Totara Park – Alfriston, Auckland

1460 days ago

Poll: Do you support a rates rise of 5 per cent in Auckland?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Aucklanders will see their rates bills soar 5 per cent to help counteract a $1 billion fall in council revenue over the next four years.

The one-off hike, up from a planned 3.5 per cent increase, will add $36 to the rates bill of an average value home before annual increases … View more
Hi neighbours,

Aucklanders will see their rates bills soar 5 per cent to help counteract a $1 billion fall in council revenue over the next four years.

The one-off hike, up from a planned 3.5 per cent increase, will add $36 to the rates bill of an average value home before annual increases return to the previous path of 3.5 per cent rises.

The proposed increase is included in the update of Auckland Council's 10-year budget, which starts in July.

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

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Do you support a rates rise of 5 per cent in Auckland?
  • 9% Yes
    9% Complete
  • 87.6% No
    87.6% Complete
  • 3.4% Undecided. It's too complex.
    3.4% Complete
1714 votes
1462 days ago

Poll: Do you support council turning on splashpads in the drought?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

All seven council-owned splashpads across Tāmaki Makaurau will be open over the summer, despite water restrictions in place due to the drought.

Meanwhile, locals will be pinged for using a hose without the correct nozzle.

The council says splashpads recycle a high percentage of water, and … View more
All seven council-owned splashpads across Tāmaki Makaurau will be open over the summer, despite water restrictions in place due to the drought.

Meanwhile, locals will be pinged for using a hose without the correct nozzle.

The council says splashpads recycle a high percentage of water, and the centres themselves have made significant water savings in the last nine months.

Do you support council turning on splashpads in the drought?

Please vote and explain your views in the comments!

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Do you support council turning on splashpads in the drought?
  • 45.6% Yes
    45.6% Complete
  • 54.4% No
    54.4% Complete
1102 votes
1455 days ago

Looking for large cardboard boxes for moving house

Rajeev from Flat Bush

Hi Neighbours! Looking for large cardboard boxes for moving house. Have explored PaknSave variety already but they are open boxes and not suitable. If anyone has moved house and have these lying unused, would appreciate the help of giving these away please. Many thanks.

Free

1455 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!

Christmas hours: Closing 23rd December @ midday and re-opening Monday 11th January @ 9am
Find out more

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1455 days ago

Government grants now available

EECA

Everyone deserves a warm, comfortable home.

See if you’re eligible for free insulation and 90% off heaters with a Warmer Kiwi Homes grant.

For more details visit WarmerKiwiHomes.govt.nz
Learn more

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1455 days ago

Turmeric Flavours of India

Sonia from Takanini

Try Amazing deals at Turmeric flavours of india
Lunch combo is $10.99 Any Curry+Rice+Butter Naan+can of Drink
Dinner Combo is $12.99 Any Curry+ Rice+Butter Naan+ Can of drink.
(Excluding Indo Chinese, Seafood and Goat)
For orders call us on 09-5583216
OR
Order Online
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Try Amazing deals at Turmeric flavours of india
Lunch combo is $10.99 Any Curry+Rice+Butter Naan+can of Drink
Dinner Combo is $12.99 Any Curry+ Rice+Butter Naan+ Can of drink.
(Excluding Indo Chinese, Seafood and Goat)
For orders call us on 09-5583216
OR
Order Online
www.turmericflavoursofindia.co.nz...

1455 days ago

Jumpflex Trampoline

Savio from Clover Park

3 year old Jumplex trampoline in good condition. Built for the family 150 kgs weight rating
Currently online for $699.00.

Need to have it gone ASAP.

Pick up from Clover Park. House has a pet. BUYER MUST DISMANTLE AND PICK UP this week.

Price: $50

1456 days ago

Need Christmas gifts in a hurry?

Not Socks Gifts Ltd

Avoid the malls & shop at NZ’s #1 online gift store. We have a HUGE range of fun, new & different Christmas gifts that you won’t find anywhere else.

