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1335 days ago

Don’t miss your collection day

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council will continue to service your kerbside collections during the Easter Holiday, but with some changes to collection dates. All collections will return to normal on 12 April 2021. Find out more

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1335 days ago

Tsunami siren test on Sunday 4 April

The Team from Auckland Council

A friendly reminder, at noon this Sunday 4 April Auckland Emergency Management will be testing the tsunami siren network across the Auckland region. This is a test we do twice a year with the change of day light saving. When the sirens sound, you are not required to do anything. During the test, … View moreA friendly reminder, at noon this Sunday 4 April Auckland Emergency Management will be testing the tsunami siren network across the Auckland region. This is a test we do twice a year with the change of day light saving. When the sirens sound, you are not required to do anything. During the test, the sirens may sound a number of times for a maximum of 10 minutes. On Sunday, we will only be testing the siren network, not all forms of alerts.

You can find out more info about our siren testing and the locations of the tsunami sirens here: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

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1335 days ago
1336 days ago

Do your curtains & blinds need a professional clean?

The Team from Textile Cleaning Services

Textile Cleaning is a one-stop-shop for all curtain cleaning needs - no matter how big or small.

We offer full take-down and rehang service and can provide replacement curtains while your drapes are being cleaned.

Help is just a phone call away.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, … View more
Textile Cleaning is a one-stop-shop for all curtain cleaning needs - no matter how big or small.

We offer full take-down and rehang service and can provide replacement curtains while your drapes are being cleaned.

Help is just a phone call away.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, drapes and blinds across Auckland for over 25 years, Textile Cleaning is highly recommended!
Find out more

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1336 days ago

North Shore Home and Garden Show NEXT FRIDAY!

Jade Promotions (Home & Garden)

It’s all about ideas! Home improvements are made easy at the iconic North Shore Home and Garden Show on from the 9 – 11 April at Eventfinda Stadium (previously NSEC 17 Silverfield, Wairau Valley).

Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer. There are so many reasons to visit the … View more
It’s all about ideas! Home improvements are made easy at the iconic North Shore Home and Garden Show on from the 9 – 11 April at Eventfinda Stadium (previously NSEC 17 Silverfield, Wairau Valley).

Join the fun with our 2 for 1 Adult Ticket Offer. There are so many reasons to visit the show with a huge range of exhibitors, featuring everything from featuring Kitchens, Bathrooms, Home Automation, Plants, Tiny Homes, Home Maintenance, Homewares, Art and more! All you need under one roof to get that next home improvement project or new build underway, as well as a fun day out for all of the family where you can enjoy a bite to eat with a variety of food and beverage options.

Save the date in your diaries and connect with local businesses from the 9 – 11 April at the North Shore Home & Garden Show
Fri & Sat 10 – 5, Sun 10 – 4
Eventfinda Stadium (previously North Shore Events Centre) .
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Find out more

1336 days ago

Graduation day for Advanced & Diploma Chefs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This week, we were very happy to host a graduation luncheon for the students, families and friends of the Advanced Level 4 programme and Level 5 Diploma Chefs.

The Diploma chefs achievement comes after nearly TWO years of chopping, preparing and cooking and many tests and assignments and a bunch … View more
This week, we were very happy to host a graduation luncheon for the students, families and friends of the Advanced Level 4 programme and Level 5 Diploma Chefs.

The Diploma chefs achievement comes after nearly TWO years of chopping, preparing and cooking and many tests and assignments and a bunch of hard work plus some serious determination and the privilege of remote cooking through FOUR Lockdowns!

The Advanced Level 4 chefs started in June 2020 and worked through their programme with only THREE lockdowns and remote cooking. Needless to say, we are delighted to be able to award these qualifications after what can only be described as a roller-coasted period.

The menu included Gratinated Snapper with mushroom, spinach with Sauce Hollandaise, Pigeon Bay lamb with corn, polenta, baked cherry tomatoes and basil and Crêpe with raspberry parfait and vanilla cream to finish.

1336 days ago

New Apartment Stage Release!

William Sanders Retirement Village

New apartment stage release!

Selling now in Devonport.

Choose an apartment with stunning views across the village grounds, Mt Victoria and Auckland city or a North-facing apartment along Ngataringa Road.

One, two and three-bedroom options available. One-bedroom apartments priced from $790,000.

