Kawakawa Bay - Orere Point, Kawakawa Bay

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2486 days ago

Where will you be watching #vectorlights?

The Team from

Vector Lights is turning on Auckland Harbour Bridge on January 27 with a spectacular world-first solar, battery and peer-to-peer powered light and sound show.

Bring along a picnic and find a spot with a great view of the bridge. Tune in to Coast 105.4FM to hear the music that goes with the … View more
Vector Lights is turning on Auckland Harbour Bridge on January 27 with a spectacular world-first solar, battery and peer-to-peer powered light and sound show.

Bring along a picnic and find a spot with a great view of the bridge. Tune in to Coast 105.4FM to hear the music that goes with the show. The Vector Lights show will run every half hour until midnight. Coast 105.4FM will play for the 9:10pm and 9:30pm show, after that you can hear the sound on Vector.co.nz/lights.

You can also watch and listen live to the six minute light and sound show at facebook.co.nz/vectornz.

Vector Lights, part of a smart energy partnership between Vector and Auckland Council in collaboration with the NZ Transport Agency, will transform the Waitematā and become the guiding light toward a smart energy future.

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2486 days ago

Run for good with Team Red Cross Ports of Auckland Round The Bays

The team from Red Cross Auckland

Come and join Team Red Cross in the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event - we welcome all ages and levels of fitness! You don’t have to be a jogging junkie to join Team Red Cross. You can get together with friends and walk the whole way.

Walkers and runners like you, who take on a Red Cross … View more
Come and join Team Red Cross in the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event - we welcome all ages and levels of fitness! You don’t have to be a jogging junkie to join Team Red Cross. You can get together with friends and walk the whole way.

Walkers and runners like you, who take on a Red Cross Challenge to raise money at sporting events, help us run our programmes around New Zealand and overseas. This includes responding immediately after disasters like the 2016 earthquakes, running community programmes throughout New Zealand, supporting former refugees, transporting people to their medical appointments, teaching life-saving skills to children, supporting people in need overseas and so much more!

By choosing to run for Team Red Cross, you will ensure we can be here for good to help the people who need it most.
To enter go to link provided.
For more information contact Robyn.Brady@redcross.org.nz
or 09 260 4070

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2486 days ago

Be safe on the water - Carry a lifejacket

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

If you're out on the water this summer, you must carry a suitable lifejacket for every person on board your vessel.

Find more about how to be safe out on the water here: at.govt.nz...

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2487 days ago

Transform your outdoor living space!

Sunvue Pergolas

SUNVUE Covered Pergolas specialise in transforming your deck or patio into an all-weather outdoor entertaining living space. Our system can be powder coated almost any colour you like and our acrylic roofing will block out 99% of those harmful U.V. rays. All of our pergolas are custom built to suit… View moreSUNVUE Covered Pergolas specialise in transforming your deck or patio into an all-weather outdoor entertaining living space. Our system can be powder coated almost any colour you like and our acrylic roofing will block out 99% of those harmful U.V. rays. All of our pergolas are custom built to suit your desired space.

Call us on 0508 – SUNVUE (786-883) to book a free consultation or book online.

Check out our website for more ideas!

SUNVUE – “See the Difference”
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2487 days ago

Dog owners warned of serious risk posed by karaka berries

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council is warning dog owners about the risk of berries from karaka trees. The berries are highly toxic to dogs and consumption can be fatal.

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2488 days ago

Lots for kids at Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival this weekend

The Team from

This is a free, family-friendly festival at the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre this Sat - Mon. Kids can have a go at traditional Māori crafts, hear stories in te reo Māori and English, pull up a colourful beanbag or dance to live kapa haka and music, watch cartoons and try digital games.
Kids 8+ … View more
This is a free, family-friendly festival at the ANZ Viaduct Events Centre this Sat - Mon. Kids can have a go at traditional Māori crafts, hear stories in te reo Māori and English, pull up a colourful beanbag or dance to live kapa haka and music, watch cartoons and try digital games.
Kids 8+ can have a go paddling a waka, or sail on a double-hulled ocean-going waka hourua (5+; 5-8-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult). www.aucklandnz.com...

