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You may have left fresh fruit and vege at one of the free community stands in your neighbourhood? You may have helped yourself too. Mark Dennis, who founded the movement, is a finalist in the Gardener of the Year competition. Read his amazing story, then vote!
Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, … View moreOur Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out.
Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year by giving away various free butterfly friendly seeds including Yates new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between 1st and 14th October. Just register here during this time to receive your packet of seeds.
A national planting day will be held on 20th October. Plant a Swan plant or other butterfly friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help Monarch butterflies flourish.
National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature.
Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac… View moreDid you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac arrest the best chance of survival!
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Play touch! Social men's, mixed, and junior leagues. Leagues commence the week of 24th October. 14/15 weeks of games with a mid-season break for Christmas and New Year.
Epsom - Wednesdays and Thursdays
Cornwall Park, Puriri Drive
Mount Roskill - Wednesdays
Fearon Park, Akarana Avenue… View morePlay touch! Social men's, mixed, and junior leagues. Leagues commence the week of 24th October. 14/15 weeks of games with a mid-season break for Christmas and New Year.
Epsom - Wednesdays and Thursdays
Cornwall Park, Puriri Drive
Mount Roskill - Wednesdays
Fearon Park, Akarana Avenue
Onehunga - Fridays
Fergusson Park, Olea Road
For more information check out our website, text or call 021 249 3678 or email admin@touchrugby.co.nz
Hi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The … View moreHi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.
Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?
When you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has … View moreWhen you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has ended.
The CGA says that products have to be of an acceptable quality which means they must be fit for purpose (or do what they're made to do), last for a reasonable amount of time, be safe, and be free from any minor defects. What is “acceptable quality” is based on what you could reasonably expect taking into account things like the nature of the goods, what you paid for them, and any particular statements made about the goods.
If you have a problem with something you’ve bought and the warranty period has ended, you might still be entitled to have it repaired or replaced. Check out our information on your rights as a consumer or phone CAB on 0800 367 222.
Safe Plates screws replaced with special security screws for a donation of $ 4.00 per vehicle helping Neighbourhood Support Auckland. Stealing number plates in Auckland will be much harder for thieves as a bid to reduce car thefts. The NZ police and Neighbourhood Support will promote the Safer … View moreSafe Plates screws replaced with special security screws for a donation of $ 4.00 per vehicle helping Neighbourhood Support Auckland. Stealing number plates in Auckland will be much harder for thieves as a bid to reduce car thefts. The NZ police and Neighbourhood Support will promote the Safer Plates initiative which allows members of the public to get their regular number plate screws replaced. We hope with this will reach more people, increase education for crime prevention and decrease victimisation which will all go towards meeting our targets for trust and confidence and fewer victims. Safer Plates Glen Innes Pak N Save car park, 24th October Wednesday 10:00 - 1:00 pm.
Our road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about … View moreOur road trip is happening soon! We're hitting the road in the lead-up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day (March 22 - 31 2019: Celebrating 10 years with 10 days of celebrations) and are on the hunt for organisations, places and people who would like to host us along the way, chat about the work they’re doing, or help us run workshops.
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Hi neighbours,
Is the solution to Auckland's traffic problem in our pockets? Our National Correspondent has been investigating how the movements of your smartphone are being tracked, collected and sold to government agencies. To read more about this, click here.
The location data Google and … View moreHi neighbours,
Is the solution to Auckland's traffic problem in our pockets? Our National Correspondent has been investigating how the movements of your smartphone are being tracked, collected and sold to government agencies. To read more about this, click here.
The location data Google and Spark collect from our smartphones is being studied to try and solve Auckland's biggest transport problems.
For example, some data is being used to help monitor the performance of new state highway infrastructure or upgrades, including measuring travel times through the Waterview Tunnel.
What are your thoughts on this? Were you aware of it? Do you think a solution to your city's roads can be found in the data? Let us know in the replies!
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Hey neighbours, well that's The Block NZ over for another year... were you happy with the result?
If you missed it, you can relive all the action and drama of the auction here or check out our Block winners round-up, here.
Auckland Transport is looking at lowering speeds in the city centre to improve road safety.
Nesting magpies can be particularly aggressive about defending their young – see how to stay safe when they swoop.
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