Kawakawa Bay - Orere Point, Kawakawa Bay

3040 days ago

8 Weeks of Humanity

The Team from Auckland Humanity Project

This year we've heard from nearly 200 Aucklanders about our humanity... They've shared heaps of great ways to improve life in Auckland.
Starting this September, we want to share these ideas, so we're running '8 WEEKS OF HUMANITY'. Get involved in taking action to grow our … View more
This year we've heard from nearly 200 Aucklanders about our humanity... They've shared heaps of great ways to improve life in Auckland.
Starting this September, we want to share these ideas, so we're running '8 WEEKS OF HUMANITY'. Get involved in taking action to grow our humanity... and if you have any great ideas, please share them in the comments!

3040 days ago

AIMHI schools are enrolling for 2018 now!

AIMHI Schools

Dear Neighbourly members, Achievement in Multi-Cultural High Schools is a group of nine urban secondary schools. Our goal is to raise the level of educational achievement with students from Māori and Pacific Island backgrounds.The schools work collaboratively to achieve this goal and are enrolling… View moreDear Neighbourly members, Achievement in Multi-Cultural High Schools is a group of nine urban secondary schools. Our goal is to raise the level of educational achievement with students from Māori and Pacific Island backgrounds.The schools work collaboratively to achieve this goal and are enrolling for 2018 now!

The current schools are:

Aorere College
Portage Road, Papatoetoe. Ph: 278 5608
Enrolment inquiries to the school during office hours: 8am to 4pm

De La Salle College
81 Gray Avenue, Mangere. Ph: 276 4319
Enrolment inquiries to the school during office hours: 8am to 4pm

ASDAH Seventh-day Adventist High School
119 Mountain Road, Mangere. Ph: 275 9640
Enrolment inquiries to the school during office hours: 8am to 4pm

Mangere College
Bader Drive, Mangere. Ph: 275 4029
Enrolment inquiries to the school during office hours 8am to 3.30pm

Tamaki College East Auckland
Elstree Avenue, Glen Innes, Auckland. Ph: 521 1104
Enrolment inquiries to the school during office hours: 8am to 4pm

Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate
2 Franklyne Road, Otara. Ph: 274 5782
Enrolment inquiries to the school during office hours: 8am to 4pm

Southern Cross Campus
Wickman Way, Mangere. Ph: 255 0404
For Zone Conditions contact the office
Enrolment inquiries to the school during office hours: 8.30am to 4:30pm

Tangaroa College
Haumia Way, Otara. Ph: 274 5764
Enrolment inquiries to the school during office hours: 8am to 5pm

McAuley High School
26 High Street, Otahuhu. Ph: 276 8715

Enrolment forms are available from each school. Please also include:
* A Copy of the Student's birth certificate or passport
* Most recent school report
* Proof of residential address (phone or power bill)
We look forward to hearing from you.
Enrol for 2018

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3041 days ago

Be part of the response join Team Red Cross Auckland Marathon 2017

The team from Red Cross Auckland

Be a Charity Hero and get in free, plus perks or FUNdraise to your own target and still be a hero!
New Zealand Red Cross works in communities across Aotearoa and around the world to help improve the lives of vulnerable people. Whether it’s responding to disasters like the Kaikoura earthquakes … View more
Be a Charity Hero and get in free, plus perks or FUNdraise to your own target and still be a hero!
New Zealand Red Cross works in communities across Aotearoa and around the world to help improve the lives of vulnerable people. Whether it’s responding to disasters like the Kaikoura earthquakes and the Edgecumbe flooding, teaching life-saving skills to children, delivering a hot meal, supporting former refugees or providing a lift to hospital, our volunteers and members are doing good things in neighbourhoods around the country and overseas. By choosing to run for Team Red Cross, you will ensure we can be here for good to help the people who need it most.

When you commit to being a Charity Hero and running for Team Red Cross and raising funds you get:
• Free entry into your chosen race
• A really cool Red Cross Dri-Fit runners t-shirt
• Fundraising pack, full of tips and advice, plus professional one-on-one support from Red Cross staff
• Training guides for all levels
• Sports massage voucher when you reach $500 in donations
• Free transport (ferry or coach) to the race start location
• Personalised charity photograph, race bib and thank you certificate
• Entry to the Team Red Cross Facebook group
• Official Charity Runner medal when you’ve finished the race
• Post-race celebration at our Red Cross tent in Victoria Park, where you can relax, enjoy a meal and chill out with family and team mates
'Own Place Runner' option
If you don't think you can raise $1,000, no worries! You can still register to run for Red Cross as an 'own place runner'. Own place runners do not receive their registration for free and you can set your own fundraising target. However, you will still be part of the team, receive one-on-one support from Red Cross and get rewards for reaching milestone targets, like the dry fit T shirt attached when you reach $500!

To learn more about how easy it is to join, plus see photos from last year
www.redcross.org.nz...

Or contact robyn.brady@redcross.org.nz 09 620 4070 and I will be happy to walk you through it.

Please share on with your friends and on Facebook too!

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3041 days ago

Join NZ Gardener's September campaign to save our pollinators!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2.… View more
Hello neighbours,
September is Bee Aware Month, and our September issue comes with lots of ideas and projects to help the bees. Top 3 things you can do:

1. The September issue comes with free wildflower seeds. Plant them and register your bee-friendly garden on our map. www.stuff.co.nz...

