Karaka, Papakura

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2738 days ago

Up to 70% off top brand shoes!

Athlete’s Foot

The Athlete’s Foot Botany is closing down! Hurry in-store and enjoy HUGE savings with up to 70% off top brand sports shoes including Nike, Asics, Mizuno, Brooks and New Balance. Stock is limited so be quick!

All sales are final, no exchanges or returns. Sale available in-store only and ends … View more
The Athlete’s Foot Botany is closing down! Hurry in-store and enjoy HUGE savings with up to 70% off top brand sports shoes including Nike, Asics, Mizuno, Brooks and New Balance. Stock is limited so be quick!

All sales are final, no exchanges or returns. Sale available in-store only and ends 30/6/18.
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2739 days ago

Staying Safe

Age Concern Manukau

Have fun and brush up on ways to maintain your mobility and independence through a FREE classroom based refresher workshop for senior road users.

The aim of the workshop is to:
- Help you maintain and improve your safe driving practices
- Give you information about other transport options … View more
Have fun and brush up on ways to maintain your mobility and independence through a FREE classroom based refresher workshop for senior road users.

The aim of the workshop is to:
- Help you maintain and improve your safe driving practices
- Give you information about other transport options available when driving is no longer possible

These will be held on:
- Monday 25th June 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at Manurewa Baptist Church, 9 Lupton Road, Manurewa
- Tuesday 26th June at Howick Presbyterian Church, 11 Vincent St, Howick.
- Wednesday 27th June at Harvest Christian Church, 3 Beach Road, Papakura
- Friday 29th June 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at St Johns Community Centre, 120 Great South Road, Papatoetoe


Morning tea and lunch included. You will also receive $10 MTA voucher at the end of the day.

Other dates and venues also available from the Age Concern Office. Numbers limited so bookings essential for catering and resource purposes. To register, contact the Age Concern office on 279 4331 ext 800 or email reception@accm.org.nz
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2739 days ago

PAPAKURA ART GROUP

Glenda Kenney from Papakura Art Group Inc.

Yet another great week with 2 more new faces. It seems that this time of the year is very conducive to painting. Come join us next week for a challenge painting using black, white and only one other colour.
As always new members are most welcome.
Where to find us: - We meet at the Old Central … View more
Yet another great week with 2 more new faces. It seems that this time of the year is very conducive to painting. Come join us next week for a challenge painting using black, white and only one other colour.
As always new members are most welcome.
Where to find us: - We meet at the Old Central School Hall 57 Wood St Papakura every Wednesday 12-3:30pm

What do we offer: - Free painting time, Art Tuition with experienced Artists Demonstrations and tips, a great book and DVD library, Workshops, Social interaction, Exhibitions, Competition, Plein Air days, a weekly newsletter, free tea and coffee available; make it yourself and bring along your lunch for a sit down and chat from mid-day.
What we use: - Our members work in watercolour, pastels, acrylics, oils, pencil/pen and charcoal and mixed media.

Who are we: - We are a very active group of people who welcome new members and who are always willing to help if you need some help.

For More Information Contact Glenda 021 928 028

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER June 20th 2018.pdf Download View

2739 days ago

Papakura Piper is out now!

Fiona Senton - licensee Sales Person Ray White Papakura from

My latest Newsletter - The Papakura Piper is out now, including the latest in real estate news and statistics. Enjoy! Fiona x

2739 days ago

Auckland overnight motorway closures

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from June 24-30. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency has posted a list of the overnight closures for motorway improvements which will run from June 24-30. These include George Bolt Memorial Drive, Southwestern Motorway, Upper Harbour Motorway, Northwestern Motorway, Southern Motorway and Northern Motorway. Click here to check the dates and locations.

Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. During these times, please follow the signposted detours. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to June 29.

Source: NZTA
Image: Stuff

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2739 days ago

Sea Urchins

Go Dive Center

How many of us have one or two green kina shells hanging around at home with their pretty spots and segmented surface they make great decoration pieces, but did you know
Sea Urchins, Kina or Sea Eggs are common in the waters around New Zealand. About 70 different species can be found with most … View more
How many of us have one or two green kina shells hanging around at home with their pretty spots and segmented surface they make great decoration pieces, but did you know
Sea Urchins, Kina or Sea Eggs are common in the waters around New Zealand. About 70 different species can be found with most living in the deep water while around 11 species can be found at depths of 12-14 meters.

