Grey Lynn, Auckland

Christmas Market at Sandringham

Programme Co-ordinator from Sandringham Community Centre

Our Christmas Mini Market is also coming up on Saturday 9 December here at the centre and we will have our usual stallholders present. We will have breakfast sold, with music and entertainment and extra stalls selling all sorts of Christmas goods. These include pre-loved clothes, books, toys, … View moreOur Christmas Mini Market is also coming up on Saturday 9 December here at the centre and we will have our usual stallholders present. We will have breakfast sold, with music and entertainment and extra stalls selling all sorts of Christmas goods. These include pre-loved clothes, books, toys, crafts, household goods, knitwear, plants and some produce. Come and spend some money at your local Christmas Market at Sandringham and support local small stallholders - you are all very welcome !! 🎄🎄🎅🤶🎄🎁🎁⭐️🤩🌲🌲🎄🎁🎁🎊🎉⏰🎄🎄
Thank you also to our Albert Eden Local Board for supporting our work at the centre. 🤩☺☺🤩☺☺☺🤩

Kids Only Xmas Market DEC 2023

Programme Co-ordinator from Sandringham Community Centre

Our final Kids Only Christmas Market will be on Saturday 2nd December 2023 at our centre. Come along everyone, bring your children and support their budding little entrepreneurial ventures. You can help them by assisting them to set up their own stalls to sell their goodies, toys, books and baking.… View moreOur final Kids Only Christmas Market will be on Saturday 2nd December 2023 at our centre. Come along everyone, bring your children and support their budding little entrepreneurial ventures. You can help them by assisting them to set up their own stalls to sell their goodies, toys, books and baking. With Christmas on our doorsteps, this is a great way to support buying pre-loved goodies and buying local. It’s so cool . Come along - you are all very welcome !! 🤶🏽🎅🧑🏾‍🎄🤩💛👑🧢🎩🐚🌼🌲🎄🍿🍭🍩🎾🏀🛼🤿🏏🪁🥊🎄🎄🎄

Poll: Are you confident in the new government coalition?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've finally got news of the government for the next three years. Are you feeling confident that this coalition can improve Aotearoa?

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

Are you confident in the new government coalition?

• Yes, give them time
• No, I'm worried
• I'm not sure

Vote View Results

• 40.6% Yes, give them time
  40.6% Complete
• 49.9% No, I'm worried
  49.9% Complete
• 9.5% I'm not sure
  9.5% Complete

4102 votes

Santa Paws is back for 2023!

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

Hundreds of Christmas-ready pets were shared last year - and we're keen to see them again!

Whether it's your cat tangled in tinsel or your pooch by a pile of pressies, share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card.

All pets are welcome … View moreHundreds of Christmas-ready pets were shared last year - and we're keen to see them again!

Whether it's your cat tangled in tinsel or your pooch by a pile of pressies, share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see festive snaps from around your neighbourhood too.

This is one of Neighbourly member's favourite campaigns so get involved and show your neighbours how adorable your Christmas pet is! Enter now.

Competition closes 21 December 2023 - winners announced early 2024! Enter your pet now

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Cindy from Freemans Bay

Once again I need your help a new neighbour has moved into our street & she,s just got her New Word clubcard & doesnt know how to use it & shes asked me if I could find out.Does she just scan it at the check out & will that get her points or does she have to swipe it or swipe it … View moreOnce again I need your help a new neighbour has moved into our street & she,s just got her New Word clubcard & doesnt know how to use it & shes asked me if I could find out.Does she just scan it at the check out & will that get her points or does she have to swipe it or swipe it & enter her pin.She wants to get New World dollars to build up so she can get her daughter a big gift card for her birthday all this is new to her cause she used to shop at Countdown so if someone can help I,d appreciate it.Thanks everyone.

Applications open for latest round of Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants

The Team from Auckland Council

Our Ngā Hapori Momoho / Thriving Communities Grants is now open with a pool of $295,000 available to support community-led projects that help build inclusive and vibrant communities.
📅 Applications close on 26 January 2024.
ℹ️ Find out more by clicking on 'Read More'.

Harbour bridge maintenance

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From Monday 27 to Thursday 30 November, State Highway 1 (SH1) / Auckland Harbour Bridge will be receiving maintenance.

Here's what you need to know:
- The work will take place from Monday 27 November to Thursday 30 November between 9pm and 5am.
- Traffic will still be able to travel in … View moreFrom Monday 27 to Thursday 30 November, State Highway 1 (SH1) / Auckland Harbour Bridge will be receiving maintenance.

Here's what you need to know:
- The work will take place from Monday 27 November to Thursday 30 November between 9pm and 5am.
- Traffic will still be able to travel in both directions across the bridge.
- On Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 November, Curran Street northbound on-ramp and Stafford Road northbound off-ramp will be closed as part of the closure.
- SH16/SH18 Western Ring Route has been shared as being the best alternative route at this time.

Please check www.nzta.govt.nz... for further updates.

Designs revealed for Waitematā Station (Britomart) plaza and Tyler Street upgrade

The Team from Auckland Council

With City Rail Link Limited, we are delighted to announce that we will be reinstating the plaza behind the Waitematā Station (Britomart), with work starting next year.
The plaza will function as an entrance and exit to the station, while also providing a relaxed place for people to meet, with … View moreWith City Rail Link Limited, we are delighted to announce that we will be reinstating the plaza behind the Waitematā Station (Britomart), with work starting next year.
The plaza will function as an entrance and exit to the station, while also providing a relaxed place for people to meet, with easy access in and out of the central city area.
ℹ️ Find out more by clicking on 'Read More'.

Respite care when you need it

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

From rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support, whether it’s for a few nights or a few weeks - respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances.

Ryman’s respite care is offered at resthome-level and, in most villages, hospital and specialist dementia … View moreFrom rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support, whether it’s for a few nights or a few weeks - respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances.

Ryman’s respite care is offered at resthome-level and, in most villages, hospital and specialist dementia care. We also offer respite care in the comfort of an assisted-living apartment.

We’ve been providing industry-leading care for over 35 years, it's what we do best.

Hippie Hat made from Silk Ties

Joel from Grey Lynn

Shades of blue and grey
Green tartan band
Size: medium? (diameter: 21 cm)
Pick up Grey Lynn Auckland

Price: $15

Vintage Tie Pillow in Shades of Blue and Brown

Joel from Grey Lynn

decorative pillow made of shades of blue and brown men's vintage ties
28 cm x 28 cm
very good condition
pick up Grey Lynn

Price: $15

Sparkling Red Pine Cone Glass Christmas Ornament Vintage Style

Joel from Grey Lynn

15 cm tall
Pick up Grey Lynn Auckland

Price: $5

Green & Gold Sparkling Scarf

Joel from Grey Lynn

Made in Mexico
Lovely shawl/scarf, perfect for evening
green with golden threads woven through
Pick up in Grey Lynn

Price: $5

Pastel and Earth Toned US Letter Size Folder Pockets (22)

Joel from Grey Lynn

holds papers up to 8.5 x 11 inches (US letter size)
2 inches in depth to hold LOTS of papers, miscellaneous office items
brand new, surplus to need
pale shades of pink, orange, purple
earth tones of grey, mauve, taupe
22 total
pick up Grey Lynn

Price: $5

Wee Vintage Tie Purse

Joel from Grey Lynn

wee phone case/cross body evening bag
made from a vintage tie
shades of green and brown
14 cm x 10 cm
very good condition
pick up Grey Lynn

Price: $5