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To find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event
If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours … View moreTo find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event
If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours Day website' to have your event included when you sign-up.
Please have your say on Council's 10-year plan, including rates levels, infrastructure budgets, council services, impact of COVID-19, climate change, and other issues: akhaveyoursay.nz...
As part of this, the Kaipātiki Local Board is asking whether you would support an additional local rate… View morePlease have your say on Council's 10-year plan, including rates levels, infrastructure budgets, council services, impact of COVID-19, climate change, and other issues: akhaveyoursay.nz...
As part of this, the Kaipātiki Local Board is asking whether you would support an additional local rate to fund one or more of the following local projects that otherwise may take many years to achieve:
* Addressing flooding and seawater inundation at Little Shoal Bay,
* Multi-sport facility and improved aquatic play space at Birkenhead War Memorial Park,
* Commuter and recreational walking and cycling links, such as shared paths, bush tracks, and connections to the Northern Pathway.
If there is support for a local rate, then we will go back out to consultation with more details. Submissions close 22 March.
More information in this OurAuckland article: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
Drop in session with Kaipātiki Local Board members:
10am-1pm Saturday 13 March, Little Shoal Bay Reserve.
Do you love your community, want to meet new people, have some time free - we are looking for volunteers to help us with some of our groups and to work with us, to create new ways of connecting with the community.
If you have a skill to share, a passion for people or simply want to give back we … View moreDo you love your community, want to meet new people, have some time free - we are looking for volunteers to help us with some of our groups and to work with us, to create new ways of connecting with the community.
If you have a skill to share, a passion for people or simply want to give back we would love to hear from you.
We are currently looking for people to co ordinate our weekly games afternoon and walking group, but we are open to new and exciting opportunities.
Drop an email to Angela at manager@highburyhouse.org.nz and lets get started!
Everyone deserves a warm, comfortable home.
See if you’re eligible for free insulation and 90% off heaters with a Warmer Kiwi Homes grant.
For more details visit WarmerKiwiHomes.govt.nz
Dear families!
This year, we're celebrating the TLAW by offering a big promotion and having a funny coloring contest!
* ONE month free membership will be added to an existing member, when a new member is referred, maximum TWO months! And the new member will receive a huge Toy Library carrying … View moreDear families!
This year, we're celebrating the TLAW by offering a big promotion and having a funny coloring contest!
* ONE month free membership will be added to an existing member, when a new member is referred, maximum TWO months! And the new member will receive a huge Toy Library carrying bag as a welcome gift. The promotion ends on 31th March.
* We’d love to get our toy library lighten up by all the colorful artworks from your little artists! We’ll have them pasted on our cupboards, so every time you visit with your little ones, they’ll be delighted to see their works too! Please find the coloring sheet and share with as many families as you can!
The contest ends on 30th March, the result will be revealed on 31th March on Facebook.
We look forward to seeing you in the toy library! Have a look at our website northcotetoylibrary.org.nz...
and check all the wonderful toys we have and the new toys that just arrived!
Northcote Toy Library colouring sheet 2021.pdf Download View
Hi Neighbours,
MBIE has just announced that from 25 March 2021, MIQ costs for temporary entry visa class holders will increase from $3100 to $5520.
Temporary visa holders (including those on visitor visas, student visas, work visas and limited visas) who have already booked MIQ spots and are due… View moreHi Neighbours,
MBIE has just announced that from 25 March 2021, MIQ costs for temporary entry visa class holders will increase from $3100 to $5520.
Temporary visa holders (including those on visitor visas, student visas, work visas and limited visas) who have already booked MIQ spots and are due to enter on/after 25 March will also be expected to pay by the new standards.
Are you impacted by this change? What are your thoughts on this change? Feel free to get in touch with me to share your views:
Lucy Xia
Email: lucy.xia@stuff.co.nz
Mobile: 022 0929 679.
Kiwis may become complacent and start to ignore government guidance if lockdowns become more frequent, according to experts.
Auckland moved back into a week-long level 3 lockdown on Sunday after two fresh community cases of Covid-19 were discovered.
But University of Auckland associate … View moreKiwis may become complacent and start to ignore government guidance if lockdowns become more frequent, according to experts.
Auckland moved back into a week-long level 3 lockdown on Sunday after two fresh community cases of Covid-19 were discovered.
But University of Auckland associate professor Susanna Trnka says if people no longer feel a sense of urgency they will be less compelled to follow the rules.
"During the first lockdown it was understood that extraordinary times require extraordinary measures,” the social anthropologist said.
"But as it becomes lockdown two, three and four, the sense of the urgency has shifted and isn't so palpable."
