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1386 days ago

We Say, You Say: Island Festival

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Auckland,

What do you think about the newly announced festival on Motutapu?

Island Time on Motutapu is a festival to be held over the last weekend in February and is set to feature a smorgasbord of food and drink vendors and music artists.

Festival-goers will be treated to a day long … View more
Hi Auckland,

What do you think about the newly announced festival on Motutapu?

Island Time on Motutapu is a festival to be held over the last weekend in February and is set to feature a smorgasbord of food and drink vendors and music artists.

Festival-goers will be treated to a day long festival on either February 27 or 28 on the island. Tickets range from between $65 to $85, with a portion of ticket sales going towards to wildlife conservation.

Billy Brown, the deputy chairman of Ngāi Tai Ki Tamaki, said that it is an excellent opportunity to showcase the culture of the island and for them to educate visitors about volunteer opportunities on Motutapu.
“In the end, we want a calendar of events on the island, covering sports, arts, food – all of it," he said.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used by Stuff.

To find out more about the festival click here.

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1387 days ago

Poll: Which photograph takes the cake?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these… View more
Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these down to six brilliantly captured photographs in the running to win a Canon EOS camera.

You can hear more about these finalist entries on our blog, but judging is simple:
Cast your vote in the poll below before 3pm, February 11.

Which photograph takes the cake?
  • 42.5% Finalist 1: Ken Hansen (The beach)
    42.5% Complete
  • 11.8% Finalist 2: Tiana Golder (Mana Wāhine)
    11.8% Complete
  • 12.4% Finalist 3: Tom Mazey (Vintage cars)
    12.4% Complete
  • 7% Finalist 4: Vivian Gehrmann (On the farm)
    7% Complete
  • 16.6% Finalist 5: Stephane Dussau (Maori Battallion)
    16.6% Complete
  • 9.8% Finalist 6: Kate Henry (Kids playing)
    9.8% Complete
1332 votes
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1384 days ago

Art Exhibition by local artist Lynette Marie

Lynette from Torbay - Long Bay

Hi Neighbours, As many of you asked to see more of my paintings after seeing them on the wall outside my home on Oneroa walkway to Long Bay Beach during lockdown to brighten your day, I have arranged an Art Exhibition in Browns Bay. at the previous frozen yoghurt premises in Clyde Rd by Nicholls … View moreHi Neighbours, As many of you asked to see more of my paintings after seeing them on the wall outside my home on Oneroa walkway to Long Bay Beach during lockdown to brighten your day, I have arranged an Art Exhibition in Browns Bay. at the previous frozen yoghurt premises in Clyde Rd by Nicholls Optometrists. Opening night Thursday 25th February 6-8pm and the exhibition runs from Friday 256h February to Sunday 7th March from 10:00am - 2:00pm. I look forward to seeing you.

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1385 days ago

Bins out by 7am

The Team from Auckland Council

Please ensure that your rubbish bin or bag, and recycling bin are placed out on the kerbside by 7am.

Check your collection details here.

Together we can protect our land and waste nothing.
Learn more

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1385 days ago

E Waste Drop Off Events launched in Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Aucklanders can divert their e-waste from landfills by dropping it off at a series of events being rolled out around the city.

Auckland-based company Computer Recycling is hosting more than 30 e-waste drop-off days.

During the first two events this year, members of the community delivered nearly … View more
Aucklanders can divert their e-waste from landfills by dropping it off at a series of events being rolled out around the city.

Auckland-based company Computer Recycling is hosting more than 30 e-waste drop-off days.

During the first two events this year, members of the community delivered nearly 22,000 kg of e-waste.

More than 300 people flocked to the First Presbyterian Church in Papakura to drop off 8462 kg of e-waste.

This included more than 70 printers, 56 old home appliances, 63 televisions and other electronic goods.

Meanwhile Greenbay High School saw 450 people and drew 13,512 kg of e-waste to be diverted from landfills.

During the events, Computer Recycling will be raising funds for the children's Variety charity and will be matching the donations.

The next two events will be held on February 27 at Mt Albert Baptist Church and on March 6 at Massey University East Precinct Albany Expressway, in Albany.

Do you plan to take advantage of these e-waste days?

Or do you prefer to take your rubbish to the dump?

Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1385 days ago

5 Electrical Tips For Keeping Cool This Summer

Angela Purcell from AB Electrical

To keep cool this summer, it is best to use a combination of methods to cool your home and limit your power consumption. For more information, check out our blog post.

#abelectrical #electricians #summer #cool #cooling #hot

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1385 days ago

Seeking Urgent accommodation

Raewyn from Torbay - Long Bay

I'm a working single lady with a dog needing urgent accommodation. Prefer somewhere for just the two of us. If you know anywhere or anyone who can help please let me know!!

