Flat Bush, Auckland

Holiday at home!

Clare Nicholson from

By Negotiation - This unique beach residence has a superb floor plan, offering families an alternative lifestyle with its extended living quarters, all the work has been done for you - simply move in, relax and enjoy.

Warm and welcoming in Clevedon

Clare Nicholson from

Asking $1,490,000 - Superb opportunity to secure a family home on 1.92ha. This stunning brick residence is surrounded by farmland in a peaceful setting and is approximately six kilometres from Clevedon Village.

Hesitate and you will miss it

Clare Nicholson from

Asking $798,000 - Beautiful, two level family home situated in a sought after location, walking distance to Baverstock Oaks School, Mission Heights Junior College and Ormiston Senior College.

Great value doesn't last long

Clare Nicholson from

Asking $589,000 - It is centrally located on Armoy Drive, this sought after complex is perfectly positioned, everything is on your doorstep. Situated within close proximity to Botany Town Shopping Centre and in zone for Botany College and Willowbank Primary.

Dance Yourself Happy

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

It's our mission to give everyone in the Manukau East community, an opportunity to boost their well-being by getting their body moving at Dance Yourself Happy. If you're not into exercise, think about this as a social hobby or treat. Our DJ Mari Pettersson, will spin tunes between 8:00pm … View moreIt's our mission to give everyone in the Manukau East community, an opportunity to boost their well-being by getting their body moving at Dance Yourself Happy. If you're not into exercise, think about this as a social hobby or treat. Our DJ Mari Pettersson, will spin tunes between 8:00pm - 9:00pm in the All Saints' Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick. You'll have fun dancing (no partner required), in the dark to electronic tunes from the 70s to now. See you there. By the way, entry is FREE.

We had a SUPER time at our Auckland StarJam Disco!

The Coordinator from StarJam - Manurewa

Thanks to everyone who came along, danced the night away and used their super powers to make the night truly awesome.
A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who helped out on the evening, and a special thank you to Rainbow Kids Parties who organised Batman to attend.
StarJam is now on holiday … View moreThanks to everyone who came along, danced the night away and used their super powers to make the night truly awesome.
A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who helped out on the evening, and a special thank you to Rainbow Kids Parties who organised Batman to attend.
StarJam is now on holiday break but get in touch if you know a wonderful young person who would like to join next term!

Avanti Ridge Rider mountain bike for sale $300.00

Rob from Papatoetoe

Avanti Ridege Rider XL frame. Only used a handful of times and never off road. Suit someone around 6' ft tall or more. 24 speed with hydraulic disc brakes, Rock Shox Dart front shocks, shimano parts, Deore rear derailleur, Alivio front derailleur and lightweight aluminium frame. Cash buyers … View moreAvanti Ridege Rider XL frame. Only used a handful of times and never off road. Suit someone around 6' ft tall or more. 24 speed with hydraulic disc brakes, Rock Shox Dart front shocks, shimano parts, Deore rear derailleur, Alivio front derailleur and lightweight aluminium frame. Cash buyers only. Ring or text me on 0272509503 for details or address. Pick up only.

Price: $300

Smoke looms over Maraetai as house burns down

Caroline Williams Reporter from Eastern Courier

Second Hand Book - Shop or Donate Yours Today

Fundraising from Totara Hospice

Hey bookworm, if you’re looking for new books or to donate your books the Hospice Shops are a great stop where they can keep Making Hospice Happen! 📚
Located at:
❤️ 91-97 Charles Prevost Drive, The Gardens
💛 198 Great South Road, Takanini
💚 153 Great South Road, Manurewa
💙 Cnr … View moreHey bookworm, if you’re looking for new books or to donate your books the Hospice Shops are a great stop where they can keep Making Hospice Happen! 📚
Located at:
❤️ 91-97 Charles Prevost Drive, The Gardens
💛 198 Great South Road, Takanini
💚 153 Great South Road, Manurewa
💙 Cnr Cavendish & Lambie Drive, Manukau
💜 Shop 7 - Pakuranga Plaza, Pakuranga
🖤 61 Picton Street, Howick

