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Chemist Warehouse Westgate Lifestyle Centre Now Open!

Chemist Warehouse Westgate Lifestyle Centre Now Open!

Chemist Warehouse is now open at Westgate Lifestyle Centre! Open 7 days a week till late, opposite Rebel Sport!

1457 days ago

Hillsborough nurse nets award

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Helen Cohen has been named New Zealand's Nurse of the Year.

After half a century of nursing, Cohen has been recognised by Geneva Staffing for her service to the medical industry during the International Year of the Nurse.

The Metlifecare's Hillsborough Heights Village manager helped … View more
Helen Cohen has been named New Zealand's Nurse of the Year.

After half a century of nursing, Cohen has been recognised by Geneva Staffing for her service to the medical industry during the International Year of the Nurse.

The Metlifecare's Hillsborough Heights Village manager helped vulnerable elderly people during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

This was just part of her job and her commitment to those in her care, Cohen said.

"It's still my passion even after all these years," she said.

" I go home with my hand on heart knowing that I've done the best I can do.

"I love making a difference."

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1457 days ago

Neighbours Day Aotearoa is back and has even more ways you can get involved next year with their theme: The Great Plant Swap 🌻

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've … View more
The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've experienced with their new 'Notes for Neighbours' - any sort of note goes including poems! These will be shared on their Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be specially chosen to be featured on posters across Aotearoa.

Register your event, big or small, here today:

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1460 days ago

Looking for furnisher

Talia from Avondale

Hi all my partner and his mother recently moved out and it's just me and my daughter all the furnisher in the house was theirs so I'm now in a very empty house
No table chairs
No couch
No washing machine. I pretty much need to start all over with what I can collect.

Please message or … View more
Hi all my partner and his mother recently moved out and it's just me and my daughter all the furnisher in the house was theirs so I'm now in a very empty house
No table chairs
No couch
No washing machine. I pretty much need to start all over with what I can collect.

Please message or text me, is ther s anything I can make my house not feel so empty . Thank u

1457 days ago

Pink Huffy bike

Robert Neighbourly Lead from Lynfield

In a good condition and is ready to ride and go --- just has a slight damage to seat corner and minor rust.

Free

1458 days ago

Blockhouse Bay Village Santa Parade - 6th Dec 2020

Blockhouse Bay Business Association

Join us at the Blockhouse Bay Village Santa Parade. There will be street entertainment from 9.30am followed by a fantastic parade. Come along for the bouncy castle, sausage sizzles and more entertainment following the parade.

To register a float, email manager@blockhousebay.org.nz
or phone … View more
Join us at the Blockhouse Bay Village Santa Parade. There will be street entertainment from 9.30am followed by a fantastic parade. Come along for the bouncy castle, sausage sizzles and more entertainment following the parade.

To register a float, email manager@blockhousebay.org.nz
or phone Jodie Judd on 021 263 6943.

Sunday 6th December 2020
Entertainment from 9.30am.
Parade starts 10.45am.

Proudly brought to you by the Blockhouse Bay Business Association, with thanks to:
Whau Local Board
The Trusts Community Foundation
Find out more!

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1458 days ago

Merry Christmas!

DynaSpeak New Lynn

This Christmas and New Year, we will be closed during this period, 2020-2021 for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa;
Last workday 2020: Friday 18 December
First workday 2021: Monday 11 January

Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable holiday. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your families.

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1458 days ago

Find out first!

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi Central Leader neighbours,

Keep up with the latest news in Auckland and get exclusive content delivered to your inbox with Stuff's Your Auckland newsletter.

We'll bring you everything from fresh developments on a spate of vehicle crime at One Tree Hill to skyrocketing house prices in… View more
Hi Central Leader neighbours,

Keep up with the latest news in Auckland and get exclusive content delivered to your inbox with Stuff's Your Auckland newsletter.

We'll bring you everything from fresh developments on a spate of vehicle crime at One Tree Hill to skyrocketing house prices in Sandringham, home to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Sign up here to get Your Auckland delivered weekly on Monday morning:

my.stuff.co.nz...)

