Laingholm, Auckland

886 days ago

Do you have a great tamarillo recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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886 days ago

Leading the way at Murray Halberg Village

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

Greg and Dale are the new team in charge. Read their story below.

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886 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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886 days ago

Matariki Holiday waste collections

The Team from Auckland Council

Matariki Holiday is coming. Some council kerbside collections will be collected a day later. All collection return to normal 27 June. Check your collection dates and sign up for our holiday text reminders by clicking on Read More.

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887 days ago

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Learn the language of wine and become more comfortable with aromas, flavors and characteristics. Our WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the perfect introduction to the world of wine.

Here are some of the wines tasted in our class this week -
•From Italy Prima Pietra Pinot Grigio 2021
•From … View more
Learn the language of wine and become more comfortable with aromas, flavors and characteristics. Our WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the perfect introduction to the world of wine.

Here are some of the wines tasted in our class this week -
•From Italy Prima Pietra Pinot Grigio 2021
•From France Domaine Billard-Simon Chablis 2019
•From Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2021
•From Marlborough, New Zealand Framingham Select Riesling 2020
•From South Africa, Kaapzicht Pinotage 2018
•From Argentina, Catena Zapata ‘Catena’ Malbec 2019
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Next available dates: 16, 18, 23 Aug from 6pm - 9pm.

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887 days ago

Moleskine Art Collection Sketchbook Large

Gloria from Glen Eden

Never been used. Still in its packaging.

Price: $40

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887 days ago

Have you told us about your amazing houseplant collection?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

You have just a few more days to send your entries for our Houseplant Hero competition. You could win some great prizes and of course, more houseplanst!

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894 days ago

New special care baby unit opens at Waitākere Hospital

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a new special care baby unit (SCBU) has opened at Waitākere Hospital, which features sleeping spaces for parents.

The old unit at the hospital had nowhere for parents or caregivers and families to stay overnight – they had to sleep in a family room elsewhere in the hospital … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a new special care baby unit (SCBU) has opened at Waitākere Hospital, which features sleeping spaces for parents.

The old unit at the hospital had nowhere for parents or caregivers and families to stay overnight – they had to sleep in a family room elsewhere in the hospital or at the marae on campus.

The new unit is part of an ongoing upgrade to the hospital site to help meet growing demands for health services in West Auckland.

Inside the new unit is a lounge for people who have just given birth, a separate parent kitchen and dining area, six cot bays with sleeping areas for parents and three dedicated rooms for overnight stays.

Read the full story at the link below.

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892 days ago

Outdoor furniture

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

Upcycle pallets into stylish pieces for your deck or patio with Resene Pitch Black.

Find out how to create your own.

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896 days ago

Should people have to pay a fee to drive on Muriwai Beach?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Auckland Council want community feedback on whether people should have to pay for a permit to drive on Muriwai Beach.

What do you think about having to pay to drive on the beach?

If you want to let the council know your opinion you can head to: … View more
Kia ora neighbours, Auckland Council want community feedback on whether people should have to pay for a permit to drive on Muriwai Beach.

What do you think about having to pay to drive on the beach?

If you want to let the council know your opinion you can head to: akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

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887 days ago

Drain Ranger Serving the Community

Drain Ranger

Blocked Drain - We’re here to help with CCTV and Hydro Jett. As Certifying Drainlayers we do maintenance and repairs, we tackle drain laying, plotting, drainage inspections and new builds as well as drain unblocking.

We’re locals serving the local community.

Drain Ranger offers … View more
Blocked Drain - We’re here to help with CCTV and Hydro Jett. As Certifying Drainlayers we do maintenance and repairs, we tackle drain laying, plotting, drainage inspections and new builds as well as drain unblocking.

We’re locals serving the local community.

Drain Ranger offers maintenance packages to suit all needs, why not take this opportunity to check what they can do for you? Just email hello@drainranger.co.nz, call 021 709 783 or visit www.drainranger.co.nz to get the ball rolling. You will never regret clean drains!
Find out more

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888 days ago

Help our monarchs!

Jacqui from Blockhouse Bay

Did you know that monarch butterflies are, right now, in overwintering mode? They will still visit your garden on sunny days, but then when it's cold or wet they 'regroup' into colonies in tall trees, sheltering on the sunny side from the cold and the wind. They can be found in parks… View moreDid you know that monarch butterflies are, right now, in overwintering mode? They will still visit your garden on sunny days, but then when it's cold or wet they 'regroup' into colonies in tall trees, sheltering on the sunny side from the cold and the wind. They can be found in parks or on golf courses, anywhere where there's tall trees.

These monarchs will wait out the winter and return to our gardens in the spring to mate and lay eggs on swan plants. They need our help! (Thanks Elizabeth Amber for these gorgeous photos!)

Please help us look after our beautiful butterflies. This website is somewhere you can learn more about them.

www.nzbutterflies.org.nz... or for more information you can email Neighbourly@nzbutterflies.org.nz.

893 days ago

Family Luncheon

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

An exciting day for our Foundation students as they complete the first semester of Certificate in Cookery, Advanced. They prepared a three course meal for 2 guests to savour. The dishes included - 

•Entrée - Buckwheat blinis with cured salmon, creme chervil and pickled golden beet
•Main -… View more
An exciting day for our Foundation students as they complete the first semester of Certificate in Cookery, Advanced. They prepared a three course meal for 2 guests to savour. The dishes included - 

•Entrée - Buckwheat blinis with cured salmon, creme chervil and pickled golden beet
•Main - Leg of lamb with mash of roots, grilled vegetables in gremolata and port jus
•Dessert - Brownie and raspberry sorbet

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896 days ago

Free garden design offer

Emma from Titirangi

Hi neighbours,

I'm a local landscaper & designer. I would like to offer my design services to someone wanting to re-do their garden space, free of cost.
I am a qualified and experienced horticulturalist and designer wanting to add more designs to my portfolio.

The only catch..the… View more
Hi neighbours,

I'm a local landscaper & designer. I would like to offer my design services to someone wanting to re-do their garden space, free of cost.
I am a qualified and experienced horticulturalist and designer wanting to add more designs to my portfolio.

The only catch..the styles I'm wanting to specialise in and promote are the beautiful cottage garden or native gardens. Although I am a big believer in supporting our natural environment also, so a cottage design could also include some natives.

And the other catch..I would install the design at my standard rate.

Please reach out if this sounds of interest.

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888 days ago

Appreciation Post

Jane from Blockhouse Bay

I want to share a fantastic sight I appreciate and acknowledge as a rare event of complete satisfaction. So I merged onto NW motorway from Waterview heading east, it was usual observation of nearly every vehicle mobilised that morning up each others business, so i proceeded to hang back to create a… View moreI want to share a fantastic sight I appreciate and acknowledge as a rare event of complete satisfaction. So I merged onto NW motorway from Waterview heading east, it was usual observation of nearly every vehicle mobilised that morning up each others business, so i proceeded to hang back to create a sizeable gap which i know can annoy others. But then it seemed everyone else around did same in unison and then suddenly the unthinkable happened, the motorway opened right up and everyone was suddenly moving at 80kms with a good gap had between each vehicle, and the sun rose and I saw that miracle folks. I got to Remuera from Blockhouse in 25 mins?! Kia Ora Westies....

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