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Get your place in shape for the holidays and summer. One of the easiest jobs to get done quickly is to clean and rejuvenate your deck and outdoor furniture. Simply wash down with Resene Timber and Deck Wash then finish with the Resene Woodsman range of wood stains. Choose from a wide range of … View moreGet your place in shape for the holidays and summer. One of the easiest jobs to get done quickly is to clean and rejuvenate your deck and outdoor furniture. Simply wash down with Resene Timber and Deck Wash then finish with the Resene Woodsman range of wood stains. Choose from a wide range of colours, from traditional wood stains to a beachy whitewashed finish. Or go for the natural look with Resene Furniture and Decking Oil.
If you’re planning on a dark colour, remember to choose a Resene CoolColour version of your colour. This will help to reflect more heat to keep your deck and furniture cooler and more comfortable to walk or sit on.
Visit your local Resene ColorShop and see the huge range of options on their woodcare stand to help you bring out the best in your home.
If you are thinking of starting a business, head down to Glenfield Library this Saturday at 1pm.
Business educator Robyn Forryan will give a free one hour seminar which will include the basic steps to understanding business accounts.
Kia ora community!
We'd love to hear your opinion on online interventions/therapy for a student's Master's project. We are doing this via an online survey where you can go into a prize draw to win a $40 Westfield or grocery voucher once done. As there is a bit to think about the … View moreKia ora community!
We'd love to hear your opinion on online interventions/therapy for a student's Master's project. We are doing this via an online survey where you can go into a prize draw to win a $40 Westfield or grocery voucher once done. As there is a bit to think about the survey does take about 15 minutes to do. You can also participate in an interview if you'd prefer by contacting me on l.donkin@auckland.ac.nz or hwil254@auckland.ac.nz
There is also a koha for the interview
Info about the survey and the survey can be found at tinyurl.com...
Thank you in advance! We're keen to make sure we capture as many opinions as possible so please also feel free to share the link.
We can also drop off paper copies too if people would prefer
One of the best things about working for homed is all the inspiring people I get to chat to. One of my favs, and the most inspiring was Tracey Hemingway, who as The Debt Free Diva offers advice and guidance on getting your finances under control and working for you.
She knows what she's … View moreOne of the best things about working for homed is all the inspiring people I get to chat to. One of my favs, and the most inspiring was Tracey Hemingway, who as The Debt Free Diva offers advice and guidance on getting your finances under control and working for you.
She knows what she's talking about, too. Not only did she smash more than $90k of debt in three years, but in the year since she paid it off, she's saved enough, on top of her Kiwisaver, to pay the deposit on a home of her own.
It wasn't easy, and Tracy would be the first person to tell you that! But it is doable. Check out how, and have a listen to our episode of First Rung about Settlement day, on this link below. It includes some tips from Tracy on setting up a budget to manage your finance when you have a mortgage to pay.
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New to composting? Learn how simple it is to start composting at home, and access a $40 discount on a system that suits your needs. Through composting, you can reduce organic waste sent to landfill and provide food for your soil!
Compost Collective … View moreTraditional Bins | Bokashi | Worm Farms
New to composting? Learn how simple it is to start composting at home, and access a $40 discount on a system that suits your needs. Through composting, you can reduce organic waste sent to landfill and provide food for your soil!
Compost Collective workshops are held Auckland-wide. To find and book one near you visit compostcollective.org.nz/workshops There's lots to dig about composting.
Dear neighbors! If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gifts, please come have a look at the Northcote Toy Library’s amazing 2020 fundraising event - online silent auction!
Northcote Toy Library is a not-for-profit, community-run toy library operating since 1996. We have a wide range of … View moreDear neighbors! If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gifts, please come have a look at the Northcote Toy Library’s amazing 2020 fundraising event - online silent auction!
Northcote Toy Library is a not-for-profit, community-run toy library operating since 1996. We have a wide range of over 1200 quality toys, games, puzzles and DVDs for babies 6 month old to preschool children. We operate like a library, only lending toys and games.
Join us and borrow toys for free! It will be Christmas every day for your children!
Check our website or Facebook page for more information!
Looking forward to seeing you in the library!
Hi Neighbours, As the latest community case was preparing to take a Covid-19 test, I, and a big group including senior Auckland figures were collectively ignoring advice about mask-wearing on public transport. Read the story below:
A new Covid-19 community case was reported in Auckland on Thursday.
People who work in Auckland CBD are being encouraged to work from home and anyone displaying symptoms associated with Covid-19 is urged to seek a test.
A number of locations around the city have been linked to the case, … View moreA new Covid-19 community case was reported in Auckland on Thursday.
People who work in Auckland CBD are being encouraged to work from home and anyone displaying symptoms associated with Covid-19 is urged to seek a test.
