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1527 days ago

NZTA warns it could close the Auckland Harbour Bridge during storm

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours. Transport authorities have pulled double-decker buses from the Auckland Harbour Bridge and are warning it could close completely during a massive storm forecast for much of the country. this weekend.

MetService previously said travel disruptions are likely this weekend, as severe … View more
Hi neighbours. Transport authorities have pulled double-decker buses from the Auckland Harbour Bridge and are warning it could close completely during a massive storm forecast for much of the country. this weekend.

MetService previously said travel disruptions are likely this weekend, as severe gales, heavy rain and big waves batter the country, followed by cold Antarctic air bringing snow to low levels in the deep south.

Meteorologists believe the storm could be “one of the most widespread severe weather events this year”.

Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) general manager of transport services Brett Gliddon advised motorcyclists and those driving high-sided vehicles to avoid the bridge.

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1527 days ago

Register now for Kerikeri Half Marathon

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Get involved in running the Half Marathon while enjoying the stunning countryside. The 21.1km course is mostly downhill starting in Okaihau and finishing in the Kerikeri Domain. This is a great community event for all experience levels running the 5K or 10K to your first half on Saturday, 21 … View moreGet involved in running the Half Marathon while enjoying the stunning countryside. The 21.1km course is mostly downhill starting in Okaihau and finishing in the Kerikeri Domain. This is a great community event for all experience levels running the 5K or 10K to your first half on Saturday, 21 November.

All funds you raise go towards supporting cancer patients and their whānau.
Register now

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1529 days ago

MEET THE CANDIDATES for PORT WAIKATO

Virginia Warren from BPW Franklin Inc

September 29th at The Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St., Pukekohe, Please be seated by 8pm
This meeting is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and is hosted by BPW Franklin Inc. Please pass invitation on to colleagues, friends and family
An opportunity to hear the candidates policies and how they may effect Franklin … View more
September 29th at The Cosmopolitan Club, Nelson St., Pukekohe, Please be seated by 8pm
This meeting is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and is hosted by BPW Franklin Inc. Please pass invitation on to colleagues, friends and family
An opportunity to hear the candidates policies and how they may effect Franklin lives.
Dinner is optional: Cosmopolitan Club restaurant 6 for 6.30pm. Cost $30. Please prepay and register before 8pm on Saturday 26th bpwfranklinsec@gmail.com

Lucie Rutherfurd - Outdoor party
Mark Ball - Heartland NZ
Andrew Bayley - National
Baljit Kaur - Labour
John Reeves - NZ First
Ian Cummings - Independent

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1530 days ago

Why 2021 will be the year of the long weekend

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once … View more
Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once you’ve tacked on the weekends, you’ll end up getting a whopping 25 days off out of those 10 stat days, plus your region’s anniversary day.

To find out how to get the most out of your annual leave next year, click here.

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1528 days ago

Good morning Neighbors

Bradley from Waiuku

Waiuku Rotary invites you to meet the Electorate Candidates and hear what they have to say.
WHEN :- Monday 28 September 2020
TIME:- 18:00
WHERE:- Waiuku War Memorial Hall

Heartland- Mark Ball; Labour - Baljit Kaur; National- Andrew Bayly; Independent- Ian Cummings; ACT- David King; Outdoors- … View more
Waiuku Rotary invites you to meet the Electorate Candidates and hear what they have to say.
WHEN :- Monday 28 September 2020
TIME:- 18:00
WHERE:- Waiuku War Memorial Hall

Heartland- Mark Ball; Labour - Baljit Kaur; National- Andrew Bayly; Independent- Ian Cummings; ACT- David King; Outdoors- Lucie Rutherfurd; New Conservative- Steven Senn; Advance New Zealand- James MacGregor, NZ First- Jon Reeves.

1528 days ago

Become a detective at Auckland Museum

The Team from Auckland Museum

Follow clues and discover which stories are fact or fake with the kids these school holidays! Start our free trail by grabbing a free copy of The Tāmaki Truth from the Museum entrance and guide yourself through the Museum to reveal secrets and stories.

Free with Museum entry, running until … View more
Follow clues and discover which stories are fact or fake with the kids these school holidays! Start our free trail by grabbing a free copy of The Tāmaki Truth from the Museum entrance and guide yourself through the Museum to reveal secrets and stories.

