Freemans Bay, Auckland

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

1542 days ago

Poll: Do you think it is too soon for classes to resume on university campuses in Auckland?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Students at Auckland University say they are “appalled” people in classes of up to 300 are expected to be back on campus next week despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Following Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement that Auckland would stay in coronavirus alert level 2.5 until at least… View more
Students at Auckland University say they are “appalled” people in classes of up to 300 are expected to be back on campus next week despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Following Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement that Auckland would stay in coronavirus alert level 2.5 until at least Monday, Auckland University outlined its “post September 21” teaching plan.

It said all teaching activity would reconvene on campus for courses with less than 300 students.

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Do you think it is too soon for classes to resume on university campuses in Auckland?
  • 58.6% Yes
    58.6% Complete
  • 41.4% No
    41.4% Complete
29 votes
1542 days ago

Do you think it is fair Aucklanders have been barred from competing in the Rotorua Marathon due to Covid-19?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Aucklanders have been barred from entering the upcoming Rotorua Marathon due to Covid-19 fears, despite Government restrictions allowing domestic travel.

Participants were told via a Facebook post on Monday that the annual event, which usually attracts around 3000 runners, was still going ahead,… View more
Aucklanders have been barred from entering the upcoming Rotorua Marathon due to Covid-19 fears, despite Government restrictions allowing domestic travel.

Participants were told via a Facebook post on Monday that the annual event, which usually attracts around 3000 runners, was still going ahead, but that Auckland runners would not be allowed to enter.

They were also told they would be receiving a 50 per cent refund, or a free transfer to the next event.

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1542 days ago

Retirement village gets their groove on

Ryan Anderson Reporter from Central Leader

Mōrena Neighbours!

Three retirement villages in Auckland pulled on their dancing shoes and re-created Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling' music video shot-for-shot.

35 residents, who have an average age of 80, took part in filming the video over a week.

Taking on … View more
Mōrena Neighbours!

Three retirement villages in Auckland pulled on their dancing shoes and re-created Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling' music video shot-for-shot.

35 residents, who have an average age of 80, took part in filming the video over a week.

Taking on the role of an international pop star had never crossed 79-year-old Norris Aitken's mind, but he couldn't pass on the opportunity to take a spin round the bowling green in his dancing shoes.

Watch their moves on the article below!

1542 days ago

80-odd years of CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

A talented group of residents and staff (inspirees) from three retirement villages (Bert Sutcliffe Village, Logan Campbell Village and Murray Halberg Village) in Auckland, New Zealand have recreated the Music Video "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. With an average age of… View moreA talented group of residents and staff (inspirees) from three retirement villages (Bert Sutcliffe Village, Logan Campbell Village and Murray Halberg Village) in Auckland, New Zealand have recreated the Music Video "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. With an average age of 80 years and a combined age of more than 2800 years it shows you can't stop the feeling!

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1555 days ago

Have Your Say - Making it easier for Aucklanders to collect rainwater

The Team from Auckland Council

We are currently working to make it easier for Aucklanders to install a rainwater tank without a resource consent. If this is something you are interested in:
💧 Have Your Say,
💧 Register to attend our webinar on 7 Sept,
By clicking on 'Read More' below.

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1542 days ago

How does your houseplant collection help you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

For this Nelson collector, houseplants help her cope with health challenges. "It’s been proven that distraction is a really good pain relief and the plants gave me something to focus on and interrupt the pain pathways.”

1543 days ago

Scarecrow Grocer opens in Mt Eden

Scarecrow Limited

Scarecrow Grocer is an artisan store committed to the community & the idea of living locally.

We stock:
• Pantry Essentials & Fresh Produce
• House-made ready meals and deli goods
• Boutique NZ wines and craft beers
• Bespoke gift baskets
• Fresh flowers from our dedicated… View more
Scarecrow Grocer is an artisan store committed to the community & the idea of living locally.

We stock:
• Pantry Essentials & Fresh Produce
• House-made ready meals and deli goods
• Boutique NZ wines and craft beers
• Bespoke gift baskets
• Fresh flowers from our dedicated in-house florist
• Locally made artisan products
• An extensive range of organic products

September special – Buy any Scarecrow house-made ready meal and get a second of equal or lesser value at 25% off!
Find out more

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1554 days ago

Auckland's Diwali Festival now three-week celebration due to coronavirus

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. Auckland’s Diwali Festival has gone from a two-day event to a three-week celebration due to coronavirus. The Hindu festival of lights is a highlight of Auckland's major events calendar and one of New Zealand's largest cultural festivals. It is traditionally held over two … View moreHi neighbours. Auckland’s Diwali Festival has gone from a two-day event to a three-week celebration due to coronavirus. The Hindu festival of lights is a highlight of Auckland's major events calendar and one of New Zealand's largest cultural festivals. It is traditionally held over two days in Aotea Square, but will now be held from October 27 to November 14 at various community venues.

