Beachlands, Auckland

Time to tidy that garage?

Time to tidy that garage?

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

2061 days ago

Franklin community groups receive grant funding

Communications Team from Auckland Council

More than $20,000 in grants has been awarded to groups working within the Franklin community.

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2061 days ago

Applications open for grants for conservation activities

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Grants are available for community groups to support conservation efforts throughout Auckland.

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2061 days ago

Ho ho no: More AirNZ Christmas strikes on the table

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View more
Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.

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2061 days ago

GARAGE SALE

Ana Liza from Flat Bush

Address: 16 Triumph Road, Flat Bush
Date: 15th December 2018, Saturday
Time: 9:00am onwards

Negotiable

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2062 days ago

Gifts for Christmas

Mitre 10 Mega Botany

Want to create a truly personal gift for someone you care about? Whether it's something cool and practical like this or a table for their morning coffee, these are truly special gifts! We have everything you need to make it happen! #Mitre10MegaBotany

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2062 days ago

Hairdresser

Davine from Flat Bush

Hi All,

I’m a qualified hairdresser and hairdressing lecturer originally from South Africa.

Book in now for your latest haircut, colour, straightener or just a hair idea - 0210714449.

Great service, conversation and RESULTS!
View more
Hi All,

I’m a qualified hairdresser and hairdressing lecturer originally from South Africa.

Book in now for your latest haircut, colour, straightener or just a hair idea - 0210714449.

Great service, conversation and RESULTS!

Hope to hear from you soon.

Regards,

Davine

2062 days ago

Manurewa life long learning fund - applications open

Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

Manurewa Local Board has funding available for seniors aged 55 and over engaging in learning activities in 2019.

Funding of up to $2000 is available to those living in the Manurewa Local Board area.

Pick up an application form at the Manurewa Local Board office or Manurewa Library, 7 Hill … View more
Manurewa Local Board has funding available for seniors aged 55 and over engaging in learning activities in 2019.

Funding of up to $2000 is available to those living in the Manurewa Local Board area.

Pick up an application form at the Manurewa Local Board office or Manurewa Library, 7 Hill Road, Manurewa, or contact Age Concern Counties Manukau on 297 4331 ext 817 or email annaj@accm.org.nz.

Applications close 19th December 2018.
Find out more!

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2080 days ago

*WIN* a hamper for a special elder in your life

Te Wananga o Aotearoa

Share the aroha! To celebrate the success of our Te Kumanu Raeroa (elderly care) course, we're giving away four amazing Christmas hampers to a special kuia or koroua in your life. It could be your elderly family member, friend or neighbour.

Simply post a reply telling us why your kuia or … View more
Share the aroha! To celebrate the success of our Te Kumanu Raeroa (elderly care) course, we're giving away four amazing Christmas hampers to a special kuia or koroua in your life. It could be your elderly family member, friend or neighbour.

Simply post a reply telling us why your kuia or koroua should win. Entries close 3 December 9am.

So what's in the Xmas hamper? A range of delicious Christmas treats, plus a tea-set, tea & kiwiana tea-towel - all delivered in a harakeke (flax) basket, handwoven by our resident weaver. Value: $300.
Ts & Cs apply

Best of luck from your local Te Wānanga o Aotearoa whānau
Course info here

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2063 days ago

Auckland train services cancelled on Wednesday due to union meetings

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A total of 105 train services will not run on Wednesday as union staff members clock off for a meeting.

Auckland Transport (AT) said members would attend the meeting from 11am to 1pm but trains would be cancelled approximately two hours either side of the meeting as well.

This was to ensure … View more
A total of 105 train services will not run on Wednesday as union staff members clock off for a meeting.

Auckland Transport (AT) said members would attend the meeting from 11am to 1pm but trains would be cancelled approximately two hours either side of the meeting as well.

This was to ensure members had the time to get to the meeting and services would return to normal afterwards. However, some services may be affected outside of these times, the AT spokesperson said. More information here .

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2066 days ago

Get ready, Christmas in the park is coming to town!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

It's been described as "one of the greatest family events", so will you be heading along to Auckland's Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park this year?

Mike Puru and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jess Quinn will be hosting the event. So have yourself a merry … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's been described as "one of the greatest family events", so will you be heading along to Auckland's Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park this year?

Mike Puru and Dancing With The Stars contestant Jess Quinn will be hosting the event. So have yourself a merry little Christmas and enjoy the event!

Info: Everything kicks off around 7.30pm Saturday December 8th at the Auckland Domain. It will air on Three on Saturday December 15th. For all you need to know about the event, click here.

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2063 days ago

Christmas Appeal

Auckland City Mission

Every Christmas, we somehow manage to spend more on gifts than we planned and buy more food than we could ever eat. Inevitably, this creates a lot of waste. Which is why this year, we’re focusing on turning Christmas waste into Christmas joy. After all, there’s more than enough Christmas to go … View moreEvery Christmas, we somehow manage to spend more on gifts than we planned and buy more food than we could ever eat. Inevitably, this creates a lot of waste. Which is why this year, we’re focusing on turning Christmas waste into Christmas joy. After all, there’s more than enough Christmas to go around.

Join us in our goal of giving every Aucklander a Merry Christmas and donate what you save.
Find out more!

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2063 days ago

The counties power Christmas lights - Trains at night

The Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Glenbrook Vintage Railway will be lighting up Franklin with festive cheer this year with a new Christmas experience.

The Counties Power Christmas Lights – Trains at Night event will see the charitable organisation's trains, station and buildings dressed in Christmas lights, a special … View more
Glenbrook Vintage Railway will be lighting up Franklin with festive cheer this year with a new Christmas experience.

The Counties Power Christmas Lights – Trains at Night event will see the charitable organisation's trains, station and buildings dressed in Christmas lights, a special Christmas Express train service, visits from Santa, a Christmas market and much more.

The Counties Power Christmas Lights - Trains at Night will run from 14-16 and 20-23 December in the lead up to Christmas from 7pm till 11pm.

The first train is at 7.30, and will run half hourly to the workshops and return.

There will be a Santa's grotto, night markets, train rides, entertainment and lots more.

Book your tickets now:
General Admission $10.00 (Ages 2 and older)
Family Admission $40.00 (Up to 2 adults and 4 children aged 14 to 2 years)
Under 2s free

Your ticket entitles you to 1 Train Ride and site entry. Additional train ride tickets can be purchased on the day.
Book your tickets here!

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2068 days ago

Poll: Would you visit a board game bar?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Christchurch may have a very cool arcade bar, but Auckland has a bar dedicated to your favourite board games! 'Dice and Fork' is here.

We want to know whether you would visit a board game bar? Would you been keen to try it with your mates? If so, how much time do you … View more
Hi neighbours,

Christchurch may have a very cool arcade bar, but Auckland has a bar dedicated to your favourite board games! 'Dice and Fork' is here.

We want to know whether you would visit a board game bar? Would you been keen to try it with your mates? If so, how much time do you think you'd spend at a bar like this?

Take part in our poll below or leave a reply to share your thoughts.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Would you visit a board game bar?
  • 69.7% Yes
    69.7% Complete
  • 30.3% No
    30.3% Complete
577 votes
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