Karaka, Papakura

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2365 days ago

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids

Triton Hearing

When you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for … View moreWhen you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for your lifestyle and budget.

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids is available exclusively from Triton Hearing. Get your FREE copy now - call 0800 45 45 42 or visit tritonhearing.co.nz
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2365 days ago

Call for entries to 2019 Mayoral Conservation Awards

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Do you know heroes who go above and beyond to protect our environment?

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2370 days ago

Poll: Would you rather see more bus lanes or more cycle lanes?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

More than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.

The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.

It tested views on both the… View more
More than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.

The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.

It tested views on both the cycle and bus lanes, as well as the way bus lane misuse by motorists was enforced.

To read more click here

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Would you rather see more bus lanes or more cycle lanes?
  • 21.4% Cycle lanes
    21.4% Complete
  • 26.6% Bus lanes
    26.6% Complete
  • 37.5% Neither
    37.5% Complete
  • 14.6% Both
    14.6% Complete
646 votes
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2366 days ago

Brake pads

Tania from Papakura

Any recommendations of where I can get my front and back brake pads replaced? Thanks.

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2365 days ago

Winter Lawn Bowls

Ewen from Pukekohe

After an enforced 3 weeks without a carpet to bowl on, winter lawn bowls will start up again this Thursday July 4th at 1pm. Held at the Indoor Stadium at Pukekohe Cossie Club, have your names in by 12.45 and enjoy an afternoon of fun bowls. There is a very reasonable $5 entry fee and afternoon tea … View moreAfter an enforced 3 weeks without a carpet to bowl on, winter lawn bowls will start up again this Thursday July 4th at 1pm. Held at the Indoor Stadium at Pukekohe Cossie Club, have your names in by 12.45 and enjoy an afternoon of fun bowls. There is a very reasonable $5 entry fee and afternoon tea is provided. There is no need to make up a team as teams are arranged by Terry, the co-ordinator.

2365 days ago

Pulman Park lights to extend play hours

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A $400,000 partnership between Auckland Council, the Pulman Park Trust and Ardmore Marist Rugby and Sports Club has delivered floodlighting for more sports fields at Pulman Park.

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2366 days ago

Looking to downsize? Look no further!

Bloom Living

Downsize to a brand new, freehold, low-maintenance home in the heart of Manurewa East and be part of a vibrant, like-minded community!

At Bloom Manurewa East, you’ll enjoy freedom, independence, and financial security to own your 60+ lifestyle.

Due for completion in October, you’ll fall … View more
Downsize to a brand new, freehold, low-maintenance home in the heart of Manurewa East and be part of a vibrant, like-minded community!

At Bloom Manurewa East, you’ll enjoy freedom, independence, and financial security to own your 60+ lifestyle.

Due for completion in October, you’ll fall in love with these beautifully liveable,
2-bedroom apartments. Enjoy the modern comforts of open-plan living, safety, security and convenience to all local amenities.

Be quick to view the fully furnished show homes and to snap up your apartment now!

Show Homes 10am-12pm Wed, Thurs & Saturday. 20 Alfriston Road, Manurewa.

Contact Chrissie McKee on 021 469 949.
Find out more!

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2366 days ago

Grey Power Coffee Morning

Patricia from Rosehill

Hello ( a reminder ) Counties Manukau Grey Power meets on the first Tuesday of the month at Pots and Petals Time 10.30 am for a chat and information gathering you might be surprised at what you might learn, we try to keep our senior's up to date with the changes that came in on
July 1st See… View more
Hello ( a reminder ) Counties Manukau Grey Power meets on the first Tuesday of the month at Pots and Petals Time 10.30 am for a chat and information gathering you might be surprised at what you might learn, we try to keep our senior's up to date with the changes that came in on
July 1st See you there.
Cheers
Patricia

2366 days ago

Have you nominated yet?!?!?!

Women of Influence

Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real … View more
Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.

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2366 days ago

Make-up Giveaway

Way Of Life Health Shop

Sante makeup is pure and sustainable, and certified as natural and bio cosmetics. The products do not contain any harmful ingredients.
Come into Way of Life Health Shop and buy any Sante products worth $29.90 or more and go in the draw to win our giveaway pack of 4 products valued at $133. The … View more
Sante makeup is pure and sustainable, and certified as natural and bio cosmetics. The products do not contain any harmful ingredients.
Come into Way of Life Health Shop and buy any Sante products worth $29.90 or more and go in the draw to win our giveaway pack of 4 products valued at $133. The promotion runs until the 31st July 2019, and will be drawn in store on the 1st August 2019. There will be a further three draws for a Sante Balance Hand Cream.

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2366 days ago

Auckland's Future In Progress

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Over the month of July, we’ll be talking to a range of residents to find out what they want from future Auckland. They’ll share their aspirations for the city they love and tell us what they want to be left behind in the past.

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2366 days ago

Aucklanders hit with another petrol tax increase

Neighbourly.co.nz

Petrol taxes and road user charges have increased today, with petrol up 4 cents a litre (GST incl.) and road user charges up 5.5 per cent.

The rises were first announced by Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, in June 2018, with importance put on the need to "fund the infrastructure for our … View more
Petrol taxes and road user charges have increased today, with petrol up 4 cents a litre (GST incl.) and road user charges up 5.5 per cent.

The rises were first announced by Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, in June 2018, with importance put on the need to "fund the infrastructure for our cities and regions to thrive, and save lives".
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2366 days ago

Poll: Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say… View more
Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say that has to change. It is such an existential threat that not to make it a requirement to teach children about climate change is doing them a great disservice, they say.

To read more, click here

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Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?
  • 70.4% Yes, of course it should!
    70.4% Complete
  • 15.6% No, absolutely not.
    15.6% Complete
  • 14% I'm not bothered either way.
    14% Complete
1515 votes
2367 days ago

Your enrolment update pack is coming

Electoral Commission

Keep an eye on your letterbox for an enrolment update pack. Check it to make sure your details are correct, and then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.

Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
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2367 days ago

When she rises, we all rise

The Team from Women of Influence

Nominate a local hero for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, help recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Nominate a woman of influence before 15 July
Find out more

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