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2488 days ago

Tips to help you get your child to school

The Team from Auckland Transport

Find out about dedicated school bus routes or public bus and train services on the AT website or AT Metro App and use the Journey Planner to find options in your area. Find out more

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2488 days ago

How can the sun work for Aucklanders?

HRV Solar

Did you know that just one hour of sunlight could power the world’s energy needs for an entire year? So as the demand for sustainable energy grows, nature’s most abundant energy source shapes as the ideal solution. HRV Solar is here to help harness the power of the sun in your neighbourhood. More about solar

2488 days ago

Poll: A House Fire Can Become Fatal in .......

Mike Shaw from New Zealand Fire Region 1

A question from a firefighter???

Can you help Fire and Emergency NZ out by completing this quick poll.

We would like you to complete this statement by selecting the correct ending to this sentence:

A House Fire Can Become Fatal in .......
  • 30.8% 8 minutes
    30.8% Complete
  • 3.3% 10 minutes
    3.3% Complete
  • 2.1% 12 minutes
    2.1% Complete
  • 63.5% 5 minutes
    63.5% Complete
  • 0.3% 15 minutes
    0.3% Complete
389 votes
2489 days ago

Study English with confidence at DynaSpeak

DynaSpeak Auckland CBD

Studying English with DynaSpeak can be your passport to Kiwi life! Make friends, access further study and upgrade your career. Flexible times, short courses, excellent teachers and great locations. Not only is DynaSpeak a great place to learn English, it plays an important part in the social life … View moreStudying English with DynaSpeak can be your passport to Kiwi life! Make friends, access further study and upgrade your career. Flexible times, short courses, excellent teachers and great locations. Not only is DynaSpeak a great place to learn English, it plays an important part in the social life of new migrants to New Zealand. You can meet people who have similar experiences and situations while improving your communication skills.

The next course begins on 26 Feb, 2018. It runs for 18 weeks and when you successfully complete the course you will be awarded an NZQA approved New Zealand Certificate in English (NZCEL). We are currently taking enrolments for all levels and campuses (Albany, Mangere, Queen Street (CBD), New Lynn, Mt Roskill and Botany).

The courses are FREE if you are an NZ permanent resident or citizen. For more information click on your language below, visit our website, email courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz or phone 0800 355 344.

NZCEL Semesters 2018:
Semester A 2018
- Start date - 26 February 2018
- Finish date - 6 July 2018
- Midterm break - 16 April - 20 April 2018

Term break for three weeks July 9 - 27 July 2018

Semester B 2018
- Starting date - 30 July 2018
- Finishing date - 7 December 2018
- Midterm break - 1 October - 5 October 2018

For more information click on your language below:
- English
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Arabic
Find out more!

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2489 days ago

Māori artists and fashion designers exhibit this weekend

The Team from

Contemporary Maori arts & fashion are part of the free Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival, ANZ Viaduct Events Centre, this weekend. 41 Maori artists & designers exhibiting, plus artist korero, demonstrations and workshops. See www.aucklandnz.com... for more info.

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2489 days ago

The Harbourmaster in Auckland

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Did you know the Harbourmaster regulates navigation safety in all navigable waters within the Auckland region? Learn more about the Harbourmaster’s role in Auckland here: AT.govt.nz/harbourmaster

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2489 days ago

Registrations are now open for the Auckland Walk Challenge

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Registrations are now open to sign up for the Auckland Walk Challenge in March. Get your team sorted and register here: auckland.walkertracker.com... #StrideAKL

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2490 days ago

Poll: Should there be stricter testing on sunscreens?

Elesha Gordon from Neighbourly.co.nz

Almost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have … View moreAlmost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have mandatory standards for sunscreen? Read the full Stuff story here.

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Should there be stricter testing on sunscreens?
  • 93.3% Yes, it should have mandatory standards
    93.3% Complete
  • 1.4% No, I am happy with how it is.
    1.4% Complete
  • 3.5% I have found a brand I trust, so this doesn't affect me.
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.8% I don't know / I have no opinion
    1.8% Complete
3313 votes
2490 days ago

Book your 2018 inorganics collection now

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Bookings are now open for Auckland Council’s 2018 inorganic service, which will start making collections in late February.

It’s easy to make a booking. Simply visit the Auckland Council website and follow the steps.

More info in the OurAuckland link below.

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