Kawakawa Bay - Orere Point, Kawakawa Bay

3217 days ago

Do you know where to get cheap fuel?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you know the cheapest place to get petrol in or around your neighbourhood? Share your tips below and help your neighbours out! Plus make sure you check to see if you're a $100 petrol voucher instant winner!

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3219 days ago

Bookings are open for 2017 inorganics

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Inorganic collections begin this month in some areas – so make sure you use the online tool to book your collection! All Auckland households can book an annual inorganic rubbish collection of up to 1 cubic metre (roughly the size of a small trailer load). Find out what can be collected now.

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Inorganic collections begin this month in some areas – so make sure you use the online tool to book your collection! All Auckland households can book an annual inorganic rubbish collection of up to 1 cubic metre (roughly the size of a small trailer load). Find out what can be collected now.

In the meantime if you have reusable items why not offer them to a new home by donating, selling or swapping them? Take a look at what residents across Auckland are giving away for FREE or give away or sell an item now.
Look now

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3220 days ago

Treat yourself and help animals in need!

Danielle Tucker from

By doing something as simple as purchasing a 2017/18 Entertainment Book you can make a difference to the lives of animals in need.

Please spread the word that we are fundraising with Entertainment Books in order to raise funds for the animals that come into our care and the new 2017/18 books are… View more
By doing something as simple as purchasing a 2017/18 Entertainment Book you can make a difference to the lives of animals in need.

Please spread the word that we are fundraising with Entertainment Books in order to raise funds for the animals that come into our care and the new 2017/18 books are now available to pre-order!

By pre-ordering you will also receive extra bonus vouchers worth up to $400!

Share the link below in order to encourage those in your life to treat themselves and help save lives.

Pre-order your book or digital membership here - www.spcaauckland.org.nz...

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3220 days ago

Know your neighbours

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Neighbours' Day Aotearoa is happening on 25 & 26 March. It's a great chance to involve your neighbours in your emergency plan - work out who can help you and who might need your help. www.happens.nz...
www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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3220 days ago

Rehabilitation through recycling

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A transformative rehabilitation project at Paremoremo Auckland Prison is reducing waste sent to landfill and upskilling inmates for a life outside.

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3220 days ago

FREE What Topic presentation 28th March - adding value to your everyday life

Debi from Clevedon

Have you ever walked into a room and meet some-one for the very first time but felt like you've always known them? Why is that?
#2 WHAT TOPIC 28th March.
Conversations & Social Dynamics - Book your ticket now.
www.eventbrite.com.au...

Free

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3227 days ago

Are you a fan of George Clarke's TV Programme 'Amazing Spaces'?

George will be building a tiny house at Mitre 10 Mega Manukau tomorrow from 10-12. He proposes that tiny houses are a way for people to get on the property ladder.

One retiring New Zealand couple recently also chose to build a tiny house.  It has enabled them to release equity in their home … View more
George will be building a tiny house at Mitre 10 Mega Manukau tomorrow from 10-12. He proposes that tiny houses are a way for people to get on the property ladder.

One retiring New Zealand couple recently also chose to build a tiny house.  It has enabled them to release equity in their home and go travelling.

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3221 days ago

Have you made plans for Mother's Day?

Jennian Homes Franklin

Our annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!

The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for … View more
Our annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!

The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for Women’ campaign, which aims to empower women to take charge of their heart health.

We hope you will among the thousands decked out in the iconic Dick Frizzell designed red t-shirts this Mother’s Day.

Register for this year’s Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk before 31 March to receive early bird pricing. Plus, we've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes, Fujifilm NZ Instax Cameras + more.

So, if you haven’t made plans this Mother’s Day, please join us, get your active wear and running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health.

Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support! Buy tickets now.

3222 days ago

Annual Budget – Have your say

Communications from Franklin Local Board

What do you want Franklin to look like in the future? More transport options?, park development? These are some of the topics of discussion in Auckland Council’s 2017/2018 Annual Budget. Consultation is now open online until 4pm Monday 27 March 2017.

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3223 days ago

Can you help Pedal for Plunket?

The Warehouse

We're jumping on our bikes to cycle the length of the country! Help us raise more than $300,000 for Plunket New Zealand. Follow the journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz #Pedal4Plunket Watch the video

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3223 days ago

Community Grants and Funding 2017

Communications from Franklin Local Board

Does your community group need funding?
Are you putting together a project or event in the Franklin Local Board area? As well as the standard local grants, the local board is now able to approve quick response grants of up to $2000. Priority is given to: community events, community safety, health… View more
Does your community group need funding?
Are you putting together a project or event in the Franklin Local Board area? As well as the standard local grants, the local board is now able to approve quick response grants of up to $2000. Priority is given to: community events, community safety, health and wellbeing, environment.
Applications for Quick Response Grants: 13 Mar - 7 April
Applications for Local Board Grants : 13 Mar - 7 April

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3223 days ago

March Madness

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

Students are about to head back to Uni as the semester begins, which means there will be extra pressure on the roads. Auckland Transport have put on more seats to try and accommodate the increased usage including introducing four double decker buses in the North Shore.

Make sure you look out … View more
Students are about to head back to Uni as the semester begins, which means there will be extra pressure on the roads. Auckland Transport have put on more seats to try and accommodate the increased usage including introducing four double decker buses in the North Shore.

Make sure you look out for train timetable changes from 12 March too.

3223 days ago

Glassware sale

Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

The Vintage Store - Age Concern's charity store 3/154 Kolmar Road Papatoetoe has all it's glassware on sale this week!
All glasses (except coloured and crystal) 50cents
Dont miss these bargains

Price: $0.50

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3223 days ago

Water Protection Fund - Applications open 1 March

Communications from Franklin Local Board

The focus of the Water Protection Fund in the Wairoa catchment is to support and financially assist landowners and the local community in works that aim to reduce erosion and to enhance waterway health. These works may include fencing off streams, wetlands, and drains to exclude grazing stock, and … View moreThe focus of the Water Protection Fund in the Wairoa catchment is to support and financially assist landowners and the local community in works that aim to reduce erosion and to enhance waterway health. These works may include fencing off streams, wetlands, and drains to exclude grazing stock, and riparian planting.Applications may be submitted between 1 March and 30 April 2017
aucklandcouncil.smartygrants.com.au...

3226 days ago

Do you want to see a change to Daylight Savings? Vote now!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Share your thoughts on whether you love or loathe this idea and make sure you vote in our Daylight Savings poll too.

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