2. Take part in The Great Kiwi Bee Count. www.stuff.co.nz...

3. Sign the petition against the sale of pesticides containing bee-harming neonicotinoids. www.stuff.co.nz...

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3041 days ago

Get decorating with these great deals from Resene

Resene

Doing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the … View moreDoing a little decorating? You'll want to know about our great deals! Get 25% off Resene premium paints, stains, primers and sealers 10L. Buy one Resene testpot, get one FREE. Available to Resene ColorShop or DIY cardholders. If you don’t have a card, sign up for a FREE one on the Resene website or while you’re in store. Find out more

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3043 days ago

There is still time left to register for our youth panel

The Team from Ministry of Education

Register your interest for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education. If you’re aged between 14 and 18 years old, or know someone who is, then encourage them to get involved.

Registrations are open until Sunday 3 September. You can register HERE. #myeducationmyvoice

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3044 days ago

Counselling for Older Adults

Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

A bit stuck and would like some strategies to help you cope?
Are you over 65 or do you support someone who is over 65?
Would you like to chat to someone about some things you may be struggling with? These may be changes in health, living situations, finances, mobility, physical or mental health … View more
A bit stuck and would like some strategies to help you cope?
Are you over 65 or do you support someone who is over 65?
Would you like to chat to someone about some things you may be struggling with? These may be changes in health, living situations, finances, mobility, physical or mental health and also changing relationships with family/whanau.
Age Concern Counties Manukau can provide a service across the whole Counties Manukau region, (including Franklin), thanks to 4 of the Local Boards in our region; Manurewa, Howick, Papakura and Mangere/Otahuhu - First Sovereign Trust and SKYCITY Auckland Community Trust.

Our Counsellor, Nicole, is qualified and experienced, with an affinity and empathy for older people and the issues that concern them. She is a person centered counsellor and believes we are all worthy of, and deserve dignity. As a person-centered counsellor, the foundation she works from is the high intimacy of the client/therapist relationship, and the sincere dialogue between two human beings. Always safe, always ethical.

Please get in touch to discuss further.
Phone: 2794331 ext 809
(leave a message as Nicole is often away from her desk with clients) or email: counsellor@accm.org.nz

3044 days ago

Want $350 towards your winter power bill?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September … View more
To thank you for being a valued member, we want to give you the chance to WIN $350 towards your winter power bill!

For your chance to go into the draw, simply purchase your daily newspaper, Sunday Star-Times or TV Guide and find the keyword to enter. The competition runs until 10th September 2017.

Plus, because you're a valued Neighbourly member, we're giving you a bonus keyword so you can get an extra entry! Your bonus keyword is: SPECIAL

To enter, head to www.stuff.co.nz/DailyPower or text the keyword to 3444.
Find out more

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3046 days ago

What issues are you voting on this election?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - … View more
There’s only a month left of billboards and political debates before we head to the polling booths and decide who will lead our country. It’s a big decision that will influence the next three years.

From the living wage to homelessness, housing to transport, immigration to mental health - Neighbourly wants to hear what is affecting your vote.

Is it a local issue in your community or something across the region? or the country?

Maybe you've switched sides or remaining loyal to one party - whatever your decision, we want to know what issues you’d like your ideal government to focus on. Let us know by commenting below!

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3047 days ago

ACC legal bills skyrocket, creating an 'uneven playing field' for claimants

Reporter Sunday Star Times

ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier … View more
ACC legal spending has doubled in five years, jumping from $3.8 million in 2011 to $7.9m last year.

However, many injured Kiwis seeking to dispute rejected claims are concerned ACC is using private attorneys to outsmart them.

Russel Watts, 50, from Taupo, said he postponed his review earlier this week after he found out he'd be facing off against a senior corporate attorney from Wellington.

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3047 days ago

Get ready to roll...

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Remember neighbours: Start using your new rubbish bin from 4th September. Put your rubbish bin out on the kerb on your normal collection day. Text your address to 3169 to sign up for a free reminder. Find out more

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3047 days ago

Buy biscuits and be in to WIN!

SuperValue Papakura

The good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.

We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift … View more
The good old Kiwi biscuit has become a staple in many New Zealand homes. Whether it’s a Tim Tam with a cuppa, or a cracker and a piece of brie, we’re taking our biscuits for granted.

We've teamed up with Arnott’s to offer you a chance to win a share of $75K in cash and weekly gift vouchers when you buy any pack of Arnott's biscuits.

Click here for more details and to enter the competition. Comp ends 5th November 2017. T&C's apply.

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3048 days ago

Audi A1 2013 tsfi only done 16500 km

Brendon from Clevedon

Audi A1 2013 low milage, lovely purple colour (Red Shiraz) in very good condition near new. Loved car with a rare Bose speaker system

- 1.4L turbo
- 92Kw
- Stronic
- Dual front airbags
- Side airbags
- Curtain airbags
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Audi A1 2013 low milage, lovely purple colour (Red Shiraz) in very good condition near new. Loved car with a rare Bose speaker system

- 1.4L turbo
- 92Kw
- Stronic
- Dual front airbags
- Side airbags
- Curtain airbags
- ABS brakes
- Electronic stability control
- Spoiler
- CD player
- Remote lock
- Electric windows mirrors
- Air conditioning
- Immobiliser
- NZ New
- Paddle Shift Controls

Sad sale of a much loved car, as I need to fund buying a new horse


********FINANCE AVAILABLE**********
- with 3 year mechanical warranty
- T&C apply

Call Brendon 021 726357

Price: $25,000

3048 days ago

Poll: What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Tell us more about what you look forward to reading each week.

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What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?
  • 51% News
    51% Complete
  • 10.5% Focus Features
    10.5% Complete
  • 3.5% Columns
    3.5% Complete
  • 35% Sunday Magazine
    35% Complete
314 votes
3048 days ago

The untold story of the fatal Battle of Baghak

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View more
Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.

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