Westmere, Auckland

1180 days ago

Locals fume after approval of earthworks for replacement Huia Water Treatment Plant

Lucy Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for … View more
Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for resource consent to carry out earthworks and vegetation removal for the upcoming replacement of the Huia Water Treatment Plant.

Titirangi Protection Group’s (TPG) spokeswoman Belynda Groot said “it’s totally wrong” for consent to be given after abundant evidence from kauri dieback and ecology experts at the resource consent hearing in April this year advised against the build.

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1177 days ago

Fabrication apprenticeship available in Rosedale.

Competenz

SRS group have highly skilled engineers that are able to pass on their skills and knowledge in this Junior Fabricator apprenticeship position available now!

Do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Get in touch now

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1177 days ago

We’re making every suburb central

Auckland Light Rail

Bringing light rail to Auckland will be a game changer. Light rail will come every five minutes to the city and other destinations.

Visit lightrail.co.nz to learn more and share your views.
Find out more

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1181 days ago

Massive villa relocation "absolute madness"

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

What a pleasure to meet Hayley Parsons of Clarks Beach, Auckland. She and husband Chris relocated this huge three-storey villa from Palmerston North to Auckland, and project managed the rebuild of Huntly House from London. Wonderful house, wonderful history.

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1177 days ago

Surfcaster Rod Holder

Hamish from Freemans Bay

Stainless Steel Surfcaster Rod Holder.

Homemade in NZ. Perfect for surfcasting from the beach. Length: 1m.

Pickup available.

Price: $50

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1177 days ago

Stainless Toilet Roll Holder

Hamish from Freemans Bay

Stainless steel toilet paper holder.

Height: 450mm
Holds 4 rolls.

Homemade in NZ. Pickup available.

Price: $40

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1177 days ago

Stainless Paper Towel Holder

Hamish from Freemans Bay

Stainless steel paper towel holder.

Height: 320mm

Homemade in NZ. Pickup available.

Price: $40

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1177 days ago

Bookshelf

Hamish from Freemans Bay

Small, sturdy bookshelf.

62cm x 29cm x 89cm (L,W,H)

Only selling due to reduced space. Some surface damage but still in decent condition. Can hold a lot of books.

Price: $25

1178 days ago

Changes to Auckland ferry services from Monday

Caroline Williams Reporter from Community News

Kia ora koutou neighbours. Changes are coming to Auckland’s ferry services following the opening of six new piers in the city centre.

The changes, which come into effect on Monday, follow the completion of a $350 million upgrade of the downtown waterfront.

The new piers has resulted in the … View more
Kia ora koutou neighbours. Changes are coming to Auckland’s ferry services following the opening of six new piers in the city centre.

The changes, which come into effect on Monday, follow the completion of a $350 million upgrade of the downtown waterfront.

The new piers has resulted in the renumbering of those at the downtown ferry terminal, Auckland Transport (AT) has advised.

The timing of some services will be altered to accommodate the new piers, and some new services will be added.

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1184 days ago

Auckland funeral home left body 'to rot' until money was paid, wife says

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, a grieving widow claims her husband's body was left to rot for months by a funeral home who demanded she pay them $12,000.

Wei Chen, 39, died in February 2020 after being struck by a boat while diving near Auckland’s Motutapu Island.

He left behind his wife Nan Jiang, … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a grieving widow claims her husband's body was left to rot for months by a funeral home who demanded she pay them $12,000.

Wei Chen, 39, died in February 2020 after being struck by a boat while diving near Auckland’s Motutapu Island.

He left behind his wife Nan Jiang, who had been living separately from him since 2017, and their 5-year-old son Rex.

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1178 days ago

Sustainable & Affordable means everything to us

The Warehouse

If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
 
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Look for the Better Cotton Initiative … View more
If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
 
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Look for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) branding when you’re
browsing the racks, and you’ll see we’re proud to invest in making cotton production more sustainable.

Look for the FSC label on wood and paper products we stock, and you’ll see we’re dedicated to protecting our forests.

Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
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1178 days ago
1179 days ago

National Wine Tasting Competition

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking for a fun Sunday activity to do with your friends? ?
Get together a group of 4 people to compete in the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland this Sunday, 4 July for a National Wine Tasting Competition hosted by the New Zealand Sommeliers & Wine Professionals Association.
Teams will be presented … View more
Looking for a fun Sunday activity to do with your friends? ?
Get together a group of 4 people to compete in the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland this Sunday, 4 July for a National Wine Tasting Competition hosted by the New Zealand Sommeliers & Wine Professionals Association.
Teams will be presented with a series of 8 wines (4 white and 4 red) and asked 5 questions about each wine. Time is limited! The winner will then compete with other regional winners on Sunday, 1 August 2021 for the National Trophy.
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Sunday, 4 July from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.

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1180 days ago

Curved Gaming monitor wanted

Andrea from Morningside

Hi, I was cleaning my sons room and broke his gaming monitor I bought for his last birthday. Is there a 21 inch curved working gaming monitor surplus to your needs? Thank you

1179 days ago

Building a New Life After Separation

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

Surviving separation after a relationship can bring a range of emotions such as loss, anger, confusion and an invitation to build a new life
Over the course of one day, the group will be gently guided in an interactive environment where you can learn from each other, and share practical skills on … View more
Surviving separation after a relationship can bring a range of emotions such as loss, anger, confusion and an invitation to build a new life
Over the course of one day, the group will be gently guided in an interactive environment where you can learn from each other, and share practical skills on ways to rebuild your life.

Part of rebuilding your life can include:
- reclaiming your identity
- identifying and setting boundaries
- setting new life goals
- redefining your values
- exploring a new sense of self.

Dates: Saturday 31st July 2021
Time: 9:30am – 5pm
Location: 4 Warnock St, Grey Lynn
Cost: $50 – $80 sliding scale (if you can't manage the cost please let us know as there are sponsored places).

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