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The numbers of Aucklanders paying their respects to fallen soldiers in the Vietnam War are on the ri…
Franklin Family Support Services (FFSS) will hold its first meth awareness workshop on August 22, at…
Almost 30,000 teachers and principals are striking for the first time in 24 years today.
What's your position? Do you support the strike or do you think teachers get paid enough?
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Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View moreHave you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.
The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.
Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.
So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Baby On The Move Pukekohe's owners were stoked with their win at the recent Pukekohe Business Associ…
Where’s the password?
Do you know how to access you spouse or parent’s computer in the event they are unable to do so because of illness or death?
Deborah Wilkinson, author of this little book about ensuring you have ticked all the boxes re your key financial, legal and other important … View moreWhere’s the password?
Do you know how to access you spouse or parent’s computer in the event they are unable to do so because of illness or death?
Deborah Wilkinson, author of this little book about ensuring you have ticked all the boxes re your key financial, legal and other important matters in a timely manner and that someone else knows how to locate these files or papers will talk about this on Wednesday 5th September. There is no cost to attend and copies of Deborah’s book will be available for $20. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure your affairs are in order before it’s too late!
The St Andrews Community Trust is sponsoring 2 FREE one hour sessions – note the time in your diary to attend either the 3pm and 7pm session.
Venue: St Andrew's Centre, 85 Queen Street, Waiuku.
Cost: FREE
Date: Wednesday 5 September 3pm and 7pm
This shop located out at the Waiuku Community Recycling Centre is helping to reduce landfill waste by upcycling goods that community members no longer need.
Tūākau Primary School student Abbigal McKay had no idea she would receive a national award at a rece…
Hi all, Mitre 10 have followed the example set by Bunnnings and will be phasing out all pesticides containing bee-killing neonicotinoids from its 82 nationwide stores from November.
Other retailers have said they have no plans to pull the pesticides from their shelves.
Now, do you think New … View moreHi all, Mitre 10 have followed the example set by Bunnnings and will be phasing out all pesticides containing bee-killing neonicotinoids from its 82 nationwide stores from November.
Other retailers have said they have no plans to pull the pesticides from their shelves.
Now, do you think New Zealand should put a blanket ban on pesticides containing these chemicals?
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Our new AA Motoring Auto Centre is now open at 119 Manuaku Road and we're ready to service your vehicle! To find out what level of service your car needs next, visit our website.
If it's car stuff, we can do it:
- All makes and models including European
- Fixed-price vehicle … View moreOur new AA Motoring Auto Centre is now open at 119 Manuaku Road and we're ready to service your vehicle! To find out what level of service your car needs next, visit our website.
If it's car stuff, we can do it:
- All makes and models including European
- Fixed-price vehicle servicing from $159
- Mechanical repairs
- Vehicle inspections
- Suspension, clutches, cambelts
- Battery charge, loan or replacement
- Diagnostic engine & component scans
- Brake inspections and repairs
- We can reset service lights
Give us a call on 09 238 6566 and check out our website for more information.
A severe weather watch is in place for Auckland as wild weather is expected from Monday evening. After a month of relatively quiet weather, Auckland is in for a busy 48 hours, MetService tweeted.
We're in for King tides, a couple of decent bursts of rain, and risk of severe gales on Tuesday… View moreA severe weather watch is in place for Auckland as wild weather is expected from Monday evening. After a month of relatively quiet weather, Auckland is in for a busy 48 hours, MetService tweeted.
We're in for King tides, a couple of decent bursts of rain, and risk of severe gales on Tuesday evening.
Monday evening would see heavy rain and strong westerly winds were expected on Tuesday. There will also be showers in these westerlies, some possibly thundery as well.A king tide was also expected at high tide this evening and Tuesday morning, he said.
Read more here
Fancy living somewhere a little different? Maybe a 152-year-old historic church building would suit …
Pukekohe High School students may have a solution for every parents' morning school lunch rush. The…
Most of us are familiar with state houses of the past, but let us take you on a journey through state houses of the future.
Our new standard house designs are all about making the build process smarter, faster, and more affordable. That means more quality homes for more Kiwis, sooner.
See … View moreMost of us are familiar with state houses of the past, but let us take you on a journey through state houses of the future.
Our new standard house designs are all about making the build process smarter, faster, and more affordable. That means more quality homes for more Kiwis, sooner.
See what these designs will look like in a typical New Zealand street with our 360 virtual tour.
Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive.
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