Kingsland, Auckland

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1070 days ago

Useful information for the summer break

The Team from Auckland Council

⏰ Our summer opening hours: bit.ly...
🌪️ Prepare yourself for summer storms: bit.ly...
🌊 Check Safeswim for live information on water quality and swimming conditions at your favourite swimming spots: www.safeswim.org.nz...

❌ Our social media channels are not monitored from Thursday 23… View more
⏰ Our summer opening hours: bit.ly...
🌪️ Prepare yourself for summer storms: bit.ly...
🌊 Check Safeswim for live information on water quality and swimming conditions at your favourite swimming spots: www.safeswim.org.nz...

❌ Our social media channels are not monitored from Thursday 23 December 2021 at 5pm until Monday 10 January 2022 at 8.30am. During this time, please visit www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz... for information.

🎄 🥳 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your Auckland Council team on social media. See you again in 2022 😉

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1070 days ago

Alberton is Re-opening on the 8th January 2022!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Alberton is looking incredible after being freshly painted, and undergoing repairs to the roof and verandah joinery! We are very excited to be able to open our doors and welcome you back from Saturday 8th January!

Our ever popular Quince Jelly and Guava Jelly has just arrived in store from … View more
Alberton is looking incredible after being freshly painted, and undergoing repairs to the roof and verandah joinery! We are very excited to be able to open our doors and welcome you back from Saturday 8th January!

Our ever popular Quince Jelly and Guava Jelly has just arrived in store from Zino’s Preserves, so make sure you come and get yours before they’re all gone! The guavas and quinces are all grown on site here at Alberton so they are truly homegrown.

All staff are fully vaccinated to help keep our communities safe and keep our heritage places accessible to as many as possible. Please be aware that all visitors (including children aged 12 years and 3 months or older) to the house and shop will be required to present their My Vaccine Pass for scanning upon arrival, as well as signing in using the Covid Tracer App or manual sign in sheets. A mask will need to be worn for the duration of your visit. Numbers will be limited inside the house and shop so you may need to wait before you can come in, providing the perfect opportunity to explore our wonderful gardens.

We will be operating with reduced opening hours of 10:30am – 4:00pm (last entry at 3:15pm), Wednesday – Sunday, to allow time for enhanced cleaning.

For more information on how our properties will operate under the Covid Protection Framework please visit www.visitheritage.co.nz...

From the team at Alberton, wishing you a very Meri Kirihimete, best wishes for the festive season and a Happy New Year!

1071 days ago

LAST CHANCE! Our Christmas specials are almost out the door

Mags4Gifts

There's only four days left for you to take advantage of our specials across select magazine titles.

Give the gift that keeps on giving this year with a subscription to the New Zealand Gardener, NZ House & Garden, or the TV Guide.
BROWSE ALL

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1071 days ago

Convenience funding might be quick but can come at a cost…

Speirs Finance

We’ve all become time poor and look for opportunities to get things done quickly and with little fuss. This has led to increased use of online platforms with matrix driven (no human involvement) approvals and while this can make sense for low value and simple finance needs it can lead to … View moreWe’ve all become time poor and look for opportunities to get things done quickly and with little fuss. This has led to increased use of online platforms with matrix driven (no human involvement) approvals and while this can make sense for low value and simple finance needs it can lead to significant cash flow problems with larger capital purchases, business purchases or where there is an accumulation of smaller value asset purchases.

1071 days ago

A special message for you!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

With 3 more days until Christmas, we wanted to share a special message from some of our friends at New Zealand Rugby 🎅

Thank you to you all for backing the Foundation and helping us to empower tamariki and rangatahi to overcome life's obstacles. Wishing you a very meri kirihimete and a … View more
With 3 more days until Christmas, we wanted to share a special message from some of our friends at New Zealand Rugby 🎅

Thank you to you all for backing the Foundation and helping us to empower tamariki and rangatahi to overcome life's obstacles. Wishing you a very meri kirihimete and a happy New Year!

1071 days ago

Holiday season waste collections

The Team from Auckland Council

Remember rubbish and recycling collection times may change from 27 Dec to 7 Jan due to public holidays. Check your collection dates and sign up for our holiday text reminders by clicking on Read More.

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1071 days ago

Vote for your favourite provider to WIN!

The Team from NZ Compare

The NZ Compare People’s Choice Awards will go to a NZ Internet Provider and a NZ Power Provider, who have achieved success based on those that matter most to them, their community, stakeholders, staff and customers. These awards are in the hands of the public, that’s YOU!

Online voting closes … View more
The NZ Compare People’s Choice Awards will go to a NZ Internet Provider and a NZ Power Provider, who have achieved success based on those that matter most to them, their community, stakeholders, staff and customers. These awards are in the hands of the public, that’s YOU!

Online voting closes 4th February 2022. Over 4,000 votes already in!

It’s quick and painless, vote today for your favourite Broadband and Power Provider to help them win the People’s Choice Award for 2021!

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1072 days ago

Looking for a last minute Christmas Recipe?

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This is a great alternative to the traditional Christmas pudding.

The lemon syrup that is poured over these puddings just before you serve them gives it a delicious moistness and the fragrant citrus flavour is irresistible. It also works with oranges instead of lemons and you can replace the sour… View more
This is a great alternative to the traditional Christmas pudding.

