Bucklands Beach, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1830 days ago

St Columba Playgroup

St Columba Presbyterian Church

We offer two groups (during term time):
PLAYGROUP - 9:30am to 11:30am Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
MUSIC & PLAYGROUP - 9:30am to 11:30am on Wednesdays
Sessions are held at 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany
We provide a modern facility offering a great range of educational equipment … View more
We offer two groups (during term time):
PLAYGROUP - 9:30am to 11:30am Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
MUSIC & PLAYGROUP - 9:30am to 11:30am on Wednesdays
Sessions are held at 480 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany
We provide a modern facility offering a great range of educational equipment (indoor and outdoor), catering to children who are 0-5 years of age. Playgroup is not just for the children - our aim is to encourage and equip parents to learn new skills and make new friends.
A different theme is covered each term to educate and stimulate your children. Sessions include free play, lesson time, music, craft and morning tea (please bring food and water for your child). Cost of each session is $5.00 per family and includes morning tea for the parents/care givers. Our Playgroup and Music & Playgroup have been set up in conjunction with the Ministry of Education Early Childhood Development Unit, aimed to provide social interaction for preschoolers, fun and safe activities that cover all recommended preschool learning areas, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Please check out the St Columba Playgroup Facebook page for upcoming activities, Tool Box Parenting Courses and School Holiday Sessions, or phone 274-4864 for more info.
We hope you join us soon!

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1830 days ago

Nanogirl tickets

Latoya from Half Moon Bay

Anyone's kids into science? I entered a competition to win Nanogirl tickets for 23 Nov 3pm at ASB theater and then thinking I wouldn't win (like usual) I went ahead and bought 4 tickets. And then found out I won a family pass! I bought them for $119, would anyone like to buy them off me… View moreAnyone's kids into science? I entered a competition to win Nanogirl tickets for 23 Nov 3pm at ASB theater and then thinking I wouldn't win (like usual) I went ahead and bought 4 tickets. And then found out I won a family pass! I bought them for $119, would anyone like to buy them off me - make an offer, pretty keen to get rid of them :)
www.ticketmaster.co.nz...

Negotiable

1831 days ago

Stockade Hill Christmas Lights

The Team from Auckland Council

Enjoy a hot drink and a bite to eat while listening to great performances on stage from the City of Manukau Pipes & Drums, children from Mellons Bay Primary School, the Off Broadway Big Band and Howick Brass before the lights go on at 8.30pm. Learn more

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1831 days ago
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1832 days ago

vehicles parked on roads

Joanne from Pakuranga Heights

just been reading that a car hit a parked truck yesterday and someone has died that is very sad, but there are so many vehicles parked on the
road these days,a lot seem to have a space to get them off the road
but don't use it, A lot of streets get down to being 1 lane,
I have contacted AT … View more
just been reading that a car hit a parked truck yesterday and someone has died that is very sad, but there are so many vehicles parked on the
road these days,a lot seem to have a space to get them off the road
but don't use it, A lot of streets get down to being 1 lane,
I have contacted AT about parked cars too near the corner, blocking vision,facing wrong way only way they are interested is if car has no
rego or wof,
new housing brings more cars,but a lot don't need to park on the road
I said to a AT person a few weeks ago why wait till someones killed
hopefully now council will look at this issue and come up with a solution
perhaps

1831 days ago

MOTAT to screen 'Grease' for 1950s themed drive-in movie

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Date nights of the 1950s era are back with drive-in movie screenings of ‘Grease’ at MOTAT.

Will you be going?

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1831 days ago

Train timetable changes on the Western and Onehunga lines

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

On Sunday 17 November, the train timetables for the Western and Onehunga lines will be changing to provide earlier and later services. New timetables are live in Journey Planner and AT Mobile. Follow link for more info: at.govt.nz...

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1832 days ago

Massive Warehouse Clearance!

Peter Gower

We'll have frying pans, chopping boards, ice block makers, wine accessories, glassware, coffee makers, napkins and more. Up to 80% of the original price!

● Friday 15th November 2019, 8:30am - 5pm
● Saturday 16th November 2019, 9am - 3pm

Peter Gower NZ Ltd, 88G Harris Road, East … View more
We'll have frying pans, chopping boards, ice block makers, wine accessories, glassware, coffee makers, napkins and more. Up to 80% of the original price!

● Friday 15th November 2019, 8:30am - 5pm
● Saturday 16th November 2019, 9am - 3pm

Peter Gower NZ Ltd, 88G Harris Road, East Tamaki, Auckland.

Cash and Eftpos only. Please bring your own bags.
Event details here

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1832 days ago

Wanting Queen base

Dominique from Highland Park

Anyone looking to get rid of a queen bed base. Happy to pick up.
Would be appreciated so so much!
Thanks

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1832 days ago

Howick Little Theatre

Kimberley from Sunnyhills

Awesome review of the latest play on at the Theatre: "The Game's Afoot" - This is another top quality, imaginatively directed, well-executed - and fun - Howick Little Theatre production not to be missed - www.broadwayworld.com...

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1832 days ago

Poll: Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

People rent out baches, rooms in their houses, their garages and car parking spaces, so surely hiring out swimming pools is the next logical step.

A new app lets people hire their private pools by the hour, but it hasn't come to New Zealand - yet.

To read more, click here.

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Would you pay to use your neighbours' swimming pool?
  • 28.6% Yes please!
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% No, that's weird.
    71.4% Complete
1561 votes
1832 days ago

Recipe: Classic Omelette

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Omelettes are essentially a version of scrambled eggs but they have been left to rest and coagulate so that the pan side is firm. Some people prefer firm omelettes, others like to have the egg a little runny so that it retains that soft, silky consistency also known as baveuse.

Ingredients
3 … View more
Omelettes are essentially a version of scrambled eggs but they have been left to rest and coagulate so that the pan side is firm. Some people prefer firm omelettes, others like to have the egg a little runny so that it retains that soft, silky consistency also known as baveuse.

Ingredients
3 Eggs
1 pinch Salt
½ tsp Butter, or a splash of good quality olive oil


Directions
1. In a bowl whisk the eggs. Add salt.
2. Heat the butter in a frying pan (non-stick is easier) until it is just beginning to brown and has a nutty smell. Let it run around the pan so that it is well coated.
3. Pour in the egg mix. With your rubber spatula, constantly lift and scoop around the edges and cut through the middle of the egg mixture to cook evenly.
4. If you are adding a filling to the omelette, it should be done at this point.
5. Roll or fold the omelette by folding one half on the other, or fold one third on the middle third and then roll on the remaining third.

Prior to folding, you can add a filling to lift the flavour of the omelette.
Classic combinations include:
Saute mushrooms
Blanched spinach (with cream)
Diced ham
A combination of finely chopped herbs such as chives, chervil, parsley, tarragon

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1832 days ago

Together with New Zealand Police we're shutting the gate on rural crime! 🐮❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Learn more about our new rural crime prevention signs, now available for purchase to the public, on our website: neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz or click the 'Read More' link below. 📰

#safercommunitiestogether

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1832 days ago

Have you had a plant stolen?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nzView more
Hi neighbours,

We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.

If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name, your neighbourhood and a quick recap of what was taken and how it happened.

We'd love to hear from you!

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1832 days ago

Auckland can build rockets - so why can't it afford Santa?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Love him or hate him, downtown Auckland's (and briefly Manukau's) 5-storey Santa appears doomed because of cost, after nearly 60 years. Should he be saved, and by whom? Read the story below:

(Please type NFP if your comments are not for print)

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