Hauraki, Auckland

2123 days ago

Get ready, Christmas in the park is coming to town!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

It's been described as "one of the greatest family events", so will you be heading along to Auckland's Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park this year?

Mike Puru and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jess Quinn will be hosting the event. So have yourself a merry … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's been described as "one of the greatest family events", so will you be heading along to Auckland's Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park this year?

Mike Puru and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jess Quinn will be hosting the event. So have yourself a merry little Christmas and enjoy the event!

Info: Everything kicks off around 7.30pm Saturday December 8th at the Auckland Domain. It will air on Three on Saturday December 15th. For all you need to know about the event, click here.

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2120 days ago

Christmas Appeal

Auckland City Mission

Every Christmas, we somehow manage to spend more on gifts than we planned and buy more food than we could ever eat. Inevitably, this creates a lot of waste. Which is why this year, we’re focusing on turning Christmas waste into Christmas joy. After all, there’s more than enough Christmas to go … View moreEvery Christmas, we somehow manage to spend more on gifts than we planned and buy more food than we could ever eat. Inevitably, this creates a lot of waste. Which is why this year, we’re focusing on turning Christmas waste into Christmas joy. After all, there’s more than enough Christmas to go around.

Join us in our goal of giving every Aucklander a Merry Christmas and donate what you save.
Find out more!

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2125 days ago

Poll: Would you visit a board game bar?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christchurch may have a very cool arcade bar, but Auckland has a bar dedicated to your favourite board games! 'Dice and Fork' is here.

We want to know whether you would visit a board game bar? Would you been keen to try it with your mates? If so, how much time do you … View more
Hi neighbours,

Christchurch may have a very cool arcade bar, but Auckland has a bar dedicated to your favourite board games! 'Dice and Fork' is here.

We want to know whether you would visit a board game bar? Would you been keen to try it with your mates? If so, how much time do you think you'd spend at a bar like this?

Take part in our poll below or leave a reply to share your thoughts.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Would you visit a board game bar?
  • 69.7% Yes
    69.7% Complete
  • 30.3% No
    30.3% Complete
577 votes
2126 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood's Santa - comment below!

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View more
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.

If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!

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2121 days ago

Bike Seat $40.

Brent from Milford

Good condition apart from faded fabric.$200 new. Brent 027 255 0084.

Price: $40

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2121 days ago

Kids 26” Bike

Brent from Milford

Very Good condition. Disc brakes. Adjustable suspension. Very little use as you can see from the tyres. 8x3 speed. Over $500 to replace. Call Brent 027 255 0084

Price: $200

2121 days ago

Summer safety checklist: Fall-proofing your home

The Team from ACC New Zealand

With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when … View more
With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when you’re gardening avoid heavy lifting and use long-handled tools so you’re not bending over for long periods. Steady yourself when bending and standing, no pesky weed is worth falling for!

A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.

Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, HQ&SC, MOH and your local community health providers.

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2121 days ago

Give a gift for good this festive season

Jason Cowlam from New Zealand Red Cross

It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, … View more
It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, give a gift for good to help those who need it most. You can easily help them with warmth, water, meals, shelter, community outreach and welfare centre support.
Click here to help

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2122 days ago

Book Readings the week before Christmas

The Rose Centre

We've got together with a team of local authors to have readings of some great books for kids. Parents and Grandparents welcome to bring their kids or grandkids, free coffee, tea and bikkies, you are welcome to leave a koha in our box and enjoy an hour out of the house with us at The Rose … View moreWe've got together with a team of local authors to have readings of some great books for kids. Parents and Grandparents welcome to bring their kids or grandkids, free coffee, tea and bikkies, you are welcome to leave a koha in our box and enjoy an hour out of the house with us at The Rose Centre:

11am December 17 - Judy Lawn

11am December 19 - Norah Wilson reads "My Sweet Girl and the bag of purple balloons".

11am December 20 - Geoff Allen will read his brand new book "The Fairies of Down Under and Other Pākehā Tales"

11am December 21 - we don't have the author of this best seller, but local friend of The Rose Centre Gail Kapa will read the Te Reo version "Paraweta", whilst John Davies from The Rose Centre will read the English, "Poo Bum"!

There is no registration for the events, it's general admission, show up, and if we go over 110 visitors we will just have to apologise...but we think this is a more than manageable number on the grounds of probability! Koha only, donate what you can afford and if that's zero, it's zero. We would like to help you with an activity and we'd love you to help us with our never ending spend but we know the pressure for families at Christmas!

Thanks to Gecko Press we also have one kids book from their lovely lineup to give away each day. It'll be a mystery who will win till the day!

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2122 days ago

Compact folding simplified

Golf Warehouse

The brand new M-Series compact electric trundler range has been developed to offer an 11% smaller folded footprint than its nearest competitor.

Comprising of three new models - M1, M1 DHC & M5 CONNECT DHC - the simple folding system & revolutionary inverting wheels provides the ultimate… View more
The brand new M-Series compact electric trundler range has been developed to offer an 11% smaller folded footprint than its nearest competitor.

Comprising of three new models - M1, M1 DHC & M5 CONNECT DHC - the simple folding system & revolutionary inverting wheels provides the ultimate ‘car boot friendly’ trundler, perfect for easy transportation & storage. Prices starting from $1649.99
Find out more!

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2122 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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2122 days ago

Cleaning Cert. & Other Things MPI Checks to Allow a Vehicle Import

Max from Northcote

Importers will have to do more to ensure vehicles and machinery from overseas are free of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), according to the Ministry of Primary Industries.

The new Import Health Standard for Vehicles, Machinery and equipment that came into force on September 1 have a focus on … View more
Importers will have to do more to ensure vehicles and machinery from overseas are free of brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), according to the Ministry of Primary Industries.

The new Import Health Standard for Vehicles, Machinery and equipment that came into force on September 1 have a focus on Japan given the issues last season with contaminated car carriers.

Read the rest here easyfreight.co.nz...

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2123 days ago

Are you concerned about Takapuna Beach campground

Reporter North Shore Times

Hi neighbours A year ago, the council confirmed Takapuna Beach Holiday Park would be saved and a new leaseholder found. It is still in limbo, however. Are you concerned? Or hopeful things will soon be sorted out? You can go along and join a discussion on the lease at the local board meeting next … View moreHi neighbours A year ago, the council confirmed Takapuna Beach Holiday Park would be saved and a new leaseholder found. It is still in limbo, however. Are you concerned? Or hopeful things will soon be sorted out? You can go along and join a discussion on the lease at the local board meeting next Tuesday 4pm. Let us know your thoughts. cheers Jodi Put NFP in your post if it is not for publication

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2123 days ago

Children's Christmas Crafts

The Team from Takapuna Methodist Church

Come along with your family and join in the festive spirit of making Christmas crafts. A free community event with crafts for children from preschool to intermediate. All welcome. Refreshments provided. Takapuna Methodist Church, 427 Lake Road Takapuna.

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