Grafton, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1295 days ago

Persimmons

Gaurav from Epsom

Freshly picked persimmons available.
Approx 1 to 1.5kg in a bag.

Price: $7

1295 days ago

HUGE Garage sale, road bike, surf board, + HEAPS of branded items & tools

Louisa from Mount Eden

Come join us next Saturday 8th May for our garage sale @ 8am SHARP. Bring the kids and cash!

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1295 days ago

HUGE GARAGE SALE IN MT EDEN SATURDAY 8th MAY - 8AM

Louisa from Mount Eden

MASSIVE brands for sale, surf board, road bike, tech, branded clothing, kitchen items, snowboard gear, branded accessories and sunglasses. First in, first served. Bring cash!

Negotiable

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1295 days ago

1st Auckland Cavell Guide Unit Set to Celebrate Centenary

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such … View more
One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such as knot tying and marking arm slings.

Guests will be treated to afternoon tea and a birthday cake before photographs are taken of the girls.

The day will end with a singalong around the campfire.

The next day, a church parade will march through St Andrews Church, Epsom, where the unit has been meeting since 1921.

Parishioners are invited to a morning tea after the procession.

The unit, initially known as the St Andrew's Peace Scout Group, is believed to be the first guide company which has kept going since it was launched.

It all started when eighteen-year-old Mona Burgin wrote to the Dominion chief scout Colonel Cosgrove, a New Zealand Boer War veteran, asking about Girl Peace Scouts.

He arranged to meet her in Queen St, Auckland and wrote she would recognize him by the red flower in his buttonhole.

Soon after the meeting Burgin formed the troop on July 6.

Girl Peace Scouts wore khaki uniforms and the St Andrews troop wore a red open-ended tie.

In 1923, the Dominion Council became affiliated with the original Girls Guides Association in London.

*Former unit members can email cavellgirlguidesnz@gmail.com for details of the centenary.

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1296 days ago

Improve your English language skills for life and work in NZ!

Bess from Newmarket

Join an English course with Selwyn Community Education – small classes with expert tutors
Monday and Wednesday 7pm to 9pm
Start next Monday 3rd May, finish Monday 28th June
Selwyn College, Kohimarama
NZ citizens & PR = $20 plus course books. This course fee is subsidised by the Tertiary … View more
Join an English course with Selwyn Community Education – small classes with expert tutors
Monday and Wednesday 7pm to 9pm
Start next Monday 3rd May, finish Monday 28th June
Selwyn College, Kohimarama
NZ citizens & PR = $20 plus course books. This course fee is subsidised by the Tertiary Education Commission, conditions apply.

Further information
www.selwyncomed.school.nz...
Contact & enrol
Telephone 09 5219623
Email info@selwyncomed.school.nz
Visit the office at Selwyn College, 203 Kohimarama Rd, Kohimarama, Auckland.

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1296 days ago

Shellfish ban at Cockle Bay begins

Neighbourly.co.nz

Gathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.

Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.

In a statement, Fisheries New … View more
Gathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.

Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.

In a statement, Fisheries New Zealand's manager inshore fisheries north, Jacob Hore, said that this ban was in place to help the population recover and will be reviewed after a period of three years.

"We use the best available science and information to determine if changes are required to management settings to ensure our fisheries remain sustainable. This information, along with feedback through public consultation, shaped our advice to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries on his decision to implement a full year-round closure at Cockle Bay/Tuwakamana," he said.

What you need to know:

- There is a ban on gathering any intertidal shellfish including cockles, green lipped mussels, oysters, crabs, limpets, starfish, periwinkles, whelks, barnacles, and snails.
- Signs have been updated and fisheries officers will be regularly patrolling the area.
- The closure will be reviewed after three years.

Fisheries NZ is encouraging beach-goers who see any suspicious activity to report it to 0800 4 POACHER (0800 47 62 24)

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1296 days ago

Mother's Day Gift Boxes selling fast!

