Birkdale, Auckland

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1007 days ago

Explore Northcote like never before

Northcote Town Centre

Live in or near Northcote and feeling peckish? Fear not: kai connoisseurs Thomas and Sheena of Chasing A Plate are here to take you on some virtual foodie tours of the best places to grab a dish of deliciousness.

Don’t waste heaps of time researching where to eat on your next outing – visit … View more
Live in or near Northcote and feeling peckish? Fear not: kai connoisseurs Thomas and Sheena of Chasing A Plate are here to take you on some virtual foodie tours of the best places to grab a dish of deliciousness.

Don’t waste heaps of time researching where to eat on your next outing – visit northcote.co.nz/hidden-gems and discover some of the best food the North Shore has to offer.
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1007 days ago

Improve the quality of your life in 20 minutes once a week

Fit20

The Team at fit20 wants to invite you to have one month of personalized training for Free on us! (conditions apply).

Want to live longer and healthier? Do Strength training says Harvard Medical School

Muscle wasting, sarcopenia, is the biggest factor in age related decline, chronic disease … View more
The Team at fit20 wants to invite you to have one month of personalized training for Free on us! (conditions apply).

Want to live longer and healthier? Do Strength training says Harvard Medical School

Muscle wasting, sarcopenia, is the biggest factor in age related decline, chronic disease and aches and pains. Not to mention years healing from exercise injuries that crop up as we get older. Fit20 has the perfect answer.

Fit20 offers a high-intensity training method aimed at helping clients reach their health and fitness goals in just 20 minutes per week. The fit20 training is offered by appointment only and always with the guidance of a personal trainer. Clients typically train one-on-one with their trainer, or along with a partner if they choose.

Book your Free one hour Introduction Training online here.
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1008 days ago

Books-Tortora’s introduction to human body 11th edition.

Red from Birkenhead

Hi everyone is there somebody who have this kind of books.Tortora’s introduction to human body 11th edition. because my wife is going back to school and she need this kind of books. thanks so much in advance

1008 days ago

Outrageous concrete blocks dumping in Sispara Reserve

The Team from Pest Free Kaipātiki Restoration Society (Inc.)

Shocked Pest Free Kaipātiki volunteers, recently discovered the dumping of a large amount of concrete blocks, into Sispara Reserve, check the first link to watch the video on our Facebook page, we couldn't share a video and still images wouldn't do the trick. This blatant disregard for … View moreShocked Pest Free Kaipātiki volunteers, recently discovered the dumping of a large amount of concrete blocks, into Sispara Reserve, check the first link to watch the video on our Facebook page, we couldn't share a video and still images wouldn't do the trick. This blatant disregard for the sanctity of reserve land is morally reprehensible.

Auckland Council have been informed and are taking this illegal act seriously and investigations are underway.

Our reserves need our protection. They are vital not only from an ecological standpoint but also our community's physical and mental health, particularly during these uncertain times. If you ever see illegal dumping, please immediately report it by calling 0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867), available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.⁠

Please share this video with your networks, to make people aware our reserves need protecting.⁠

1008 days ago

Your insider guide to the best camping in Auckland’s regional parks

The Team from Auckland Council

You could wake up to the sound of tūī in lush native bush or spend a night next to the beach with a view of crashing waves and powdery white sands. Start planning your summer adventure now.
#AKLSummerisCalling

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1008 days ago

New exhibition to give voice to HMS Nepture sinking survivors

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Neptune Calling, at the National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy in Devonport, commemorates the 80th anniversary of the sinking on HMS Neptune off the coast of Libya in 1941.

Not long before the tragedy, which claimed the lives of 150 Kiwis, the New Zealand Broadcasting Service had helped 50 … View more
Neptune Calling, at the National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy in Devonport, commemorates the 80th anniversary of the sinking on HMS Neptune off the coast of Libya in 1941.

Not long before the tragedy, which claimed the lives of 150 Kiwis, the New Zealand Broadcasting Service had helped 50 of them record greetings for their loved ones at home.

These messages have now been loaded onto vintage phones, to be heard by the public for the first time.

“We feel an enormous sense of responsibility towards these very special recordings. They are a very real, tangible link to 150 young men who never made it home," said Jane Cotty, the communications manager at the museum.

“They represent an enormous loss felt at the time throughout the nation, every city and almost every town lost young men they knew and loved. This loss is still keenly felt in many families."

The exhibition will be at the museum at 64 King Edward Parade,
Torpedo Bay for the rest of 2022. For more information, visit navymuseum.co.nz...

1008 days ago

Builders/Carpenters

Bruce from

Builders/Carpenters
Licensed Building Practitioner.
We Specialise in Redesigning, Remodeling of Bathrooms and Kitchens. Interior and exterior walls, doors, windows, renewed, replaced, repositioned, in fact Re anything. Decks, Stairs, Balustrades, Ramps for ease of access...... Small jobs, medium … View more
Builders/Carpenters
Licensed Building Practitioner.
We Specialise in Redesigning, Remodeling of Bathrooms and Kitchens. Interior and exterior walls, doors, windows, renewed, replaced, repositioned, in fact Re anything. Decks, Stairs, Balustrades, Ramps for ease of access...... Small jobs, medium jobs, we have over 70 years experience

I'm 3 x times vaxed, will wear a mask to see you at a convenient time, to talk through your ideas and aspirations. Bruce 021 212 1480 We have a SheShed Agency. ..... one of the many aspects of the Trade We can perform.
www.sheshed.co.nz...
In fact any kitset - sheds - cabins - cabinets - furniture, inside & out - kitchens - bathrooms. Birkenhead - Beach Haven based, yes we're locals......

