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1554 days ago

The Acacia Cove Lifestyle

Acacia Cove Village

Acacia Cove is a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula.

While the lockdown and Covid-19 experience has been challenging for us all, it's inspiring to see how much it's brought people together especially in elderly, vulnerable, and at-risk communities.
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Acacia Cove is a country-style village situated on the beautiful Wattle Downs Peninsula.

While the lockdown and Covid-19 experience has been challenging for us all, it's inspiring to see how much it's brought people together especially in elderly, vulnerable, and at-risk communities.

Long time manager Bruce Cullington welcome people to find out more about retirement village living and invites you to pay the village a visit.
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1555 days ago

Why do Auckland trains have to go slow for six months?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland trains will be less frequent and travel slower for six months while Kiwirail urgently repairs and replaces nearly half of the city's tracks. Will this affect you? Read the story below:

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1555 days ago

trampoline net 4 sale

Kevin from Clarks Beach - Waiau Pa

new superfly net and fittings for 12 ft tramp
complete with tools ,poles/fittings
black colour-now sold but have 14 ft net and fittings 4 sale

Price: $115

1555 days ago

We are fully operational during alert level 2 & 3

Exceed - We Fix Windows & Doors

Hi Neighbours,

Whether it is an urgent issue that needs fixing or planning for the repair of windows and doors around your home, we can help with everything you need. Our team is fully operational and able to help you during Alert Level 2 & 3 :)

We are following stringent health & safety … View more
Hi Neighbours,

Whether it is an urgent issue that needs fixing or planning for the repair of windows and doors around your home, we can help with everything you need. Our team is fully operational and able to help you during Alert Level 2 & 3 :)

We are following stringent health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of all our customers and teams.
Head to our dedicated Covid-19 updates page for information on our Alert Level 2 & 3 H&S procedures:

Take care, stay safe and be kind to one another!

From your Exceed - we fix windows & doors team

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1555 days ago

Are granny flats a good retirement option?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family … View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family member, we'd like to hear about why a granny flat was right for you. What was the process of getting one and learning to live together like? If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1555 days ago

We're open!

The Wild Rose

We're still open and sending flowers and gifts across Auckland with contact-less delivery 7 days a week. Buy beautiful fresh flowers sourced from local growers and make that someone special smile. Check out our Flowers in a Box range from only $40.

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1556 days ago

We're Open for all your Grocery Essentials

Paddock to Pantry

We're open as usual 8am to 7pm, 7 days a week. Avoid the stress of the larger supermarkets and shop local. We have Produce, Meat, Beer & Wine, Groceries & More! Our team will be following safety protocols to keep you safe. Takeaway Barista Coffee is also available. For updates … View moreWe're open as usual 8am to 7pm, 7 days a week. Avoid the stress of the larger supermarkets and shop local. We have Produce, Meat, Beer & Wine, Groceries & More! Our team will be following safety protocols to keep you safe. Takeaway Barista Coffee is also available. For updates follow us on Facebook.

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1556 days ago

Health Minister Chris Hipkins urges Aucklanders to wear face masks

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Health Minister Chris Hipkins is telling Aucklanders to wear a face mask as the city heads into an alert level 3 lockdown today.

“My advice to everyone watching this is: ‘Wear one’,” Hipkins told Stuff.

He said the Government was still working on legal issues around making… View more
Hi neighbours,

Health Minister Chris Hipkins is telling Aucklanders to wear a face mask as the city heads into an alert level 3 lockdown today.

“My advice to everyone watching this is: ‘Wear one’,” Hipkins told Stuff.

He said the Government was still working on legal issues around making masks compulsory.


A legal order under the new Covid-19 legislation would be issued on Wednesday. This would give legal effect to the alert levels in Auckland and the rest of the country.

Click here to read more.

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1556 days ago

Coronavirus three-day lockdown: what it means for Auckland

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

After 102 days without community transmission in New Zealand, there are now four new cases of Covid-19.

The source of the four new cases, which are based in south Auckland, has not yet been identified.

In an urgent press conference on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern … View more
Hi neighbours,

After 102 days without community transmission in New Zealand, there are now four new cases of Covid-19.

The source of the four new cases, which are based in south Auckland, has not yet been identified.

In an urgent press conference on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a three-day level 3 lockdown of the Auckland region, and urged anyone who is unwell to seek health advice and get a test. The rest of the country moves to level 2.

Click here to find out what we know so far about what the lockdown from midday today means for Auckland.

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1556 days ago

Way of Life Health Shop Level 3 Lockdown

Way Of Life Health Shop

We are once again in Level 3 Lockdown. This means that from midday 12 August we will not be able to open the shop. We can however, service your needs in the following way.
We now have a website that you can order through.
wayoflifehealth.co.nz
This site has all of our products on it, but not all … View more
We are once again in Level 3 Lockdown. This means that from midday 12 August we will not be able to open the shop. We can however, service your needs in the following way.
We now have a website that you can order through.
wayoflifehealth.co.nz
This site has all of our products on it, but not all the product information and photos have been uploaded yet. Everything else is working on the site, so products can be ordered, paid for, and picked up from the door as per click and collect guidelines, or they can be couriered out.
Alternatively, we are happy to take phone orders, email orders, or orders messaged through Facebook.
Phone: 092387806
Email: wayoflife@xtra.co.nz
Facebook: Way of Life Health Shop
Currently shop hours for pick-up are 8.30 to 5.30 through to Friday, but this may change going forward.
The back door will be open for pickups. This is accessed through the Countdown Carpark. The gate and back door will be unlocked.
We will reassess on a regular basis so please watch for further posts.

1556 days ago

Supermarkets urge calm ahead of Covid-19 lockdown

Josephine Franks Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, shoppers are being asked not to panic-buy as queues build ahead of the country going into alert level 3 lockdown.

Outside supermarkets across the city, queues of shoppers snaked into carparks, and some shops had to close early on Tuesday night after being inundated.

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1556 days ago

We Heart Aotearoa, Sol 3 Mio and Devilskin postponed due to lockdown

Josephine Franks Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, a host of events have been cancelled due to the latest coronavirus cases.

We Heart Aotearoa - organised to celebrate our “team of five million’s efforts so far” - has been cancelled this weekend.

“We look forward to rescheduling We Love Aotearoa and celebrating New … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a host of events have been cancelled due to the latest coronavirus cases.

We Heart Aotearoa - organised to celebrate our “team of five million’s efforts so far” - has been cancelled this weekend.

“We look forward to rescheduling We Love Aotearoa and celebrating New Zealand’s success yet again. Kia kaha and much aroha to all," the event founder said.

Read more below.

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1556 days ago

Coronavirus: Everything we know about the Auckland cases of community transmission

Josephine Franks Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, there are a lot of rumours swirling about the confirmed cases of community transmission - we've rounded up everything we know about the four people who have tested positive.
Hit the link below to read more.

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1556 days ago

Long waits for Covid-19 testing

Josephine Franks Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, anyone with coronavirus symptoms is advised to get tested, but expect long queues at the pop-up testing centres. For more information on where to get tested, see the link below.

1556 days ago

COVID-19 Update

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

We will be closing our Auckland villages to all visitors from 10am on Wednesday August 12 following the re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community and the move to Alert Level 3.

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