Red Hill, Papakura

453 days ago

Poll: Top sheet or duvet?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's a controversial topic that can cause arguments for bed companions as well as staunch bedding enthusiasts.
Some people sleep beneath a top sheet, while others have said goodbye to 'hospital corners' and just use a duvet. Let's see how kiwis are sleeping these days, share … View more
It's a controversial topic that can cause arguments for bed companions as well as staunch bedding enthusiasts.
Some people sleep beneath a top sheet, while others have said goodbye to 'hospital corners' and just use a duvet. Let's see how kiwis are sleeping these days, share your vote and your reasons below!

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Top sheet or duvet?
  • 78.8% Top sheet
    78.8% Complete
  • 20.6% Duvet
    20.6% Complete
  • 0.6% Neither - I'll share below!
    0.6% Complete
2205 votes
451 days ago

The Building Guys

The Team from The Building Guys

Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years renovation experience then choose us.

We are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), Kelvin (the plumber), Chevi (the electrician) and Russell (the tiler) to … View more
Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years renovation experience then choose us.

We are based in East Auckland and have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the builder), Kelvin (the plumber), Chevi (the electrician) and Russell (the tiler) to do every job right. Our team follows industry guidelines on coronavirus safety procedures to keep your family protected.

Book online using the link below or call Lucy on 021 022 55 388 for a chat about your amazing renovation plans.

Be safe!
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452 days ago

Life-saving heart research ❤️

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Our research funding is all about saving lives in New Zealand ❤️ This year, we were thrilled to announce $3.7m of funding for heart research and specialist overseas training for New Zealand cardiologists. Huge thanks to our donors and supporters for their generosity and for making this … View moreOur research funding is all about saving lives in New Zealand ❤️ This year, we were thrilled to announce $3.7m of funding for heart research and specialist overseas training for New Zealand cardiologists. Huge thanks to our donors and supporters for their generosity and for making this investment in heart health possible.

Click the link to find out more about the transformative research projects.

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452 days ago

Telephone dictation voting in the 2023 General Election

The Team from Electoral Commission

If you are blind, partially blind, or have a physical disability that means you cannot mark your voting paper without help, you can use the telephone dictation voting service.

You can use the telephone dictation voting service both from within New Zealand and if you’re overseas.

You do … View more
If you are blind, partially blind, or have a physical disability that means you cannot mark your voting paper without help, you can use the telephone dictation voting service.

You can use the telephone dictation voting service both from within New Zealand and if you’re overseas.

You do need to register to use this service though, before noon (NZ time) on Saturday 14 October.

You can find more information on our website here: vote.nz...

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456 days ago

Try this heart smart chicken stir-fry!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Whip up this heart smart spring chicken stir-fry for World Heart Day. Packed with fresh veggies, tender chicken, and a zesty stir-fry sauce, this dish is both flavourful and nutritious.

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453 days ago

Brandt Pukekohe Drive Green Challenge

Maria from Pukekohe

Come along to the Pukekohe Drive Green Challenge on the 6th and 7th of October between 8am-4pm.
Visit the site at 14 Belgium Road Pukekohe and test drive a range of John Deere mowers, tractors and compact excavators.
It's a family friendly day not to be missed with a BBQ, Bouncy Castle, … View more
Come along to the Pukekohe Drive Green Challenge on the 6th and 7th of October between 8am-4pm.
Visit the site at 14 Belgium Road Pukekohe and test drive a range of John Deere mowers, tractors and compact excavators.
It's a family friendly day not to be missed with a BBQ, Bouncy Castle, colouring competition and raffle. Free Admission

453 days ago

Voting is now open in the 2023 General Election!

The Team from Electoral Commission

You can find all the information you need about where, when and how to vote at vote.nz....

If you were enrolled at your current address by September 10, you will have been sent an EasyVote pack in the mail with an EasyVote card which will make voting easier.

However if yours hasn't … View more
You can find all the information you need about where, when and how to vote at vote.nz....