AND… if it’s on our website, it’s in our warehouse – so you’ll receive your order within 24 to 72hrs. Plus, delivery is FREEView more
Avoid the malls & shop at NZ’s #1 online gift store. We have a HUGE range of fun, new & different Christmas gifts that you won’t find anywhere else.

AND… if it’s on our website, it’s in our warehouse – so you’ll receive your order within 24 to 72hrs. Plus, delivery is FREE over $85.

Proudly New Zealand owned & operated for over 10 years.
Find out more

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1456 days ago

Relay For Life is an inspiring community experience

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Every step around the track at Relay For Life symbolises our unstoppable fight to create a future with less cancer. Find an event near you. Learn more

1457 days ago

Water tank charge hike in rural Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

From March 1, it will cost rural communities more to fill up their water tanks.

The cost to fill a tanker with 10,000 litres of water will rise by about $25 from $13.86 to $39 (+GST).

It reflects the cost of providing water at filling stations- a service which has been heavily … View more
Hi neighbours,

From March 1, it will cost rural communities more to fill up their water tanks.

The cost to fill a tanker with 10,000 litres of water will rise by about $25 from $13.86 to $39 (+GST).

It reflects the cost of providing water at filling stations- a service which has been heavily subsidised for many years, Watercare says.

The new charge comes into force during the summer peak to reduce pressure on rural and coastal communities.

For those of you in rural Auckland on tank water, what is your view on the increase?

And your reasons?

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

1465 days ago

Auckland Museum's new look South Atrium

The Team from Auckland Museum

The brass is polished, the artworks are hung and our Museum whānau are getting ready to welcome you in! We’re now putting the final touches on Te Ao Mārama, your new South Atrium, opening next Thursday 3 December.

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1459 days ago

Would you pay 44 cents a week for more climate change action?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland Council and the Government have declared climate emergencies. But the proposed 10 year budget, spruns a bolder action programme that would cost 44 cents a week more per ratepayer. Do you agree? Read the story below:

1457 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get … View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy instructions.
Register now

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1457 days ago

A new space for all Aucklanders

The Team from Auckland Museum

After being closed for approximately 18 months, the doors to Te Ao Mārama, your new South Atrium, are now open.

So much thought and care and mahi has gone into ensuring the newly renovated space is a place for everyone. It reopens with new experiences, artworks, food and retail offers, as well … View more
After being closed for approximately 18 months, the doors to Te Ao Mārama, your new South Atrium, are now open.

So much thought and care and mahi has gone into ensuring the newly renovated space is a place for everyone. It reopens with new experiences, artworks, food and retail offers, as well as the international special exhibition Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO® Brick Creations. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Image 1 credit: Dennis Radermacher.
Plan your visit

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1460 days ago

Freshwater Prawns and Fresh Mudcrabs

Depak from Manurewa

I am just here to get some feedback on something I will be keen to do very soon business wise. I have been taking some time to do some research etc on this. I have the intention to bring in freshwater prawns and hopefully live mud crabs into New Zealand from overseas.Freshwater prawns will b e … View moreI am just here to get some feedback on something I will be keen to do very soon business wise. I have been taking some time to do some research etc on this. I have the intention to bring in freshwater prawns and hopefully live mud crabs into New Zealand from overseas.Freshwater prawns will b e pretty much fresh, caught, packed and sent to me all within the week. Mudcrabs will be live, is I have the intention of selling as soon as I pick them up from the airport, even if it is midnight, I will sell from my address, (which I have licence for from Auckland Council) And I am looking for any feedback, negative or positive, I will take it on the chin no problems..I will get the first batch hopefully by christmas. I have some positive feedbacks from restaurants from Auckland and wellington and would like to hear from anyone in public as my intention is to sell at the local Manurewa and Otara markets and possibly Hamilton and Takapuna markets to cater for the asian and other communities who are more keen on prawns and mud crabs. I look forward to the feedback. Thanks guys..

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