Huapai - Kumeu, Kumeu

1541 days ago

Looking for gardening support?

Yates NZ

Join the Yates Growing Community – a free online blog to share successes, get advice & win prizes in fun challenges along the way!

A great place for gardeners of all skill levels, including newbies, to come together. You just need a passion for gardening, and a willingness to share your … View more
Join the Yates Growing Community – a free online blog to share successes, get advice & win prizes in fun challenges along the way!

A great place for gardeners of all skill levels, including newbies, to come together. You just need a passion for gardening, and a willingness to share your journey.

The current challenge running is the Vegie Growing Challenge, and there are over $4000 worth of Go Gardening vouchers and Yates goodies up for grabs
Join the community

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1542 days ago

Have Your Say - Regional Parks Management Plan Review

The Team from Auckland Council

How can we improve Auckland’s regional parks? Have your say on the future of regional parks in Tāmaki Makaurau by clicking on 'Read More' below 👇
📷 Tāpapakanga Regional Park

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1546 days ago

Poll: Do you think National’s ‘War on P’ policy will reduce drug harm?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

National has resurrected its "War on P" with a promise to fund an intensive treatment programme and 13 detox beds to reduce methamphetamine harm.

The party's drugs policy, launched by National leader Judith Collins in Hawke's Bay on Monday, includes a promised $50 million in … View more
National has resurrected its "War on P" with a promise to fund an intensive treatment programme and 13 detox beds to reduce methamphetamine harm.

The party's drugs policy, launched by National leader Judith Collins in Hawke's Bay on Monday, includes a promised $50 million in contestable funding for community-based harm reduction programmes, and more drug dogs at airport and ports to stop drugs entering the country.

“We can either decide that we’re going to lose the war, or we’re going to decide to take it seriously,” Collins said.

“The use of this drug tears families apart, fuels violence, enriches criminals and destroys lives. We cannot tolerate the continued misery this drug causes, which leads to rising levels of violence and poverty, and widespread social harm.”

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Do you think National’s ‘War on P’ policy will reduce drug harm?
  • 40.8% Yes
    40.8% Complete
  • 59.2% No
    59.2% Complete
896 votes
1542 days ago

Moroccan Lunch

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Moroccan inspired luncheon was an event curated by the Level 5 Management students featuring a 4 course menu prepared by the Level 4 Advanced chefs.

To start: Harira soup with parsley flat bread, followed by Chicken & Chilli Kofta with Hummus & dukkah, Lamb tagine with cous cous and… View more
Our Moroccan inspired luncheon was an event curated by the Level 5 Management students featuring a 4 course menu prepared by the Level 4 Advanced chefs.

To start: Harira soup with parsley flat bread, followed by Chicken & Chilli Kofta with Hummus & dukkah, Lamb tagine with cous cous and to finish classic Baklava with dates, apricots and walnuts and rosewater yoghurt.

1542 days ago

Our Father's Day Giveaway WINNER!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Thanks for all of your entries in our Father's Day giveaway! It was great to see all the love that Dads were getting across the nation.

It was a very difficult decision, but we want to say a massive congratulations to Elvi from Eden Terrace who took out the competition!

Don't worry … View more
Thanks for all of your entries in our Father's Day giveaway! It was great to see all the love that Dads were getting across the nation.

It was a very difficult decision, but we want to say a massive congratulations to Elvi from Eden Terrace who took out the competition!

Don't worry if you missed out, there's plenty more where that came from. Keep your eyes peeled for our next giveaway.

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1542 days ago

Just listed!

Harcourts Helensville

270 Inland Road, Kaukapakapa - $1,395,000
One Big, Beautiful, Loaded, Hectare

The vendors of this well constructed and maintained home built the house 17 years ago. They've loved living here, but changes come to us all and it's time to shift over and let someone else experience this … View more
270 Inland Road, Kaukapakapa - $1,395,000
One Big, Beautiful, Loaded, Hectare

The vendors of this well constructed and maintained home built the house 17 years ago. They've loved living here, but changes come to us all and it's time to shift over and let someone else experience this ideal family home. There's room here for everyone with four generous double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a third guest toilet, large step down living room, an office and loads of storage. The original shed has been split neatly for use by the lady and the man of the house, and could also be an ideal teenage 'hang out'. The hectare has been fenced into six paddocks of gently sloping land. Houses offering the number and quality of features up for grabs here are not common and when they come with enough land to either run a few stock or grow produce, it doubles their attractiveness. Make your offer while it's still available.

Further details can also be found on the link.

You can view the video on the link below.

Call Nicky Horsbrough for further details or to arrange a viewing 027 288 0113.

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1542 days ago

Brighten up your garden with a bird bath.

Resene ColorShop Westgate

Brighten up a corner of your garden with this easy-to-build bird bath and paint it in a Resene colour to suit your exterior colour palette.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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1552 days ago

Poll: Is New World misleading customers with its price labels?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

New World has found itself in hot water following claims it is misleading customers with its price labels.

Consumer NZ spokesperson Jessica Wilson said the chain was prominently displaying its “Clubcard price” as the main price, while the regular price was in much smaller font and easier to … View more
New World has found itself in hot water following claims it is misleading customers with its price labels.

Consumer NZ spokesperson Jessica Wilson said the chain was prominently displaying its “Clubcard price” as the main price, while the regular price was in much smaller font and easier to miss.

