Grey Lynn, Auckland

Win or lose, is this Auckland's last America's Cup?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The changing world has reached the America's cup with Team New Zealand doing the once unthinkable - seeking interest in any further defence being hosted overseas. What do you think? Read the story below:

Strengthening work planned for Auckland Domain's Wintergarden

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The Wintergarden in Auckland Domain is set to undergo seismic strengthening.

Both glasshouses will have steel ties installed internally with new laminated glass and stronger code compliant aluminium glazing bars placed on the roofs.

Expected to take 18 months, the work will boost post tension … View moreThe Wintergarden in Auckland Domain is set to undergo seismic strengthening.

Both glasshouses will have steel ties installed internally with new laminated glass and stronger code compliant aluminium glazing bars placed on the roofs.

Expected to take 18 months, the work will boost post tension strengthening work of the Tropical House chimney stack in 2003.

Auckland Domain Committee chair and Auckland councillor Desley Simpson said only one glasshouse would be worked on at a time so Aucklanders could still take in the beauty of the exotic plants.

“It is great to be able to not just allow Aucklanders to enjoy the Wintergardens as they were first intended, but also to make improvements, so that they will cope better with the challenges of seismic and climate change risks.

"It is about being faithful to the heritage of the buildings and finding sympathetic solutions to deal with these risks.”

The renovations will see the timber joinery repaired and repainted.

They include installing larger gutters and additional rainwater pipes as well as changing the roofs' opaque glass to the original design of clear glass.

Trampoline contact number 0212671913

Ben from Grey Lynn

Trampoline in good condition for sale at $60.00 o.n.o because kids have outgrown it. Can view at 1 Chamberlain Street, Grey Lynn, or message me on 021 2671913. Hope the attached photos appear.

Negotiable

Dedicated to my daughter who left home to start University

Andrea from Morningside

Gold Dust

I held for a moment in time
A sprinkle of gold dust in my hand
Pure in form and heart
A little piece of me, soon to journey this land

Time has passed quickly… View moreGold Dust

I held for a moment in time
A sprinkle of gold dust in my hand
Pure in form and heart
A little piece of me, soon to journey this land

Time has passed quickly
Her gold dust has started to spread
And lately, not that long ago
She started plans to leave the nest

I held for a moment in time
A sprinkle of gold dust in my hand
And now as I blow it gently off
I give credit to my parents, because now I understand.

To all the parents who have had a young man or woman leave home to start their Uni journey xx

Auckland Woman Offers Reward for Missing Cat

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Rosemary Stout is heartbroken.

Her beloved cat River has been missing from Torbay on Auckland's North Shore since November 28.

"It just cut me right up," Stout said after her micro-chipped pet vanished from Cliff Rd.

Stout is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the… View moreRosemary Stout is heartbroken.

Her beloved cat River has been missing from Torbay on Auckland's North Shore since November 28.

"It just cut me right up," Stout said after her micro-chipped pet vanished from Cliff Rd.

Stout is offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the safe return of the cat which she bred and raised for six years.

She describes the blue point Siamese as a character which is "more like a dog."

"I'd go to bed, he'd cuddle up to me and put his paw on my chest. He's just really, really special."

Stout has plastered posters and delivered pamphlets around Auckland in search of the cherished pet.

Torbay residents helped her scour the cliff with drones incase the cat had become stuck.

River's disappearance comes as a crushing blow after "a hell of a year," she said.

Stout's daughter, 50, has been battling cancer for the past three years and endured major surgery to remove cancer just before Christmas.

"It's like I live with a time bomb," Stout said. " You wonder each month,' is my daughter going to be here next year?'

"On top of it all, I ended up with breast cancer. I lost my brother as well."

Stout suspects River may have moved out of the area because he is partial to tradies' vans, she said.

"He liked to get in and rip up all the paper (bills) that they have inside.

"I just want him home."

Email roseken@xtra.co.nz if you have any information about River's whereabouts.

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Stay & Dine package – Hilton Auckland

Hilton Auckland

Hilton Auckland’s new Stay & Dine package has been designed to help take the thinking out of your stay.

Indulge in an evening of luxury and culinary mastery as you enjoy harbour views at every angle. Located on Princes Wharf, 300 metres out to sea, Hilton Auckland is a luxury hotel unlike … View moreHilton Auckland’s new Stay & Dine package has been designed to help take the thinking out of your stay.

Indulge in an evening of luxury and culinary mastery as you enjoy harbour views at every angle. Located on Princes Wharf, 300 metres out to sea, Hilton Auckland is a luxury hotel unlike any other hotel in the city. Inspired by the nautical environment and designed to reflect the image of magnificent visiting cruise liners, Hilton Auckland offers the best views over the Waitemata Harbour and is in walking distance to the vibrant Viaduct, Wynyard Quarter and the new world-class Commercial Bay shopping precinct.

