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1443 days ago

Celebrate the festive season!

The Team from Auckland Council

Join us to celebrate the festive season at our annual Christmas family event where you can enjoy entertainment, lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa! Brought to you by the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, providing events that bring our diverse community together.

This is a smokefree,… View more
Join us to celebrate the festive season at our annual Christmas family event where you can enjoy entertainment, lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa! Brought to you by the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, providing events that bring our diverse community together.

This is a smokefree, zero-waste, alcohol-free event.
Learn more

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1445 days ago

Auckland promised a lot to its south, now it's time to deliver

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Making a big difference to lives in the south was a top priority in Auckland's 2012 visionary plan. Despite hard work on the ground, is the promise fulfilled? Read the story below:

1443 days ago

Weather warning for Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland residents, it's time to batten down the hatches.

The MetService is warning of severe thunderstorms for Auckland over the course of the day.

Share your wild weather photographs here.

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1443 days ago

Poll: Do you like the police's new car?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

New Zealand Police have chosen the Skoda Superb as the new frontline police car.

Czech manufacturer Skoda will supply their new frontline patrol cars as the Holden bows out.

Police expect to deploy the first batch of Skodas in April 2021.

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Do you like the police's new car?
  • 63.4% Yes
    63.4% Complete
  • 22.8% No
    22.8% Complete
  • 13.9% Undecided
    13.9% Complete
101 votes
1445 days ago

Poll: Do you think Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory for passengers on international flights?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will start producing hundreds of millions of doses of its new coronavirus vaccine by Christmas after Oxford University researchers revealed a scientific breakthrough with the possibility to terminate the pandemic.

The vaccine was on average 70 per cent effective in… View more
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will start producing hundreds of millions of doses of its new coronavirus vaccine by Christmas after Oxford University researchers revealed a scientific breakthrough with the possibility to terminate the pandemic.

The vaccine was on average 70 per cent effective in foiling the disease, according to results from phase three trials.

It’s unknown yet whether New Zealand was in the line for this vaccine.

But New Zealand has already signed two agreements for other vaccines- the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine along with the vaccine from Janssen Pharmaceutica.

Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce on Monday night said vaccination would be mandatory for passengers.

“We are looking at changing our terms and conditions to say that for international travellers, we will ask people to have a vaccination before they can get on the aircraft,” he said.

Please put NFP if you do not want your comment used by Stuff.

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Do you think Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory for passengers on international flights?
  • 65.7% Yes
    65.7% Complete
  • 21% No
    21% Complete
  • 13.3% Undecided. It's too complex.
    13.3% Complete
210 votes
1444 days ago

List of locations published for positive Covid-19 case

Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland shoppers are asked to watch for Covid-19 symptoms after the Auckland Regional Public Health Service released a list of shops where a positive case visited.

The Air New Zealand staffer tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival to Shanghai on Sunday. The staffer and their colleagues are due… View more
Auckland shoppers are asked to watch for Covid-19 symptoms after the Auckland Regional Public Health Service released a list of shops where a positive case visited.

The Air New Zealand staffer tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival to Shanghai on Sunday. The staffer and their colleagues are due to return to Auckland on November 25 after they were instructed to return to New Zealand.

The list of locations visited on Friday, November 20 are:
- BP Connect, Mangere, between 9.28am and 9.35am
- Resene, Mt Roskill between 11.45am and 12.15pm
- Countdown, Papatoetoe between 2.45pm and 2.51pm
- New World, Papatoetoe between 7.29pm – 7.43pm

The list of locations visited on Saturday, November 21 are:
- The Pharmacy at Countdown Greenlane between 12.34pm and 12.42pm
- Animates, Manukau between 1.20pm and 2.11pm

Anyone who has visited these locations between the above times is urged to remain vigilant and get a test and isolate if symptoms start to develop.

You can keep up to date with the latest developments at Stuff.co.nz

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1450 days ago

It's time to mask up on public transport

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Morning neighbours,

Face coverings are now mandatory on all Auckland buses, trains, and ferries.

Post some selfies donning your favourite masks here! :)

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1444 days ago

Household water restrictions to last through summer

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland households face ongoing water use restrictions through the summer with the council not convinced the risks of the ongoing drought are gone.

Hoses connected to mains water could be used only if fitted with a handheld trigger, under a recommendation to be considered by councillors on … View more
Auckland households face ongoing water use restrictions through the summer with the council not convinced the risks of the ongoing drought are gone.

Hoses connected to mains water could be used only if fitted with a handheld trigger, under a recommendation to be considered by councillors on Thursday.

Auckland’s supply dams are 72 per cent full, compared with a norm of 91 per cent, and the region is relying heavily on the Waikato River pipeline for 40 per cent of its needs.

Some Aucklanders have been coming up with innovative ways to conserve water.

What kind of water saving tips do you have?

Post your ideas here :


* Please put NFP if you do no want your comment used by Stuff.

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1444 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get … View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy instructions.
Learn more

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1446 days ago

Help shape Emily Place - Creating Safer Streets

CCRG from Auckland City Centre Residents' Group - CCRG

A groovy and highly residential square in the city centre - but dominated by thru traffic and parking. Want to help improve the public amenity of Emily Place?
A new pilot project 'Creating Safer Streets – Emily Place’ is beginning soon.

