Grafton, Auckland

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

137 days ago

How much are you paying for your bin tags?

Nic George Reporter from Stuff

With bin tags on the way out, we want to hear how much you are still spending on them.

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109 days ago

Bake Week

Jeanny Zamora from Red Cross Shop Karangahape Road

🍰 Bake Week at the Red Cross Shop! 🧁

Get inspired this Bake Week with a fantastic range of baking supplies at our shop! From essential tools to delightful kitchen finds, we’ve got everything you need to bring your baking creations to life. Every purchase helps support our important work. … View more
🍰 Bake Week at the Red Cross Shop! 🧁

Get inspired this Bake Week with a fantastic range of baking supplies at our shop! From essential tools to delightful kitchen finds, we’ve got everything you need to bring your baking creations to life. Every purchase helps support our important work. Visit us at 191 Karangahape Road and mix up something special for a great cause!

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110 days ago

House/pet sitting

Maggie from Grey Lynn

Dear Neighbourhood we are registered housesitters and would love to care for your home and or pets. We are waiting to. move into our home and free all of September/ October to suit. We have excellent references and experienced with pets and housetrained ourselves! kind regards. Maggie Gould

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111 days ago

Female Flatmate/Boarder Wanted

Megan from Ponsonby

$259 pw rent

All you need is your suitcase!
Ideal for International Student

My downstairs boarder has returned to France- you could have her room!

Your spaces:… View more
$259 pw rent

All you need is your suitcase!
Ideal for International Student

My downstairs boarder has returned to France- you could have her room!

Your spaces:
- Fully furnished double room
- Comfy, new double bed
- Desk, light, LED mirror
- Linen & towels
- Furnished courtyard
- Gated private entry

Spaces shared with me (Megan):
- Bathroom
- Laundry
- Garden (neighbours also share)

Spaces shared with Megan & James:
- Main entry (entrance path to be improved by late Oct)
- Fully equipped kitchen & breakfast bar
- Fully furnished dining & living areas
- Sunny large balcony with table & chairs & great views!
- Basic food ingredients & other consumables supplied. Also veges/herbs from garden.

Services Included in Board:
- Cleaning of shared areas
- Ultrafast broadband, gas, electricity, water
- Optional meals and cleaning of your room (extra cost).

Area
Short bus ride to Universities (Auckland & AUT), CBD (private language and business schools), Unitec (Mt Albert), and also links central suburbs.
Very close to vibrant Cafe culture & nightlife of Ponsonby Rd, and city
Exclusive suburb- quiet, historic oasis (Herne Bay border)
Very safe, low crime
5-13 minute walk to two supermarkets, cafes, shops, restaurants, bars
Beaches and parks

Other costs:
- $50 pw standard expenses
- Rent surcharge for contract less than 6 months
- $1000 bond neg (returned at end of tenancy less unpaid board or damages).

Optional Expenses:
- Cleaning of your room
- Home-cooked nutritious tasty vegetarian/vegan/fish evening meals

Board is paid 1 week in advance.

Head Tenant:
Megan, 52, Pakeha, lived in Auckland >25 years, travelled when young. Good cook. Open-minded, liberal, and LGBTQ+ friendly. Can introduce you to Auckland/New Zealand (within reason). 2 teen daughters visit.

Upstairs Boarder:
James. Academic, quiet, writing novel. Also open-minded and liberal.

Sorry NO males, couples, children, pets or smokers. Vaping only in your courtyard.

Contact Megan by email for viewing and interview.

Meganowen080@gmail.com

Sorry not sure why I can't add pictures. Email me if interested.

Price: $259

112 days ago

Free consultation and free stress relief head/neck/shoulder massage

Evergreen from Evergreen Natural Health Epsom Clinic

Anxiety often reflects in women’s health.


Due to the hustles of daily life, people are prone to be physically and mentally busy and impatient, and unconsciously incorporate anxiety into their daily work and life. Stress and anxiety have become the normal state of life. Stress and women’s … View more
Anxiety often reflects in women’s health.


Due to the hustles of daily life, people are prone to be physically and mentally busy and impatient, and unconsciously incorporate anxiety into their daily work and life. Stress and anxiety have become the normal state of life. Stress and women’s health can worsen each other, we are passionate about supporting women’s health problems caused by stress and anxiety.

