Kawakawa Bay - Orere Point, Kawakawa Bay

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673 days ago

Your home, your safe haven

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Your home is your sanctuary where you can relax, rejuvenate, and entertain family and friends.
That’s why Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens. We’ve prepared for adverse events, so you don’t have to.
Your safety and your family’s peace of mind are our top priority, no … View more
Your home is your sanctuary where you can relax, rejuvenate, and entertain family and friends.
That’s why Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens. We’ve prepared for adverse events, so you don’t have to.
Your safety and your family’s peace of mind are our top priority, no matter what the weather. Every Ryman village has staff available 24/7 and backup generators for emergencies.

We all hope we never have to experience a natural disaster or other emergency. But if it happens, we’ll take care of everything and make sure that you have what you need.

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673 days ago

Need Dentures ? We can help

Dyverse Dentures

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Contact us at 09 634 4543.
12C Waddon Place, Māngere, Auckland 2022
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673 days ago

Apply now. Start February.

Manukau Institute of Technology

The countdown is on – it's time to apply.

Find an option to suit your life, and gain new skills with MIT.

Explore our full-time, part-time or online study options and get more for you, your whānau and your community.

Classes are starting.

Apply now for February.
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673 days ago

It's not too late to enter Round the Bays

The Team from Round the Bays

We're just 17 days away from Southern Cross Round the Bays, NZ's largest fun run! Get a wriggle on and get your entry – it's perfect for all ages and fitness stages ☀️

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673 days ago

Staying safe in Auckland parks after Cyclone Gabrielle

The Team from Auckland Council

🌀 Cyclone Gabrielle has significantly impacted Tāmaki Makaurau, with considerable damage across the region.
⚠️ We encourages everyone to please use caution when visiting parks, especially around trees.

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674 days ago

Auckland Council’s non-essential council facilities to open later this week

The Team from Auckland Council

📅 Wednesday 15 Feb:
➡️ Our early childhood centres will reopen from 9am.
➡️ Kerbside collections resume.
➡️ The collection of flood-damaged items restarts.
📅 Thursday 16 Feb:
➡️ Some libraries, customer service centres, and pools and leisure centres will open from … View more
📅 Wednesday 15 Feb:
➡️ Our early childhood centres will reopen from 9am.
➡️ Kerbside collections resume.
➡️ The collection of flood-damaged items restarts.
📅 Thursday 16 Feb:
➡️ Some libraries, customer service centres, and pools and leisure centres will open from midday.
ℹ️ Find out more details by clicking on 'Read More'.

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674 days ago

Small biz owner? We're right behind you!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage… View moreIt's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage with neighbours to ask for help, share new operating hours, move damaged stock, or simply give thanks for recent support. T&Cs apply. Get Premium now

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674 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

If your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of … View moreIf your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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674 days ago

Independence and Security

The Team from

Enjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance, which leaves you more time and energy to … View more
Enjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance, which leaves you more time and energy to enjoy a fulfilled village lifestyle. Relax with a book, invite friends over for dinner, or simply put your feet up. You'll love coming home to such easy living.
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675 days ago

Happy Valentines Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

The team at NZ Compare hope everyone is keeping safe and snuggled up with their loved ones n this terrible weather. 🥰

We've got the down-low on the best shows to stream on rainy days, take a look!

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675 days ago

National State of Emergency

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Regional updates for February 15th, see the live Stuff updates.

14th February - 10:45am Update: National State of Emergency
Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty, has confirmed a National State of Emergency this morning due to the widespread damage across the country due to … View more
Regional updates for February 15th, see the live Stuff updates.

14th February - 10:45am Update: National State of Emergency
Minister for Emergency Management, Kieran McAnulty, has confirmed a National State of Emergency this morning due to the widespread damage across the country due to Cyclone Gabrielle.

While many regions have already declared a local state of emergency, a National State of Emergency gives the National Controller legal authority to apply resources across the country in support of a national level response.

Here's what you need to know:
- Heavy rain red warnings are in place for Northland and Hawke's Bay, with red strong wind warnings also for Northland, Coromandel and Taranaki. Check all weather warnings on the MetService website.
- States of emergency have been declared in Northland, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Ōpōtiki, Thames-Coromandel District, Waikato District, Hauraki District, Whakatāne District, Bay of Plenty, Napier and Hastings.
- There has been a landslide in Murawai with one firefighter missing.
- Gisborne is feared cut off and the east coast of the Coromandel Peninsula. Residents are to take note of the Welfare Centres for Gisborne and Coromandel.
- A number of road closures are in place across the North Island. View these on the Waka Kotahi NZTA website.
- Fire and Emergency is urging people to only call 111 if life or safety is at risk after a surge in calls.
- In Auckland there are 27 shelters and civil defence centres where people can go in an emergency.

Stuff are posting live updates and have shared what you need in your 3-day emergency kit. Stay up to date with Civil Defence updates and track the storm here.

2pm Update for Hawke's Bay:
Multiple evacuations needed in Puketapu, Esk Valley, Rissington, Omahu, Waiohiki, Jervoistown and Meeanee and Waipawa.
Many remain trapped in cars and houses. Several bridges have been taken out with access between Hastings and Napier now cutoff. More than 20,000 people are without power and cellphone communication in and out of the region is patchy.
Omahu residents needing shelter can go to Hastings Sports' Centre. Taradale residents can head to St Joseph's Māori Girls' School.

676 days ago

Stay safe out there!

Papakura Toyota

Stay safe out there everyone. Don’t forget to check in on your family and neighbours.

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676 days ago

OPEN DAYS

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

We believe a full life is one that gets richer with age. Discover the Ryman difference and see why our villages are the measure of retirement living.

Every Thursday until the end of March, you can view our show homes in any of our Auckland villages and learn more about independent and assisted … View more
We believe a full life is one that gets richer with age. Discover the Ryman difference and see why our villages are the measure of retirement living.

Every Thursday until the end of March, you can view our show homes in any of our Auckland villages and learn more about independent and assisted living. Feel free to drop by any time between 10am-2pm.

It's also a great opportunity to view the quality of Ryman villages, amenities and learn more about the lifestyle we offer.

Ryman. The measure of retirement living

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676 days ago

Auckland Council staff redirected in advance of Cyclone Gabrielle hitting the region

The Team from Auckland Council

📣 We are closing all non-essential services across the region on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 February as the region prepares for Cyclone Gabrielle.
❌ This includes libraries, community centres, early childhood education centres, and active recreation centres.
✅ Only critical regulatory … View more
📣 We are closing all non-essential services across the region on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 February as the region prepares for Cyclone Gabrielle.
❌ This includes libraries, community centres, early childhood education centres, and active recreation centres.
✅ Only critical regulatory services activities, such as building assessments, will continue to take place.
✅ Essential services, such as our contact centres and cemeteries, will remain open.
➡️ We are redirecting our staff to support the CDCs and evacuation shelters.

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676 days ago

Kerbside collections cancelled Monday and Tuesday

The Team from Auckland Council

📣 Due to weather constraints, all council collections on Monday 13 & Tuesday 14 February are cancelled. There is no change to your collection if your usual day is Wednesday to Friday.
➡️ Please bring your bins/bags in, to keep them secure and avoid them being blown away.
➡️ For … View more
📣 Due to weather constraints, all council collections on Monday 13 & Tuesday 14 February are cancelled. There is no change to your collection if your usual day is Wednesday to Friday.
➡️ Please bring your bins/bags in, to keep them secure and avoid them being blown away.
➡️ For private services check with your provider for details.

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