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1262 days ago

Educate to Lead Award Applications open 1 June to 15 August 2021

Sylvia Heywood from Soroptimist International North Shore

Educate to lead award is a unique educational award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families to help with their education.

1263 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

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1266 days ago

Poll: Do you think Auckland is the world's most liveable city?

The Team from Community News

Hi Auckland,

Auckland has topped the global rankings of liveability, rising 11 places to take the top spot.

The survey, commissioned by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), gives mathematical weight to such a claim. New Zealand's world-leading response to the spread of Covid-19 has … View more
Hi Auckland,

Auckland has topped the global rankings of liveability, rising 11 places to take the top spot.

The survey, commissioned by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), gives mathematical weight to such a claim. New Zealand's world-leading response to the spread of Covid-19 has been cited as one of the leading factors in the significant jump in rankings.

The EIU's index rates the living conditions and comprises 30 factors grouped into five categories: stability, health care, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

Read more about Aucklanders' views here.

Does Auckland deserve the rank? Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community paper.

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Do you think Auckland is the world's most liveable city?
  • 18.9% Yes
    18.9% Complete
  • 81.1% No
    81.1% Complete
1041 votes
1265 days ago

What we don't want to see on The Block NZ

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The Block NZ is back on our screens on Monday, but let's hope there are no more silly decor challenges and over-the-top reserves.

1271 days ago

Auckland Harbour Bridge cycle rally: Arrested cyclist says access to bridge needed to modernise city

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Tēnā koutou. The man who was arrested at the cycle rally over the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Sunday says having cycle access on the bridge is key to modernising the city.

Epsom resident Jason Mathieson arrived early and broke through the police blockade at the Curran St on-ramp to the bridge … View more
Tēnā koutou. The man who was arrested at the cycle rally over the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Sunday says having cycle access on the bridge is key to modernising the city.

Epsom resident Jason Mathieson arrived early and broke through the police blockade at the Curran St on-ramp to the bridge shortly before Bike Auckland's 'Liberate the Lane' rally began.

Mathieson, who works as bicycle messenger and claims to “live on my bike”, believes a cycle path over the bridge is the key to unlocking Auckland as a modern city.

“It should be an exciting project for the city.”

After unsuccessfully pressuring police to “let this happen”, Mathieson saw his opportunity to throw himself and his bike over the gate when one of the police officers momentarily glanced away.

“It's not like you are trying to break the law, but rather break and idea, the idea that bikes can’t go over the bridge.”

As Mathieson made his way to the bridge, he thought he had made it, until he saw another police blockade in his way, where he was arrested.

“I watched everyone go over the bridge from the back of the police car.”

Click 'read more' for the full story.

1264 days ago

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Our base weekly… View more
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1266 days ago

How Auckland's most famous press photos ended up in Arkansas

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, An auction of royal tour press photos taken by Stuff's predecessor companies is a curious new episode in the strange tale of millions of Australasian press photos. Read the story below:

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1264 days ago

Crown to buy and demolish harbourfront homes worth $23m to build Auckland's new cycle and pedestrian bridge

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Seven harbourfront homes worth an estimated $23.4m are to be bought and demolished by the Government to make way for Auckland’s new $785m cycling and walking bridge.

Residents on Princes St in the upmarket North Shore suburb of Northcote Point were first told the Crown needed to acquire their … View more
Seven harbourfront homes worth an estimated $23.4m are to be bought and demolished by the Government to make way for Auckland’s new $785m cycling and walking bridge.

Residents on Princes St in the upmarket North Shore suburb of Northcote Point were first told the Crown needed to acquire their homes in March last year.

Back then, the plan was for the Northern Pathway to be built as an attachment to the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge, with the properties needing to make way for the project's off-ramp.

That plan was dropped in favour of the new cycling bridge announced by the Government last week. But the homes – worth an average of $3.3m each – still have to go.

Click 'read more' for our full report.

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1270 days ago

Browns Bay locals believe 'danger is imminent' from house dangling over eroding clifftop

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Tēnā koutou neighbours. Browns Bay locals fear property on the edge of an eroding cliff will soon collapse onto the popular beach below, as the property owner battles a lengthy resource consent process to stabilise the site.

The property on Beechwood Rd in Rothesay Bay was issued a dangerous … View more
Tēnā koutou neighbours. Browns Bay locals fear property on the edge of an eroding cliff will soon collapse onto the popular beach below, as the property owner battles a lengthy resource consent process to stabilise the site.

The property on Beechwood Rd in Rothesay Bay was issued a dangerous building notice in September 2020 following a spate of slips which sent boulders, fencing and a mature pōhutukawa tree tumbling down onto Browns Bay Beach.

The notice did not apply to the house, but decking, fencing and concrete piles - some of which protrude over the edge of the cliff.

Auckland Council previously told Stuff it was satisfied two houses near the cliff’s edge were not at risk, however regular beach-goer Paul Jury said pipes, balustrades, orange safety fencing, a second pōhutukawa tree and bits of concrete continue to pile up on the beach.

Jury believed it was only a matter of time until “something serious” fell down the cliff during a storm or strong winds.

The owners of the property atop the cliff had applied for resource consent to repair and stabilise the site, but this was taking longer than expected "due to the complexity of the site access and the work required", Auckland Council’s David Pawson said.

Click 'read more' for the full story.

1265 days ago

Welcome sign

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mairangi Bay

A vintage print can make a great welcome sign for your home entrance way by simply adding some hand painted letters in your choice of Resene colours!

Find out how to create your own.

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1265 days ago

TESOL: Certificate to become an English Teacher

David from Forrest Hill

21st of July 2021!!!

Best Teaching Qualification is coming!!

If you want to become an English teacher for the Speakers of Other Language!!

TESOL (Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Language) is the best programme to make you English teacher all over the world!!

Please apply now!! Only … View more
21st of July 2021!!!

Best Teaching Qualification is coming!!

If you want to become an English teacher for the Speakers of Other Language!!

TESOL (Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Language) is the best programme to make you English teacher all over the world!!

Please apply now!! Only available to 8 students!! Limited!!

Please call us Now!!

09 442 4500
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1270 days ago

Planter box [wood] for sale.

Linus from Unsworth Heights

NEW planter box made using treated timber.
400 x 355 mm
Height 300 mm

Cheaper than equivalent at Bunnings or Mitre 10.

Ideal for deck, verandah or porch
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NEW planter box made using treated timber.
400 x 355 mm
Height 300 mm

Cheaper than equivalent at Bunnings or Mitre 10.

Ideal for deck, verandah or porch

Pick up only -- Unsworth, North Shore Auckland

Price: $40
Duplicate also available -- two for $70

Price: $40

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1266 days ago

Confidence.

NumberWorks'nWords East Coast Bays

With a confident attitude, you can reach great heights.

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1266 days ago

TESOL: Certificate to become an English Teacher

David from Forrest Hill

July 21st 2021!!!

NZQA 1st Category: North Shore Language School!!

TESOL (Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Language)

Best Teaching Qualification all over the World!!
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July 21st 2021!!!

NZQA 1st Category: North Shore Language School!!

TESOL (Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Language)

Best Teaching Qualification all over the World!!

Only Available to 8 students!!

Please call us now!!

09 442 4500
education.nsls@xtra.co.nz

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1267 days ago

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Experience the rugged beauty of the West Coast on the 5-day ‘Gecko’ adventure or fall into the rhythm of nature … View more
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