Totara Park – Alfriston, Auckland

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1294 days ago

Highly affordable in Manurewa

Chris Kentsley Reporter from Homed - Southern Homes

Check this out in Southern Homes this week there are plenty of good properties to be bought .

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1294 days ago

Love Food Hate Waste - Feed Your Family For Less With Leftovers

Lisa Beale from Beautification Trust

Interested in learning how to make the most of your leftovers, so you can feed your family for less?

This Sunday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm the Beautification Trust located at 38 Holmes Road, Manurewa are hosting Love Food Hate Waste tutor Jennifer, this session is brought to you by EcoMatters, … View more
Interested in learning how to make the most of your leftovers, so you can feed your family for less?

This Sunday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm the Beautification Trust located at 38 Holmes Road, Manurewa are hosting Love Food Hate Waste tutor Jennifer, this session is brought to you by EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.

Free but please register in advance using the link below...

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1294 days ago

Tent pole

Phillipa from Conifer Grove

High.i have alot of tent poles to go
If someone wants them

Free

1294 days ago

A new way to live

It’s a time for fine-tuning your skills and pushing the boundaries, catching up with your mates and heading off on new adventures at the drop of a hat! No, we’re not talking about your 20s, we’re talking about your retirement.

Ross’ retirement saw the beginning of his musical journey … View more
It’s a time for fine-tuning your skills and pushing the boundaries, catching up with your mates and heading off on new adventures at the drop of a hat! No, we’re not talking about your 20s, we’re talking about your retirement.

Ross’ retirement saw the beginning of his musical journey where his passion quickly evolved from making music, to crafting guitars. It all started when Ross and some mates joined a music group where the camaraderie and togetherness were just as important as the music.

Living in a Ryman village, Ross can continue living life to the full in his retirement because they are places where you don’t retire from life, you find a new way to live .
Learn more

1295 days ago

Does your partner work at the border or in an MIQ facility?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Are you the partner of a border or MIQ worker but don't live with them? If so, have you been offered the Covid-19 vaccine? If you haven't, does this cause you concern? If this sounds like you, please email me at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz

1295 days ago

Electrical cable falls on motorway, diversions in place

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
May 12
3.15pm

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has reported that all lanes on the Upper Harbour highway are open. Expect delays as traffic eases.
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Auckland motorists are told to expect delays to their afternoon commute after … View more
UPDATE
May 12
3.15pm

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has reported that all lanes on the Upper Harbour highway are open. Expect delays as traffic eases.
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Auckland motorists are told to expect delays to their afternoon commute after electrical cabling fell on the motorway.

The southbound Upper Harbour highway off-ramp is currently closed as contractors work to clear the blockage. Police have reported that this is currently impacting city-bound traffic and diversions are currently in place.

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1297 days ago

Million-dollar dumps: The Auckland car park worth $82.5 million

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Downtown Auckland is going through huge transformation with its various streetscape and transport projects. But in stark contrast, several plots of land worth hundreds of millions of dollars have sat as car parks since buildings were knocked down in the 1980s.

The Elliott St car park sits on a … View more
Downtown Auckland is going through huge transformation with its various streetscape and transport projects. But in stark contrast, several plots of land worth hundreds of millions of dollars have sat as car parks since buildings were knocked down in the 1980s.

The Elliott St car park sits on a 4417 square metre plot of land, valued at $82.5 million.

The land has sat undeveloped as a car park - where an hour will cost you $19 - since the Royal International Hotel was demolished in 1987.

It was purchased by Singapore company NDG Asia Pacific (NZ) Limited for $53m in 2012, and in 2017 the company was given approval by the Overseas Investment Office to build and operate a 52-storey, five- star Ritz-Carlton Hotel, with 300 guest rooms, four floors for hotel facilities, six for retail and five for car parking.

The development is expected to cost $350m, with the start of construction dependent on the completion of City Rail Link. However, the resource consent for the tower is due to expire in October.

Click 'read more' for our full story.

1295 days ago

Parents of 4 - 7 month olds

Melissa Walton from Weymouth Playcentre

We run a special session called "Space" for parents and babies on Wednesday afternoons.

This group is especially for parents of babies born Oct 2020 to Jan 2021.

At Space you and your baby will connect with other parents & their babies as you explore music, rhymes, books and a … View more
We run a special session called "Space" for parents and babies on Wednesday afternoons.

This group is especially for parents of babies born Oct 2020 to Jan 2021.

At Space you and your baby will connect with other parents & their babies as you explore music, rhymes, books and a variety of play experiences to support & extend your baby's learning & development.

We have had 3 places open up for new families to register. Book now to secure a spot for you and your baby.