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1336 days ago

Murrays Bay Community Meeting

Erica Stanford from Erica Stanford - MP for East Coast Bays

Murrays Bay - thank you for having me! It was an awesome community meeting this week discussing a range of topics from housing to immigration to Covid-19. It was so good to get some local feedback on issues affecting our community. #ECBLove
Next meeting is 27 May 7pm at the Long Bay Sales Suite. … View more
Murrays Bay - thank you for having me! It was an awesome community meeting this week discussing a range of topics from housing to immigration to Covid-19. It was so good to get some local feedback on issues affecting our community. #ECBLove
Next meeting is 27 May 7pm at the Long Bay Sales Suite. All are welcome.

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1336 days ago

FANTASTIC GLENVAR ROAD UPDATE

Erica Stanford from Erica Stanford - MP for East Coast Bays

The draft Regional Land Transport Plan is out and the Glenvar Rd realignment project has been included!!
We did hope that this would be the case when more funding for the project was approved last year after my presentation to the Auckland Transport Board and after your 1000+ submissions to the … View more
The draft Regional Land Transport Plan is out and the Glenvar Rd realignment project has been included!!
We did hope that this would be the case when more funding for the project was approved last year after my presentation to the Auckland Transport Board and after your 1000+ submissions to the emergency budget on the importance of the project.
The good news is that the RLTP lists Glenvar Road as a priority project for construction to begin in 2021/22, which isn’t too far behind the original schedule.

The draft RLTP is open for feedback until 2 May. I will be resubmitting the 2000+ submissions I gathered from you all in 2018 when we last went through this process. If you didn’t submit last time - please click on this post or head to: at.govt.nz...

Let them know how important this essential safety is!

#GreenLightGlenvar

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1336 days ago

Roofers

Laura from Oteha

I am looking for a roofer to replace roof and replace the eaves at the same time.

1336 days ago

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The Team Reporter from Stuff

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1343 days ago

Looking for FREE clay/ceramic - pots/candle holders/decorative items

Nency from Torbay - Long Bay

Hi there

Anyone giving away these free?? I need them for an upcycling project.

Thanks ☺️☺️

1339 days ago

Poll: Should all Auckland shops be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Restrictions on trading over Easter have frustrated Auckland retailers desperate for business in the wake of four Covid-19 lockdowns.

Only shops selling certain goods can legally trade on Easter Sunday, and those breaching conditions can be fined up to $1000.

But Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says … View more
Restrictions on trading over Easter have frustrated Auckland retailers desperate for business in the wake of four Covid-19 lockdowns.

Only shops selling certain goods can legally trade on Easter Sunday, and those breaching conditions can be fined up to $1000.

But Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says critics have left it too late, as the process to change trading rules can take over a year.

Local government has had the power to rule on whether retailers can open on Easter Sunday since the National government passed the responsibility down in 2016.

Prior to this, only shops that sell necessities, such as dairies, service stations, and pharmacies, were given exemptions to trade.

Thirty-nine of the country’s 67 councils have created bylaws to date allowing retailers to open if they want, but Auckland, Wellington, and other major centres remain opposed.

Newmarket Business Association chief executive Mark Thomas said the restrictions are “ridiculous and out of date”.

“There are so many discrepancies in the law it seems a bit ludicrous,” he said.

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

Should all Auckland shops be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday?
  • 58.3% Yes
    58.3% Complete
  • 38.9% No
    38.9% Complete
  • 2.8% Unsure- it's too complex
    2.8% Complete
1205 votes
1339 days ago

Love rugby? Get all the action delivered straight to your inbox

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.

Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each … View more
Hi neighbours,

We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.

Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each Monday evening at 7pm.

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1337 days ago

Stop the Easter Bunny from Spoiling Your Smile

Bachmann Orthodontics

Many of us will be expecting a visit from the Easter bunny very soon and are looking forward to enjoying a few sweet treats and time with family and friends. During Easter, you want to enjoy the activities, but it’s essential to protect your dental health. With a bit of foresight, you can enjoy … View moreMany of us will be expecting a visit from the Easter bunny very soon and are looking forward to enjoying a few sweet treats and time with family and friends. During Easter, you want to enjoy the activities, but it’s essential to protect your dental health. With a bit of foresight, you can enjoy sweet treats without spoiling your smile.However, foods to completely avoid with braces include:popcornnutsicechewing gumhard candychewy candypizza crustbagels and other hard rollscrunchy vegetables and fruitshard crackerspretzelschipsWhenever you eat something sugary, it feeds bacteria in your mouth, allowing them to produce acid that weakens and damages your tooth enamel, eventually causing cavities. So, while the occasional sweet treat is OK, limit yourself to only a few sugary foods and beverages a week.Above all, make sure you take the time to brush your teeth thoroughly twice daily or more frequently as possible and floss at least once each day.What can we do to make you smile?Enjoy your long Happy Easter WeekendClaudia, Lutz & Team

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