These spherical shaped creatures covered in long and short movable spines resembling an underwater hedgehog have a mouth on the underside with a 5-sided limy structure called Aristotle’s Lantern which acts like a set of jaws grinding up food into digestible pellets.

Kina are omnivorous but prefer to feed on large brown seaweeds and kelp, large groups can eat out whole seaweed sites leaving the area barren. They are male and female, but it is difficult to tell them apart until they are cracked open. Undisturbed a kina can live for as long as 20 years.

Kina have been a traditional part of the Maori diet since before pre-European settlement.
The roe of the kina is considered a delicacy to many people and can be eaten raw straight from the shell or served as sushi or “uni” and depending on how it is prepared are low in calories, fat and quite high in protein. The flavour has been described as combination of creamy, sweet, sour salty and bitter.

When harvesting kina take care they are spiky!! Gloves are recommended.

2739 days ago

Open Homes this Sunday 24th June

Fiona Senton - licensee Sales Person Ray White Papakura from

I have some excellent properties for first home buyers/investors at the Open Homes this Sunday. If you have some spare time, these are worth your viewing! Fiona x

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2740 days ago

How do you find Auckland's roadworks?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you have a lot of orange cones lining your community's streets? Can you get to work easily, or do the road blocks cause havoc on your morning commute?

At the end of last week, there were 240 roadwork projects being carried out in the super city! How do roadworks impact… View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you have a lot of orange cones lining your community's streets? Can you get to work easily, or do the road blocks cause havoc on your morning commute?

At the end of last week, there were 240 roadwork projects being carried out in the super city! How do roadworks impact your community? Do they annoy you, or do you think it's part of expanding? Let us know in the replies. To read more, click here.

2740 days ago

Celebrating the life of your loved one

John Ensom from Ensom Funeral Services

Ensom Funeral Services recognise that all family's needs are different. We happily take the time to prepare a fitting tribute and farewell that reflects the life of each person as being unique.

We are an independently run family business. Having been part of this community for many years.
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Ensom Funeral Services recognise that all family's needs are different. We happily take the time to prepare a fitting tribute and farewell that reflects the life of each person as being unique.

We are an independently run family business. Having been part of this community for many years.

Our friendly team bring a comforting familiarity to your family.
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2740 days ago

Mid winter sale on now!

Kevin Jamieson from South Auckland Motors

Hi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a … View moreHi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a 3 Months or 5000kms Mechanical Warranty on all of our used vehicles.

Ask for me, Kevin Jamieson, when you phone 0800 114 443. I'm here to help you buy a used vehicle that's perfect for you.

South Auckland Motors
2 Gladding Place, Manukau
0800 114 443
Find the perfect vehicle here!

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2740 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2740 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2740 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2743 days ago

Will you be striking for better pay in Auckland?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.

Do you support the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.

Do you support the nurses' stance? What do you think of the latest pay offer? Let us know in the replies. Click here to read more. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2741 days ago

Bigger profits for them or lower interest rates for you? What would you choose?

WestForce Credit Union

Would you rather finance companies made bigger profits, or you paid less interest when you borrow money? Would you rather profits go off-shore, or your finances are managed by you and people in your neighbourhood?

Westforce is an independent credit union whose customers are its members. It … View more
Would you rather finance companies made bigger profits, or you paid less interest when you borrow money? Would you rather profits go off-shore, or your finances are managed by you and people in your neighbourhood?

Westforce is an independent credit union whose customers are its members. It offers similar products and services to finance companies and since leaving the NZ Association of Credit Unions, has introduced its own Debit Card & Mobile Accounts App, and moved to a NZ -based operating finance system.

Westforce is committed to providing some of the best lending available, leaving money in families’ pockets,” Victor Martick, Westforce GM, says.

Go to www.westforce.org.nz or call 09 828 8285

Westforce Credit Union is not a bank but like a bank is supervised by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Westforce Credit Union deposits are secured by a first ranking Trust Deed. Westforce is exempt from requiring a Credit Rating and is licensed with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand as a Non-Bank Deposit Taker. Westforce Credit Union’s current product disclosure statement is available from www.business.govt.nz/disclose.
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