Pahurehure, Papakura

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1245 days ago

Locals fume after approval of earthworks for replacement Huia Water Treatment Plant

Reporter Auckland Stuff

Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for … View more
Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for resource consent to carry out earthworks and vegetation removal for the upcoming replacement of the Huia Water Treatment Plant.

Titirangi Protection Group’s (TPG) spokeswoman Belynda Groot said “it’s totally wrong” for consent to be given after abundant evidence from kauri dieback and ecology experts at the resource consent hearing in April this year advised against the build.

Click the link below to read the full story.

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1242 days ago

Fabrication apprenticeship available in Rosedale.

Competenz

SRS group have highly skilled engineers that are able to pass on their skills and knowledge in this Junior Fabricator apprenticeship position available now!

Do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Get in touch now

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1242 days ago

Learn new skills, unlock your future.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses in Team Leadership, Adminstration & Technology or Money Management.

Enrolments are now open with classes starting in July 2021. Don’t miss out! … View more
Want to grow your knowledge and skills to boost your career options?

We can help you develop your skill set with one of our courses in Team Leadership, Adminstration & Technology or Money Management.

Enrolments are now open with classes starting in July 2021. Don’t miss out! Sign up today.
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1242 days ago

We’re making every suburb central

Auckland Light Rail

Bringing light rail to Auckland will be a game changer. Light rail will come every five minutes to the city and other destinations.

Visit lightrail.co.nz to learn more and share your views.
Find out more

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1246 days ago

Massive villa relocation "absolute madness"

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

What a pleasure to meet Hayley Parsons of Clarks Beach, Auckland. She and husband Chris relocated this huge three-storey villa from Palmerston North to Auckland, and project managed the rebuild of Huntly House from London. Wonderful house, wonderful history.

1243 days ago

Changes to Auckland ferry services from Monday

Caroline Williams Reporter from Community News

Kia ora koutou neighbours. Changes are coming to Auckland’s ferry services following the opening of six new piers in the city centre.

The changes, which come into effect on Monday, follow the completion of a $350 million upgrade of the downtown waterfront.

The new piers has resulted in the … View more
Kia ora koutou neighbours. Changes are coming to Auckland’s ferry services following the opening of six new piers in the city centre.

The changes, which come into effect on Monday, follow the completion of a $350 million upgrade of the downtown waterfront.

The new piers has resulted in the renumbering of those at the downtown ferry terminal, Auckland Transport (AT) has advised.

The timing of some services will be altered to accommodate the new piers, and some new services will be added.

Click 'read more' for the full story.

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1249 days ago

Auckland funeral home left body 'to rot' until money was paid, wife says

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, a grieving widow claims her husband's body was left to rot for months by a funeral home who demanded she pay them $12,000.

Wei Chen, 39, died in February 2020 after being struck by a boat while diving near Auckland’s Motutapu Island.

He left behind his wife Nan Jiang, … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a grieving widow claims her husband's body was left to rot for months by a funeral home who demanded she pay them $12,000.

Wei Chen, 39, died in February 2020 after being struck by a boat while diving near Auckland’s Motutapu Island.

He left behind his wife Nan Jiang, who had been living separately from him since 2017, and their 5-year-old son Rex.

Click the link below to read the full story.

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1243 days ago

Sustainable & Affordable means everything to us

The Warehouse

If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
 
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Look for the Better Cotton Initiative … View more
If seeing is believing, then we’d love to invite you to see how our sustainability journey is going at The Warehouse.
 
Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Look for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) branding when you’re
browsing the racks, and you’ll see we’re proud to invest in making cotton production more sustainable.

Look for the FSC label on wood and paper products we stock, and you’ll see we’re dedicated to protecting our forests.

