Glendene, Auckland

1391 days ago

Tomorrow is International Volunteer Day...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We wanted to say THANK YOU to all of the amazing people who make Neighbourhood Support possible across Aotearoa!

If you know someone who is giving back in your community, show them some love. Don't let their acts of generosity go unnoticed.

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1391 days ago

NumberWorks'nWords Tip

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

Here’s an excellent way to remember the difference between “affect” and “effect”, two commonly confused words!

1391 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter December 2020

Office for Seniors

Our December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.

In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!

Make sure you read it … View more
Our December SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now.

In this issue, we introduce you to the new Minister for Seniors, Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall. We also have tips from CERT NZ on avoiding scams this festive season, details on low-cost prepaid broadband for seniors and much more!

Make sure you read it and pass it on to others you think might be interested bit.ly...

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1395 days ago

Would you pay $3.50 to enter the CBD by car - and again to leave?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The shape of a possible congestion charging scheme has become clearer today with the release of the officials' report. Would you get out of your car ? Read the story below:

1391 days ago

Let’s Recycle Right, Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

There are three simple things we can do to help improve the quality of recycling that’s being collected.
1. Completely empty out containers, especially ones with liquid or drink.
2. Rinse out all containers. The cleaner the better is the rule of thumb.
3. Sort your waste carefully to make … View more
There are three simple things we can do to help improve the quality of recycling that’s being collected.
1. Completely empty out containers, especially ones with liquid or drink.
2. Rinse out all containers. The cleaner the better is the rule of thumb.
3. Sort your waste carefully to make sure only the right recyclable containers from the kitchen, bathroom and laundry go in the recycling bin

Are you are recycling legend? Play the game now to improve you kerbside recycling. See if you know what can and what can’t go into your kerbside recycling bin.
Play now

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1391 days ago

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays - December 4th

Joseph from Te Atatu South

Te Atatu Food Truck Friday's are back THIS Friday December 4th (4:30pm to 8:30pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre). This month will be a mini-festival with a jam-packed line up of Auckland’s best street food, art for sale and entertainment. You can save the date at www.facebook.com....

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Te Atatu Food Truck Friday's are back THIS Friday December 4th (4:30pm to 8:30pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre). This month will be a mini-festival with a jam-packed line up of Auckland’s best street food, art for sale and entertainment. You can save the date at www.facebook.com....

The night will be in conjunction with an Art Boot event from Art Ache. This is the first ever Art Boot and it will showcase 7 local artists with their art for sale alongside the food trucks. More details on these artists can be found on the Art Ache website www.artache.com....

Apart from all this, there are plenty of entertainment options including free ReCreators woodwork workshop, a live art performance of fire knife dancing (Siva Afi) at 5:30pm, Ro Ro the clown street performance at 6:30pm, children’s pop-up games, live community jam band from 7pm and the TAT South Vinyl Collective spinning records throughout the night.

Come grab some tasty food, buy some art, enjoy the entertainment and soak up the fun community vibes. Plenty of seating available outside or inside or picnic in the park. Plenty of parking available. Walking or cycling up is even easier. Remember by biking you could be in with the chance of winning one of 3 $20 dinner vouchers. See you there!

1392 days ago

Neighbours Day Aotearoa is back and has even more ways you can get involved next year with their theme: The Great Plant Swap 🌻

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've … View more
The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've experienced with their new 'Notes for Neighbours' - any sort of note goes including poems! These will be shared on their Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be specially chosen to be featured on posters across Aotearoa.

Register your event, big or small, here today:

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1394 days ago

Looking for furnisher

Talia from Avondale

Hi all my partner and his mother recently moved out and it's just me and my daughter all the furnisher in the house was theirs so I'm now in a very empty house
No table chairs
No couch
No washing machine. I pretty much need to start all over with what I can collect.

Please message or … View more
Hi all my partner and his mother recently moved out and it's just me and my daughter all the furnisher in the house was theirs so I'm now in a very empty house
No table chairs
No couch
No washing machine. I pretty much need to start all over with what I can collect.