Symptoms of women’s health problems:

1. Premenstrual tension (PMT)

2. Period pain

3. Dark period with blood clots

4. Lightness or absence of period, early menopause

5. Spotting

6. Heavy period and tiredness

7. Menopause syndrome with anxiety/ depression

8. Dull/pale face, fatigue

9. Dry skin with wrinkles, dry lips with cracks, dry/brittle hair, dry and dull eyes with dark circles, dry vagina

10. Infertility


Women’s health problems often cause emotional distress and even anxiety in long term, you may check if you have the following symptoms while suffering from the women’s health problems:

1. Fearful: dark, strangers, being left alone

2. Over - worried, over- thinking, busy mind.

3. Irritability

4. Easily moved to tears

5. Trembling, feelings of restlessness, unable to relax

6. Impatient, frustrated

7. Sleeping problem

8. Difficulty in concentration, poor memory

9. Tinnitus, and/or blurring of vision

10. Feeling of weakness, fainting feelings

11. Palpitations

12. Chest pressure or constriction, choking feeling, shortness of breath

13. Comfort eating and/or food cravings



At Evergreen Natural Health Epsom Clinic, we have a qualified and experienced natural health care team with expertise in integrating mental health consultation, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, herbal formulas, and relaxation/therapeutic massage, to provide comprehensive treatments for women’s health conditions and associated anxiety/ depression problems.

For anxiety/ depression treatment costs, some health insurance companies can cover all the costs incurred.



Talk to us today to find out the personalised treatment strategy for your conditions.

Call Toll-Free 0508 383 747, then press 1 to the clinic.

Email: evergreenclinic.auckland@gmail.com

Address: 463A Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland 1023

Website: www.evergreenclinic.co.nz...

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113 days ago

Watch the Games on the Go!

The Team from NZ Compare

The Games have kicked off with a bang, and our Kiwi athletes are making us proud! If you’re always on the go, working, running errands, or studying at cafes, you'll need the best mobile plan to stay tuned in.

With Mobile Compare, finding an unlimited mobile data plan is easy and … View more
The Games have kicked off with a bang, and our Kiwi athletes are making us proud! If you’re always on the go, working, running errands, or studying at cafes, you'll need the best mobile plan to stay tuned in.

With Mobile Compare, finding an unlimited mobile data plan is easy and affordable. Just filter your preferences—endless data, unlimited calls, prepay, or monthly plans—and find the best price. Stay connected and enjoy the Games wherever you are!

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113 days ago

Step it up!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

A splash of Resene red transforms a rumpty old ladder into a handy stool or nifty shelves.

Find out how to repurpose your old ladder.

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113 days ago

The Wi-Fi Experts

Thomas from The WiFi Experts

Do you have WiFi Deadzones? Buffering? Dropouts? Call in the experts for a free site visit and quote Auckland wide.

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113 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell… View more
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our colourful spot prizes.
Find out more

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113 days ago

BEWARE: Scammers impersonating Police taking advantage of vulnerable, older people

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.

The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial … View more
Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.

The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial information from you.

People have been directed to go to the bank and withdraw money for evidence of the scam.
This is a scam – no legitimate Police officer will ever ask you to hand over money for any reason.

Overnight we have had five instances of this being reported, people need to be vigilant.
Enquiries into reports of scams of a similar nature received last week remain ongoing.

We appreciate these scammers are convincing, but New Zealand Police will never contact you and ask you to withdraw money. New Zealand Police will also never contact people seeking their banking details, card numbers, PIN or passwords.

Older members of our community are being targeted and Police urge anyone with elderly or vulnerable relatives to make them aware this activity is a scam.

There are instances where legitimate Police officers will contact you as part of their duties.

Remember:
• Police will never ask for details about your bank cards, PIN or passwords over the phone.
• Trust your instincts.
• If something doesn't feel right, or is too good to be true, it probably is.
• If you are uncertain, ask for the officer’s details.
• Hang up, contact 105 and request the officer to contact you.
• Police aren’t in the business of offering prize money.

If you are in the unfortunate position of being a victim of a scam, please report the matter to Police.

Take the chance to upskill yourself on scam awareness, check for further information on the Netsafe website: netsafe.org.nz...

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117 days ago

Q&A: Animal Welfare with SPCA's Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.

A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home … View more
We're back with a Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell who is a qualified veterinarian and SPCA’s General Manager Animal Services.

A little bit about Corey:
Corey has an interest in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and biosecurity. He shares his home with ostriches, guinea pigs, bees, a rescue tortoiseshell named Lynk, a ragdoll named Oscar, two mini foxies called Chester and Maya and a black Labrador named Bonnie.

Dr Corey Regnerus-Kell is excited to answer your questions on all things animal welfare, whether it's how to best look after your new pet, how to combat separation anxiety or how to report neglect.

↓ Share your questions now ↓

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114 days ago

Tips for working in retirement

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Retirement in New Zealand is evolving as people live longer, healthier lives, and the number of Kiwis who choose to continue working later in life is rising.

Retirement is your time to do what you love. Maybe for you this doesn't mean stopping work altogether; instead, it can mean shifting… View more
Retirement in New Zealand is evolving as people live longer, healthier lives, and the number of Kiwis who choose to continue working later in life is rising.

