Cockle Bay, Auckland

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1772 days ago

Casual Court Hire

Steve Chaplin from Howick Squash Club

We are offering Casual Court Hire to Non-Members. This is available on Saturday and Sundays from 10.00am - 4.00pm based on court availability - walk-in basis. Spread the word to work colleagues, family friends or why not use it yourself. Rackets and balls will be available for hire - including … View moreWe are offering Casual Court Hire to Non-Members. This is available on Saturday and Sundays from 10.00am - 4.00pm based on court availability - walk-in basis. Spread the word to work colleagues, family friends or why not use it yourself. Rackets and balls will be available for hire - including racketball equipment from the Pro Shop which will be open to manage bookings and hires during these hours.

Squash court - $25 per 45 minute session
Interactive squash court - $30 per 45 minute session
Tennis court - $25 per hour
Rackets and ball hire available

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1772 days ago

Will you be affected by these motorway closures?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements: Northern Motorway (SH1), Central Motorway Junction (CMJ), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20).

Closures start at 9pm and … View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements: Northern Motorway (SH1), Central Motorway Junction (CMJ), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20).

Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am - unless otherwise stated. Please follow the signposted detours. Click here to see a detailed list of affected areas.

Safe travels neighbours!

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1773 days ago

Daylight saving starts this Sunday! ⏰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is a great time to check fire alarm batteries and make sure emergency supplies are well stocked and up to date.

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1773 days ago

Ready the spring forward this weekend!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that time again! Daylight saving is this weekend. So don't forget - clocks spring forward one hour this Sunday morning. #theregoesthesleepin

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1773 days ago

Volunteer at Auckland Museum

The Team from Auckland Museum

Have you ever wanted to get closer to our exhibitions, collections and give back to the people of Auckland? Becoming a Weekend Information Desk Volunteer is a great way to get amongst it at Auckland Museum!

If you’re a friendly, helpful person who would enjoy helping visitors and you’ve got … View more
Have you ever wanted to get closer to our exhibitions, collections and give back to the people of Auckland? Becoming a Weekend Information Desk Volunteer is a great way to get amongst it at Auckland Museum!

If you’re a friendly, helpful person who would enjoy helping visitors and you’ve got a knack for communicating clearly, we would love to hear from you. You’ll receive full workshop-based training to make sure you’re skilled to field questions and provide helpful information to Museum visitors.

We ask for a commitment of approximately one half-day shift per week or per fortnight, typically on Saturday or Sunday. We would love to hear from you if you have availability on Fridays and/or Mondays also. We are seeking people who are able to make a genuine, long-lasting commitment to being an Auckland Museum volunteer

Here’s your chance to help shape the experience people from Auckland, the rest of New Zealand and the rest of the world have at Auckland Museum.
Apply here!

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1773 days ago

Exciting career opportunity with Neighbourly!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Join us and work at Neighbourly, New Zealand's own social network. With a user base of over 760,000 members, we want to redefine what community can mean online. As a Software Engineer with Neighbourly, you will be part of a team which is directly improving the way New Zealanders connect and … View moreJoin us and work at Neighbourly, New Zealand's own social network. With a user base of over 760,000 members, we want to redefine what community can mean online. As a Software Engineer with Neighbourly, you will be part of a team which is directly improving the way New Zealanders connect and come together all the way from Bluff to Kaitaia.

This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. Day to day you will be:

● Responsible for the successful engineering, testing, deployment and support of the Neighbourly product
● Mentoring and coaching other engineers in the team to ensure practices and culture aligns with the overall Engineering Practice.
● Grow your skills in a full stack of technology including front end, back end and test engineering.
Learn more

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1773 days ago

Toddler shoes for a little boy

Jessica Neighbourly Lead from Half Moon Bay

Good day neighbours.
I am looking for good quality preloved shoes for my grandson please.
He is almost 2 years of age and is a size 9 .
I am looking for leather sandals or closed shoes.
Reasonable offers will be considered thank you.

Price: $123

1773 days ago

Twilight Croquet at Howick Croquet Club

Vanessa from Sunnyhills

Howick Croquet Club are planning a Twilight Croquet session on Thursdays after daylight saving begins – all welcome, croquet players & new to croquet
Starting on Thursday 3rd October, 5.30pm for 6pm start
Come along to Howick Croquet Club, Millhouse Reserve, Millhouse Drive, Howick
Croquet … View more
Howick Croquet Club are planning a Twilight Croquet session on Thursdays after daylight saving begins – all welcome, croquet players & new to croquet
Starting on Thursday 3rd October, 5.30pm for 6pm start
Come along to Howick Croquet Club, Millhouse Reserve, Millhouse Drive, Howick
Croquet games and BBQ - just $5 per person
Wear covered sports shoes
Contact Stan on 273 6311

1774 days ago

Should there be less politicking and more progress?

