Cockle Bay, Auckland

Time to tidy that garage?

Time to tidy that garage?

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

1509 days ago

Have you been to Haast?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

A journey to New Zealand's most remote town reveals some remarkable landscapes. Would you go?

1505 days ago

Are you subscribing to get our free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor … View more
In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor plants from his book Wild Interiors. Enter NZ Gardener’s Houseplant Heroes competition and be in to win Vegan Fertiliser from Yates and NZ Gardener’s Pruning Made Easy.

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 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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1506 days ago

Rare opportunity to buy into Alan Turing apartment building in Grey Lynn

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

The owner of a 1.5-bedroom apartment on the third and top residential floor of the Turing building, developed in 2014, is cashing out to try to cash into her "villa dream" in the suburb. The 27 apartment owners share a rooftop deck with panoramic views of Auckland City, the western bays, … View moreThe owner of a 1.5-bedroom apartment on the third and top residential floor of the Turing building, developed in 2014, is cashing out to try to cash into her "villa dream" in the suburb. The 27 apartment owners share a rooftop deck with panoramic views of Auckland City, the western bays, Waitakere Ranges and North Shore. To read more click here.

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1506 days ago

Acacia Cove Village are in full swing at level 1!

Acacia Cove Village

Acacia Cove is celebrating in style with three magnificent shows coming up for our residents, organised by our village manager, Bruce Cullington.

We are looking forward to kicking off on Friday 12th June with the amazing Jackie Clarke and a couple of more shows after that.

I’m sure we are … View more
Acacia Cove is celebrating in style with three magnificent shows coming up for our residents, organised by our village manager, Bruce Cullington.

We are looking forward to kicking off on Friday 12th June with the amazing Jackie Clarke and a couple of more shows after that.

I’m sure we are all pleased that our lives can turn back to normal, what ever that means for you. But we are also aware that it was a very stressful time for everyone, and that some are still a bit hesitant to go about their normal lives.

Take your time, stay safe and stay warm.
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1506 days ago

Retrain for modern office systems with Vision!

Vision College

Our fees-free Business Administration programme will give you the skills and knowledge needed to enter the business world.

This hands-on programme will help you grow your knowledge, understanding and skills using the Microsoft Office Suite in just 20 weeks! While covering computer applications … View more
Our fees-free Business Administration programme will give you the skills and knowledge needed to enter the business world.

This hands-on programme will help you grow your knowledge, understanding and skills using the Microsoft Office Suite in just 20 weeks! While covering computer applications like Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher, it also includes business report writing, communication skills and creating business documents.

To find out more about our Business Administration programme visit our website or give us a call on 0800 834 834.
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1508 days ago

Auckland drought: Can you shower in 4 minutes?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million … View more
The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million litres of water a day.

Check out the full list of ways to cut down your water use here.

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1506 days ago

Book your art course for Term 3.

Megan from MEGANZ School of Visual Arts

MEGANZ School of Visual Arts have a few spots left for the Term 3, Art Development courses here in Cockle Bay. At present we run after school and Saturday course times for students age - 9 through adults. We swing between tutor and self initiated course outlines. Focusing on Drawing skills, … View moreMEGANZ School of Visual Arts have a few spots left for the Term 3, Art Development courses here in Cockle Bay. At present we run after school and Saturday course times for students age - 9 through adults. We swing between tutor and self initiated course outlines. Focusing on Drawing skills, painting, mixed media and sculpture.
If you and/or your child are interested and keen on art, please contact Megan to make a time to meet.
And check out our website - www.vizart.co.nz... for details.

1506 days ago

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1509 days ago

Should Council contract cleaners wait longer for Living Wage?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Hundreds of low-paid cleaners and security staff who work at council-facilities, but through contractors, had hoped they would be paid the Living Wage this year. Should Council budget cuts delay that? Read the story below:

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1507 days ago

Come for a little dance!

Mari from Cockle Bay

Dance Yourself Happy Thu 8–9pm! See all details in the link or go to www.facebook.com...
www.neighbourly.co.nz...

1507 days ago

MIT GRADS ARE READY

Manukau Institute of Technology

We shape the future, we make connections, we bring ideas to life, and we make a difference.

At MIT we learn by doing, and we graduate with the practical skills employers need. Together we can make things happen.

Come join us, where the best makers are made.

Apply now. Start July.
Apply now

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1507 days ago

Visitor Guidance for Counties Manukau Health

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

At Counties Manukau Health, our patients’ health and wellbeing is our number one priority.

That includes making sure they get enough rest.

To enable high-quality care, and for the overall health of our patients, we must balance the needs of our patients and visitors.

To achieve this we … View more
At Counties Manukau Health, our patients’ health and wellbeing is our number one priority.

That includes making sure they get enough rest.

To enable high-quality care, and for the overall health of our patients, we must balance the needs of our patients and visitors.

To achieve this we have introduced flexible visiting. This means:
● One key support person who may visit between 8am – 8pm
● Overnight visiting (8pm – 8am) – compassionate grounds only
● Visiting hours for whaanau are 2pm - 8pm – two visitors per patient
● No children under 16 years – unless approved on compassionate grounds
● Take away food for patients must not be brought onto the premises
● Registration of visitors will occur at hospital entrances

We ask if you are unwell, do not visit.

Haumara te taonga – Keeping our treasures safe.
Check out our full Visiting Guide.
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1507 days ago

East Auckland Photographer

Natalie from Natalie Pasco Photography

If you need a photographer for weddings or family photos, please get in touch.
My website is below.

Thanks
Natalie Pasco

1508 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy - exercise in disguise

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

Depressed? Tired? Anxious?
Boogie your post-coronavirus-burnout away to Mari Pettersson's 'Dance Yourself Happy'.
Free Entry ~ Thursday's from 18 June ~ 8:00pm- 9:00pm

All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick

Sponsored by Manukau East Council of Social … View more
Depressed? Tired? Anxious?
Boogie your post-coronavirus-burnout away to Mari Pettersson's 'Dance Yourself Happy'.
Free Entry ~ Thursday's from 18 June ~ 8:00pm- 9:00pm

All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick

Sponsored by Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS) and Auckland City Council

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