Retirement is your time to do what you love. Maybe for you this doesn't mean stopping work altogether; instead, it can mean shifting gears to something more fulfilling or pursuing passions that you now have time for. This might mean volunteering, part-time work, or even starting your own business.

Here’s some helpful advice from Ryman residents in the workforce.

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114 days ago

We Read Auckland | Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau is back for 2024!

The Team from Auckland Council

Join us for free author talks, writing workshops for rangatahi, and a fresh selection of local bestsellers added to the Bestie Collection this August.
For more details click "read more".

115 days ago

Happy International Friendship Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy International Friendship Day from NZ Compare, your trusty money-saving companion!

Celebrate this special day by comparing your broadband and power bills with us to find stellar deals and save together. Let's make our friendship even stronger with smart savings!

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116 days ago

Snooze, you win – the benefits of a regular sleep schedule

Marketing Manager from Beds4U Newmarket

Are you tired of feeling tired all the time? Do you struggle to fall asleep at night and wake up feeling groggy? Or do you still wake up tired after 8 hours of sleep?

If so, it's time to start prioritising your sleep schedule.

The science behind a consistent sleep schedule is clear - it… View more
Are you tired of feeling tired all the time? Do you struggle to fall asleep at night and wake up feeling groggy? Or do you still wake up tired after 8 hours of sleep?

If so, it's time to start prioritising your sleep schedule.

The science behind a consistent sleep schedule is clear - it can profoundly impact your quality of life.

From improving cognitive function, mood, and physical health to reducing stress levels, here are the benefits of a regular sleep schedule.

What is a consistent sleep schedule?
It's no secret that a good night's sleep is essential for our physical and mental health. But did you know that consistent sleep schedules can also improve your quality of life?

According to the National Sleep Foundation, a consistent sleep schedule helps regulate our body's natural sleep-wake cycle, known as our circadian rhythm. This internal clock helps to control when we feel sleepy and when we feel awake.

When our sleep schedule is inconsistent, it can disrupt our circadian rhythm and make it harder for us to get a good night's sleep. This can lead to fatigue, poor concentration, and irritability.

Benefits of a regular sleep schedule
A regular sleep schedule can improve your quality of life in several ways. Here's a closer look at some of the most important effects of regular sleep schedules.

Regulates the body's circadian rhythms
The circadian rhythm is the body's internal clock, regulating hormone levels, body temperature, sleep-wake cycles, and other bodily functions.

A regular sleep schedule helps regulate the body's circadian rhythm, allowing it to run more smoothly and efficiently.

That's because our bodies are designed to operate on a 24-hour circadian rhythm cycle. This natural sleep pattern is controlled by our internal "biological clock. It regulates everything from when we feel sleepy to when we feel energetic.

Disrupting our circadian rhythm by sleeping at different times each night can lead to all sorts of problems, including insomnia, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.

Improves mood and cognitive function
Getting enough quality sleep is essential for good mental health.

A regular sleep schedule ensures that your body gets the rest it needs to function properly. This can help improve mood and cognitive function and reduce the risk of depression and anxiety.

Enhances the immune system and overall health
Getting enough sleep is important for overall health and wellness.

There are several reasons why sleep is so important for the immune system.

When you sleep, your body produces cytokines. These are proteins that help to fight off infection and inflammation.

In addition, sleep helps to reduce stress levels. Stress can impact the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight off illness.

Reduces risk of chronic health conditions
A regular sleep schedule can help to reduce the risk of chronic health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic health conditions are "conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living." Some examples of chronic health conditions include heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and asthma.

Furthermore, research has shown that a lack of sleep can increase your risk of developing chronic health conditions. For example, one study found that individuals who slept less than six hours per night had a significantly increased risk of developing coronary artery disease.

Promotes a more restful and restorative sleep
A regular sleep schedule promotes more restful and restorative sleep. Having a consistent bedtime and wake time helps to set the body's internal clock, allowing you to fall asleep more easily and stay asleep longer. This can leave you feeling more refreshed and energised in the morning.


Tips for adopting a consistent sleep schedule

Fortunately, you can do a few simple things to help get your sleep cycle back on track. Here are some tips for adopting a consistent sleep schedule:
1. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends.
2. Avoid caffeine and alcohol before bed. To get the most out of your sleep, avoid drinking coffee, tea, or other caffeinated beverages after 2 pm and abstain from alcohol at least 4 hours before bedtime.
3. Create a calming bedtime routine. A relaxing bedtime routine can help signal your body that it's time for sleep.
4. Avoid looking at screens for at least an hour before bed. The blue light emitted from TVs, computers, and phones can disrupt our natural melatonin production and make it harder to fall asleep.
5. It may take some time to adjust if you're not used to following a regular sleep schedule. But stick with it – your body will thank you!

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