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Thank you to everyone who came along for your huge effort at Te Puhinui Big Clean on Saturday! Around 500 people pitched in to clean up our waterways and protect our precious natural environment.
Volunteers removed tonnes of rubbish, including road cones, car parts, building materials, old … View moreThank you to everyone who came along for your huge effort at Te Puhinui Big Clean on Saturday! Around 500 people pitched in to clean up our waterways and protect our precious natural environment.
Volunteers removed tonnes of rubbish, including road cones, car parts, building materials, old furniture and even a Harley Davidson motorcycle!
Want to help keep the Puhinui Stream clean?
We're asking local businesses, schools and community groups to adopt a spot along the Puhinui Stream and help keep it free of rubbish. Want to adopt a spot? Get in touch with us at admin@beautification.org.nz.
Learning about plants and their purpose - from medicinal to edible, the legend of Maui and fire with Riki giving an impressive demonstration of traditional fire making with a Mahoe stick rubbed until it creates an ember. Meanwhile at NZSFW, the kai cooker smokes and steams our lamb, packages of … View moreLearning about plants and their purpose - from medicinal to edible, the legend of Maui and fire with Riki giving an impressive demonstration of traditional fire making with a Mahoe stick rubbed until it creates an ember. Meanwhile at NZSFW, the kai cooker smokes and steams our lamb, packages of plantain with coconut cream, wrapped in cabbage leaves, potatoes, spinach emulsion and finishing with golden syrup steamed pudding and caramelised coxes orange apples.
The next one will be in July this year.
Names dating back to stories treasured by Māori are being returned to the whenua in parks across communities in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area.
The local board has adopted 18 names from mana whenua as part of the council’s cultural identity programme, Te Kete Rukuruku.
Names for … View moreNames dating back to stories treasured by Māori are being returned to the whenua in parks across communities in the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board area.
The local board has adopted 18 names from mana whenua as part of the council’s cultural identity programme, Te Kete Rukuruku.
Names for another 32 parks are being determined.
The first of the names has now been revealed with the unveiling of signs bearing the new dual name Waenganui / Allenby Park in Papatoetoe.
“Our local board is incredibly honoured to receive and reinstate these taonga, the names and histories of mana whenua," said Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia.
“The distinct cultures in our local board area are our strength. Our community has told us that ensuring Māori arts, culture and history being more visible in public places is really important to them and this is a really simple but powerful way we can do that and something we will look after and treasure.”
Ngāti Tamaoho, who named the park, said the ceremony marked an important milestone.
"For Ngāti Tamaoho that is exciting because focussing on the whenua is something we have really pushed for over the years,” said Ngāti Tamaoho Charitable Trust chair Tori Ngataki.
The board chose Waenganui / Allenby Park to have a full suite of bilingual signs including a new entrance sign with the name Waenganui / Allenby Park, an interpretive sign with the narrative in te reo Māori and English, and a QR code allowing people to scan their phone to hear the correct pronunciation.
Information helping people to navigate will be displayed in English and Maori on public facilities around the park.
Regulatory signs such as bylaw and alcohol ban information will feature in English and te reo Maori.
They had a vision for their property, but they also had three floods in 20 years. That didn't stop them pursuing the garden of their dreams though.
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Drivers have been captured on camera boldly using their phones while driving, to video call, text and make calls.
The footage, taken in Auckland, comes as the Government increased the cost of a fine for using a cellphone while driving from $80 to $150.
Over the course of a week, ahead of the fine… View moreDrivers have been captured on camera boldly using their phones while driving, to video call, text and make calls.
The footage, taken in Auckland, comes as the Government increased the cost of a fine for using a cellphone while driving from $80 to $150.
Over the course of a week, ahead of the fine increase, a Stuff visual journalist captured numerous people using their phones while driving, including a woman who appeared to be on a video call while passing through an intersection, a man speaking on the phone and numerous people texting or looking at their phone.
Last year, police issued more than 40,000 infringement notices for the offence.
A driver for Dingo Groundworx NZ was captured using their phone while driving a truck along Williamson Ave, in Ponsonby.
Owner Cameron Hadley told Stuff all employees were very aware they should not be using their phones while driving.
He said he would be raising the issue in a staff meeting.
AA road safety spokesman Dylan Thomsen told Stuff he wasn’t surprised to hear about the woman video calling while driving.
While AA supports the Government’s fine increase, Thomsen said it wasn’t going to solve the problem.
