Grey Lynn, Auckland

Poll: Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.

The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.

It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans … View moreAuckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.

The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.

It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans Bay.

Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

• Yes
• No

Vote View Results

• 40.1% Yes
  40.1% Complete
• 59.9% No
  59.9% Complete

1858 votes

Remote Cooking by our Cookery Level 5 students

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.

1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and … View moreOur diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.

1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and walnut vinaigrette by Bianka
2. Cabbage rolls with goat feta cheese, mushrooms and lemon - served with spinach puree and crisp onion by Emi
3. Beetroot Carpaccio with watercress, pine nuts and pear by Marianne
4. Green pea soup garnished with cream, broccoli florets and croutons by Hiroki

Win $4k worth of office gadgets!

The Team from Digital Boost

All set up tech-wise but not sure how to make the most of it? Head to Digital Boost to learn how digital technology can help get your business on the map Find out more

Facebook and other platforms Down...

Andrea from Morningside

Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms were down in parts of the world today.
The company said it was "aware that some people are having trouble accessing Facebook app" and it was working on restoring access.
The company did not say what might be causing the outage, which began… View moreFacebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms were down in parts of the world today.
The company said it was "aware that some people are having trouble accessing Facebook app" and it was working on restoring access.
The company did not say what might be causing the outage, which began around 11:45am ET Monday (4.45am NZT today).
It is normal for websites and apps to suffer outages, though one on a global scale is rare. Users reported being unable to access Facebook in California, New York, Europe and New Zealand.

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

We have released the first edition of our newly revamped Seniors newsletter, which you can read here: officeforseniors.govt.nz...

In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.

Moving boxes

Rochelle from Auckland Central

We have heaps of strong moving boxes bought from Storage King and brown paper wrap if anyone is moving. Let me know if your needing any. It would be contactless collection. $1 a box .. money goes in Grandkids money box

Negotiable

Heathcotes’ Birthday Bash is on now!

Heathcotes

It’s our birthday, and we’ve got massive birthday savings on a huge range of TVs, Kitchen, Laundry, Audio, Phones, Small Appliances & more! Plus, No Payments & No Interest for 18 months on purchases $499 & over!* Shop all of your household appliance & technology needs at one of … View moreIt’s our birthday, and we’ve got massive birthday savings on a huge range of TVs, Kitchen, Laundry, Audio, Phones, Small Appliances & more! Plus, No Payments & No Interest for 18 months on purchases $499 & over!* Shop all of your household appliance & technology needs at one of our four Waikato locations or shop online at www.heathcotes.co.nz.

The Heathcotes Team

*T&Cs apply

Heathcotes Birthday Bash ends October 12th 2021. Shop now

Fijian Language Week

Graeme Dingle Foundation

It's Fijian Language Week for 2021 Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti. This year’s theme is Noqu Vosa, Ai Vakadei ni Noqu Tiko Vinaka, which means my language provides stability to my wellbeing.

Due to COVID-19 Alert Levels Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week will be celebrated online. … View moreIt's Fijian Language Week for 2021 Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti. This year’s theme is Noqu Vosa, Ai Vakadei ni Noqu Tiko Vinaka, which means my language provides stability to my wellbeing.

Due to COVID-19 Alert Levels Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week will be celebrated online. You can check out their Facebook Page for ways to get involved. You can get involved by heading to their Facebook page NZ Fijian Language Week.

Auckland Zoo's elephants to remain in NZ for longer due to Covid-19

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Auckland Zoo’s resident elephants, who were due to be moved to Australia this Spring, will stay in Auckland until 2022 due to Covid-19.

The zoo announced its decision to re-home the elephants in November 2020, saying it had been made to give them the “family herd” they … View moreKia ora neighbours, Auckland Zoo’s resident elephants, who were due to be moved to Australia this Spring, will stay in Auckland until 2022 due to Covid-19.

The zoo announced its decision to re-home the elephants in November 2020, saying it had been made to give them the “family herd” they needed for their long-term well being.

Auckland Zoo said the bursting of the trans-Tasman bubble and the Covid-19 lockdowns, meant the “complicated” moves couldn’t progress as planned.