Free with Museum entry, running until Sunday 11 October – read more here.
Learn more

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1528 days ago

Do you get our free gardening ezine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.

We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a … View more
In this week’s issue we say avocados are the fruit we all long to grow. It’s time to plant salad greens in containers, inspire junior gardeners, turn lawns into new garden beds and repot and feed hippeastrums.

We list 10 trees to plant to attract birds to your garden for shelter and a year-round food supply. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and there’s another chance to win Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1529 days ago

What is double glazing?

RetroFit Double Glazing - Auckland South

What is double glazing? We’ve put together some information that might help you with your research if you're considering getting retrofit double glazing click here to read. If you’re interested, we offer a free no obligation quote click here or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1529 days ago

Exceed retractable insect screens

Exceed - We Fix Windows & Doors

Keep out annoying bugs and enjoy the warmer weather ☀️?
With a whiff of Spring in the air now, you can start thinking about Summer…
Exceed’ s retractable insect screens for windows and doors are the perfect solution to enjoy a bug free and spray free home ?

Our clever screens can be pulled… View more
Keep out annoying bugs and enjoy the warmer weather ☀️?
With a whiff of Spring in the air now, you can start thinking about Summer…
Exceed’ s retractable insect screens for windows and doors are the perfect solution to enjoy a bug free and spray free home ?

Our clever screens can be pulled into place when needed, then pushed back into a discrete, tidy cassette when not in use.

✅They are smooth and easy to operate

✅They are stylish, robust and a significant innovation over old-style hinged or sliding screens that were permanently visible all year round

✅They can be colour matched to your joinery

✅They provide natural ventilation

✅They fit most window and door configurations including, hinged, bi-fold, sliders and French doors

Keep the bugs and mozzies away ?

Give us a call today on 0800 25 25 00 so we can make sure your order is placed early and the screens are ready for summertime!

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1529 days ago

Things change. You can too

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Take our degrees quiz and be in to win one of two Series 5 Apple watches. T&C’s apply. Learn more

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1530 days ago

Time to meet the Electorate Candidates

Bradley from Waiuku

Time to meet the Electorate Candidates at Waiuku War Memorial Hall See you there
Forward any questions to:
Waiuku.rotary@gmail.com


Waiuku Rotary invites you to meet the Electorate Candidates and hear what they have to say.
WHEN :- Monday 28 September 2020
TIME:- 18:00
WHERE:- Waiuku War … View more
Time to meet the Electorate Candidates at Waiuku War Memorial Hall See you there
Forward any questions to:
Waiuku.rotary@gmail.com


Waiuku Rotary invites you to meet the Electorate Candidates and hear what they have to say.
WHEN :- Monday 28 September 2020
TIME:- 18:00
WHERE:- Waiuku War Memorial Hall

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1530 days ago

Get free business advice from a business advisor.

Tāmaki AKL

Are you a local business owner? Then LEVEL UP is for you. We are offering free business skills workshops to local business owners or people who live in Glen Innes, Pt England or Panmure and have a business elsewhere. Afoa Tevita Malolo is General Manager – Social Transformation & Partnerships… View moreAre you a local business owner? Then LEVEL UP is for you. We are offering free business skills workshops to local business owners or people who live in Glen Innes, Pt England or Panmure and have a business elsewhere. Afoa Tevita Malolo is General Manager – Social Transformation & Partnerships for Tāmaki Regeneration Company.

The Panmure resident says that Level Up is designed to help local businesses get over the COVID speed bumps by connecting them with resources and support they can use to take their business to the next level. “It’s part of the overall regeneration programme to ensure our businesses are staying around in our town centres and other areas.”

Sign up here and one of the team will be in touch. Do it today and give your business a boost.
Find out more

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1530 days ago

Happy New Zealand Sign Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

NZ Sign Language is unique to our country and is one of New Zealand's three official languages, so those are some great reasons to celebrate it!
Check out the Neighbourly team trying their hand at simple greetings that you could sign in your neighbourhood.

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1530 days ago

Waiau Pa Boating Club AGM

Lorraine from Pukekohe

Thursday 15 October 2020
Waiau Pa Hall ar 7.30pm
All Welcome

1533 days ago

Coronavirus is more of a reason to sort out the stadium

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, It's easy to say things shouldn't be done because we need to focus on Covid-19 elimination, but maybe that's more of an argument to sort out the stadium plan. Read the story below.

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