Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

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2396 days ago

Rautawhiri Park upgrade underway

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Tennis and netball courts and a perimeter path should be completed by mid-June at Helensville’s Rautawhiri Park.

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2396 days ago

Do you think wheel clamping should be illegal?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Have you heard Transport Minister Phil Twyford's views on wheel clamping? He says it either needs to be banned or regulated - and he was working on legislation to see it banned. What are your thoughts? To read more, click here.

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2396 days ago

Have you been pinged by this bus lane?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Auckland,
Have you heard about the bus lane that's earned about $1.27 million in fines? The Newmarket bus lane caught out more than 8000 driver in a year. Have you been fined? Do you think bus lanes are important in the city? To read more, click here.

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2396 days ago

Poll: Would you keep a farm animal as a pet?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Are you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?

Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. … View more
Are you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?

Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. Here's what you need to know about keeping them in residential areas.

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Would you keep a farm animal as a pet?
  • 21.1% I already do - it's easy if you do your research and have the right space
    21.1% Complete
  • 15.4% I'd like to, but there's too much red tape
    15.4% Complete
  • 40.5% It depends on the animal
    40.5% Complete
  • 0.9% I tried, but it didn't work out
    0.9% Complete
  • 22.1% I don't think farm animals make good pets
    22.1% Complete
1086 votes
2408 days ago

5 April is Advance Care Planning Day

Stephanie Gray from Nelson Marlborough Health

Today is the day to start a conversation with your family and whānau about what matters to you for your future healthcare. When you have an Advance Care Plan everyone around you knows what is important to you and what treatment and care you would like. Check out the website for more information.

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2396 days ago

Plants and Oddments from our Shed Shop

Don McDonald from Picton Men's Community Shed

Looking for garden plants, drop into our Nursery at 2 Market St Picton. Open most afternoons Monday to Friday, the "Plants" Banner will be fluttering. Click here for more details pictonmensshed.wordpress.com...

Our "Shed Shop" also has a small range of items, reconditioned or… View more
Looking for garden plants, drop into our Nursery at 2 Market St Picton. Open most afternoons Monday to Friday, the "Plants" Banner will be fluttering. Click here for more details pictonmensshed.wordpress.com...

Our "Shed Shop" also has a small range of items, reconditioned or made in our workshop. Click here for more details pictonmensshed.wordpress.com...

Negotiable

2397 days ago

A quick update

Phil Goff from Phil Goff

Spent the weekend involuntarily investigating Auckland’s hospital system. My family has a history of clogged arteries which despite being a virtuous non smoker I have been unable to escape.

So I ended up Saturday morning at Auckland Hospital for an angioplasty and a few stents. Procedure went… View more
Spent the weekend involuntarily investigating Auckland’s hospital system. My family has a history of clogged arteries which despite being a virtuous non smoker I have been unable to escape.

So I ended up Saturday morning at Auckland Hospital for an angioplasty and a few stents. Procedure went well and I’m hassling the doctor to let me go home. Hopefully tomorrow and after a few days of working from home, I’ll be back at work.

A big thanks first to doctors, nurses and staff. They been really great, both professional and caring. They are a wonderful cross section of multicultural Auckland. It’s fantastic that in our country people get the urgent treatment they need and according to that need and not ability to pay.

Thanks also for the kind messages from so many people. Heartfelt appreciation!

The painting was done by my lovely granddaughter Brooklyn.

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2397 days ago

10 Auckland playgrounds you won't want to miss

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Here are ten of the best playground adventures you can find across the region!

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2397 days ago

Visiting antique dealer wishes to purchase!

Antiques on Geraldine from Antiques On Geraldine

Offering highest prices - we will be in the area from approximately 1st - 6th May, happy to view one item, whole estates or collections.

We collect:
Old photos, jewellery, rifles, fly rods, old car parts, old tools, Musical instruments, old coins, bank notes with Maori head, War badges & … View more
Offering highest prices - we will be in the area from approximately 1st - 6th May, happy to view one item, whole estates or collections.

We collect:
Old photos, jewellery, rifles, fly rods, old car parts, old tools, Musical instruments, old coins, bank notes with Maori head, War badges & medals, lodge medals, old tins and bottles, gold, toysNZ pottery, crockery and china.

Please phone (03) 6155290 text 0211018469 or email thom.taylor@xtra.co.nz.
Learn more

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2398 days ago

We're going nuts over walnuts

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Get top tips on houseplant care and styling from gorgeous new book Leaf Supply, and enter our competition to win a copy, plus we also have other great prizes up for grabs!
Subscribe now!

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2398 days ago

Clean up continues in wet weather

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Keep up to date on the clean up effort following Tuesday's storm. Plus what you need to know if you are affected by the power outages: bit.ly...

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2403 days ago

Here's a tour of Sculptureum in Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Take an armchair tour of this fabulous and fun gallery dedicated to both art and nature, profiled in our magazine this month.

2399 days ago

Mind Lab Kids turned one!

MindLab Kids

We were so excited to see Mind Lab Kids turn one last week. It's been a fantastic year of home experiments, messy fun and video challenges. Help them celebrate by getting your 5-12 year old to take on an awesome STEM challenge over at MindLabKids.com. It's free! Find out more!

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2399 days ago

Enjoy Coco in comfort.

Stuff Pix

With school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have … View moreWith school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have smiles for days these holidays.

Head to stuffpix.co.nz to watch now.
Watch now

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2400 days ago

Arborists working around the clock to make trees safe

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council contractors will be working around the clock until Monday to make roads safe and manage emergency tree works across the region.

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