Flat Bush, Auckland

Make a visit to start a conversation.

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Talking to a family member about care can be difficult. To help start a conversation, you’re invited to visit our Open Day this Sunday.

This is a chance for you, and your family members, to experience the feeling of community at Ryman Care, first-hand. Find out more

Man who got laid off at Christmas holds 'I want full-time work' sign by roadside

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Does anyone have a job for David Cowgill?

The unemployed 62-year-old,who was hired in a day after holding up a "I need a job" sign by a road is back, looking for work again after he was laid off at Christmas.

David was seen standing the whole day on Tuesday at the … View moreHi neighbours,

Does anyone have a job for David Cowgill?

The unemployed 62-year-old,who was hired in a day after holding up a "I need a job" sign by a road is back, looking for work again after he was laid off at Christmas.

David was seen standing the whole day on Tuesday at the Kumeū roundabout in north-west Auckland holding a new sign "I want full-time work. Laid off Xmas".

To read more, click here.

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...

Are you building your own home or have you just finished? We're keen to hear from you

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

… View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.

Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

Mid - Summer Sale

The Team from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Dear Neighbours,

Hi, we just wanted to let you know that Red Cross Shops have a one week sale on this week.

We’d love to see you and invite you to pop down to look at the specials we have in the shop…

Hope to see you soon!

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Looking for Fence Painter

Balkaran Singh from Takanini

Hi Everyone,

We are looking for quote or reccomendation for painting our 50m long fence ( 20m both side, 30m one side).
Job Location: Weymouth Rd, Manurewa.

Thanks in Advance.

Be in to win with The Editors’ Escape - 2 DAYS TO GO!

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View moreIf you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Our friends at NZ House & Garden are giving away tickets to their popular House Tours this season. Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Visit www.editorsescape.co.nz... for more information and to secure your spot today.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

What Auckland should learn from from the Aussie bushfires

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The devastating Australian bushfires could be a foretaste of risks from global warming. So is Auckland moving fast enough to get it's climate change action underway ? Read the story below:

Ormiston U3A next meeting

Mike from Flat Bush

We next meet at 10am on Thursday January 23rd at the Old School Hall corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphys Road. Main speaker is Phil Sai-Louie on False History. What you read about early NZ may not be true. All welcome, free admission, morning tea provided. Come along and see what U3A is… View moreWe next meet at 10am on Thursday January 23rd at the Old School Hall corner of Flat Bush School Road and Murphys Road. Main speaker is Phil Sai-Louie on False History. What you read about early NZ may not be true. All welcome, free admission, morning tea provided. Come along and see what U3A is all about. Contact Mike Lowe 279 3956

Create a legacy website

The Mind Lab

Imagine building your own website and ensuring an everlasting connection with your children, grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren not yet born.

Web Design and Animation and Filmmaking are two modules in The Mind Lab’s Tech Toolbox that can make your legacy a reality.

… View moreImagine building your own website and ensuring an everlasting connection with your children, grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren not yet born.

Web Design and Animation and Filmmaking are two modules in The Mind Lab’s Tech Toolbox that can make your legacy a reality.

Tech Toolbox offers unique evening courses for adults who are keen to try something new by guiding groups through hands-on experience with a range of creative technologies.

Bookings are now open

View the schedule and book.

No experience necessary, just a willingness to have a go and see where your curiosity takes you. Find out more

Let’s respect the neighbourhood we live in

The Team from Auckland Council

If you see dumped rubbish call 0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867).

Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000.

Your waste is your responsibility. For more information on how to dispose of unwanted items check out aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Find out more

Auckland's best bays by boat in the Hauraki Gulf

Auckland Reporters Reporter from Eastern Courier

On a balmy summer day, there's not much better than hooking up a boat, hitting the water and getting…

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