Until recently, checkout operators could scan a temporary Clubcard for customers without one, which would allow all shoppers to access the loyalty scheme’s discounts. But that has since been stopped.

A Foodstuffs spokeswoman said it had removed temporary Clubcards from checkout counters after “lots of communication” with customers about the loyalty programme.

The spokeswoman disagreed with Consumer NZ’s claims and said it failed to point out that other retailers offered loyalty programmes.

Do you think New World is misleading customers with its price labels?

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Is New World misleading customers with its price labels?
  • 80.9% Yes
    80.9% Complete
  • 19.1% No
    19.1% Complete
655 votes
1542 days ago

Retrofit double glazing - good all year round

RetroFit Double Glazing - Auckland West

We all know that Retrofit double glazing is good for winter, but did you know it's also good for summer too?
Check out our short video and look at the heat transfer from single glazing vs our Low E double glazing. Talk to our local team about how we can tailor a retrofit double glazing … View more
We all know that Retrofit double glazing is good for winter, but did you know it's also good for summer too?
Check out our short video and look at the heat transfer from single glazing vs our Low E double glazing. Talk to our local team about how we can tailor a retrofit double glazing solution for your home. Request your no obligation free measure and quote here or call 0800 658 658.

1542 days ago

Vegepod $50,000 Giveaway

Jo McCarroll Reporter from NZ Gardener

We're giving away 100 Vegepods. To enter purchase the September issue of NZ Gardener, find the code and enter it online at Stuff.co.nz/vegepod Find out more

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1545 days ago

Auckland NCEA students get extra bonus credits due to second lockdown

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Senior students in Auckland will be able to get bonus NCEA credits and enrol in summer school after the second Covid-19 lockdown disrupted their learning.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced a raft of temporary changes to NCEA for Auckland students, who have missed an extra two a half … View more
Senior students in Auckland will be able to get bonus NCEA credits and enrol in summer school after the second Covid-19 lockdown disrupted their learning.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced a raft of temporary changes to NCEA for Auckland students, who have missed an extra two a half weeks of school compared to pupils in the rest of the country.

The changes build on the system of bonus credits previously announced for all students.

Auckland teenagers will now earn one bonus credit for every four credits they achieve, up to a maximum of 16 bonus credits at level 1, and 12 at levels 2 and 3.

In the rest of the country, students will get one credit for every five they earn, up to a maximum of 10 and eight.

Four thousand students will now be able to enrol in summer school through Te Kura Correspondence School. There is normally a cap of 1000 students.

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1543 days ago

Love daffodils? Find your favourite variety here

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There are literally thousands of daffodils here, where Ian Riddell has spent over 25 years in the business, from preparing the soil and planting bulbs to harvesting flowers and selling them.

1543 days ago

Don’t delay putting your health first.

The Team from

If you've been putting off seeking medical care because of the change in alert levels around the country, don't! Your health is essential and it's really important not to delay.

We have systems in place to ensure safety for all of our patients and staff.

This includes asking … View more
If you've been putting off seeking medical care because of the change in alert levels around the country, don't! Your health is essential and it's really important not to delay.

We have systems in place to ensure safety for all of our patients and staff.

This includes asking all visitors to the clinic to wear a face cover. Don’t have one? No worries, our staff will provide you with one.

Additionally, we would greatly appreciate limiting the number of support people you bring into the clinic to one (where possible). This helps us to ensure social distancing is maintained which helps to keep us all safe.

You can read our full update here.

He waka eke noa!
Find out more

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1543 days ago

FREE Trial Swimming Lesson

Hilton Brown Swimming

Make sure that you and your family can swim with confidence and enjoy our beautiful country and its many beaches, rivers and lakes.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all. Touch base with … View more
Make sure that you and your family can swim with confidence and enjoy our beautiful country and its many beaches, rivers and lakes.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all. Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Albany and Hobsonville.

The Free Trial is open to all new customers.
Learn more

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1546 days ago

Poll: Do you agree Matariki or Māori New Year should be a public holiday?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has announced Labour will make Matariki New Zealand’s twelth public holiday from 2022 if re-elected.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a … View more
Hi neighbours,

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has announced Labour will make Matariki New Zealand’s twelth public holiday from 2022 if re-elected.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.

The policy announcement follows a series of public campaigns for the Matariki, which acts as the Māori New Year, to be recognised.

The exact timing of Matariki shifts every year as it relates to a star cluster reappearing and has traditionally varied between Iwi.

It would be the first new public holiday since the Third Labour Government made Waitangi Day a public holiday in 1973, although then Prime Minister Norman Kirk called it “New Zealand Day”.

“Matariki will be a distinctly New Zealand holiday and a time for reflection, celebration and to look to the future as we take increasing pride in our unique national identity,” Ardern said.

She said the struggling tourism sector could use the help of another holiday and noted the “long run” with no public holidays that currently happens between Queen’s Birthday in early June and Labour Day in late October.

“We don’t have many statutory holidays compared to other OECD countries and it would be good to break up the long run through winter,” Ardern said.

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Do you agree Matariki or Māori New Year should be a public holiday?
  • 63.8% Yes
    63.8% Complete
  • 36.2% No
    36.2% Complete
1358 votes
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