Maraetai, Auckland

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2207 days ago

Watch out for this phone scam neighbours!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's then redirected through a local number.
- The aggressive scammer could be very convincing.
- Upon answering, they demand money for damages from a vehicle collision they claim you were involved in.
- Police are urging people to warn elderly relatives so they do not fall victim to the scam and lose money.
- If you receive a call of this nature, police advise you to hang up immediately.

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2207 days ago

The free National Bowel Screening Programme is here in Counties Manukau

Counties Manukau DHB

Bowel cancer can develop with no warning signs. Finding it early with the free bowel screening test could save your life.

Within the next two years, everyone aged 60 to 74 who lives in the Counties Manukau area and can receive publicly funded healthcare, will get an invitation letter, a consent … View more
Bowel cancer can develop with no warning signs. Finding it early with the free bowel screening test could save your life.

Within the next two years, everyone aged 60 to 74 who lives in the Counties Manukau area and can receive publicly funded healthcare, will get an invitation letter, a consent form and a test kit.

It’s important that you do the test as soon as possible, and post it back. The test is easy, clean, and you can do it at home.

To find out more call 0800 924 432, visitwww.timetoscreen.nz, or talk to your family doctor.
Find out more!

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2207 days ago

Stand up NZ

White Ribbon

White Ribbon is asking men to take the online pledge and stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence towards women.

With 41% of a front line officers time spent dealing with family violence, we need you to stand up by taking The Pledge.

Find out more at whiteribbon.org.nz
Take the pledge here

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2208 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Today is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea … View more
Today is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa. Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha.

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2208 days ago

Today is World Kindness Day 2018

The Team from Ministry of Education

Join Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn … View moreJoin Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn the power of kindness!

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2208 days ago

Expect traffic delays on Auckland motorways today

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drive safe and allow extra time for travel today! Multiple crashes on Auckland's northwestern and southwestern motorways are causing "significant" traffic delays.

Read more

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2208 days ago

Train at NZMA get hands-on experience! Courses starting in January 2019.

NZMA

If you want to learn in realistic workplace training environments, from bars, cafés and commercial kitchens, to purpose-built pharmaceutical labs, NZMA is the place for you. After you qualify and are work-ready, our industry connected, dedicated careers team will help you find a job.

We have … View more
If you want to learn in realistic workplace training environments, from bars, cafés and commercial kitchens, to purpose-built pharmaceutical labs, NZMA is the place for you. After you qualify and are work-ready, our industry connected, dedicated careers team will help you find a job.

We have courses in Hospitality, Cookery, Business, Information Technology, Contact Centre, Retail, Trades, Health, Early Childhood, Pharmacy, Sport and Foundation, Floristry, plus free study options. Contact us and enrol today!
 
See our students in training
  
Contact us and enrol now for 2019!
Enrol here!

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2228 days ago

Poll: What's your secret for great tomatoes?

Jo McCarroll Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In the October issue of NZ Gardener, we share 50 tips on tomatoes from keen gardeners all over the country, and it turns out a lot of people swear by adding a "secret ingredient" when they plant their favourite crop. All the suggestions below are from NZ Gardener readers ... do you use … View moreIn the October issue of NZ Gardener, we share 50 tips on tomatoes from keen gardeners all over the country, and it turns out a lot of people swear by adding a "secret ingredient" when they plant their favourite crop. All the suggestions below are from NZ Gardener readers ... do you use any of these yourself? Or do you have another tip for better toms you want to share in the comments?

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What's your secret for great tomatoes?
  • 38.6% Compost
    38.6% Complete
  • 22.7% Sheep pellets
    22.7% Complete
  • 1.7% Milk powder
    1.7% Complete
  • 8.5% Epsom salts
    8.5% Complete
  • 2.6% Fish frames
    2.6% Complete
  • 0.7% Baking soda
    0.7% Complete
  • 8.1% Egg shells
    8.1% Complete
  • 4.3% Banana skins
    4.3% Complete
  • 2.1% Neem granules
    2.1% Complete
  • 1.2% Disprin
    1.2% Complete
  • 9.5% Something else (tell us in comments)
    9.5% Complete
422 votes
2208 days ago

Super spectrometer saves time and money

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Find out how we saved around $400,000 in asbestos related testing to-date thanks to a spectrometer.

