Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

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620 days ago

Free disposal of flood related waste ends next week

The Team from Auckland Council

📣 Free drop off for flood-related waste at Auckland’s participating waste facilities and free kerbside collections of flood-damaged household items finishes on Tuesday 14 March.

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622 days ago

Concerns for wellbeing of man missing from West Auckland home

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

EDIT: he has now been found.

Kia ora neighbours, a police search is under way to find a man who has been missing from his Te Atatū Peninsula home since Sunday.

Geoffrey Painting, a justice of the peace, was last seen at his home on Sienna Place on Sunday evening.

A police spokesperson … View more
EDIT: he has now been found.

Kia ora neighbours, a police search is under way to find a man who has been missing from his Te Atatū Peninsula home since Sunday.

Geoffrey Painting, a justice of the peace, was last seen at his home on Sienna Place on Sunday evening.

A police spokesperson said both police and Painting’s family were “very concerned” for his well being.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact police on 105 and quote event number P053875175.

Read the full story at the link below.

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621 days ago

Applications closing soon!

Miriam Corban Retirement Village

Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5.1 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.

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621 days ago

Local Honey from Rural West Auckland - 2.5kg

Christopher from Massey

A tasty honey blend from apiaries around rural West Auckland. This batch includes nectars from wildflowers and farmlands, as well as the scrubby patches of Manuka and Kanuka bush that are common to countryside areas of northern New Zealand. This honey is thick, dark, and runny with a hearty strong … View moreA tasty honey blend from apiaries around rural West Auckland. This batch includes nectars from wildflowers and farmlands, as well as the scrubby patches of Manuka and Kanuka bush that are common to countryside areas of northern New Zealand. This honey is thick, dark, and runny with a hearty strong taste. Spreadable and good for toast! Great tasting local honey for West Aucklanders.
Raw and unpasteurised. Produced and packed by Don Buck Honey. Pickup is from Massey or I can send it through the courier (around $9)


There are also 2.5kg Kanuka Honey buckets from the Waitakere Ranges - $40.

Produced and packed by Don Buck Honey

Price: $35

621 days ago

World Maths Day

NumberWorks'nWords Henderson

Whether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the … View moreWhether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the overall stress involved in succeeding. But don’t let that be intimidating!

World Maths Day is a chance to test your skills, practice maths, and get involved in a worldwide event that celebrates the history of maths to improve the lives of students, parents, and teachers everywhere.

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621 days ago

Newsable… Worth Talking About.

Newsable

Join Emile Donovan and Imogen Wells for your daily dose of exclusives, analysis and fresh perspectives on news.

The podcast drops each weekday from 6am on newsable.co.nz or listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods.
Listen now

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630 days ago

Family of three living in cabin a month after losing everything in Auckland floods

Mildred Armah Reporter from Western Leader

One month on from Auckland’s devastating record-breaking rain, some of those affected are still picking up the pieces.

Catherine Beggs​ and her family were forced to swim to safety in waist-deep water on the night of January 27.

They returned home the following day to find they had lost … View more
One month on from Auckland’s devastating record-breaking rain, some of those affected are still picking up the pieces.

Catherine Beggs​ and her family were forced to swim to safety in waist-deep water on the night of January 27.

They returned home the following day to find they had lost all their personal belongings in the deluge - including their recently renovated home in Mt Roskill.

622 days ago

Meditation Month - Citywide FREE meditation classes/workshops in March

Durba from Avondale

In response to growing urban problems of stress and declining mental health, Hour of Peace Meetup organisers and Auckland’s Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centre are offering a citywide free program throughout March which will share basic meditation skills with anyone keen to learn.
Meditation Month … View more
In response to growing urban problems of stress and declining mental health, Hour of Peace Meetup organisers and Auckland’s Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centre are offering a citywide free program throughout March which will share basic meditation skills with anyone keen to learn.
Meditation Month will introduce the key steps in getting started, and cover a variety of techniques in calming the mind and coping with the often complex challenges of living in today’s world.
Several courses will be presented by visiting guest teachers, including the Brazilian author and meditation practitioner Ashirvad Zaiantchick, a much sought after and experienced instructor whose has travelled the world giving countless free workshops.
Meditation Month is an admission-free initiative simply dedicated to a more peaceful world and to the quest for happiness that we all share.
Introductory ‘learn meditation’ evenings will be offered at community Centres as follows:
Monday, March 6 & Thursday, March 9: Grey Lynn Library Hall, 474 Gt North Rd
Tuesday, March 7: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Road
Tuesday, March 7: Onehunga Community Centre, Henderson Room
Thursday, March 9: New Lynn Community Centre, Meeting Room 1, 45 Totara Ave
Monday, March 13: Point Chev Community Center, 18 Huia Rd
Tuesday, March 14: Clover Park Community House, 16a Israel Ave
Satuday March 18: Highland Park Community House, 47 Aviemore Drive
Monday, March 20: Green Bay Community House, 1 Barron Drive

Tuesday March 21, Thursday March 23, Friday March 24: Fickling Centre, Mt Eden --Three evenings with the international guest presenter Ashirvad Zaiantchick. Popular Brazilian teacher Ashirvad will share with you his knowledge, his own love of meditation and his decades of personal experience in this structured 3-part course.

Course details can be found on our website: www.meditationauckland.co.nz...

For further inquiries on regional classes, please contact Jogyata: 0221887432

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622 days ago

Got a business that makes your day?

Prospa

It's time to make their day in return! There's been hundreds of incredible nominations in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero Awards already - but have we got yours?

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the … View more
It's time to make their day in return! There's been hundreds of incredible nominations in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero Awards already - but have we got yours?

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero Awards including a incredible package worth $10,000. Just share a few words about why they make your community a better place to live.

Your favourite local will thank you!
Nominate now

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623 days ago

Book Week!

Christine Corcuera from Red Cross Shop Henderson

Come join us for some BOOKS!

It’s Book Week at Red Cross and we have every genre for your book needs.

433 Great North Road, Henderson
09 8351152

630 days ago

What skills are at risk of being lost in our communities?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other … View more
With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other vital skills do you think are at risk of being lost?

Share your thoughts below for the We Say You Say column in the local paper - write NFP if you want your comments excluded.

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623 days ago

Heartbeats Heart Support Group

Trent Lash from Heartbeats West Auckland

Heartbeats next meeting is this Tuesday, 7th March at SturgesWest Community House, 58 Summerland Drive, SturgesWest, Henderson at 1pm.
Come along and meet other people who are leading full lives after a heart attack or a major heart condition.
Meetings are FREE, informal and full of information … View more
Heartbeats next meeting is this Tuesday, 7th March at SturgesWest Community House, 58 Summerland Drive, SturgesWest, Henderson at 1pm.
Come along and meet other people who are leading full lives after a heart attack or a major heart condition.
Meetings are FREE, informal and full of information and helpful learning.
The group is diverse and all are welcome.

624 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats,visit www. census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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625 days ago

Antique Buyers in Auckland

Goldco

WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View more
WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy

Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.

See us at a venue near you - See venues here: https://www.goldco.co.nz/.
Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | www.goldco.co.nz | email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
Find out more

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625 days ago

🐦🐝🦋Be a hero for the wildlife🦋🐝🐦

Fiona from Henderson

Something so simple, but so often forgotten.
Also, I have some smaller ones placed around my property for the bees & butterflies.
Just add some stones or pebbles for them to stand on and not drown and make sure the water is clean and topped up.

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