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.

1361 days ago

What's your experience with pre-fabricated homes?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?

1360 days ago

Choosing an education in a covid world

St Peter's School

When New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.

As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online … View more
When New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.

As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online learning. Schools such as St Peter’s in Cambridge were readily prepared for a seamless transfer between classroom and digital learning.

With each student ready to use online platforms such as Google Classroom and Hangouts, a streamlined shift was enabled as soon as the lockdown occurred.

Find out why more families are choosing St Peter’s at our Open Day on 12 March.
Find out more

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1360 days ago

Gazpacho by our Level 3 cooks

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Gazpacho is the classic chilled soup of Spain. It combines ripe tomatoes with cucumber, red and green capsicum, Sherry vinegar and a pinch of chilli. Perfect for a hot, sunny day. Prepared by our Level 3 Foundation chefs.

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1360 days ago

Round metal drum

Terry from Mount Eden

Anyone knows where I can get a hold of one or two metal drums (like the 110 litre drum).

1360 days ago

TV & WiFi Signal Booster

Abdol from TV Signal Solutions Ltd.

Any issues please call us on 0220746441.

1361 days ago

Join the St Patrick's Festival fun on Queen St

Cathy O'Sullivan from St Patrick's Festival

Bring the family to the Hugh Green Group St Patrick's Parade, Saturday March 13 from midday on Queen Street.

Featuring Irish inspired floats, traditional Irish music and dance, Irish bands and lots more family-friendly entertainment.

Come join in the craic - help us turn the city a little … View more
Bring the family to the Hugh Green Group St Patrick's Parade, Saturday March 13 from midday on Queen Street.

Featuring Irish inspired floats, traditional Irish music and dance, Irish bands and lots more family-friendly entertainment.

Come join in the craic - help us turn the city a little green!

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1361 days ago

Wintergarden complex to be made safer

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Seismic strengthening at Auckland Council’s Domain Wintergarden complex will improve the buildings’ safety but will affect what’s available for viewing.

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1364 days ago

Will someone please help get rid of those Moth pest plant off as soon as possible?

Abbie from Mount Eden

Hiya I'm Deaf & I live on the right side, so this left side at the corner of the backyard - I can see that next door showed this feijoa tree is being crowded and riddled with so many vines mass with on the top hanging out lots of toxic irritant moth pods, it is at the back wall, … View moreHiya I'm Deaf & I live on the right side, so this left side at the corner of the backyard - I can see that next door showed this feijoa tree is being crowded and riddled with so many vines mass with on the top hanging out lots of toxic irritant moth pods, it is at the back wall, facing the Balmoral school field - it is so frustrating... I had gotten them voluntary myself off years ago to stop it spreading but it has had returned again. don't we hate them ! Love to have someone who has knowledge of getting rid of them, of course I had googled how to get rid of them but I am not in good form now. I so passionately hate them... it's at 31 Eldon Road. the owners are just housing NZ tenants not savvy in plant weeds knowledge ... arrgh. They knew but they were too lazy. If I don't get any reply here, I will take further action later this week.

1362 days ago

Slow Wi-Fi? Home Or Business?

Thomas from

Do you or someone you know have slow internet/Wi-Fi? Then give us a bell!

We offer free site visits and quotes Auckland wide.

0800-943-439
hello@thewifiexperts.co.nz
www.thewifiexperts.co.nz...

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1362 days ago

Sole and crayfish quenelles

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sole and crayfish quenelles with Sauce Nantua prepared by our Diploma Level 5 Cookery chefs This is  a complex classic dish with savoury umami flavours and creative presentation by the students.

1363 days ago

Poll: Do you support making Matariki a public holiday?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The Matariki cluster will send Aotearoa a new public holiday next year.

The actual date of Matariki will move but is expected to always fall on a Friday or Monday.

The first day off will be Friday June 24 in 2022.

Government advice suggests the new Matariki public holiday will cost businesses … View more
The Matariki cluster will send Aotearoa a new public holiday next year.

