Birkdale, Auckland

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477 days ago

Weeding for winter light

Jenny from

While shade is vital to the health of shade-loving plants and habitat, and can be life-saving in summer, there is no need to suffer the loss of light where unwanted weed masses have shut out the sun.

This is often the case with fast-growing trees like monkey apple, privet, tree privet and … View more
While shade is vital to the health of shade-loving plants and habitat, and can be life-saving in summer, there is no need to suffer the loss of light where unwanted weed masses have shut out the sun.

This is often the case with fast-growing trees like monkey apple, privet, tree privet and wattle, and vine weeds such as honeysuckle, pink jasmine, ivy and moth plant.

Where these weeds are among wanted trees and shrubs, the careful identification and removal of the weeds can open the area to gentle sunlight filtered through a leafy canopy, which will benefit from the winter light, growing into the new gaps so that no shade has been lost by the time summer comes.

Where there is no wanted tall vegetation, removal of tall weeds will open the space to sun, so that a new, manageable ground cover or shrubbery can be established.

Call Jenny on 021 485 994, or email jenny@northshorewilds.co.nz, for

- assessment of your situation, with identification of weeds and also of any native plants, including native vines such as kaihua (NZ native "jasmine"), puawhananga (NZ native Clematis), kohia (NZ native passionfruit vine), karaeo (supplejack), tataramoa (Bush lawyer) - as these can be attractive, easily controllable additions to your natural areas, as well as food sources for kereru and tui.

- advice or action on releasing your site from weeds and, if wanted, turning them into compost and mulch during winter, to keep soil moist in summer and help suppress future weed invasions.

The photos below show the same location before and about 4 months after, weeding of honeysuckle from the trees and ground.

For more about North Shore Wilds, see our Neighbourly Profile www.neighbourly.co.nz..., or website northshorewilds.co.nz...

478 days ago

Food scraps roll out at Glenfield Library

Honour Zhu from Glenfield Library

Food scraps roll out at our Library on Friday, 16th June10am - 1pm.
Come talk to the team and get your questions answered.

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477 days ago

Furniture Donations Needed!🪑

Valentina from Glenfield

Help us help others! We are seeking donations of furniture such as beds, tables, cabinets, drawers etc. If you have any furniture that's in good condition and needs a new owner, we would be incredibly grateful for your contribution!

You can contact us here for a free collection:
Phone: 09 440… View more
Help us help others! We are seeking donations of furniture such as beds, tables, cabinets, drawers etc. If you have any furniture that's in good condition and needs a new owner, we would be incredibly grateful for your contribution!

You can contact us here for a free collection:
Phone: 09 440 9770
Email: shop.wairau@redcross.org.nz

Or for drop off come into our store.
We look forward to hearing from you!

M/18 link drive, Wairau Park, Auckland

477 days ago

Have you got a great family recipe for cauliflower?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for cauliflower recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by June 25, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the August issue of NZ Gardener.

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478 days ago

Crafty makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

Reinvent an old picnic basket into a snazzy new sewing case with fresh Resene colours.

Find out how to revamp your own with our handy advice.

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478 days ago

Unlock your wellness potential

Optimum Wellness Centre

Hi Neighbours,

It’s Jo and the team here from Optimum Wellness Centre (OWC). Welcome to the place to unlock your wellness potential. We are committed to providing personalised care and empowering you to achieve optimal health through:

- The therapeutic benefits of massage.
- The alignment… View more
Hi Neighbours,

It’s Jo and the team here from Optimum Wellness Centre (OWC). Welcome to the place to unlock your wellness potential. We are committed to providing personalised care and empowering you to achieve optimal health through:

- The therapeutic benefits of massage.
- The alignment and vitality offered by chiropractic care.
- The strength and flexibility cultivated through yoga.
- The transformative power of strength training.
- The relaxation benefits of Reiki and Reflexology.

Bonus Discount Codes just for you. Book a massage session in June at our Pre-GST Rate. Use codes - PREGST60 or PREGST90. For more info see our site
Find out more

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478 days ago

'Children & Screen Time - What You Need To Know'

Michael from Bayview

CHILDREN'S SCREEN TIME is a hot topic for parents. How to manage screen time is the number one question I'm getting from parents in my private practice for children.
I'll be doing a presentation in Devonport, Auckland on June 28 on this topic, including helpful strategies for … View more
CHILDREN'S SCREEN TIME is a hot topic for parents. How to manage screen time is the number one question I'm getting from parents in my private practice for children.
I'll be doing a presentation in Devonport, Auckland on June 28 on this topic, including helpful strategies for parents and why it's vital to monitor and regulate screen time due to a range of adverse psychological and physical effects (see attached flyer).

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478 days ago

Carpet

Rupert from Chatswood

Good condition left over carpet 1500 square. Been in the attic for years.

Free

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478 days ago

Food scraps roll out at Glenfield Library

Honour Zhu from Glenfield Library

Food scraps roll out at our Library tomorrow 10am - 1pm.
Come talk to the team and get your questions answered.

482 days ago

What are your winter-warming hacks?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

June is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.

What do you do to prepare for winter? … View more
June is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.

What do you do to prepare for winter? Share your tips for staying warm and dry, and for making the most of the chillier season.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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479 days ago

Birkenhead Family Home

Karin from

Excited to introduce you to this panoramic vista next week....

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479 days ago

Art Battle Auckland is here!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

6pm - June 29, 2023 - Wynyard Pavilion

Get charged up for an electrifying Thursday night, featuring live, pulse-pounding art!

Art Battle is the planet’s biggest live painting competition - across 50+ cities worldwide. And now it’s coming right here to Auckland!

Be a part of the … View more
6pm - June 29, 2023 - Wynyard Pavilion

Get charged up for an electrifying Thursday night, featuring live, pulse-pounding art!

Art Battle is the planet’s biggest live painting competition - across 50+ cities worldwide. And now it’s coming right here to Auckland!

Be a part of the energy, as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke.

12 artists, 3 rounds, 1 champion. Cast your vote. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every artwork created goes up for auction.

Hosted by MC Jules Craft, plus top DJ and a whole lot of artistic talent, it is sure to be a night to remember.

Artists and art lovers.. are you ready? Round 1 starts 7pm sharp!

Food and drink available.

Artists and art lovers.. are you ready?

Book your tickets today!

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480 days ago

Cash for your wrecked and water damaged car!

AAA Auto Parts

Hi neighbours,

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone

We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.

Support your local business.
Give us a call on **0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
Enquire now

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480 days ago

Zero waste by 2040

The Team from Auckland Council

Now’s the time for a clean out. Bookings are now open for the 2023/2024 Inorganic Collections. Don’t delay book online today.

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481 days ago

Attention! Why Your Insurance Premiums are on the rise!

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Neighbours, don't let rising living costs and surging insurance premiums in 2023 leave you uninsured! Renewing your policies without first checking if the price has increased, could lead to bigger bills. Let's avoid that!

Explore alternative insurance providers now. Money CompareView more
Hey Neighbours, don't let rising living costs and surging insurance premiums in 2023 leave you uninsured! Renewing your policies without first checking if the price has increased, could lead to bigger bills. Let's avoid that!

Explore alternative insurance providers now. Money Compare consolidates all major insurers and their key features in one place, making searching for new providers easy. They offer fantastic deals like one month of FREE car insurance, PLUS a helpful team to assist you in reviewing your health and life insurance coverage, to ensure you're on the best policy. Take charge of your insurance today by reviewing your policies!
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