Served with spectacular harbour views, the hotels FISH Restaurant offers a luxury dining experience featuring warm timber tones and an outdoor deck with a fireplace for alfresco dining. FISH offers a creative menu with a focus on sustainable, fresh and local ingredients and serves only the freshest seafood available, showcasing the best of what New Zealand’s oceans have to offer.

Hilton Auckland’s new Stay & Dine package is designed for two and includes one night in a Deluxe Harbour View room, a four course dinner in FISH Restaurant with matched New Zealand wines, buffet breakfast, valet parking and WIFI. Experience a gastronomy of flavours, set to panoramic background of Waitemata harbour.

The Stay & Dine menu is a curation of FISH Restaurant’s most popular seasonal dishes. Choose from options like shucked oysters or salt and pepper squid to start, handmade burrata or tiger prawns for entre, market fish or lamb rump for your main, and finish with a beautiful dessert of poached rhubarb, banana custard, shortbread, raspberry and apple gel. Each chosen dish is perfectly paired with a beautiful New Zealand wine from regions like Hawke’s Bay, Central Otago and Marlborough.

Relax, unwind and immerse yourself in the best of what Auckland has to offer. Experience Luxury 5-star accommodation in the heart of Auckland City.

Stay & Dine package for 2 people from just $599.00.

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Do you know anyone over their 80 who is still working?

Tori Tokalau Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, we're looking to talk to anyone older than 70 or 80 who are still working, either in part time or full time employment. Give me a bell if you know someone (027 200 5142 or torika.tokalau@stuff.co.nz). Thanks!

Free firewood

Mark from Ponsonby

It is very dry so better for starting fires as has been sitting around for a few years.

Free

Auckland Council’s 10-year budget 2021-2031

The Team from Auckland Council

This year is the year of recovery from COVID-19, the economic impact and hit on Council revenue was real. Auckland Council is forecast to take a 1 billion dollar revenue hit because of COVID-19.

This 10-year budget aims to find a balance between investing in our city and not overburdening our … View moreThis year is the year of recovery from COVID-19, the economic impact and hit on Council revenue was real. Auckland Council is forecast to take a 1 billion dollar revenue hit because of COVID-19.

This 10-year budget aims to find a balance between investing in our city and not overburdening our residents.

It will provide for our city’s future while keeping our rates increases low compared to other growth cities in New Zealand, will help Auckland’s economy recover, support our communities, build water and housing infrastructure and improve our transport network.

We need your feedback on these issues and how we pay for them.
To have your say, go to AKhaveyoursay.nz/recoverybudget Learn more

Online Mathematics, Statistics lesson

Vishal from Auckland Central

Hi,

My name is vishal.

I have Master of Science in Mathematics and currently a PhD student.

I have 20 years experience teaching at secondary and Tertiary institutions in NZ and abroad.

I offer online mathematics tutoring for years 1 to 13, mathematics and statistics for Tertiary students (NZ … View moreHi,

My name is vishal.

I have Master of Science in Mathematics and currently a PhD student.

I have 20 years experience teaching at secondary and Tertiary institutions in NZ and abroad.

I offer online mathematics tutoring for years 1 to 13, mathematics and statistics for Tertiary students (NZ Diploma in Business Statistics, NZ Diploma in Engineering, and Bachelors Degree.

Each session of 30 minutes cost $10.

My email is vishal.goundar@gmail.com. Phone number is 0272062768

Thank you,

Vishal.

Laptop - Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series -Sold [No longer Available]

Jocel from Auckland Central

Posting on behalf of a friend.

Dell Inspiron 15 5000 Series
8GB Ram
Touch Screen
1TB storage
Backlit keyboard

Never used cos owner already has a Macbook. It comes with a Targus Bag.

Negotiable

Blue lava lamp $8

Tabhitha from Grey Lynn

Selling my lava lamp. A few years old but works perfectly fine.

Pick up Grey Lynn.

Negotiable

Agave Attenuata - free to a good home - collect from site before Sunday evening

Nichole from Mount Eden

Having a massive clearance in our garden.

These agave attenuata range from excellent to good condition.

So easy to grow - just stick the stalks into the soil and they’ll do their thing with very minimal watering. Wonderfully drought tolerant and very sculptural.

Can collect from our … View moreHaving a massive clearance in our garden.

These agave attenuata range from excellent to good condition.

So easy to grow - just stick the stalks into the soil and they’ll do their thing with very minimal watering. Wonderfully drought tolerant and very sculptural.

Can collect from our central Mt Eden location at no charge.

A range of sizes to choose from.

Agave attenuata is a species of agave commonly known as the Foxtail, Lion's tail or Swan's Neck Agave for its development of a curved inflorescence, unusual among agaves.[3] Native to the plateaus of central west Mexico, as one of the unarmed agaves, it is popular as an ornamental plant in gardens in many other places with subtropical and warm climates.[4]

Free

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