Lynfield, Auckland

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1229 days ago

Birdsong

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

Be entertained by feathered friends enticed to your garden by making your own bird feeder painted in favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own.

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1230 days ago

Is New Regent St really NZ's most beautiful street?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We're looking into how some common claims about NZ stack up and would be interested in your thoughts on whether New Regent Street in Christchurch deserves its title of 'NZ's most beautiful street'. Do you think it is the best-looking street in the country? Or is … View more
Hi everyone,
We're looking into how some common claims about NZ stack up and would be interested in your thoughts on whether New Regent Street in Christchurch deserves its title of 'NZ's most beautiful street'. Do you think it is the best-looking street in the country? Or is there another street you think is more beautiful? Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it included in an article. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

1230 days ago

Niños Latinos - Experiencia Multicultural

Karmen from Three Kings

Multicultural activities to celebrate our Latin heritage.
Learn and practice Spanish. Celebrate national events.
Traditional arts/crafts, music, dance, kids games, books, stories.
Try and make some famous Latin foods and drinks.
Every week different activities.
Welcome to wear your traditional … View more
Multicultural activities to celebrate our Latin heritage.
Learn and practice Spanish. Celebrate national events.
Traditional arts/crafts, music, dance, kids games, books, stories.
Try and make some famous Latin foods and drinks.
Every week different activities.
Welcome to wear your traditional clothes and bring some games, books, food to share.
Great place to meet new friends.
$25 pp or $20 with monthly enrolment. $30 for 2
Kids any age and background welcome.
Stay connected to your roots!
Please book here: hape.school.nz...

Every Saturday 10am-12.30pm, 1 Penrhyn rd, Mt Eden

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1231 days ago

Cardiovascular Research Unit Auckland City Hospital

Auckland District Health Board

Are you on treatment for heart failure? Is your ejection fraction 40% or less?

If so, you could participate in a clinical trial!

ADHB Cardiovascular Research Unit is taking part in an international study looking at

IV iron replacement therapy in heart failure patients.
Transport and … View more
Are you on treatment for heart failure? Is your ejection fraction 40% or less?

If so, you could participate in a clinical trial!

ADHB Cardiovascular Research Unit is taking part in an international study looking at

IV iron replacement therapy in heart failure patients.
Transport and parking is paid for by the study.
For more obligation-free information please contact:

Cardiovascular Research Unit
Email: CVRU@adhb.govt.nz or phone 021 893 592
Learn more

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1231 days ago

Legal battle over Auckland's Queen St on hold as upgrade accelerates

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, legal action next month against Auckland Council has been put on hold as the upgrade of downtown Queen St accelerates.

Some landlords and the Heart of the City retail promotion group had been due to mount a High Court challenge to the council’s project to make the retail … View more
Kia ora neighbours, legal action next month against Auckland Council has been put on hold as the upgrade of downtown Queen St accelerates.

Some landlords and the Heart of the City retail promotion group had been due to mount a High Court challenge to the council’s project to make the retail strip more people-friendly and less of a traffic thoroughfare.

The council will complete the first section within weeks, and will strip out plastic sticks and concrete blocks put in place during 2020’s Covid-19 lockdown to widen footpaths and remove traffic lanes.

Read the full story by clicking below.

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1231 days ago

Breeze through our quick survey, and be in to win 1 of 3 $100 Prezzy Cards!

Community Think

Share your thoughts and opinions about living in Auckland through COVID-19 and what this means to you today. Be in to win 1 of 3 $100 Prezzy Cards!

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1231 days ago

Go behind-the-scenes in Stuff's newsroom

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Ever wondered why we cover the stories that we do? Or what our policy is on swear words on Stuff? What about why the homepage greets you with 'Kia ora, Aotearoa!' and not 'Hello, New Zealand!' ?

The Backstory is an occasional email newsletter giving you … View more
Hi neighbours,

Ever wondered why we cover the stories that we do? Or what our policy is on swear words on Stuff? What about why the homepage greets you with 'Kia ora, Aotearoa!' and not 'Hello, New Zealand!' ?

The Backstory is an occasional email newsletter giving you behind-the-scenes insight into stories and newsroom decisions, from Stuff Editor Patrick Crewdson. It's sent every one to two weeks and it's free!

Sign up here.

If there's an element of Stuff's operations you'd like the inside scoop on, email Patrick with suggestions here.

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1231 days ago

Our Young Ones On The Roads

Kim Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

I was gifted this poem when I was 15 and taking Driving Lessons back in the day. It had a profound affect.
TOO MANY OF OUR YOUNG AND LOVED ONES ARE DYING ON OUR ROADS.
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Please God I’m Only 17

The day I died was an … View more
I was gifted this poem when I was 15 and taking Driving Lessons back in the day. It had a profound affect.
TOO MANY OF OUR YOUNG AND LOVED ONES ARE DYING ON OUR ROADS.
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Please God I’m Only 17

The day I died was an ordinary school day. How I wish I had taken the bus. But I was too cool for the bus. I remember how I wheedled the car out of my mom, “special favor” I pleaded. “All of the kids drive.”
When the 2:50 bell rang, I threw all my books in the locker. I was free until 8:40 tomorrow morning. I ran to the parking log, excited at the thought of driving a car and being my own boss. Freel!

It doesn’t matter how the accident happened. I was goofing off – going too fast- taking crazy chances. But I was enjoying my freedom and having fun. The last thing I remember was passing an old lady who seemed to be going awfully slow, I heard a deafening crash. I felt a terrible jolt. Glass and steel flew everywhere. My whole body seemed to be turning inside out. I heard myself scream.

