Kawakawa Bay - Orere Point, Kawakawa Bay

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968 days ago

Updated property values out now

The Team from Auckland Council

Updated property values for the Auckland region are available now. Revaluation is just one of a number of factors that help determine rates. These values won’t impact rates until July 2022.

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973 days ago

Confused about getting dental implants? Here’s what you need to know

Dentist Auckland NZ, Drury

Getting dental implants has all sorts of horror stories attached to it, but, in reality, it is a simple process and not very painful.

Not many people will know about dental implants until they lose a tooth and need to replace it. The anticipation of the unknown makes people nervous.

In this … View more
Getting dental implants has all sorts of horror stories attached to it, but, in reality, it is a simple process and not very painful.

Not many people will know about dental implants until they lose a tooth and need to replace it. The anticipation of the unknown makes people nervous.

In this blog, we throw light on what dental implants are and what to expect when you get them.

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969 days ago

Are the kids finally back at school? phew..

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Aucklanders!

Gosh you've done well, does home schooling feel like a distant memory yet?

With the kids hopefully out of the house, now is the time to tackle some of those other jobs. Like your broadband or power bill, could you be saving money or just simply be on a better plan?

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Hey Aucklanders!

Gosh you've done well, does home schooling feel like a distant memory yet?

With the kids hopefully out of the house, now is the time to tackle some of those other jobs. Like your broadband or power bill, could you be saving money or just simply be on a better plan?

Compare what’s out there to find out! It’s easy as, our team will do all the work for you. We know you have enough going on, we won't start with the petrol prices!

Give us a bell now on 0508 226 672. We keep things stress and obligation free!

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969 days ago

What's the plan for weekend?

Auckland Transport

From 19 March we’re starting a six week trial for weekend Pine Harbour ferry services so you’ll be able to take a 35 minute cruise into the city centre. Jump on board and help make it a permanent service.

The trial will include trips on Good Friday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day public … View more
From 19 March we’re starting a six week trial for weekend Pine Harbour ferry services so you’ll be able to take a 35 minute cruise into the city centre. Jump on board and help make it a permanent service.

The trial will include trips on Good Friday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day public holidays (15, 18, 25 April).
Find out more

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971 days ago

Win one of five $100 vouchers!

Pukekohe Business Association

We are very excited to announce our sponsorship of a Whales Tail as part of the WWF Whale Tales 2022 project - an immersive art experience celebrating Aotearoa marine conservation.

When you visit our whale tail in the Pukekohe Town Square, look out for the 4 digit code and enter it into the free… View more
We are very excited to announce our sponsorship of a Whales Tail as part of the WWF Whale Tales 2022 project - an immersive art experience celebrating Aotearoa marine conservation.

When you visit our whale tail in the Pukekohe Town Square, look out for the 4 digit code and enter it into the free Whale Tales app (available for Android and iOS) to be in to win a $100 voucher to the Pukekohe business of your choice!

A new winner will be drawn fortnightly.
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971 days ago

Edible Plants by Diploma Level 5 Chefs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our new Diploma students dive into the great and endlessly diverse topic of creating and cooking with vegetables.
With so many different cooking methods, our focus is on textures and contrasts combined with precise seasoning and beautiful plating...we are off to a good start.

Here are some of … View more
Our new Diploma students dive into the great and endlessly diverse topic of creating and cooking with vegetables.
With so many different cooking methods, our focus is on textures and contrasts combined with precise seasoning and beautiful plating...we are off to a good start.

Here are some of the dishes they have prepared -
1. Beetroot Carpaccio with watercress, pine nuts and pear
2. Pickled carrots with ricotta & coriander
2. Mushroom Risotto
3. Cabbage rolls with goat feta cheese, spinach puree and crisp onion

972 days ago

Is your cost of living rapidly rising?

The Team from NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing! If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, rent or the mortgage and let’s not get started on the kids.

There’s one cost you can control! The household power and broadband bills. Read our top 5 reasons how comparing … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing! If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, rent or the mortgage and let’s not get started on the kids.

There’s one cost you can control! The household power and broadband bills. Read our top 5 reasons how comparing them, will help your household save money!

