Birkdale, Auckland

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1274 days ago

Diversi-tea and Pink Shirt Day at Beach Haven Community House

laura from Auckland North Newcomers Network

This week we will be Fundraising for Pink Shirt Day on May 21st with a shared morning tea. Bring some food to share if you can, perhaps your favourite dish.
Pink Shirt Day is a global celebration that encourages people to stand up for themselves and others for who they are, to stop bullying, and … View more
This week we will be Fundraising for Pink Shirt Day on May 21st with a shared morning tea. Bring some food to share if you can, perhaps your favourite dish.
Pink Shirt Day is a global celebration that encourages people to stand up for themselves and others for who they are, to stop bullying, and help all people, feel a sense of safety and belonging.

1274 days ago

Diploma Chefs cook

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Fabulous effort and mouth-watering results from our Diploma, Level 5 cookery students cook this week.

1. Duck breast Sauce Bigarade with turned vegetables and pommes maxime.
2. Share platter: Home made Charcuterie salami & bresaola, sour dough bread, pickles and spread
3. Chicken Ballotine … View more
Fabulous effort and mouth-watering results from our Diploma, Level 5 cookery students cook this week.

1. Duck breast Sauce Bigarade with turned vegetables and pommes maxime.
2. Share platter: Home made Charcuterie salami & bresaola, sour dough bread, pickles and spread
3. Chicken Ballotine with pancetta, pommes rissolées, cabbage rolls and Sauce Ravigote.

1275 days ago

Join us for an evening to celebrate YOU!

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

In preparation for upcoming National Volunteer Week (June 20th to June 26th), we want to celebrate the hours volunteers have put into protecting and enhancing Kaipātiki’s natural spaces and supporting Pest Free Kaipātiki in our goal for a healthy and flourishing flora and fauna in the region.
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In preparation for upcoming National Volunteer Week (June 20th to June 26th), we want to celebrate the hours volunteers have put into protecting and enhancing Kaipātiki’s natural spaces and supporting Pest Free Kaipātiki in our goal for a healthy and flourishing flora and fauna in the region.

We also like to take this opportunity to thank those who have volunteered with PFK in the past, and those who have expressed an interest in volunteering in the future.

During the event, we also want to ensure that all our volunteers, new and old, feel confident volunteering, whether that be at community events, as street champions, working in hit squads, or helping out at planting days. To this end, we have some skill-building activities planned to help us get to know each other, and PFK, better.

We would love for you to join us for an evening of community building and celebration. Get in touch if you are interested enquiries@pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz

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1275 days ago

Benefits of taking breaks

NumberWorks'nWords Birkenhead

As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking … View more
As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus!

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1275 days ago

Motutapu Island placed under rāhui over prolonged stoat invasion

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

A rāhui has been placed over Auckland’s Motutapu Island while authorities work to capture two elusive stoats.

The rāhui (ban) means access to the island in the Hauraki Gulf will be restricted and the campground closed for the next 30 days while the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the iwi … View more
A rāhui has been placed over Auckland’s Motutapu Island while authorities work to capture two elusive stoats.

The rāhui (ban) means access to the island in the Hauraki Gulf will be restricted and the campground closed for the next 30 days while the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the iwi Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki works to trap the stoats.

Ferry services to Rangitoto Island are unaffected by the rāhui.

Motutapu Island has now had four stoat outbreaks in one year. Stoats pose a significant risk to threatened native birds and lizards.

“We are asking people to take note of iwi rāhui and not to visit Motutapu while our first priority is catching the remaining stoats,” DOC incursion response advisor Claire Warren said.

Click 'read more' for our full report (video first published in July 2020).

1275 days ago

Malicious email impersonating NZ Post circulating

Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand Post have published a warning to customers after several variations of a scam email were reported over the past 24 hours.

The email asks to correct personal details because of a failed parcel delivery.

The email directs the recipient to 'schedule a new delivery'. If any… View more
New Zealand Post have published a warning to customers after several variations of a scam email were reported over the past 24 hours.

The email asks to correct personal details because of a failed parcel delivery.

The email directs the recipient to 'schedule a new delivery'. If any individual has received these emails, NZ Post has advised to delete it immediately.

In a statement sent to Neighbourly, NZ Post confirmed that it had taken 24 websites offline in relation to the scam.

For more information on the scam, please see the NZ Post's Cyber Security Alerts page.

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1275 days ago

This weeks entertainment at the Birkenhead RSA!!!

Birkenhead RSA

Good Morning All.
This weekend the Members draw is at $800.00. Drawn Friday night between 6 and 7pm. You must be here to win!!
This Friday night Toucan is playing and Saturday night, Shane and the Shazaam. Tickets available at the bar.

Membership renewals are due 30 June. If you do not receive a … View more
Good Morning All.
This weekend the Members draw is at $800.00. Drawn Friday night between 6 and 7pm. You must be here to win!!
This Friday night Toucan is playing and Saturday night, Shane and the Shazaam. Tickets available at the bar.

Membership renewals are due 30 June. If you do not receive a notice before this date, please call or pop into the club and we will be more than happy to help.

1275 days ago

Get Out More and explore this Autumn!

Explore Central North Island

Want to hit the road and seeking inspiration to go somewhere new in the central North Island? Help is just a click away!

