Farm Cove, Auckland

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

1168 days ago

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View more
Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

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1168 days ago

Snap crackle pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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1168 days ago

Make your move in 2022

Manukau Institute of Technology

Get real support, from real people, from day one when you are welcomed into the MIT whānau.

Together we'll take your passions and strengths and turn them into a rewarding career that makes a real difference.

Make it real at MIT. Come join us, where the best makers are made.
Learn more

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1170 days ago

Poll: What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to… View more
Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to come up with a better name, but has ruled out “Busey McBusface”.

What do you think the vaccination buses should be called?

Here are some ideas readers have emailed in to Stuff, but feel free to comment your own!

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What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?
  • 42.5% The Jabba Waka
    42.5% Complete
  • 19.3% Vax to the Future
    19.3% Complete
  • 16.5% Mr Pricky
    16.5% Complete
  • 5.8% The Vaccination Tour
    5.8% Complete
  • 4.7% Double Jab Ute
    4.7% Complete
  • 11.2% Other (please comment)
    11.2% Complete
553 votes
1171 days ago

Auckland's south and west need more than just Covid jabs

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, Two big lockdowns and the GFC before them will leave more scars on Auckland's most vulnerable communities. Is it time for more than a crisis response? Read the article below:

1170 days ago

Aluminium joinery

Kavita from Botany Downs

Dark brown Aluminium windows and ranch sliders in various sizes available in November.
I have 1 sliding window, 9 awning windows, 2 fixed windows, 3 ranch sliders available to give for free to anyone who could use them instead of going to the junk yard. Good for sleep out, garage or shed or even a … View more
Dark brown Aluminium windows and ranch sliders in various sizes available in November.
I have 1 sliding window, 9 awning windows, 2 fixed windows, 3 ranch sliders available to give for free to anyone who could use them instead of going to the junk yard. Good for sleep out, garage or shed or even a home.

Free

1170 days ago

Near new quality retractable insect screens

Kavita from Botany Downs

This quality retractable insect screen made a huge difference in summer when we had a cool breeze through the lounge and not a single insect.
We custom made this for $980 last year. Double sided tape used for install so easy to DIY. Pick up is Botany downs.
Size: W1250mm X H2315mm
Colour: dark … View more
This quality retractable insect screen made a huge difference in summer when we had a cool breeze through the lounge and not a single insect.
We custom made this for $980 last year. Double sided tape used for install so easy to DIY. Pick up is Botany downs.
Size: W1250mm X H2315mm
Colour: dark brown.
Material: Aluminium and fibreglass screen.
Will be available by end of November when we are changing joinery.
Have one more in a different size.

W779mm X H1984mm - $150. Cost $520 to make.

Price: $300

1170 days ago

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View more
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga!
See more

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1170 days ago

Nano Silver Hand & Surface Disinfectant 50ml

Syed from Half Moon Bay

This is a stressful time for you and your loved ones as the whole country goes into lockdown to stay safe from the COVID19 Delta variant.

The only thing that's going to help you protect your family is keeping the hygiene up to the mark for every person.

Nano Silver was found by someone … View more
This is a stressful time for you and your loved ones as the whole country goes into lockdown to stay safe from the COVID19 Delta variant.

The only thing that's going to help you protect your family is keeping the hygiene up to the mark for every person.

Nano Silver was found by someone who's big on family as there's nothing more important than being surrounded by loved ones.

Nano Silver has been tested by the top labs in New Zealand and approved with the following properties:
- Kills 650+ kinds of pathogens including Covid19
- 100% Naturally organic
- 100% Alcohol and chemical free
- 30 days protection on hard surfaces
- Up to 96 hours of safety when applied on hands
- Eco-friendly
- Children , pregnant women & elderly people safe

You need the best fighter to beat the best villain, Nano Silver is here to save the day.

Please visit Nano Silver's website & facebook page for more information

www.nanosilver.co.nz...

www.facebook.com...

Negotiable

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1170 days ago

Recipe: Salmon in filo pastry

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Salmon in Filo Pastry with Lemon Beurre Blanc prepared by our Advanced student, Timmika from home.
This is a versatile recipe that can be made with different types of fish and wraps the fish in a parcel of filo pastry.
Recipe out now.

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1170 days ago

Security lights

Richard from RSS Communications and Security

Secure your home with the HOUSEWATCH 10W Single LED Spotlight With Motion Sensor. IP54.
Click the YouTube link for video.
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Price: $71.69

1170 days ago

Kids Creativity Challenge

Lisa Beale from Beautification Trust

Our friends at Conscious Kids NZ are running an awesome initiative to keep the kids busy in lockdown! They get to learn how reuse, recycle & repurpose all while getting busy and creative.

Check out the details in the Read More link below, share your creations and be in to win!

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1177 days ago

Poll: Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What’s your local Covid-19 testing centre, and has it been busy or empty lately?

Please vote and comment!

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Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?
  • 30.9% Busy
    30.9% Complete
  • 69.1% Empty
    69.1% Complete
275 votes
1174 days ago

Recipe: Sweet n sour pork

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced … View more
Sweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced cookery student Reesha from home during Lockdown 2021.
Find recipe on our blog, link below.

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