It uses tactical urbanism to test ways to improve … View more
A groovy and highly residential square in the city centre - but dominated by thru traffic and parking. Want to help improve the public amenity of Emily Place?
A new pilot project 'Creating Safer Streets – Emily Place’ is beginning soon.

It uses tactical urbanism to test ways to improve the public amenity of the area by reducing traffic hazards and addressing security concerns.

And the pilot will test different layout solutions and placemaking activities to improve the area and inform the future permanent upgrade of Emily Place in 2024. The final design will be determined by the co-design process, but interventions could include ground graphics, art installations, place kit, road layout changes and lighting.
This workshop is a public event but has limited spaces so please RSVP here to hold your place: www.acommunity.nz...

Or To stay informed and find out how you can have you say, please sign up to the newsletter below.

Workshop outline:

Introduction to Innovating Streets Project
What is co-design and how will it work for Emily Place?
Presentation on traffic flow and parking options
Co-design exercise
Making our streets more liveable:
Looking at the history and potential future of Emily Place
Co-design exercise
Next Steps for Emily Place - Innovating Streets

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1444 days ago

Do you have a dream to open your own food business?

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Join our expert Celia Hay to learn about how to start turning your dream into reality and understand better how to work through the requirements and key information regarding the setup of food business.
Online Session: Thursday, 10 December from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

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1444 days ago

South atrium to reopen after Auckland War Memorial Museum makeover

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland War Memorial Museum reopens its south atrium entrance on December 3 after 18 months of renovations.

Visitors will see new spaces, experiences, art works and eateries along with the exhibition Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO Creations.

Work to transform the museum was launched in 2013 and 35%… View more
Auckland War Memorial Museum reopens its south atrium entrance on December 3 after 18 months of renovations.

Visitors will see new spaces, experiences, art works and eateries along with the exhibition Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO Creations.

Work to transform the museum was launched in 2013 and 35% of the floor will have been changed by 2021,when the facelift comes to fruition.

Auckland Museum has worked with iwi and pacific communities in Auckland to create the new South Atrium as a space for pōwhiri, whakatau and other cultural celebrations, events and research.

It will be a place for visitors to exchange experiences, share knowledge and information.

A 7.5m tall replica of Nasa's Space Launch System (SLS), made from 450,000 Lego bricks, will go on display in the new lego exhibition.

The rocket, which certified professional Lego builder Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught spent 500 hours constructing, is one of more than 35 giant Lego models set to be showcased at the exhibition Brickman Awesome: Epic Lego Creations.

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1445 days ago

What's in a name?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland Council is calling for your help to name a new ten-day festival celebrating Tamaki Makaurau.

You have until December 16 to submit ideas for the event which will be wrapped around next year's Auckland International Cultural Festival.

"Our vision is for all Aucklanders to be … View more
Auckland Council is calling for your help to name a new ten-day festival celebrating Tamaki Makaurau.

You have until December 16 to submit ideas for the event which will be wrapped around next year's Auckland International Cultural Festival.

"Our vision is for all Aucklanders to be proud of our multi-cultural city and feel a strong sense of belonging and understanding," said David Burt, Auckland Council events manager.

The expanded festival will run from March 19 to March 28, starting with nine days of activities in the region's arts and community centres.

It ends with the big finale- Auckland International Cultural Festival- on March 28 at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park.

People who make a submission could win one of two $50 food vouchers, which can be redeemed at the food stalls on March 28.

Go to www.facebook.com... to enter.

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1446 days ago

Indonesian Police intercept dozens of smuggled parrots

Andrea from Eden Terrace

Indonesian Police intercepted an unusual cargo on Friday after a large container began emitting strange noises.
Police from the small town of Fakfak in the west Papua reported the discovery of 74 black-caped parrots, ten of which had died in transport, each stuffed into plastic drinking bottles.
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Indonesian Police intercepted an unusual cargo on Friday after a large container began emitting strange noises.
Police from the small town of Fakfak in the west Papua reported the discovery of 74 black-caped parrots, ten of which had died in transport, each stuffed into plastic drinking bottles.
10 of the parrots stuffed in plastic bottles died in the journey.
Do you support exotic animals being traded as pets to be confined with chains, in cages, etc? As upsetting as this article is, there has to be demand for supply.
www.nzherald.co.nz...

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1445 days ago

Get the inside scoop on Stuff's great travel finds

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Here at Stuff Travel, our team of journalists have been furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s best hidden gems. We've come across so many activities and places we never knew existed.

Typically, as soon as we report a great place on Stuff, the floodgates open. But … View more
Hey neighbours,

Here at Stuff Travel, our team of journalists have been furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s best hidden gems. We've come across so many activities and places we never knew existed.

Typically, as soon as we report a great place on Stuff, the floodgates open. But subscribe to our newsletter here for a free ticket to ride with our travel team each week as we explore the best of New Zealand.

We’ll tell you about our great finds, before we tell anyone else. And we’ll throw in some great deals, giveaways and advice each week too.

Bon voyage!

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