Te Atatu South, Auckland

1392 days ago

Merry Christmas!

DynaSpeak New Lynn

This Christmas and New Year, we will be closed during this period, 2020-2021 for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa;
Last workday 2020: Friday 18 December
First workday 2021: Monday 11 January

Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable holiday. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your families.

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1392 days ago

Find out first!

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi Western Leader neighbours,

Keep up with the latest news in Auckland and get exclusive content delivered to your inbox with Stuff's Your Auckland newsletter.

We'll bring you everything from fresh developments on the expected influx of sick birds at NZ Bird Rescue to lockdowns at … View more
Hi Western Leader neighbours,

Keep up with the latest news in Auckland and get exclusive content delivered to your inbox with Stuff's Your Auckland newsletter.

We'll bring you everything from fresh developments on the expected influx of sick birds at NZ Bird Rescue to lockdowns at Lincoln Heights School and everything you need to know about surf lifesavers pulling swimmers to safety at west coast beaches.

Sign up here to get Your Auckland delivered weekly on Monday morning:

my.stuff.co.nz...)

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1393 days ago

Phil Goff proposes 'one-off' 5 percent rates increase after 'unprecedented' $1b loss

Brian from New Lynn

Releasing the mayoral proposal for Auckland's 10-year budget, Goff says "we need to take more urgent action now". "This recovery budget aims to meet the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the massive financial impact it has had on the city, while ensuring that the burden on … View moreReleasing the mayoral proposal for Auckland's 10-year budget, Goff says "we need to take more urgent action now". "This recovery budget aims to meet the challenges posed by COVID-19 and the massive financial impact it has had on the city, while ensuring that the burden on ratepayers is kept as low and fair as possible," Goff says.
"This not a slash-and-burn budget but it's also not the budget we had hoped to put out at the start of the year. We have to accept that COVID has changed our financial landscape and change our plans accordingly."
The budget responds to the COVID-19 loss by:
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***Locking in savings of at least $90 million each year for the next three years
***Selling surplus properties to invest in critical infrastructure
***Temporarily increasing borrowing for three years by lifting the debt-to-revenue ratio to up to 290 percent, then returning to the current level
***Increasing rates by 5 percent by one year before returning to 3.5 percent the following year
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Goff warns without taking these measures "our city will go backwards". "We don't want a city full of potholes and unkept parks, so we need to take more urgent action now," he says. "While not all Aucklanders will be thrilled with a one-off rates bump of $36, it is a one-off measure that amounts to less than 70 cents a week for the average property. "Now is not the time to cut back on fixing our city's infrastructure. We have been catching up on decades of underinvestment through our previous 10-year budget and were making significant progress on our infrastructure deficit. We cannot allow that momentum to be wasted."
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1408 days ago

Favourite foodie finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the … View more
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the country's best fish and chip joints? Or been pleasantly surprised by a town's food scene? Please share the details below and include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in an article. Cheers.

1394 days ago

Are you really hooked up to the right water meter?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, I moved to a medium density housing development and thought my water bill was way too high. There was a surprising reason. Read the story below:

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1393 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Learn more

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1393 days ago

Massive pre xmas garage sale

Steven from West Harbour

HUGE MASSIVE GINORMOUS garage sale multi houses CLOTHES CLOTHES CLOTHES FILL A BAG FOR $3
HEAPS OF TOYS SOME NEW
paintings tools household items jewelry antiques and collectables garden pots wetsuits inflatable gear label brands bathroom items to much stuff to list all weekend 5th and 6th of dec … View more
HUGE MASSIVE GINORMOUS garage sale multi houses CLOTHES CLOTHES CLOTHES FILL A BAG FOR $3
HEAPS OF TOYS SOME NEW
paintings tools household items jewelry antiques and collectables garden pots wetsuits inflatable gear label brands bathroom items to much stuff to list all weekend 5th and 6th of dec 8am till 2pm
Forget the markets we have it all here
88 LAGOON WAY WEST HARBOUR
No buyers outside these times
021899915 for further info

