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This is the first Christmas the giant Santa Claus will not be greeting Auckland children making a trip into town.
The beckoning and winking old gent has been a familiar face in the central city since 1960 when he first graced the side of the Farmers department store on Hobson St.
The cost of … View moreThis is the first Christmas the giant Santa Claus will not be greeting Auckland children making a trip into town.
The beckoning and winking old gent has been a familiar face in the central city since 1960 when he first graced the side of the Farmers department store on Hobson St.
The cost of storing Santa during the year and the upkeep of the ageing structure led to last year being his last appearance.
Many Aucklanders have fond memories of seeing the popular Father Christmas.
What are some of your recollections?
Traditional Bins | Bokashi | Worm Farms
New to composting? Learn how simple it is to start composting at home, and access a $40 discount on a system that suits your needs. Through composting, you can reduce organic waste sent to landfill and provide food for your soil!
Compost Collective … View moreTraditional Bins | Bokashi | Worm Farms
New to composting? Learn how simple it is to start composting at home, and access a $40 discount on a system that suits your needs. Through composting, you can reduce organic waste sent to landfill and provide food for your soil!
Compost Collective workshops are held Auckland-wide. To find and book one near you visit compostcollective.org.nz/workshops There's lots to dig about composting.
Kids ask us for attention because they are learning how to navigate the world and build relationships - they need to be able to speak and be listened to so they can learn and grow. Challenge the #outdated rules - it’s time to shake off the old and reveal the new.
I am a mature female, work fulltime and have a very cute elderly foster cat called Alice. We're looking for a new place to live. Anybody out there have a granny flat or a unit they would like to rent out? Living in Pt Chev right now and it would be great to stay in this area, or move a little … View moreI am a mature female, work fulltime and have a very cute elderly foster cat called Alice. We're looking for a new place to live. Anybody out there have a granny flat or a unit they would like to rent out? Living in Pt Chev right now and it would be great to stay in this area, or move a little closer to town. We're quiet living and tidy. Thanks :)
Meet Auckland Zoo's newest arrivals- two nyala calves.
Staff have christened the female Jama but the male is yet to be named.
Both calves are thriving and will slowly start venturing out with their family.
The nyala is a spiral horned, mid-sized antelope native to southern Africa.
Which … View moreMeet Auckland Zoo's newest arrivals- two nyala calves.
Staff have christened the female Jama but the male is yet to be named.
Both calves are thriving and will slowly start venturing out with their family.
The nyala is a spiral horned, mid-sized antelope native to southern Africa.
Which names do you like for the male calf?
Don’t miss the chance to explore a world where everything is simply... awesome!
Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Brick Creations is the latest exhibition from the mind of LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught, exclusively at Auckland Museum from Thu 3 Dec 2020 until Sun … View moreDon’t miss the chance to explore a world where everything is simply... awesome!
Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Brick Creations is the latest exhibition from the mind of LEGO® Certified Professional, Ryan ‘The Brickman’ McNaught, exclusively at Auckland Museum from Thu 3 Dec 2020 until Sun 28 Feb 2021.
The 37 models showcase some of the biggest, fastest and tallest things you can construct out of LEGO® bricks. You’ll see a 7.5m NASA rocket, a life-sized Harley Davidson, a 2.5m orca and much, much more. Tickets are on sale now. Free entry for Museum Members.
A scam combining social media and old-school cheques has seen dozens of Aucklanders duped out of their cars.
In response, police are warning of the risks of unregulated trading online via Facebook Marketplace, where the scams took place.
The social media giant said it was sorry to hear what had … View moreA scam combining social media and old-school cheques has seen dozens of Aucklanders duped out of their cars.
In response, police are warning of the risks of unregulated trading online via Facebook Marketplace, where the scams took place.
The social media giant said it was sorry to hear what had happened and urged people to be wary of accepting payments via cheques on its Marketplace section.
Police across Auckland have received more than 50 complaints from people scammed out of their cars via the cheque swindle in the past year.
Do you use Facebook's Marketplace to buy and sell things?
Have you been the victim of an online scam?
What happened to you?
Did you get compensation eventually?
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It's official.
The word of the year named by Collins Dictionary is lockdown.
Included in this year's top 10 is the word Megxit, which means the withdrawal of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from royal duties.
Here are the top 20 words of 2020:
Coronavirus, furlough, key worker, … View moreIt's official.
The word of the year named by Collins Dictionary is lockdown.
Included in this year's top 10 is the word Megxit, which means the withdrawal of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex from royal duties.
Here are the top 20 words of 2020:
Coronavirus, furlough, key worker, lockdown, Megxit, mukbang ( a video in which the host eats a huge amount of food to entertain viewers), self-isolate, social distancing, TikToker (someone who appears regularly in videos on TikTok).
What do you think of the most frequently used words?
Do they come as any surprise to you?
