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2432 days ago

Join the St Patrick's Festival fun in Ponsonby!

Cathy O'Sullivan from St Patrick's Festival

Bring your family along to the St Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Music and Dance Festival in Ponsonby this Saturday, March 17. Come and see a huge variety of Irish costumes, floats, bands, faerie folk, and even St Patrick himself.

Following the parade, head along to the … View more
Bring your family along to the St Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Music and Dance Festival in Ponsonby this Saturday, March 17. Come and see a huge variety of Irish costumes, floats, bands, faerie folk, and even St Patrick himself.

Following the parade, head along to the Irish Music and Dance Festival at Western Park. We have lots of fun activities for the kids as well as music, dancing and food stalls.

Parade: 12pm - 1pm on Ponsonby Road.
Irish Music and Dance Festival: 11am - 6pm, Western Park.

Don’t miss the biggest celebration of Irish culture on St Patrick’s Day in Auckland!
Find out more!

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2433 days ago

Let’s get it to zero Auckland!

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council and Drowning Prevention Auckland are calling on Aucklanders to reduce the number of drownings in home pools this year. Find out more

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2434 days ago

AK have your say.

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Join us at the Kumeu Show this weekend, and have your say on Auckland’s future. #akhaveyoursay

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2434 days ago

Our antique buyers are coming to Orewa!

Goldco International Limited

Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

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Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

Wednesday 14th March:
- Orewa Community Centre, 40-46 Orewa Square: 10am - 3pm

Thursday 15th March:
- Orewa Community Centre, 40-46 Orewa Square: 12 noon - 3pm

House calls:
- If you are unable to visit our venue please phone Hamish on 0800 105 228 to discuss.
Learn more

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2441 days ago

Plan your journey to the AKL Lantern Festival this weekend

The Team from

If you're coming to #lanternakl, consider cycling, walking or public transport - parking restrictions are in place and parking is in very high demand. Plus AKL City & Starship Hospitals are both open and operating as normal during the festival, including their busy emergency departments. … View moreIf you're coming to #lanternakl, consider cycling, walking or public transport - parking restrictions are in place and parking is in very high demand. Plus AKL City & Starship Hospitals are both open and operating as normal during the festival, including their busy emergency departments. If you're heading to the festival, please look out for ambulances and give them right of way; help keep the entrances to the hospitals clear for patients, whānau, visitors and staff; and stay out of the hospital grounds and carparks unless you are visiting the hospitals.

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2435 days ago

Enhance your home with Moana Spa pools!

Moana Spas

Hi neighbours, get your outdoor area ready for entertaining and quality time with your family and friends! We are locally owned, providing quality spa pools with the best possible service.

Check out our website or give us a call on 07 575 5099 for more information.
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2436 days ago

How important is Auckland’s environment to you?

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on the future of Auckland's beaches.

#akhaveyoursay

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2436 days ago

Migrant seminar

The Team from Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough

Open to all interested parties regarding South Island essential skills visa

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2437 days ago

Poll: Do you have mould in your home?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours,
Are you among the many people in NZ battling mould in their homes? Did you tick yes to the census question about having a patch of mould bigger than an A4 piece of paper? If so, we'd love to talk to you.


We're working on an article for Homed to find out when you … View more
Hey neighbours,
Are you among the many people in NZ battling mould in their homes? Did you tick yes to the census question about having a patch of mould bigger than an A4 piece of paper? If so, we'd love to talk to you.


We're working on an article for Homed to find out when you need to worry about mould and the best ways to tackle it. If you'd like to be involved, let us know the scale of the mould you're dealing with in the comments below, or email us at homed@stuff.co.nz and we'll be in touch.


And thanks! We're looking forward to hearing from you :)

*** Please write NFP (Not for Publication) when you comment if you don't want your comment published in print or online ***

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Do you have mould in your home?
  • 10% Yes, it's a big problem in several rooms
    10% Complete
  • 7.8% Yes, it's bigger than an A4 patch, but only in one room
    7.8% Complete
  • 31.1% Yes, but only the odd patch here and there
    31.1% Complete
  • 51.1% No, thankfully we're free of mould
    51.1% Complete
421 votes
2436 days ago

Pre enrol at Tiny Explorers today!

Tiny Explorers Early Learning Centre

Tiny Explorers is an amazing, purpose built Centre. The environment has been designed to cater for the children’s needs and provide them with the best possible start. We have wonderful spaces for our Infants, Toddlers and Young Children, where they have the opportunity to safely learn, grow and … View moreTiny Explorers is an amazing, purpose built Centre. The environment has been designed to cater for the children’s needs and provide them with the best possible start. We have wonderful spaces for our Infants, Toddlers and Young Children, where they have the opportunity to safely learn, grow and explore in their own world.

Deciding on which Early Learning Centre to entrust your child with is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want your child to be happy, safe, well cared for and taught in such a way it gives them the best possible start in life.

Here at Tiny Explorers, our experienced team provide comprehensive educational programmes and professional care for your child, with plenty of natural educational opportunities in a nurturing environment ready for your child to learn, grow, and explore.

Contact us for any further information or to find out about our FREE ECE Hours that we offer!

Address: 56 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth, Auckland 0910
Email: admin@tinyexplorers.co.nz
Check out our website and Facebook page!
Find out more!

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2437 days ago

CRL tunnel boring machine has a name

Communications Team from Auckland Council

More than 30,000 people from as far away as the UK, USA, Europe, the Philippines and Afghanistan participated in the naming contest run in just under a week.

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2437 days ago

Water quality

Communications Team from Auckland Council

What is water quality worth to you? #akhaveyoursay

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2437 days ago

Build your business with social media

BNZ

Want to tap into the power of social media to grow your business? Then check out these tips on how to harness the latest trends, choosing the right social media channels, outsourcing and more – so you can use social as a powerful tool to engage with your audience, drive sales, and build your … View moreWant to tap into the power of social media to grow your business? Then check out these tips on how to harness the latest trends, choosing the right social media channels, outsourcing and more – so you can use social as a powerful tool to engage with your audience, drive sales, and build your brand. Find out more

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2437 days ago

The Bottomline on ROI Workshop

Complete Learning

A rare opportunity to learn from the world's top expert on measuring the financial return on Learning & Development, Organisational Development and Human Resources programmes. Nobody knows more than Patti Phillips does.

As the world's leading expert in this field, Patti has … View more
A rare opportunity to learn from the world's top expert on measuring the financial return on Learning & Development, Organisational Development and Human Resources programmes. Nobody knows more than Patti Phillips does.

As the world's leading expert in this field, Patti has worked with organisations in 70 countries and has authored over 50 books on accountability.

Join Dr Patti Phillips at Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre Auckland - Friday 18th May 2018.

ROI = Return On Investment
Find out more!

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2438 days ago

Is your partner the least romantic person ever?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Suggest they call Natasha and she'll set up the most romantic candlelit picnic at a secret location - all you need do is sip the wine and gaze into each other's eyes.

If that's not enough Natasha has little extras she can add to make the night even more memorable.

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