If you were enrolled at your current address by September 10, you will have been sent an EasyVote pack in the mail with an EasyVote card which will make voting easier.

However if yours hasn't arrived yet you can vote without it! Find your nearest voting place here:
map.vote.nz...

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453 days ago

Harbour Bridge maintenance

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises there will be closures around State Highway 1 (SH1) Auckland Harbour Bridge on Monday 2 October between 9.30pm and 5am due to maintenance.

What you need to know:
- There will be southbound lane restrictions including the southbound clip-on lanes.
- … View more
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises there will be closures around State Highway 1 (SH1) Auckland Harbour Bridge on Monday 2 October between 9.30pm and 5am due to maintenance.

What you need to know:
- There will be southbound lane restrictions including the southbound clip-on lanes.
- Shelly Beach Road southbound off-ramp will be closed at this time (best detour via Fanshawe Street, Beaumont Street and Westhaven Drive).
- There may be increased noise levels as paving activities are being carried out.

This work is weather dependent and if required, will be carried out on the next available night. You can check out Waka Kotahi updates here: www.nzta.govt.nz...

454 days ago

Happy Grandparents Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Grandparents Day to our fantastic neighbours!

We wish you a day filled with celebration for your poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad, while also remembering those who are no longer with us.
May your day be brimming with joy and treasured memories!

We extend our heartfelt … View more
Happy Grandparents Day to our fantastic neighbours!

We wish you a day filled with celebration for your poppa, nan, koro, grandma or g'dad, while also remembering those who are no longer with us.
May your day be brimming with joy and treasured memories!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their amazing nominations! Your stories have touched our hearts deeply. And the winner is... Koko Grant, nominated by Khalei-Marley Taylor-Karaitiana! Congratulations!

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454 days ago

Healthy Wholefood Cooking workshop - plant-based

Kim from Papakura

Healthy Wholefood Cooking Workshop - Tuesday October 3 at 7.00pm

Are you looking for some inspiration and help with your cooking? Do you want to use more plant-based wholefoods for your health?

Join us on Tuesday evening – October 3 – at 7.00pm for Healthy Wholefood Cooking, with … View more
Healthy Wholefood Cooking Workshop - Tuesday October 3 at 7.00pm

Are you looking for some inspiration and help with your cooking? Do you want to use more plant-based wholefoods for your health?

Join us on Tuesday evening – October 3 – at 7.00pm for Healthy Wholefood Cooking, with Esther-Shahn Pedersen & Kim Stirling. They will be demonstrating some tasty, quick and easy recipes – and if you come along to the Church hall you will get to taste them too… though you can also join us on Zoom!

When: Tuesday October 3 at 7.00pm
Where: The Church Hall, 12 Alpha Street, Papakura - or on Zoom

To book in:
Email - livingwellwithpapakurasda@gmail.com
Phone - Kim on 021 2095058

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455 days ago

Spring Spruce Up

Mike Jones from Drury Community Library

Our volunteers dodging the showers to give our library a bit of a spruce up

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455 days ago

COUNTIES CHESS CHAMPS NOW FREE TO ENTER

Ron from Papakura

Entries are open now for the Counties Chess Championship being held in Papakura on Saturday 18 November.
There will be a player limit of 140 so local players are advised to enter early!, we have 110 entries as of today.

Entry is now FREE to all players (anyone who has already paid their $10 … View more
Entries are open now for the Counties Chess Championship being held in Papakura on Saturday 18 November.
There will be a player limit of 140 so local players are advised to enter early!, we have 110 entries as of today.

Entry is now FREE to all players (anyone who has already paid their $10 will get a full Refund) with Trophies and Prizemoney to be won .Free entry is to try and get more senior Players involved (over 18 years of age).

You can enter via the Link below or email ( ron-lanning@xtra.co.nz) or text (0272128232) me with the player’s name, date of Birth ,what suburb living in (e,g Papakura or Pukekohe or Takapuna etc etc ) and your mobile phone number.
Here is the link below if you want to register that way:

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The Counties Chess Club is proud to organise the first ever Counties Regional Chess Championship, with open access for all, regardless of age or skill level.

