Bucklands Beach, Auckland

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1181 days ago

Do you have a great rocket recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for rocket recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before Aug 31, 2021.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1181 days ago

Bin storage

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Form meets function in this stylish bin storage and planter combination painted in bold Resene hues. Find out how to create your own.

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1184 days ago
1181 days ago

Preparing for retirement

Acacia Cove Village

Retirement is a time to de-stress, relax and make the most of life. However, preparing for retirement can be challenging.

If you’re approaching retirement, you may well be contemplating different things, such as when is the best time to retire and also how you’ll keep yourself occupied.

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Retirement is a time to de-stress, relax and make the most of life. However, preparing for retirement can be challenging.

If you’re approaching retirement, you may well be contemplating different things, such as when is the best time to retire and also how you’ll keep yourself occupied.

No doubt, you’re also considering where to retire. You may prefer to stay in your local area, or you may consider relocating somewhere new. If you’ve not yet made up your mind, then a helpful practice is to consider all the things you enjoy doing most and look for areas that best support them.

Find out more about retirement village living and pay the village a visit.

131 Wattle Farm Road,
Wattle Downs,Auckland.
Web: acaciacovevillage.co.nz.
Ph: (09) 268 8522
Fax: (09) 268 8422
Email: acacia@acaciacove.co.nz
Learn more

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1181 days ago

Aotearoa, we’ll get through this together.

Mags4gifts

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1182 days ago

Digital Boost is here to help

Digital Boost

Lockdowns are tough for many in business, so let us share the load.

Whether it's setting up technology to keep your business running smoothly, or advice on working remotely.

Get in touch with us, we’d love to help.

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1182 days ago

Lever Arch File A4

Sandy from Bucklands Beach

$20 u get all 12 files. Never used but been sitting there for many years. With rust as shown on photos. Pick up after lock down or contactless pick up.

Price: $20

1183 days ago

What you need to know about Auckland's Covid-19 community outbreak

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora koutou. Auckland is expected to be in Covid-19 alert level 4 for at least seven days after Covid-19 was discovered in the North Shore community on Tuesday. It has since been confirmed as the Delta strain of the virus from NSW in Australia. Tests are underway to establish how it got into the… View moreKia ora koutou. Auckland is expected to be in Covid-19 alert level 4 for at least seven days after Covid-19 was discovered in the North Shore community on Tuesday. It has since been confirmed as the Delta strain of the virus from NSW in Australia. Tests are underway to establish how it got into the community.

There are a number of locations of interest in Auckland and the Coromandel. The list is expected to grow due to there being confirmed cases of community transmission. Read more about the locations of interest here: www.stuff.co.nz...

Free testing for Covid-19 is available across the region. Symptoms of Covid-19 include a new or worsening cough, a fever of at least 38 degrees Celsius, shortness of breath, a sore throat, sneezing and a runny nose, and temporary loss of smell. To find a testing location near you, click here: www.stuff.co.nz...

You can read our live coverage of the Covid-19 outbreak by clicking 'read more' below.

1182 days ago

Stay-at-home parents! Want to go back to work?

First Security

Want to work AND be home with the kids before or after school?

FIRST Security urgently needs Security Guards in your area and have tailored roles to suit a work and home life balance. Family friendly hours are available so you can choose shifts to suit you and your family. On-job training is … View more
Want to work AND be home with the kids before or after school?

FIRST Security urgently needs Security Guards in your area and have tailored roles to suit a work and home life balance. Family friendly hours are available so you can choose shifts to suit you and your family. On-job training is provided so no prior security experience is needed.

Work on your terms and take the first step into a new career. Apply today!
Apply now

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1182 days ago

Industry Skills Development Handbook

Competenz

Is this you?

You know building the skills and capability of your staff is vital, but it’s hard to know where to start or even where to turn for advice, so it keeps sliding down your to-do list.