“People just can’t resist the temptation if they hear their phone go off ... it’s not something you do by accident.”
“A lot of people use their phone behind the wheel and don’t do other risky things.”
He hopes as there are further advancements in technology, phone companies can have default “do not disturb” modes that activate as soon as drivers start moving in their car.
“Until we change the mindset it will be hard with enforcement alone, people don’t appreciate the risks until it’s too late,” Thomsen said.
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New Zealand’s lush green pastures and temperate climate means our country produces some of the world’s best beef.
New Zealand is one of McDonald’s top ten beef-producing markets and it’s such a hit with the rest of the world that a significant percentage of NZ’s beef exports are to … View moreNew Zealand’s lush green pastures and temperate climate means our country produces some of the world’s best beef.
New Zealand is one of McDonald’s top ten beef-producing markets and it’s such a hit with the rest of the world that a significant percentage of NZ’s beef exports are to international McDonald’s markets.
We partner with many Kiwi farmers who produce our beef, including Whangara Farms which was the first beef farm outside of Europe to be invited to the McDonald’s Flagship Farmers programme.
ANZCO Foods, based in the small Taranaki town of Waitara, are responsible for making our 100% beef patties. About 90% of the staff at the Waitara plant are locals and they manage to produce around half a million patties each day.
Our quality beef cuts are minced and that’s it. No additives or fillers, just mince that is formed in patties, before they’re flash-frozen and sent to restaurants.
Hi neighbours, I’m on the look out for wooden chopping boards in all shapes in sizes. Please message me if you have any that need a new home :) TIA x
If you're looking for something to do Sunday afternoon 16th May and you enjoy live music. Then drop down to the Manukau Cruising Club in Onehunga. Bakelite Brothers are playing your favorite classic rock and pop, rock n roll and blues songs.
Doors open at 1pm. Band starts at 2pm and play … View moreIf you're looking for something to do Sunday afternoon 16th May and you enjoy live music. Then drop down to the Manukau Cruising Club in Onehunga. Bakelite Brothers are playing your favorite classic rock and pop, rock n roll and blues songs.
Doors open at 1pm. Band starts at 2pm and play until 5pm. Bar and kitchen are open. Bring your friends along to enjoy live music over looking the Manukau Harbour.
Orpheus Drive, Onehunga. No cover charge.
Hi all. We have a double sized room in our 3 bedroom house for rent. The room is furnished with a new double bed, desk, dresser, chair and has a closet. You will share with another male (40s, working professional) and a cat. Must like cats. Weekly rent is $$ 200 (includes power, internet, water).… View moreHi all. We have a double sized room in our 3 bedroom house for rent. The room is furnished with a new double bed, desk, dresser, chair and has a closet. You will share with another male (40s, working professional) and a cat. Must like cats. Weekly rent is $$ 200 (includes power, internet, water). House is modern with heat pump, washer and dryer, spa pool, large deck, etc. Large private driveway for your car. We are looking for a working professional who is tidy and a non smoker. Please PM us here for more details.
Good morning, neighbours - I have a Tupperware-type box full of embroidery cotton that I collected back when I used to do cross-stitch.
I haven't done any for something like 2 decades though, so it's really time for it to go to someone who'll use it.
I'd kind of like to get … View moreGood morning, neighbours - I have a Tupperware-type box full of embroidery cotton that I collected back when I used to do cross-stitch.
I haven't done any for something like 2 decades though, so it's really time for it to go to someone who'll use it.
I'd kind of like to get *some* money for it (there's a fair amount of cotton in there), but I care more about it going to someone who'll get some enjoyment and pleasure from using it.
So if you'd definitely like it but can't afford to pay anything, feel free to put your hand up. Or, if you'd like to make an offer, that's fine too.
Message me either way :-)
Wahoo – our popular night-time walking half marathon is back and brighter than ever!
Join us on September 13 to light up Auckland’s vibrant CBD while raising funds for the Cancer Society. With an all-new 12km option for 2021, Walking Stars is achievable by everyone. You can choose to power … View moreWahoo – our popular night-time walking half marathon is back and brighter than ever!
Join us on September 13 to light up Auckland’s vibrant CBD while raising funds for the Cancer Society. With an all-new 12km option for 2021, Walking Stars is achievable by everyone. You can choose to power walk or stroll, but no running!
Sign up now and save with our early bird deal of just $59.
Looking for someone to install an alternator into a VW Touareg preferably mobile mechanic
Please txt me 021509798
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