Grey Lynn, Auckland

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View moreAre you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway! Share now

Matariki Holiday waste collections

The Team from Auckland Council

Matariki Holiday is coming. Some council kerbside collections will be collected a day later. All collection return to normal 27 June. Check your collection dates and sign up for our holiday text reminders by clicking on Read More.

Dangers of payment holidays on asset loans & other funding | Speirs Finance

Speirs Finance

The danger of payment holidays…

Anyone would jump at the chance for a free holiday and at the onset of COVID-19 and during the initial extended lockdown, many did just this when offered payment holidays on asset loans, finance agreements and other forms of funding. This applied to both … View moreThe danger of payment holidays…

Anyone would jump at the chance for a free holiday and at the onset of COVID-19 and during the initial extended lockdown, many did just this when offered payment holidays on asset loans, finance agreements and other forms of funding. This applied to both personal and business finance to provide some financial relief in a time of great uncertainty with a high degree of market disruption.

And just as COVID-19 has changed our view on holidays and travel and there are new risks to consider when holidaying, the same applies to finance any form of asset loan. Finance payment holidays generally took the form of either:

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Learn the language of wine and become more comfortable with aromas, flavors and characteristics. Our WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the perfect introduction to the world of wine.

Here are some of the wines tasted in our class this week -
•From Italy Prima Pietra Pinot Grigio 2021
•From … View moreLearn the language of wine and become more comfortable with aromas, flavors and characteristics. Our WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the perfect introduction to the world of wine.

Here are some of the wines tasted in our class this week -
•From Italy Prima Pietra Pinot Grigio 2021
•From France Domaine Billard-Simon Chablis 2019
•From Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2021
•From Marlborough, New Zealand Framingham Select Riesling 2020
•From South Africa, Kaapzicht Pinotage 2018
•From Argentina, Catena Zapata ‘Catena’ Malbec 2019
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Next available dates: 16, 18, 23 Aug from 6pm - 9pm.

Mayoral election: Should we pedestrianise Queen Street?

James from Ponsonby

Hi folks, I'm a reporter at Stuff and today I wrote this story about what the mayoral hopefuls thing about pedestrianising Queen Street. Chloe Swarbrick wants to - she's launched a petition. What do you think about it? Would love to hear your thoughts below, and what you make of the … View moreHi folks, I'm a reporter at Stuff and today I wrote this story about what the mayoral hopefuls thing about pedestrianising Queen Street. Chloe Swarbrick wants to - she's launched a petition. What do you think about it? Would love to hear your thoughts below, and what you make of the candidates so far.
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Matariki at Sandringham 2022

Programme Co-ordinator from Sandringham Community Centre

We are celebrating Matariki at Sandringham Community Centre next month. Matariki is the group of 9 stars in the galaxy known as the Pleiades star cluster and is often referred to as the 9 sisters. It marks the celebration of the Maori New Year which is a time of renewal. We will be making harakeke… View moreWe are celebrating Matariki at Sandringham Community Centre next month. Matariki is the group of 9 stars in the galaxy known as the Pleiades star cluster and is often referred to as the 9 sisters. It marks the celebration of the Maori New Year which is a time of renewal. We will be making harakeke flax stars, retelling stories and sharing kai to eat. The storytelling will inform our Albert Eden community of the celebration of Matariki . You are all very welcome to join us !

Have you told us about your amazing houseplant collection?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

You have just a few more days to send your entries for our Houseplant Hero competition. You could win some great prizes and of course, more houseplanst!

Drain Ranger Serving the Community

Drain Ranger

Blocked Drain - We’re here to help with CCTV and Hydro Jett. As Certifying Drainlayers we do maintenance and repairs, we tackle drain laying, plotting, drainage inspections and new builds as well as drain unblocking.

We’re locals serving the local community.

Drain Ranger offers … View moreBlocked Drain - We’re here to help with CCTV and Hydro Jett. As Certifying Drainlayers we do maintenance and repairs, we tackle drain laying, plotting, drainage inspections and new builds as well as drain unblocking.

We’re locals serving the local community.

Drain Ranger offers maintenance packages to suit all needs, why not take this opportunity to check what they can do for you? Just email hello@drainranger.co.nz, call 021 709 783 or visit www.drainranger.co.nz to get the ball rolling. You will never regret clean drains! Find out more

Garden hose

Claire from Westmere

$10
Pick up is 65 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn

Negotiable

Garden shelf & towel rack

Claire from Westmere

Free - outside 65 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn

Garden cabinet and towel rack - towel rack does not heat

Free

9kg gas cylinder

Claire from Westmere

$25

Maybe 1/3 full. Ideal pick up: today, 65 Williamson Ave, Grey Lynn

We’re moving so having a flat clear-out

Negotiable

Matariki

NumberWorks'nWords Grey Lynn

Happy Matariki 2022!

It's a time to celebrate new life, to remember those who’ve passed, and to plan for the future. Matariki is a time to spend with whānau and friends – to enjoy kai (food), waiata (song), tākaro (games), and haka.

Wenderholm Regional Park Planting - 26 June

Trees That Count

We're planting native trees at Wenderholm! Wenderholm holds a special place in Auckland’s history as its first Regional Park—and one of the most picturesque.

Native planting at this site not only enhances a beautiful recreation site for residents of Tāmaki Makaurau, but also provides … View moreWe're planting native trees at Wenderholm! Wenderholm holds a special place in Auckland’s history as its first Regional Park—and one of the most picturesque.

Native planting at this site not only enhances a beautiful recreation site for residents of Tāmaki Makaurau, but also provides erosion control, helping prevent runoff into the harbour, and associated significant soil and water quality benefits.

In 1953, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip spent a day picnicking at Wenderholm — so come and help plant native trees for the Jubilee at this special site. Know more

Phillips Epilator 8000

Nikolina from Sandringham

Brand new Phillips Epilator 8000 in original packaging

Price: $150

Waitītiko - What do you know about Meola Creek?

Carolyn from Westmere

Thanks to Albert-Eden Local Board, this short (34 minute) film explores the course of Waitītiko, Meola Creek, from it's source to the sea. Made with contributions from locals, and their experiences and reactions to the little awa that flows through our neighbourhood. You can watch it here: … View moreThanks to Albert-Eden Local Board, this short (34 minute) film explores the course of Waitītiko, Meola Creek, from it's source to the sea. Made with contributions from locals, and their experiences and reactions to the little awa that flows through our neighbourhood. You can watch it here: vimeo.com...
Explore the human faces of our awa as well as it's history and future.