Hi neighbours,
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You’ll find everything you need for your home at Nido, from furniture to homewares and more. New stock arrives weekly and our Christmas range has just landed! Our design team and stylists have created gifting guides and decorations to inspire you for the season. We’re open 7 days a week, from … View moreYou’ll find everything you need for your home at Nido, from furniture to homewares and more. New stock arrives weekly and our Christmas range has just landed! Our design team and stylists have created gifting guides and decorations to inspire you for the season. We’re open 7 days a week, from 9am-6pm, open until 9pm on Thursday.
There’s plenty of parking and our in-store café- we look forward to seeing you soon!
Nearly 300 homeless and low income tenants have started moving in to 82 new homes in Auckland.
The Thom St development in New Lynn is being opened by Housing Minister Megan Woods today. The new properties replaced 16 standalone homes which were built in the 1940s. The development includes seven … View moreNearly 300 homeless and low income tenants have started moving in to 82 new homes in Auckland.
The Thom St development in New Lynn is being opened by Housing Minister Megan Woods today. The new properties replaced 16 standalone homes which were built in the 1940s. The development includes seven two-storey standalone homes, 27 two-storey townhouses, and 48 apartments across three buildings. All of them are built to modern standards, with double-glazing and insulation, and the site is near key public transport routes.
Woods said it was "enormously satisfying" to see the progress which was being made on public housing in the city. "The unseen part of a lot of public housing, particularly in our large scale projects is the significant infrastructure work that enables other affordable and market homes to be built, which is key to increasing supply," she said. The New Lynn development, which was announced under the National-led Government, will provide much-needed relief to around 292 people on the state housing waiting list. The list soared to 20,000 last month - triple the number in 2017. So far, 33 of the homes have been tenanted. While the Labour Government is aiming to build 12,400 state houses over the next four to five years and another 2000 transitional homes, that is not enough to keep up with rising demand. That demand is driven by escalating house prices, rents increasing faster than incomes, and a dire undersupply of affordable homes. The Government says the growing wait-list is partly because it is not turning anyone away, while previous governments applied more discretion. The new homes are part of the largest house-building programme since the 1960s, in which 5000 state houses are being replaced by 25,000 homes in Auckland - a mix of public, affordable and market homes. The scale of the construction, while much-needed, has upset a few communities along the way. Some housing advocates are upset at the ratio of affordable houses to houses which are sold on the open market. In one of the largest developments, in Māngere, 2700 state houses are being demolished for 3000 new state houses and 7000 private homes. In its defence, the Government says selling homes on the open market allows it to fund further development, and that building large blocks of public housing concentrates poverty - leading to ghettos. Advocates have also expressed concerns that mixed developments can lead to gentifrication, which breaks up people's social networks as they are priced out of the area. Kainga Ora must find homes for the original state housing tenants while the sites are redeveloped. The Government has previously said that most of the New Lynn tenants were rehoused within other Kainga Ora properties.
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Just wanting to share this comp, as there are so many local heroes in our community!
As the year comes to a close, Trafalgar want to shine a light on those who have made a positive impact in our community and reward the most inspiring stories with a holiday worth $9,000 thanks to Trafalgar and … View moreJust wanting to share this comp, as there are so many local heroes in our community!
As the year comes to a close, Trafalgar want to shine a light on those who have made a positive impact in our community and reward the most inspiring stories with a holiday worth $9,000 thanks to Trafalgar and Singapore Airlines! If you know someone who deserves to be recognised, nominate them here www.trafalgar.com...
Our Level 5 Diploma students planned, developed and designed a menu of contemporary bistro dishes that could be served in an Auckland restaurant. In this assessment, they prepared served two entrees and two mains and one dessert to two of their guests.
We had some exciting dishes like Korean … View moreOur Level 5 Diploma students planned, developed and designed a menu of contemporary bistro dishes that could be served in an Auckland restaurant. In this assessment, they prepared served two entrees and two mains and one dessert to two of their guests.
We had some exciting dishes like Korean fried chicken, Pumpkin soup, Smoky Pork ribs and more...
Come along to our Apple Mac meeting 2.00pm at St Lukes Community Church, 130 Remuera Road, Tuesday 24th November. Our 1 hour presentation will be about "Big Sur" Apples new Operating System for Mac Computers and Laptops. Your first meeting is FREE then you are more than welcome to join … View moreCome along to our Apple Mac meeting 2.00pm at St Lukes Community Church, 130 Remuera Road, Tuesday 24th November. Our 1 hour presentation will be about "Big Sur" Apples new Operating System for Mac Computers and Laptops. Your first meeting is FREE then you are more than welcome to join Mac Senior Net Auckland.
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is back for a 49th year on Sunday 28 February 2021 and we’d love to invite you and your whānau, friends or workmates to take part in NZ’s largest fun run and BBQ!
Dust off those organising shoes, gather up the crew, secure your entries, and lock in your … View morePorts of Auckland Round the Bays is back for a 49th year on Sunday 28 February 2021 and we’d love to invite you and your whānau, friends or workmates to take part in NZ’s largest fun run and BBQ!
Dust off those organising shoes, gather up the crew, secure your entries, and lock in your Hospitality Package so you’re booked for a fantastic day out
#RTB2021
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