The actual date of Matariki will move but is expected to always fall on a Friday or Monday.

The first day off will be Friday June 24 in 2022.

Government advice suggests the new Matariki public holiday will cost businesses between $377 - $448 million.

But that advice does not include any potential economic benefits from the new public holiday, set to be introduced from next year.

The estimated cost has come under fire from ACT leader David Seymour who said the public holiday amounted to a tax on business.

Seymour suggested that the Government get rid of another public holiday to make way for Matariki.

Photo: STEPHEN CHADWICK

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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Do you support making Matariki a public holiday?
  • 59.5% Yes
    59.5% Complete
  • 36.4% No
    36.4% Complete
  • 4.1% Unsure
    4.1% Complete
852 votes
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1362 days ago

Charming Vintage Victorian double bed frame

Emma from Mount Eden

This is a lovely original vintage Victorian double sized bed frame. Very classical and elegant in any room.
Good condition (see photos).

Inside base runner dimensions are double bed size:
Length 203cm
Width 155cm

It is now dismantled so easy to transport. Pick up in Mount Eden or we could … View more
This is a lovely original vintage Victorian double sized bed frame. Very classical and elegant in any room.
Good condition (see photos).

Inside base runner dimensions are double bed size:
Length 203cm
Width 155cm

It is now dismantled so easy to transport. Pick up in Mount Eden or we could deliver in Auckland central area for a small fee.

PM me on 021 0855 0656 only if you are interested in buying. Thanks :)

Price: $125

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1362 days ago

Single Bed Solid Oak frames with slats

Emma from Mount Eden

These lovely old (1950’s) matching pair of solid oak bed frames are delightful. Great as children’s beds or use in smaller rooms as single guest beds. Potential to paint and make more modern or keep in original style. Excellent condition and they are made from solid wood and with heavy steel … View moreThese lovely old (1950’s) matching pair of solid oak bed frames are delightful. Great as children’s beds or use in smaller rooms as single guest beds. Potential to paint and make more modern or keep in original style. Excellent condition and they are made from solid wood and with heavy steel runners.
We had them for our kids and now they’re grown up, so no need anymore. We made the slats ourselves from old decking wood (these would originally have had wire sprung bases attached to the steel runners) and the slats worked well. All that’s needed is a mattress on the top. (We have 1 very old mattress available, which if you want you can have for free).

Prefer to sell as pair for $100 but would consider selling separately for $65 each.

Approx. Dimensions (inside)
910 mm Width
1900 mm Length

Pick up in Mount Eden. They are dismantled now, so easy to transport in a car.
PM me on 021 0855 0656 only if interested in buying. Cheers :)

Price: $100

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1362 days ago

Cool kids bed frame with slats

Emma from Mount Eden

Solid and sturdy oak single bed frame with head and end, now painted a fun purple. We used this for our children and it was a great bed for many years.
Dimensions are: Width Inside 91cm/94cm outside ; Length Inside 190cm /201cm outside

Pick up in Mount Eden. PM me on 021 0855 0656 only if … View more
Solid and sturdy oak single bed frame with head and end, now painted a fun purple. We used this for our children and it was a great bed for many years.
Dimensions are: Width Inside 91cm/94cm outside ; Length Inside 190cm /201cm outside

Pick up in Mount Eden. PM me on 021 0855 0656 only if interested in buying.
Bed is dismantled now, so easy to fit into any car.

Price: $65

1362 days ago

E-Waste| Phone phones

John Sammut from Disabled Citizens Society

At DCS we've been getting enquiries on recycling phones (even the old flip ones), in particular secure destruction seeing they hold a lot of sensitive information including bank details and personal images. If you're concerned about this, we're here to help, for $5 per device we will… View moreAt DCS we've been getting enquiries on recycling phones (even the old flip ones), in particular secure destruction seeing they hold a lot of sensitive information including bank details and personal images. If you're concerned about this, we're here to help, for $5 per device we will shred your phone and provide a Certificate of Destruction, at DCS we're got you sorted.

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