Grey Lynn, Auckland

131 days ago

High winds on Harbour Bridge

NZTA Waka Kotahi has shared an important message about the Harbour Bridge.

What you need to know:
- MetService has issued a strong wind warning for the Auckland region.
- Wind warning on Auckland Harbour Bridge today with strong wind gusts from now until early afternoon (approximately 1pm).
… View moreNZTA Waka Kotahi has shared an important message about the Harbour Bridge.

What you need to know:
- MetService has issued a strong wind warning for the Auckland region.
- Wind warning on Auckland Harbour Bridge today with strong wind gusts from now until early afternoon (approximately 1pm).
- In preparation the lanes on the Harbour Bridge will be in 4 x 4 formation mid morning, and remain in place until the warning has been lifted.
- There will be speed and lane restrictions in place. Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions and look out for the electronic message boards which will indicate lane closures or full closures (depending on wind thresholds) and reduced speeds, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge.
- Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge today and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18. NZTA recommends motorists use the western ring route where possible.

NZTA thanks road users for their patience and understanding. You can keep up to date with traffic updates here.

2 weeks left to enter the Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp!

Winter Puzzle

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.

The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times Find out more

131 days ago

NEW Teen Acting for Screen Workshop

Peter from Auckland Central

Hey all,
This half term intensive Acting for Screen Workshop is happening every Sunday afternoon in August, working with industry professional Peter Feeney. Check out the attached promo - if it sounds like you, drop us a line! Open to any and all teens who want to have fun, discover their talent … View moreHey all,
This half term intensive Acting for Screen Workshop is happening every Sunday afternoon in August, working with industry professional Peter Feeney. Check out the attached promo - if it sounds like you, drop us a line! Open to any and all teens who want to have fun, discover their talent and grow their imaginative powers.
All welcome - see you there!

Enjoy fragrant lilies thanks to NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription … View moreThis July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply. Find out more

133 days ago

Cherimoya fruit

Karl from Mount Eden

Big Cherimoya fruit for sale $4 each have heaps

Negotiable

Premium Business

133 days ago

Poll: What's Your Internet Speed Plan?

The Team from NZ Compare

Join our Internet Speed Plan Poll! Share your current plan to help others find the right fit for their internet needs. Let's see if you're on the ideal speed for your usage!

What's Your Internet Speed Plan?

40% Not Using Fibre

40% Complete
20% Fibre 50 (Starter): Basic browsing, email, and light video streaming for 1-2 use

20% Complete
40% Fibre 300: Faster speeds for multiple devices, video streaming, and gaming.

40% Complete
0% Fibre 900: Ultra-fast for 4K streaming, gaming, and simultaneous use by many.

0% Complete

5 votes

Premium Business

134 days ago

Fun house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Enjoy the thrill of the Christmas countdown with a DIY advent calendar that’s choc-filled with festive activities and finished in your favourite Resene testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

134 days ago

Woman missing in Point Chevalier

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are appealing for any sightings of 51-year-old Pieta Mullions, who has been reported as missing from the Point Chevalier area.

Pieta was last seen at her home address in Wainui Avenue at about 6.30am yesterday morning.

She is described as of a medium build, about 172cms tall with blue … View morePolice are appealing for any sightings of 51-year-old Pieta Mullions, who has been reported as missing from the Point Chevalier area.

Pieta was last seen at her home address in Wainui Avenue at about 6.30am yesterday morning.

She is described as of a medium build, about 172cms tall with blue eyes and was last seen wearing a light blue bathrobe.

Police and Pieta’s family have concerns for her wellbeing and urge anyone with information on her whereabouts to call 111 and reference file number 240711/1621.

Additionally, anyone who has further information can contact Police on 105, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

135 days ago

Garage Sale

Amanda from Westmere

Garage Sale on this Saturday the 13 th at 45 Garnet Road, Westmere. Starting at 8 am. Lots of items.

Negotiable

135 days ago

Wanted cardboard boxes and old newspapers

Rosalind from Grey Lynn

We are moving and in the process of packing up 50 years of stuff in the same house. We would love to hear from anyone who has boxes that are suitable - any size small, medium or large, plus newspapers, other packing materials or bubblewrap. We can pick up. Thank you so much.

Free

136 days ago

Book Week 📖📚

Redcross from Sandringham

Fiction 3 for $5
Non-Fiction 2 for $5

571 Sandringham Road

Monday-Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm

136 days ago

Wrong Chris and Drones in a sentence = evil alright

Sarnia from Auckland Central

Why would you want to catch up ? With an old senile Man. Oh that’s right. He’s the US president

We want to hear from you!

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

Hi neighbours,

Please take part in our Customer Feedback Survey if you regularly use Auckland’s state highway network.

Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improving. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.

Click … View moreHi neighbours,

Please take part in our Customer Feedback Survey if you regularly use Auckland’s state highway network.

Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improving. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.

Click the link below to participate.

The team at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Find out more