Maraetai, Auckland

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1780 days ago

What Auckland should learn from from the Aussie bushfires

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The devastating Australian bushfires could be a foretaste of risks from global warming. So is Auckland moving fast enough to get it's climate change action underway ? Read the story below:

1781 days ago

Create a legacy website

The Mind Lab

Imagine building your own website and ensuring an everlasting connection with your children, grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren not yet born.

Web Design and Animation and Filmmaking are two modules in The Mind Lab’s Tech Toolbox that can make your legacy a reality.

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Imagine building your own website and ensuring an everlasting connection with your children, grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren not yet born.

Web Design and Animation and Filmmaking are two modules in The Mind Lab’s Tech Toolbox that can make your legacy a reality.

Tech Toolbox offers unique evening courses for adults who are keen to try something new by guiding groups through hands-on experience with a range of creative technologies.

Bookings are now open

View the schedule and book.

No experience necessary, just a willingness to have a go and see where your curiosity takes you.
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1781 days ago

Let’s respect the neighbourhood we live in

The Team from Auckland Council

If you see dumped rubbish call 0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867).

Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000.

Your waste is your responsibility. For more information on how to dispose of unwanted items check out aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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1782 days ago

Do more of what you love

Ryman village living lets you worry less and play more. Experience our retirement villages.

0800 555 103 | rymanhealthcare.co.nz
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1783 days ago

Animal Evac NZ deployed to Australia

Animal Evac NZ

With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, … View more
With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, international humanitarian aid, veterinary medicine, disaster victim identification, paramedicine, incident management, animal control, wildland firefighting and technical animal rescue.

Animal Evac is asking for donations to support their work on the ground in Australia and in responding to future emergencies. They are extremely grateful to the organisations and individuals who have already supported this deployment and helped make it possible.

To learn more about Animal Evac’s work and to stay up to date with their Australian deployment, follow them on Facebook or visit our Website
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1783 days ago

New year - new you?

Yvonne from The Real Life Coach Ltd

Let's make 2020 YOUR year for happiness and success. As your personal life coach I use positive psychology strategies to help you set and achieve goals, solve problems, and manage stress. Are you ready to turn over a new leaf? Give me a call and let's get started on that NEW YOU! … View moreLet's make 2020 YOUR year for happiness and success. As your personal life coach I use positive psychology strategies to help you set and achieve goals, solve problems, and manage stress. Are you ready to turn over a new leaf? Give me a call and let's get started on that NEW YOU! Your first one-hour consultation is absolutely FREE!

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1784 days ago

Aucklanders weigh in on proposed electorate changes

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland, your feedback is in regarding the Representation Commission's proposed electorate changes to help deal with overpopulation prior to this year's election.

Changes to the Manukau East electorate received the majority of the objections, with 64. Objectors were concerned the new … View more
Auckland, your feedback is in regarding the Representation Commission's proposed electorate changes to help deal with overpopulation prior to this year's election.

Changes to the Manukau East electorate received the majority of the objections, with 64. Objectors were concerned the new boundary would separate Panmure from Mt Wellington.

Fifty-eight people said the name Helensville would not represent the communities within the electorate, instead suggesting Atuanui, Mahurangi and Kaipara, or keeping the name Rodney.

Hibiscus Coast was put forward as an alternative name by many of the 21 Whangaparāoa objectors.

Boundary changes to Papakura were mostly supported by 22 people, while 22 objectors to the new Flat Bush electorate suggested adding areas from Botany and Manurewa and calling it Takanini, Flat Bush-Takanini, Manukau South, Manurewa East, Totara or Totara Park.

What do you think about the changes proposed for your electorate?

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1783 days ago

Recipe: Potato Salad with Classic Mayo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This will become a family favourite and a great dish to have in your repertoire.

Potato salad
2 cloves Garlic, crushed

800 g Small potatoes, washed

½ cup Mayonnaise, see recipe below
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This will become a family favourite and a great dish to have in your repertoire.

Potato salad
2 cloves Garlic, crushed

800 g Small potatoes, washed

½ cup Mayonnaise, see recipe below

2 Tbsp Parsley, chopped

2 Tbsp Mint leaves

1 Tbsp Capers, chopped

1 Gherkin, diced


Classic mayonnaise
1 pinch Salt

1 Egg, 1-2 yolks, room temperature

2 tsp Vinegar, or lemon juice

150 ml Canola oil


Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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1783 days ago

Pretty in pastel

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy … View more
Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1784 days ago

Campuses are open for 2020!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Tāmaki Makaurau Campus

Kia ora! Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways with a Kaupapa Māori philosophy open to all learners.

Our campus in Tāmaki Makaurau is located at 1/19 Lambie Drive, Manukau offering postgraduate … View more
Tāmaki Makaurau Campus

Kia ora! Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways with a Kaupapa Māori philosophy open to all learners.

Our campus in Tāmaki Makaurau is located at 1/19 Lambie Drive, Manukau offering postgraduate degrees in Māori and Indigenous studies, an undergraduate degree in Humanities – also, certificates in te Reo Māori, Study and Career Preparation with fee free programmes available. We also have marae centred courses throughout Auckland including Kai Oranga, Te Pou Hono and Community Education.

If you are looking for study options locally we’d love to hear from you!
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1785 days ago

Summer Sorted!

The Team from Auckland Council

Make the most of summer in Auckland with the huge range of events and activities on offer. There are outdoor cinemas, music at your local park, family activities, walking and sculpture trails, school holiday entertainment, fun days and evenings out, and lots of other ideas to help you enjoy our … View moreMake the most of summer in Auckland with the huge range of events and activities on offer. There are outdoor cinemas, music at your local park, family activities, walking and sculpture trails, school holiday entertainment, fun days and evenings out, and lots of other ideas to help you enjoy our beautiful region over the warmer months.

Whatever summer looks like to you, check out what's on in your local area with our handy guide.
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1785 days ago

New police app

The Team from New Zealand Police

Introducing the new NZ Police app - available for free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Alongside officers serving our communities 24/7, we’re committed to using technology to help ensure our services and information are available to you, anywhere, any time.

✅National … View more
Introducing the new NZ Police app - available for free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Alongside officers serving our communities 24/7, we’re committed to using technology to help ensure our services and information are available to you, anywhere, any time.

✅National Police News
✅Local Police news
✅Alerts and safety advice
✅Notifications direct to your phone
✅Report incidents and issues
✅Frequently asked questions

The NZ Police app allows you to receive our national and local news and alerts and extends access to our online services. It’s one of the ways we’re working to make sure New Zealand is the safest country.

Download for Android here - play.google.com...

Download for iOS here - apps.apple.com...

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1785 days ago

Certificate in Food & Beverage, Barista, Wine & Spirits

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Become a skilled barista, a bartender, learn more about the exciting world of restaurants and cafes. Find out about wine, beer, customer service, learn how to make impressive cocktails in our full-time hospitality course over 16 weeks.
Next intake: 10 Feb, 2020

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