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Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
… View moreNeighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, Colour Your Community lets you paint the town red (or green or blue). Apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Halloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?
We found out that some … View moreHalloween is creeping up! Our recent Halloween Survey has revealed what New Zealanders REALLY think of Halloween. Did you know that only 1 in 10 households give out healthy snacks to trick or treaters, or that our favourite thing to dress up as is a ‘witch’?
We found out that some participants have some pretty wacky costume ideas like; ‘Donald Trump', ‘an inflatable flamingo’ a ‘popcorn vendor’ and ‘grumpy grannies’. Comment below with what you'll be dressing up as this year!
Flaunt your style in an eco-friendly way with this range of women's tops,and dresses which allow you to enjoy high end fashion with only minimal impact on our environment.
Ramarama School will soon reach its 150th birthday, which is a milestone that will be celebrated by …
Not often do people make a career out of their first job, but that is exactly what one Pukekohe man …
It's been Jake McCoy's best season yet, with Franklin United's Under-19 team. It was his last seaso…
Did you know nearly half of all Kiwis go boating? Make sure you know how to be safe out on the water: ow.ly...
Recently we put up a post and we received a great response and we've been successful in training about 26 people and matching them with older people in the community who need some company. Our volunteers enjoy being at the forefront of something great - by building a positive relationship … View moreRecently we put up a post and we received a great response and we've been successful in training about 26 people and matching them with older people in the community who need some company. Our volunteers enjoy being at the forefront of something great - by building a positive relationship with an older person you really change their life. It works for everyone involved. However, we still need some more volunteers needed:
- Tongan speaker available on Wednesdays for Mangere
- Spanish speaker in Botany Downs
- 3 volunteers for Botany Downs
- 4 volunteers for Waiuku
- 2 volunteers for Otahuhu
- 5 volunteers for Manurewa
- 8 volunteers for Mangere
- 5 volunteers for Papatoetoe
To find out more please email lisaw@accm.org.nz or text 021 279 2494 or call reception on 09 279 4331
Last February something new arrived in Auckland - The Gold ATM. Kiwi couple T. Jordan and his partner L. Jade embarked on the project that resulted in a machine that buys gold from the public by utilising some of the best-known technologies in the market.
The machine is smart enough to identify … View moreLast February something new arrived in Auckland - The Gold ATM. Kiwi couple T. Jordan and his partner L. Jade embarked on the project that resulted in a machine that buys gold from the public by utilising some of the best-known technologies in the market.
The machine is smart enough to identify the type of gold by its purity with its 100% self-calibrating scale and provide an offer to you in a fair pricing manner. You have the choice - accept the offer and get paid directly to your bank account, or reject the offer and take your gold.
The process is done in 3 simple steps:
1. Introduce yourself (driver’s licence or valid ID is required).
2. Introduce your gold (place your gold on the scanner on the outside of the machine).
3. Finalise your transaction (accept the price and have the funds transferred to your account or reject the offer and take your gold away with you).
The Gold ATM system keeps records of all transactions including photos and fingerprints to provide to police to assist with any inquiries they may have.
Come and try it for yourself at one of our convenient locations.
- Botany Town Centre (by the Farmers entrance)
- Hunters Plaza Papatoetoe (food court path)
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Avid cyclists will gather next month to take part in the inaugural Counties Cycle Classic.
The Counties Cycle Classic, which is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Pukekohe, will take riders on a "picturesque" journey through the Franklin countryside, said organiser and club member … View moreAvid cyclists will gather next month to take part in the inaugural Counties Cycle Classic.
The Counties Cycle Classic, which is being hosted by the Rotary Club of Pukekohe, will take riders on a "picturesque" journey through the Franklin countryside, said organiser and club member Graham Russell.
Celebrate the ITM Auckland SuperSprint 2017 with a warm Pukekohe welcome for the Supercars drivers on Thursday, November 2.
The Pukekohe Town Square will host the official Fan Day for this year's ITM Auckland SuperSprint from 4pm-7pm, complete with classic cars on display, signings and … View moreCelebrate the ITM Auckland SuperSprint 2017 with a warm Pukekohe welcome for the Supercars drivers on Thursday, November 2.
The Pukekohe Town Square will host the official Fan Day for this year's ITM Auckland SuperSprint from 4pm-7pm, complete with classic cars on display, signings and selfies with the drivers, fun games and activities, and a chance to contribute to official ITM and SuperSprint charity Big Buddy.
Do you understand how MMP works? Perhaps the pie analogy will work for you.
An historic dairy farm overlooking the ocean graveyard of New Zealand's worst maritime disaster has …
Trevor Crosby's efforts to save a food forest in the heart of our biggest city have put him in the running for our GARDENA Gardener of the Year award. If he gets the most votes, what would he do with the thousands of dollars worth of cool gardening gear? "It would go to our society, the … View moreTrevor Crosby's efforts to save a food forest in the heart of our biggest city have put him in the running for our GARDENA Gardener of the Year award. If he gets the most votes, what would he do with the thousands of dollars worth of cool gardening gear? "It would go to our society, the Sanctuary Community Organic Garden Mahi Whenua Incorporated, for looking after the gardens and food forest. The Sanctuary is a place of cultural significance coupled with amazing biodiversity. And it’s right in the heart of Auckland."
Read more about Trevor and the other finalists, and vote!
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