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Petrol prices in many parts of the country have crossed $2.40 for the first time, days out from a nationwide tax increase.
How much are you paying now? How have these changes affected you?
* Click through for the story, and as we sometimes use Neighbourly comments in the news, please indicate… View morePetrol prices in many parts of the country have crossed $2.40 for the first time, days out from a nationwide tax increase.
How much are you paying now? How have these changes affected you?
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Auckland Council has won a $12 million claim in the first round of a complex legal battle with the d…
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Have your car tyres been slashed? Police say there's been several cases of vehicle vandalism recently. We'd love to hear from you for a news story.
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The Government has looked at ditching vehicle regos, and one option to replace it is another hike t…
With the constantly rising costs of raw materials, petrol and minimum wage rates it is more important than ever before for business owners to monitor and review expenses. In our latest article we share our top tips for reviewing business expenses and how to make savings.
Deaths and near misses at Auckland train stations have prompted a near $8 million investment into ra…
A man who fled Afghanistan as an asylum seeker is now desperate to get back after facing racism and …
Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, … View moreOur Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out.
Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year by giving away various free butterfly friendly seeds including Yates new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between 1st and 14th October. Just register here during this time to receive your packet of seeds.
A national planting day will be held on 20th October. Plant a Swan plant or other butterfly friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help Monarch butterflies flourish.
National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature.
Join the WestCity Explorers this week for a colourful Sunflower planting activity. Little gardeners will learn all about Sunflowers as they plant and take home their own Sunflower seeds to grow at home.
WestCity Waitakere is the place to be these school holidays, so come join in the fun with … View moreJoin the WestCity Explorers this week for a colourful Sunflower planting activity. Little gardeners will learn all about Sunflowers as they plant and take home their own Sunflower seeds to grow at home.
WestCity Waitakere is the place to be these school holidays, so come join in the fun with our free and educational kids activities this October!
Please note bookings will be taken on the day.
Where: WestCity Waitakere
Level 1, Centre Court
7 Catherine Street, Henderson
Phone: +64 9 978 6700
"If you steal my rubbish tag, I will find you and I will kill you."
Some Auckland residents are resorting to desperate measures like this nod to Liam Neeson's words in Taken to try and deter thieves from swiping their tags.
* Click through for the story, and as we sometimes … View more"If you steal my rubbish tag, I will find you and I will kill you."
Some Auckland residents are resorting to desperate measures like this nod to Liam Neeson's words in Taken to try and deter thieves from swiping their tags.
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Frustrated south Auckland residents are coming up with creative ways to stop their council bin tags …
Have you heard about Jack and the giant sunflower? Keen gardener Jack scooped a regional award for the giant sunflower he grew in his backyard. Have you planted sunflowers too? What's your secret?
A sunflower that grew to be three times the size of the person that planted it has won its West Auc…
Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac… View moreDid you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac arrest the best chance of survival!
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