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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.
Glenbrook Vintage Railway will be lighting up Franklin with festive cheer this year with a new Christmas experience.
The Counties Power Christmas Lights – Trains at Night event will see the charitable organisation's trains, station and buildings dressed in Christmas lights, a special … View moreGlenbrook Vintage Railway will be lighting up Franklin with festive cheer this year with a new Christmas experience.
The Counties Power Christmas Lights – Trains at Night event will see the charitable organisation's trains, station and buildings dressed in Christmas lights, a special Christmas Express train service, visits from Santa, a Christmas market and much more.
The Counties Power Christmas Lights - Trains at Night will run from 14-16 and 20-23 December in the lead up to Christmas from 7pm till 11pm.
The first train is at 7.30, and will run half hourly to the workshops and return.
There will be a Santa's grotto, night markets, train rides, entertainment and lots more.
Book your tickets now:
General Admission $10.00 (Ages 2 and older)
Family Admission $40.00 (Up to 2 adults and 4 children aged 14 to 2 years)
Under 2s free
Your ticket entitles you to 1 Train Ride and site entry. Additional train ride tickets can be purchased on the day.
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 moreHi 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.
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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 moreWe 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!
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 moreWith 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.
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 moreIt’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.
Tomorrow is the BIG Howick Santa Parade day!
Here are some reminders and notes about the day!
COOK STREET
FREE Healthy Howick Community Expo (inside the All Saints' Community Centre)
UXBRIDGE ROAD
On Uxbridge Road we have 4 sports clubs doing a "give it a go" section, where you… View moreTomorrow is the BIG Howick Santa Parade day!
Here are some reminders and notes about the day!
COOK STREET
FREE Healthy Howick Community Expo (inside the All Saints' Community Centre)
UXBRIDGE ROAD
On Uxbridge Road we have 4 sports clubs doing a "give it a go" section, where you can give netball, soccer, rugby and cricket a go and win spot prizes! St Johns will also be at the top of Uxbridge Road.
MOORE STREET
Free Pony Rides
Head/Neck/Shoulder massages for 5 mins for $2 donation
Candy Floss
Natural Ice Cream
Hot Rod Show
Live Music
PICTON STREET
Clowns
Face painters
Entertainers
Food
Fashion Show
Little Miss Howick
Dance Troupes
Ice Creams
Free Flags & Balloons
MARKETS
There will be a range of markets in the normal spot
PARKING
Get in early to get good parking and make sure you are not in the parade route as your car will be towed
LOST CHILDREN/PROPERTY
This area will be at EAST FM radio situated outside the Xmas Tent.
PARADE
The parade is roughly from 2.30 - 3.30. Please ensure you are seated before the curbs. Please bring water, sunscreen, hats and a matt to sit on, it looks like it will be hot.
TOILETS
Resthaven funerals has kindly offered their toilets
Parkhill Road x 2 portaloos
Info Centre/Plunket Toilets will be open
Howick Community Church will have their toilets available
Moore Street public toilets will be open (opp dominos)
Fencible Drive bottom carpark x 2 portaloos
All Saints’ Community Centre will be open
RSA AFTER PARTY
For those that have booked tickets this is at the Howick RSA from 3.30 -
BOSUNS INFO
Point to pub run, register by 9am at the pub, transport will take you from the pub at 9.30 to Musick Point.
Live music from 4.30 - 7.30 in Bosuns Bar
MOST IMPORTANTLY
Be patient, enjoy the moment and HAVE FUN!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
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 moreThe 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
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.
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...
Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these … View moreOur favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...
Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these holidays whether you're travelling out of town or staying at home. Merry Christmas!
- From the Elves at Resene
Thank you to the thoughtful and caring children of Baverstock Oaks School for being so very kind and working together to craft beautiful Christmas cards for people who're experiencing loneliness this festive season.
The love and best wishes you've filled your cards up with, will spread … View moreThank you to the thoughtful and caring children of Baverstock Oaks School for being so very kind and working together to craft beautiful Christmas cards for people who're experiencing loneliness this festive season.
The love and best wishes you've filled your cards up with, will spread joy and good cheer to the people in our community who'll receive them.
#SendingLoveNZ #BaverstockOaksSchool #MECOSS
#ChristmasCardsfortheLonely
Hi neighbours,
Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.
Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View moreHi neighbours,
Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.
Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.
A person is badly injured after a crash between a cyclist and a car in Shelly Park, east Auckland. …
There was just one smoke alarm in a five-bedroom house that went up in flames, claiming the lives of…
Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is, with a range of new improved features on offer to beachgoers.
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