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1459 days ago

Phil Goff proposes 'one-off' 5 percent rates increase after 'unprecedented' $1b loss

Brian from New Lynn

Releasing the mayoral proposal for Auckland's 10-year budget, Goff says "we need to take more urgent action now". "This recovery budget aims to meet the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the massive financial impact it has had on the city, while ensuring that the burden on … View moreReleasing the mayoral proposal for Auckland's 10-year budget, Goff says "we need to take more urgent action now". "This recovery budget aims to meet the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the massive financial impact it has had on the city, while ensuring that the burden on ratepayers is kept as low and fair as possible," Goff says.
"This not a slash-and-burn budget but it's also not the budget we had hoped to put out at the start of the year. We have to accept that COVID has changed our financial landscape and change our plans accordingly."
The budget responds to the COVID-19 loss by:
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***Locking in savings of at least $90 million each year for the next three years
***Selling surplus properties to invest in critical infrastructure
***Temporarily increasing borrowing for three years by lifting the debt-to-revenue ratio to up to 290 percent, then returning to the current level
***Increasing rates by 5 percent by one year before returning to 3.5 percent the following year
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Goff warns without taking these measures "our city will go backwards". "We don't want a city full of potholes and unkept parks, so we need to take more urgent action now," he says. "While not all Aucklanders will be thrilled with a one-off rates bump of $36, it is a one-off measure that amounts to less than 70 cents a week for the average property. "Now is not the time to cut back on fixing our city's infrastructure. We have been catching up on decades of underinvestment through our previous 10-year budget and were making significant progress on our infrastructure deficit. We cannot allow that momentum to be wasted."
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1474 days ago

Favourite foodie finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the country's best fish and chip joints? Or been pleasantly surprised by a town's food scene? Please share the details below and include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in an article. Cheers.

1458 days ago

Hillsboroough Christmas Festivial - a free event for all!

Hills Church

After the year that's been, we can't think of a better way to close off the year together.
We are hosting a free Christmas event - for everyone, young and old, in the Hillsborough community.

Come along for FREE food stalls, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle, Christmas carols, … View more
After the year that's been, we can't think of a better way to close off the year together.
We are hosting a free Christmas event - for everyone, young and old, in the Hillsborough community.

Come along for FREE food stalls, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle, Christmas carols, entertainment, candy floss, carnival games, great coffee and more. Did we mention this is all FREE?

We will kick off at 10.30am in the front car park.

Ps. Please follow this event to keep up to date as we will be keeping an eye on any covid-19 developments and recommendations from MoH.

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1459 days ago

Are you really hooked up to the right water meter?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, I moved to a medium density housing development and thought my water bill was way too high. There was a surprising reason. Read the story below:

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1459 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Learn more

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1460 days ago

Women support groups

Talia from Avondale

Are there any women groups in this area

1459 days ago

Little Scientists Holiday Program

Jessica Singh from Little Scientists holiday programme

Join us for a summer of fun at Little Scientists in Hillsborough! Our holiday programme for 5-10 year olds is full of science and free play. Our beautiful grounds are fully fenced, with a large sandpit and waterslide. Check out what we are doing each day:

www.trybooking.com...

Price: $50

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1459 days ago

The Joy of Giving - December 1st to 31st 🎁

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we want to challenge Neighbourhood Supporters to come together and give generously from the heart this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about others, especially those having a difficult time.

Whether … View more
This month we want to challenge Neighbourhood Supporters to come together and give generously from the heart this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about others, especially those having a difficult time.

Whether it’s an elderly neighbour who lives alone to a family on your street working hard to make ends meet, reach out to someone who could use a little extra joy in their life and remind them what the holiday spirit is all about!

Other ideas include fundraising for a local charity, doing a food or toy drive, organising a ‘Secret Santa’ gift exchange on your street, giving a present to a neighbour who helped to make your 2020 better, or even host a community Christmas lunch.

Let us know how you’re giving back in your community in December by emailing: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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