Mechanics Bay, Auckland

2637 days ago

New Home Builders Info Session coming up!

The Team from Jennian Homes

Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.

These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of … View more
Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.

These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of experience - you'll leave your Information Session with greater insights into:
• Establishing your construction budget
• Avoiding hidden costs
• Saving money by building an environmentally friendly home
• Planning the home you've always wanted

Your local Jennian team would love to meet you - to share our construction industry knowledge and to find out how we can help get into your dream home. Come along with any questions you might have and learn how to avoid ‘OH NO’ moments. Find out more at jennianinfo.com
Register now

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2638 days ago

When was your last heart to heart?

The Team from Auckland Humanity Project

Kia ora!

We asked Aucklanders about their last heart to heart conversation.. We'll be sharing their answers throughout the week for WEEK TWO of 8 WEEKS OF HUMANITY.

Heart to heart conversations are a way to show someone they are loved, cared for and valued.
Would you invite someone to … View more
Kia ora!

We asked Aucklanders about their last heart to heart conversation.. We'll be sharing their answers throughout the week for WEEK TWO of 8 WEEKS OF HUMANITY.

Heart to heart conversations are a way to show someone they are loved, cared for and valued.
Would you invite someone to have a heart to heart? Try it, and let them talk while you listen without judgement and with compassion.

#8weeksofhumanity
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2638 days ago

Voting is now open!

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View more
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.

You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.

To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
Find out more

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2638 days ago

Low Carbon Future? Meet the candidates

Cathy McIntosh from Waitematā Local Board

TOMORROW NIGHT: Come along and hear what the election candidates have to say about Low Carbon policies.
Candidates attending include:
- Helen White - Labour
- Julie Anne Genter MP- Green Party
- Cinnamon Whitlock - Maori Party
- Julian Paul - NZ First
- David Hay - TOP
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TOMORROW NIGHT: Come along and hear what the election candidates have to say about Low Carbon policies.
Candidates attending include:
- Helen White - Labour
- Julie Anne Genter MP- Green Party
- Cinnamon Whitlock - Maori Party
- Julian Paul - NZ First
- David Hay - TOP
- Stephen Greenfield - Conservative Party

The Waitematā Low Carbon Network invites you to their “A Low Carbon Future? – Meet the Candidates” event. We're inviting political parties to come and talk about their respective Low Carbon policies and speak to the extent to which they are prioritising and responding to the challenge of climate change.

The conversation will be facilitated by Rod Oram, a New Zealand journalist writing on corporate, economic and political issues. We will also have Generation Zero and Pippa Coom from the Waitemata Local Board speaking on the night.

The Waitematā Low Carbon Network has been set up to celebrate, profile and support the establishment of a Low Carbon Future for Auckland by bringing together organisations, businesses and individuals to work together to reduce carbon and build energy resilience across Waitematā.

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2639 days ago

Smart Travel app

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

It is now easier than you think to carpool. Match-a-ride with the Smart Travel app.

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2639 days ago

Thanks Auckland!

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

Thanks to everyone who came out to help plant trees and restore the natural environment of the Whau River on Saturday. We got new trees in the ground despite the rainy conditions and it was a great morning with the community.

Since launching my Million Trees programme in June, we have planted … View more
Thanks to everyone who came out to help plant trees and restore the natural environment of the Whau River on Saturday. We got new trees in the ground despite the rainy conditions and it was a great morning with the community.

Since launching my Million Trees programme in June, we have planted nearly 140,000 trees across Auckland - that's more than 1,400 a day!

Thanks to the Te Whau Pathway Trust, the Whau River Catchment Trust and the Whau and Henderson-Massey Local Boards for all their hard work.

2641 days ago

Spring is here - Look out for Myrtle Rust

Ministry for Primary Industries

Myrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, … View moreMyrtle Rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga myrtle trees such as ramarama, pōhutukawa, mānuka and bottle brush. It has been dormant over the winter months due to the lower temperatures, but with spring now here Myrtle Rust could thrive and become easier to spot. If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Take photos and call MPI immediately on 0800 80 99 66. Find out more

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2641 days ago

Visit from Blind Citizens NZ

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

Really enjoyed today's visit from the Auckland branch of Blind Citizens NZ. Useful opportunity to better understand some of the issues blind and vision impaired Aucklanders face on a daily basis.
And unusual to have three labradors and an alsatian in my office!