1394 days ago

Women support groups

Talia from Avondale

Are there any women groups in this area

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1404 days ago

Xmas lights - Update

Murray from Henderson

Hi All
I am just finalising the show, so I will start nightly shows on the 1st of December(weather permitting).
There will be one show per night Sunday to Thursday starting at 8:30pm and two shows per night Friday and Saturday nights.The Friday and Saturday show times are, first show starts at … View more
Hi All
I am just finalising the show, so I will start nightly shows on the 1st of December(weather permitting).
There will be one show per night Sunday to Thursday starting at 8:30pm and two shows per night Friday and Saturday nights.The Friday and Saturday show times are, first show starts at 8:30pm and the second show at 9:30pm.(I do have neighbours to consider).
I will have speakers at the gate so that you can stand ouside and hear the music and for those that do not want to get out of the car; tune the car radio to 88.8FM.

The address for the light show is

28 Harrington Road.
Henderson

Have a great Xmas all and enjoy the show.

1394 days ago

The Joy of Giving - December 1st to 31st 🎁

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we want to challenge Neighbourhood Supporters to come together and give generously from the heart this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about others, especially those having a difficult time.

Whether … View more
This month we want to challenge Neighbourhood Supporters to come together and give generously from the heart this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about others, especially those having a difficult time.

Whether it’s an elderly neighbour who lives alone to a family on your street working hard to make ends meet, reach out to someone who could use a little extra joy in their life and remind them what the holiday spirit is all about!

Other ideas include fundraising for a local charity, doing a food or toy drive, organising a ‘Secret Santa’ gift exchange on your street, giving a present to a neighbour who helped to make your 2020 better, or even host a community Christmas lunch.

Let us know how you’re giving back in your community in December by emailing: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1394 days ago

WANTED •GOLD •COINS •WATCHES •PAINTINGS •ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Goldco

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

The … View more
Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

The recent lockdown has seen many of us take the time to sort items we no longer require or simply want to turn into cash.

We are currently very short of stock and keen to buy any of these or similar items.

Buying in Auckland. See us at a venue near you.

MONDAY 7 DECEMBER
OREWA 9am - 12noon Orewa Community Centre 40-46 Orewa Square
WARKWORTH 1pm - 4pm Warkworth Town Hall Crn Neville & Alnwick Streets

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER
HOME VISITS If you are unable to see us at a venue, please call Hamish on 0800 105 228
OREWA 1pm - 4pm Orewa Community Centre 40-46 Orewa Square

WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER
AVONDALE 9am - 12noon Avondale Community Centre 99 Rosebank Road
SWANSON 1pm - 4pm Swanson RSA 663 Swanson Road

THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER
HENDERSON 9am - 12noon The Trusts Arena 65 Central Park Drive
HOME VISITS If you are unable to see us at a venue, please call Hamish on 0800 105 228

Goldco Antique Buyers - Member NZNDA.
www.goldco.co.nz
email: hamishwalsh@xtra.co.nz
TEL 0800 105 228
Find out more

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1394 days ago

NZ Made Knitwear Sale

McDonald Textiles

Shop our wide range of locally made MERINO and POSSUM MERINO garments and accessories at up to 80% OFF RRP.

Our wonderfully made knits from our leading brands will make the perfect and most beautiful gift for yourself or loved ones this Christmas.

A wide range of women’s and men’s styles … View more
Shop our wide range of locally made MERINO and POSSUM MERINO garments and accessories at up to 80% OFF RRP.

Our wonderfully made knits from our leading brands will make the perfect and most beautiful gift for yourself or loved ones this Christmas.

