public for information after two female cats were dumped in a locked cage without food or water in Long Bay.

The tortoiseshell cats were abandoned on the side of the road on Wednesday in Long Bay Regional Park, Auckland.

An SPCA field officer … View more
Recognise these cats?

The SPCA is appealing to the public for information after two female cats were dumped in a locked cage without food or water in Long Bay.

The tortoiseshell cats were abandoned on the side of the road on Wednesday in Long Bay Regional Park, Auckland.

An SPCA field officer rescued the animals after being alerted by a member of the public.

It is unknown how long the cats had been there.

They are about four years old and are not micro-chipped.

Both are in good health being cared for by SPCA Auckland staff.

Phone 09 256 7300, press 1 for welfare and ask for Inspector Andre Williams if you have any information.

1488 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Information for service providers

Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business … View more
Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business easy to find for Neighbours in our Business Directory. To get yourself business ready, follow these steps below:

- Head to our business directory by clicking ‘Businesses’ button at the top of your noticeboard.
- Click ‘Become Premium Business' (you can find this at the categories section).
- Have a browse! You can read all of our info and make a decision on whether your service will be more suited to a Premium Business Profile or a free profile.
- Follow all the steps in the sign-up process and you’re good to go.

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1488 days ago

It's Matakana Wine Time!

Bryce from Forrest Hill

I have created a Matakana sip-and-paint event with a beautiful lunch too, and wineries - here is the detail - thetravelco.nz... appreciate any passing along! Cheers, Bryce

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1494 days ago

Painting

Adel from Schnapper Rock

Hi looking for a painter or painter assistance ( hand brush), full time, permanent, in North Shore and west.
Cheers
Eddie

1489 days ago

Make sure you’ve bin collected

The Team from Auckland Council

Place your rubbish and recycling bin clear of vehicles and other obstacles on the kerbside by 7am.

• Write your address on the front of the tag, in the allocated space available to help prevent the bin tag from being tampered with.
• Attach a bin tag to your rubbish bin and … View more
Place your rubbish and recycling bin clear of vehicles and other obstacles on the kerbside by 7am.

• Write your address on the front of the tag, in the allocated space available to help prevent the bin tag from being tampered with.
• Attach a bin tag to your rubbish bin and place it at the kerbside to ensure it is collected.
• Place your bins out by 7am.
• Face the bins outwards from the kerbside, with your bin tag attached to the left handle of your rubbish bin only.
Find out more

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1489 days ago

Quote for the week

NumberWorks'nWords East Coast Bays

You truly can achieve anything. If you want something bad enough, there’s nothing to stop you from achieving it.

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1489 days ago

Open Day - Silverdale

Casey from Pets in the City - Wairau Park

Come and join us for Silverdale's official Open Day! Enjoy a FREE coffee and Sausage Sizzle, take a tour through the park area and chat to our friendly staff. Prizes for new sign ups and fun activities for the kids! See you there!

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1489 days ago

Calling all LEGO® fans big and small!

The Team from Auckland Museum

This December we're excited to bring you Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Creations from the mind of LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught.

Awesomeness awaits, with everything from a life-sized LEGO® Harley Davidson to a 2.5m orca featuring in the exhibition.

Tickets … View more
This December we're excited to bring you Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Creations from the mind of LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught.

Awesomeness awaits, with everything from a life-sized LEGO® Harley Davidson to a 2.5m orca featuring in the exhibition.

Tickets on sale from next Tuesday 10 November.

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1493 days ago

What does it mean to be Indian in Aotearoa?

The Team from Auckland Museum

Next Sunday 8 November Auckland Museum is hosting a free panel discussion with members of Auckland's Indian community, as they explore the prejudice and pressures, as well as the joys, of their unique identity. Panellists for the evening of kōrero include Sarah Dutt, Rohan Adarkar, Kartika … View moreNext Sunday 8 November Auckland Museum is hosting a free panel discussion with members of Auckland's Indian community, as they explore the prejudice and pressures, as well as the joys, of their unique identity. Panellists for the evening of kōrero include Sarah Dutt, Rohan Adarkar, Kartika Singh, Karishma Kumar and Vinod Suresh.

The event is free but is ticketed, so be sure to secure your seat here: bit.ly...

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1493 days ago

Poll: Should fireworks be banned?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland skies will soon be alight with fireworks displays.

With Guy Fawkes looming, the event sparks ongoing debate over the use of fireworks.

Auckland Council and a range of national organisations have renewed calls to ban the private use and sale of fireworks after a parliamentary select … View more
Auckland skies will soon be alight with fireworks displays.

With Guy Fawkes looming, the event sparks ongoing debate over the use of fireworks.

Auckland Council and a range of national organisations have renewed calls to ban the private use and sale of fireworks after a parliamentary select committee decided in August to leave regulations unchanged.

Some people will be celebrating Guy Fawkes Day, held to commemorate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.

Should fireworks be banned?

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Should fireworks be banned?
  • 76.6% Yes
    76.6% Complete
  • 23.4% No
    23.4% Complete
1267 votes
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