Grey Lynn, Auckland

And the winner is...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to our $100 Mitre 10 prize winners this week:

Sonia Lewis of St Albans
Hinemoa Henderson of Taupo
Ryan Dunseath of Te Atatu Peninsula
Tāmātī Kaiwai of Clouston Park
Sarah Bullard of Nelson

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 24th of October. Enjoy!

Do you remember?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Rugby World Cup is underway, are you a fan?

New Zealand's All Blacks have won the RWC three times - 1987, 2011 and 2015. Do you remember these? Whether you were in the grandstand or on the couch, tell us what you remember of these historic moments...

Mt Eden Heritage Competition!

Frances from Mount Eden

Mt Eden Village is celebrating the Auckland Heritage Festival with a local heritage competition on our facebook page. Please visit www.facebook.com... in order to enter.

We invite you to upload and share a memory or old photo of Mt Eden Village (or nearby) into the comments on the featured Mt … View moreMt Eden Village is celebrating the Auckland Heritage Festival with a local heritage competition on our facebook page. Please visit www.facebook.com... in order to enter.

We invite you to upload and share a memory or old photo of Mt Eden Village (or nearby) into the comments on the featured Mt Eden Heritage Competition post and the most ‘liked’ will win a $100 voucher from one of our local businesses. Twenty prizes of this beautiful History of Mount Eden book can also be won via random draw.

You must be able to collect your prize from the Chapter Book and Tea Shop, 442 Mt Eden Rd. Competition open until Friday 6th October, 12pm. Winners will be contacted via DM. Do enter. We’d love to see your photos and memories.

Free plants

Rosalind from Grey Lynn

Green spider plants, swan plants (for Monarch butterflies) and geraniums. Many large geraniums but can be trimmed to fit any space.
On the verge outside 56 Murdoch Road, Grey Lynn - corner of Murdoch and Dickens Sts.

Free

The Birth of Auckland 18 September 1840/2023 Events

CCRG from Auckland City Centre Residents' Group - CCRG

Not many people know the story of Auckland's founding on 18 September 1840
When the Tuku Whenua was signed between Ngāti Whātua led by Apihai Te Kawau, and the Crown's Governor Hobson, that provided the original 3000 acres to establish Auckland.

Ngāti Whātua will livestream from a… View moreNot many people know the story of Auckland's founding on 18 September 1840
When the Tuku Whenua was signed between Ngāti Whātua led by Apihai Te Kawau, and the Crown's Governor Hobson, that provided the original 3000 acres to establish Auckland.

Ngāti Whātua will livestream from a number of locations across the central city, this coming Monday morning,18 September.

On that morning karanga, karakia,whaikōrero and mōteatea will resound from these significant sites:

Or head along in person to one of these sites:

6.15am Maungawhau/Mt Eden
6.45am Opoutukeha/Cox's Bay
7.30am Taurarua/Judge's Bay
8.15am Te Rerenga-ora-iti/Emily Place reserve
9.00am Ōrākei Marae

SPCA's half-price dog adoption week starts tomorrow!

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

From tomorrow, 23 September, we will be offering 50% off adoption fees on canines in all of our centres nationwide - but only until 1 October!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right… View moreFrom tomorrow, 23 September, we will be offering 50% off adoption fees on canines in all of our centres nationwide - but only until 1 October!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right now, all patiently waiting for their forever home.

Start scrolling through all the adoption profiles on our website today and find the perfect fit for your family. Get 100% of the love, for 50% of the fee!

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

Smart TV 32in

Doreen from Grey Lynn

Urgent sale
Moving overseas
Aman 0210439100

Price: $325

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

Kitchen stuff

Doreen from Grey Lynn

Leaving the country. Quick sale

Negotiable

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View moreWe can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

When's too early for DIY?

• Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
• Anytime before 10am is too early.
• 8am is early, but acceptable.
• I'd let them away with 9am.

Vote View Results

• 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
  5.7% Complete
• 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
  30.8% Complete
• 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
  25.7% Complete
• 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
  37.8% Complete

1835 votes

$50 dental voucher for all Neighbourly Members

ConfiDental Hillsborough

Vailid for the month of September

Hi neighbours, we believe every Aucklander deserves to have a beautiful smile. Our friendly team is ready to help you smile with confidence.

We are gentle, honest and affordable practice with a passion towards creating beautiful smiles and relieve you from … View moreVailid for the month of September

Hi neighbours, we believe every Aucklander deserves to have a beautiful smile. Our friendly team is ready to help you smile with confidence.

We are gentle, honest and affordable practice with a passion towards creating beautiful smiles and relieve you from pain.

Our practice is highly equipped practice with all the latest technology: Diagnodent, Cerec, Laser and Air Abrasion. For our Squeamish neighbours, we offer sedation for pain-free dentistry. Not convinced with your dentist's opinion: We offer a free second opinion and clear all your queries.

We are specialized in all aspects of dentistry:
- General Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Invisalign
- Laser Dentistry

We are offering Free Orthodontic/Braces Consultation and interest-free payment plans.

Check us out (you can book online) or give us a call on (09) 625 1411 for further details (please mention this Ad while you call).

Spare some time to find and see yourself why so many Aucklanders love us!

*Not combined with any other offers. Find out more

WHAT's ON: 7 minutes of World Peace

Durba from Mount Eden

Join thousands around the world in Seven Minutes of World Peace, a simultaneous global invocation of pace on the International Day of Peace September 21, from 9am-9.07am EST time (which is September 22, From 1am - 1.07am in New Zealand), invoke peace through silent prayer and meditation - your deep… View moreJoin thousands around the world in Seven Minutes of World Peace, a simultaneous global invocation of pace on the International Day of Peace September 21, from 9am-9.07am EST time (which is September 22, From 1am - 1.07am in New Zealand), invoke peace through silent prayer and meditation - your deep inner yearning. Participate individually or in a group. We are all gathering together,

Inspire by video of past observation around the world: youtu.be...

For more details visit: www.minutesofpeace.org...

Fancy $100 to spend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can … View moreWe've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!

Spring Clean Your Bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, … View moreTidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, remember to set your clocks before bedtime. Compare now