Mahurangi North, Matakana

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2981 days ago

Aucklanders, have you voted for the GARDENA Gardener of the Year from your neighbourhood?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Trevor Crosby's efforts to save a food forest in the heart of our biggest city have put him in the running for our GARDENA Gardener of the Year award. If he gets the most votes, what would he do with the thousands of dollars worth of cool gardening gear? "It would go to our society, the … View moreTrevor Crosby's efforts to save a food forest in the heart of our biggest city have put him in the running for our GARDENA Gardener of the Year award. If he gets the most votes, what would he do with the thousands of dollars worth of cool gardening gear? "It would go to our society, the Sanctuary Community Organic Garden Mahi Whenua Incorporated, for looking after the gardens and food forest. The Sanctuary is a place of cultural significance coupled with amazing biodiversity. And it’s right in the heart of Auckland."
Read more about Trevor and the other finalists, and vote!

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2981 days ago

Kindergarten Open Days next week, 9am - 3pm

Carla Sheldon from Auckland Kindergarten Association

Hey neighbours! Our kindergartens are right on your doorstep. Special places where teachers, parents and children come together to build amazing communities.

Next week we will be holding Open Days at the kindergartens so you can see them in action!

- Monday 30th October: … View more
Hey neighbours! Our kindergartens are right on your doorstep. Special places where teachers, parents and children come together to build amazing communities.

Next week we will be holding Open Days at the kindergartens so you can see them in action!

- Monday 30th October: Mangawhai Kindergarten, 36 Insley Street, Mangawhai.

- Thursday 2nd November: Snells Beach Kindergarten, 15 Hamatana Road, Snells Beach.

- Friday 3rd November: Wellsford Kindergarten, Hazelmere Street, Wellsford.

To find out more, please visit our website.
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2994 days ago

Poll: Will you buy plastic rubbish bin liners?

Reporter Rodney Times

New World will go plastic bag free by the end of 2018 after the results of its BagVote showed people don't want bags at all.

Last week, Countdown announced it would ban single-use plastic bags by 2018, but Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin said he would have banned the bag … View more
New World will go plastic bag free by the end of 2018 after the results of its BagVote showed people don't want bags at all.

Last week, Countdown announced it would ban single-use plastic bags by 2018, but Foodstuffs North Island chief executive Chris Quin said he would have banned the bag anyway.

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Are you pleased about the ban? Let us know in the comments.

Will you buy plastic rubbish bin liners once supermarket plastic bags disappear in 2018?

*Please write NFP (Not For Print) if you don't want your comment appearing in print.

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Will you buy plastic rubbish bin liners?
  • 52.6% I would use plastic bags to line my bin, but will now have to buy bin liners
    52.6% Complete
  • 47.4% No, I will find more sustainable ways to dispose my rubbish
    47.4% Complete
133 votes
2982 days ago

Countdown is on - Better Home & Living Show!

Auckland's Better Home & Living Show

Just days to go till Auckland's Better Home and Living Show - come on down and join us at North Shore Events Centre. Loads of inspiration for inside and out, preview latest trends and innovations, go in to the draw to win a fantastic prize and even the opportunity to ride in a Tesla!

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Just days to go till Auckland's Better Home and Living Show - come on down and join us at North Shore Events Centre. Loads of inspiration for inside and out, preview latest trends and innovations, go in to the draw to win a fantastic prize and even the opportunity to ride in a Tesla!

Talk to the experts on outdoor solutions, heating, home décor, kitchens, bathrooms and everything in between. Get in early each day and you could be one of the lucky first 500 through the door to receive a free block of delicious Cadbury Coco!
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2983 days ago

Create Cocktails, Make Great Coffee at NZMA

NZMA

Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA we’ll teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. Get qualified in 20 weeks!

You’ll study:
• in a real bar, gain work experience in a real café
• get lots of support and … View more
Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA we’ll teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. Get qualified in 20 weeks!

You’ll study:
• in a real bar, gain work experience in a real café
• get lots of support and encouragement from your tutors
• and graduate with a nationally recognised qualification

We have our own dedicated employment team, NZMA Careers. NZMA Careers has relationships with over 100 reputable businesses throughout New Zealand which is a large advantage to their graduating students. With a 9% year-on-year increase in tourism and hospitality in Auckland recently, many of these employers are actively looking for potential employees.

Why don’t you come have a coffee and visit us for an Auckland Campus tour. Know anyone or want to enrol - courses start in November so get in touch and enrol today!
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2983 days ago

IKEA TV Unit

Veronica from Warkworth

Good condition.
Some scratches on bottom right (see picture).

1.2(W) x 0.60(D) x 0.55(H)

Questions and viewings welcome!!

Price: $120

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2983 days ago

Dinning Table with 7 Chairs

Veronica from Warkworth

Really good condition!!

2.2(W) x 0.98(D) x 0.8(H)

Questions and viewings welcome.

Price: $350

2984 days ago

What Should Renee Learn? Sushi-making

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

We gave readers the choice to vote between reporter Renee learning to make sushi at Sushi4U, or a pottery vessel at Estuary Arts Centre. The votes were tallied and Renee set out to Sushi4U in Whangaparaoa for a lesson.

If you have a business or an experience that you think Renee should try, … View more
We gave readers the choice to vote between reporter Renee learning to make sushi at Sushi4U, or a pottery vessel at Estuary Arts Centre. The votes were tallied and Renee set out to Sushi4U in Whangaparaoa for a lesson.

If you have a business or an experience that you think Renee should try, email her renee.clayton@fairfaxmedia.co.nz with more information.

2985 days ago

Garage sale Matakana tomorrow Saturday 21 October

Gerard from Mahurangi North

Saturday 21 October. From 8.30am onwards (not before please!)
@ 28 Awanui Crescent, Matakana (the crescent is part of a new subdivision, opposite tennis court on Matakana Valley Road). This is the same successful garage sale we ran last week. Still lots to sell!
Bedlinen, rugs, cot with mattress … View more
Saturday 21 October. From 8.30am onwards (not before please!)
@ 28 Awanui Crescent, Matakana (the crescent is part of a new subdivision, opposite tennis court on Matakana Valley Road). This is the same successful garage sale we ran last week. Still lots to sell!
Bedlinen, rugs, cot with mattress and sheets, women’s clothing, jewellery, standard fans, rimu plate rack, new toilet with new wooden seat, new china basin, collectables, antique Singer sewing machine, ceramics & wooden plates, picture frames, crockery, electronic cables, odds and ends, Xmas decorations, brass bits and pieces and much more!! Come and have a look!

Negotiable

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