1013 days ago

Bin tags: Scrapping pay-as-you-throw collection 'unfair', low-waste residents say

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Auckland Council’s proposal to scrap bin tags in favour of rates-funded rubbish collections has been labelled “unfair” by residents who produce very little waste.

West Auckland, North Shore and Papakura residents have been on a pay-as-you-throw system for their kerbside rubbish collection … View more
Auckland Council’s proposal to scrap bin tags in favour of rates-funded rubbish collections has been labelled “unfair” by residents who produce very little waste.

West Auckland, North Shore and Papakura residents have been on a pay-as-you-throw system for their kerbside rubbish collection since 2017-2018.

This system was to be implemented across the region, however, Auckland Council now believes the price of bin tags will need to be much higher to incentivise residents to reduce their waste.

So, it is proposing to move the entire region to a rates-funded collection service, the price of which is determined by what size bins residents use.

The council estimates that with a standard 120 litre rubbish bin, this will cost households $314 per year, which covers rubbish, recycling and inorganic collection. In 2023, the council will also roll out a food scraps collection service, which is not optional and will bring the rate up to $375.

Birkdale residents Jacqui and Alan Vowles​ put their bin out about once a month. On the rates-funded model, this would cost them around $31.25 per collection, rather than the around $51 per year they currently spend on bin tags.

Jacqui Vowles said this was an exorbitant amount compared to the cost of a bin tag.

“I don’t think it’s fair at all.”

Click 'read more' for the full story on Stuff.

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1008 days ago

Twosday

NumberWorks'nWords Birkenhead

Did you know, February 22, 2022 is a palindrome date, meaning it can be read the same way backward and forward!

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1008 days ago

Hey Neighbours! Has your KiwiSaver balance changed lately?

The Team from NZ Compare

Your KiwiSaver balance goes up and down depending on the stock market and economic conditions, like the pandemic!

You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!

Don't panic, learn why yours might have dropped thanks… View more
Your KiwiSaver balance goes up and down depending on the stock market and economic conditions, like the pandemic!

You may have noticed your balance fluctuating a bit, for a lot of us it's been dropping. Not what we like to see!

Don't panic, learn why yours might have dropped thanks to Money Compare and get some control back.

Money Compare is a quick and easy tool to help you Compare KiwiSaver plans, Insurance and Loans and Credit Cards. Like our other comparison brands it will help you find the best financial solution or provider in NZ to suit your needs and budget.

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1008 days ago

Red Hot Deals mailer out now!

Heathcote Appliances

Heathcotes’ Red Hot Deals mailer is out now! Shop hot deals on TV, Audio, Kitchen and Laundry, IT, Beds and more in store and online!

Plus, every $100 spent will give you one entry into the draw to win a Volkswagen Tiguan Sport Edition!*

Come and see us in store or shop online at … View more
Heathcotes’ Red Hot Deals mailer is out now! Shop hot deals on TV, Audio, Kitchen and Laundry, IT, Beds and more in store and online!

Plus, every $100 spent will give you one entry into the draw to win a Volkswagen Tiguan Sport Edition!*

Come and see us in store or shop online at www.heathcotes.co.nz!

The Heathcotes team

*Terms and Conditions apply. View full promotion terms and conditions here.
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1008 days ago

Trade in your old Woodburner

West City Heating Services

Is your existing woodburner tired, old and cold? Upgrade now for a more modern and efficient model woodfire

West City Heating is your one stop fireplace shop, Dr Flue for chimney sweeping and maintenance work

Offer is March Only – packages upon a no cost site inspection
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1010 days ago

3x boxes Tined peaches

Andrew from Beach Haven

Take 1 box or all 3 , aprox 68 cans , 1 box 20 cans , expired dec 2019 still good to eat

Free

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1014 days ago

Petrol Tax per litre

Alan from Birkdale

Based on a price of $2.76 / litre in Auckland
The Prime Minister can blame rising living costs on ‘global conditions’ all she likes, but the cost of fuel is one thing she can control.
Taxes on a litre of petrol include:

70.024 cents in excise

6 cents in ACC levy

0.66 … View more
Based on a price of $2.76 / litre in Auckland
The Prime Minister can blame rising living costs on ‘global conditions’ all she likes, but the cost of fuel is one thing she can control.
Taxes on a litre of petrol include:

70.024 cents in excise

6 cents in ACC levy

0.66 cents in Local Authorities Tax

0.6 cents in Engine Fuels Monitoring Levy

18.2 cents in ETS levy

0.076 cents in other levies

And in Auckland:

10 cents in Regional Fuel Tax

And charged on top of all taxes, plus the before-tax price:

15% in GST

This means the total tax on a $2.77 litre of petrol is $1.43 in Auckland and $1.31 in the rest of the country – about 52% and 48% of the average price, respectively.
www.taxpayers.org.nz...
Sign the petition www.fueltax.nz...

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1010 days ago

PALM POLES -

Gillian from Birkenhead

11 x 3m, 8 x 2m, diameter 10-20cm. Useful as borders / framing in garden. To be collected. Ph [09] 418 2347 for further info

Free

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