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Hundreds of Christmas-ready pets were shared last year - and we're keen to see them again!
Whether it's your cat tangled in tinsel or your pooch by a pile of pressies, share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card.
All pets are welcome … View moreHundreds of Christmas-ready pets were shared last year - and we're keen to see them again!
Whether it's your cat tangled in tinsel or your pooch by a pile of pressies, share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card.
All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see festive snaps from around your neighbourhood too.
This is one of Neighbourly member's favourite campaigns so get involved and show your neighbours how adorable your Christmas pet is! Enter now.
Competition closes 21 December 2023 - winners announced early 2024!
Our Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants is now open with a pool of $295,000 available to support community-led projects that help build inclusive and vibrant communities.
📅 Applications close on 26 January 2024.
ℹ️ Find out more by clicking on 'Read More'.
From Monday 27 to Thursday 30 November, State Highway 1 (SH1) / Auckland Harbour Bridge will be receiving maintenance.
Here's what you need to know:
- The work will take place from Monday 27 November to Thursday 30 November between 9pm and 5am.
- Traffic will still be able to travel in … View moreFrom Monday 27 to Thursday 30 November, State Highway 1 (SH1) / Auckland Harbour Bridge will be receiving maintenance.
Here's what you need to know:
- The work will take place from Monday 27 November to Thursday 30 November between 9pm and 5am.
- Traffic will still be able to travel in both directions across the bridge.
- On Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 November, Curran Street northbound on-ramp and Stafford Road northbound off-ramp will be closed as part of the closure.
- SH16/SH18 Western Ring Route has been shared as being the best alternative route at this time.
Please check www.nzta.govt.nz... for further updates.
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Ryman’s respite care is offered at resthome-level and, in most villages, hospital and specialist dementia … View moreFrom rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support, whether it’s for a few nights or a few weeks - respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances.
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Help us transform the central atrium of Auckland’s newest hospital into NZ’s first, large-scale indoor healing garden!
Every dollar donated will be used to create a stunning 400sqm indoor greenspace with hundreds of plants, enhancing the wellbeing of thousands of patients, visitors and … View moreHelp us transform the central atrium of Auckland’s newest hospital into NZ’s first, large-scale indoor healing garden!
Every dollar donated will be used to create a stunning 400sqm indoor greenspace with hundreds of plants, enhancing the wellbeing of thousands of patients, visitors and healthcare workers every year.
The new hospital will open on the North Shore Hospital campus in April 2024, serving the wider Auckland region over the coming decades. Join us in this once-in-a-generation opportunity to create something special for the future care of our loved ones. Give A Bit of Green and donate today!
Top reviews from so many prove how amazing Hairnow colour & blonde specialist are! Offer is on for a limited time and yes we are open Monday- Saturday. Senior fully qualified NZQA hairdressers are waiting to meet YOU and make your hair dreams come true. Either book separately or add onto your … View moreTop reviews from so many prove how amazing Hairnow colour & blonde specialist are! Offer is on for a limited time and yes we are open Monday- Saturday. Senior fully qualified NZQA hairdressers are waiting to meet YOU and make your hair dreams come true. Either book separately or add onto your colour $59 for a transforming haircut with Kim or maybe just a light trim…. You can trust in the years of experience our top stylist have, that you are in the best of hands.So don’t miss out on this amazing offer.
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Hi Folks does anyone know a place where a group of mature musicians [50's and 60's] in a band could rehearse, and potentially store some of the equipment there too. Somewhere commercial away from residential areas? We are happy to pay and make a financial donation. Thank you
Nick
… View moreHi Folks does anyone know a place where a group of mature musicians [50's and 60's] in a band could rehearse, and potentially store some of the equipment there too. Somewhere commercial away from residential areas? We are happy to pay and make a financial donation. Thank you
Nick
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Following yesterday's bomb threats sent via email to 15 institutions including schools and hospitals, further emails have been received this morning, 24 November.
