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1479 days ago

Could you be "The Namer" and find Auckland's new brand?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Officially the short-list has been drawn up for a new name for the merged council agencies ATEED and RFA. But here's the criteria - see if you can do better. What would you call it? Read the story below:

1473 days ago

Nests under fire

Reporter Community News

Remember to check under your bonnets this time of the year.

That's the warning from Fire and Emergency NZ.

This car arrived for a service with a couple of stowaways stashed under the bonnet.

Firefighters say the driver of this car was very lucky.

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1474 days ago

Did your family celebrate Halloween this year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We saw some friendly ghosts and even some costumed pooches this year! We'd love for you to spread the joy further than your backyard by sharing a snap from your Halloween festivities below 🎃

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1473 days ago

Need to secure your home?

Exceed - We Fix Windows & Doors

Here are some tips on how can you increase your home security:
✔️Install window security stays to increase security, natural safe ventilation and prevent children falling from high windows
✔️Install hinge bolts to stop doors from being lifted out of their frames.

✔️Upgrade beads and … View more
Here are some tips on how can you increase your home security:
✔️Install window security stays to increase security, natural safe ventilation and prevent children falling from high windows
✔️Install hinge bolts to stop doors from being lifted out of their frames.

✔️Upgrade beads and rubbers to hold any glass in place

✔️Install a multi point locking system for any doors.

✔️Install key operated deadlocks for doors

✔️Add one key locks to windows and doors so they can be unlocked or locked with one key

?If you need someone to evaluate your home security, give us a call and we can assist you in determining the level of security you may require and advise on what products will best suit your needs ??

Now is the perfect time to check all the windows around your home! Call Exceed we fix windows & doors specialists on ? 0800 25 25 00

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1473 days ago

Canine Capers

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Buddy the corrections dog works tirelessly to stop contraband being smuggled into prison grounds.

The crime fighting canine also likes taking time out to play with bestie John.

Buddy joins 99 other patrolling pooches in the Dog Squad.

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1476 days ago

Throwback Friday

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours, can you work out who this is?

I'll give you a hint- it was 1983.

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1473 days ago

Meeting venue change

Sheryn Hull from New Zealand Society of Genealogists - Franklin Branch

We wish to advise that our monthly morning meetings are moving back to our previous location:

Douglas Wright Room
Franklin: The Centre
10 Massey Ave
Pukekohe

1473 days ago

We're there for people with cancer

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Did you know Cancer Society Auckland provides free psychological support for cancer patients, and their whānau, as they go through their cancer journey? Just one of the many practical ways we’re there for people with cancer. Learn more

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1482 days ago

Unlocking the Mysteries of Genesis

Ole from Takanini

Was the universe designed, or was it a product of random chance? Host Markus Lloyd guides viewers on a journey through gardens and junkyards to illuminate the beauty and complexity of God’s creation, while top creation scientists explain evidence that suggests the biblical interpretation is also … View moreWas the universe designed, or was it a product of random chance? Host Markus Lloyd guides viewers on a journey through gardens and junkyards to illuminate the beauty and complexity of God’s creation, while top creation scientists explain evidence that suggests the biblical interpretation is also the most scientifically valid.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Genesis: Chaos or Cosmos, TODAY at 20:15 and only on Hope Channel.
Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
Live stream: www.hopechannel.nz...

1477 days ago

Auckland CBD businesses gain respite from City Rail Link

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Inner city business owners will be relieved to see City Rail Link work has ended in Albert St.

Five years of City Rail Link work has come to fruition at the intersection of Albert St and Wolfe St in Auckland's CBD.

Digging up the busy city street for rail tunnels took longer than expected … View more
Inner city business owners will be relieved to see City Rail Link work has ended in Albert St.

Five years of City Rail Link work has come to fruition at the intersection of Albert St and Wolfe St in Auckland's CBD.

Digging up the busy city street for rail tunnels took longer than expected and caused hardship for businesses in the area, said City Rail Link Ltd chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney.

"There have been robust discussions over the years, but we have worked hard with local businesses to find suitable solutions to offset impacts when work fell behind schedule including the introduction of rent assistances scheme for those who qualified,” said Sweeney.

“We hope we are leaving behind a rejuvenated and transformed street.”

Work began in late 2015 on the city rail link section at the lower end of Albert St.

A trench was excavated down the middle of Albert St between Customs St and Wyndham St to build the project’s twin underground tunnels 350-metres long.

At Commercial Bay they connected with the tunnel built from Britomart Station.

Construction also involved relocating an important stormwater line and strengthening a section of a large sewer main.

Tunnel construction finished in mid-2019 and Albert St was back filled up to road level.

Street beautifying followed – building wider pavements, installing new street furniture and lighting, planting native trees and creating bus bays to upgrade public transport.

Sweeney says the end to the work at the lower end of Albert Street is an important milestone.

“Historically it is where CRL’s construction began, but when you look ahead it’s a timely reminder that CRL is a transformational project for the whole of Auckland."

"Alongside that city-wide view we have a commitment to leave a positive legacy locally where we have had to put our spades into the ground.“

Meanwhile, work is continuing from the Wyndham St intersection to extend the city rail link further south along Albert St to join the new Aotea underground station in the city centre.

1474 days ago

Things change. You can too.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

We’re holding information sessions to help you enrol with us in 2021. Find out about courses, meet tutors and enrol in one easy process.

Sessions run at various times on campus and if you can’t make it, join us on Zoom. Secure your place for 2021.
Book in today

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1477 days ago

Police puppy named: Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Police asked and you responded.

Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.

Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.

People were quick to come up with names.

Echo, Ernie, Eddie … View more
Police asked and you responded.

Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.

Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.

People were quick to come up with names.

Echo, Ernie, Eddie and Ezra were top contenders but officers were taken with the name Etu.

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1487 days ago

Ardern's landslide now confronts Auckland's to-do list

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The Labour landslide removes most of the excuses (New Zealand First) offered for why some big Auckland projects didn't happen last term. So will it now all be go ? Read the story below:

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1476 days ago

Healthy Wholefood Cooking workshop - plant-based... with Jeremy Dixon from Revive Cafe

Kim from Papakura

We are very excited that Jeremy from Revive Cafe is taking our next Healthy Wholefood Cooking plant-based workshop - Tuesday November 3 at 7pm!

Jeremy is focusing on tasty 'meat alternatives'... all plant-based of course!
• Battered Fish
• Pulled Pork Tacos
• Not Chicken Curry … View more
We are very excited that Jeremy from Revive Cafe is taking our next Healthy Wholefood Cooking plant-based workshop - Tuesday November 3 at 7pm!

Jeremy is focusing on tasty 'meat alternatives'... all plant-based of course!
• Battered Fish
• Pulled Pork Tacos
• Not Chicken Curry
• Impossible Beef Burger
• Salmon on Crackers

Jeremy's plant-based cooking is always very popular; so remember to book in - and, yes for those out of Auckland we will also have it available on Zoom!

Either join us at the Church Hall, 12 Alpha Street, Papakura, at 7pm or email livingwellwithpapakurasda@gmail.com for the Zoom link and the Recipe eBook!

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