The lemon syrup that is poured over these puddings just before you serve them gives it a delicious moistness and the fragrant citrus flavour is irresistible. It also works with oranges instead of lemons and you can replace the sour cream with yoghurt.

You can bake the puddings in advance but don’t make the sugar syrup until you wish to eat it. The pudding reheats well in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. I like to serve it with a dollop of sweetened cream or yoghurt and some poached fruit such as apples or pears.

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1073 days ago

Christmas gift ideas

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Looking for last minute Christmas gifts. Want to make it a December to remember. Come and visit us at 571 Sandringham.

1073 days ago

Enjoy all the comforts of home.

Oceania

You’ll feel right at home in our Care Suites at Meadowbank. Our spacious, well-appointed rooms are perfect for entertaining family or friends with your very own living area, kitchenette and ensuite.

Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home and Hospital level care with all the comforts of … View more
You’ll feel right at home in our Care Suites at Meadowbank. Our spacious, well-appointed rooms are perfect for entertaining family or friends with your very own living area, kitchenette and ensuite.

Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home and Hospital level care with all the comforts of home, you can relax knowing that you won’t have to move again, even if your needs increase. As a housewarming gift, you and your guests will enjoy a complimentary high tea paired with a lovely bottle of bubbles when you move in.

To learn more about our Care Suites, with Rest Home and Hospital level care, visit oceaniahealthcare.co.nz.
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1073 days ago

Certificate in NZ Wine (Foundation)

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Joining us at our campus in the Viaduct are 19 students today to learn about New Zealand Wine.
This is our NZQA Micro-Credential and will run over 2 days.
We will be learning about the wine regions, key grapes and wine styles that have made New Zealand wines famous around the world.

1074 days ago

Get decorating and save with the Resene Save the GST Value sale!

Resene

Now's a great time to get decorating and Save the GST value (15% off the full retail price) on Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products!

Plus if you're a Resene DIY Cardholder get an extra 5% off! If you don't … View more
Now's a great time to get decorating and Save the GST value (15% off the full retail price) on Resene Premium Paints, Wood Stains, Primers, Sealers, Wallpaper, Decorating Accessories and Cleaning Products!

Plus if you're a Resene DIY Cardholder get an extra 5% off! If you don't have a card, you can sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard, or while you are in store.

Offer available at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 1 February 2022.
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1075 days ago

Auckland Harbour Bridge Lane Closure

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

Hi neighbours, a heads up that lanes 1 & 2 (northbound clip-on lanes) will be closed for maintenance work and safety upgrades from 26 December 2021 to 9 January 2022.

Curran Road on-ramp will be closed, detour to Fanshawe Street on-ramp will be signposted.

Stafford Road off-ramp will … View more
Hi neighbours, a heads up that lanes 1 & 2 (northbound clip-on lanes) will be closed for maintenance work and safety upgrades from 26 December 2021 to 9 January 2022.

Curran Road on-ramp will be closed, detour to Fanshawe Street on-ramp will be signposted.

Stafford Road off-ramp will only be open to emergency services, detour to Onewa Road off-ramp will be signposted.

We’ll be keeping three lanes in both directions open but expect delays in your journey. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

The team at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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1075 days ago

Is your pet feeling festive?

Christmas Pets

We want to see your pets (big or small) ready for the silly season. They could be donning their Christmas day get-up, curled up in wrapping paper, attacking the tree - or just sitting like a 'good boy' in front of it.

By sharing a picture on our Christmas Pets page, you could … View more
We want to see your pets (big or small) ready for the silly season. They could be donning their Christmas day get-up, curled up in wrapping paper, attacking the tree - or just sitting like a 'good boy' in front of it.

By sharing a picture on our Christmas Pets page, you could be in to win one of ten $100 PetDirect.co.nz vouchers.

Don’t have a pet? No trouble; photos of Christmassy houseplants, soft toys or family members are also entirely welcome.
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1075 days ago

Dentists chip in to give Auckland's Singing Cowboy his smile back

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland’s famous Singing Cowboy has got his smile back.

Entertainer Jock Hume, 74, was swimming at Tiritiri Matangi Island, off Auckland’s Whangaparāoa Peninsula, on March 24, when two of his teeth were knocked out by kids who were skipping pebbles.

“It knocked out two of my lovely front … View more
Auckland’s famous Singing Cowboy has got his smile back.

Entertainer Jock Hume, 74, was swimming at Tiritiri Matangi Island, off Auckland’s Whangaparāoa Peninsula, on March 24, when two of his teeth were knocked out by kids who were skipping pebbles.

“It knocked out two of my lovely front teeth. It was such a shock to me, I was stunned,” Hume said at the time.

Hume is a familiar face on the streets of Auckland, where he has performed country and western songs with his acoustic guitar since busking was first permitted in the 1980s.

Following Stuff’s story on the matter, Dr John Wright of Hibiscus Coast Dental rallied a group of dental clinicians and technicians to fix Hume’s teeth, free of charge.

Hume said he was “most grateful and appreciative” of his new smile, which he described as “the best Christmas present ever”.

Click 'read more' for the full story.
Video by Stuff's Abigail Dougherty

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