Suddenly I was awakened; it was very quiet. A police officer was standing over me. Then I saw a doctor. My body was mangled. I was saturated in blood. Pieces of jagged glass were sticking out all over. Strange that I couldn’t feel anything.

Hey, don’t pull that sheet over my head! I can’t be dead. I’m only 17. I’ve got a date tonight. I’m supposed to grow up and have a wonderful life. I haven’t lived yet. I can’t be dead!

Later I was placed in a drawer. My folks had to identify me. Why did they have to see mee like this? Why did I have to look at Mom’s eyes when she faced the most terrifying ordeal of her life? Dad suddenly looked like he was an old man. He told the man in charge, “Yes , he is my son.”

The funeral was a weird experience. I saw all of my relatives and friends walk toward the casket. They passed by, one by one, and looked at me with the saddest eyes I’ve ever seen. Some of my buddies were crying. A few of the girls touched my hand and sobbed as they walked away.

Please – somebody – wake me up! Get me out of here! I can’t bear to see my mom and dad so broken up. My grandparents are so racked with grief that they can hardly walk. My brothers and sisters are like zombies. They move like robots. In a daze, everybody. No one can believe this. And I can’t believe it either.

Please don’t bury me! I’m not dead! I have a lot of living to do! I want to laugh and run again. I want to sing and dance.
Please don’t put me in the ground. I promise if you give me just one more chance God, I’ll be the most careful driver in the whole world.
All I want is one more chance!

Please, God, I am only 17!
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Very, very powerful. I have not read this for quite a while and every time I do, I realize that we have only once chance at this amazing life that God has given us. Some of our mistakes we get a “do over” with, but there are many times that our mistakes are either life changing or life ending.
I strongly encourage all parents of young drivers to give this to them as a gift, yes a gift……it is literally a gift that could save their life and the lives of their friends.

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1232 days ago

Fostering an enjoyment of learning!

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

Every student has different strengths and weaknesses when it comes to learning. Customised tutoring programmes help ensure your child is learning effectively in a way that works for him or her.

Come and see how NumberWorks'nWords maths and English professional tutoring programmes can help.

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1232 days ago

And the winners are...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora koutou!

You don't have to cast your eyes too far down a newspaper or watch the news to know that Aotearoa's weather can be rather unpredictable.

To help you dress and gear-up for those crisp winter mornings, we have $1000 worth of Torpedo7 Gift Cards to share between 10… View more
Kia ora koutou!

You don't have to cast your eyes too far down a newspaper or watch the news to know that Aotearoa's weather can be rather unpredictable.

To help you dress and gear-up for those crisp winter mornings, we have $1000 worth of Torpedo7 Gift Cards to share between 10 lucky members. 
   
If your name's on the list, get in touch with us to claim your prize! If you know any of your neighbours listed, be sure to give them a neighbourly congrats! 

Well done to:
Jonathan Howe from Gisborne
Alaina Luxmore from Auckland
Kelly Ryan from Ngāruawāhia
Hunish Segran from Pukekohe
Kirsten Mcmullen from Christchurch
Fereti Lualua from Auckland
Saniya Thompson from Invercargill
Annelize Kratz from Wellington
Kate Bonne from Christchurch
Martyn Simes from Whangārei

Stay safe and warm and remember to keep checking in to Neighbourly for more giveaways from the team!

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1233 days ago

A special offer for Neighbourly members!

The Team from HelloFresh

Hi Neighbours, make simply delicious dinners with HelloFresh! Start today and use code “NEIGHBOUR” for up to $100 off pre-portioned fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. You can dish up some of our all time favourites as rated by Kiwis.

This includes wholesome dishes like:
• … View more
Hi Neighbours, make simply delicious dinners with HelloFresh! Start today and use code “NEIGHBOUR” for up to $100 off pre-portioned fresh ingredients delivered right to your door. You can dish up some of our all time favourites as rated by Kiwis.

This includes wholesome dishes like:
• Lamb Shortloin & Mint Chimichurri with Honey-Roasted Carrots & Pistachios
• Southern Crumbed Chicken Tacos with Charred Corn Slaw & Garlic Aioli

HelloFresh is flexible around your schedule with no lock-in contracts, 20+ recipes to choose from each week, and plan sizes to suit every household!
Use code now

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1233 days ago

Waiheke community vows Kennedy Point marina fight 'ain’t over yet'

Reporter Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours,

Opponents of the marina at Kennedy Point have vowed to continue their fight, even as construction at Pūtiki Bay gathers pace.

Hundreds packed the Ostend War Memorial Hall on Sunday, with Whaea Kathryn Ngapo​ opening with a statement that became the theme of the afternoon: … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Opponents of the marina at Kennedy Point have vowed to continue their fight, even as construction at Pūtiki Bay gathers pace.

Hundreds packed the Ostend War Memorial Hall on Sunday, with Whaea Kathryn Ngapo​ opening with a statement that became the theme of the afternoon: “It ain’t over yet”.

The meeting closed a week when tensions flared at the beach occupation. On Thursday, police descended on the beach and three protesters were arrested.

Ngā uri o Ngāti Pāoa (descendents of Ngāti Pāoa) are the force behind the occupation and the 15,000-strong petition for Council and government to instigate a review of the consent.

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1236 days ago

Found cat

Ewa from Avondale

Black and white cat seen on Great North Rd in Avondale by the bus stop. Some good people left cat biscuits for him/her.

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1233 days ago

Wooden desk

Nandini from Mount Roskill

Heavy student desk for free. used well a coat of polish would make it look as new.

Free

1234 days ago

Apprenticeship opportunities in Auckland

Competenz

Kick start your career with an apprenticeship and learn on the job while getting paid! Check out our current job listings in Auckland:
Print apprenticeship
Fabrication apprenticeship

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