Karaka, Papakura

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

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

2254 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

Enjoy our one and only pre-summer sale with a massive 40% off our bean bags collection!

You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you don’t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Order bean bags!

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2255 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2255 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
2256 days ago

Dog walking services.

Brett from Papakura

You may have many best friends but your dog only has one.” ...

Message us today to learn more about our services.

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2256 days ago

PAPAKURA ART GROUP INC.

Glenda Kenney from Papakura Art Group Inc.

Hi Everyone,
Please find attached your Weekly Newsletter from 12th September. We have a very busy schedule with a Workshop, our Annual Art Competition and our bi-annual library Exhibition. I encourage you to open and read the attachments to find out what's happening here in Papakura.
As … View more
Hi Everyone,
Please find attached your Weekly Newsletter from 12th September. We have a very busy schedule with a Workshop, our Annual Art Competition and our bi-annual library Exhibition. I encourage you to open and read the attachments to find out what's happening here in Papakura.
As always new members are most welcome.
Where to find us: - We meet at the Old Central School Hall 57 Wood St Papakura every Wednesday 12-3:30pm

What do we offer: - Free painting time, Art Tuition with experienced Artists Demonstrations and tips, a great book and DVD library, Workshops, Social interaction, Exhibitions, Competition, Plein Air days, a weekly newsletter, free tea and coffee available; make it yourself and bring along your lunch for a sit down and chat from mid-day.
What we use: - Our members work in watercolour, pastels, acrylics, oils, pencil/pen and charcoal and mixed media.

Who are we: - We are a very active group of people who welcome new members and who are always willing to help if you need some help.

For More Information Contact Glenda 021 928 028

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 12th September.pdf Download View

PAPAKURA ART GROUP COMPETITION 2018.pdf Download View

2256 days ago

Do it for your whaanau – book a breast screening appointment today!

Counties Manukau DHB

Contact the Counties Manukau Health Breast Screening team today to book a breast screening appointment. Mammograms are free every two years for eligible women aged 45-69.

Call 0800 270 200 or visit www.timetoscreen.nz for more information.
Find out more

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2256 days ago

Liam's success story with Skills Update

Skills Update Training Institute Mangere/Papakura Campus

Liam completed his National Certificate in Security, Level 2, at the end of 2017 and has now got employment with Simply Security Ltd, a well-known company, working at a number of sites throughout the country.

Liam has joined a number of fellow Skills Update security course colleagues who are … View more
Liam completed his National Certificate in Security, Level 2, at the end of 2017 and has now got employment with Simply Security Ltd, a well-known company, working at a number of sites throughout the country.

Liam has joined a number of fellow Skills Update security course colleagues who are also working there. During the last week he has completed the induction for new employees and is currently stationed at a major construction site in downtown Auckland City.

From here Liam hopes to move shortly to join other Skills security course graduates at the site of the University of Auckland. Liam said he is finding the work interesting and challenging and credits the training he received at the security course as a major help in enabling him to put theory into practice.

Congratulations Liam, awesome job!

Enrol now to begin your success story with us today.

Call 0800-00-00-55 or visit our website www.skillsupdate.ac.nz
or free text INFO to 590.
Find out more!

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2256 days ago

Spot South Auckland Guardians of the Environment

Nicole Stanton from

Watch the official Tiaki 2018 video in the link below!

Showcasing our talented South Auckland guardians of the environment.

We 💚 it! Tell us what you think in the comments below. 👇
🎥 Thanks David Weston for the awesome clip!

#Tiaki2018 #BeautifulManukau #EnvironmentalEducation … View more
Watch the official Tiaki 2018 video in the link below!

Showcasing our talented South Auckland guardians of the environment.

We 💚 it! Tell us what you think in the comments below. 👇
🎥 Thanks David Weston for the awesome clip!

