Kawakawa Bay - Orere Point, Kawakawa Bay

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

2628 days ago

Upcycle Challenge

Danielle Tucker from

We're challenging animal lovers to get creative!

Simply transform a piece of clothing, furniture or homeware that you have purchased from a SPCA Auckland Op Shop, enter the Upcycle Challenge online and you could win one of four paw-some prizes.

Head online to find out more: bit.ly...

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2628 days ago

Tree planting this Saturday!

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

This Saturday at 10 AM - 12 PM, join me and the Kelston local community to plant some of our Million Trees alongside Te Whau Pathway, to restore the natural environment of the Whau River.

Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes, gloves and spades provided. Light refreshments provided too.

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This Saturday at 10 AM - 12 PM, join me and the Kelston local community to plant some of our Million Trees alongside Te Whau Pathway, to restore the natural environment of the Whau River.

Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes, gloves and spades provided. Light refreshments provided too.

47 Beaubank Rd, Kelston, Auckland 0602

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2628 days ago

Keeping chickens on your property in Auckland

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Anyone wishing to keep poultry should check out the rules, which are different for urban and rural locations - learn more.

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2629 days ago

Mentors Wanted

Debbie Leaver from YWCA Auckland

Mentors play a huge role in the lives of these young women and gain just as much out of the programme as the girls they mentor. It is an opportunity to learn about other cultures and network with like-minded women. While mentors take the opportunity to hold the door open for younger women to reach … View moreMentors play a huge role in the lives of these young women and gain just as much out of the programme as the girls they mentor. It is an opportunity to learn about other cultures and network with like-minded women. While mentors take the opportunity to hold the door open for younger women to reach their full potential, they come away with unique experiences that enrich their own lives.

Here is a video about the programme - vimeo.com...

2018 mentee intakes will come from Henderson High School, Mount Roskill Grammar School and Onehunga High School. Please let us know what your preference of school would be.

2629 days ago

See Red Cross and Auckland Emergency Management in action...

The team from Red Cross Auckland

Red Cross Disaster Welfare and Support Team, see Red Cross and Auckland Emergency Management in action and find out how you can get good and ready for anything! Emergency vehicles, air shelters, equipment, first aid, volunteers, how to build community resilience and so much more.

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2629 days ago

City bees: hive of activity

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, thought you might enjoy this article about the bees you share your city with.

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2629 days ago

How much do our customers save?

Electric from Auckland Central

Hey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power … View moreHey everyone. Over the past year over 1000 customers provided us with a bill from their previous supplier when they joined. We ran the numbers, and we’re proud to say that customers switching to Electric Kiwi save $240 a year on average! Maybe that’s why we are NZ's fastest growing power company?

Want to know what you could save? Head to our online calculator.
Find out more

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2630 days ago

Try the free Smart Travel carpool app

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Save time and money; share the ride with like-minded locals travelling to similar destinations. Try the free app today: ow.ly...

2630 days ago

Try a random act of kindness

The Team from Auckland Humanity Project

This year we've heard from nearly 200 Aucklanders about our humanity... For the next 8 weeks we will share some of the simple ideas we've heard about how to improve it.

WEEK ONE: Try a random act of kindness.

People have told us they've done the RAK's below... Let us know… View more
This year we've heard from nearly 200 Aucklanders about our humanity... For the next 8 weeks we will share some of the simple ideas we've heard about how to improve it.

WEEK ONE: Try a random act of kindness.

People have told us they've done the RAK's below... Let us know if you've done one, or add a new idea to the list!:
- Tag someone onto the bus
- Give someone a hug when they're sad
- Pool some money together and surprise someone by paying for their groceries
- Give someone your parking ticket if there's time left on it

#8weeksofhumanity
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2630 days ago

Which pollinator are you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take this fun and absolutely unscientific quiz to identify your spirit pollinator! And hopefully, you'll enjoy it as a quirky way to learn a few facts about the pollinators in your garden.

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2630 days ago

What household task would you like a hand with?

Student Job Search

Could your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with … View moreCould your household do with a spruce up? Spring is here which means it’s time to get your home into shape! It’s true we could all do with an extra pair of hands around the house, but what would you use them for? Student Job Search has 35 years of experience matching household employers with students – So what household task do you need help with? Let us know here by voting in our poll. Vote now!

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2630 days ago

$5 Fill A Bag - Clothing Sale

Lucy Prior from Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

Celebrate Spring with our $5 Clothing Fill A Bag
New stock daily @ The Vintage Store - 3/154 Kolmar Road Papatoetoe
Sale on all week - ends Saturday 9th September
Hours: 10am - 4pm Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm Saturday

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2631 days ago

NZ Gardener's Plan Bee

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read … View more
Have you put your bee-friendly garden on this map yet? If you've got a garden that feeds bees and pollinators, plot your address on our Plan Bee map and in a day or so, a little bee will pop up and we'll all see New Zealand becoming more bee-friendly... one garden at a time!

To read more about Plan Bee: bit.ly...

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2631 days ago

Poll: Need some help at home?

Student Job Search

For 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know … View moreFor 35 years Student Job Search has been providing a free employment service for students and employers, covering a whole range of jobs. We understand that sometimes there just isn't enough time in the day for all those household tasks! That's why we're here to help. We want to know the number one job that you would like help with at home! Vote below.

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Need some help at home?
  • 40.2% Cleaning
    40.2% Complete
  • 48.7% Gardening
    48.7% Complete
  • 3.5% Childcare
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.9% Home tutoring
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  • 1.7% Help moving house
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  • 0.8% Filing documents
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  • 3.1% General errands
    3.1% Complete
1566 votes
2631 days ago

Zero fees Certificate in Computer Graphics

Animation College

Learn foundation design and Adobe Photoshop skills to launch yourself into the new year! Students enrolling in this course will develop a powerful toolkit that they can then take out into the world in a variety of ways. Whether they want to kick-start a home business, create assets for … View moreLearn foundation design and Adobe Photoshop skills to launch yourself into the new year! Students enrolling in this course will develop a powerful toolkit that they can then take out into the world in a variety of ways. Whether they want to kick-start a home business, create assets for live-streaming content, or just want to know how to use industry-standard software, this certificate will have you covered.

We now have Auckland and Manukau classes available! Running over 15 weeks, commences 11th September 2017.

Don’t miss your chance to up skill for Zero Fees!
Learn more

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