Use this guidebook to develop your company’s capability and improve your bottom line.
Free download

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1183 days ago

face masks

Vanessa from Sunnyhills

Just shows you how quickly things can change eh
Last year during lockdown I sewed over 250 face masks for family & friends &  neighbours.
I still have some masks available and material to sew more.
They are $8 each or 2 for $15. I have patterns to sew small medium or large
Stay safe - we … View more
Just shows you how quickly things can change eh
Last year during lockdown I sewed over 250 face masks for family & friends &  neighbours.
I still have some masks available and material to sew more.
They are $8 each or 2 for $15. I have patterns to sew small medium or large
Stay safe - we can beat this again

Price: $8

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1184 days ago

Getting started in writing family history at Highland Park Library

Michelle from Highland Park

Wednesday 18 August 12pm-1pm 16 Highland Park Drive Highland Park. A few words can make a sentence with Bruce Ralston. This session will encourage you to tackle your accumulated research and knowledge and create useful narratives for family and friends. Join us to watch this Zoomed talk on our TV … View moreWednesday 18 August 12pm-1pm 16 Highland Park Drive Highland Park. A few words can make a sentence with Bruce Ralston. This session will encourage you to tackle your accumulated research and knowledge and create useful narratives for family and friends. Join us to watch this Zoomed talk on our TV with a cup of tea/coffee/biscuit. Free all welcome.

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1184 days ago

Auckland Museum is temporarily closed

The Team from Auckland Museum

We’re now closed to the public in response to our city’s efforts to limit the transmission of Covid-19.

If you've booked tickets to the Sea Monsters exhibition or to any of our tours for dates while Auckland is in lockdown, you'll receive an email from our bookings team with more … View more
We’re now closed to the public in response to our city’s efforts to limit the transmission of Covid-19.

If you've booked tickets to the Sea Monsters exhibition or to any of our tours for dates while Auckland is in lockdown, you'll receive an email from our bookings team with more information.

We will await further information from the Government and update here as we know more. We look forward to welcoming you back when the city moves to Level 2 and we’re safely able to open our doors. In the meantime, kia kaha Tāmaki Makaurau!

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1184 days ago

Alert Level Four

Botany Toyota

Good evening all,
As a result of this evening's announcement and the move tomorrow to Alert Level Four, Manukau Toyota Group has locked down all branches, effective immediately.

Please bear with us as we attempt to contact customers who are expecting vehicle deliveries in the coming days … View more
Good evening all,
As a result of this evening's announcement and the move tomorrow to Alert Level Four, Manukau Toyota Group has locked down all branches, effective immediately.

Please bear with us as we attempt to contact customers who are expecting vehicle deliveries in the coming days ... we will be updating individual customers via text message and email. Please consider service bookings from Wednesday onwards postponed for the time being. Again, we will be in touch with you as soon as practicable.

Updates as the lock-down continues will be posted here.

Please do all you can to stay safe and healthy, look after yourselves, friends and family.

Darren Smart
CEO, Manukau Toyota Group

1184 days ago

New Zealand at Alert Level 4

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
August 18
1.16pm

The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.

Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- … View more
UPDATE
August 18
1.16pm

The Prime Minister and the Director-General of Health are currently giving an update to the nation at the Beehive.

Here's what you need to know:
- Genome sequencing was undertaken last night and it has been confirmed that this is linked to the NSW outbreak.
- There are no genomic matches to those cases at the border to this case.
- There are a further two cases to report in the community. ​
- From 11:59pm, it will be compulsory to wear masks when accessing essential services.
- From 8am tomorrow, the Covid-19 vaccination programme will resume.
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UPDATE
August 18
9.10am

- Four new cases have been identified, all genomically linked to the original case
- The original case has been confirmed as having the Delta variant
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New Zealand will move to a Level 4 lockdown after a community case was detected in Auckland.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was joined by Ashley Bloomfield at a press conference, where she confirmed that Auckland and Coromandel would move to Alert Level 4 from 11.59pm for seven days, while the rest of the country will be under Level 4 conditions for three days.

It is unknown whether this case is that of the Delta variant. Bloomfield stated that genome sequencing will be completed by tomorrow morning.

There is currently 23 locations of interest, 10 in Auckland and 13 in Coromandel. Current locations of interest can be found here.

The case has no links to the border and interviews are currently being undertaken with the case to find any possible locations of interest and how they came to be in contact with Covid-19.

Here's what you need to know:
- A refresh on Level restrictions and what it means for you.
- Here are the locations of interest.
- If you have any flu-like symptoms, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or ring your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website
- Essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open.

For more information, visit covid19.govt.nz.

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