Birkdale, Auckland

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1376 days ago

Diversi-tea and coffee group

laura from Auckland North Newcomers Network

Join our lovely group of locals and newcomers for a morning of sharing, conversing and learning at our local Community House.
We often host a guest speaker or share a recipe!
This group runs during School Terms only.

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1402 days ago

Make a submission - Draft Annual Plan 2021/2022

The Team from Auckland Museum

Aucklanders, do you want to help your Museum become even better? Take a few minutes to have your say on our Draft Annual Plan for 2021/2022 and tell us what's important to you.

Submissions close 5pm Mon 8 Feb 2021

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1377 days ago

Thank you Blue Sky Community Trust!

Yi Kang from Northcote Toy Library

The Blue Sky Community Trust Granted us $2000 towards our rent of the library premises and wages of the librarian! We are so grateful for your support! Thank you @blueskycommunitytrust

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1377 days ago

New toys alert

Yi Kang from Northcote Toy Library

New toys alert! To fulfill our members’ wishes, we got several toddler toys, a hot wheels set, a pogo stick(for 5+), a mini trampoline (foldable) and a huge pikler triangle set( very sure this one will be our new star)! Will get them into circulation very soon! Visit our website to get a … View moreNew toys alert! To fulfill our members’ wishes, we got several toddler toys, a hot wheels set, a pogo stick(for 5+), a mini trampoline (foldable) and a huge pikler triangle set( very sure this one will be our new star)! Will get them into circulation very soon! Visit our website to get a firsthand look! northcotetoylibrary.org.nz...

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1378 days ago

Looking for a kind home for a sick cat

Tatiana from Birkdale

Dear neighbours,
we are looking for a kind person who is willing to take our cat and look after him. His name is Dipley, 4 years old, desexed, recently had a flea treatment and de-wormed.
We've been looking after Dipley for the last 2 years but a month ago he became very sick and lost a lot … View more
Dear neighbours,
we are looking for a kind person who is willing to take our cat and look after him. His name is Dipley, 4 years old, desexed, recently had a flea treatment and de-wormed.
We've been looking after Dipley for the last 2 years but a month ago he became very sick and lost a lot of weight. He needs to follow a prescription diet as he is diagnosed with Crohn's disease and cannot digest common food. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide poor Dipley with a necessary environment for recovery as he is very shy of our other 3 animals (dogs and a cat) and as a result does not eat as much as he needs. We are worried that his condition is worsening. If you have time, patience and love for animals and can take Dipley to your home and look after him, we will be very grateful. Dipley is a very gentle big black cat, however not a lap cat and very shy. He will let people he trusts to pat him. His follow up vet's appointment is due in a week time that we are willing to pay.
My phone number is 0211785166.

1377 days ago

We need your help, please

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

Hi,
Thank you all so much for all the amazing furniture donations we received in the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, we are struggling with moving them around as we have an old lightweight flat trolley that isn’t designed for what we put it through.
Is there anyone out there who has a … View more
Hi,
Thank you all so much for all the amazing furniture donations we received in the last couple of weeks. Unfortunately, we are struggling with moving them around as we have an old lightweight flat trolley that isn’t designed for what we put it through.
Is there anyone out there who has a FURNITURE TROLLEY and would be willing to donate it to the shop that we can Relove?
I’ll add a picture of the kind we dream of and keep my fingers crossed. Just leave a comment below or message us. Many thanks and have a great long weekend!

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1377 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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1377 days ago

Homed - Real Estate Outlook latest Edition - 4 February

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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1377 days ago

Summer Rugby Family Festival

Blues

Join the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying… View more
Join the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying GA adult ticket $20.
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to children’s charities; I Have a Dream Charitable Trust and KidsCan. Secure your tickets today – available now from ticketmaster.co.nz.
Book Now

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1377 days ago

Just Cook 4 Healthy Ageing

NZ Nutrition Foundation

Free cooking and nutrition course for older people.

