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2469 days ago

Your kind words are priceless

The Team from Children's Day

Remind tamariki just how important and special they are. In this episode of Tamariki News, hear why praise and encouragement is so important for children. www.youtube.com...

2469 days ago

Consultation month is coming!

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Throughout March, we’re consulting on our 10-year Budget, as well as the draft Auckland Plan 2050. We also want to know what you think about our Pest Management Plan and our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. Have your say on the future of Auckland!

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2469 days ago

Former North Waikato church resurrected as a home for sale

Ruwade Bryant Reporter from Franklin County News

The former St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, built in 1904 and located in the North Waikato town of Pokeno, is no longer a place of religious worship - it has been converted into a home, and is now for sale.

Who would own this little piece of heaven?

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2469 days ago

Poll: Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
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Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
Click here to see the results and check out Lynda's top 10 tips to super fast veges

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Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?
  • 56.5% Yes, I'd do whatever it takes
    56.5% Complete
  • 34.8% I like growing my own produce but not on this scale
    34.8% Complete
  • 8.6% No, I'll stick to buying my fruit and veg
    8.6% Complete
1240 votes
2470 days ago

2018 Auckland Lantern Festival: 01-04 Mar 2018

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Come and enjoy New Zealand’s largest Chinese festival, celebrating the new Year of the Dog, in the Auckland Domain.

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2470 days ago

Who is going to the Pukekohe Swap Meet?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

It's a popular event, with people traveling across the country to attend - a little birdie told us a couple is even coming from across the ditch to check it out!

Are you planning on going?
If you've been before, we'd love to know what you thought - or what your best buy/sell/swap… View more
It's a popular event, with people traveling across the country to attend - a little birdie told us a couple is even coming from across the ditch to check it out!

Are you planning on going?
If you've been before, we'd love to know what you thought - or what your best buy/sell/swap was!

If you don't wish for your comments to be used for publication, please put NP at the end of your comment.

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2470 days ago

Enfield Sofa Bed

Furniture Now - Pukekohe

Was $199 Now $99 come check them out in store now
must end 5th march 2018

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2470 days ago

Trains cancelled, motorway queues building as March Madness hits

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Auckland commuters are facing hour-long delays as semester one begins amid a massive rail workers' strike.
The annual bout of road mayhem, dubbed March Madness, has jumped the gun by a few days this year, with semester one starting on Monday.
* Are you affected by March Madness? Send your … View more
Auckland commuters are facing hour-long delays as semester one begins amid a massive rail workers' strike.
The annual bout of road mayhem, dubbed March Madness, has jumped the gun by a few days this year, with semester one starting on Monday.
* Are you affected by March Madness? Send your tips, pictures and videos to newstips@stuff.co.nz

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2470 days ago

Hospitality courses at NZMA can help get you a job!

NZMA

Create cocktails. Make great coffee. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry.
 
You’ll study:
- in a real bar and gain work experience in a café
- receive support and … View more
Create cocktails. Make great coffee. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry.
 
You’ll study:
- in a real bar and gain work experience in a café
- receive support and encouragement from your tutors
- graduate with a nationally recognised qualification

Come visit the Auckland South campus for a coffee and tour their facilities. Or go to one of the information evenings, that run every two weeks from 5pm to 7pm, find out more here.

Know anyone or want to enrol yourself?
Courses start in February and March, so get in touch with NZMA and enrol today.
Find out more

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2470 days ago

Waiuku Rotary Sunset Beach walk

Bradley from Waiuku

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible.
To all the neighbours who participated a big thank you.
Hopefully we see you next year.

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2470 days ago

Make an effort to put children first

The Team from Children's Day

Whether we have kids of our own or not, every one of us has a role to play in making sure that Kiwi kids feel safe, loved and able to reach their potential. Children's Day, which is held on the first Sunday of March, is a time to pause, reflect and honour our children, and an opportunity for … View moreWhether we have kids of our own or not, every one of us has a role to play in making sure that Kiwi kids feel safe, loved and able to reach their potential. Children's Day, which is held on the first Sunday of March, is a time to pause, reflect and honour our children, and an opportunity for all New Zealanders to think about the collective responsibility we all have to put our tamariki first.

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2471 days ago

Temporary timetable on trains due to industrial action

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Due to industrial action by the RMTU trains on the Southern, Western and Eastern Lines will run on a 20-minute frequency during peak on weekdays until 16 March. Six-car trains will run on as many services as possible. Please plan ahead: at.govt.nz...

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