We’ve done the hard work for you creating over 60 fantastic breaks you can use to plan that quick weekend away, a short break, or take that long-awaited roadie.

We give … View more
Want to hit the road and seeking inspiration to go somewhere new in the central North Island? Help is just a click away!

We’ve done the hard work for you creating over 60 fantastic breaks you can use to plan that quick weekend away, a short break, or take that long-awaited roadie.

We give you the ideas – you just choose when and where, and pack the car. Time to get planning!
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1276 days ago

Monster Community Garage Sale

Heather and John from Hillcrest

Hi neighbours, Hillcrest Lions Club are having another monster Garage Sale this Saturday, 22nd May from 7-11am. All items are donated and all money raised goes back to the local community to those in need. The sale is at the War Memorial Hall, Hall Rd, Glenfield. Heaps of things from electrical … View moreHi neighbours, Hillcrest Lions Club are having another monster Garage Sale this Saturday, 22nd May from 7-11am. All items are donated and all money raised goes back to the local community to those in need. The sale is at the War Memorial Hall, Hall Rd, Glenfield. Heaps of things from electrical goods, clothing, kitchenware, linen, toys, furniture etc etc. If you have any goods in good condition that you would like to donate please text Heather 027 2248761. Our Garage Sales are always well attended and does get busy, but we welcome everyone.

1276 days ago

BAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

Bake the world a better place and shop at your Red Cross Shop, Wairau Park, 18 Link Drive, Auckland.

1276 days ago

Bookathon to boost reading launched next month

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Blind Low Vision NZ is launching a bookathon to inspire children to get reading.

The Great Kiwi Bookathon is being rolled out in June to promote reading and to raise funds for people suffering from vision loss.

Registrations are now open for parents to sign up their children- and themselves- to … View more
Blind Low Vision NZ is launching a bookathon to inspire children to get reading.

The Great Kiwi Bookathon is being rolled out in June to promote reading and to raise funds for people suffering from vision loss.

Registrations are now open for parents to sign up their children- and themselves- to read as many books as they can.

Participants are encouraged to seek sponsorship to raise funds for Blind Low Vision NZ.

Go to bookathon.co.nz to register online.

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1281 days ago

How to recycle broken glass

The Team from Auckland Council

Learn what to do when recycling broken glass. Large chunks are ok, as long as they are from grocery packaging. Always remember when recycling if in doubt, leave it out.

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1277 days ago

Toyota Corolla Spacio

Steve from Hillcrest

1999
178,960km
Silver
5 Door
Station Wagon
5 seats
Petrol
1587cc
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1999
178,960km
Silver
5 Door
Station Wagon
5 seats
Petrol
1587cc
Automatic
Tow bar
Rego exp 21/05/21 ( will put 3 months on)
WOF exp 23/08/21
Rear brakes shoes replaced @ 152,500
New tyres @ 168,914
Front brakes replaced @ 174,402
-calipers removed and freed
-new front pads and rotors fitted
-rear brake drums removed dusted and adjusted.
Back seat upholstery has split on one seam-easy repair
Slight dent bottom of left rear door.
Great fuel economy
Tidy condition
Price reflects age and k's
This has been a great little car with plenty of go in it yet.
Call for viewing
Steve 0274851108

Price: $1,900

1281 days ago

Covid-19: North Shore Sky Bus service yet to resume post-pandemic

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Tēnā koutou. The Sky Bus North Harbour Express, north Aucklanders’ only direct link to the airport, is yet to resume more than a year after the service was suspended due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

The 55-minute service, which stops outside Albany Westfield and the Smales Farm and … View more
Tēnā koutou. The Sky Bus North Harbour Express, north Aucklanders’ only direct link to the airport, is yet to resume more than a year after the service was suspended due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

The 55-minute service, which stops outside Albany Westfield and the Smales Farm and Akoranga bus stations along the Northern Busway, cost $25 and $46 for adult one-way and return tickets respectively, with discounted fares for seniors and families.

North Auckland residents have still been able to get to the airport on public transport, via the NX1 to Britomart, train to Papatoetoe Station and the Airport Link bus to the airport.

However, the trip requires two transfers and takes about an hour and 50 minutes from Albany for $7.20 and two hours from the Hibiscus Coast Bus Station for $8.28 – double the time it would take on the Sky Bus service.

Alternatively, north Aucklanders can take the NX1 into the city – $6.12 from the Hibiscus Coast and $4.86 from Albany – and catch the Sky Bus Auckland City Express, taking between an hour and five minutes and an hour and a half.

A Sky Bus spokesman said it is keen to bring the service back, however it would need to see a "significant lift" in patronage for its Auckland City Express. The service resumed in July, however patronage is down 80 per cent compared to pre-Covid.

Click 'read more' for the full story.

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1278 days ago

Warm welcome to Competenz!

Competenz

We're very excited to announce Competenz as our new Neighbourly partner. Competenz is an Industry Training Organisation and helps people develop their skills on the job.

We truly believe in the work they do to help people gain apprenticeships, build their skills and work alongside New … View more
We're very excited to announce Competenz as our new Neighbourly partner. Competenz is an Industry Training Organisation and helps people develop their skills on the job.

We truly believe in the work they do to help people gain apprenticeships, build their skills and work alongside New Zealand businesses.

Please join us in welcoming Competenz and stay tuned for job listings and other exciting content!
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