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1111 days ago

Library fines are gone for good

Michelle from Highland Park

Library fines are gone for good – make sure you’re a member so you can access their massive online collections!
That’s right – Auckland Council Libraries just got rid of library fines! Check your account, it’s true. 😊

This is an amazing initiative that will help thousands of Aucklanders come back into libraries and ensure they can access reading for leisure and for learning.

The libraries online collections are available at all Alert Levels (since they’re totally online!) and they are seriously amazing – and free!

Here are just a couple of ideas for you to take advantage of in your downtime:

📚 Thousands of free eBooks! THOUSANDS! Get them all by downloading the Libby app to your device and signing in with your library card. Simple as that. And yes – there are a LOT of cookbooks in there to help you get your lockdown chef vibes on. 👨‍🍳

📚 Watch free streaming docos and art house films on Beamafilm. This is perfect for when you’ve run through everything on Netflix… Sign up for a free account with your library card barcode.

📚 eAudiobooks! Why pay for Audible when you can get unlimited eAudios for free! These are also in the Libby app.

📚 eMagazines - from Women’s Day to The Economist to New Scientist, you can borrow the latest issues and access back catalogues free with no wait! Also in the Libby app! Can you believe it?

📚 eNewspapers are available from all over the world on PressReader. Perfect for getting overseas perspectives, or the latest news from home. Have your library card number and password ready.

Sign up for the library here, if you haven’t already.
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz...

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Poll: What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Maori Language Week) is upon us and we always love to get involved.

Add your vote to the poll and share a phrase in te Reo Māori below to be in to win a $25 Prezzy card.

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What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?
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    4.4% Complete
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    86.3% Complete
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1537 votes
1 day ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 50.7% Yes
    50.7% Complete
  • 47.2% No
    47.2% Complete
  • 2.1% Other - I'll share below
    2.1% Complete
1851 votes
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2 hours ago

2 Bedroom Unit – Half Moon Bay/FarmCove/Highland Park available for rent

Jamshed from Half Moon Bay

2 Bedroom Unit – Half Moon Bay/FarmCove/Highland Park available for rent.

A lovely 2-bedroom unit coming up for rent close to mid October 2024 (final date yet to be confirmed). Offers
- 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom, toilet.
- open plan kitchen with dishwasher, separate laundry 
- spacious living area 
- heat pump 
- alarm system.
- own private deck 
- piped gas for cooking and on demand hot water supply.
- separate gas, electricity and water meter
- Plenty On-street parking.
 
Walking distance to Wakaaranga Primary, Farmcove Intermediate and Pakuranga college. Close proximity to Highland Park supermarkets, public transport and ferry services. Suitable for up to 3 tenants.
Ideal tenant: Small family with school going child or professional couple. Will need to provide good rental references and good credit history. Please note photos are not current since tenants still residing. They were taken when unit was just built. Fridge in photo not included.
 
Listed elsewhere.
 
Moving cost:
Bond: 4 weeks rent
Rent: 1 week rent in advance
Tenant is responsible for water, power, lawn, garden maintenance, and other outgoings.
 
Sorry No pets, Smokers/Vapers please
Rent : $590 per week
Prefer long term commitment.
Those interested please contact by email  2bedroomunit4rent@gmail.com with a short introduction about yourself and include a completed tenancy application. Form is available on www.tenancy.govt.nz...
 
Property can be viewed strictly by prior appointment only.