Mechanics Bay, Auckland

Want to get to know your neighbours?

Want to get to know your neighbours?

Check out our Know Thy Neighbour page here.

659 days ago

Making a plan could save your life…

The Hello Project

All too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan … View moreAll too often, our older community are found at home alone, suffering, physically hurt and unable to help themselves. If you’re living alone and would like some extra support, get to know your neighbours, reassure them that you're okay with them checking in on you, and together make a plan and talk through what warning signs to look out for should something be wrong. It could just save your life.

For more information, and tips to help you make a plan go to thehelloproject.nz
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660 days ago

Want something to listen to this weekend?

Stuff

Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a … View more
Needless to say, it's been a horrible week for a lot of us with the scary weather and all it's brought with it. If you're doing it tough, here's something which might help.

Stuff's podcast Stuff Explained has been talking with Hummingly's Jolie Wills, a psycho-social expert in disaster and disruption. In this short podcast interview, Jolie shares her expert advice on what you, or the people you want to support, may need right now.

Whether you're currently involved, or you want to help others, it's worth a quick listen!
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660 days ago

Need help after the flooding?

The Team from Auckland Council

You and your neighbours can visit the Auckland Emergency Management website for up-to-date information on the floods and Civil Defence Centres.

For urgent assistance phone 0800 22 22 00. You can also Report a Problem online.
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660 days ago

Waitangi ki Manukau cancelled due to storm

The Team from Auckland Council

📣 Following this week’s severe weather that has affected Tāmaki Makaurau, we have made the tough decision with our event partner Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA) to cancel Waitangi ki Manukau 2023.

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661 days ago

Our Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale is here!!

Beds 4 U

Celebrate Waitangi Day in the best way: With big savings and better zzz’s—upgrade your bed today. Get massive discounts of up to 60% Off on NZ-made beds & mattresses with Free Local Delivery* (Use code:WAITANGI23)

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
- 60-Night's Comfort … View more
Celebrate Waitangi Day in the best way: With big savings and better zzz’s—upgrade your bed today. Get massive discounts of up to 60% Off on NZ-made beds & mattresses with Free Local Delivery* (Use code:WAITANGI23)

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
- 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee
- 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business
- 19 stores across North Island
- Earn Flybuys with us

Apply Code (WAITANGI23) to your cart for Free Shipping on online orders above $999 and only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last.
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661 days ago

Enrol now in 2023!

Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi

Learn with us

Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and … View more
Learn with us

Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and undergraduate degrees to Master and Doctorate level. With subjects including, education, humanities, indigenous studies, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, radio broadcasting, sciences, marae centred learning and much more! With delivery available at multiple sites and some with online delivery we invite you to find out more.

It isn’t too late to enrol! Contact us now
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662 days ago

Important Notice - Facilities

The Team from Auckland Council

We are taking a cautious approach to opening our facilities this morning and will open them when and where we safely can. This may mean delayed openings for some and closures for others.

Please check individual facilities for further details such as:
www.aucklandleisure.co.nz...
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We are taking a cautious approach to opening our facilities this morning and will open them when and where we safely can. This may mean delayed openings for some and closures for others.

Please check individual facilities for further details such as:
www.aucklandleisure.co.nz...
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz......

Keep an eye on the Auckland Emergency Management website for the latest updates on the storm:
bit.ly...

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663 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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664 days ago

Disposing of storm-related waste

The Team from Auckland Council

To assist Aucklanders in disposing of debris and other storm-related waste on their properties and in the community, as quickly and efficiently as possible, we’ve compiled the following information and advice.

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664 days ago

What to expect from flood-damaged building inspections

The Team from Auckland Council

We are undertaking rapid building assessments across the region to determine whether a building is safe to occupy and whether it poses a safety risk to others.

Following an inspection, a building will receive either a white, yellow or red placard – or sticker. Find out what it means by … View more
We are undertaking rapid building assessments across the region to determine whether a building is safe to occupy and whether it poses a safety risk to others.

Following an inspection, a building will receive either a white, yellow or red placard – or sticker. Find out what it means by clicking on 'Read More'.

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666 days ago

Storm event: 27 January 2023

The Team from Auckland Council

ℹ️ For everything you need to know about the severe weather and state of emergency, check:
🔵 AEM: bit.ly...
🔵 OurAuckland: bit.ly...
➡️ For all the latest updates, follow Auckland Emergency Management (www.facebook.com... and twitter.com...)
➡️ For updates on the mayor’s … View more
ℹ️ For everything you need to know about the severe weather and state of emergency, check:
🔵 AEM: bit.ly...
🔵 OurAuckland: bit.ly...
➡️ For all the latest updates, follow Auckland Emergency Management (www.facebook.com... and twitter.com...)
➡️ For updates on the mayor’s activities, follow twitter.com...
➡️ For interruptions to our services and facilities, check: bit.ly...
➡️ For the latest info about the severe weather impact on our roads and public transport, follow www.facebook.com..., twitter.com... and twitter.com... and check: bit.ly...
➡️ For the latest updates on the water and wastewater situation across Auckland, follow Watercare and check: bit.ly...

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667 days ago

Sunday Fun Day

Round the Bays

Round the Bays is back for 2023! NZ’s largest fun run boasting over 34,000 participants each year and growing.

Our home is the vibrant city of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, with the 8.4km course following the Waitematā Harbour’s picturesque coastline.This time you can do it your way – … View more
Round the Bays is back for 2023! NZ’s largest fun run boasting over 34,000 participants each year and growing.

Our home is the vibrant city of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, with the 8.4km course following the Waitematā Harbour’s picturesque coastline.This time you can do it your way – either join us on the day along Tāmaki Drive or join us virtually from Aotearoa or wherever you are in the world!

Are you in? See you Sunday 5 March 2023.
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667 days ago

Please come home this weekend

The Team from Auckland Council

Drownings, water-related incidents and road fatalities have marred the first few weeks of 2023.
Ahead of Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi weekends, we have an important message for Aucklanders: take care and come home safely to your whānau.

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667 days ago

Hunker down, Auckland!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService have issued a strong wind warning and heavy rain watch for Auckland. Already ferries have been cancelled, there are power outages and drivers are being cautioned about driving in these conditions. From 3pm, a severe thunderstorm watch is in place, as well as a strong wind watch until 8pm… View moreMetService have issued a strong wind warning and heavy rain watch for Auckland. Already ferries have been cancelled, there are power outages and drivers are being cautioned about driving in these conditions. From 3pm, a severe thunderstorm watch is in place, as well as a strong wind watch until 8pm on Friday night.

Here's what you need to know:
- All Pine Harbour ferry services have now been cancelled until further notice, due to weather conditions. The 7am, 8am & 9am Pine Harbour to Auckland services will be replaced by Bus.
- Areas of North Auckland around Te Arai are without power as of 6.20am on Friday. Some areas near the Auckland border have had power cuts since at least 3am on Friday.
- Drivers heading over the Auckland Harbour Bridge advised by Waka Kotahi NZTA to watch out for strong gusts and wind. Commuters should drive to the conditions, look out for full bridge closures, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge. High-sided vehicles and motorcyclists should avoid the Harbour Bridge and use the Western Ring Route on State Highways 16 and 18.

Keep up to date with weather warnings on the MetService website and be cautious if travelling this Auckland Anniversary weekend.

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668 days ago

Don’t miss your collection

The Team from Auckland Council

We will continue to service your roadside collections during the public holidays, but with changes to collection dates. All returns to normal on 13 Feb 2023.
Click on 'Read More' to check the collection dates for your address.

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