2642 days ago

Meet Gary from Eden Terrace

The Team from Auckland Humanity Project

Gary | Eden Terrace - "I saw a mother begging with her child, I knew the mother from some work that I had done, so I didn’t want her to know that I was the one giving her the money. I particularly wanted it to be for the child, to make the child’s day a bit happier."

Want to do … View more
Gary | Eden Terrace - "I saw a mother begging with her child, I knew the mother from some work that I had done, so I didn’t want her to know that I was the one giving her the money. I particularly wanted it to be for the child, to make the child’s day a bit happier."

Want to do your own random act of kindness? Here's some ideas from other Aucklanders, or share your own to keep growing the list:
- Help someone new find their way
- Join a community activity like a river clean up
- Offer to help a struggling mum

#8weeksofhumanity
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2642 days ago

Love your weekend - explore Central Auckland!

Waterfront restaurants serve up cuisine from around the world and cocktail bars hide down cobbled lanes. Volcanoes wrap around lush parklands crisscrossed by shaded walkways. Beautiful beaches are 10 minutes’ drive away and brunch is an art form. Walk up volcanoes or through art galleries and … View moreWaterfront restaurants serve up cuisine from around the world and cocktail bars hide down cobbled lanes. Volcanoes wrap around lush parklands crisscrossed by shaded walkways. Beautiful beaches are 10 minutes’ drive away and brunch is an art form. Walk up volcanoes or through art galleries and museums; find a new favourite restaurant or go paddle boarding with Rangitoto Island as your guide. Find out more

2642 days ago

Upcycle Challenge

Danielle Tucker from

We're challenging animal lovers to get creative!

Simply transform a piece of clothing, furniture or homeware that you have purchased from a SPCA Auckland Op Shop, enter the Upcycle Challenge online and you could win one of four paw-some prizes.

Head online to find out more: bit.ly...

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2642 days ago

Tree planting this Saturday!

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

This Saturday at 10 AM - 12 PM, join me and the Kelston local community to plant some of our Million Trees alongside Te Whau Pathway, to restore the natural environment of the Whau River.

Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes, gloves and spades provided. Light refreshments provided too.

47 … View more
This Saturday at 10 AM - 12 PM, join me and the Kelston local community to plant some of our Million Trees alongside Te Whau Pathway, to restore the natural environment of the Whau River.

Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes, gloves and spades provided. Light refreshments provided too.

47 Beaubank Rd, Kelston, Auckland 0602

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2643 days ago

Keeping chickens on your property in Auckland

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Anyone wishing to keep poultry should check out the rules, which are different for urban and rural locations - learn more.

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2643 days ago

Mentors Wanted

Debbie Leaver from YWCA Auckland

Mentors play a huge role in the lives of these young women and gain just as much out of the programme as the girls they mentor. It is an opportunity to learn about other cultures and network with like-minded women. While mentors take the opportunity to hold the door open for younger women to reach … View moreMentors play a huge role in the lives of these young women and gain just as much out of the programme as the girls they mentor. It is an opportunity to learn about other cultures and network with like-minded women. While mentors take the opportunity to hold the door open for younger women to reach their full potential, they come away with unique experiences that enrich their own lives.

Here is a video about the programme - vimeo.com...

2018 mentee intakes will come from Henderson High School, Mount Roskill Grammar School and Onehunga High School. Please let us know what your preference of school would be.

2643 days ago

Good quality used items needed for Fundraising Gala

Debbie Leaver from YWCA Auckland

If you have good quality items that you no longer need, please donate it to our YWCA Auckland Gala Day. Raising funds to help young women reach their full potential.
Drop off details:
1st August to 25th September 2017
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: YWCA Auckland, Annex Building, 27 Gillies Ave, … View more
If you have good quality items that you no longer need, please donate it to our YWCA Auckland Gala Day. Raising funds to help young women reach their full potential.
Drop off details:
1st August to 25th September 2017
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: YWCA Auckland, Annex Building, 27 Gillies Ave, Newmarket.

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