Have you bought your first home recently? How did you do it?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi neighbours, Are first home buyers better off buying an apartment in central Auckland or a house in the suburbs? Property experts are divided over that question.
(More information in the story below). What do you think? Are you a first home buyer? Have your recently bought your first home in … View moreHi neighbours, Are first home buyers better off buying an apartment in central Auckland or a house in the suburbs? Property experts are divided over that question.
(More information in the story below). What do you think? Are you a first home buyer? Have your recently bought your first home in Auckland? How did you do it? Share your experience in the comments below or by emailing aucklandnewsroom@stuff.co.nz. Please write "NFP" if you don't want your comment to appear in print.

Safety Shoes Sz 10

Kevin from Beachlands

2 Pairs of Safety Shoes Sz 10 $20 per pair

Negotiable

Brother and sister team give back the secret to success to others

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Lahaina and Hawea Solomon, who grew up in Tokoroa, are leaders helping other youth reach their potential and are pursuing their own dreams at university.

The brother and sister duo were both Head Students, #Stars Peer Mentors and Excellence Award Winners.

They recently caught up with Stuff to … View moreLahaina and Hawea Solomon, who grew up in Tokoroa, are leaders helping other youth reach their potential and are pursuing their own dreams at university.

The brother and sister duo were both Head Students, #Stars Peer Mentors and Excellence Award Winners.

They recently caught up with Stuff to talk about their journey through our Stars programme.

Learn more about their story here: bit.ly...

Poll: Do you support Auckland Council's bid to ban fireworks?

Mandy Te Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi neighbours, banning the sale and private use of fireworks has been voted on at the Local Government New Zealand annual general meeting. Councillor Cathy Casey says the vote adopted a remit presented by Auckland Council by a 64 per cent vote. Casey said fireworks caused harm and distress to … View moreHi neighbours, banning the sale and private use of fireworks has been voted on at the Local Government New Zealand annual general meeting. Councillor Cathy Casey says the vote adopted a remit presented by Auckland Council by a 64 per cent vote. Casey said fireworks caused harm and distress to people and animals, and she hoped central government would get involved. What do you think?

Please add NP if you do not wish for your comment to be in print.

Do you support Auckland Council's bid to ban fireworks?

• Yes - they should only be for public events
• Yes - they should be banned completely
• No - we should be able to let them off in our backyards
• I don't know
• Maybe

Vote View Results

• 71.6% Yes - they should only be for public events
  71.6% Complete
• 8.9% Yes - they should be banned completely
  8.9% Complete
• 17.2% No - we should be able to let them off in our backyards
  17.2% Complete
• 1.8% I don't know
  1.8% Complete
• 0.6% Maybe
  0.6% Complete

169 votes

Time to celebrate Tāmaki Makaurau’s Zero Waste champions

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Nominate an Aucklander now for the 2019 zero waste community awards
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Recreational boatie to pay $5,050 after causing collision

Mark Dittmer from Maritime NZ

An Auckland recreational boatie, Andrew Douglas Hutchings, has been ordered to pay $5,050 in fines and emotional harm payments after causing a collision on the Waitematā Harbour.

Maritime NZ Northern Regional Compliance Manager, Neil Rowarth, said Mr Hutchings had put the lives of others in … View moreAn Auckland recreational boatie, Andrew Douglas Hutchings, has been ordered to pay $5,050 in fines and emotional harm payments after causing a collision on the Waitematā Harbour.

Maritime NZ Northern Regional Compliance Manager, Neil Rowarth, said Mr Hutchings had put the lives of others in danger by acting recklessly.

The collision caused all three people on board Mr Hutchings’ boat, Maraetai Star, to fall to the deck. Mr Hutchings was knocked unconscious and received a broken nose. One crew member was also rendered unconscious and received a cut to his head while the other crew member suffered a bruised hip.