Learn to plan and cook economical simple healthy dinners for 1 or 2 people plus shopping tips, label reading and time-saving strategies. Three-hour classes held over four weeks. Includes morning tea and lunch.

Orewa -
Wednesday: 10, 17 … View more
Free cooking and nutrition course for older people.

Learn to plan and cook economical simple healthy dinners for 1 or 2 people plus shopping tips, label reading and time-saving strategies. Three-hour classes held over four weeks. Includes morning tea and lunch.

Orewa -
Wednesday: 10, 17 & 24 and 31 March 2021. 10am - 1pm.
Orewa Community Church, 235 Hibiscus Coast Highway.
To register email Christine: cookmore.nz@gmail.com or for more information phone: 021 104 5886.

Devonport -
Monday 15, 22 Feb, 1 and 8 March, 2021. 10:30am - 1:30pm
Holy Trinity Church, Devonport, 20 Church Street.
To register email: sarah@nutritionfoundation.org.nz, 021 118 5231. Or Andie Levell – 09 445 0378, admin@holytrinity.gen.nz

Note: you need to be able to come to all four classes and stand for one hour while cooking.
Learn more

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1378 days ago

Te Onewa Northcote Wharf is now open

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

After 2.5 years, Te Onewa Northcote Wharf is now open again and ferry sailings have resumed!
The rebuilt wharf is looking fantastic, with new shelter, seating and bi-lingual signage.
On behalf of the Kaipatiki Local Board, I had the privilege of attending a small pōwhiri with mana whenua this … View more
After 2.5 years, Te Onewa Northcote Wharf is now open again and ferry sailings have resumed!
The rebuilt wharf is looking fantastic, with new shelter, seating and bi-lingual signage.
On behalf of the Kaipatiki Local Board, I had the privilege of attending a small pōwhiri with mana whenua this morning, alongside councillors Richard Hills, Chris Darby and representatives of Auckland Transport.
Thankyou to everyone who has advocated over many years for the ferry service to be retained and for the wharf to be enhanced. I know that the Kaipātiki Local Board has been particularly vocal in keeping the service and I thank past and present local board members for that.

Note: Additional piles are due to be added in the coming months, which will allow the ferry to dock from both directions.

More info on OurAuckland: ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

New ferry timetable: www.johngillon.co.nz...

1378 days ago

New Rangatira Road to Tramway Road Path

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

The Kaipātiki Local Board has upgraded the path behind the "Peace Garden" on the corner of Rangatira Road and Tramway Road from a gravel track to concrete path. This ensures that this well-used path is now all-weather, safer and more accessible. Thanks Auckland Transport for completing … View moreThe Kaipātiki Local Board has upgraded the path behind the "Peace Garden" on the corner of Rangatira Road and Tramway Road from a gravel track to concrete path. This ensures that this well-used path is now all-weather, safer and more accessible. Thanks Auckland Transport for completing this before the new school year 🙂
- Funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board, via the Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

1378 days ago

Don’t miss your collection day

The Team from Auckland Council

Waitangi Day is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections will … View more
Waitangi Day is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections will return to normal on 15 February 2021.

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1378 days ago

Fragrant Chicken Salad, Pork Loin & Poached pear

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our kitchen is bustling with activity today as the Level 4 Advanced cookery students prepare the first of three practical final assessments. Entree: Fragrant chicken salad made from tender chicken breast, chiffonade cabbage, onions and aromatic herbs of mint & coriander. Main Course: Pork Loin … View moreOur kitchen is bustling with activity today as the Level 4 Advanced cookery students prepare the first of three practical final assessments. Entree: Fragrant chicken salad made from tender chicken breast, chiffonade cabbage, onions and aromatic herbs of mint & coriander. Main Course: Pork Loin with sauce Madeira, onion carrots & Pommes Boulangère. Dessert: Pear, poached in red wine infused with cloves and cinnamon, Crème anglaise.

1384 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
Find out more

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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
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