Senior lecturer Sarah Cowie, who is an expert on psychology and behaviour, said it was "certainly a possibility" that people could become more complacent during recurring lockdowns.
“There's evidence from places overseas that have been flung in and out of lockdown that people do become a little bit more complacent the more you have,” she said.
“If we are doing things in line with level 3 and not seeing the benefits of that, it might feel discouraging."
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Advice for the Auckland region:
EVACUATION | Aotea / Great Barrier Island
Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas) is expected on Great Barrier Island. Local response plans have been activated and residents have been evacuated to higher ground.
STAY AWAY FROM COASTAL AREAS | Rest of Auckland… View moreAdvice for the Auckland region:
EVACUATION | Aotea / Great Barrier Island
Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas) is expected on Great Barrier Island. Local response plans have been activated and residents have been evacuated to higher ground.
STAY AWAY FROM COASTAL AREAS | Rest of Auckland
Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges near the shore are expected in the following areas. This means a threat to beach, harbour, estuary and small boat activities.
West Coast of Auckland
Manukau Harbour
East Coast of Auckland
Waiheke Island
Waitemata Harbour.
I am very proud to have achieved the Xero Silver Partner Status.
If you are thinking of moving your business accounts to Xero I highly recommend it. While no accounting software is perfect, each having their own limitations, Xero is proving to be very easy to use and a good all round solution.
We have moved towards concentrating and focusing our attention on our young children this winter, if there are any primary or intermediate school that have "School Road Traffic Patrol Guardians" Wet Weather Covers/Ponchos, who have not been donated our waterproofing product, please … View moreWe have moved towards concentrating and focusing our attention on our young children this winter, if there are any primary or intermediate school that have "School Road Traffic Patrol Guardians" Wet Weather Covers/Ponchos, who have not been donated our waterproofing product, please contact us, as we have not yet covered the whole of North Shore, but we will eventually get to each school. this will help our young ones doing a fine job protecting the Road Crossings in winter.
PROTECT YOUR CHILD THIS WINTER,DON'T GET CAUGHT IN THE RAIN # 2.pdf Download View
BACK TO SCHOOL STAY-DRY LETTER-HEAD LOGO.pdf Download View
CAR WATERPROOFING SIGN latest version for STREET-SALES ADVERTISING.pdf Download View
Gardening Day is on again this Sunday 7th March at 9.00am. Thankfully now that we will be at level 2 again we are good to go again.
Suggest that we tidy Opaketai Beach Haven Garden for a short while to get it ready for the Community Connecting and Sustainability Expo on the 20th march and then go … View moreGardening Day is on again this Sunday 7th March at 9.00am. Thankfully now that we will be at level 2 again we are good to go again.
Suggest that we tidy Opaketai Beach Haven Garden for a short while to get it ready for the Community Connecting and Sustainability Expo on the 20th march and then go and weed out the BH Hall Entrance Garden which is getting very weedy again.
Looking forward to seeing you there with bucket and trowels, etc.
It's been heartwarming to hear stories from across the North Island of people taking others into their home and sharing a cup of tea together or fixing them a meal.
For the latest official updates:
Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people … View moreHi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people trying to make a personal connection with vendors to give their tender offers the edge. We've heard folks will include personal details about their family, why the love the house and what their plans for the property are.
Jo would love to talk to anyone who's written a letter like this to accompany a tender - perhaps it's you, perhaps a relative or friend - or from vendors who've received letters like this, accompanying a tender.
Perhaps you asked for such letters?
We'd love to hear more about that experience for you and how it shaped the way the sale went.
You can reach out to jo here (she'll be joining the Neighbourly neighbourhood soon!) or via our email: homed@stuff.co.nz.
Looking forward to hearing your stories.
I need 6 sheets 7foot 2,M I00CM LONG AS WE ARE IN LOCKDOWN I CAN COLLECT after lockdown is over. Jerry.
UPDATE: Tsunami warnings sparked by the morning's quakes have now been cancelled.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
There are no longer any tsunami warnings for New Zealand.
The largest waves following today's earthquakes have now passed.
… View moreUPDATE: Tsunami warnings sparked by the morning's quakes have now been cancelled.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
There are no longer any tsunami warnings for New Zealand.
The largest waves following today's earthquakes have now passed.
Those who evacuated their homes can now return home.
There are no longer any beach and marine threats, but strong and unusual currents and surges will continue for up to another 24 hours.
People should remain vigilant and take extra precautions with regards to beach and ocean activities.
There were three earthquakes near the Kermadec Islands, north-east of NZ, this morning.
These included a magnitude 8.1 earthquake, a 7.1m, and a 7.4m earthquake.
Georgia Forrester
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