Sophie from Celebration Box

Our Mother's Day Gift Collection is selling fast. Make sure to get your orders in ASAP - you can select your delivery date at the checkout.

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1297 days ago

We Say/You Say: Water Conservation

The Team from Community News

Hi Auckland,

What are your water-saving hacks?

Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.

Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the … View more
Hi Auckland,

What are your water-saving hacks?

Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.

Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the region’s storage lakes, and a new supply boost all eventuate as hoped.

Watercare said Aucklanders had significantly cut water use, and the biggest supply boost – another 50 million litres a day from the Waikato River – should be available from August.

Presently, Auckland's dams are 51.4 per cent full compared with an average of 76.6, and Auckland's water usage is more than 10 per cent lower than Watercare had estimated.

Share your saving tips below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community paper.
Read more

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1296 days ago

Do your curtains & blinds need a professional clean?

The Team from Textile Cleaning Services

Textile Cleaning is a one-stop-shop for all curtain cleaning needs - no matter how big or small.

We offer full take-down and rehang service and can provide replacement curtains while your drapes are being cleaned.

Help is just a phone call away.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, … View more
Textile Cleaning is a one-stop-shop for all curtain cleaning needs - no matter how big or small.

We offer full take-down and rehang service and can provide replacement curtains while your drapes are being cleaned.

Help is just a phone call away.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, drapes and blinds across Auckland for over 25 years, Textile Cleaning is highly recommended!
Find out more

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1297 days ago

Mini CooperS in Stick Shift for SALE!

Victor from Parnell

This is a 2008 CooperS Turbo in electric Blue. Rediscovering the joy and excitement of driving
a stick shift all over again. Didn't realise it was that easy with the gear-change, zipping around town or driving down the country roads on weekends. It's our 3rd car, and we have to let it … View more
This is a 2008 CooperS Turbo in electric Blue. Rediscovering the joy and excitement of driving
a stick shift all over again. Didn't realise it was that easy with the gear-change, zipping around town or driving down the country roads on weekends. It's our 3rd car, and we have to let it go our to smaller parking space.

Price: $9,950

1299 days ago

Pavlova roulade & baked Cheesecake

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sweet at heart? Two classic desserts prepared by our Foundation cooks - A delicious twist on a classic Kiwi Pavlova, rolled up into a roulade and filled with Lemon curd cream. An authentic New York baked cheese cake with a garnish of strawberry compote.

1297 days ago

How does sleep affect your daily routine?

Marketing Manager from Beds4U Newmarket

Between the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often forget to take proper rest. Did you know that quality sleep is directly proportional to your productivity level? Click the 'read more' button below and find out how sleep affects your productivity...

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1298 days ago

White Leather bar stools

Justine from Herne Bay

Listing on behalf.
4 White leather bar stools for sale. 1 year old in excellent condition from a pet and smoke free home. $200 for the lot.
Pick up is in Grey Lynn, preferably before or on Saturday.
Phone Michelle on 022 013 2295

Price: $200

1298 days ago

Our Reach

Graeme Dingle Foundation

So far, this year, we have reached 136 schools across Aotearoa empowering tamariki and rangatahi to overcome life's obstacles 💚

Find out more about what we do and our programmes on our website today!

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1298 days ago

Have your say: Casino Licence Conditions

Gambling Commission New Zealand

The Gambling Commission invites submissions on its review of the Charitable Trust Licence Conditions for the casino in your area. These conditions help to ensure that money from gambling benefits the community.

Why are the Conditions being reviewed?

The Commission wants to review these … View more
The Gambling Commission invites submissions on its review of the Charitable Trust Licence Conditions for the casino in your area. These conditions help to ensure that money from gambling benefits the community.

Why are the Conditions being reviewed?

The Commission wants to review these Conditions for each casino in New Zealand to ensure that they are fit-for-purpose.

Visit the Gambling Commission’s website to find out more about the review and how to have your say: www.gamblingcommission.govt.nz.
Have your say

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