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1373 days ago

Family awarded $5k after living in rat infested rental

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a West Auckland family have been awarded $5000 by the Tenancy Tribunal after living in a rental property which had two “distressing and frightening” rat infestations.

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1371 days ago

Summer Rugby Family Festival

Blues

Join the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying… View more
Join the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying GA adult ticket $20.
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to children’s charities; I Have a Dream Charitable Trust and KidsCan. Secure your tickets today – available now from ticketmaster.co.nz.
Book Now

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1372 days ago

Gramophone for sale $120

Aaron from New Lynn

This one is perfect to add a bit of uniqueness to your lounge decor. 0277840648.

Price: $120

1372 days ago

Don’t miss your collection day

The Team from Auckland Council

Waitangi Day is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections will … View more
Waitangi Day is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections will return to normal on 15 February 2021.

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1372 days ago
1378 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
Find out more

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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
1372 days ago

Poll: Free Yoga classes for 65+

Janne from Avondale

Grey Lynn Community centre has free Yoga classes starting Friday 5th February..
Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of living in the area.
Parking available and easy ramp access to our large hall where the classes will be.
We look forward to hosting you in our light and breezy space.

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Free Yoga classes for 65+
  • 20% Over 65 year olds
    20% Complete
  • 80% Free classes
    80% Complete
5 votes
1372 days ago

Clear and Calm your Mind ~ Weekend Meditation Retreat

Anjalee Pieries from Amitabha Hospice Service Trust

This retreat is ideal for those who would like to develop a clear and calm mind. The meditations will be guided and focused firstly on the breath, and then moving even more subtly inwards to be focused on the awareness of consciousness, on awareness itself. A relaxed, calm and concentrated mind has… View moreThis retreat is ideal for those who would like to develop a clear and calm mind. The meditations will be guided and focused firstly on the breath, and then moving even more subtly inwards to be focused on the awareness of consciousness, on awareness itself. A relaxed, calm and concentrated mind has proven to improve health, bring inner happiness, remove stress & anxiety, and bring a clearer perspective on life and on personal and interpersonal relationships.
13 Mar, 9:00 am-5:00 pm – 14 Mar, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Amitabha Hospice, 44 Powell Street, Avondale, Auckland 1026, New Zealand

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1373 days ago

Enjoy summer at Auckland Botanic Gardens

The Team from Auckland Council

Garden inspiration, music, an exhibition and heaps of fun for everyone. Bring a picnic, spend the day!

1372 days ago

MPI cocktail onion product recalled

Neighbourly.co.nz

Delmaine Fine Foods Ltd has recalled a batch of its branded cocktail onions due to the possible presence of glass fragments.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has stated that there has been no reports of associated injury.

What you need to know:

- The product was sold at the following … View more
Delmaine Fine Foods Ltd has recalled a batch of its branded cocktail onions due to the possible presence of glass fragments.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has stated that there has been no reports of associated injury.

What you need to know:

- The product was sold at the following stores in Northland:
New World Kerikeri
New World Onerahi
Four Square Mangawhai

- The product was sold at the following stores in Auckland:
New World Albany
New World Browns Bay
New World Devonport
New World Green Bay
New World Hobsonville
New World Kumeu
New World Milford
New World Mt Roskill
New World New Lynn
New World Papakura
New World Pukekohe
New World Southmall
New World Waiuku
New World Warkworth
New World Whangaparaoa
Pak’n Save Albany
Pak’n Save Sylvia Park

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund. Those with further questions are encouraged to contact Delmaine Fine Foods Ltd on 0800 33 56 24.

For more information about the recall, head through to the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1372 days ago

Synonyms

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

Synonyms are different words that share the same meaning. How many can you pair up?

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1374 days ago

Square plates and bowls

Vicki from Blockhouse Bay

8 full size plates, 6 bowls and 5 side plates, you can see in the pic a bowl and large plate have chip on side but otherwise still looking pretty good. Because they're square I found them quite good to use as serving platters as well as being our regular dinner set.
Relisted due to time … View more
8 full size plates, 6 bowls and 5 side plates, you can see in the pic a bowl and large plate have chip on side but otherwise still looking pretty good. Because they're square I found them quite good to use as serving platters as well as being our regular dinner set.
Relisted due to time wasters, please don't enquire unless you intend to follow through
Pickup only from Blockhouse Bay

Price: $10

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1379 days ago

Developers’ Rights

Jay from New Lynn

Has anyone noticed that developers now have the right to do whatever they want on a development site? Resource consents for intensive, multi unit sites are not only non notified but now have virtually zero conditions.This allows council to absolve themselves of all responsibility for any adverse … View moreHas anyone noticed that developers now have the right to do whatever they want on a development site? Resource consents for intensive, multi unit sites are not only non notified but now have virtually zero conditions.This allows council to absolve themselves of all responsibility for any adverse effects on neighbouring properties, such as damage to health from dust, damage to neighbours’ tree roots, damage to neighbours’ houses from construction and effects on privacy and quality of life. These consents are no longer processed by council officers but by private companies who could well have links to developers. Neighbours have in many cases lived there for over 20 years and without their rates payments, councillors and council monitoring officers would be out of a job.

1374 days ago

Facelift forges ahead in Auckland's Avondale

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The planned upgrade to Auckland's Avondale is set to start with installation of a new concrete footpath, new bike racks and improved street lighting.

Auckland Transport will this week start building the first half of the footpath upgrade, expected to be finished by mid-March.

The $720,000 … View more
The planned upgrade to Auckland's Avondale is set to start with installation of a new concrete footpath, new bike racks and improved street lighting.

Auckland Transport will this week start building the first half of the footpath upgrade, expected to be finished by mid-March.

The $720,000 work comprises removing and replacing the slippery pavers with a safer, concrete surface, as well as upgrading the bike parking.

Auckland Transport and the Whau Local Board are co-funding the upgrade which was delayed in 2019 due to the Covid-19 emergency budget.

Whau Local Board chair Kay Thomas said the board was really pleased the slippery pavers would be gone.

"There have been far too many injuries and near-misses in the town centre," Thomas said.

"As soon as there’s any water on the pavers they become a hazard, so by removing and replacing them with a concrete surface we’ll have a better town centre for everyone."

Avondale will be revitalised over the next 15 years in a project led by
Auckland Council's urban regeneration agency, Panuku Development Auckland.

An enhanced town square and a purpose built community facility are planned.

Panuku is designing "quality housing options at varying price-points" and improved walking connections from the rail station to the town centre.

What do you think of the plans to revitalise Avondale?

Which other Auckland suburbs do you believe would benefit from a makeover?

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

Photograph: Supplied by Panuku. Artist's impression on new community centre to be developed in Auckland's Avondale.

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1374 days ago

Start the school year strong!

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

The new school year is upon us! Though we can’t predict what 2021 will bring, we can set our children up for success, and help them start the school year strong.

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