Todd Niall Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi Neighbours, Councillor Penny Hulse is stepping out of politics after 27 years in Auckland. She has reflected on successes, but also the rising "Trumpification" of politics, and excess point-scoring around the council table. Do you agree ? Read the story below:

(Please type NFP if your… View more
Hi Neighbours, Councillor Penny Hulse is stepping out of politics after 27 years in Auckland. She has reflected on successes, but also the rising "Trumpification" of politics, and excess point-scoring around the council table. Do you agree ? Read the story below:

(Please type NFP if your comment is not for print)

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1774 days ago

New 2020 Calendar - Flowers and Food

Jan from Half Moon Bay

Besides painting I also love photography and cooking and have just completed a 2020 Calendar with photos of beautiful flowers and recipes that I have cooked.
Each month there is a different recipe, great to keep or give as a gift.

Price: $12

1774 days ago

Make your own waves at Swimgym

Swimgym

From water babies to international competition Swimgym caters for all levels in its caring friendly swim schools and club.

Swimgym offers swimming lessons for children of all ages and abilities. We start at 3 months old and teach all the way through to fulfilling the Olympic dream. Our … View more
From water babies to international competition Swimgym caters for all levels in its caring friendly swim schools and club.

Swimgym offers swimming lessons for children of all ages and abilities. We start at 3 months old and teach all the way through to fulfilling the Olympic dream. Our high-quality lessons are taught by fully qualified and experienced staff.

Swimgym is a part of the Howick Pakuranga Swimming Club which is an incorporated society, a charity and a not for profit. We are independent and all of our profits go back into the community. Swimgym is the service provider for the Find Your Field of Dreams community swim programme in South Auckland. We deliver lessons in Pakuranga, Howick, Papatoetoe, Otara and on Waiheke Island…

Contact us here
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1774 days ago

Quality Panmure Apartments from $22,750 deposit!

Rethinking Space

Buyers can also now obtain a Welcome Home Loan (now called a First Home Loan) with just a 5% deposit, which for a $455,000 one-bedroom apartment in our brand new space:1 development is a very affordable $22,750. If you qualify for the renamed First Home Grant and have Kiwisaver funds you can use, … View moreBuyers can also now obtain a Welcome Home Loan (now called a First Home Loan) with just a 5% deposit, which for a $455,000 one-bedroom apartment in our brand new space:1 development is a very affordable $22,750. If you qualify for the renamed First Home Grant and have Kiwisaver funds you can use, it makes it even easier!

● 2 bedroom apartments from $599,000

$3,000 Whiteware package for any unconditional sale during September*

● Fleet of electric vehicles for use by residents
● Targeted Homestar 7 sustainability rating
● Only a 10% deposit required
● FREE electric scooter with each apartment
● End of 2019 completion date

For further information contact Christina Ngawati:
021 232 7477 | christina@legacy.co.nz
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1774 days ago

Would you try co-living?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi neighbours, Auckland is set to get another upmarket dormitory-style "co-living" house for adults where residents pay up to $360 to rent a room and share communal facilities like the kitchen, bathrooms and living areas with 21 neighbours. The Coh, a luxury boarding house, has been so … View moreHi neighbours, Auckland is set to get another upmarket dormitory-style "co-living" house for adults where residents pay up to $360 to rent a room and share communal facilities like the kitchen, bathrooms and living areas with 21 neighbours. The Coh, a luxury boarding house, has been so popular since opening on Symonds St on July 22 that its owner is planning to open another. What do you think of the co-living concept? Would you try it? Please write "NFP" if you don't want your comment to appear in print.

1776 days ago

Cafe Cooking 101

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Over three sessions, learn to cook classic recipes you find in New Zealand's innovative cafes. Start with learning basic knife skills and then transform your vegetable cuts into delicious salads followed by learning how to make blueberry muffins, cookies, eggs benedict and more!

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Over three sessions, learn to cook classic recipes you find in New Zealand's innovative cafes. Start with learning basic knife skills and then transform your vegetable cuts into delicious salads followed by learning how to make blueberry muffins, cookies, eggs benedict and more!

Registration link below!

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