1386 days ago

Final Countdown for 100 Hens due to be culled

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

It’s down to the wire for 100 hens set to be slaughtered on an Auckland farm.

Animal refuge New Beginnings Rescue and Rehoming has until Friday to find “forever” homes in Auckland for the free-range birds which are due to be culled.

At 18-months old, the brown shavers were moulting and … View more
It’s down to the wire for 100 hens set to be slaughtered on an Auckland farm.

Animal refuge New Beginnings Rescue and Rehoming has until Friday to find “forever” homes in Auckland for the free-range birds which are due to be culled.

At 18-months old, the brown shavers were moulting and having a breather from egg laying, said Dani Prance, who runs New Beginnings Rescue and Rehoming in Taranaki and Auckland’s Rodney District.

“They can still lay eggs but they've reached their use by date for farmers.”

Prance has found homes for about 900 hens from the farm and is desperate to see the rest relocated so “they can live until they’re ancient and die of natural causes.”

“Normally we’d easily find a lot of homes in Auckland but it’s dwindling down,” she said.

Free-range hens face over crammed conditions with limited food and no grass, Prance said.

“You find girls that are definitely at the bottom of the pecking order. They're super skinny and you can see all their bones.”

But they flourished when they got to their new homes, learning quickly how to scratch and forage for food, she said.

“The best feeling is when you pull a hen out of one of those farms and get to put them down on grass and you just watch the amazement in them.”

They made great pets, she said, as they became friendly and ended up following their owners around.

“They’ve just got amazing personalities.”

The adopted hens have been re-homed in a variety of settings ranging from suburban town houses to 20-acre blocks.

“Some people want to fill up community food stalls with eggs, or you get home bakers that do a lot of baking for the community or Meals on Wheels and just want to be a bit more self-sustainable,” Prance said.

Chickens live eight years on average, but hens only productively lay eggs in the first two years of their lives.

Anyone interested in adopting the hens- from collection points in Dairy Flat, Wharehine and Bombay- can email newbeginningsrescue.rehoming@gmail.com or message the rescue’s Facebook page.

1386 days ago

Mainly Music

Carol from Browns Bay

Mainly Music at St Mary by the Sea 168 Deep Creek Road Torbay.
Our new term begins this Friday 12th Feb. at 9.30 am. This is a fun session for preschoolers and their parents/carers. All welcome. Please feel free to private message me if you have any questions etc.

1386 days ago

Mainly Music

Carol from Browns Bay

Mainly Music at St.Mary by the Sea Torbay 168 Deep Creek Road.
This Friday 12th Feb at 9.30am we begin the new term. This is a session for preschoolers and their parents/care givers. A lot of fun. You will be made welcome. Please feel free to private message me with any questions etc.

1386 days ago

State-of-the-art review!

Bachmann Orthodontics

What an amazing unique artwork from one of our lovely clients.
Thank you so much.
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>>"Dear Claudia,
I am really pleased that you liked my cross-stitch. ❤
I am/was really pleased with your services. During the process, I really appreciated your and your staff's easy-going, … View more
What an amazing unique artwork from one of our lovely clients.
Thank you so much.
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>>"Dear Claudia,
I am really pleased that you liked my cross-stitch. ❤
I am/was really pleased with your services. During the process, I really appreciated your and your staff's easy-going, reliable, informative, professional, effective, but at the same time friendly, thoughtful and kind approach. 🙂
As I came from another practice, I have the basis to compare services. Choosing you as a practice when moving to Auckland was one of my best decision I made since being in New Zealand.
Thank you very much again.
Warmest regards,
Marta"<<
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>>"Dear Marta,
Thank you so much, your hand-stitched picture looks absolutely amazing.
It will receive a special place in our practice.
Thanks again, how thoughtful of you and you have been a wonderful; patient with the cleanest teeth ever!
Warm regards,
Claudia."<<
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1387 days ago

We LOVE swimming

Hilton Brown Swimming

And we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both … View more
And we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Albany and Hobsonville.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
Find out more

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1387 days ago

Looking for one off jobs or part time

Nola from Northcross

Hiya :) I am a full time student at Elite school of beauty and I am looking for one off jobs or part time. I’ve done dog sitting several times before so I’m always interested in that :) other wise I’m open for anything thing else

1388 days ago

Maximise your outdoor space!

Shade Design

At Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.

With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help … View more
At Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.

With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help yourself but tell all your family and friends.

With our custom aluminium frames and awnings, we stand by our products and offer a 5-year warranty.
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1389 days ago

Is it OK in these Covid times to de-mask for a beer or a coffee on a ferry?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, If mask-wearing is mandatory on all public transport, why are more people not getting pulled up for failing to do so. And does it make sense to allowed masks to drop for a beer, wine or coffee? Read the story below:

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