Waiake, Auckland

661 days ago

Okura Forest Festival Sat 18 Feb - grab your tickets!

The team from Friends of Okura Bush (FOOB)

Celebrate our natural world and enjoy amazing music with your family and friends at Auckland's largest environmental awareness music festival! As well as a full afternoon and evening of dazzling main stage artists, you can get involved in a fascinating range of workshops, browse our delightful… View moreCelebrate our natural world and enjoy amazing music with your family and friends at Auckland's largest environmental awareness music festival! As well as a full afternoon and evening of dazzling main stage artists, you can get involved in a fascinating range of workshops, browse our delightful eco-friendly stalls and sample sumptuous local food!

Your ticket and donation will go directly to protecting one of the last stands of remnant coastal forest and New Zealand’s largest estuary marine reserve. Over the last 6 years Okura Forest Festival has raised over $75K. This year we aim to have the biggest and most incredible festival ever and raise over $35K!

Saturday 18th Feb From 11am till 11pm

MUSIC LINEUP:
Sam Bartells - Big Tasty Band - The Rvmes - Levi Lights On - Joydah Mae - Caught Inside - Strangely Arousing - Henika - Ungus Ungus Ungus - Odds & Ends - Mema Wilda - Sarah Fadness - Marmalade - Brian Baker - Freya - Beattie Brothers


2023 Workshops to be announced soon

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Thanks for your support.

If you're keen to be involved or help in any way please contact info@okurabush.org.nz

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661 days ago

Waitangi ki Manukau cancelled due to storm

The Team from Auckland Council

📣 Following this week’s severe weather that has affected Tāmaki Makaurau, we have made the tough decision with our event partner Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA) to cancel Waitangi ki Manukau 2023.

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661 days ago

Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens - 5km Special Guided Nature Trail Walk (Wed 22nd Feb 0930)

Adrian from Albany Heights

This will be conducted by David Bayly who has extensive knowledge of both the history as well as flora and fauna of the area.

The walk covers around 5kms of rolling terrain and crosses through some of the most beautiful countryside in the area including trails not normally open to the public; so… View more
This will be conducted by David Bayly who has extensive knowledge of both the history as well as flora and fauna of the area.

The walk covers around 5kms of rolling terrain and crosses through some of the most beautiful countryside in the area including trails not normally open to the public; so a real one-off opportunity.

The trails are not overly physically challenging but solid walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather is definitely advised.

Please see attached pdf for more details.

Special Trail Walk Wed 22nd Feb 0930.pdf Download View

661 days ago

Our Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale is here!!

Beds 4 U

Celebrate Waitangi Day in the best way: With big savings and better zzz’s—upgrade your bed today. Get massive discounts of up to 60% Off on NZ-made beds & mattresses with Free Local Delivery* (Use code:WAITANGI23)

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
- 60-Night's Comfort … View more
Celebrate Waitangi Day in the best way: With big savings and better zzz’s—upgrade your bed today. Get massive discounts of up to 60% Off on NZ-made beds & mattresses with Free Local Delivery* (Use code:WAITANGI23)

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
- 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee
- 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business
- 19 stores across North Island
- Earn Flybuys with us

Apply Code (WAITANGI23) to your cart for Free Shipping on online orders above $999 and only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last.
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661 days ago

Enrol now in 2023!

Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi

Learn with us

Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and … View more
Learn with us

Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and undergraduate degrees to Master and Doctorate level. With subjects including, education, humanities, indigenous studies, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, radio broadcasting, sciences, marae centred learning and much more! With delivery available at multiple sites and some with online delivery we invite you to find out more.

It isn’t too late to enrol! Contact us now
Find out more

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664 days ago

Poll: Should we be taking more action on climate change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With torrential rain and flooding caused by an 'atmospheric river', should this event convince us all that climate change is real and we need to be taking action?

*Add NFP if you don't wish for your comments to be used for We Say You Say in the local papers.*

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Should we be taking more action on climate change?
  • 66.8% Yes, we need to do more
    66.8% Complete
  • 10.9% No, there's no such thing as climate change
    10.9% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 18.4% There's nothing we can do about climate change
    18.4% Complete
2675 votes
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663 days ago

Queen Bed

Felicity from Murrays Bay

Expensive when new. No longer needed spare Queen bed. Inner sprung mattress and base. Good condition and dry. $150. To collect.

Price: $150

663 days ago

Important Notice - Facilities

The Team from Auckland Council

We are taking a cautious approach to opening our facilities this morning and will open them when and where we safely can. This may mean delayed openings for some and closures for others.

Please check individual facilities for further details such as:
www.aucklandleisure.co.nz...
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We are taking a cautious approach to opening our facilities this morning and will open them when and where we safely can. This may mean delayed openings for some and closures for others.

Please check individual facilities for further details such as:
www.aucklandleisure.co.nz...
www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz......

Keep an eye on the Auckland Emergency Management website for the latest updates on the storm:
bit.ly...

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664 days ago

A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

William Sanders Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include … View more
Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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664 days ago

Auckland floods: 'Massive crack' as multiple trees smash into Auckland home

Mildred Armah Reporter from North Shore Times

An Auckland family were left fearing for their lives on Friday when raging floodwaters uprooted several trees and brought them crashing down into their North Shore home.

Sherrie Edwards​ was trying to clear some flood water which had made its way down her driveway in Northcote on Friday … View more
An Auckland family were left fearing for their lives on Friday when raging floodwaters uprooted several trees and brought them crashing down into their North Shore home.

Sherrie Edwards​ was trying to clear some flood water which had made its way down her driveway in Northcote on Friday evening when she heard a “massive crack”.

“It was then followed by a ‘whoosh’ and I looked up, and I was like ‘oh my god’. The whole side of the bank had gone,” Edwards said.

665 days ago

Disposing of storm-related waste

The Team from Auckland Council

To assist Aucklanders in disposing of debris and other storm-related waste on their properties and in the community, as quickly and efficiently as possible, we’ve compiled the following information and advice.

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665 days ago

What to expect from flood-damaged building inspections

The Team from Auckland Council

We are undertaking rapid building assessments across the region to determine whether a building is safe to occupy and whether it poses a safety risk to others.

Following an inspection, a building will receive either a white, yellow or red placard – or sticker. Find out what it means by … View more
We are undertaking rapid building assessments across the region to determine whether a building is safe to occupy and whether it poses a safety risk to others.

Following an inspection, a building will receive either a white, yellow or red placard – or sticker. Find out what it means by clicking on 'Read More'.

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665 days ago

Free cloths and household items

Raffaela from Torbay - Long Bay

Be aware this offer is to help family in distress due to flooding. Free clothes, warn jackets, linen duvet and household / kitchen items for free. all has to go by this Wednesday. Long Bay area by appointment only

Free

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666 days ago

Rethink.nz is a great way to replace single use bags

Marisse from Murrays Bay

Did you know single use plastic produce bags are being phased out

I’ve purchased these great bags from rethink.nz. How about supporting a great local business.

They’re versatile, come in large and small and keep my produce fresh.

Popup shop setup if you're in the neighbourhood pop in… View more
Did you know single use plastic produce bags are being phased out

I’ve purchased these great bags from rethink.nz. How about supporting a great local business.

They’re versatile, come in large and small and keep my produce fresh.

Popup shop setup if you're in the neighbourhood pop in and say hi. Spread the word - bargains galore in store.

6 Broadway, Newmarket
Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm
Sat 10am-1pm

666 days ago

Flood damage

Bob Blades from Blades Building Crew

We are working over the holiday period ,and do all 24/7emergency insurance work, ring Bob on 0220430047
Thanks

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