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1543 days ago

Our September business meeting

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

As Auckland remains at Alert Level 2.5, our business meeting tomorrow (Tuesday 15 September, 1pm) will be virtual via Skype for Business.

You can still participate however by emailing waitematalocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for instructions on how to join.

You can read tomorrow's … View more
As Auckland remains at Alert Level 2.5, our business meeting tomorrow (Tuesday 15 September, 1pm) will be virtual via Skype for Business.

You can still participate however by emailing waitematalocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for instructions on how to join.

You can read tomorrow's agenda here: bit.ly...

A recording or written summary of the meeting will be published online afterwards.

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1543 days ago

Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park | Playground Upgrade

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

The Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park playground will be temporarily closed from Monday 14 September 2020, while upgrade works are undertaken.

We are working on improvements to the park that include a new playspace, path connections and site furniture. This will ensure the playground is … View more
The Western Springs Lakeside Te Wai Ōrea Park playground will be temporarily closed from Monday 14 September 2020, while upgrade works are undertaken.

We are working on improvements to the park that include a new playspace, path connections and site furniture. This will ensure the playground is suitable for a wide range of ages and interests.

During this time we encourage you to visit nearby playgrounds, including: Coyle Park, Cox’s Bay Reserve, Eric Armishaw Park and Grey Lynn Park.

Please take care in this area while works are taking place:

• There will be no access through the playground area, detours will be in place.

• The public toilets by the playground will be closed.

• Please use alternative routes and toilets.

See map image for details.

Period of works: Monday 14 September 2020 through to late January 2021.
For more information phone: 09 301 0101

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1543 days ago

Ryman Healthcare Online Presentation

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Join us for an online presentation on Thursday 17 September, 2pm about our history, the Ryman Difference and what's next for Ryman.

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1543 days ago

Sky Tower celebrates Māori Language Week

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

The Sky Tower will be lit up like a rainbow to celebrate Māori Language Week from September 14 to 20.

The colours represent the rākau (cuisenaire rods) used in Te Ataarangi, a leading language revitalisation learning programme.

A kanohi (face) will also be projected onto the southern side … View more
The Sky Tower will be lit up like a rainbow to celebrate Māori Language Week from September 14 to 20.

The colours represent the rākau (cuisenaire rods) used in Te Ataarangi, a leading language revitalisation learning programme.

A kanohi (face) will also be projected onto the southern side of the Sky Tower, representing the evolving face of Aotearoa and the notions of pride and strength.

The tongue represents the elements of revitalisation: status, critical awareness, acquisition, use and corpus.

The lighting initiative was one of a few created by Māori staff at SkyCity to support Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori’s mahi and Māori Language Week.

SkyCity lights the Sky Tower for charities or community initiatives that it supports financially, to mark national holidays, milestones or other celebrations or events, or as a symbol of respect or solidarity.

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1543 days ago

Warrant of Fitness extensions to expire

Neighbourly.co.nz

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging the 620,000 motorists with temporary Warrant of Fitness extensions to get their vehicles checked before October 10.

The NZTA issued an extension to WoFs during COVID-19 Alert Level 4, allowing motorists to operate their vehicles during this time.

What you need to … View more
Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging the 620,000 motorists with temporary Warrant of Fitness extensions to get their vehicles checked before October 10.

The NZTA issued an extension to WoFs during COVID-19 Alert Level 4, allowing motorists to operate their vehicles during this time.

What you need to know:

- Book a WoF as soon as possible with your local mechanics to avoid delay.

- In a statement, MTA reported that there here may be a higher fail rate with some vehicles not been checked for over 12 months.

- Other documents with temporary extensions: CoFs, regos, vehicle certifications, and driver licenses.

- MTA reports that a total of 1.62 million inspections need to be completed between now and October 31.

For more information on temporary documentation extensions, see the NZTA Website.
Click here for more information on the WoF inspection process.

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1543 days ago

Set of glasses

Daniel from Morningside

Free set of glasses x 4

Free

1544 days ago

Happy Māori Language Week, Aotearoa!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Neighbours!

Have you noticed something a little different on Neighbourly today? To celebrate Māori Language Week, 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 … View more
Kia ora Neighbours!

Have you noticed something a little different on Neighbourly today? To celebrate Māori Language Week, 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.

Want to get involved in Maori Language Week? Here are some ideas to get you started.
Get involved

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