Maraetai, Auckland

2553 days ago

The Neighbourly Christmas Elves have gone NUTS

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Sleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...

Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if … View more
Sleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...

Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if you, or your neighbour have won something special from us!
Are you a winner?

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2557 days ago

How long is the grass in your neighbourhood?

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

This photo was taken this morning on the Porterfield Road Esplanade Reserve in Whitford.

Post your photos below and let us know where it was taken.

Who's got the longest grass in the land?

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2553 days ago

Plan your travel ahead of industrial action on train services

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

No trains will be operating from 2am on Friday until 2am on Saturday because of industrial action, plan your travel ahead: at.govt.nz...

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2553 days ago

All East Auckland bus services are changing

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

On Sunday 10 December, all bus services in East Auckland including Beachlands and Maraetai will change. If you catch buses in these areas, you will need to re-plan your journey on the new services before they start. To do this you can pick up a timetable and map from Manukau East Council of Social … View moreOn Sunday 10 December, all bus services in East Auckland including Beachlands and Maraetai will change. If you catch buses in these areas, you will need to re-plan your journey on the new services before they start. To do this you can pick up a timetable and map from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), located in the All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick or visit www.AT.govt.nz...
A Chinese translated version of the brochure, and accessible versions for the vision impaired are available at www.AT.govt.nz...

2554 days ago

Sallies to create people's centre

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

The Salvation Army plans to have a building constructed next year to provide greater services to the East Auckland community.

(Please put NFP/Not for print if you don't want your comments used in the paper)

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2554 days ago

Free permits for driving on beaches

Communications from Franklin Local Board

One of the super cool things to do over summer is to take your car for a drive along a spectacular west coast beach.

Aucklanders are fortunate to have two stunning beaches – Karioitahi and Muriwai – where you’re allowed to drive, provided you have a permit.
Getting a permit costs nothing … View more
One of the super cool things to do over summer is to take your car for a drive along a spectacular west coast beach.

Aucklanders are fortunate to have two stunning beaches – Karioitahi and Muriwai – where you’re allowed to drive, provided you have a permit.
Getting a permit costs nothing and only takes about five minutes. Even better, it can all be done online.
Beaches are legal roads and all road rules – seatbelts, speed limits, driving behaviour and such - apply.

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2554 days ago

Save with our 1 day Christmas Sale today...

FreshChoice New Zealand

Merry Christmas neighbours! We're kicking off the Christmas festivities with our Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Wednesday 6th Dec! Gear up for the season ahead and pop into our store to receive amazing savings available for the one day only. We have blueberries for $3.99 punnet, Ryans cooked ham … View moreMerry Christmas neighbours! We're kicking off the Christmas festivities with our Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Wednesday 6th Dec! Gear up for the season ahead and pop into our store to receive amazing savings available for the one day only. We have blueberries for $3.99 punnet, Ryans cooked ham for $7.99kg, plus loads more. Join us in the 1 day sale Christmas celebrations. Look forward to seeing you in-store! Learn more

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2554 days ago

Are you concerned about violence in New Zealand?

White Ribbon

Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find … View more
Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find out how to talk to your sons and use our Toolboxes at www.whiteribbon.org.nz or watch the film ‘Raise Our Men’ which provides an insight into how men are socialised into using violence. Help us end men’s violence towards women now.
Download the Toolboxes

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2555 days ago

Water park opens with big splash

Tarannum Shaikh Reporter from Eastern Courier

Summer has arrived with a big splash with a public pool and leisure centre opening a new water play park for East Aucklanders.

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2554 days ago

International Volunteer Day

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Happy International Volunteer Day 2017! We want to say a big thanks to all the amazing volunteers that help out in our community. Ka pai!

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