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Next Sunday 8 November Auckland Museum is hosting a free panel discussion with members of Auckland's Indian community, as they explore the prejudice and pressures, as well as the joys, of their unique identity. Panellists for the evening of kōrero include Sarah Dutt, Rohan Adarkar, Kartika … View moreNext Sunday 8 November Auckland Museum is hosting a free panel discussion with members of Auckland's Indian community, as they explore the prejudice and pressures, as well as the joys, of their unique identity. Panellists for the evening of kōrero include Sarah Dutt, Rohan Adarkar, Kartika Singh, Karishma Kumar and Vinod Suresh.
The event is free but is ticketed, so be sure to secure your seat here: bit.ly...
Auckland skies will soon be alight with fireworks displays.
With Guy Fawkes looming, the event sparks ongoing debate over the use of fireworks.
Auckland Council and a range of national organisations have renewed calls to ban the private use and sale of fireworks after a parliamentary select … View moreAuckland skies will soon be alight with fireworks displays.
With Guy Fawkes looming, the event sparks ongoing debate over the use of fireworks.
Auckland Council and a range of national organisations have renewed calls to ban the private use and sale of fireworks after a parliamentary select committee decided in August to leave regulations unchanged.
Some people will be celebrating Guy Fawkes Day, held to commemorate the failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.
Should fireworks be banned?
Heartbeats, next meeting is this THURSDAY at the Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna, (behind the Takapuna Library) from 10:00am to 11:30am.
Heartbeats is a community-based cardiac support group for heart event survivors, their partners, family and whanau. Heartbeats members come together … View moreHeartbeats, next meeting is this THURSDAY at the Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna, (behind the Takapuna Library) from 10:00am to 11:30am.
Heartbeats is a community-based cardiac support group for heart event survivors, their partners, family and whanau. Heartbeats members come together each month to:
- help each other with long term personal rehabilitation and heart management, through sharing their experiences
- provide a better understanding of heart disease among members and the broader community
- connect members with a broad range of cardiac healthcare providers in the community
At most meetings we have a guest speaker, either a doctor, cardiologist, dietitian, pharmacist, physiotherapist, heart health counsellor etc.
Come along to our very informal, friendly meetings, share your journey and learn from others with the same life-changing issue. We are a fully inclusive group.
For more information call Trent at 0220 606 199 or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com...
Eden Park stadium wants to host six concerts a year.
The battle over the stadium's future has gone to a five-day hearing.
The Eden Park Trust Board wants permission to stage up to six concerts a year, without having to go through a full planning approval for each one.
Please type NFP if you… View moreEden Park stadium wants to host six concerts a year.
The battle over the stadium's future has gone to a five-day hearing.
The Eden Park Trust Board wants permission to stage up to six concerts a year, without having to go through a full planning approval for each one.
Please type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in our conversations section of the community paper.
New Zealand has voted 'yes' to euthanasia and 'no' to cannabis in preliminary results- but the final count could still change that result.
We won't know the outcome of the special votes until the official results are released on November 6.
Did you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?
Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.
To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check … View moreDid you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?
Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.
To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check the SuperGold app on your smartphone or tablet.
Find golden opportunities to save today, with SuperGold.
As Halloween edges closer, some Auckland streets are going all out to decorate their homes and stock up on sugary treats.
Others will be banning trick-or-treaters this Saturday night in post-pandemic New Zealand.
I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now … View moreI loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now they're living happily in their Hawke's Bay home.
Have a read and see how they did it, and while you're at it have a listen to our third episode of First Rung, the podcast for first home buyers for a little more inspiration.
Hi Neighbours, Officially the short-list has been drawn up for a new name for the merged council agencies ATEED and RFA. But here's the criteria - see if you can do better. What would you call it? Read the story below:
Hillcrest Lions are holding their annual monster garage sale on the 14th Nov from 7am (till about 10.30 or 11am). We have a large quantity of goods for sale - housewares, furniture, clothing, bric a brac, electrical appliances, tools, linen, paintings, and heaps more. Join us at the Memorial … View moreHillcrest Lions are holding their annual monster garage sale on the 14th Nov from 7am (till about 10.30 or 11am). We have a large quantity of goods for sale - housewares, furniture, clothing, bric a brac, electrical appliances, tools, linen, paintings, and heaps more. Join us at the Memorial Hall, Hall Road, Glenfield from 7am. MARK YOUR DIARIES NOW!
If you have good quality items you wish to donate to the garage sale, please text Heather on 027 224 8761with details. All money raised goes back into our community to those who are struggling or in need of help.
Remember to check under your bonnets this time of the year.
That's the warning from Fire and Emergency NZ.
This car arrived for a service with a couple of stowaways stashed under the bonnet.
Firefighters say the driver of this car was very lucky.
We saw some friendly ghosts and even some costumed pooches this year! We'd love for you to spread the joy further than your backyard by sharing a snap from your Halloween festivities below 🎃
Buddy the corrections dog works tirelessly to stop contraband being smuggled into prison grounds.
The crime fighting canine also likes taking time out to play with bestie John.
Buddy joins 99 other patrolling pooches in the Dog Squad.
Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.
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