Birkdale, Auckland

Seen anything suspicious lately?

Seen anything suspicious lately?

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1300 days ago

Race Relations Day

laura from Auckland North Newcomers Network

We will celebrate Race Relations Day on Sunday the 21st as part of the Celebrating Communities March events in Birkdale and Beach Haven.
This year we'll have African drums and drummers!
Come and join the fun in the heart of Beach Haven Village.

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1300 days ago

Would you like to win gardening gear and plant nursery vouchers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide… View more
Subscribe to our free ezine! Follow this week’s guide to growing chicory and radicchio. Harvest flowers for dried arrangements, plant fast-growing Asian greens, look out for cicada damage and wasps and fill gaps in shelter belts before winter.
Build your own sun-lounger and learn how to divide Bearded Irises. Plus go in the draw to win handspreaders from GARDENA and $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

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1301 days ago

We Say/You Say: Am Cup Highlights

The Team from Community News

Hi Auckland,

What a show it's been! What's been your favourite moment of the 36th America's Cup? (Aside from taking out the cup of course!)

After a nail-biting final race yesterday afternoon, Emirates Team NZ have won the Auld Mug.

Team New Zealand completed a 7-3 victory … View more
Hi Auckland,

What a show it's been! What's been your favourite moment of the 36th America's Cup? (Aside from taking out the cup of course!)

After a nail-biting final race yesterday afternoon, Emirates Team NZ have won the Auld Mug.

Team New Zealand completed a 7-3 victory over Italy's Luna Rossa on Waitematā Harbour on Wednesday with a 46-second win to lift the Auld Mug for a fourth time.

Share your highlights below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your community paper.

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1300 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.
Visit us online

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1301 days ago

Petition: Chip-sealed roads are dangerous

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

The North Shore Times has an article today on Shore Action's chip seal petition.
Some interesting comments from Auckland Transport saying that the chips are only spread when vehicles drive too fast, and that chip seal is only used on roads where people do not walk or cycle! Unbelievable!
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The North Shore Times has an article today on Shore Action's chip seal petition.
Some interesting comments from Auckland Transport saying that the chips are only spread when vehicles drive too fast, and that chip seal is only used on roads where people do not walk or cycle! Unbelievable!
Auckland Transport is woefully out of touch on this serious issue and needs to read the hundreds of comments from people who have signed our petition.

Sign the petition: www.change.org...

And have your say on Auckland Council's 10 year plan: AKhaveyoursay.nz...

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1300 days ago

Homed - Real Estate Outlook latest Edition - 18 March '21

Raul Mata Reporter from Homed - Outlook Real Estate

SELLING YOUR HOME?

Contact your preferred Real Estate Agent to get your listing featured in New Zealnd's biggest Real Estate publication.

Distribution & Delivery:
- Over 126,000 copies delivered to letterboxes (including those that say "No Junk Mail") and Real Estate offices … View more
SELLING YOUR HOME?

Contact your preferred Real Estate Agent to get your listing featured in New Zealnd's biggest Real Estate publication.

Distribution & Delivery:
- Over 126,000 copies delivered to letterboxes (including those that say "No Junk Mail") and Real Estate offices every Thursday.

Distribution Footprint
- North Shore to Mangawhai Heads

For more inofmration:
- Please ask your agent to email raul.mata@stuff.co.nz

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1301 days ago

Double baked Cheese Soufflé: Puffed and golden, straight from the oven and covered in molten cheese

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Freshly baked Danish pastries with apricot and blueberry; some filled with Remonce, the traditional Danish filling made by creaming softened butter with sugar and cinnamon
Puffed & golden double baked cheese soufflé. All in a day’s work by our Advanced cookery chefs.

1301 days ago

Follow us!

Casey from Pets in the City - Wairau Park

For daily pictures of fun in the parks, event information and promotions - follow us on Facebook or Instagram :)

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1301 days ago

New toys for the Northcote Toy Library

Yi Kang from Northcote Toy Library

Hi dear families! As the local ty library, we try our best to provide our local families with quality toys to get our little Tamariki entertained and learning through play, with only a small membership fee. We do this by regularly getting new toys! Come visit us and see all the amazing new toys we … View moreHi dear families! As the local ty library, we try our best to provide our local families with quality toys to get our little Tamariki entertained and learning through play, with only a small membership fee. We do this by regularly getting new toys! Come visit us and see all the amazing new toys we have got in March! Below's only part of them, check all the photos on our Facebook! www.facebook.com...

1301 days ago

STOCK CLEARANCE NOW ON!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

Clearance racks of our high summer stock at clearance prices. Grab your bargain today from our Red Cross Shop at 18 Link Drive, Wairau Park in Auckland.

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1301 days ago

Only in English!

NumberWorks'nWords Birkenhead

Can you think of other words that do this?

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1301 days ago

Art Day for children in the holidays (ages 7 - 12 yrs.)

Eion from Beach Haven

If your child loves drawing and painting they’ll love this one-day workshop with artist Eion Bryant.
With step-by-step instruction they will draw then create a vibrant acrylic painting learning tips and techniques along the way. Fun and focused!
VENUE
Beach Haven Community House, April … View more
If your child loves drawing and painting they’ll love this one-day workshop with artist Eion Bryant.
With step-by-step instruction they will draw then create a vibrant acrylic painting learning tips and techniques along the way. Fun and focused!
VENUE
Beach Haven Community House, April 28th, 10.00am – 3.00pm.
Cost: $55 (includes all materials)
BOOKINGS
eion@eionbryant.com, ph. 0211327033 or 0210606641

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1306 days ago

Waiuku family fleeced by 'handyman' helped by community

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The Edgecombe family of Waiuku, who have been forced to list their house this week, have paid dearly for accepting the cheapest quote for their renovation - and they want to warn others. But they are incredibly grateful for the volunteers, including professional tradies, who have helped put their … View moreThe Edgecombe family of Waiuku, who have been forced to list their house this week, have paid dearly for accepting the cheapest quote for their renovation - and they want to warn others. But they are incredibly grateful for the volunteers, including professional tradies, who have helped put their home back together again.

1301 days ago

Upcycling Awards is back for 2021!

Resene

Do you have old things lying around that you've been meaning to spruce up or recreate? It's time to unleash your DIY skills and bring out your inner artistic spirit. Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

Give us … View more
Do you have old things lying around that you've been meaning to spruce up or recreate? It's time to unleash your DIY skills and bring out your inner artistic spirit. Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

Give us your all, we want to see your creations! Check out some of last years' entires here.

Take part in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Learn more

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1302 days ago

Gnocchi for the Advanced, cookery students

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Gnocchi Parisienne using choux pastry and béchamel sauce garnished with parsley by our Advanced, cookery chef students.

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