What you need to know:
- Waitoki School in Kaukapakapa, to the north of Auckland city, informed parents it had received a bomb … View moreFollowing yesterday's bomb threats sent via email to 15 institutions including schools and hospitals, further emails have been received this morning, 24 November.
What you need to know:
- Waitoki School in Kaukapakapa, to the north of Auckland city, informed parents it had received a bomb threat. The school was closed but would reopen from 9am. The school will begin lessons at 9.30am and parents are asked not to drop off their children until 9am.
- Stuff also understands Gulf Harbour School has been closed.
- Police said they were confident that the emails all came from the same source, but were still working to identify the origin. They don't however believe there is a real threat.
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School, also in Auckland, confirmed to parents it had received a threat and will be closed on Friday. "While it is considered a low level threat, we are erring on the side of caution".
- Murrays Bay intermediate sent an email to parents, stating they had received a threat, and to not send kids to school until the school said it was safe to do so.
- In an alert on their website, Auckland’s Ōrewa College said due to health and safety, the school was to be closed immediately.
- Dairy Flat Primary School – An email sent to parents stated the school had recieved a threatening email, and asked not to send students to school.
- Whangaparāoa Primary School – A Facebook post by Principal Kevin Cronan seen by Stuff states that the school had received a threat, and asked parents and caregivers to keep children at home.
- Ōrewa Primary School has also been instructed by police to close for the day.
- Other schools closed or delaying start times include: Oteha Valley School, Browns Bay School, Marina View School, Stanmore Bay School, Murrays Bay Primary School, Long Bay College, Snells Beach School, Helensville School, Riverhead School and Matakana School.
Read more on the Stuff Website.
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Today a Kiwi child will be diagnosed with a life-changing illness – we can’t change that, but with support from generous people like you, we can grant them a wish to bring respite from relentless illness.
Children like Phoebe (15) who was forced to quit her passion of dancing due to … View moreToday a Kiwi child will be diagnosed with a life-changing illness – we can’t change that, but with support from generous people like you, we can grant them a wish to bring respite from relentless illness.
Children like Phoebe (15) who was forced to quit her passion of dancing due to exhausting Wilm’s tumour treatments. Phoebe’s wish is to feel like a millionaire for a day. This wish will give her the stardom she’s only ever felt on stage before that Wilm’s tumour took from her.
Click here to read Phoebe’s story and help grant her wish this Christmas.
As the sunny days get longer and more frequent, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into the garden. Grab a subscription to NZ Gardener and get a Free Vege Patch from Scratch book written by NZ Gardener’s editor Jo McCarroll worth $44.99.
Make your garden one of the best in the neighbourhood … View moreAs the sunny days get longer and more frequent, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into the garden. Grab a subscription to NZ Gardener and get a Free Vege Patch from Scratch book written by NZ Gardener’s editor Jo McCarroll worth $44.99.
Make your garden one of the best in the neighbourhood this summer with the help of a monthly NZ Gardener subscription and Vege Patch from Scratch. Purchase a subscription today at Mags4Gifts.co.nz to receive your free book. T&Cs apply.
Police are searching hospitals and schools across the country after threats were made against a number of organisations, RNZ is reporting.
What you need to know:
- Bomb threats were made within emails received around 9am today (23 November).
- RNZ understands police have been searching the … View morePolice are searching hospitals and schools across the country after threats were made against a number of organisations, RNZ is reporting.
What you need to know:
- Bomb threats were made within emails received around 9am today (23 November).
- RNZ understands police have been searching the premises at Auckland City Hospital and Manukau Superclinic.
Police are working to establish the origin of the emails and have yet to establish any actual threat to any organisation.
Fionnagh Dougan, Te Whatu Ora's national director hospital and specialist services, said in a statement to Stuff:
'Members of the public with appointments at our hospitals or needing emergency treatment should be assured it is safe to attend their local hospital as usual.'
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