Kawakawa Bay - Orere Point, Kawakawa Bay

3245 days ago

Protect your child against most HPV cancers

Ministry of Health

From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. … View more
From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they are young. Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV at some point in their life. Protecting children before they are exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.

For more information about HPV immunisation, see www.health.govt.nz/hpv
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3248 days ago

WIN one of 5 Barker's Summer Assortment packs!

SuperValue New Zealand

Be in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most … View moreBe in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most popular new releases along with a cheese set and a recipe collection to give you picnic inspiration!

For your chance to win simply LIKE or THANK this post and you're in the draw!

Winners announced Monday 13 Feb. T&Cs apply.

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3248 days ago

Celebrate Chinese New Year at the Auckland Lantern Festival!

The Team from

We are so excited, it's less than a week until the Lantern Festival at the Auckland Domain!

Be entertained and dazzled by hundreds of handmade Chinese lanterns, delicious Chinese food, music and dance performances, traditional festivities, Chinese art and more – there's a range of … View more
We are so excited, it's less than a week until the Lantern Festival at the Auckland Domain!

Be entertained and dazzled by hundreds of handmade Chinese lanterns, delicious Chinese food, music and dance performances, traditional festivities, Chinese art and more – there's a range of activities for all ages.

Check out the festival programme at www.aucklandnz.com...

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3249 days ago

Bookings are open for 2017 inorganics.

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Booking online is an easy way to make sure your collection is sorted - you don't need to wait for your flyer.

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 here.

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Booking online is an easy way to make sure your collection is sorted - you don't need to wait for your flyer.

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 here.

Collections run from March to December 2017. You may have items you could sell or swap, from bikes the kids have outgrown, to a bbq a new family down the street could use, please consider '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.
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3249 days ago

Give a meaningful gift this Valentine's Day

Danielle Tucker from

This Valentine's Day, give a gift that will melt hearts and speak volumes about how much you care.

TLC gifts are virtual gifts to which you can add either an e-card or a printed card. You simply select which animal you'd like to save and whether you'd like to give them the gift of… View more
This Valentine's Day, give a gift that will melt hearts and speak volumes about how much you care.

TLC gifts are virtual gifts to which you can add either an e-card or a printed card. You simply select which animal you'd like to save and whether you'd like to give them the gift of love or rescue on behalf of the one you love.

Long after everyone else's chocolates have been eaten and flowers have wilted your gift will live on in the life of the animal you helped save.

Visit our TLC Shop now to find out more: shop.spca.org.nz...

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3249 days ago

Aotearoa Bike Challenge

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

I'm signing up for the Aotearoa Bike Challenge.

It's a bit hard to ride my bike to and from work because I live out in Clevedon, but I will try and get around on my bike when I'm in the city.

Are you keen to join in?

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3249 days ago

Congratulations to our First Aid Kit winners

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.

Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora

Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View more
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.

Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora

Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.

Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.

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3249 days ago

FREE local presentations - come along

Debi from Clevedon

What Topic presentation starting this month - everyday topics that add value to your life. Simply book through the Facebook page and follow the link to Eventbright or call Debi 021 953 567

Free

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3250 days ago

Supersave on school travel with AT HOP (Age 5-19 years)

The Team from Auckland Transport

Buy & register your child's AT HOP card and save

Terms of use for AT HOP cards are available at AT.govt.nz/athop

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3251 days ago

Slow down around schools

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

The faster you go, the less time you have to react and stop, slow down around schools. Find out more about road safety around schools here: AT.govt.nz/driving-parking/safer-communities-roads-schools/road-safety/road-safety-around-schools

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3251 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 Feb - 10 Mar

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3251 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood champion

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'

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3251 days ago

Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

It was a joy to celebrate Auckland's 177th Anniversary at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. The lovely people from the GVR invited me to launch their new rail turntable. I went along with my Dad who did his time as an apprentice fitter and turner in the railway workshops both before and after … View moreIt was a joy to celebrate Auckland's 177th Anniversary at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. The lovely people from the GVR invited me to launch their new rail turntable. I went along with my Dad who did his time as an apprentice fitter and turner in the railway workshops both before and after WW2.

I got to shovel coal into the boiler of JA 1250 and take the ride down to Waiuku. Steam locomotives are a living breathing thing; dirtier and smellier than our trains today, but a great experience and significant part of our history.

Congratulations to the 150 volunteers that make the Glenbrook experience what it is. I encourage locals in the Franklin Ward area - and Auckland in general - to visit.

3251 days ago

What a weekend!

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

I hope you all had a fantastic Auckland Anniversary Weekend, and enjoyed our city's stunning natural environment. I saw some very busy beaches and parks as I made my way around to a number of events, and it was great to see Aucklanders making the most of the sunshine.

I was lucky enough … View more
I hope you all had a fantastic Auckland Anniversary Weekend, and enjoyed our city's stunning natural environment. I saw some very busy beaches and parks as I made my way around to a number of events, and it was great to see Aucklanders making the most of the sunshine.

I was lucky enough to watch the Black Caps thrilling victory over the Aussies at Eden Park yesterday, and to meet cricketing legend Sir Richard Hadlee. It was a real pleasure!

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