Castor Bay, 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.

1001 days ago

Do you have a great kūmara 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 kūmara recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before February 27, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for kūmara recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before February 27, 2022.

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

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1001 days ago

Library Lovers Day

NumberWorks'nWords Takapuna

Today is a day that celebrates love, yes, but it’s also Library Lovers Day on February 14, dedicated to book lovers' across the globe.
It's a day to remember that our libraries are a place where we can get lost in a story, find an adventure we are seeking in a book, discover more about… View more
Today is a day that celebrates love, yes, but it’s also Library Lovers Day on February 14, dedicated to book lovers' across the globe.
It's a day to remember that our libraries are a place where we can get lost in a story, find an adventure we are seeking in a book, discover more about an issue we feel passionate about, or learn something new!

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1001 days ago

Annoucement

Office for Seniors

The Government has appointed Carolyn Cooper as the inaugural Aged Care Commissioner, to lead much needed systematic change in the sector, Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today.

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1001 days ago

How about heart-shaped foliage plants for your Valentine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

It's not too late to grab these sensational plants for your green-fingered, houseplant-loving Valentine. Here's a quick guide to the hottest indoor plants for that special person in your life.

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1001 days ago

Share the love around Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Valentines Day from the team at NZ Compare!
Take the time today to enjoy the love that surrounds you. Pass it onto your friends, family, pets, maybe even a neighbour! Brighten someone's day.

Don't forget to show yourself some love too!

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1001 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

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We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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1002 days ago

Carex Secta For Sale

Al from Mairangi Bay

Carex Secta

These plants have recently been extracted from a property and are screaming for a new one to settle in!

These povide Structure, Shape & Texture in the garden.

Hardy plants that can be planted in any position, Shade, Sun, Container or wet.

A large root system holds edges… View more
Carex Secta

These plants have recently been extracted from a property and are screaming for a new one to settle in!

These povide Structure, Shape & Texture in the garden.

Hardy plants that can be planted in any position, Shade, Sun, Container or wet.

A large root system holds edges preventing erosion. These plants have rapid growth with a maximum height of of 1.5 Metres

Helps prevent erosion.

Negotiable

1003 days ago

Hunger for Colour – Swap food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of … View more
Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.90 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
Find out more

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1004 days ago

Lights

Cherry from Forrest Hill

Good condition
120mm Cut-out
135mm Outside Diameter

Price: $15

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1004 days ago

Tips For Choosing The Perfect Summer Rug

Rugs Direct - North Shore

Add a little bit of summer into your home with area rugs. They can be the perfect way to brighten up a room and bring a touch of summer into your living space.

The weather is warming up and summer is almost upon us. It’s time to change over your winter clothes for summer ones, rearrange the … View more
Add a little bit of summer into your home with area rugs. They can be the perfect way to brighten up a room and bring a touch of summer into your living space.

The weather is warming up and summer is almost upon us. It’s time to change over your winter clothes for summer ones, rearrange the garage for summer belonging access, tidy up the outdoors for summer gatherings and a lot more!



One way to really accent the summer season in your home is to pick out a summer rug. Certain aspects of different rugs help capture the summer feel we all love.

1004 days ago

International Women's Day 2022

Sylvia Heywood from Soroptimist International North Shore

We are delighted to be able to present a Luncheon on Sunday 6th March at the Mary Thomas House to celebrate International Women's Day. Please join us as and be inspired, empowered and connect with women making a difference.

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1005 days ago

Face masks for your school kids

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

Hello neighbours,
Red Cross Wairau Park is happy to offer you high quality face masks (MEO/Karen Walker brand). We have plenty of them in size Small which is perfect for kids as well as adults with narrow faces.
Brand new in boxes, large box $20 (three extra filters and three different covers … View more
Hello neighbours,
Red Cross Wairau Park is happy to offer you high quality face masks (MEO/Karen Walker brand). We have plenty of them in size Small which is perfect for kids as well as adults with narrow faces.
Brand new in boxes, large box $20 (three extra filters and three different covers included), small box $12.50 (a single mask).
We are open 9-5 Monday to Saturday, 10-4 on Sunday.
Our address is 18 Link Drive, Wairau Valley

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1004 days ago

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

Hello neighbours, your local Red Cross Wairau Park Super Store has a great selection of small and not so small Valentine’s Day gifts!
We are open every day Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
18 Link Drive, Wairau Valley

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1005 days ago

WSET & New Zealand Wine Week

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

For a long time, New Zealand wine exports have been dominated by Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir with small quantities of Chardonnay and Bordeaux blends plus more.

During New Zealand Wine Week (7-11 February 2022), WSET gathered together a panel of three expert educators to discuss emerging wine … View more
For a long time, New Zealand wine exports have been dominated by Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir with small quantities of Chardonnay and Bordeaux blends plus more.

During New Zealand Wine Week (7-11 February 2022), WSET gathered together a panel of three expert educators to discuss emerging wine trends and grape varieties along with the theme of sustainable winegrowing certification (SWNZ) and organics in the New Zealand wine industry.

Here is a part of Celia’s presentation on the grape varieties, regions and the importance of NZ Winegrower’s policy of sustainable wine growing, first introduced in 1995 and the increasing numbers of organic certified wineries.

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1006 days ago

Removalist needed for next week

Gil from Hillcrest

Can anyone recommend anyone with truck and 2 men to help move heavy items only from Greenhithe to Warkworth next week? The lady needing to move is on a pension so very limited income. Appreciate the communities help/ recommendations.

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