Browns Bay, Auckland

2064 days ago

Forest Restoration Day Sunday 14th April - Weiti River Stillwater/Okura

Geoff Reid from Friends of Okura Bush (FOOB)

Come along and join the community for a couple of hours of destroying some serious invasive plants that are threaten the remnant forests of Auckland.

Over the past few years as a community we have really transformed this place. 100s of invasive weeds have been removed and replaced with important … View more
Come along and join the community for a couple of hours of destroying some serious invasive plants that are threaten the remnant forests of Auckland.

Over the past few years as a community we have really transformed this place. 100s of invasive weeds have been removed and replaced with important native trees that provide forest cover, food for native birds and soil retention to protect the marine environment.

This is a great opportunity to learn about the revegetation process and what we can all do to protect the last of the remnant stands of indigenous forest that still exists in Aotearoa.

Sunday 14th April. 9am til noon. Bring a plate for shared lunch afterwards. (optional)

1 Duck Creek, Stillwater.

Hope to see you there ;)

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2064 days ago

Slop on some sunscreen - even on cloudy days!

The Team from

As we head into our final days of beautiful sunshine it's a good time to remember that even cloudy days can cause UV damage.

So be sun smart and slop on some sunscreen!

Check out mythbusters from SunSmart NZ using the link below.

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2064 days ago

58 Anzac Day services cancelled in Auckland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There would be just 26 services across the region, down from 84 in 2018, Auckland Council has said. Decisions to cancel or consolidate services had been made following discussions with the police and the Returned and Services Association.

Confirmed Anzac Day services are:

Dawn Services
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There would be just 26 services across the region, down from 84 in 2018, Auckland Council has said. Decisions to cancel or consolidate services had been made following discussions with the police and the Returned and Services Association.

Confirmed Anzac Day services are:

Dawn Services
• Wellsford
• Warkworth
• Browns Bay
• Waikumete Cemetery
• Waiheke
• Auckland Domain
• Pukekohe
• Howick
• Papakura
• Manukau Memorial Gardens

Civic Services
• Warkworth
• Browns Bay
• Silverdale
• Waikumete Cemetery
• Onehunga
• Waiheke
• Point Chevalier
• Auckland Domain
• Ōrākei
• Great Barrier Island
• Mt Wellington
• Pukekohe
• Waiuku
• Howick
• Ōtāhuhu
• Papakura

Times and detailed information, including transport services and event locations are still being finalised.

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2064 days ago

Auckland Anzac Day events finalised

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A revised schedule of Anzac Day commemorative events for Auckland has been announced.

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2064 days ago

How to Grow Flowers: our 75th anniversary special

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

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2064 days ago

#BERBA is on again!

Soljans Estate Winery

Join us on Easter Saturday, 20th April – Monday, 22nd April to celebrate the once a year traditional BERBA harvest celebration, proudly brought to you by the famous West Auckland-based Soljans Estate Winery. Mark the dates out in your diaries!

Grape stomping, barrel rolling races, tasting of … View more
Join us on Easter Saturday, 20th April – Monday, 22nd April to celebrate the once a year traditional BERBA harvest celebration, proudly brought to you by the famous West Auckland-based Soljans Estate Winery. Mark the dates out in your diaries!

Grape stomping, barrel rolling races, tasting of “Novo Vino” (fermenting grape juice), winery tours led by Tony Soljan, folk dance, live music, great Croatian delicacies and new wine available to try from the Cellar Door.

Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more details.

#Berba Croatian Harvest Celebration @ Soljans Estate Winery
Easter Weekend: April 20th, 21st & 22nd (closed Good Friday).
Find out more

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2064 days ago

Join us for our Alofa Concert

Neighbourly

Leading Pacific performers will unite for the Alofa Concert on Thursday 11 April at 7pm at the Vodafone Events Centre to show their love and solidarity for New Zealand’s Muslim community.

The Alofa Concert is open to all and will raise funds for the ‘Our People, Our City’ fund, which was … View more
Leading Pacific performers will unite for the Alofa Concert on Thursday 11 April at 7pm at the Vodafone Events Centre to show their love and solidarity for New Zealand’s Muslim community.

The Alofa Concert is open to all and will raise funds for the ‘Our People, Our City’ fund, which was set up by the Christchurch Foundation helping those affected by the Christchurch attacks.

It will feature iconic Pacific artists including Parris Goebel and the Royal Family, Amitai Pati from Sole Mio, Che Fu, Annie Crummer, Jamoa Jam, Lavina Williams, Poetik, Raze and TJ Taotua. #letloveprevail
Buy tickets now

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2065 days ago

Second hand chicken coop

Jenni from Rothesay Bay

We have our chicken coop available if anyone would like to collect it - in good condition, only a year old, and well enjoyed by our Chooks, but these babies have found a free range home and coop is free to a good home. Needs a little cleaning but looks good, comes with water dishes etc, pick up … View moreWe have our chicken coop available if anyone would like to collect it - in good condition, only a year old, and well enjoyed by our Chooks, but these babies have found a free range home and coop is free to a good home. Needs a little cleaning but looks good, comes with water dishes etc, pick up only within the week.

Free

2065 days ago

Free help with your decorating dilemmas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Thanks to everyone who joined us or submitted questions for our live chat with Resene colour experts Christine Hawkings and Merenia Patira.

If you missed it, you can still check out their answers and get some fresh decorating ideas, here.

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