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22 days ago

A note about community mail theft

The Team from North Shore, Rodney & West Auckland Police

Please follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
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Please follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
✉️ Install security cameras and/or security camera messaging near your letterbox or front of property
✉️ Where practical, consider click and collect over delivery
✉️ Send parcels to a work address or ensuring you're home when they arrive
✉️ Contact Police (111 for immediate issues or 105 if it is after the fact) if you see people loitering around vehicles or looking into car windows
✉️ Engage in neighbourhood groups so more people can keep an eye out for suspicious activity

These tips are being shared after a 44-year-old woman will appear in Pukekohe District Court on 28 March charged with theft.
An alleged mail thief in the Pukekohe area has hand-delivered herself into Police, following assistance from the community.
Counties Manukau South Senior Sergeant MJ Riddle says Police were aware of locals discussing a mail theft on social media. A report was made to Police at the time in January and had included enough detail including CCTV footage and a vehicle of interest. Following Police enquiries, the woman has brought herself into the Pukekohe Police Station a few days later

“This is a great result for the community and a timely reminder to the public to continue reporting any thefts from letterboxes.”
Senior Sergeant Riddle says
“Our community should be able to receive parcels and mail without concern of interference but unfortunately there are people in our communities who take advantage of opportunities to commit thefts from mail boxes and front porches."

“We encourage anyone who has been the victim of dishonesty offending to report it as soon as possible,” she says."

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22 days ago

Sparkle Never Goes Out of Style

Christine Corcuera from Red Cross Shop Henderson

It’s International Women’s Day on the 8th of March. Shimmer, shine and slay on these classy sequinned party dresses for all the women out there!!! Red Cross Shop Henderson has some awesome party dresses on display.

Come visit us at:
435 Great North Rd, Henderson
(09) 8351152

24 days ago

International Women’s Day

Christine Corcuera from Red Cross Shop Henderson

It’s International Women’s Day at Red Cross Henderson!!! Rack of selected $2 and 3 for $5 items up for grab. 1/2 price on selected women’s dresses too! So what are you waiting for, come and visit us and grab these awesome deals for all women out there😀
Visit us at:
435 Great North Rd, … View more
It’s International Women’s Day at Red Cross Henderson!!! Rack of selected $2 and 3 for $5 items up for grab. 1/2 price on selected women’s dresses too! So what are you waiting for, come and visit us and grab these awesome deals for all women out there😀
Visit us at:
435 Great North Rd, Henderson
(09) 8351152

23 days ago

Protect your home from rainwater damage now.

Hayley Newton from Rainaway Spouting on the Spot - Rodney

Are you worried about rainwater causing damage to your beautiful home?
Rainaway Spouting on the Spot are gutter and spouting specialists.
We can help with any gutter issue that you may have:



· Gutter leaking?

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Are you worried about rainwater causing damage to your beautiful home?
Rainaway Spouting on the Spot are gutter and spouting specialists.
We can help with any gutter issue that you may have:



· Gutter leaking?

· Gutter not draining?

· Gutter overflowing?

· Gutter needs replacing?

Rainaway Spouting on the Spot is your local trusted partner in protecting your property from the elements and giving you peace of mind.

Visit www.rainaway.co.nz......... to learn more about how we can safeguard your home and keep it dry year on year and protect your most valuable investment.

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23 days ago

Could our dream of pest-free tomatoes come true?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

"What I have harvested from that greenhouse this year, that’s the cleanest crop I have ever grown. No whitefly at all. It’s pretty exciting,” says Anthony Tringham, who grows heirloom tomatoes commercially under the brand Curious Croppers, in Clevedon, Auckland

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26 days ago

Poll: Is it okay to take fruit from a neighbour's tree?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This week we are wondering about some neighbour etiquette that can cause conflict. If your neighbour has a tree overflowing with fruit that is visible from the road, is it okay to help yourself? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded … View more
This week we are wondering about some neighbour etiquette that can cause conflict. If your neighbour has a tree overflowing with fruit that is visible from the road, is it okay to help yourself? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Is it okay to take fruit from a neighbour's tree?
  • 18.3% Yes
    18.3% Complete
  • 75.6% No
    75.6% Complete
  • 6.2% Other - I'll share below
    6.2% Complete
2438 votes
24 days ago

WIN A $50 Gift Card

The Team from NZ Compare

WIN ONE of FIVE $50 Gift Cards - It's only a few clicks away! Simply complete our easy Broadband Survey and unlock your chance to WIN! Start Survey now.

Our recent neighbourly poll revealed some challenges with broadband providers, and we're here to help. The survey will help us get a … View more
WIN ONE of FIVE $50 Gift Cards - It's only a few clicks away! Simply complete our easy Broadband Survey and unlock your chance to WIN! Start Survey now.

Our recent neighbourly poll revealed some challenges with broadband providers, and we're here to help. The survey will help us get a better understanding of your experience with your current broadband provider. Let your voice be heard.
Start survey now

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24 days ago

Auckland’s Long-term Plan opens for consultation

The Team from Auckland Council

Our Long-term Plan 2024-2034 is open for public consultation.
Aucklanders can have their say on the options and trade-offs that will influence region-wide activities, services and investment ⬇️
📅 Feedback must be received by 28 March.

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24 days ago

Compare & SAVE on the Go

The Team from NZ Compare

Have a pesky power bill from Summer aircon use?

Dive into NZ Compare and effortlessly COMPARE broadband, power, mobile & more to uncover the best deals and save money for the rest of 2024!
So you can keep using that aircon!

