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1465 days ago

Reno blogging saved one couple $35k... but it didn't come cheap

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

I've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good,… View more
I've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good, you might be given a couple of cans of paint from your local hardware store, to help you on the way - but that would be the icing on the tip of the social media cake.
Few of us would have the energy or knowhow to turn their reno into a part time side hustle that's both creatively fulfilling, and engaging.
But that's exactly what Moochstyle's Shayden and Georgia Whipps have done - with some pawsome help from their gorgeous dog Frankie. They've been blogging their Christchurch villa reno since they bought their home and Shayden shared their story with us for the final episode of First Rung, our podcast. A first time homeowner and renovator, Shayden is such an inspiring guy to chat with. He makes you want to jump in and give it go. Check out his story and let us know what you think.

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1462 days ago

Pōhutukawa tree vandalised with saw at Waiake Beach Reserve

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

A large pōhutukawa has had one of its branches chopped off by “vandals” two days after Auckland Council asked for feedback on the tree's future.

Auckland Council and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board started consultation on a branch of a large pōhutukawa tree at the Waiake Beach Reserve… View more
A large pōhutukawa has had one of its branches chopped off by “vandals” two days after Auckland Council asked for feedback on the tree's future.

Auckland Council and the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board started consultation on a branch of a large pōhutukawa tree at the Waiake Beach Reserve in Beach Rd on Monday.

The branch in question hangs low over a boardwalk which leads under Beach Rd, leaving 1.4 metres for people to walk under.

By Wednesday, vandals had taken matters into their own hands and lobbed off the branch with a saw, leaving the remains in the estuary below. However, the remainder of the branch still impedes the boardwalk.

“The illegal incident is incredibly disappointing and is being investigated by the council,” head of area operations and community facilities Julie Pickering said.

Anyone with information on the vandalism should contact Auckland Council on 09 301 01 01.

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1461 days ago

Bed and Mattress - single

Leila from Hillcrest

This bed is very light, easy to move. The headboard can be disassembled. It is in great condition and very clean (no stain).
The reason for selling is moving to a fully furnished house.


Measurements: 188*91cm

Price: $75

1485 days ago

Would you buy this cowboy Winston Peters portrait?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, if you’ve ever dreamed of having an image of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wearing a cowboy hat, proudly hanging in your living room, now’s your chance to make it a reality. An artwork of Peters, created using coffee, red wine and tea is for sale on Trade Me. The … View moreKia ora neighbours, if you’ve ever dreamed of having an image of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wearing a cowboy hat, proudly hanging in your living room, now’s your chance to make it a reality. An artwork of Peters, created using coffee, red wine and tea is for sale on Trade Me. The current bid is almost $300, would you buy this?

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1461 days ago

Shorecare officially opens new specialist suite, Korowai Ora

Shorecare Urgent Care Smales Farm

Have you heard the news? Our new specialist wing, Korowai Ora is officially open at Smales Farm!

Local kaumātua, Reverend John Marsden CNZM blessed the new area and led our team in a morning filled with waiata, kai, and whanaungatanga.

The new space will be used to provide a range of new … View more
Have you heard the news? Our new specialist wing, Korowai Ora is officially open at Smales Farm!

Local kaumātua, Reverend John Marsden CNZM blessed the new area and led our team in a morning filled with waiata, kai, and whanaungatanga.

The new space will be used to provide a range of new services to the community, including a dedicated children’s clinic, complex wound clinic, point of care ultrasound, and minor surgery. More to come on these fantastic new services.
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1462 days ago

COVID-19: New community case has emerged in Auckland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATED 6.10PM - Thurs 12 November:
- CBD Workers have now been asked to stay home on Friday 13 November.
- Additional locations visited by the community case include Smith & Caugheys, Starbucks and Red Pig Restaurant and Gateau House.

Key locations include:
• A-Z Collections store … View more
UPDATED 6.10PM - Thurs 12 November:
- CBD Workers have now been asked to stay home on Friday 13 November.
- Additional locations visited by the community case include Smith & Caugheys, Starbucks and Red Pig Restaurant and Gateau House.