A wide range of women’s and men’s styles as well as accessories at AMAZING PRICES! SALE runs 3 DAYS ONLY - Friday 4th of December to Sunday 6th of December. 10am to 4pm daily. 4B Lockhart Place, Mount Wellington.
Shop now

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1394 days ago

First banding of kokakao chicks: Waitakere Ranges

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The first kokako chicks of the season have been banded in the Waitakere Ranges as part of Forest and Bird's conservation project Ark in the Park.

Kokako were first reintroduced to the Ark in the Park in 2009.

The population has grown to about 50 birds after hours of painstaking pest control … View more
The first kokako chicks of the season have been banded in the Waitakere Ranges as part of Forest and Bird's conservation project Ark in the Park.

Kokako were first reintroduced to the Ark in the Park in 2009.

The population has grown to about 50 birds after hours of painstaking pest control work by volunteers.

The nests of five pairs are being monitored and protected.

The Waitakere Ranges are closed to the public to foil the spread of Kauri Dieback disease.

Resulting strict measures in place for volunteer trappers has complicated trapping efforts, a Forest and Bird spokesperson said.

One of the five nests has already been attacked by rats with the eggs eaten.

Trapping or bait stations set by Forest and Bird volunteers are used to control predators in the park.

Six hundred traps and 4785 bait stations are set to protect native birds, lizards and insects from rats, stoats and possums.

1394 days ago

📚Books I'm looking for ...📚

Fiona from Henderson

I'm on the lookout for the following please:
1. Any books from the author Mo Hayder (see pic). I've just finished 'Hanging Hill' and would love to read the rest of her stuff.
2. Ken Follett's 'The Pillars of the Earth'.
I already have the sequel 'World … View more
I'm on the lookout for the following please:
1. Any books from the author Mo Hayder (see pic). I've just finished 'Hanging Hill' and would love to read the rest of her stuff.
2. Ken Follett's 'The Pillars of the Earth'.
I already have the sequel 'World Without End'
If you have read what I am looking for and wanting to find a new home, I would love to take them off your hands.
Thanking you in advance😉

Free

1394 days ago

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays - December 4th 4:30pm-8:30pm

Joseph from Te Atatu South

Here’s the full line up for THIS Friday’s December 4th Te Atatu Food Truck Friday’s (4:30pm to 8:30pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre). It will be a mini-festival with a jam-packed line up of food, art and entertainment. You can save the date at www.facebook.com....

Joining us will be:

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Here’s the full line up for THIS Friday’s December 4th Te Atatu Food Truck Friday’s (4:30pm to 8:30pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre). It will be a mini-festival with a jam-packed line up of food, art and entertainment. You can save the date at www.facebook.com....

Joining us will be:

- Eat Adlib – Serving up primo fried bread delights and famed raw fish dish.

- Noodle Chick – Kwasian (Kiwi-Asian) noodle/ dumpling menu filled with superfoods, keto and dairy free options.

- Mama Yoyas - Everyone's favourite authentic Mexican cuisine queen

- Solo Kitchen - Gozleme Turkish flatbread filled with goodness

- Hungry Swine – Pork Belly rolls

- Cream Ice Cream – Real fruit ice creams

- Victor and Vern - Delivering your coffee, iced chocolate and homemade soda fix.

The night will be in conjunction with an Art Boot event from Art Ache. Art Boot will showcase 7 local artists with their art for sale alongside the food trucks. Artists bios can be found on the Art Ache website www.artache.com....

Apart from all this, there are plenty of entertainment options including free ReCreators woodwork workshop, a live art performance of fire knife dancing (Siva Afi) at 5:30pm, Ro Ro the clown street performance at 6:30pm, children’s pop-up games, live community jam band from 7pm and the TAT South Vinyl Collective spinning records throughout the night.

Come grab some tasty food, buy some art, enjoy the entertainment and soak up the fun community vibes. Plenty of seating available outside or inside or picnic in the park. Plenty of parking available. Walking or cycling up is even easier. Remember by biking you could be in with the chance of winning one of 3 $20 dinner vouchers. See you there!

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