Cockle Bay, Auckland

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1810 days ago

Baby Bed

Yuki from Bucklands Beach

Long 1255x wide 655 x height 1035

The bed height is adjustable .

Include mattress and water proof mattress cover

Comes from smoke free and pet free Home.

Good condition

Price: $80

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1810 days ago

Site Open Day in Papakura!

Solution Street

Solution Street are making great progress with the construction of our Papakura site and to celebrate we're holding an open site day!

DATE: Sunday 25th August, 11am – 3pm
ADDRESS: 74-78 Opaheke Road, Papakura

Come and view the layout and meet our team who specialise in … View more
Solution Street are making great progress with the construction of our Papakura site and to celebrate we're holding an open site day!

DATE: Sunday 25th August, 11am – 3pm
ADDRESS: 74-78 Opaheke Road, Papakura

Come and view the layout and meet our team who specialise in helping first home buyers and will be there to guide you through the whole process from start to finish. Plus, if you attend our open day and go on to purchase one of these properties we will include a Fisher & Paykel laundry package valued at $3,500*!

Priced from just $529,000, these brand-new 2-bedroom terrace homes are designed for low maintenance living and include the following great features:

✔️ 10-year building guarantee
✔️ Fully insulated with double glazed windows
✔️ Functional modern kitchens & bathrooms
✔️ Fisher & Paykel appliances including dishwasher, hob and oven
✔️ Fully landscaped, fenced outdoor living area
✔️ Allocated off-street parking
✔️ Fitted with blinds throughout, security alarm, energy-efficient wall heater, heated towel rail, clothesline and smoke alarms
✔️ Fixed pricing with no hidden costs or progress payments during the build

Don't forget, you may be able to get government help buying your first home including $20,000 towards your deposit with a HomeStart grant, a KiwiSaver withdrawal, and/or a Welcome Home Loan - ask us how!

Click the button below to visit our website and request an info pack – or call us on 0800 583 967

*Terms and conditions apply.
Visit us online

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1810 days ago

Small business lending. Easy as!

Prospa

Need some extra funds to keep business humming?

The team at Prospa can help with a business loan of $5K to $150K. Staff-up. Stock-up. Build-up. With Prospa the only way is up, and your business benefits with cash flow friendly repayments over terms of 3 to 24 months. Whatever you need, we can … View more
Need some extra funds to keep business humming?

The team at Prospa can help with a business loan of $5K to $150K. Staff-up. Stock-up. Build-up. With Prospa the only way is up, and your business benefits with cash flow friendly repayments over terms of 3 to 24 months. Whatever you need, we can help.

Visit prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.
Apply now

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1811 days ago

Urban Forage

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Urban Forage Mahinga Kai started at Auckland Domain with a walk through the lower tracks with Riki Bennett to discover a range of edible and not so edible plants, trees and berries.

The forage was then followed by a gourmet luncheon and some of the menu items were prepared using the Kai … View more
Our Urban Forage Mahinga Kai started at Auckland Domain with a walk through the lower tracks with Riki Bennett to discover a range of edible and not so edible plants, trees and berries.

The forage was then followed by a gourmet luncheon and some of the menu items were prepared using the Kai cooker.

The main highlight was the Kahikatea Berry Jelly which consisted of berries foraged from a year ago.

Click below to read the full story on our blog

1811 days ago

How to deal with neighbourhood disputes

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, most of us are lucky enough to get on with the people we live next door to, but what can you do if you don't?

We asked some experts how to stop minor irritations turning into something more serious, and who you can you turn to if things start to get out of hand - because … View more
Hey neighbours, most of us are lucky enough to get on with the people we live next door to, but what can you do if you don't?

We asked some experts how to stop minor irritations turning into something more serious, and who you can you turn to if things start to get out of hand - because being better neighbours can only have a positive impact on the quality of our communities, and who wouldn't want that :)

1811 days ago

Sea Wall

Barry from Cockle Bay

Today is the first day we have had strong winds onshore and yes it appears to be working.
Waves are being absorbed into the rocks reducing their power.
Still a few problems to sort out with deviation from the engineers plans.
Yes we needed the rocks along all the existing wall. Not in the plan.

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1811 days ago

Ahoy ye families!

The Team from Auckland Museum

Join our adventurers this Night at the Museum!

Bring a torch, explore the darkened galleries - a fun night-time adventure for the whole family this school holidays!

Suffer a sailor’s life on-board, as we navigate the southern oceans with Cook and company. It’s going to be all hands-on … View more
Join our adventurers this Night at the Museum!

Bring a torch, explore the darkened galleries - a fun night-time adventure for the whole family this school holidays!

Suffer a sailor’s life on-board, as we navigate the southern oceans with Cook and company. It’s going to be all hands-on deck as you learn how to behave in His Majesty’s Royal Navy – avoid the dreaded cat o’ nine tails and sample some questionable 19th-century naval food.

Have you got what it takes? Well, let’s batten down the hatches and join in the fun in this overboard quest.

This event sells out, so book your tickets now to avoid missing out.
Book now

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1811 days ago

Puhinui station is being upgraded

Auckland Transport

Temporary station closure from 28th September until early 2021.

The new Puhinui Transport Interchange will provide easy connections between bus and rail, with a new bus service direct to Auckland Airport and Manukau Station.

While the build is on, a free 349 bus service will run between … View more
Temporary station closure from 28th September until early 2021.

The new Puhinui Transport Interchange will provide easy connections between bus and rail, with a new bus service direct to Auckland Airport and Manukau Station.

While the build is on, a free 349 bus service will run between Puhinui and Papatoetoe Stations.

For details visit: www.AT.govt.nz/PuhinuiStation
More details

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1815 days ago

Information sought after fatal crash - Can you help police?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash that killed a male passenger.

The 37-year-old died at the scene on Aviemore Drive, Highland Park, around 10:10pm on Friday. The man was sitting in the front passenger seat of a dark-coloured vehicle.

If you witnessed the crash or saw the … View more
Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash that killed a male passenger.

The 37-year-old died at the scene on Aviemore Drive, Highland Park, around 10:10pm on Friday. The man was sitting in the front passenger seat of a dark-coloured vehicle.

If you witnessed the crash or saw the vehicle/occupants of the vehicle prior to the crash, please contact Constable Lisa Ross from Counties Manukau Police Serious Crash Unit on 09 262 9141.
Read more here

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1812 days ago

How great is Your Place? Take our survey!

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Do you trust your council? Do you feel safe at home? Take our survey about your town.

For the Your Place survey we've put together a series of questions which should provide us with a comprehensive set of data that will be analysed and put in context for us by a team from AUT University.
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Do you trust your council? Do you feel safe at home? Take our survey about your town.

For the Your Place survey we've put together a series of questions which should provide us with a comprehensive set of data that will be analysed and put in context for us by a team from AUT University.

We'd love to hear from you. Find out more here.

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1812 days ago

Free to play online Rugby manager game.

Graham from Bucklands Beach

Developed by a couple of brothers from Palmerston North and considered to have the best 3D graphics of any rugby sim.

www.globalrugbymanager.com...

1812 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), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18) and the Southwestern Motorway (SH20).

Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am - unless … View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements: Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18) and the 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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1813 days ago

Brick layer required

Shane & Gail from Howick

Wanting a bricklayer to do a small fence. 3metres length x 1 metre height . Straight forward job.
Email shail.moore@xtra.co.nz
Thanks

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