Read the full story by clicking the link below.

Apprenticeship opportunities in Auckland

Competenz

Hey Auckland!
We have 3 new apprenticeship opportunities listed on our website to get you trained on the job!
Furniture Making Aprentice
Mechanical Building Services Apprentice
Apprenticeship Fabrication - Steel Construction

Do you know someone who might be interested in one of these … View moreHey Auckland!
We have 3 new apprenticeship opportunities listed on our website to get you trained on the job!
Furniture Making Aprentice
Mechanical Building Services Apprentice
Apprenticeship Fabrication - Steel Construction

Do you know someone who might be interested in one of these opportunities? Get in touch today!

Are illegal gatherings being dealt with properly?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora neighbours, The over-riding message under Covid-19 Alert Level 3 is, stay at home as much as possible. So when sporting groups gather daily at a West Auckland stadium, are police checking them out properly? Read the story below:

Win a $4000 'Boost My Office' prize pack from Digital Boost.

Digital Boost

Hi Neighbour,

How does a new set of digital tech products sound?

Digital Boost is giving you the chance to win a $4,000 prize pack with loads of new goodies to make your office look really flash!

Running a small business means you need the right digital tools to work efficiently and … View moreHi Neighbour,

How does a new set of digital tech products sound?

Digital Boost is giving you the chance to win a $4,000 prize pack with loads of new goodies to make your office look really flash!

Running a small business means you need the right digital tools to work efficiently and productively, so make sure you enter our draw to be in with a chance to win an amazing prize pack of brand new tech goodies.

Our latest prize package includes a 13in Apple Macbook Pro, a 24in Samsung Curved monitor, an ergonomic stand-up desk, and a free Xero subscription for one year (T&Cs apply).

All you have to do for a chance to win is simply sign up at Digital Boost and start learning to go into the draw.

If you’ve got a mate, colleague or whānau member who could do with some new gear, let them know too and you'll be in with even more chances to win. Enter today!

The team at Digital Boost

Grow an extra row

Yates

While some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.

This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

To help get your … View moreWhile some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.

This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

To help get your extra row underway Yates is lending a helping hand.

Just register online HERE between 1st and 25th October to receive a FREE packet of Yates Vegie Seeds.

Once you’ve grown your vegies to share (or if you have spare now) please visit HERE to find a list of the organisations that would welcome your donation of fresh homegrown vegies. Find out more

Free Pet Medicine

Mark from Grey Lynn

Hi
Recently our beloved friend and family member Vegas (dog) passed away leaving a number of medications behind. Before we destroy them, we wondered if anyone would like any of them for free? They are -

Potassium Citrate (Liquid) 500 ml Expiry 06/08/22
Full bottle of … View moreHi
Recently our beloved friend and family member Vegas (dog) passed away leaving a number of medications behind. Before we destroy them, we wondered if anyone would like any of them for free? They are -

Potassium Citrate (Liquid) 500 ml Expiry 06/08/22
Full bottle of Rimadyl 75mg Chewable Tabs Expiry December 2023
1/4 of a bottle of Gabapentin 300 mg Capsules Expiry July 2022
½ a bottle of Ocu-Glo Vision Support Capsules
For Dogs 11 lbs and over Expiry September 2022

If you would like any of these let us know and we can hold them for you until we can arrange a way to get it/them to you

Hope this can help someone and their 4 legged friend.

Cheers
Shaz and Mark

Free

Prepared For Anything - October 1st to 31st 🎒📻🥫🔦🧴⚡️🔋🧻🧰📋🩹🧯🌊🥾🧼

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies and natural disasters than those without a plan.

For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training and … View moreHere at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies and natural disasters than those without a plan.

For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training and stocking up on essentials to putting together a grab n’ go bag or working with your neighbours to create a neighbourhood resillience plan, a little bit of planning goes a long way to make sure you and your community can get through any situation. Joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group is a great way to keep in touch and work together to reach out, look out and help out one another no matter what life may bring.

Don’t forget! This month also coincides with New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, ShakeOut, which will be taking place on Thursday, October 28th at 9:30am.

Let us know how you’re getting prepared this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz