Belmont, Auckland

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

2110 days ago

UPDATED: Fruit fly investigation underway on North Shore

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A second Queensland fruit fly has been found in a surveillance trap in the Auckland suburb of Northcote.

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2110 days ago

Resene Shed of the Year 2019

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Final call for entries! ​You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us … View moreFinal call for entries! ​You've got a few days left to send in photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2019 winner receives $3220 worth of gardening products! Get your entry to us by this Thursday, Feb 28. To enter: ​Tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos to mailto:mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz.

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2110 days ago

Start a group in time for Neighbours Day! March 22nd - 31st

Neighbourhood Support North Shore

Are you keen to get to know your neighbours or already have a group of neighbours that look out for one another?

Thanks to the Neighbourly team - Neighbourhood Support North Shore is giving you a chance to apply for one of six $30 Prezzy cards to run a “get together” in your street!

Why not … View more
Are you keen to get to know your neighbours or already have a group of neighbours that look out for one another?

Thanks to the Neighbourly team - Neighbourhood Support North Shore is giving you a chance to apply for one of six $30 Prezzy cards to run a “get together” in your street!

Why not do something to celebrate Neighbours Day running from March 22nd to 31st? Join Neighbourhood Support, register your NS group or sign up to start a group - then email us with your idea, the name of your street and go into the draw. For more information on Neighbours Day check out neighboursday.org.nz.

To join Neighbourhood Support neighbourhood.org.nz...

Please note: a photo of your choice of the event must be shared with Neighbourhood Support for marketing purposes.

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2110 days ago

Whey Protein Isolate - NZ Made - 100% Natural (Unflavoured) - 1.1 Kg Pack

Max from Northcote

Get 100% Natural New Zealand Whey Protein Isolate - Unflavoured - 1.1 Kg Pack. Normally $85.00 and you can enjoy it now for only $39 each.

This particular form of NZ Whey Protein Isolate (PURE NZ PRO ISO XF) is considered by the sports nutrition industry to be the pinnacle of Whey protein … View more
Get 100% Natural New Zealand Whey Protein Isolate - Unflavoured - 1.1 Kg Pack. Normally $85.00 and you can enjoy it now for only $39 each.

This particular form of NZ Whey Protein Isolate (PURE NZ PRO ISO XF) is considered by the sports nutrition industry to be the pinnacle of Whey protein supplementation. This is why it's referred to as the gold standard of Whey.

Cross Flow Micro-Filtration produces an exceptionally pure Whey Protein retaining the highest levels of active, health-supportive ingredients.

For the lowest calorie, most biologically active Whey Protein Isolate, this is the one to go for.

If you are dieting hard, training hard, and want to feel at your peak, this unique Whey Protein Isolate is the best option.

- Additive and flavour free.
- Made by Cross Flow Micro-Filtration
- Close to zero lactose, carbs, and fat
- From free-range, grass-fed NZ dairy
- Lacto–Vegetarian Approved Product

I have only 16 packs, and it will sell fast. Do not miss it!

Pick up from Papatoetoe, Auckland. Contact Max 021 439 419 today while it is available.

Price: $39

2110 days ago

Fruit flies found on the North Shore

Biosecurity New Zealand

Single male fruit flies have been found in traps in Devonport and Northcote.

Controlled Areas of 1.5 kilometres remain in place. Visit biosecurity.govt.nz/fruitfly to check if you are in a Controlled Area.

If you are in the Controlled Areas there are restrictions on the movement of fruit and … View more
Single male fruit flies have been found in traps in Devonport and Northcote.

Controlled Areas of 1.5 kilometres remain in place. Visit biosecurity.govt.nz/fruitfly to check if you are in a Controlled Area.

If you are in the Controlled Areas there are restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables.

Visit biosecurity.govt.nz/fruitfly for more instructions and information.
Find out more

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2114 days ago

Join us tomorrow at the Famous Gibbs Farm!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

No plans tomorrow? Want to try something new?
This is your last chance to get tickets to the famous Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park. Join us tomorrow and experience the biggest sculpture park in the Southern Hemisphere.

There's only a few tickets left! To secure yours visit bit.ly...

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2115 days ago

Everything you need to know about the latest fruit fly discovery

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Ōtara is in a fruit and vegetable lockdown after a facialis fruit fly was found.

It's the first time this particular fruit fly - which is native to Tonga - has been found in New Zealand, and it could be devastating to crops.

How has the fruit fly discovery affected you? … View more
Hey neighbours,

Ōtara is in a fruit and vegetable lockdown after a facialis fruit fly was found.

It's the first time this particular fruit fly - which is native to Tonga - has been found in New Zealand, and it could be devastating to crops.

How has the fruit fly discovery affected you? Are you worried about purchasing local fruit and veges from the area? Will you still go to the Ōtara markets this weekend?

To find out how to spot the facialis fruit fly, and what to do if you see one, click here.

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2111 days ago

Ashton Beginners Drum Kit

Kevin from Milford

This was my first drum kit, I purchased it second hand, now no longer required. It is great for practicing licks and technique.

Includes:
- Hi-hats with stand
- Crash cymbal
- Snare drum with stand
- Bass drum
- 10” mounted tom drum … View more
This was my first drum kit, I purchased it second hand, now no longer required. It is great for practicing licks and technique.

Includes:
- Hi-hats with stand
- Crash cymbal
- Snare drum with stand
- Bass drum
- 10” mounted tom drum
- 12” mounted tom drum
- 16” floor tom drum
- A pair of drum sticks

Price: $100

2111 days ago

Kids Athletics Series on Tuesdays 19 Feb - 26 March

Promotions Coordinator from Devonport Peninsula Trust

Kids Athletics is a 6 week 'have-a-go' style athletics programme where primary and intermediate school aged kids have the opportunity to try a variety of athletics activities in a non-competitive environment.
Activities include running races, long jump, high jump, agility games and ball… View more
Kids Athletics is a 6 week 'have-a-go' style athletics programme where primary and intermediate school aged kids have the opportunity to try a variety of athletics activities in a non-competitive environment.
Activities include running races, long jump, high jump, agility games and ball skills.
The programme starts on Tuesday 19th Feb and runs on consecutive Tuesdays until (and including) Tuesday 26 March.

As its an outdoor programme, it is weather dependent.

Attendance is free and casual so there is no need to book in advance or feel obligated to attend all sessions, though we do hope you will be able to.

Participants should arrive at the event venue at 4pm, which is the Vauxhall Sports Reserve, also known as the North Shore Rugby Club grounds - access is off Vauxhall Rd, where the bleachers are.

Remember to bring water to avoid dehydration!

Registration is done on site, each session. Sessions finish at 6pm and there is food (sausage sizzle) and drink for sale on site.

For more info contact Maria ph: 445 9533 or email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz
Organised by the Devonport Peninsula Trust (www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz...)
Special thanks to the Devonport Takapuna Local Board for their support.

2111 days ago

*WIN* Free Double Passes to Backbone!

Auckland Arts Festival

Backbone is circus like you’ve never seen before. From revolutionary Australian company Gravity & Other Myths, Backbone is contemporary circus stripped back to its core: physical, playful, and sometimes even painful.

Backbone tests the limits of the human body, featuring jaw-dropping … View more
Backbone is circus like you’ve never seen before. From revolutionary Australian company Gravity & Other Myths, Backbone is contemporary circus stripped back to its core: physical, playful, and sometimes even painful.

Backbone tests the limits of the human body, featuring jaw-dropping physical feats, hair-raising acrobatics, and moments of hilarious absurdity.

An acrobatic marvel that has to be seen to be believed. Sweaty, sinuous, and seriously impressive.

Neighbourly has 10 double passes to giveaway to the premiere of Backbone, on Thursday, 14 March at 7.30pm. Simply like or thank this post to go into the draw to win!
Book tickets now

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2111 days ago

Varicose veins? Not only cosmetic!

The Vein Centre

Don’t let your bad veins ruin your life. Your legs can be treated now without painful surgery.

Laser, Glue or Sclerotherapy will help you with your veins without affecting your normal life. It also can be funded by your insurance* Please call or write to us to book an initial consultation

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Don’t let your bad veins ruin your life. Your legs can be treated now without painful surgery.

Laser, Glue or Sclerotherapy will help you with your veins without affecting your normal life. It also can be funded by your insurance* Please call or write to us to book an initial consultation

*check with your insurance policy first

Check out our website www.theveincentre.co.nz
email: info@theveincentre.co.nz
Call: 09 444 5858 or 0508 4 VEINS (0508 483467)
Find out more

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2112 days ago

Exercise your mind

Helene from Northcote

Learn the wonderful game of bridge. Next beginners lessons start Monday Night March 25 (7-9 pm)  or Tuesday Morning  March 26  (10-12pm). Call East Coast Bays Bridge CLub 09 479 4689

Bridge pamphlet flyer 4.pdf Download View

2113 days ago

Samsonite travel bag

Kelly from Takapuna

Top of the line luggage case, used once.

Features:
-inbuilt TSA combination lock
-4x multidirectional 360 degree spinning wheels
-stretchy packing strap
-packing partition
-polypropylene exterior shell
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Top of the line luggage case, used once.

Features:
-inbuilt TSA combination lock
-4x multidirectional 360 degree spinning wheels
-stretchy packing strap
-packing partition
-polypropylene exterior shell

Dimensions: 86x58x36

This was purchased for £475 (~$900nz) and has been used for one trip so is as new.

Grab yourself a bargain and have a premium luggage bag for half the price.

Listed elsewhere.

Price: $400

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