Grey Lynn, Auckland

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

Smart TV 32in

Doreen from Grey Lynn

Urgent sale
Moving overseas
Aman 0210439100

Price: $325

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

Kitchen stuff

Doreen from Grey Lynn

Leaving the country. Quick sale

Negotiable

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View moreWe can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

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

When's too early for DIY?

• Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
• Anytime before 10am is too early.
• 8am is early, but acceptable.
• I'd let them away with 9am.

Vote View Results

• 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
  5.7% Complete
• 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
  30.8% Complete
• 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
  25.7% Complete
• 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
  37.8% Complete

1835 votes

$50 dental voucher for all Neighbourly Members

ConfiDental Hillsborough

Vailid for the month of September

Hi neighbours, we believe every Aucklander deserves to have a beautiful smile. Our friendly team is ready to help you smile with confidence.

We are gentle, honest and affordable practice with a passion towards creating beautiful smiles and relieve you from … View moreVailid for the month of September

Hi neighbours, we believe every Aucklander deserves to have a beautiful smile. Our friendly team is ready to help you smile with confidence.

We are gentle, honest and affordable practice with a passion towards creating beautiful smiles and relieve you from pain.

Our practice is highly equipped practice with all the latest technology: Diagnodent, Cerec, Laser and Air Abrasion. For our Squeamish neighbours, we offer sedation for pain-free dentistry. Not convinced with your dentist's opinion: We offer a free second opinion and clear all your queries.

We are specialized in all aspects of dentistry:
- General Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Invisalign
- Laser Dentistry

We are offering Free Orthodontic/Braces Consultation and interest-free payment plans.

Check us out (you can book online) or give us a call on (09) 625 1411 for further details (please mention this Ad while you call).

Spare some time to find and see yourself why so many Aucklanders love us!

*Not combined with any other offers. Find out more

WHAT's ON: 7 minutes of World Peace

Durba from Mount Eden

Join thousands around the world in Seven Minutes of World Peace, a simultaneous global invocation of pace on the International Day of Peace September 21, from 9am-9.07am EST time (which is September 22, From 1am - 1.07am in New Zealand), invoke peace through silent prayer and meditation - your deep… View moreJoin thousands around the world in Seven Minutes of World Peace, a simultaneous global invocation of pace on the International Day of Peace September 21, from 9am-9.07am EST time (which is September 22, From 1am - 1.07am in New Zealand), invoke peace through silent prayer and meditation - your deep inner yearning. Participate individually or in a group. We are all gathering together,

Inspire by video of past observation around the world: youtu.be...

For more details visit: www.minutesofpeace.org...

Fancy $100 to spend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can … View moreWe've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!

Spring Clean Your Bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, … View moreTidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, remember to set your clocks before bedtime. Compare now

Tickets on sale now!

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether … View moreWe’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether you’re a design enthusiast or just want to take a peek inside some of New Zealand's most beautiful homes, join us for a day of inspiration and fun. It’s the perfect excuse for you to gather a group of friends and make a day ... or weekend of it. These tours proudly support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

🚨 Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets here.

Donate branded labels/items to SPCA with our 🚚 free pick up service 🚚

The Team from Boutique for SPCA

Do you have clothing you no longer wear, or is your wardrobe due for a clear out? Kindly consider donating to us and we will pick it up for free!

Our premium Boutique for SPCA store is currently seeking high-quality donations (branded labels if possible) including clothes, footwear, bags, … View moreDo you have clothing you no longer wear, or is your wardrobe due for a clear out? Kindly consider donating to us and we will pick it up for free!

Our premium Boutique for SPCA store is currently seeking high-quality donations (branded labels if possible) including clothes, footwear, bags, jewellery, accessories and homewares. If you can help, we would love to accept your items — we just kindly ask that your donations are in good, clean, sellable condition; please no rips, stains or marks 🖤

Drop them off at 27 Ponsonby Road any day of the week or call us on 09 869 2936 to book a pick up time 📞 Thank you so much for your support to animals in need!

Free

Show us what you've got, e hoa!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be … View moreWe're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be celebrating by watching the Toku Reo videos and using Te Aka (Maōri Dictionary) to improve your knowledge, or maybe you've found a buddy for the week that will only kōrero in te reo with you. Ka pai!

If you're a fan of chocolate, we have five blocks of Whittakers Miraka Kirīmi tiakarete to give away. Whether long or short, simply share your show-off phrase below to be in to win. (Winners randomly drawn and notified on Mon, 18th Sept).

Ōrākei School - Nurturing Excellence

Ōrākei School

Our school celebrates strong values, inclusivity, and fun combined with a commitment to providing quality education. We embrace diversity, creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and respected.

Learning here is not just about academics; it's an exciting journey … View moreOur school celebrates strong values, inclusivity, and fun combined with a commitment to providing quality education. We embrace diversity, creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and respected.

Learning here is not just about academics; it's an exciting journey filled with fun and exploration. Our dedicated teachers ensure that your child receives an exceptional educational experience, nurturing their personal growth.

Join us, and together, we'll foster a vibrant and enriching educational experience that prepares students for a bright future. In the process of taking out of zone enrolments for 2024 Find out more

Can you solve The Hard Word?

The Team from Stuff

Put down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.

There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.

You get one scramble of letters, one … View morePut down the coffee, feed your brain every weekday and hopefully have a bit of fun in the process.

There’s a new word puzzle that’s a little “anagram-istic”, a tad “Boggle-ing” and a bit harder than both. It’s aptly named, The Hard Word.

You get one scramble of letters, one cryptic clue and one tense minute to unscramble the letters and guess the answer.

Proudly brought to you by Neighbourly, The Hard Word can be found 9am weekdays on Stuff. Give it a go today - if you dare… Play Now

Water blasting

Trent from Grey Lynn

Paving, footpaths, who needs wterblasting