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As Halloween edges closer, some Auckland streets are going all out to decorate their homes and stock up on sugary treats.
Others will be banning trick-or-treaters this Saturday night in post-pandemic New Zealand.
I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now … View moreI loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now they're living happily in their Hawke's Bay home.
Have a read and see how they did it, and while you're at it have a listen to our third episode of First Rung, the podcast for first home buyers for a little more inspiration.
Hi Neighbours, Officially the short-list has been drawn up for a new name for the merged council agencies ATEED and RFA. But here's the criteria - see if you can do better. What would you call it? Read the story below:
If you are looking for a gibstopper on the Coast give us a call for a quote. Maarten has more than 25 years experience and is well known on the Coast. He specialises in renovations and repairs. Whether you have a kitchen/bathroom makeover or a crack/hole in the wall he guarantees a top quality … View moreIf you are looking for a gibstopper on the Coast give us a call for a quote. Maarten has more than 25 years experience and is well known on the Coast. He specialises in renovations and repairs. Whether you have a kitchen/bathroom makeover or a crack/hole in the wall he guarantees a top quality job. No job is too small. Ph 0274598736.
Remember to check under your bonnets this time of the year.
That's the warning from Fire and Emergency NZ.
This car arrived for a service with a couple of stowaways stashed under the bonnet.
Firefighters say the driver of this car was very lucky.
We saw some friendly ghosts and even some costumed pooches this year! We'd love for you to spread the joy further than your backyard by sharing a snap from your Halloween festivities below 🎃
Buddy the corrections dog works tirelessly to stop contraband being smuggled into prison grounds.
The crime fighting canine also likes taking time out to play with bestie John.
Buddy joins 99 other patrolling pooches in the Dog Squad.
Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.
Heartbeats, Hibiscus Coast, next meeting is tomorrow Tuesday at the Hibiscus Coast Community House (behind the Estuary Arts Centre) at 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, from 10:00am to 11:30am.
Heartbeats is a community-based cardiac support group for heart event survivors, their partners and also … View moreHeartbeats, Hibiscus Coast, next meeting is tomorrow Tuesday at the Hibiscus Coast Community House (behind the Estuary Arts Centre) at 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, from 10:00am to 11:30am.
Heartbeats is a community-based cardiac support group for heart event survivors, their partners and also family. Heartbeats members come together each month to:
- help each other with long term personal rehabilitation and cardiac management, through sharing their experiences
- provide a better understanding of heart disease among members and the broader community
- connect members with a broad base of cardiac healthcare providers
At most meetings we have a guest speaker, either a doctor, cardiologist, dietitian, pharmacist, physiotherapist, heart health counsellor etc.
Come along to our very informal, friendly meetings, share your journey and learn from others with the same life-changing issue.
For more information call Trent at 0220 606 199
Did you know Cancer Society Auckland provides free psychological support for cancer patients, and their whānau, as they go through their cancer journey? Just one of the many practical ways we’re there for people with cancer.
Casey has been fitted for his hearing aid receivers, thanks to the generosity of you all. He chose green ones, his favourite colour, and managed to get them on and off all by himself. He loves his super hearing.
Our sincere thanks to all of the friends, colleagues and strangers who have … View moreCasey has been fitted for his hearing aid receivers, thanks to the generosity of you all. He chose green ones, his favourite colour, and managed to get them on and off all by himself. He loves his super hearing.
Our sincere thanks to all of the friends, colleagues and strangers who have supported Casey to get this far. Your generosity is humbling.
Inner city business owners will be relieved to see City Rail Link work has ended in Albert St.
Five years of City Rail Link work has come to fruition at the intersection of Albert St and Wolfe St in Auckland's CBD.
Digging up the busy city street for rail tunnels took longer than expected … View moreInner city business owners will be relieved to see City Rail Link work has ended in Albert St.
Five years of City Rail Link work has come to fruition at the intersection of Albert St and Wolfe St in Auckland's CBD.
Digging up the busy city street for rail tunnels took longer than expected and caused hardship for businesses in the area, said City Rail Link Ltd chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney.
"There have been robust discussions over the years, but we have worked hard with local businesses to find suitable solutions to offset impacts when work fell behind schedule including the introduction of rent assistances scheme for those who qualified,” said Sweeney.
“We hope we are leaving behind a rejuvenated and transformed street.”
Work began in late 2015 on the city rail link section at the lower end of Albert St.
A trench was excavated down the middle of Albert St between Customs St and Wyndham St to build the project’s twin underground tunnels 350-metres long.
At Commercial Bay they connected with the tunnel built from Britomart Station.
Construction also involved relocating an important stormwater line and strengthening a section of a large sewer main.
Tunnel construction finished in mid-2019 and Albert St was back filled up to road level.
Street beautifying followed – building wider pavements, installing new street furniture and lighting, planting native trees and creating bus bays to upgrade public transport.
Sweeney says the end to the work at the lower end of Albert Street is an important milestone.
“Historically it is where CRL’s construction began, but when you look ahead it’s a timely reminder that CRL is a transformational project for the whole of Auckland."
"Alongside that city-wide view we have a commitment to leave a positive legacy locally where we have had to put our spades into the ground.“
Meanwhile, work is continuing from the Wyndham St intersection to extend the city rail link further south along Albert St to join the new Aotea underground station in the city centre.
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