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.

2536 days ago

Catch a selfie with Santa this weekend...

Harvey Norman

Hey neighbours, did you know that you and the kids can catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend? Head in store for a FREE 6x4 photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. If you're still looking for the perfect gift for friends and family, grab a Santa Photo … View moreHey neighbours, did you know that you and the kids can catch Santa at your local Harvey Norman this weekend? Head in store for a FREE 6x4 photo with Santa between 11am – 2pm this Saturday and Sunday. If you're still looking for the perfect gift for friends and family, grab a Santa Photo pack! Find out more about Santa's visit here.

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2536 days ago

Your Homed intro...

Colleen O'Hanlon Reporter from Homed

Hi there, it's nice to 'meet' you. You might be new to Homed so I thought I'd let you know we're the new-ish kid on the block when it comes to serving up inspiring ideas for your home and outdoor spaces.

We'd love to hear from you - especially if you have a … View more
Hi there, it's nice to 'meet' you. You might be new to Homed so I thought I'd let you know we're the new-ish kid on the block when it comes to serving up inspiring ideas for your home and outdoor spaces.

We'd love to hear from you - especially if you have a fabulous or interesting home you'd like to share with your neighbours and our audience.

Otherwise, stay posted for great ideas coming your way. You can find us at www.homed.co.nz... and hear a little more from me in the video.

Bye for now.

2536 days ago

Travel alert: No trains will be operating this Friday ( 8 Dec)

Communications from Franklin Local Board

No trains will be operating from 2am on Friday until 2am on Saturday because of industrial action.

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2536 days ago

Trains will not run tomorrow, please help spread the jam

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

With trains not running tomorrow due to industrial action, we encourage everyone to help spread the jam.

Roads may be busier as result, please consider carpooling with neighbours or friends tomorrow to help take more cars off the road: www.smarttravel.org.nz...

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2536 days ago

Trains will not run tomorrow, plan your journey ahead

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Tomorrow there will be no trains running due to industrial action. Plan your journey for the day with our Journey Planner.

Be sure to use the ‘advanced’ setting, to select bus and ferry services only: AT.govt.nz/journeyplanner

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2537 days ago

Parcel Leave - for first time delivery

NZ Post

Are you buying gifts online this festive season? You can make sure they arrive at your place first time with Parcel Leave. Simply tell us where to leave your parcel if you can’t be home to sign for it. It could be in the playhouse, under the BBQ, next to the shed or anywhere else that’s nice … View moreAre you buying gifts online this festive season? You can make sure they arrive at your place first time with Parcel Leave. Simply tell us where to leave your parcel if you can’t be home to sign for it. It could be in the playhouse, under the BBQ, next to the shed or anywhere else that’s nice and dry.
Sign up for Parcel Leave now.
Sign up for Parcel Leave

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2537 days ago

The Neighbourly Christmas Elves have gone NUTS

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Sleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...

Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if … View more
Sleigh bells are ringing and the end of the year is approaching. We've been celebrating the lead up to Christmas by giving away sacks of goodies to our members! Today is day THREE of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...

Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if you, or your neighbour have won something special from us!
Are you a winner?

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2537 days ago

Plan your travel ahead of industrial action on train services

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

No trains will be operating from 2am on Friday until 2am on Saturday because of industrial action, plan your travel ahead: at.govt.nz...

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2538 days ago

Join our Christmas 1 day sale celebrations this Thursday

SuperValue New Zealand

Hi neighbours! As part of our Christmas celebrations, we're holding a Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Thursday 7th Dec! Pop in and see us to get a whole heap of awesome savings and gear up for the festive season ahead. We have Ryans cooked ham for $7.99 kg, Bouton D'or cheese for $1.99 each, … View moreHi neighbours! As part of our Christmas celebrations, we're holding a Christmas 1 DAY SALE this Thursday 7th Dec! Pop in and see us to get a whole heap of awesome savings and gear up for the festive season ahead. We have Ryans cooked ham for $7.99 kg, Bouton D'or cheese for $1.99 each, plus loads more. We look forward to seeing you in-store! Find out more

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2538 days ago

Free permits for driving on beaches

Communications from Franklin Local Board

One of the super cool things to do over summer is to take your car for a drive along a spectacular west coast beach.

Aucklanders are fortunate to have two stunning beaches – Karioitahi and Muriwai – where you’re allowed to drive, provided you have a permit.
Getting a permit costs nothing … View more
One of the super cool things to do over summer is to take your car for a drive along a spectacular west coast beach.

Aucklanders are fortunate to have two stunning beaches – Karioitahi and Muriwai – where you’re allowed to drive, provided you have a permit.
Getting a permit costs nothing and only takes about five minutes. Even better, it can all be done online.
Beaches are legal roads and all road rules – seatbelts, speed limits, driving behaviour and such - apply.

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2538 days ago

Are you concerned about violence in New Zealand?

White Ribbon

Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find … View more
Our young men are being exposed to violence and pornography in ever increasing amounts, and it is changing the way our young men think, and what they perceive is normal behaviour. Will you help us RAISE OUR BOYS by talking about Respectful Relationships and Respectful Sexual Relationships?

Find out how to talk to your sons and use our Toolboxes at www.whiteribbon.org.nz or watch the film ‘Raise Our Men’ which provides an insight into how men are socialised into using violence. Help us end men’s violence towards women now.
Download the Toolboxes

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2538 days ago

International Volunteer Day

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Happy International Volunteer Day 2017! We want to say a big thanks to all the amazing volunteers that help out in our community. Ka pai!

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2539 days ago

Disability Advisory Panel on how Council can help Disabled Aucklanders

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Disability Advisory Panel Chair, Philip Patston discusses the role of the panel and the most important changes Auckland Council can make to help disabled Aucklanders.

"The biggest change is not thinking about ‘us and them’. Instead think about all of us. It’s not a thing that only … View more
Disability Advisory Panel Chair, Philip Patston discusses the role of the panel and the most important changes Auckland Council can make to help disabled Aucklanders.

"The biggest change is not thinking about ‘us and them’. Instead think about all of us. It’s not a thing that only affects one group of people – it affects everyone they know."

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2539 days ago

New bus routes

Communications from Franklin Local Board

New bus routes will be introduced in East Auckland, Beachlands and Maraetai on 10 December 2017, this means changes to routes, route numbers, timetables and bus stops. Find out everything you need to get ready here: AT.govt.nz/newnetworkeast

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2541 days ago

We’ve dropped our online delivery fees

Countdown

Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

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Hi neighbours! What better way to celebrate the busy festive season than taking one job off the ‘to-do’ list – the weekly grocery shop! At Countdown we’ve recently dropped the price of our online shopping fees across both delivery and Pick up (formerly Click&Collect).

Pick up is now free if you spend $50 or more, or just $5 for all other orders. Online orders now have a flat-rate fee of $12 for orders up to $199.99, and $8 for orders $200 and over.

Head over to the Countdown website and try online shopping today.

Sally Copland
Countdown’s Head of Online
Try online shopping now!

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