Saint Marys Bay, Auckland

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1309 days ago

Our Reach

Graeme Dingle Foundation

So far, this year, we have reached 136 schools across Aotearoa empowering tamariki and rangatahi to overcome life's obstacles 💚

Find out more about what we do and our programmes on our website today!

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1309 days ago

Have your say: Casino Licence Conditions

Gambling Commission New Zealand

The Gambling Commission invites submissions on its review of the Charitable Trust Licence Conditions for the casino in your area. These conditions help to ensure that money from gambling benefits the community.

Why are the Conditions being reviewed?

The Commission wants to review these … View more
The Gambling Commission invites submissions on its review of the Charitable Trust Licence Conditions for the casino in your area. These conditions help to ensure that money from gambling benefits the community.

Why are the Conditions being reviewed?

The Commission wants to review these Conditions for each casino in New Zealand to ensure that they are fit-for-purpose.

Visit the Gambling Commission’s website to find out more about the review and how to have your say: www.gamblingcommission.govt.nz.
Have your say

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1309 days ago

pet cage for travel

Mary from Auckland Central

a very good condition nearly new as hardly use.
$ 15

Negotiable

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1309 days ago

Deuce leather sneaker

Gabi from Auckland Central

Deuce leather sneaker
size (European) 44
US 10.5
inner sole : 29 cm
white
worn but still with lot's of life left (no holes, tears...)

0204 0572060

Price: $9

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1310 days ago

Free Jacaranda trees

Jeff from Freemans Bay

I have a dozen small trees that I have grown from seed. They are small but do get big so I’d like them to go to homes that have room. They really don’t like being pruned. You can pass one on to a friend if that is better.

Free

1316 days ago

Queen Street to get a makeover as COVID-19 works replaced

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Pocket park, boardwalks and planting for northern end of Queen Street.

Auckland Council & Auckland Transport want your feedback on the proposals for Queen Street. Read More to see the plans and have your say on the proposed changes.

Consultation is open now, closing on 7 May 2021.

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1317 days ago

Central City Library reopens Tuesday 20 April

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Normal hours resume from Tuesday 20 April after testing revealed no toxic substances were present despite a strange smell during renovation works on the library's roof.

1314 days ago

Now open: Event submissions for Auckland Heritage Festival 2021

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Auckland Council is pleased to announce the theme for Auckland Heritage Festival 2021 (2-17 October): 𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮, 𝙩𝙖𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙖̄𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞 … View moreAuckland Council is pleased to announce the theme for Auckland Heritage Festival 2021 (2-17 October): 𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮, 𝙩𝙖𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙖̄𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙪.

Learn about Auckland’s rich heritage – from our natural landscape and historic architecture, through incredible treasures, to stories of our trailblazing people; all of which have made Tāmaki Makaurau the desire of many.

Event submissions for the festival are currently open for consideration. If you’d like to be included, please visit the website at Read More to start. 👇

The closing date is 5pm on 9 May 2021.

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1314 days ago

40 year-old pōhutukawa return to Quay Street in overnight crane-lift

The Team from Auckland Council

While the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere/forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation.

After 40 years on Quay Street and an 18-month sojourn away from the downtown construction site, one tree was repositioned … View more
While the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere/forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation.

After 40 years on Quay Street and an 18-month sojourn away from the downtown construction site, one tree was repositioned street-side in Quay Street and the other now takes pride of place in the city’s new Te Wānanga waterfront space.

Reaching out over the water and reuniting the city centre with the sea, Te Wānanga and the much-awaited Quay Street enhancements will open for Aucklanders in June.

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1310 days ago

May-June OurAuckland magazine out now

The Team from Auckland Council

The May-June issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available at transport hubs across Auckland.
Find out more info here: bit.ly...

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1313 days ago

Anzac Day: War letters to home

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.

And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.

We remember our Auckland… View more
Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.

And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.

We remember our Auckland veterans and fallen soldiers with their letters to friends and loved ones back home.

Here are letters from Michael Menzies, a Prisoner of War in Japan, to his friend Norm Ryder:

6/5/45

Dear Norm,

Still existing and anticipating a speedy reunion.

Appreciate your kind thoughts and wishes.

I often have the Queen St blues and a perpetual Waitemata thirst and occasionally a nicotine fit.

Received three of your letters and am anxiously
awaiting for more.

Your Affectionate Pal

Snowy

Michael Menzies' letter to his relatives:
2/12/43

Dear Auntie Kate and Ange,

I received your very welcomed letter dated May 25th on Nov 25 th.

Although Jack has received a parcel from St Johns Association London and a very brief letter from Kathleen, this is the first I have received in twenty two long months.

I had given up all hope of getting mail so imagine the thrill it gave me.

There is only one thing I need Auntie and that is news, especially of Pat.

Please don’t keep it from me if anything has happened to him for that would only hurt me all the more.

I can’t help but think the worst has happened to him.

How is everyone in New Zealand?

I have made several radio broadcasts from here, did you hear any of them?

Of course I know you’ll understand when I tell you that our correspondence is limited in more ways than one.

Please don’t send money as you suggested, but a few packs of cigarettes, gum, and a photo would be very welcome.

Apart from a few attacks of asthma Jack is very well and sends his love to all.

I assure you Auntie that you have no need to worry so much over Jack or myself as we are both together which makes it much easier on me and under the circumstances the treatment is fair enough.

There are many things I want to ask you and tell you but unfortunately they will have to wait until peace has been restored once more to this mad world.

Well auntie I sincerely hope this letter finds you in the very best of health and

Along with it I send the seasons greetings and all my love.

Lots and lots of love.

Mick

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Auckland Star Nov 1945 (2).PDF story about Menzies brothers as Prisoners of War.PDF Download View

1311 days ago

Thomas & Friends book

Gabi from Auckland Central

"Percy"
Thomas & Friends book series

Price: $1.50

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1311 days ago

6 baby books

Gabi from Auckland Central

6 baby books as shown in photos
all great condition

02040572060

Price: $2

1311 days ago

14 baby clothes/ shoes

Gabi from Auckland Central

14 baby clothes/ shoes as shown in photos
- all good brand and most brand new/ hardly worn
- size : 10 to 18 months

- 4 T-shirt ( 3 brand new)
- 1 knitted jacket ( kids&Co - brand new)
- 3 jump suit ( 2 new condition)
- 1 pair of socks
- "wee babe" shoes - brand new ( size 3 - inner… View more
14 baby clothes/ shoes as shown in photos
- all good brand and most brand new/ hardly worn
- size : 10 to 18 months

- 4 T-shirt ( 3 brand new)
- 1 knitted jacket ( kids&Co - brand new)
- 3 jump suit ( 2 new condition)
- 1 pair of socks
- "wee babe" shoes - brand new ( size 3 - inner sole: 11.6.cm)
- 1 pair of slippers - well worn

0204 0572060

Price: $11

1312 days ago

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Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the … View more
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