Matakatia - Tindalls Beach, Whangaparaoa

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2298 days ago

How high are your power bills this winter?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, It's been a long hard winter and for many, power bills have been going through the roof. Have you been affected?

We're looking into ways we can all keep these costs down for a story on Homed and would love to hear from you if you have particularly large or small bills.… View more
Hey neighbours, It's been a long hard winter and for many, power bills have been going through the roof. Have you been affected?

We're looking into ways we can all keep these costs down for a story on Homed and would love to hear from you if you have particularly large or small bills.

Do your power bills come in way higher than your friends and family? Do you know why, or does the amount always take you by surprise? Maybe, like the family who created an effective solar panel heater out of drink cans, or the blogger who enjoys free power generated by a converted washing machine, you've found a creative way to minimise your bills. If so, how do you do it?

Whether your bills are high and you're looking for ways to reduce them, or you have some secrets to low power bills that you're willing to share, we'd love to hear from you. Email homed@stuff.co.nz and one of our reporters will be in touch.

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2299 days ago

We have new opening hours!

Apollo Medical

The Apollo Medical Centre’s Urgent Care / Walk-in service has been replaced with a significant increase in availability of booked doctor appointments on the day.

You are able to book appointments with your chosen doctor between 7.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Thursday, and between 7.30am and … View more
The Apollo Medical Centre’s Urgent Care / Walk-in service has been replaced with a significant increase in availability of booked doctor appointments on the day.

You are able to book appointments with your chosen doctor between 7.30am and 6.30pm Monday to Thursday, and between 7.30am and 5.30pm on Fridays. There are ‘on the day’ appointments available throughout each weekday, and on Saturday mornings. We are now closed Saturday afternoons, all day Sundays, and public holidays.

New patients and their families are welcome to enroll at Apollo Medical Centre.

Find out more at www.apollomedical.co.nz or by phoning 09 477 3700

You matter, we make it happen!
Find out more!

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2299 days ago

NZ MADE/NĀ NIU TĪRENI: Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Find out more about what happened to Ngāti … View more
The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.

Find out more about what happened to Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, where you live in Auckland, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.

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2300 days ago

Harvey Norman Flagship Store at Wairau Park

Harvey Norman

Flagship Store now open, visit us for a unique shopping experience like no other. Find out more

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2302 days ago

Silverdale Park n Ride bus stop

Rob from Manly

I sent a message to Auckland Transport re when the actual bus station part was going to be finished.


I got 2 replies stating 2 different things ...
1st reply on 5 July
The second phase is the busway building construction. This is being tendered shortly and is expected to be completed by mid-2019.… View more
I sent a message to Auckland Transport re when the actual bus station part was going to be finished.


I got 2 replies stating 2 different things ...
1st reply on 5 July
The second phase is the busway building construction. This is being tendered shortly and is expected to be completed by mid-2019. We are also hoping to add another 90 carparks to the park and ride area during the second phase of stage two. At this time, we are currently waiting on an environment court decision which we can expect in two months.


2nd reply 24 July
Unfortunately the time frame for the construction of the station building has changed primarily due to the delay in finalising the station design and in addition to this a delay in acquiring the resource consent for the additional 90 car parks. The expected construction time frame for the station building is from October 2018 to June 2019.


So the actual bus station part either (a) hasn't been designed yet or (B)the council haven't tendered out for the building of it yet depending on which reply you go with, either way nothing will be done till at least October. But as AKL Transport advised a finish date of June next year I wouldn't be hopeful of anything being done till mid 2019.
There is no reason why they cant complete the building of the station while they argue about the resource consent for the extra 90 car parks. By the time they add the car parks they will wish it was an extra 290...not the short sighted 90 they have planned for now.


"Auckland Council, planning for last decade, in the next decade"

2300 days ago

Rhino blinds

Rhino Blinds Ltd

Special on indoor blind for the month of August.
30% of and free installation.

2301 days ago

Poll: Do you want the express bus service scrapped?

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

AT is planning on scrapping the 991X and 992X bus services at the end of September. Commuter Arthur Amon desperately wants to keep the services going, and has started a petition. The buses are popular, and the new arrangement would mean some commuters will need to take up to three buses, rather … View moreAT is planning on scrapping the 991X and 992X bus services at the end of September. Commuter Arthur Amon desperately wants to keep the services going, and has started a petition. The buses are popular, and the new arrangement would mean some commuters will need to take up to three buses, rather than one express bus.
You can read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

What are your thoughts? Should the services be scrapped?

*Please write NFP (Not for print) if you don't want your comments published in print.

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Do you want the express bus service scrapped?
  • 0% Yes - scrap the services
    0% Complete
  • 100% No - if they're popular, why scrap them?
    100% Complete
  • 0% Something else - tell us in the comments.
    0% Complete
70 votes
2301 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.

So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?

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Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?
  • 40.7% Yes, the guidelines are great
    40.7% Complete
  • 50.2% No, this is PC gone mad
    50.2% Complete
  • 9% I'm on the fence on this one
    9% Complete
2776 votes
2301 days ago

Roofing problems?

Reg Hopper from Reg Hopper

Are you having problems with your roof?
Or do you need your roof replaced?
Would you like your outdoor/bbq/deck area covered?

I'm a roofing contractor (based in Redvale) with 25 years experience, specialising in Longrun Coloursteel roofs and Easiroll Fibrelight roofing - excellent for … View more
Are you having problems with your roof?
Or do you need your roof replaced?
Would you like your outdoor/bbq/deck area covered?

I'm a roofing contractor (based in Redvale) with 25 years experience, specialising in Longrun Coloursteel roofs and Easiroll Fibrelight roofing - excellent for your outdoor areas, rolls out in one piece so no ugly joins.

Give me a call on 021 0823 8329 or send me a message for a free no obligation quote.

Thanks
Reg

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