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1296 days ago

Marketing/Admin assistant

Preet from Flat Bush

As Marketing/Admin you will be self motivated, detail orientated and have a background in Customer service. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, proactive, comfortable talking on the phone and excels at multi tasking.

Our ideal candidate will also possess excel … View more
As Marketing/Admin you will be self motivated, detail orientated and have a background in Customer service. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, proactive, comfortable talking on the phone and excels at multi tasking.

Our ideal candidate will also possess excel knowledge, Xero experience (desired but not required), the ability to learn new software fast and proven experience in either administration or accounts.

Main duties will include:
• customer service
• managing our website
• managing our enrolments and safety checks General administration tasks
• liaising with our clients and new Enquiries.

If this sounds like a role you would thrive in please send us your covering letter and CV to admin@home2grow.co.nz

1309 days ago

Mother's Day Flowers for only $60!

Sophie from The Wild Rose

Hi neighbours,

We don't think showing Mum that you care this Mother's Day should break the bank, so we've created a new $60 value range that includes not only flowers but bubbles and chocolate as well!

All boxes below are only $60 - crazy right?!
We only have a limited range … View more
Hi neighbours,

We don't think showing Mum that you care this Mother's Day should break the bank, so we've created a new $60 value range that includes not only flowers but bubbles and chocolate as well!

All boxes below are only $60 - crazy right?!
We only have a limited range available so pre-order now to secure yours. Afterpay & Laybuy available.

Shop our full Mother's Day at www.thewildrose.co.nz...

1296 days ago

Digital Coaching in Papakura

Nivedita Sharma Vij from Muskaan4all

Share with senior members and any one keen to become digital savvy and build hier confidence with navigation leading to wellness🌄

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1296 days ago

Hi

Darcy from

Good morning we do gardening and lawns and landscaping and water blasting jobs in Auckland if you need a free quote texts or call Richie 0272955541 or me 0211479346 going to be cutting and cleaning up the hedges around Clendon mc doulds

1297 days ago

Major track upgrades launched: Mangere Mountain

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The track to Mangere Mountain's summit is getting a facelift.

It will be recreated with aggregate stone paths, basalt rock steps and rest areas with seating at key viewing areas.

A floating staircase will be built on the steeper northern descent from the south Auckland summit which is prone … View more
The track to Mangere Mountain's summit is getting a facelift.

It will be recreated with aggregate stone paths, basalt rock steps and rest areas with seating at key viewing areas.

A floating staircase will be built on the steeper northern descent from the south Auckland summit which is prone to erosion from foot traffic.

Work begins on May 17 and is expected to take five months to bring to fruition.

The goal is to preserve historic pa features and provide a safer, enhanced experience for pedestrians.

Also planned is a major redevelopment of the playground.

Inspired by the landscape, the design will reflect stories associated with the mountain and Maori culture.

A $1 million budget has been earmarked for the playground.

More details will be released later.

1297 days ago

Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who cleaned up South Auckland’s waterways!

Louise Beuvink from Beautification Trust

Thank you to everyone who came along for your huge effort at Te Puhinui Big Clean on Saturday! Around 500 people pitched in to clean up our waterways and protect our precious natural environment.

Volunteers removed tonnes of rubbish, including road cones, car parts, building materials, old … View more
Thank you to everyone who came along for your huge effort at Te Puhinui Big Clean on Saturday! Around 500 people pitched in to clean up our waterways and protect our precious natural environment.

Volunteers removed tonnes of rubbish, including road cones, car parts, building materials, old furniture and even a Harley Davidson motorcycle!

Want to help keep the Puhinui Stream clean?
We're asking local businesses, schools and community groups to adopt a spot along the Puhinui Stream and help keep it free of rubbish. Want to adopt a spot? Get in touch with us at admin@beautification.org.nz.

1297 days ago

Mahinga Kai - Forage with Riki Bennett

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Learning about plants and their purpose - from medicinal to edible, the legend of Maui and fire with Riki giving an impressive demonstration of traditional fire making with a Mahoe stick rubbed until it creates an ember. Meanwhile at NZSFW, the kai cooker smokes and steams our lamb, packages of … View moreLearning about plants and their purpose - from medicinal to edible, the legend of Maui and fire with Riki giving an impressive demonstration of traditional fire making with a Mahoe stick rubbed until it creates an ember. Meanwhile at NZSFW, the kai cooker smokes and steams our lamb, packages of plantain with coconut cream, wrapped in cabbage leaves, potatoes, spinach emulsion and finishing with golden syrup steamed pudding and caramelised coxes orange apples.
The next one will be in July this year.

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