Flat Bush, Auckland

Are you using our 2021 Garden Diary?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View moreDear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.

Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.

Lockdown Learning

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Lockdown Learning
Join us from anywhere in New Zealand for NZQA Certificate in New Zealand Wine Micro-credential with Celia Hay over 4 evenings from 5-8pm starting on Thursday 2 Sept.
Special lockdown discount $220 for Domestic students.

FREE strong moving boxes & lots of padding

Bex from Dannemora

To go asap. It is Alert L4 at the moment, but I can easily leave these outside of my house for you to collect making it contactless.
If you need about 25-30 large strong moving boxes and bubblewrap/soft foam padding I have heaps of it here if you have to move during this time.
Please DM me on here.

Apprenticeship opportunities in Auckland

Competenz

Hey Auckland!
We have some great apprenticeship options available for you! This is the perfect opportunity to get qualified and learn on the job. Check out the links below for more information!
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
Machining - Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Print Bindery Apprentice

Friday puzzle

NumberWorks'nWords Manukau

Here is a weekend puzzle for those of you who enjoyed the last one. Answer to follow on Monday.

Friday Puzzle

NumberWorks'nWords Manukau

Can you solve this puzzle by moving 1 matchstick?

Public toilets open under Alert Level 4

The Team from Auckland Council

93 public toilets will remain open in our parks and open spaces, for use by workers and locals visiting our parks. These facilities will undergo regular cleaning while Alert Level 4 is in place.

Click on 'Read More' to see the list.

Burger Burger

Digital Boost

Hi Neighbour,

Here we go again. Hope you are looking after those in your bubble and keeping safe.

If you need a bit of distraction from the confines of lockdown, this could be the perfect time to keep learning through what can be pretty tough times.

Right now many will be tuning in online, so … View moreHi Neighbour,

Here we go again. Hope you are looking after those in your bubble and keeping safe.

If you need a bit of distraction from the confines of lockdown, this could be the perfect time to keep learning through what can be pretty tough times.

Right now many will be tuning in online, so why not brush up on skills to learn how to make an impact with your business digitally.

First impressions count. In fact, they say you only have 3 seconds to make a good one. So, slick images are crucial.

Flipping the perfect patty is quite a skill, so too is producing snappy images - local business Burger Burger can do both with ease. They’ve done away with traditional advertising and instead engaged its customers with vibrant and interactive content.

Watch their story here to find out how they get more digital bang for their marketing buck.

Then get started yourself and join us at Digital Boost to get going with our free videos and resources!

The Team at Digital Boost

Daffodil Day Street Appeal Cancelled

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

We’re sad to announce that Covid has forced the cancellation of our annual Daffodil Day street appeal. This will have a big impact on our fundraising, so we’re asking those who can to please donate online at daffodilday.org.nz. Thank you for your support Auckland. Learn more

PUKEKOHE ANTIQUE FAIR Cancelled due to Lockdown Level 4

John from Takanini

now November 13 and 14
Call me 021966674 if you have anything to sell
John

Missing your favourite local paper?

Reporter Eastern Courier

It’s not in your letterbox this week because of alert level 4 restrictions - but it’s still available online! You can read the latest issue of the Eastern Courier
right now. Want to catch your favourite columns, puzzles, community news and local views each week? Simply subscribe here. Read now

Seeking case studies for Stuff story

Danielle Clent Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours!
Do you have a disability and rent a private dwelling or own a home in the Auckland region?
I am looking for case studies to interview for a story we are working on.
If you are interested in possibly being involved and would be interested in sharing your own experience, please … View moreHi neighbours!
Do you have a disability and rent a private dwelling or own a home in the Auckland region?
I am looking for case studies to interview for a story we are working on.
If you are interested in possibly being involved and would be interested in sharing your own experience, please email danielle.clent@stuff.co.nz
I would love to chat to you and explain in further detail more about this story!
Thank you.

FOR SALE 2016 Kia Sportage EX Urban 2.0P 6A 2WD

Ruthann from Shelly Park

Great condition, one lady owner, NZ new, leather seats, apple car play, tow bar around 95,600 K
Please contact if interested 021 762 778

Price: $24,000

SPCA Op Shop opening soon in Manukau!

The Team from

We have some exciting news for all the neighbours in the local area! We have a first-of-its-kind SPCA Op Shop opening very soon that will specialise in furniture and homeware. Our brand new Manukau shop will open on Mon 16 August, and be located at 65F Cavendish Drive.

While doors aren’t open … View moreWe have some exciting news for all the neighbours in the local area! We have a first-of-its-kind SPCA Op Shop opening very soon that will specialise in furniture and homeware. Our brand new Manukau shop will open on Mon 16 August, and be located at 65F Cavendish Drive.

While doors aren’t open yet, we are currently accepting donations onsite. So if you are in a position to help, please drop off your preloved furniture and homeware goods between 9am – 5pm today, or Mon-Fri next week. Our local SPCA van has capacity to do some pick-ups too, to arrange a pick up please call 022 487 3413.

All proceeds go towards helping out New Zealand’s animals in need.

2 strays

Piri from Papatoetoe

These two followed us from Allenby road if anyone knows owners