Milford, Auckland

710 days ago

The photostick SCAM

Rick from Hauraki

You have probably seen the Photostick advertising on the net saying that it is a USB stick that can collect all your photos from your computer and then save them safety for good.

BEWARE IT IS A SCAM

To check this go to You Tube and search the following

These Photostick Ads/Reviews are … View more
You have probably seen the Photostick advertising on the net saying that it is a USB stick that can collect all your photos from your computer and then save them safety for good.

BEWARE IT IS A SCAM

To check this go to You Tube and search the following

These Photostick Ads/Reviews are Pretty Illegal - Jays Tech Vault

watch and listen to Jays video then read the comments section below and then save your money by not buying it.

Rick

724 days ago

Batteries put in household recycling or rubbish key cause of truck fires

The Team from Auckland Council

Hazardous waste items, namely batteries, put into household rubbish or recycling for collection are causing a rising number of fires in rubbish and recycling trucks in the Auckland region.

Click on 'Read More' to find out more about this issue and how to avoid it by safely disposing of… View more
Hazardous waste items, namely batteries, put into household rubbish or recycling for collection are causing a rising number of fires in rubbish and recycling trucks in the Auckland region.

Click on 'Read More' to find out more about this issue and how to avoid it by safely disposing of batteries and other hazardous waste.

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709 days ago

Merry Christmas from Baycrest Village

Baycrest Village

Hi neighbours,

Baycrest Village is the most popular place to live! It's sunny, spacious, has private indoor/outdoor living, generous storage, and garages with internal access. The weekly service fees are low.

Baycrest Village is a registered Charitable Trust with a friendly atmosphere.View more
Hi neighbours,

Baycrest Village is the most popular place to live! It's sunny, spacious, has private indoor/outdoor living, generous storage, and garages with internal access. The weekly service fees are low.

Baycrest Village is a registered Charitable Trust with a friendly atmosphere. We're a supportive community with Christian values. From all of us at the village, we'd like to wish our community a safe and happy Christmas holiday!

Baycrest Village is proud to support Red Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
Stay Safe in the Surf this Summer.

For further information about Baycrest Village please email dianne@baycrestvillage.co.nz or phone on (09) 424 2719.
Find out more

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710 days ago

Useful information for the summer break

The Team from Auckland Council

Our summer opening hours: bit.ly...

Prepare yourself for summer storms: bit.ly...

Check Safeswim for live information on water quality and swimming conditions at your favourite swimming spots: www.safeswim.org.nz...

Our social media channels are not monitored from Friday 23 December 2022 … View more
Our summer opening hours: bit.ly...

Prepare yourself for summer storms: bit.ly...

Check Safeswim for live information on water quality and swimming conditions at your favourite swimming spots: www.safeswim.org.nz...

Our social media channels are not monitored from Friday 23 December 2022 at 12pm until Monday 9 January 2023 at 8.30am. During this time, please visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz... for information.

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710 days ago

Don’t miss your collection

The Team from Auckland Council

We will continue to service your roadside collections during the holiday season, but with changes to collection dates. All returns to normal on 9 January 2023.
Click on 'Read More' to check the collection dates for your address.

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710 days ago

Alumin Venetian blind

Marie from Hauraki

Unused in original packaging. 120 cm wide by 150 cm drop. See pictures. To collect In Hauraki. Call Marie. 02102505867

Free

J
710 days ago

washing machine

Janferie from Hillcrest

Fisher and paykel, quicksmart 5.5l , good working order, tidy, 10yrs old, replaced sensor board 2 yrs ago. Contact Janferie 0274922981. Negotiable

Negotiable

711 days ago

Devonport Carols by the Sea FLASH MOB Friday Night @Devonport Ferry Terminal @8:32 pm

Susan from Devonport

Don't miss our last carolling gig of the year! Just rock up and join in. All manner of singers, hummers and musicians, kids and dogs are welcome. Besides raising spirits we are "Giving Nature a Voice' with a gold donation to Forest and Bird. Arrive with bells on exactly at 8:32 pm … View moreDon't miss our last carolling gig of the year! Just rock up and join in. All manner of singers, hummers and musicians, kids and dogs are welcome. Besides raising spirits we are "Giving Nature a Voice' with a gold donation to Forest and Bird. Arrive with bells on exactly at 8:32 pm for sunset www.nichemortgages.co.nz...

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718 days ago

Poll: Is doing your bit to address climate change a priority for you in 2023?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The environment is on the mind for North Islanders after a recent study by the University of Auckland that found that Aucklanders are inhaling large amounts of airborne microplastics.

Some New Zealanders are trying to do their bit for climate change by biking more, planting trees, trying … View more
The environment is on the mind for North Islanders after a recent study by the University of Auckland that found that Aucklanders are inhaling large amounts of airborne microplastics.

Some New Zealanders are trying to do their bit for climate change by biking more, planting trees, trying Meat-Free Mondays and only purchasing used clothing.

Vote in the poll and share any thoughts below - if you don't wish for your comments to be shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper alongside your first name and suburb, simply add Not For Print.

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Is doing your bit to address climate change a priority for you in 2023?
  • 4.4% Yes - it's a new year's resolution
    4.4% Complete
  • 51.4% Yes, but it's been a priority to me for awhile now
    51.4% Complete
  • 44.3% No - I won't be making any changes to my life
    44.3% Complete
1328 votes
725 days ago

Missing person

Jo from Takapuna

Still missing 15 year old girl neuro diverse.