Key locations include:
• A-Z Collections store on High St
• Vincent Residences at 106 Vincent St
• Red Pig Restaurant on Kitchener St, Saturday 6pm – 8.30pm

The woman also visited the following locations briefly; anyone who was there at the same time is asked to get tested and self-isolate if they are symptomatic:
• Smith and Caughey’s department store on Queen St, Saturday 3.50pm – 6pm
• Starbucks on Queen St, Sunday 11.30am – 11.45am
• Sunnytown Restaurant on Lorne St, Sunday 11.30am – 11.45am
• The Gateau House at 332 Queen St, Sunday 6.40pm – 6.50pm

For a full list of locations click here.
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One new coronavirus community case has been confirmed today in Auckland. The AUT student became symptomatic on Monday 9 November and was tested late on 10 November.

During this time they were working at A - Z Collection on High Street from November 8 to November 11, however did not attend the university. Other locations visited by

The Ministry of Health states they are investigating the source of this new community case and are asking people who may have visited A-Z Collections store on High St and 106 Vincent Street from November 7 to the November 12 to isolate and get advice on being tested even if asymptomatic, as well as staying isolated until test results are returned.

Further information will emerge once this person has been interviewed to share any further locations of concern.

If you are sick you can ring Healthline’s dedicated number 0800 358 5453 for any advice and you can find testing locations on the Auckland Regional Public Health Service website.

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1462 days ago

Let's work together to make Aotearoa New Zealand a more compassionate place.

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.

Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:

+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness

+ Share facts, resources and helplines
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To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.

Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:

+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness

+ Share facts, resources and helplines

+ Know the signs. Family violence can affect anyone

+ When you see it, report it to New Zealand Police

+ Support victims: check-in regularly, listen, refer

+ Volunteer / make a donation to a relevant charity

1468 days ago

What weird and wacky things have you been doing to conserve water?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Summer is hot on our heels, however Auckland is still facing a water shortage and Watercare is asking us to save 20 litres of water per day each. The usual water-saving suggestions include turning the tap off while brushing your teeth or collecting cold water from the shower for the garden, but … View moreSummer is hot on our heels, however Auckland is still facing a water shortage and Watercare is asking us to save 20 litres of water per day each. The usual water-saving suggestions include turning the tap off while brushing your teeth or collecting cold water from the shower for the garden, but we'd like to hear from those who going the extra mile to minimise their water usage.

What weird and wacky things have you been doing to conserve water? Flick me an email at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz

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1462 days ago

The Vic Theatre Trust is hosting its third popular Play Reading Series.

Libby from Devonport

"Broken String" by North Shore playwright Geoff Allen is the second play in the play reading series which continues at The Vic this Sunday 15th Nov. 4pm
It’s an engaging comic drama about quirky
Cornish settlers who are trying to save their prized baby grand piano during the Waikato … View more
"Broken String" by North Shore playwright Geoff Allen is the second play in the play reading series which continues at The Vic this Sunday 15th Nov. 4pm
It’s an engaging comic drama about quirky
Cornish settlers who are trying to save their prized baby grand piano during the Waikato wars. The arrival of a Maori woman throws them into confusion with misunderstandings of language, accents and worlds.
Book now ticketing.oz.veezi.com...

The third and final last play is "Cherish " by one of New Zealand’s foremost playwrights, Ken Duncum. Its an award-winning drama about two couples and the children they share and examines what happens when good intentions run up against the hard realities of human need.

'The strength of Ken Duncum's extraordinary and exciting play, Cherish, lies in his ability to dissect with surgical skill the tangled emotions of his characters and expose them clearly and convincingly while he ratchets up the tension with an intriguing plot. ‘ (Dom Post Wellington)

You are invited to our Annual General Meeting of The Victoria Theatre Trust
Monday 23 November at 7.30pm
The Vic Movie Lounge Bar.

