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1025 days ago

10 cool things to do in our regional parks

The Team from Auckland Council

There are always more new and surprising things to do in Auckland’s regional parks. If you’re looking for something different to do, try one of these cool experiences.
#AKLSummerisCalling

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1033 days ago

After being a close contact, do I get back on the bus?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, I've had my first encounter with the Covid-19 tracking system, after becoming a "close contact" during a morning bus ride. Now the question is, do I get straight back on the bus? Would you?

1025 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...

1025 days ago

Celine Dion siren battlers return to West Auckland

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, residents of West Auckland say they are once again being tortured by the sound of Celine Dion blasting though loudspeakers while they try to sleep.

Residents of Te Atatū Peninsula say over the summer, up to 50 cars park up at the Concourse in nearby Henderson, where they blast… View more
Kia ora neighbours, residents of West Auckland say they are once again being tortured by the sound of Celine Dion blasting though loudspeakers while they try to sleep.

Residents of Te Atatū Peninsula say over the summer, up to 50 cars park up at the Concourse in nearby Henderson, where they blast music throughout the night.

While a range of music can be heard coming from the speakers attached to the cars, two hit songs by Celine Dion seem to be favourites – My Heart Will Go On and The Power of Love.

Have you been affected by the siren battlers?

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1025 days ago

Poll: You be the (photographic) judge!

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View more
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.

You be the (photographic) judge!
  • 53.5% Finalist 1: Full Moon
    53.5% Complete
  • 14.8% Finalist 2: Girl's Camp
    14.8% Complete
  • 11.4% Finalist 3: First Ride in a Steam Train
    11.4% Complete
  • 16.2% Finalist 4: Grandparents at Sunset
    16.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Finalist 5: Brass Band
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.1% Finalist 6: Street Walk
    2.1% Complete
1268 votes
1025 days ago

Gift with Love

Christine Corcuera from Red Cross Shop Henderson

“Love is all you need! Set the scene for romance, with ideas and gifts from you Red Cross Shop, Henderson!”
Come visit us at:
435 Great North Road, Henderson
(09) 8351152

1026 days ago

Anna Crichton & Katie Smith Open Studio this weekend

Anna from Titirangi

OUR OPEN STUDIOS ON 12TH AND 13TH FEBRUARY
(SAT AND SUN) 10 am - 4 pm
Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.
Andrew and Jeannie Van Der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi.
Besides $10 fine art prints, signed and titled, I will have a collection of ceramic … View more
OUR OPEN STUDIOS ON 12TH AND 13TH FEBRUARY
(SAT AND SUN) 10 am - 4 pm
Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.
Andrew and Jeannie Van Der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi.
Besides $10 fine art prints, signed and titled, I will have a collection of ceramic sculptures, small bowls, and wall hung ceramic platters for sale (much more than seen here). Their prices will range from $60 up to $400 - so come along and see Katie's 'must have' screen printed linen ware too!
And Andrew and Jeannie Van der Putten - just three minutes up the road, are also having an open studio where they will be selling their very collectable earthenware and stoneware tableware.
See you here!

1026 days ago

😲Turning tons of non-recyclable plastic into building blocks for construction😲

Fiona from Henderson

I posted this in my group: 'Handy' hints, tips & great ideas www.neighbourly.co.nz...
and thought it was too good not to share with you all.
Now this FANTASTIC idea from a start up company in LA, U.S.A... is a brilliant idea and also the answer to all of the revolting plastic waste … View more
I posted this in my group: 'Handy' hints, tips & great ideas www.neighbourly.co.nz...
and thought it was too good not to share with you all.
Now this FANTASTIC idea from a start up company in LA, U.S.A... is a brilliant idea and also the answer to all of the revolting plastic waste laying around all over the place.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org...
Don't forget to click on the link at the end of the article to watch a durability comparison between the ByBlocks and the classic, hollow cement blocks, and see the difference, you'll be absolutely amazed by it.

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1037 days ago

Auckland Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day waste collections

The Team from Auckland Council

Rubbish and recycling collection times may change from 31 Jan to 11 Feb due to public holidays. Check your collection dates and sign up for our holiday text reminders by clicking on Read More.

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1027 days ago

Hot dry summer raised wildfire risk awareness

Climate Insights

Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View more
Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.

We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!

Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
Know more

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1028 days ago

Treat yourself or someone you care about this Valentines Day

Stuff

Purchase a six month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $102 and get a free $100 Interflora e-voucher. Terms and conditions apply. Subscribe Now

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1029 days ago

Ongaonga

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and … View more
Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and being overcome. With this mind, I decided to have a go cutting back a particularly annoying patch on our main track to the paddock we call, Waterses.

The Ongaonga bushes were above and below the track so I had to form a strategy so that I would safe. I found a large set of old tree branch loppers (giant secateurs) in the shed and then opted to take a piece of cloth, that used to cover our cool display cabinet in my old café.

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1031 days ago

Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale!

Beds 4 U

Aotearoa!

Our Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale is now on! Celebrate Waitangi Day with our best deals on beds, mattresses, pillows, and all things sleep. Plus get FREE LOCAL DELIVERY* 😍 Hurry, limited-time offer!

👉 Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

✅ 60 Night's Comfort … View more
Aotearoa!

Our Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale is now on! Celebrate Waitangi Day with our best deals on beds, mattresses, pillows, and all things sleep. Plus get FREE LOCAL DELIVERY* 😍 Hurry, limited-time offer!

👉 Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

✅ 60 Night's Comfort Guarantee
✅ 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business
✅ 17 Bed retail stores across North Island

We have the beds for you @ Beds4U...
Your Local Sleep Experts

*Apply Code (WAITANGIDAY) to your cart for Free Shipping on online orders above $899 and only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last.
Shop now

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1031 days ago

Open studio - cartoons, ceramics, screen prints, art prints

Anna from Titirangi

OUR OPEN STUDIOS WILL STILL GO AHEAD! ON 12TH AND 13TH FEBRUARY
(SAT AND SUN) 10 am - 4 pm

Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.

Andrew and Jeannie Van Der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi.

Anna will be selling her $10 fine art prints, signed, titled … View more
OUR OPEN STUDIOS WILL STILL GO AHEAD! ON 12TH AND 13TH FEBRUARY
(SAT AND SUN) 10 am - 4 pm

Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.

Andrew and Jeannie Van Der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi.

Anna will be selling her $10 fine art prints, signed, titled and dated on Fabriano acid free A3 paper - see attached images… more to come over the days! Anna will be selling illustrated ceramic bowls and platters too!
Katie will be selling her hard wearing, hand screen printed linen tea towels, fabrics, bags and more.
And Andrew and Jeannie Van der Putten - just three minutes up the road, are also having an open studio where they will be selling their very collectable earthenware and stoneware tableware.
So tie in a visit also to their very lovely abode in the trees at 709a South Titirangi Road - look for the blue plywood pot sign on your right.
Hope to see you here…I will be posting lots more pix over the days……..and please share this post.
Scan in, vaccine pass and mask please.

1033 days ago

Is Hokitika the friendliest town in NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View more
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?

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