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For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
… View moreFor a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
A message from NZTA:
Motorists intending to go away for Labour Weekend are encouraged to plan ahead to stay safe and avoid delays on congested motorways.
The NZ Transport Agency has developed a tool that shows predicted traffic flow across popular journeys based on travel patterns from previous … View moreA message from NZTA:
Motorists intending to go away for Labour Weekend are encouraged to plan ahead to stay safe and avoid delays on congested motorways.
The NZ Transport Agency has developed a tool that shows predicted traffic flow across popular journeys based on travel patterns from previous years. It can be found at www.nzta.govt.nz...
“Holiday weekends are always busy across Auckland and the Northland so congestion and delays are inevitable in peak times. But if everyone leaves plenty of time for their journey, drives to the conditions and plans ahead before leaving home, the worst of the frustrations can be eased and everyone can concentrate on arriving safely,” says the NZ Transport Agency’s Auckland Operations Manager, Rua Pani.
“Look for an alternative route or consider leaving when the traffic is lighter, either early in the morning or later in the day.”
Because predicted peak times can change based on incidents, weather and even driver behaviour we suggest that you check www.nzta.govt.nz... before you leave for accurate information about current road and traffic conditions.
The holiday journeys site shows the busiest time heading north from Auckland is on Friday between 1pm and 8pm. But historically, traffic is free flowing on Saturday morning if you leave before 8am. Coming home on Monday, expect the most traffic between 10am and 6pm.
Hi There, I'm looking for a group of interested people to help with setting up an area to grow butterflies near the dog park on Pohe Island. Last year the round bales that were made looked so picturesque at dusk, it sparked my imagination to have butterflies flying around.
The WDC has … View moreHi There, I'm looking for a group of interested people to help with setting up an area to grow butterflies near the dog park on Pohe Island. Last year the round bales that were made looked so picturesque at dusk, it sparked my imagination to have butterflies flying around.
The WDC has given approval and now we just need to plant swan plants and other butterfly food plants over time.
So, # i need some volunteers first up to pull up the kikuya in the area designated.
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and # we need some swan plants to put in. I can get some for $15 per large plant, but donated ones would be awesome.
Who would like to help out?
Fiona Douglas fjdouglas61@gmail.com
Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -
Friendly reminder that Shake Out, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is happening tomorrow.
At 9:30am over 800,000 people across the country will drop, cover, and hold!
Are you joining in?
#NSNZemergencypreparedness
So, I just recently found out that Google is quietly closing their attempt at competing with Facebook in the 'social media stakes'.
I am posting this here mainly to let anyone know who has stuff on that site, that they'd better hurry to get it off, if they still want it.
… View moreSo, I just recently found out that Google is quietly closing their attempt at competing with Facebook in the 'social media stakes'.
I am posting this here mainly to let anyone know who has stuff on that site, that they'd better hurry to get it off, if they still want it.
I was asked/invited to join that site when it first opened, and I did join, used it to display some of my digital photography (Flickr was in hiatus at that time) - then I read the terms and conditions. And I was out of there like a scalded cat. Google claimed intellectual ownership of everything uploaded. Thanks, but no thanks to that!
And now they have sat on a security bug that has left all the content of the site open to theft for many months and not let anyone know. That is all your personal data on there - up for grabs by any malicious hacker .... appalling!
My respect for Google, while not in free fall, is definitely tarnished. I don't even use their search engine any more; haven't for over a year. Duckduckgo is a viable alternative that does not sell your search history to marketers and is concerned about promoting and preserving privacy ... including making recommendations and providing tools and information.
just f.y.i. -Peter
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.
Torrential rain … View moreWhat do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.
Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.
Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.
Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.
Petrol has gone up again and so will car registrations soon as a result of ACC changes
Is there anyone who is willing to be interviewed on how this is affecting them and why? Please phone 09 470 4054.
On line general comments are welcomed as well - it helps to gauge the public opinion.