Please message or text me, is ther s anything I can make my house not feel so empty . Thank u

1392 days ago

Blockhouse Bay Village Santa Parade - 6th Dec 2020

Blockhouse Bay Business Association

Join us at the Blockhouse Bay Village Santa Parade. There will be street entertainment from 9.30am followed by a fantastic parade. Come along for the bouncy castle, sausage sizzles and more entertainment following the parade.

To register a float, email manager@blockhousebay.org.nz
or phone … View more
Join us at the Blockhouse Bay Village Santa Parade. There will be street entertainment from 9.30am followed by a fantastic parade. Come along for the bouncy castle, sausage sizzles and more entertainment following the parade.

To register a float, email manager@blockhousebay.org.nz
or phone Jodie Judd on 021 263 6943.

Sunday 6th December 2020
Entertainment from 9.30am.
Parade starts 10.45am.

Proudly brought to you by the Blockhouse Bay Business Association, with thanks to:
Whau Local Board
The Trusts Community Foundation
Find out more!

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1392 days ago

Merry Christmas!

DynaSpeak New Lynn

This Christmas and New Year, we will be closed during this period, 2020-2021 for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa;
Last workday 2020: Friday 18 December
First workday 2021: Monday 11 January

Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable holiday. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your families.

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1393 days ago

Find out first!

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi Western Leader neighbours,

Keep up with the latest news in Auckland and get exclusive content delivered to your inbox with Stuff's Your Auckland newsletter.

We'll bring you everything from fresh developments on the expected influx of sick birds at NZ Bird Rescue to lockdowns at … View more
Hi Western Leader neighbours,

Keep up with the latest news in Auckland and get exclusive content delivered to your inbox with Stuff's Your Auckland newsletter.

We'll bring you everything from fresh developments on the expected influx of sick birds at NZ Bird Rescue to lockdowns at Lincoln Heights School and everything you need to know about surf lifesavers pulling swimmers to safety at west coast beaches.

Sign up here to get Your Auckland delivered weekly on Monday morning:

my.stuff.co.nz...)

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1393 days ago

Phil Goff proposes 'one-off' 5 percent rates increase after 'unprecedented' $1b loss

Brian from New Lynn

Releasing the mayoral proposal for Auckland's 10-year budget, Goff says "we need to take more urgent action now". "This recovery budget aims to meet the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the massive financial impact it has had on the city, while ensuring that the burden on … View moreReleasing the mayoral proposal for Auckland's 10-year budget, Goff says "we need to take more urgent action now". "This recovery budget aims to meet the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the massive financial impact it has had on the city, while ensuring that the burden on ratepayers is kept as low and fair as possible," Goff says.
"This not a slash-and-burn budget but it's also not the budget we had hoped to put out at the start of the year. We have to accept that COVID has changed our financial landscape and change our plans accordingly."
The budget responds to the COVID-19 loss by:
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***Locking in savings of at least $90 million each year for the next three years
***Selling surplus properties to invest in critical infrastructure
***Temporarily increasing borrowing for three years by lifting the debt-to-revenue ratio to up to 290 percent, then returning to the current level
***Increasing rates by 5 percent by one year before returning to 3.5 percent the following year
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Goff warns without taking these measures "our city will go backwards". "We don't want a city full of potholes and unkept parks, so we need to take more urgent action now," he says. "While not all Aucklanders will be thrilled with a one-off rates bump of $36, it is a one-off measure that amounts to less than 70 cents a week for the average property. "Now is not the time to cut back on fixing our city's infrastructure. We have been catching up on decades of underinvestment through our previous 10-year budget and were making significant progress on our infrastructure deficit. We cannot allow that momentum to be wasted."
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1409 days ago

Favourite foodie finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the country's best fish and chip joints? Or been pleasantly surprised by a town's food scene? Please share the details below and include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in an article. Cheers.

1394 days ago

Are you really hooked up to the right water meter?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, I moved to a medium density housing development and thought my water bill was way too high. There was a surprising reason. Read the story below:

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1393 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Learn more

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