Kiwis don’t like switching much; we get worried or just fed up trying to make more hard decisions. It’s easy as though, we’ll help!

Our service is free, we’re Kiwis helping Kiwis compare what’s out there across PowerBroadband, and Money.
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980 days ago

Leave us a comment and be in to WIN!

Wasp Wipeout

Hi there Auckland,

Want to do your bit for Wasp Wipeout this year?

Our friends at Expra have given us 50 Stop Wasps Surface Spray cans to give exclusively to Neighbourly members this year!

Expra’s spray kills wasps on contact, eliminates nests and provides a safe jet spray up to four … View more
Hi there Auckland,

Want to do your bit for Wasp Wipeout this year?

Our friends at Expra have given us 50 Stop Wasps Surface Spray cans to give exclusively to Neighbourly members this year!

Expra’s spray kills wasps on contact, eliminates nests and provides a safe jet spray up to four metres for easy extermination.

It’s easy to enter, just leave a comment on this post and you’re in the draw!

Competition closes 10 March 2022. All winners will be notified via email.

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974 days ago

Annual Budget Focus: Local Board decision making

The Team from Auckland Council

As part of our Annual Budget 2022/2023 we are proposing to give local boards greater responsibility for making decisions on local services to ensure they meet the needs of our communities.
This backgrounder (click on 'Read More') explains what’s proposed and we are keen to get your … View more
As part of our Annual Budget 2022/2023 we are proposing to give local boards greater responsibility for making decisions on local services to ensure they meet the needs of our communities.
This backgrounder (click on 'Read More') explains what’s proposed and we are keen to get your views.
The budget consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 28 March 2022.
Find out more information and Have Your Say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023 here: bit.ly...

#AKHaveYourSay

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1002 days ago

Neighbours training together!

Sarah Moore from Froot Camp

Massive welcome to all our newbies! It’s been awesome to have so many new peeps join us thanks to our Neighbourly push. If you’re keen to get fit for FREE (no catches, promise), just rock up to the Domain. Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 9am. We meet at the back of the Museum … View moreMassive welcome to all our newbies! It’s been awesome to have so many new peeps join us thanks to our Neighbourly push. If you’re keen to get fit for FREE (no catches, promise), just rock up to the Domain. Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 9am. We meet at the back of the Museum 👊🏼👊🏼

975 days ago

Women in Wine: Celia Hay on making the most of lockdown

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Celia Hay, featured in the recent issue of the New Zealand Wine Growers Magazine with the Women in Wine Series.
Joelle Thomson writes about the Christchurch earthquake that forced Celia Hay to move to Auckland. After 10 years in the north 2021 was another challenging year. During the long … View more
Celia Hay, featured in the recent issue of the New Zealand Wine Growers Magazine with the Women in Wine Series.
Joelle Thomson writes about the Christchurch earthquake that forced Celia Hay to move to Auckland. After 10 years in the north 2021 was another challenging year. During the long uncertain months of tighter restrictions, Celia was working on a series of NZQA Micro-credentials (short part-time courses).

976 days ago

High School Cooking

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Wrapping up this week with students from Green Bay High school and St. Dominic's College as a part of their Cookery program in school. This week they have learned essential knife skills, traditional vegetable cuts, and Minestrone soup.

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976 days ago
980 days ago

Will everyone catch Covid in the current wave?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?

Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.

For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive … View more
For many it may well seem like Covid is closing in and infection is now seemingly unavoidable. Is this actually the case?

Keith Lynch investigates in his latest Stuff Explained column. You can read that here.

For more on the 'why' behind the news', sign up to receive 'Explained' straight to your inbox, here.

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979 days ago

Protect your garden in a changing climate

Climate Insights

Next to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will … View moreNext to our homes, our garden can be our most prized possession! If you want to protect yours from our changing climate: keep an eye out for Climate Insight’s next tool, which will identify any risks your garden may face and give you advice on how to mitigate them. Your personalised report will delve into projected changes in temperature, precipitation, heat waves, growing degree days and much more allowing you to future proof that special space!

Check out our website for more information: www.climateinsights.global....

To get a risk assessment for your home check out our residential property reports.
Find out more

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