Grafton, Auckland

1942 days ago

Poll: Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC data suggests that an increasing number of kids are injuring themselves on the sports field, with a 60% surge in sports-related injuries for kids aged 10 to 14 over the past decade.

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Are some kids playing too much sport these days?
  • 18.2% Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
    18.2% Complete
  • 32.5% Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
    32.5% Complete
  • 49.3% No, it’s more important kids are active
    49.3% Complete
1219 votes
1942 days ago

Fresh Pasta Festival

I Love Ponsonby

Love pasta? Get ready to fall for SPQR Cafe & Bar's "Romeo + Juliet Fresh Pasta Festival" in association with Pasqua wines. Indulge in six expertly crafted fresh pasta dishes, with Pasqua wine matches, throughout June & July. <3

#ILovePonsonby

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1942 days ago

Fruit picker.

Yvonne from Epsom

I would like to borrow a fruit picker,have many lemons Can not reach. Welcome to some.thx.Evie.

1942 days ago

The hunt is on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this month's magazine, we've got a special competition. We're looking for a houseplant hero! We're already seeing some amazing early bird entries, but perhaps your collection is even better? Let's see! Click through to find out how to enter.

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1945 days ago

AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL

Fenella from Mount Eden

Has anyone else got a letter from the council about the PROPOSED PLAN CHANGE - CLARIFYING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SPECIAL CHARACTER AREAS OVERLAY AND UNDERLYING ZONE PROVISIONS WITHIN THE AUCKLAND UNITARY PLAN. anyone know what the council are up to? Are they trying to get rid of the … View moreHas anyone else got a letter from the council about the PROPOSED PLAN CHANGE - CLARIFYING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SPECIAL CHARACTER AREAS OVERLAY AND UNDERLYING ZONE PROVISIONS WITHIN THE AUCKLAND UNITARY PLAN. anyone know what the council are up to? Are they trying to get rid of the heritage zones to make it easier for developers? Hope someone can throw some light on this. Look forward to hearing from you all.

1948 days ago

Are you good at taking photos?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi Aucklanders. Today marks the start of the Auckland Festival of Photography, with exhibitions being held at galleries around the region. Anyone with access to a camera, including phone cameras, has the opportunity to take part in the festival with the Nikon Auckland Photo Day competition. Just … View moreHi Aucklanders. Today marks the start of the Auckland Festival of Photography, with exhibitions being held at galleries around the region. Anyone with access to a camera, including phone cameras, has the opportunity to take part in the festival with the Nikon Auckland Photo Day competition. Just take a photo at any time on June 8 that showcases your slice of Auckland. The photo can be anything you want, including snaps of friends and family. All entries will be stored in a unique archive that currently has over 15,000 photos dating back to 2004. An exhibition of last year's top 30 entries is on display at the waterfront of Te Wero Island.
[Photo credit: 'Queens Street' by Murray Cammick, on display at Black Asterisk.]

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1948 days ago

How does the rise in water charges affect you?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours. From July, water and wastewater prices are going up in Auckland. For an average three-person household, the price hike will increase the water and wastewater charges by $2.30 a month. How will the rise in prices affect you? What do you think the additional money you have to fork out … View moreHi neighbours. From July, water and wastewater prices are going up in Auckland. For an average three-person household, the price hike will increase the water and wastewater charges by $2.30 a month. How will the rise in prices affect you? What do you think the additional money you have to fork out would be better spent on?
(Put NFP in your post if it is not for publication).

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1943 days ago

Interviewing for Band members

Gavin from Auckland Central

Looking for talented musicians for a contemporary chamber music band.
Think Portishead meets Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
You may have done music to a reasonably good level at college or Uni but now in a 9-5 job and want an outlet for your inner Amadeus.

Practices and performances will generally… View more
Looking for talented musicians for a contemporary chamber music band.
Think Portishead meets Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
You may have done music to a reasonably good level at college or Uni but now in a 9-5 job and want an outlet for your inner Amadeus.

Practices and performances will generally be central Auckland locale.
The aim is to have fun, be expressive and maybe make a little bit of coin to cover expenses.

contact Gav to discuss 0221883844 gav.hyde@gmail.com

Singers, Strings, Wind, Brass, Basso Continuo, Percussion, Baroque, Classical, Contemporary, Pop, reimagined.

1943 days ago

Severe thunderstorms, tornado possible for upper North Island

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Area: Auckland
Valid: 8:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Northeast gales gusting 100 km/h in exposed places.
Changes: The Watch for northeast winds has now been upgraded to a Warning. However between 9pm Wednesday and 6am Thursday, west to southwest winds are expected to rise to gale and may … View more
Area: Auckland
Valid: 8:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Northeast gales gusting 100 km/h in exposed places.
Changes: The Watch for northeast winds has now been upgraded to a Warning. However between 9pm Wednesday and 6am Thursday, west to southwest winds are expected to rise to gale and may approach severe gale in exposed places and a Watch is in force.

Rain accumulation may approach short duration Warning criteria in some places. Localised downpours and squally thunderstorms are possible.

Area: Northland
Valid: 6 hours from 6:00am to 12:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Rain accumulation may approach short duration Warning criteria in some places. Localised downpours and squally thunderstorms are possible.

Read more here.

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1944 days ago

Save $2,000 on a new Suzuki!

Suzuki New Zealand

Kiwis love their Suzukis and Suzuki love making it affordable to own a new one. We’ve cut the prices on these amazing cars, starting from $16,990+orc:

Save $2000 on the funky Ignis super-compact SUV.
Save $2,000 on the stylish Baleno with outstanding fuel economy.
Save $2,000 on the … View more
Kiwis love their Suzukis and Suzuki love making it affordable to own a new one. We’ve cut the prices on these amazing cars, starting from $16,990+orc:

Save $2000 on the funky Ignis super-compact SUV.
Save $2,000 on the stylish Baleno with outstanding fuel economy.
Save $2,000 on the roomy S-Cross with 5-star safety and all the technology you’ll need.

Plus all new Suzukis come with a 5-year warranty and roadside assistance package. Conditions apply.

Find a Suzuki dealer near you today. Find out why for the fourth year Suzuki has been rated No.1 in the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Click and save

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1944 days ago

Poll: Who are you most excited to see at the Auckland Women of Influence Speaker Series on August 22nd?!?!

Women of Influence

The Women of Influence Speaker Series is an opportunity for people all over New Zealand, who aspire to make a significant contribution to their community, to fully realise their own potential by learning from some outstanding leaders who have done just that.

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Who are you most excited to see at the Auckland Women of Influence Speaker Series on August 22nd?!?!
  • 19% Jess Quinn
    19% Complete
  • 3.2% Evie Kemp
    3.2% Complete
  • 28.6% Karen Walker
    28.6% Complete
  • 42.9% Kanoa Lloyd
    42.9% Complete
  • 6.3% Jess Daniell
    6.3% Complete
63 votes
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