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25 days ago

Singing FUN-DAMENTALS

Julia from Henderson

Think you can’t sing – but would like to? It’s amazing how many people in our singing community have been told they can’t, or shouldn’t, sing. Have you always wanted to sing, enjoyed singing and been told you can’t. or want to sing, but the prospect seems a little daunting…

All … View more
Think you can’t sing – but would like to? It’s amazing how many people in our singing community have been told they can’t, or shouldn’t, sing. Have you always wanted to sing, enjoyed singing and been told you can’t. or want to sing, but the prospect seems a little daunting…

All Together Now is a group of singing communities where we warmly welcome singers of all backgrounds and abilities. We provide great songs and excellent teaching, so that we can make beautiful music together, with lots of fun and laughter on the way!

This year we have started a new choir - FUN-DAMENTALS - for everyone who would love to sing in a choir but doesn't think they can sing, or wants to know a bit more about singing and choirs first, or just wants to build some confidence.

This is a low-pressure, no-questions-are-stupid, no judgement, come-and-give-it-a-go group. You can transfer from this one to another of our choirs later on, or stay here forever - it’s up to you!

Unlike our other choirs (where we only have Open Nights at the start of each term) you are welcome to come along at any stage – though we do ask you to *register* first, so that we have the resources to welcome & support you.

Fun-damentals
Venue: Mt Eden Normal Primary School Hall, corner of Valley Road and Sherbourne Road
Time: Tuesday 7.15pm to 9.15pm
Choir Leader: Claire Caldwell and Kate Bell

Register through our Join a Choir page, select Fun-damentals, and we'll be in touch!
www.thechoir.co.nz...

At All Together Now, we believe that singing is a learned skill so we welcome people at all stages of their singing development.

If you love to sing, or think you would love to sing and genuinely want to learn, our choirs are for you! We aim for a high musical standard, and we provide skilled teachers and great support to help everyone get there together.

As well as the opportunity to learn to sing well, our choirs offer great fun, a sense of community within each group and the wider organisation, and a way to contribute to our local communities by fundraising for charity.

25 days ago

Big basement clearout of electronics items.

Clifford from Helensville

Have the following items free for removal. 1x 32" HD digital TV with wall mounting bracket. AMD based desktop computer Windows 10, 8 Gb memory and 1 TB hard drive with mouse, keyboard and 26 " HD screen. Has 2 built in DVD players/writers.
Lots of other tools and other items for sale … View more
Have the following items free for removal. 1x 32" HD digital TV with wall mounting bracket. AMD based desktop computer Windows 10, 8 Gb memory and 1 TB hard drive with mouse, keyboard and 26 " HD screen. Has 2 built in DVD players/writers.
Lots of other tools and other items for sale also. Am doing a big downsize.

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25 days ago

Rush hour winds on Harbour Bridge

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

NZTA has shared a warning about the Harbour Bridge for this afternoon.

What you need to know:
- Drivers in Auckland will need to take extra care on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this afternoon (Monday 4 March) with heavy wind gusts predicted between 4pm and 6pm.
- It is likely that speed limits … View more
NZTA has shared a warning about the Harbour Bridge for this afternoon.

What you need to know:
- Drivers in Auckland will need to take extra care on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this afternoon (Monday 4 March) with heavy wind gusts predicted between 4pm and 6pm.
- It is likely that speed limits may be reduced and some lanes on the bridge may close if wind gusts reach threshold levels.
- The bridge will remain in a 4 x 4 formation during the afternoon peak.
- Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions and look out for the electronic message boards which will indicate lane closures and reduced speeds, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge.
- Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18.

Keep up to date on journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic |NZTA|.

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25 days ago

Flower Arranging Workshop - Easter Theme (Sun 17th Mar)

Jane from Muriwai

This 2 hr fun and interactive workshop, presented by a local specialist, will give you all the basics to create an Easter display with which to impress friends and family!

Please see the attached PDF for further details.

Flower Workshop Easter 2024.pdf Download View

25 days ago

Get your tickets to Auckland Design Week!

Resene ColorShop Westgate

With the support of Resene, Auckland Design Week has partnered with furniture, interiors and product showrooms to provide a stage for designers spanning various disciplines – spatial, architectural, interiors, product, fashion and more – to showcase their work in a distinctive and engaging way.… View moreWith the support of Resene, Auckland Design Week has partnered with furniture, interiors and product showrooms to provide a stage for designers spanning various disciplines – spatial, architectural, interiors, product, fashion and more – to showcase their work in a distinctive and engaging way.

On Friday 15th and Saturday 16th March, ticketholders will travel through 18 partner venues across three Design Districts (Grey Lynn, Parnell, Mt Eden/Uptown) on designated event transport to experience feature installations that blend these various design disciplines to create a dynamic and immersive experience for you.

Enjoy the Resene Colour Challenge at Signature Floors and a whole host of other experiences.

Buy tickets online.

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26 days ago

Last week to enter neighbours!

Prospa

Have you nominated a small business in your community yet? The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards close this week!

Whether you know a great plumber, supermarket, mechanic, bookstore, hairdresser, gardener, pharmacy, builder, shoe store, cafe or electrician - show some love to a small business and… View more
Have you nominated a small business in your community yet? The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards close this week!

Whether you know a great plumber, supermarket, mechanic, bookstore, hairdresser, gardener, pharmacy, builder, shoe store, cafe or electrician - show some love to a small business and make a nomination today.

You'll not only help drum up some support for them in your community, you could also help them win a $10,000 prize package. Plus if your nomination is a regional finalist you'll win a $100 Prezzy® card too!
Nominate now

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