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We’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town. Spread a little happiness in your ‘hood by nominating someone lovely for a Nice Neighbour Award. It could be someone who has helped make a difference in your life - or the lives of others. Someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped … View moreWe’re looking for the nicest neighbours in town. Spread a little happiness in your ‘hood by nominating someone lovely for a Nice Neighbour Award. It could be someone who has helped make a difference in your life - or the lives of others. Someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, surprises and delights the kids, or who regularly volunteers their time to a local charity or sports team.
If your neighbour is picked as this week's Nice Neighbour, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy® card plus your special neighbour will feature in community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.
Let us know why your neighbour is so nice by nominating now.
A road trip is a quintessential part of the Christmas holidays. As you head out this summer to enjoy your holiday with family and friends, appreciate some of the work Waikato Regional Council is supporting to keep our environment healthy and communities thriving.
We share some of these … View moreA road trip is a quintessential part of the Christmas holidays. As you head out this summer to enjoy your holiday with family and friends, appreciate some of the work Waikato Regional Council is supporting to keep our environment healthy and communities thriving.
We share some of these activities with you in Waikato Unwrapped, our summer road trip.
Helping our native wildlife, keeping people safe on the water and easing traffic congestion are just a few of the things going on to make the Waikato a great place to live and visit.
Join in celebrating the lead-up to Christmas at 7pm this Sunday, December 16, with the Pukekohe Anglican Church and the Franklin Community Choir at the Nine Lessons and Carols service. All are welcome at this traditional service, which will be at St Andrew's Church, on the corner of Queen St … View moreJoin in celebrating the lead-up to Christmas at 7pm this Sunday, December 16, with the Pukekohe Anglican Church and the Franklin Community Choir at the Nine Lessons and Carols service. All are welcome at this traditional service, which will be at St Andrew's Church, on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe.
Auckland – it’s hard to imagine a more geographically diverse region. Whether it’s rugged black-sand surf beaches, dense native forest, rolling green pastures or urban city centres, there’s something different to see and do.
Fuchsia fever will take over Franklin when the 20th annual Franklin Fuchsia Show hits Waiuku, south …
The combination of another warm humid day and light winds are expected to produce thunderstorms about many parts of the North Island this afternoon and evening.
Between about 1pm and 9pm today, a few of the thunderstorms could be severe about inland North Island areas from Northland to … View moreThe combination of another warm humid day and light winds are expected to produce thunderstorms about many parts of the North Island this afternoon and evening.
Between about 1pm and 9pm today, a few of the thunderstorms could be severe about inland North Island areas from Northland to Whanganui, Taihape and Hawkes Bay (including Auckland), and also affecting coastal parts of Gisborne and Hawkes Bay.
These thunderstorms are expected to produce localised downpours of 25-40 mm/hr (or more), hail 20mm diameter (or larger), and maybe wind gusts of 60-80km/hr.
Rainfall of this intensity can cause surface and/or flash flooding, especially about low-lying areas such as streams, rivers or narrow valleys, and may also lead to slips.
Driving conditions will also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain.
They ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year!
Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real … View moreThey ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year!
Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. Head online now to contribute
Swing by your local Farmlands store to ensure everyone has something to open on Christmas morning.
With 82 stores across the country, we’re proud to be supporting your community
The body of a young dolphin, thought to be a critically endangered Māui's dolphin, has been found on…
The 2019 schedule of events in Auckland will have something for everyone, at any time of the year!
Vandals have damaged Waiuku artist Jae Kang's sculpture at Kevan Lawrence Park so badly that it has …
Multiple people have been injured, two critically, after a serious crash in Awhitu, south of Aucklan…
Hi neighbours,
David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.
Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and … View moreHi neighbours,
David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.
Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and some evening singing Amazing Grace.
There will be pop up clinics running in the Tāmaki area soon, so please look out for notices on our Facebook page.
Office hours for Tāmaki are 9am-5pm Mon/Wed/Fri at 100 Neilson Street, Onehunga (Entrance on Galway Street).
Office hours for Papakura are 9am-5pm Tues/Thurs at 29 Broadway, … View moreThere will be pop up clinics running in the Tāmaki area soon, so please look out for notices on our Facebook page.
Office hours for Tāmaki are 9am-5pm Mon/Wed/Fri at 100 Neilson Street, Onehunga (Entrance on Galway Street).
Office hours for Papakura are 9am-5pm Tues/Thurs at 29 Broadway, Papakura.
Please feel free to call 800-ANAHILA if you would like to book an appointment to go into the office to discuss your matters.
Check here for any current events or notices.
Authorised by Anahila Kanongata'a-Suisuiki, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
Hi all Op Shop fans, the Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop (on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, behind the red-brick church), has just two more shopping days - this Friday and Saturday, 9am to noon - before it closes for Christmas. It reopens for 2019 on Wednesday January 9. Hours are every Wednesday,… View moreHi all Op Shop fans, the Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop (on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, behind the red-brick church), has just two more shopping days - this Friday and Saturday, 9am to noon - before it closes for Christmas. It reopens for 2019 on Wednesday January 9. Hours are every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to noon. Thanks to our loyal customers and wishing you a Happy Christmas from all the volunteers at the Op Shop.
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