Sustainable & Affordable. It means more choice.
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1244 days ago

Chef of India Papakura

Kelly from Papakura

Never order from here.
Address is 98 lady sits outside number 5 then number 2 seriously.
12 phone calls 3 of which they hung up
On me.
Never arrived, so incredibly RUDE on the phone,tried to tell me it’s my fault as I don’t seem to know what number I live at.
Stood outside for 20mins it’s … View more
Never order from here.
Address is 98 lady sits outside number 5 then number 2 seriously.
12 phone calls 3 of which they hung up
On me.
Never arrived, so incredibly RUDE on the phone,tried to tell me it’s my fault as I don’t seem to know what number I live at.
Stood outside for 20mins it’s July come on it’s cold, as requested by so called deliver
Not once apologised.
Funny how other takeaways seem to deliver to correct address and in a timely fashion.
Now going to order from Punjab palace at least they have manners. 😡🤬🤯

1244 days ago

Offer $250 off your selected fireplace

Horizon New Zealand

Present the voucher and receive a $250 saving off your selected fireplace.

Auckland - Horizon Fireplaces New Zealand
47 Remuera Road, Newmarket
Phone: 09 525 0800 Email: info@horizonfires.co.nz
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1244 days ago

National Wine Tasting Competition

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking for a fun Sunday activity to do with your friends? ?
Get together a group of 4 people to compete in the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland this Sunday, 4 July for a National Wine Tasting Competition hosted by the New Zealand Sommeliers & Wine Professionals Association.
Teams will be presented … View more
Looking for a fun Sunday activity to do with your friends? ?
Get together a group of 4 people to compete in the Viaduct Harbour, Auckland this Sunday, 4 July for a National Wine Tasting Competition hosted by the New Zealand Sommeliers & Wine Professionals Association.
Teams will be presented with a series of 8 wines (4 white and 4 red) and asked 5 questions about each wine. Time is limited! The winner will then compete with other regional winners on Sunday, 1 August 2021 for the National Trophy.
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Sunday, 4 July from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm.

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1244 days ago

Brick & Tile Family Gem

chris Kentsley Reporter from Homed - Southern Homes

Come and see this tidy B&T gem in Otara, affordable and in well presented

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1244 days ago

Friday tip...

Exceed - We Fix Windows & Doors

Draughty & cold home?

Exceed is here with a simple tip that could help you identify troublesome windows and SAVE on your power bill this winter!

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1244 days ago

Crate chair

The Team from Resene ColorShop Takanini

Embrace a Modernist aesthetic with this simple chair decorated with Resene products.

Find out how to create your own.

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1245 days ago

Oranga Waahine Oranga Whaanau

Marketing & Events Co-ordinator from Bruce Pulman Park

Join us this Saturday on our Papakura Netball courts, Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini on Saturday 3 July, from 9am-3pm, for Oranga Waahine Oranga Whaanau.

An event that will offer FREE health and wellbeing advice for you and your whaanau, with prizes and giveaways to be won!

Papakura Netball Centre … View more
Join us this Saturday on our Papakura Netball courts, Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini on Saturday 3 July, from 9am-3pm, for Oranga Waahine Oranga Whaanau.

An event that will offer FREE health and wellbeing advice for you and your whaanau, with prizes and giveaways to be won!

Papakura Netball Centre are pleased to partner with the Counties Manukau Health and Northern Stars on this event. Counties Manukau Health community partners will also be joining us to provide some of the stands you will experience on the day, such as: Immunisations, Smokefree NZ, Safe Sleep, Te Rita Community Breastfeeding, Screening Services Awareness – Cervical and Breast, Middlemore Foundation, Counties Kindergarten Playtruck, Asthma NZ, NetballSmart (Injury Prevention), Te Kaha o te Rangatahi, AWHI Healthy Housing Initiative (National Hauora Coalition), Papakura Marae, St Johns, Stars Merchandise and Face Painting.

#communityevent #countiesmanukau #whaanauhealth #immunisation #freeevent #ourpeopleourparkourcommunity #brucepulmanpark

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