We will be talking about the 1929 hand-painted plans of the Vic recently discovered at Auckland University and what they tell us about the building.

The bar will be open.

1462 days ago

Respite care when you need it

Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.

Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one … View more
Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.

Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
Learn more

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1462 days ago

Vaping laws welcomed

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

The Cancer Society is pleased new vaping laws will finally put an end to the marketing of highly addictive products to children and non-smokers.

From November 11, it will be illegal to sell vapes to under 18’s and advertising and sponsorship of vaping products will be banned altogether. Vaping… View more
The Cancer Society is pleased new vaping laws will finally put an end to the marketing of highly addictive products to children and non-smokers.

From November 11, it will be illegal to sell vapes to under 18’s and advertising and sponsorship of vaping products will be banned altogether. Vaping will also be banned in legislated smoke-free areas such as:

- indoor workplaces
- cafes and pubs
- schools and early childhood centres
- public transport.

We think that everyone, especially parents need to be aware that vapes are now R18 and can’t be used in schools.

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1463 days ago

Brass Bed $500

Lee from Belmont

Vintage Brass Bed. King Size
Solid base
Will need to be dismantled when fetching.
Pick up Belmont (near Takapuna)

Negotiable

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1463 days ago

Do you want to live in a home not just another flat and feel like you’re on holiday every single day?

Ildiko from Takapuna

If you care about quality, this spacious large room at one of the best locations in the heart of Takapuna in a newly refurbished unit is for You!

This is a 2 bedroom unit beautifully renovated where you only share everything with one other flatmate/me & my NON yappy fur baby.

We have soft… View more
If you care about quality, this spacious large room at one of the best locations in the heart of Takapuna in a newly refurbished unit is for You!

This is a 2 bedroom unit beautifully renovated where you only share everything with one other flatmate/me & my NON yappy fur baby.

We have soft carpet, insulation (NO mould issues!), modern kitchen with electric stove, dishwasher, some designer furniture, Dyson hoover, luxurious shower to enjoy after a sweaty workout and of course the energy of a welcoming home.

Just leave your car in your private car park at rear and be anywhere in 2-5 min by foot. Beach, shops, restaurants, take aways, gyms, supermarkets, yoga, lake, theatre, cinema, swimming pool, Sunday market.

Or be on the south or northern motorway in 4 minutes.

Your Room: can fit a king bed, and an office desk/ chair comfortably. Has a double large built in wardrobe.

Rent $340/week.
Includes : Rent, Netflix, content insurance, water, private car park.

Extra costs only for:
Fibre internet. (Unlimited)
Electricity.
Share house cost like washing liquid etc,bin tag..

You’ll be able to use my fitness equipments, weights etc. if you want to save on going to the gym.

Furnished: Washing machine, dryer, heat pump, dishwasher, HRV system, all kitchen appliances.

I don’t have a couch in the lounge (it belongs to my flatmate) so welcome to bring yours. Otherwise I buy a sofa for us. There is room for bookshelves etc too in the lounge if you need space.

Existing flatmate: I’m easy going, tidy, respectful, into fitness & healthy living. I love good laughs, socialising but like my own space too. I’m a Resilience Success Lifestyle Coach.

Ideal flatmate: professional, working full time, honest, respectful, fun, pays rent on time

If you’re looking for the best place to live in town, and if you care about quality, this place is for you.

Available from the 20th Nov.
To view it message me now. 022 324 0591

1463 days ago

Community BBQ

Neighbourhood Support North Shore

We are in need of a few volunteers who could spare some time on Saturday the 21st Nov from 9am -12pm and from 12pm -4pm to help with our Community BBQ 🌭at Bunnings on Constellation Dr.
If you can help please get in touch at admin@neighbourhood.org.nz
Thank you in advance 🤗 🏘

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1473 days ago

Happy 10th birthday Auckland Council, or is it?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Today, November 1, is the 10th anniversary of the amalgamation of eight local bodies to form the Auckland Council. Much was promised, do you think it is working? Read the story below:

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