A number of locations around the city have been linked to the case, including The Vincent Residences, A-Z Collection on High St, Red Pig Restaurant and Starbucks on Queen St.
Anyone with cold and flu symptoms, especially those where community cases have been identified, should seek advice from Healthline on 0800 358 5453 and get a Covid-19 test.
If you are feeling unwell and believe you may have Covid-19, call Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or call your GP to get a referral.
GPs around the country can test patients for Covid-19.
A number of community testing sites and pop-up centres are also available.
The community testing centres in Auckland are:
* Balmoral Community Testing Centre, Balmoral Rd: Wednesday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am-2.30pm.
* Health New Lynn, McCrae Way: Monday to Friday, 8.30am -4.30pm.
* Northcote Community Testing Centre, College Rd: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8.30am-2.30pm.
* Otara Community Testing Centre, Fair Mall: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4pm, Sunday, 10am-2pm.
* The Whānau Ora Community Clinic, Druces Rd: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm, Saturday, 8.30am-2.30pm.
* Whānau House, Waipareira Trust Henderson, Corner of Edsel St and Catherine St: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8am-2pm.
Pop-up testing centres:
* City Centre Community Testing Centre, Freyberg Place: November 13, 8.30am-4pm.
*Wynyard Quarter Carpark Community Testing Centre, Wynyard Quarter: November 13, 9.30am-4.30pm.
*The Doctors Quaymed Britomart Community Testing Centre, Beach Rd: November 13, 8.30am-5pm, November 14, 8.30am-4.30pm.
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Auckland's latest community case of Covid-19 works at A-Z Collection on High St in the central city.
The woman, a student at AUT University, has no clear connection to the border or a managed isolation facility.
However, after genome sequencing was carried out, it is believed she contracted… View moreAuckland's latest community case of Covid-19 works at A-Z Collection on High St in the central city.
The woman, a student at AUT University, has no clear connection to the border or a managed isolation facility.
However, after genome sequencing was carried out, it is believed she contracted the virus from a New Zealand Defence Force staffer who went to brunch at a CBD restaurant, near her work.
Moving into a new home?
Skip the stress of unpacking & organising!
Moving into a new house can be very exciting. But once the movers have unloaded your things, and the boxes have been opened, it’s time to figure out how exactly to unpack and organise all that stuff, and this can be an … View moreMoving into a new home?
Skip the stress of unpacking & organising!
Moving into a new house can be very exciting. But once the movers have unloaded your things, and the boxes have been opened, it’s time to figure out how exactly to unpack and organise all that stuff, and this can be an overwhelming process!
A new home is a blank slate. So why not take advantage and get off on the right foot? We are here to help you out with the boring part, getting rid of all those piles of boxes and assisting you to create new organisational habits, so you can enjoy your new home to the fullest!
Get in touch for more info!
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I've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good,… View moreI've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good, you might be given a couple of cans of paint from your local hardware store, to help you on the way - but that would be the icing on the tip of the social media cake.
Few of us would have the energy or knowhow to turn their reno into a part time side hustle that's both creatively fulfilling, and engaging.
But that's exactly what Moochstyle's Shayden and Georgia Whipps have done - with some pawsome help from their gorgeous dog Frankie. They've been blogging their Christchurch villa reno since they bought their home and Shayden shared their story with us for the final episode of First Rung, our podcast. A first time homeowner and renovator, Shayden is such an inspiring guy to chat with. He makes you want to jump in and give it go. Check out his story and let us know what you think.
A large pōhutukawa has had one of its branches chopped off by “vandals” two days after Auckland Council asked for feedback on the tree's future.
Auckland Council and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board started consultation on a branch of a large pōhutukawa tree at the Waiake Beach Reserve… View moreA large pōhutukawa has had one of its branches chopped off by “vandals” two days after Auckland Council asked for feedback on the tree's future.
Auckland Council and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board started consultation on a branch of a large pōhutukawa tree at the Waiake Beach Reserve in Beach Rd on Monday.
The branch in question hangs low over a boardwalk which leads under Beach Rd, leaving 1.4 metres for people to walk under.
By Wednesday, vandals had taken matters into their own hands and lobbed off the branch with a saw, leaving the remains in the estuary below. However, the remainder of the branch still impedes the boardwalk.
“The illegal incident is incredibly disappointing and is being investigated by the council,” head of area operations and community facilities Julie Pickering said.
Anyone with information on the vandalism should contact Auckland Council on 09 301 01 01.
This bed is very light, easy to move. The headboard can be disassembled. It is in great condition and very clean (no stain).
The reason for selling is moving to a fully furnished house.
Measurements: 188*91cm
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