#Tiaki2018 #BeautifulManukau #EnvironmentalEducation #SouthAucklandYouth #Leadership #Kaitiakitanga #Guardiansoftheenvironment

2256 days ago

Thank you South Auckland Volunteers

Nicole Stanton from

☀️ HELLO SPRING! ☀️

250+ volunteers, welcomed in Spring with a good old spring clean last Saturday. Giving nearly 800 hours to their local town centre.

A HUGE thank you to all those involved, especially Papakura Local Board and the Business Association,
Papakura/Franklin GJ Gardner … View more
☀️ HELLO SPRING! ☀️

250+ volunteers, welcomed in Spring with a good old spring clean last Saturday. Giving nearly 800 hours to their local town centre.

A HUGE thank you to all those involved, especially Papakura Local Board and the Business Association,
Papakura/Franklin GJ Gardner Team who sponsored KNZB Week, funded the scrumptious sausages from Drury Butchers for the BBQ and who also joined in the clean-up with a team of 23 workers.

The local NZ Police for an impressive job cooking the BBQ! Thank you to the Westforce Credit Union for the delicious food they kindly contributed and lastly City Care for picking up 4 large piles of rubbish removed.

#BeautifulManukau #Spring #KeepNewZealandBeautiful #Community #LoveSouthAuckland #LoveVolunteers

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2258 days ago

Pet Sitting and Dog walking

Brett from Papakura

Going on holiday but dont have anyone to look after your pets?
Dont want to put your fur babies in a kennel??.
Message us for a brilliant alternative and an even better price!!!

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2257 days ago

Car Boot Sale & Market - Waiuku Golf & Squash Club

Diana from Waiuku

💥The sun is going to shine this SUNDAY morning💥, so come and join us - we have so much for you to buy!! eg:
*Plants *Cakes *Dumplings *DVD's *Jams/Chutneys *Clothing *Sausage Sizzle *Woodwork *Face painting - not forgetting all the bargains that will be available at the Car Boot sites. … View more
💥The sun is going to shine this SUNDAY morning💥, so come and join us - we have so much for you to buy!! eg:
*Plants *Cakes *Dumplings *DVD's *Jams/Chutneys *Clothing *Sausage Sizzle *Woodwork *Face painting - not forgetting all the bargains that will be available at the Car Boot sites. Hope to see you there!!

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2257 days ago

Poll: Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover … View moreKiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover and dandelion flower provides food for bees and helps support biodiversity. Would you be happy if your local authority let the grass in your local parks grow long and allowed weeds to flourish?

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Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home pollinators?
  • 25% Yes of course. we need to help the bees.
    25% Complete
  • 42% Yes, but there needs to be signage to say that it's being done for pollinators,
    42% Complete
  • 26.4% No. Parks are used for sports and the grass needs to be mown. Plant for pollinat
    26.4% Complete
  • 6.6% No. I think that is just the council saying it's for pollinators but really it's
    6.6% Complete
605 votes
2257 days ago

St Andrew's Op Shop

Anne from Waiuku

Our wonderful Op Shop in Waiuku has released Spring fashions! So much quality goods in store now!

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2257 days ago

Red-light districts help whitebait thrive

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Shelley is one of Auckland Council's senior community waterways specialists, and works across the region helping endangered īnanga breed.

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2278 days ago

House sitting

Iskra from Papakura

Hi All,
I am a mature lady who has been house sitting for near on four years. I work full time in administration in the Auckland Business District. Most of my house sitting has been around South Auckland, though I have also had some out West and on the North Shore, so anywhere in Auckland, and my … View more
Hi All,
I am a mature lady who has been house sitting for near on four years. I work full time in administration in the Auckland Business District. Most of my house sitting has been around South Auckland, though I have also had some out West and on the North Shore, so anywhere in Auckland, and my contacts have all been by word of mouth.. I do not charge for this service. I Look after your home and or any pets. Both your home and your Pets will be well looked after and I can provide referees if needed. PM me thru this site in the first instance if you wish any further information.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.

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