If you … View morePetrol has gone up again and so will car registrations soon as a result of ACC changes
Is there anyone who is willing to be interviewed on how this is affecting them and why? Please phone 09 470 4054.
On line general comments are welcomed as well - it helps to gauge the public opinion.
If you don't want your comments to be used by media please put NFP on you comment.
During his three day stay in Whangarei, Bug Man, Ruud Kleinpaste stopped in at Kiwi North where he was put to work carefully following the nationally standard recipe to make the kiwi food for the day.
Kevin Saxton, Kiwi North husbandry team leader and Northtec Environmental Science student … View moreDuring his three day stay in Whangarei, Bug Man, Ruud Kleinpaste stopped in at Kiwi North where he was put to work carefully following the nationally standard recipe to make the kiwi food for the day.
Kevin Saxton, Kiwi North husbandry team leader and Northtec Environmental Science student Courtney du Preez who is completing her 90 hours practicum here at Kiwi North thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
The diet is lean beef mince, oxheart, cat biscuits, vitamin mix, corn, peas, carrot, apple, banana, currants and oil. It is the same in all the captive facilities to reduce variables and reduce stress if the birds are moved from one location to another.
Later in the day Kleinpaste took a walk in the Pukenui forest with its rangers.
Fully furnished, serviced self contained unit to let in Whau Valley area, suit single WORKING person, call 0212546706 or text for more details
Hey Northland, say goodbye to planning dinners with Bargain Box! You'll get fresh NZ produce and super-easy recipes the whole family will love delivered to your door. Use FRUITBOX to get a free fruit box with your first delivery!
ACC is proposing to reduce the business levy you pay. If you’re in business, these proposals could affect you.
Find out by how much by using ACC's online calculator and have your say at our site by October 25.
Hi neighbours,
What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being … View moreHi neighbours,
What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being "fleeced" at the pump, but petrol companies are pushing back on those claims.
The Government plans to rush through changes to an act, which will allow a watchdog to investigate the margins on fuel. Click here to read more about how your rising fuel taxes will be spent.
So what are your thoughts on the current price of fuel? Can you and your family afford it? Do you think the current prices need to be investigated? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)
If you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.
For $99 join … View moreIf you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.
For $99 join Golf Warehouse Hutt Park and receive 12 months membership. We will maintain your official Golf Handicap for you (just hand cards in where you play).
An Official Handicap allows you to play fairly among your friends, compete fairly when entering tournaments and competitions as well as providing a personal benchmark to improve upon as a golfer.
Hey neighbours, have you ever found anything unusual buried in your backyard or garden?
From human remains to safes full of gold, the average suburban backyard can be a treasure trove of interesting finds and we'd love to hear yours. We're on the hunt for the strangest stories of … View moreHey neighbours, have you ever found anything unusual buried in your backyard or garden?
From human remains to safes full of gold, the average suburban backyard can be a treasure trove of interesting finds and we'd love to hear yours. We're on the hunt for the strangest stories of unearthed garden treasures, whether they're something rare, sentimental, valuable, or just plain unexpected. What did you find and how did you come across it? And what happened next?
Email Homed reporter Katie Newton on katie.newton@stuff.co.nz to share your back yard discoveries.
What is the message?
Power Co is making good money and needs (is going) to drop prices so it does it on one hand andwith the other hand by clawing back the price drop by cancelling prompt payment discounts?
How many people fit into what "categories" of - unable to pay on time or … View moreWhat is the message?
Power Co is making good money and needs (is going) to drop prices so it does it on one hand andwith the other hand by clawing back the price drop by cancelling prompt payment discounts?
How many people fit into what "categories" of - unable to pay on time or don't pay on time or pay on time or get a prompt payment discount.
Is this a oportune balance sheet PR, spin, media release?
Has the electricity review played into the Power Co's hands?
Those unable to afford their power - is there an agency better suited
to handle this?
Your thoughts? e&eo
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