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The world famous Night Noodle Markets are coming to Auckland next week, taking over Victoria Park from Wednesday Nov 30 - Sunday Dec 4. With over 20 vendors serving food from across the Asian continent, plus non-stop entertainment and free entry, this is an event not to miss. There's also a … View moreThe world famous Night Noodle Markets are coming to Auckland next week, taking over Victoria Park from Wednesday Nov 30 - Sunday Dec 4. With over 20 vendors serving food from across the Asian continent, plus non-stop entertainment and free entry, this is an event not to miss. There's also a chance to win a trip to the UK flying Singapore Airlines!
We're excited to have 50 x $5 vouchers to give away - just like or thank this post to be in the draw! Find out more about the event.
Every day, we work hard to deliver ‘Aa’-graded drinking water to 1.4 million people throughout Auckland.
Want to know how we treat Auckland's drinking water? Read our latest Tapped In newsletter.
The Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the Māori culture and heritage of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. There will be kiwi musicians, kapa haka performances, kids' activities, storytelling, delicious kai & more! It's all happening on … View moreThe Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival is a free, family-friendly event that celebrates the Māori culture and heritage of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. There will be kiwi musicians, kapa haka performances, kids' activities, storytelling, delicious kai & more! It's all happening on Auckland's waterfront this Anniversary Weekend (28 - 30 Jan).
We are now taking applications for those wanting to have a food or craft stall at the festival. Find out more at www.aucklandnz.com...
No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.
The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.
Click here to see how easy it is to … View moreNo one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.
The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.
Click here to see how easy it is to make your home safer in an earthquake.
Santa’s getting ready to visit his loyal followers in suburbs across Auckland. If you’re heading to a Santa parade, please remember to be sun smart with hats and sunblock, and bring a drink bottle – especially for little ones.
Make sure you know when parades are happening – even if … View moreSanta’s getting ready to visit his loyal followers in suburbs across Auckland. If you’re heading to a Santa parade, please remember to be sun smart with hats and sunblock, and bring a drink bottle – especially for little ones.
Make sure you know when parades are happening – even if you're not planning on attending – and you're aware of the traffic, transport and parking disruptions that may occur.
Auckland Transport has information on stop closures and alternative routes for buses during parades including Westgate, Mairangi Bay, Onehunga, Ōrewa, and Kumeū. In the city centre, Large parts of Queen Street, Albert Street, Victoria Street, Commerce Street, Customs Street, Beach Road, Mayoral Drive and other areas of the city centre will be closed.
Several bus routes and Fullers ferries will have extra services running on the day. See which ones apply to you, or use the Journey Planner to find times for regular scheduled services.
Most bus services will be diverted from the start of service until the roads reopen about 5pm.
Don’t forget – kids ride for 99c on weekends with AT Hop.
An important message about trains: Please be advised that balloons cannot be carried on trains or in the stations due to the risk of them flying away and hitting the overhead power lines.
Farmers Santa Parade
If you're heading to the the Farmers Santa Parade, Santa says driving into town isn't a great idea, as it will be very busy and hard to get around because of road closures. He's suggesting you take a bus, train or ferry instead!
Public transport will be busier than usual but Auckland Transport is putting on some extra services to make sure everyone is in town for the 1pm parade. Plan your journey in advance and travel early.
If you are planning drive in to the city centre, please be aware that road closures and parking restrictions will be in place.
Public parking is free at the Downtown, Victoria Street and Civic car parks for vehicles parked by 11am and exited by 6pm.Visit At.govt.nz to see how these could affect you.
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View moreWith the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.
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...
2017 mentee intakes will come from Kelston Girls High School, Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate and Tamaki College.
Please note; this is a two to three year commitment. The actual time you will need to commit on a monthly basis is flexible and will depend on your relationship with your mentee. Almost all of our mentors tell us that what starts off feeling like a big commitment, becomes a fun experience they look forward to and it becomes a pleasure, not a burden.
seekvolunteer.co.nz...
Good afternoon Volunteers
There is a volunteer position open for Event & Fundraising Admin support here at our Auckland Service Centre. We are looking for someone with excellent Office Suite, Social Media and some data entry skills.
We are looking for someone to support fundraising projects … View moreGood afternoon Volunteers
There is a volunteer position open for Event & Fundraising Admin support here at our Auckland Service Centre. We are looking for someone with excellent Office Suite, Social Media and some data entry skills.
We are looking for someone to support fundraising projects for 3 months from Jan-Mar, at least 6-8 hours per week, between 9-5 set time and weekdays (not evening nor weekends).
If you or if you know of anyone living within or near Auckland South and interested, please do let me know.
Please send through your CV noting your computer skill and send through to my email address provided and note that a Police Check will also be part of the application process. Thank you! Contact robyn.brady@redcross.org.nz
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View moreYou decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!
Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
All 55 libraries across the Auckland Council network will operate until closing at the regular time on Christmas Eve and resume normal hours from Wednesday 4 January.
But due to lower demand for library services between the Christmas and New Year period, the region’s 21 local boards have … View moreAll 55 libraries across the Auckland Council network will operate until closing at the regular time on Christmas Eve and resume normal hours from Wednesday 4 January.
But due to lower demand for library services between the Christmas and New Year period, the region’s 21 local boards have decided that 15 libraries will close for the four days between Christmas and New Year.
Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
… View moreRed Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...
Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.
Thanks to all 1,680 of you who provided feedback on K Road enhancements. We've got a lot of reading to do! Find out what the next steps are on: AT.govt.nz...
Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.
You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!
I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
The 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Culverden earlier this week has got people thinking about what to do to be safe in an emergency.
The most important thing that you can do for yourself and your family is to take the time to sit down and talk about what you would do in an emergency. Go to … View moreThe 7.5 magnitude earthquake near Culverden earlier this week has got people thinking about what to do to be safe in an emergency.
The most important thing that you can do for yourself and your family is to take the time to sit down and talk about what you would do in an emergency. Go to www.happens.nz... where you can make a plan to help with these discussions.
Here’s a summary of what you should do. Firstly, talk with your family and decide what you will all do in the case of an emergency.
- If you can’t get home – where will you meet?
- Who will pick up the kids?
- What will you do if you can’t get hold of each other?
- Who else do you need to help?
Involve your kids in these discussions, talk to your neighbours or your wider family. It’s important that everyone knows what to do in an emergency.
You should also prepare for situations including:
- having no water
- having no power
- having to leave in a hurry.
Most emergency items will already be in your home, perhaps now is a good time to check that you all know where they are and that they are in working order or there is enough for 3-4 days. Check:
- radio and torch
- phone and charger
- first aid kit and family medicines – such as a spare asthma inhaler
- food and a means to cook
- pet food
- important documents like passports
- water
- toilet paper
- blankets and spare clothing, including sturdy footwear (in case you are evacuated during the night)
- make sure you have thought of all family members - a dummy or a child’s teddy may come in handy.
Disasters can strike at any place at any time and the best defence is to be prepared. Go to www.happens.nz...
Come along to the Community Recycling Centre OPEN DAY at Western Springs (Waiorea)
. This centre will service a large part of Auckland so come along and find out how you can help, get involved, provide feedback, introduce new ideas.
- Saturday 19 November, 10.30am -1.30pm
- Western Springs … View moreCome along to the Community Recycling Centre OPEN DAY at Western Springs (Waiorea)
. This centre will service a large part of Auckland so come along and find out how you can help, get involved, provide feedback, introduce new ideas.
- Saturday 19 November, 10.30am -1.30pm
- Western Springs Community Garden Hall (956 Great North Road)
There is plenty of activities and fun planned and all are welcome.
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