Unknown where about.
last information seen in Bayswater Devonport area. Possibly with Persons named Elyse and Reuben

Hair brown ginger short and has nose and multiple ear piercings.
Ht 165cms medium build.

Last seen wearing Black Adidas … View more
Still missing 15 year old girl neuro diverse.

Unknown where about.
last information seen in Bayswater Devonport area. Possibly with Persons named Elyse and Reuben

Hair brown ginger short and has nose and multiple ear piercings.
Ht 165cms medium build.

Last seen wearing Black Adidas hoody with white adidas logo on.black beanie.
Light coloured sweat pants.
Carrying black sports bag, holdall.
Only has a bus pass
Goes by the name of Cash Marley

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711 days ago

Celebrate Christmas at LIFE!

Life

Christmas is a time for people come together. In a divided world, the need for peace and reconciliation is greater than ever. Peace with one another, peace with ourselves and ultimately, peace with God.

We invite you and your whānau to come along to LIFE North, a church to call home in Albany … View more
Christmas is a time for people come together. In a divided world, the need for peace and reconciliation is greater than ever. Peace with one another, peace with ourselves and ultimately, peace with God.

We invite you and your whānau to come along to LIFE North, a church to call home in Albany for one of our Christmas services. Discover and experience peace on earth on Christmas Eve and Day for a special time of carols, an encouraging message and much more!
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715 days ago

Devonport Carols by the Sea FLASH MOB - TONIGHT 18 December!

Susan from Devonport

Be spontaneous and rock up to the Devonport Ferry Wharf at 8:12 pm this Sunday night 18 December. Bring a joyful voice and cellphone (lyrics online). All manner of human and beast welcome. Lyrics and details here: www.nichemortgages.co.nz...

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712 days ago

Thesaurus Day

NumberWorks'nWords Takapuna

Thesaurus Day is your opportunity to reintroduce yourself to the best friend of writers - the thesaurus. Whether you’re looking for a new word to spice up your vocabulary, or looking for precisely the right synonym to add nuance to a sentence or phrase, the thesaurus is there to help you!

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712 days ago

Snap and win this summer with our Summer Snap Competition.

Stuff

Grab your sunnies and slap on some sunscreen because the Canon Summer Snaps Competition is back again! Start snapping away this summer and you could be taking your next photos with a brand new Canon camera.

Upload your favourite summer snap online at stuff.co.nz/summersnap and enter it into one … View more
Grab your sunnies and slap on some sunscreen because the Canon Summer Snaps Competition is back again! Start snapping away this summer and you could be taking your next photos with a brand new Canon camera.

Upload your favourite summer snap online at stuff.co.nz/summersnap and enter it into one of our six categories to be in to win! There are six EOS Canon cameras valued up to $1,999 to be won this summer. Entries close Tuesday, 31 Jan. Photos must be larger than 1mb. View the T&Cs here.

The team at Stuff
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714 days ago

The impact of the Mayor's budget proposal

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

UPDATE: While many Councillors spoke against aspects of the Mayoral proposal, in the end it was supported by all but one Councillor, and so will now go out for public consultation in late-Feb/March. Unbelievably, no councillors put forward any amendments.
Some aspects will not be consulted on and … View more
UPDATE: While many Councillors spoke against aspects of the Mayoral proposal, in the end it was supported by all but one Councillor, and so will now go out for public consultation in late-Feb/March. Unbelievably, no councillors put forward any amendments.
Some aspects will not be consulted on and are now effectively approved with staff to work out the exact details, including the reduction in rubbish bins, a lower level of service for garden maintenance and mowing, public transport fare increase, increase in entrance fees and reduction of opening hours for the Zoo, Art Gallery, etc. We'll need to wait to see the detail on when those kick in.

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Today Councillors are considering the Mayor's budget proposal which would slash a large number of Council services and assets from June 2023. This is to plug a budget hole while keeping rates low. The public will get to have their say in February/March and the budget will apply from July.
If adopted, all local boards, including the Kaipātiki Local Board, could face a significant cut to our Opex budgets that we use to fund libraries, leisure centres, community centres, local events (ANZAC Day services, Christmas Parades, Movies in Parks, Summer Fun, etc) as well as funding a number of organisations to deliver community and environmental services at a lower cost than Council could provide.
The Kaipātiki Local Board gave substantial feedback on the Mayoral Proposal (attached). All local boards (including Kaipātiki) were denied speaking rights at today's meeting.

Other gems:
* Removal of around 3000 rubbish bins [not to be consulted on]
* Less garden maintenance, with an expected increase in weeds [not to be consulted on]
* Less mowing of turf - 2.5cm higher (it isn't clear if this includes sportsfields) [not to be consulted on]
* Council no longer running Kauri Kids (including Glenfield, Birkdale, Beach Haven) which could mean closure or commercialisation
* Not reinstating public transport services that have been removed recently due to bus driver shortages, etc.
* Increasing public transport prices by 6.5% (probably on top of the increase when the half-price fares end) [not to be consulted on]
* Ending ALL regional grants (inc environment, heritage, sports, arts).
* Changes to entrance fees and/or hours for the Zoo, Art Gallery, Maritime Museum, Stadiums, etc.
* Reducing stormwater maintenance [not to be consulted on]
* Numerous other cuts or changes, including to the arts, CAB, group fitness, and much more.

You can watch the meeting here:
www.youtube.com...

The Mayor's proposal:
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
Staff advice on how to achieve the Mayor's proposal:
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

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