Our vision is to create a fun, inclusive, and family-friendly event that not only attracts locals, but players from across the Counties Region.

The purpose of this annual event is also to motivate and encourage new and existing chess players wherever they may play.

The tournament also provides an opportunity for the wider community to come together, socialize, and engage in a healthy and educational activity. We have players from 6 years old to +80 years old, coming from all walks of life, and it’s wonderful to see how a simple board game can bring people together, create motivation and confidence, and provide a unique tournament experience for both players and visitors.

Attached are pics from another first-time event I co-organised in Kerikeri last year ( Northland Chess Championship) .

Thank you again for your support and hope to see a full venue in November at the Rosehill Intermediate School in Papakura!

Kind Regards,

Ron Lanning

President Counties Chess Club

ron-lanning@xtra.co.nz

0272128232

455 days ago

10 Yearly Ownership Review

The Secretary from Counties Energy Trust

Kia ora Koutou!
LOVE your local electricity lines Trust? YOUR VIEWS are important to us!
Electricity Consumers who are connected to the Counties Energy electricity lines network and who are paying an electricity account of their chosen electricity retailer are invited to share their views on:
1.… View more
Kia ora Koutou!
LOVE your local electricity lines Trust? YOUR VIEWS are important to us!
Electricity Consumers who are connected to the Counties Energy electricity lines network and who are paying an electricity account of their chosen electricity retailer are invited to share their views on:
1. The future ownership of the shares held by the Trust in Counties Energy Ltd and the other assets held by the Trust; and
2. A proposed amendment to the present definition of “Beneficiaries’’ as shown on Page 2 of the Trust Deed.
A special ‘’Ownership Review’’ report has been prepared for Consumers with instructions for online and postal submissions shown on Page 7. The report is available to download from our website.
Ngā mihi-nui

455 days ago

Five out of five for Acacia Cove

Acacia Cove

Five apartments have just been completed in Acacia Cove. All of which have just achieved a Lifemark® 5-Star Certification. Acacia Cove has a total of 215 villas and now 15 apartments in its village complex in Wattle downs, Auckland.

As a retirement village Acacia Cove wants to provide great … View more
Five apartments have just been completed in Acacia Cove. All of which have just achieved a Lifemark® 5-Star Certification. Acacia Cove has a total of 215 villas and now 15 apartments in its village complex in Wattle downs, Auckland.

As a retirement village Acacia Cove wants to provide great quality of life for its residents. Acacia Cove gives its residents a social community feel, with bowling greens, snooker table, craft room and indoor pools, providing great opportunities for residents to mix and mingle. The five newly completed apartments are situated 50 metres away from the Village centre.

Acacia Cove understands that its residents require dwellings where they can live safely and independently. Universal Design provides this. Acacia Cove decided applying Universal Design best accessibility practice was of high importance.

If you’re aged 60 and over, value your independence but want greater security, come and have a look at the superb properties we have to offer.

Contact long time manager Burce Cullington on (09) 268 8522.
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456 days ago

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF THE HOUSEHOLD HERO COMPETITION

The Team from NZ Compare

What an incredible turnout! Over 1360 Household Heroes were nominated by all of you for a chance to win a fabulous $350!
We know our nation is full of amazing Kiwis who keep things running at home, and you're all heroes!

But the real question is, did you win? Find out who's walking … View more
What an incredible turnout! Over 1360 Household Heroes were nominated by all of you for a chance to win a fabulous $350!
We know our nation is full of amazing Kiwis who keep things running at home, and you're all heroes!

But the real question is, did you win? Find out who's walking away with $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

Stay connected with NZ Compare for the latest broadband and power deals and exciting competitions. We're all about making it easy for you to compare and save money! CLICK HERE to learn more: www.nzcompare.com...

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