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Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

466 days ago

Could you be a 'tradie for a day'?

The Forever Project

Are you a retired tradie? Can you help the younger generation?

The Mangere-based Ara Education Charitable Trust is inviting volunteers to share skills and knowledge on a one-off, or an ongoing, basis. Retired tradespeople could help by working with the students, says John Vazey, senior health, … View more
Are you a retired tradie? Can you help the younger generation?

The Mangere-based Ara Education Charitable Trust is inviting volunteers to share skills and knowledge on a one-off, or an ongoing, basis. Retired tradespeople could help by working with the students, says John Vazey, senior health, safety and wellbeing business partner at Auckland Airport.

Students are working on a number of projects, including the Forever House, transforming it from a derelict house into a sustainable low-cost home to be returned to the community. Volunteers will work alongside AECT tutors and the students in classroom and hands-on projects.

Do you want to pass on some of your skills and knowledge? Get in touch with the team by emailing editor@foreverproject.co.nz
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467 days ago

Balcony to Bay: Gardening our city centre

CCRG from Auckland City Centre Residents' Group - CCRG

Coool City Centre event
Balcony to Bay: Gardening our city centre Sat 5th Aug 2023, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
at St Mathews in the City

How do we create the conditions for more plant, insect, bird and fish life in the city centre? And in turn provide food for our community, nature classrooms for … View more
Coool City Centre event
Balcony to Bay: Gardening our city centre Sat 5th Aug 2023, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
at St Mathews in the City

How do we create the conditions for more plant, insect, bird and fish life in the city centre? And in turn provide food for our community, nature classrooms for our kids, seed libraries for opportunities to meet and work together as neighbourhoods and groups, easy ways to send food scraps for composting, and a city centre more resilient to extreme weather.

We can all play a role, whether it’s as a gardener, an organiser, a storyteller or content creator, an advocate, an educator, a connector, a sponsor, or a citizen scientist. It takes a village to garden our City Centre!

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467 days ago

Check your details ASAP!

Entrust

In these tough times we can all do with some extra cash. If you’ve got a power account and live in central, east or south Auckland, a dividend payment may be coming your way in late September. Look out for the Entrust pack in your letterbox or email inbox.

Check we have your correct details … View more
In these tough times we can all do with some extra cash. If you’ve got a power account and live in central, east or south Auckland, a dividend payment may be coming your way in late September. Look out for the Entrust pack in your letterbox or email inbox.

Check we have your correct details and update us by mail or through the secure web link provided in your email.
Find out more

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468 days ago

Spark a little hope this Christmas

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food, it brings a reminder that people care. By alleviating some of the pressure families feel, especially in the time of inflation and cost-of-living, a Christmas Box sparks hope that goes beyond Christmas.
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Meeting an ever increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food, it brings a reminder that people care. By alleviating some of the pressure families feel, especially in the time of inflation and cost-of-living, a Christmas Box sparks hope that goes beyond Christmas.

Don’t wait for December, it’s time to start thinking about how you can help today!

For just $40 a box, you can give the gift of hope and 100% of your donation will go to families who are doing it tough this year. Your generosity makes a difference.
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468 days ago

Learn These Power Terms and SAVE MONEY!

The Team from NZ Compare

Have you ever tried to look for a new power plan to end up stuck, super confused by all the specific lingo that’s used? Things like kWh, standard vs. low users, or free hours of power? Don’t get us started on controlled and anytime meters!

If you’re unsure of some of these terms, it … View more
Have you ever tried to look for a new power plan to end up stuck, super confused by all the specific lingo that’s used? Things like kWh, standard vs. low users, or free hours of power? Don’t get us started on controlled and anytime meters!

If you’re unsure of some of these terms, it really won’t help you feel confident in comparing different plans. We don’t want to see our Neighbours get tripped up and stuck with a big bill this chilly season!

So to help you, we’ve put together a list of all the power terminology that you need to know!
Learn the terms

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469 days ago

Food scraps bin deliveries

Auckland Council

We’ll be collecting food scraps to grow more kai. Look out for your new food scraps bin. Find out more

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470 days ago

Shiny and new

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

Combine paint and a vinyl adhesive to great effect.

Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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474 days ago

Poll: Is 30kph the new 50kph?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The government's Road to Zero project seeks to set speed limits at 30kph in suburban streets across New Zealand. Do you think this is a good idea?

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Is 30kph the new 50kph?
  • 20.8% Yes
    20.8% Complete
  • 76.6% No
    76.6% Complete
  • 2.6% I don't know
    2.6% Complete
5192 votes
471 days ago

Tell us what’s important Auckland

Auckland Council

Auckland Council's 21 Local Boards have come up with a three-year plan outlining key initiatives we want to focus on in your communities. Help us check if we’ve got it right! Submissions must be received by 4pm Monday 14 August.

For more information click here.

It’s your place. Your … View more
Auckland Council's 21 Local Boards have come up with a three-year plan outlining key initiatives we want to focus on in your communities. Help us check if we’ve got it right! Submissions must be received by 4pm Monday 14 August.

For more information click here.

It’s your place. Your voice.
Find out more

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471 days ago

Internet Coverage Solutions - The WiFi Experts

Thomas from The WiFi Experts

Do you have Deadzones? Dropouts? Buffering?

Give The WiFi Experts a call!

Free site visits and quotes Auckland wide.

09-930-9233
hello@thewifiexperts.co.nz
www.thewifiexperts.co.nz...

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472 days ago

Waitematā Local Board area has high rates of road harm. What to do?

CCRG from Auckland City Centre Residents' Group - CCRG

Sobering reading - but probably not a surprise Waitematā Local Board area has one of the highest rates for deaths and serious injuries per 1,000 people, for active users, in all of Auckland.
From a Dec 2022 report by AT on Equity in Road Harm in Auckland.

What can we do to protect some of … View more
Sobering reading - but probably not a surprise Waitematā Local Board area has one of the highest rates for deaths and serious injuries per 1,000 people, for active users, in all of Auckland.
From a Dec 2022 report by AT on Equity in Road Harm in Auckland.

What can we do to protect some of the ost vulnerable people using our city centre streets? Implement the agreed City Centre Masterplan includiing the roll out Access For Eveyone/A4E, and ENFORCEMENT of speeding limits, red light running and mobile phone use while driving.

As a start.

472 days ago

The Coromandel Good for your soul

Destination Hauraki Coromandel

Reconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown … View moreReconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown creativity and hospitality.

Soak in our thermal springs, be inspired by our artists and artisans, breathe in the scent of our great outdoors or savour our homegrown flavours. However you do it, come and winter our way.
Find out more

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472 days ago

Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene

Hello neighbours! Want to help put a big smile on little faces? Buy any red testpot (60 mL) from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2023 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Paint it red now!

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473 days ago

Product recall - Nationwide

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date … View more
Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date of 23/11/2024, 24/11/2024 and 25/11/2024
- If you have purchased this product, do not consume. You can return the product to this store for a full refund.

You can see past product recalls here.

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