Blockhouse Bay, Auckland

Time to tidy that garage!

Time to tidy that garage!

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it.

2022 days ago

2degrees Shop Local is back for another year

2degrees

How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at … View more
How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal
Find out more

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2027 days ago

Found: cockatiel with orange foot band in Mt Roskill

Eveline from Mount Roskill

We have unfortunately found a dead grey cockatiel at our home in Three Kings / Mt Roskill.

It had been dead for a little while already so I didn't take a photo.

The only identifier was a dark orange band on its foot.

2024 days ago

Expert Maths Tuition

Expert Maths Tuition from Blockhouse Bay

Thank you for your kind words of appreciation! A happy student is our favorite reward :)

#EMT #Expertmathstuition #Tuition #Mathematics

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2024 days ago

Bring out the best in your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primer and sealers 10L. Plus buy 1 Resene testpot 60ml-80ml get 1 free!

Offer available for Resene DIY Cardholders at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers from 12 August – 7 September 2020. If you don’t have a card … View more
Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primer and sealers 10L. Plus buy 1 Resene testpot 60ml-80ml get 1 free!

Offer available for Resene DIY Cardholders at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers from 12 August – 7 September 2020. If you don’t have a card sign up free online or while you’re in store.
Get your card

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2024 days ago

Remote Cooking: Lockdown 2.0

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

So here we are again, cooking from home, as we swing back to lessons learned from Lockdown 1.
Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles with crème Chantilly and eclairs with pastry cream and rich chocolate ganache.

Take a look at these great examples of Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles… View more
So here we are again, cooking from home, as we swing back to lessons learned from Lockdown 1.
Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles with crème Chantilly and eclairs with pastry cream and rich chocolate ganache.

Take a look at these great examples of Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles with creme Chantilly and eclairs with pastry cream and rich chocolate ganache.

Link below for the recipe and the full story.

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2024 days ago

Free Website for anyone

Ace from Avondale

Hello,

We’re testing a new design framework (world first) to build online applications and we are in search of someone who is in need of a FREE website (value $50K) in exchange for participating in our experiment. The participant will sit through an interview, two online surveys and attend … View more
Hello,

We’re testing a new design framework (world first) to build online applications and we are in search of someone who is in need of a FREE website (value $50K) in exchange for participating in our experiment. The participant will sit through an interview, two online surveys and attend 4-5 online meetings lasting up to two hours each. The experiment will last between 30 - 40 days at the most starting September till October. if this sounds like you, get in touch at ace@creativesoftware.app

Thank you

Ace Lio
Dip, Bad, PgDip, MIT
Director of UX
Creative Software
W: creativesoftware.app...
E: ace@creativesoftware.app

2024 days ago

Did you know it's time to get eggplants started?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and … View more
In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and sensational new peace lilies from Gellert’s.

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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2024 days ago

Use toy figures to make candy jars and bookends

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

Use plastic animal figurines to make fun and easy projects for your home painted with Resene testpots. Colourful bookends and fun jar lids.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own

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2025 days ago

Why do Auckland trains have to go slow for six months?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland trains will be less frequent and travel slower for six months while Kiwirail urgently repairs and replaces nearly half of the city's tracks. Will this affect you? Read the story below:

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2026 days ago

Positive Covid-19 case visited Auckland's Westview Medical Centre

Josephine Franks Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a West Auckland medical centre has closed after a patient tested positive for coronavirus.

One of the four cases confirmed on Tuesday night visited Westview Medical Centre. They were wearing a mask during their visit, the centre said.

The centre has now cleaned for a deep … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a West Auckland medical centre has closed after a patient tested positive for coronavirus.

One of the four cases confirmed on Tuesday night visited Westview Medical Centre. They were wearing a mask during their visit, the centre said.

The centre has now cleaned for a deep clean. Read more below.

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2025 days ago

Have you found your street eerily empty?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Western Leader

Hi neighbours. Auckland is on day two of alert level 3 lockdown and the city centre's streets are empty again. Are the streets empty or emptier than they normally are where you are? Have you found this eerie? Are you doing anything to make your street more lively, such as reviving teddy bear … View moreHi neighbours. Auckland is on day two of alert level 3 lockdown and the city centre's streets are empty again. Are the streets empty or emptier than they normally are where you are? Have you found this eerie? Are you doing anything to make your street more lively, such as reviving teddy bear hunts or making your fence an artwork?

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2025 days ago

Election 2020: Could the New Lynn seat change hands?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Western Leader

Hi neighbours, The New Lynn electoral seat, currently held by Labour MP Deborah Russel, has previously been won by a small margin. Political science academic Dr Lara Greaves has analysed voting trends and demographics in the area. She weighed in on whether Labour is likely to take the seat this … View moreHi neighbours, The New Lynn electoral seat, currently held by Labour MP Deborah Russel, has previously been won by a small margin. Political science academic Dr Lara Greaves has analysed voting trends and demographics in the area. She weighed in on whether Labour is likely to take the seat this year. Find out what Greaves' prediction was by clicking the below link.

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