Burswood, Auckland

1552 days ago

Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

This week’s issue we say there should be a parsley plant near every kitchen door. It’s time to harvest sprouting broccoli, compile your spring seed list, sow Florence fennel, choose tomatoes wisely and check germinating seedlings every day.

Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow… View more
This week’s issue we say there should be a parsley plant near every kitchen door. It’s time to harvest sprouting broccoli, compile your spring seed list, sow Florence fennel, choose tomatoes wisely and check germinating seedlings every day.

Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow and make a feeding station for native birds. Plus go in the draw for strawberry packs from Tui and copies of NZ Gardener’s August issue.

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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1552 days ago

Aluminium & Timber Retrofit double glazing

RetroFit Double Glazing - Auckland East

If you’re thinking about retrofit double glazing, whether it is timber or aluminium we can retrofit both. Get your free measure and quote here and our local consultants can walk you through the process with a tailored solution to suit your home. Or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1552 days ago

Brighten your walls with this creative project

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Put your own spin on a current wall art trend by painting designs on woven plates!

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1554 days ago

Auckland 4-year-old 'thriving' a year after being given just weeks to live

Danielle Clent Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, a year ago, Olivia Clark didn’t think she would get to celebrate another Christmas or birthday with her young daughter.
Now, after four open-heart surgeries, Luna is “absolutely thriving”.

1553 days ago

Take our survey and be in to win a Hawke's Bay getaway

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Since the launch of our #backyourbackyard campaign it's been so heartening to hear from the tourism operators our content has helped. We still have so many incredible stories left to tell, but we also want to hear more from you - what inspires you, what is important to you, and what would you … View moreSince the launch of our #backyourbackyard campaign it's been so heartening to hear from the tourism operators our content has helped. We still have so many incredible stories left to tell, but we also want to hear more from you - what inspires you, what is important to you, and what would you like to see from us at Stuff Travel? Please take our survey, and share it with others, the more input we have the better we can do. And thanks to the lovely folks at Hawke's Bay Tourism we’ve also got a luxurious giveaway for two as a way to say thank you for your time and input.

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1553 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Posting an image

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora, neighbours!

When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, … View more
Kia ora, neighbours!

When scrolling through the newsfeed what catches your eye? Chances are it's a colourful, striking image filled with all things Neighbourly. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so use your image-ination and show your neighbours. To create an outstanding post, follow these simple steps:

1. At the top of your newsfeed click ‘Post a message, event, poll or urgent alert to neighbours’
2. Add a subject and message
3. Select ‘attach an image or document' and choose an image from your device
4. Choose a category for your message
5. Click Post to share it with your neighbourhood

For more info, click here.

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1553 days ago

Our quote of the week.

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

The easy stuff is fun and quick, it’s true. However, to expand the mind, you must push it to its limits just as you would a muscle. The hard stuff makes you think; it causes you to re-read over and over again until you understand it. Challenge yourself every so often.

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1553 days ago

It's Cook Islands Language Week

The Team from Auckland Museum

Kia Orana! This week is Epetoma ō te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week.

Dive into the range of content we’ve prepared, including featured collection items from books to fish to plants. Read about a recent mystery solved, and a story from our Online Cenotaph. Colour … View more
Kia Orana! This week is Epetoma ō te reo Māori Kūki ’Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week.

Dive into the range of content we’ve prepared, including featured collection items from books to fish to plants. Read about a recent mystery solved, and a story from our Online Cenotaph. Colour in some tropical fish, and watch a video that teaches you simple words and phrases in Cook Islands Māori. And of course, see the Museum illuminated in blue, red and white.

There’s something for everyone. Ei mua tātou, enjoy!
Visit us online

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1555 days ago

SPCA closes investigation into live chickens in bags

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, charges won’t be laid after a video appearing to show live chickens in bags on an Auckland street was posted online.
The video, shot by Hinetekura Komene in May, showed dozens of white bags on the footpath outside the Boulevard Hotel in Newmarket.

Read the full story here.

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1554 days ago

DynaSpeak Teachers Welcome Students back to Classrooms

DynaSpeak Botany

DynaSpeak Teachers Welcome Students back to Classrooms

All DynaSpeak campuses opened to welcome students back into classrooms on Monday 27th July. During the three week mid-year break, staff were busy sorting out their teaching materials and getting ready for the new academic challenges of … View more
DynaSpeak Teachers Welcome Students back to Classrooms

All DynaSpeak campuses opened to welcome students back into classrooms on Monday 27th July. During the three week mid-year break, staff were busy sorting out their teaching materials and getting ready for the new academic challenges of Semester B. DynaSpeak teachers have described how impressed they were with their students’ motivation and ability to adjust to online learning during Semester A. Students returning after lockdown have reported that they are happy to see their classmates again and are enjoying the atmosphere of in-class teaching.


We are still enrolling for Semester B 2020.

If you would like to join one of our classes, enrolments for Semester B will still be accepted until Friday 21st August.

Contact us….

1556 days ago

It is time to end secrecy in council decision-making

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland Council's Emergency Budget emerged into daylight after 50 hours of deliberation in confidential workshops. Should that much of the discussion be held in secret? Read the story below:

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1554 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy - exercise in disguise

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

If you want to improve your fitness and sense of well being, add this FREE session to your list of workouts!
Dance Yourself Happy
Every Thursday evening 8:00pm to 9:00pm.
All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and don't forget your water … View more
If you want to improve your fitness and sense of well being, add this FREE session to your list of workouts!
Dance Yourself Happy
Every Thursday evening 8:00pm to 9:00pm.
All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and don't forget your water bottle.

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