Devonport, Auckland

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1304 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

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1304 days ago

Dog booster seat

Victoria from Devonport

Solvit dog booster seat. Never been used as my dog has decided it is not for him. Actually that is not true, he was in it on the way home from the pet store:) He is 10kg so I am assuming this is the large size. it has a detachable lining and a metal frame plus webbing to attach to the car seat and … View moreSolvit dog booster seat. Never been used as my dog has decided it is not for him. Actually that is not true, he was in it on the way home from the pet store:) He is 10kg so I am assuming this is the large size. it has a detachable lining and a metal frame plus webbing to attach to the car seat and pooch's collar. You can see some better pictures here: www.pet.co.nz...

Price: $40

1304 days ago

Bundle: Snowboard wrist protectors, goggles and gloves

Victoria from Devonport

Bundle: Wrist protectors, gloves and goggles, as per my other listings, barely used.

Price: $40

1304 days ago

Burton snowboard bag

Victoria from Devonport

About 10 years old but has had minimal use. The one metal connection is a little rusty but firm. Otherwise immaculate condition.

Price: $35

1304 days ago

Snow boarding trousers

Victoria from Devonport

As per my snowboard boots, these babies have had minimal wear - approx 11 times and just once on real snow. They are size 8, really comfortable. See my other listings if you are getting a full set of gear together. They are a dark grey with a subtle pattern as shown.

Price: $40

1304 days ago

Burton Trufit Mint Women's snowboard boots

Victoria from Devonport

Boots in fantastic condition, worn approx 10 times to Snowplanet and once on actual snow. I am snow challenged:) They were purchased in 2012/3 and have been stored dry and clean. See my other listings for other snowboarding gear. Size: US 9/UK 7/JPN 26/Euro 41. I wear size 39 shoes if that helps:)

Price: $150

1305 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Find out more

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1327 days ago

Homeviews MOCK AUCTION Workshop Tuesday 13 April - Devonport Library 7pm

Susan from Devonport

Meet New Zealand's top auctioneer, Andrew North, as he spills the beans on how to prepare for auctions and win your bid with a LIVE DEMO. Door prize to the winning bidder (slightly smaller than a house). FREE! Registration required. www.eventbrite.co.nz...

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1307 days ago

Identifying car

Tom from Northcote

Dear Neighbourly hive-mind, Can someone please identify the make and model of this (ugly) car that rear-ended me the other day as I was turning on College Road? I managed not to get it identified. Thank you. T

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1306 days ago

Garage sale

Halah from Milford

Today from 11 to 1pm
2/41 Quebec Rd, Milford

Negotiable

1306 days ago

1st Auckland Cavell Guide Unit Set to Celebrate Centenary

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such … View more
One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such as knot tying and marking arm slings.

Guests will be treated to afternoon tea and a birthday cake before photographs are taken of the girls.

The day will end with a singalong around the campfire.

The next day, a church parade will march through St Andrews Church, Epsom, where the unit has been meeting since 1921.

Parishioners are invited to a morning tea after the procession.

The unit, initially known as the St Andrew's Peace Scout Group, is believed to be the first guide company which has kept going since it was launched.

It all started when eighteen-year-old Mona Burgin wrote to the Dominion chief scout Colonel Cosgrove, a New Zealand Boer War veteran, asking about Girl Peace Scouts.

He arranged to meet her in Queen St, Auckland and wrote she would recognize him by the red flower in his buttonhole.

Soon after the meeting Burgin formed the troop on July 6.

Girl Peace Scouts wore khaki uniforms and the St Andrews troop wore a red open-ended tie.

In 1923, the Dominion Council became affiliated with the original Girls Guides Association in London.

*Former unit members can email cavellgirlguidesnz@gmail.com for details of the centenary.

1306 days ago

MOTHERS DAY GIFTS - Upcycled Handpainted Glass bottles

Stephanie from Northcote

These empty wine bottles have been given a second chance to shine all while helping reduce waste on our precious planet.

They are cleaned thoroughly & then each one hanpainted from scratch with unique designs & then filled with a cork style LED string light set making it the perfect gift … View more
These empty wine bottles have been given a second chance to shine all while helping reduce waste on our precious planet.

They are cleaned thoroughly & then each one hanpainted from scratch with unique designs & then filled with a cork style LED string light set making it the perfect gift for any occasion.

These beautiful creations of art can be used as a decor piece at home or the office, so why not give us a buzz to see what we could make for you.
You can visit us on FB: www.facebook.com... or send a message on here for orders.
*Price per bottle $40 + Shipping($9 within NZ)

*Bottle shape may vary depending on the different wine bottles we recycle to use*

Price: $40

1307 days ago

Shellfish ban at Cockle Bay begins

Neighbourly.co.nz

Gathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.

Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.

In a statement, Fisheries New … View more
Gathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.

Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.

In a statement, Fisheries New Zealand's manager inshore fisheries north, Jacob Hore, said that this ban was in place to help the population recover and will be reviewed after a period of three years.

"We use the best available science and information to determine if changes are required to management settings to ensure our fisheries remain sustainable. This information, along with feedback through public consultation, shaped our advice to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries on his decision to implement a full year-round closure at Cockle Bay/Tuwakamana," he said.

What you need to know:

- There is a ban on gathering any intertidal shellfish including cockles, green lipped mussels, oysters, crabs, limpets, starfish, periwinkles, whelks, barnacles, and snails.
- Signs have been updated and fisheries officers will be regularly patrolling the area.
- The closure will be reviewed after three years.

Fisheries NZ is encouraging beach-goers who see any suspicious activity to report it to 0800 4 POACHER (0800 47 62 24)

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1307 days ago

Devonport Peninsula eNews May

Holly Houston from Devonport Peninsula Trust

Follow the link below to get a full run down on what's happening in our community this May!
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1308 days ago

We Say/You Say: Water Conservation

The Team from Community News

Hi Auckland,

What are your water-saving hacks?

Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.

Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the … View more
Hi Auckland,

What are your water-saving hacks?

Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.

Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the region’s storage lakes, and a new supply boost all eventuate as hoped.

Watercare said Aucklanders had significantly cut water use, and the biggest supply boost – another 50 million litres a day from the Waikato River – should be available from August.

Presently, Auckland's dams are 51.4 per cent full compared with an average of 76.6, and Auckland's water usage is more than 10 per cent lower than Watercare had estimated.

Share your saving tips below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community paper.
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