2209 days ago

And they're off... 🚗💨

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Cissy and Sam, have recently hit the road in the lead up to the 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As they drive across the country they’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand - like our members!

Whether… View more
Cissy and Sam, have recently hit the road in the lead up to the 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As they drive across the country they’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand - like our members!

Whether you're planning a Neighbours Day Event or just want to come along and share ideas, these workshops are a great way to further connect with your local community and see how you can come together to support each other.

Join in on the fun by seeing if the road trip is coming to your corner of the country at the link below.

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2209 days ago

HURRY TIME IS ALMOST UP!

Sabine Kruekel from

We are into our last days of our final desexing event of the year and still have plenty of space left!

If your favourite feline family member is undesexed and unmicrochipped you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

If you live in one of the below areas, please call us on 09 256 7310 to … View more
We are into our last days of our final desexing event of the year and still have plenty of space left!

If your favourite feline family member is undesexed and unmicrochipped you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

If you live in one of the below areas, please call us on 09 256 7310 to book in:

Ranui, Henderson, Mangere, Manurewa, Mt Roskill, Mt Wellington, Onehunga, Otara, Papakura, Papatoetoe, Panmure or Whangaparoa Peninsula.

THIS EVENT IS ONLY RUNNING UNTIL NOVEMBER 16 and is our final desexing event of the year! So please call us to book in ASAP!

Please leave a voice message with your name and number and we will get back to you as soon as we can!

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2209 days ago

10 little ways to celebrate Neighbours Day!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, we're holding Neighbours Day Aotearoa over 10 days (March 22-31, 2019), AND we've also come up with 10 Little Ways for individuals to celebrate, and 10 Big Ways for groups to celebrate! We think there's something to inspire just about … View moreIn celebration of our 10 year anniversary, we're holding Neighbours Day Aotearoa over 10 days (March 22-31, 2019), AND we've also come up with 10 Little Ways for individuals to celebrate, and 10 Big Ways for groups to celebrate! We think there's something to inspire just about everyone to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa next year - so check out how you can join in, share it with your friends, and don't forget to register your events!

Let us know how you’re celebrating Neighbours Day Aotearoa in 2019 and you could be in to win. Registering an event, no matter how small, puts you in the draw to win a $100 prezzy card or limited edition Neighbours Day Aotearoa t-shirt, plus it helps us know how many neighbours are connecting.

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2209 days ago

Have your say on the End of Life Choice Bill

David Seymour from David Seymour - MP for Epsom

Have your say at our public forum on End of Life Choice Bill, hosted by David Seymour, MP for Epsom.

When: Thursday 15 November, 7.00pm- 9.00pm
Where: Jubilee Hall, Parnell Trust, 545 Parnell Rd, Parnell

Speakers:
Hon Maryan Street, President, End of Life Choice Society - In favour
Dr … View more
Have your say at our public forum on End of Life Choice Bill, hosted by David Seymour, MP for Epsom.

When: Thursday 15 November, 7.00pm- 9.00pm
Where: Jubilee Hall, Parnell Trust, 545 Parnell Rd, Parnell

Speakers:
Hon Maryan Street, President, End of Life Choice Society - In favour
Dr Stephen Child, General Physician/Respiratory Interest - Against

I’m happy to meet with you to discuss any issues or suggestions that you may have – just call my office to make an appointment. Alternatively, feel free to email me with your ideas and queries. Look forward to hearing from you!

David Seymour
MP for Epsom, ACT Leader
P: 09 522 7464
E: mpepsom@parliament.govt.nz

Authorised by David Seymour, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
Learn more

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