Kawakawa Bay - Orere Point, Kawakawa Bay

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1761 days ago

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...

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1761 days ago

Are you building your own home or have you just finished? We're keen to hear from you

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

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The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.

Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1761 days ago

It matters where you study

Manukau Institute of Technology

MIT degree graduates earn more.*

Don't miss out, apply now for our 2020 intake .
Apply now

1762 days ago

Be in to win with The Editors’ Escape - 2 DAYS TO GO!

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Our friends at NZ House & Garden are giving away tickets to their popular House Tours this season. Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Visit www.editorsescape.co.nz... for more information and to secure your spot today.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

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1762 days ago

What Auckland should learn from from the Aussie bushfires

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The devastating Australian bushfires could be a foretaste of risks from global warming. So is Auckland moving fast enough to get it's climate change action underway ? Read the story below:

1762 days ago

Create a legacy website

The Mind Lab

Imagine building your own website and ensuring an everlasting connection with your children, grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren not yet born.

Web Design and Animation and Filmmaking are two modules in The Mind Lab’s Tech Toolbox that can make your legacy a reality.

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Imagine building your own website and ensuring an everlasting connection with your children, grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren not yet born.

Web Design and Animation and Filmmaking are two modules in The Mind Lab’s Tech Toolbox that can make your legacy a reality.

Tech Toolbox offers unique evening courses for adults who are keen to try something new by guiding groups through hands-on experience with a range of creative technologies.

Bookings are now open

View the schedule and book.

No experience necessary, just a willingness to have a go and see where your curiosity takes you.
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1762 days ago

Let’s respect the neighbourhood we live in

The Team from Auckland Council

If you see dumped rubbish call 0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867).

Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000.

Your waste is your responsibility. For more information on how to dispose of unwanted items check out aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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1763 days ago

Do more of what you love

Ryman village living lets you worry less and play more. Experience our retirement villages.

0800 555 103 | rymanhealthcare.co.nz
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1764 days ago

Animal Evac NZ deployed to Australia

Animal Evac NZ

With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, … View more
With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, international humanitarian aid, veterinary medicine, disaster victim identification, paramedicine, incident management, animal control, wildland firefighting and technical animal rescue.

Animal Evac is asking for donations to support their work on the ground in Australia and in responding to future emergencies. They are extremely grateful to the organisations and individuals who have already supported this deployment and helped make it possible.

To learn more about Animal Evac’s work and to stay up to date with their Australian deployment, follow them on Facebook or visit our Website
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1765 days ago

New year - new you?

Yvonne from The Real Life Coach Ltd

Let's make 2020 YOUR year for happiness and success. As your personal life coach I use positive psychology strategies to help you set and achieve goals, solve problems, and manage stress. Are you ready to turn over a new leaf? Give me a call and let's get started on that NEW YOU! … View moreLet's make 2020 YOUR year for happiness and success. As your personal life coach I use positive psychology strategies to help you set and achieve goals, solve problems, and manage stress. Are you ready to turn over a new leaf? Give me a call and let's get started on that NEW YOU! Your first one-hour consultation is absolutely FREE!

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1766 days ago

Aucklanders weigh in on proposed electorate changes

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland, your feedback is in regarding the Representation Commission's proposed electorate changes to help deal with overpopulation prior to this year's election.

Changes to the Manukau East electorate received the majority of the objections, with 64. Objectors were concerned the new … View more
Auckland, your feedback is in regarding the Representation Commission's proposed electorate changes to help deal with overpopulation prior to this year's election.

Changes to the Manukau East electorate received the majority of the objections, with 64. Objectors were concerned the new boundary would separate Panmure from Mt Wellington.

Fifty-eight people said the name Helensville would not represent the communities within the electorate, instead suggesting Atuanui, Mahurangi and Kaipara, or keeping the name Rodney.

Hibiscus Coast was put forward as an alternative name by many of the 21 Whangaparāoa objectors.

Boundary changes to Papakura were mostly supported by 22 people, while 22 objectors to the new Flat Bush electorate suggested adding areas from Botany and Manurewa and calling it Takanini, Flat Bush-Takanini, Manukau South, Manurewa East, Totara or Totara Park.

What do you think about the changes proposed for your electorate?

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1765 days ago

Recipe: Potato Salad with Classic Mayo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This will become a family favourite and a great dish to have in your repertoire.

Potato salad
2 cloves Garlic, crushed

800 g Small potatoes, washed

½ cup Mayonnaise, see recipe below
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This will become a family favourite and a great dish to have in your repertoire.

Potato salad
2 cloves Garlic, crushed

800 g Small potatoes, washed

½ cup Mayonnaise, see recipe below

2 Tbsp Parsley, chopped

2 Tbsp Mint leaves

1 Tbsp Capers, chopped

1 Gherkin, diced


Classic mayonnaise
1 pinch Salt

1 Egg, 1-2 yolks, room temperature

2 tsp Vinegar, or lemon juice

150 ml Canola oil


Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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1765 days ago

Campuses are open for 2020!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Tāmaki Makaurau Campus

Kia ora! Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways with a Kaupapa Māori philosophy open to all learners.

Our campus in Tāmaki Makaurau is located at 1/19 Lambie Drive, Manukau offering postgraduate … View more
Tāmaki Makaurau Campus

Kia ora! Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi are one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways with a Kaupapa Māori philosophy open to all learners.

Our campus in Tāmaki Makaurau is located at 1/19 Lambie Drive, Manukau offering postgraduate degrees in Māori and Indigenous studies, an undergraduate degree in Humanities – also, certificates in te Reo Māori, Study and Career Preparation with fee free programmes available. We also have marae centred courses throughout Auckland including Kai Oranga, Te Pou Hono and Community Education.

If you are looking for study options locally we’d love to hear from you!
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1766 days ago

Summer Sorted!

The Team from Auckland Council

Make the most of summer in Auckland with the huge range of events and activities on offer. There are outdoor cinemas, music at your local park, family activities, walking and sculpture trails, school holiday entertainment, fun days and evenings out, and lots of other ideas to help you enjoy our … View moreMake the most of summer in Auckland with the huge range of events and activities on offer. There are outdoor cinemas, music at your local park, family activities, walking and sculpture trails, school holiday entertainment, fun days and evenings out, and lots of other ideas to help you enjoy our beautiful region over the warmer months.

Whatever summer looks like to you, check out what's on in your local area with our handy guide.
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1766 days ago

Large cow hide.

Michael from Mangatawhiri - Maramarua

Can be picked up in Paparimu or New Lynn

Price: $300

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