Lynfield, Auckland

1740 days ago

Happy New Year!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Celebrate the New Year in style with a glass of New Zealand Wine! It’s our 25th Anniversary in 2020 so we also have lots to celebrate!

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1741 days ago

Auckland Transport issues road closures, parking restrictions, bus diversions for New Year's Eve celebrations

Brian from New Lynn

Britomart Block Party
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The annual Britomart Block Party is set to have partygoers celebrating until the early hours of 2020, with three venues and a street party in the heart of Britomart. The event runs from 8pm December 31 to 4am January 1, with events at 1885 and AV Club, and… View more
Britomart Block Party
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The annual Britomart Block Party is set to have partygoers celebrating until the early hours of 2020, with three venues and a street party in the heart of Britomart. The event runs from 8pm December 31 to 4am January 1, with events at 1885 and AV Club, and a party on Galway St.
Road closures
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Galway St is closed from 5pm December 30 to 3pm January 1. There are no parking restrictions in place in the area.
SkyCity and Auckland city centre
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Partiers at SkyCity can countdown to 2020 with plenty of musicians, including Ladi6, Groove Dwellers and Lavina Williams. The fireworks display at midnight can also be viewed from here. On New Year's Eve, the Federal St event runs from 5pm to midnight and the Sammy's Lounge celebration in SkyCity runs from 7pm to 3am.
Road closures
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Federal St is closed from 3am December 31 to 4am January 1. Queen St, Lorne St, High St, Victoria St West, Albert St, Durham St West, Kingston St, Darby St, Elliot St, Bowen Ave, Rutland St and Kitchener St are closed from 10pm December 31 to 2am January 1.
Parking restrictions
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Federal St, Queen St, Victoria St West and Victoria St East have parking restrictions in place from 8am December 31 to 2am January 1.
Highlife New Year's Eve
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After a two-year hiatus, Highlife is back and is holding this year's event at Ascension Wine Estate in Matakana. Event organisers promise to bring international and local live acts, dancers, gourmet food, a "heart-stopping" fireworks display, and more. The event runs from 10am December 31 to 4am January 1.
Road closures
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Matakana Rd is closed from 9am December 31 to 4am January 1. There are no parking restrictions in place in the area.
Bus diversions and stop closures
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Bus diversions and stop closures will be in place from 8pm December 31 until the last service that evening.
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1741 days ago

Report anything or find advice online...

New Zealand Police

...and get back to summer.

This summer you can report anything or find advice online and it’s quick and easy to do.

Simply go to 105.police.govt.nz and get back to camping.
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1741 days ago

The NZ House & Garden House Tours are selling fast - don’t miss out!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin. For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring New Zealand's region, please visit our website.
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1741 days ago

Cafe Cooking 101

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Café Cooking 101 course is a perfect introduction to building good skills in the kitchen.
Learn to make muffins, cookies, cheese scones, quiche and eggs benedict.
Tue 21, Wed 22, Thu 23 Jan 2020 | 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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1741 days ago

Summer boat deals too good to be true, police warn

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, hundreds of boats are stolen each year in New Zealand and police say careless buyers sucked into sweet-sounding deals this summer could risk prosecution.

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1742 days ago

Keep safe this summer!

Ministry for Primary Industries

The summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple C’s – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill… View moreThe summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple C’s – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill this summer. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, so remember these easy steps while cooking.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for more details.
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1742 days ago

Be in to win The Editors' Escape

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Let us know here would you escape with the Editors' Escape via this link and be in to win 1 of 5 double passes to NZ House & Garden House Tours.

Competition closes 15th January 2020.
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1742 days ago

All Blacks star Jordie Barrett kicked out of Melbourne Cricket Ground during Black Caps test

Brian from New Lynn

The 17-cap All Black fullback was evicted from the MCG on day three of the Black Caps' test against Australia for "bad behaviour". "The 22-year-old and 23-year-old, both New Zealand nationals, have been evicted and have incurred a 24 hour ban from the MCG," a Victoria … View moreThe 17-cap All Black fullback was evicted from the MCG on day three of the Black Caps' test against Australia for "bad behaviour". "The 22-year-old and 23-year-old, both New Zealand nationals, have been evicted and have incurred a 24 hour ban from the MCG," a Victoria Police spokeswoman told. Eyewitnesses said security at the ground were escorting people out "who had sculled two or more beers". Barrett was filmed in the MCG stands earlier in the week, wearing an old Black Caps one-day international shirt. Barrett is currently in the rugby offseason, after being part of the All Blacks' World Cup squad that were beaten by England in a disappointing semifinal exit. They ended the tournament in third place after defeating Wales in the bronze match. Barrett had a brush with the law in June last year when police were called to a house in Dunedin after the star ended up in a stranger's house in the early hours after a night out. The 22-year-old brother of Beauden Barrett was discovered by two women in a Dunedin student flat about 5am.
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1767 days ago

The Auckland CBD and public transport

Sue from New Lynn

Right now I am really over commuting around Dorkland(aka Auckland). The traffic congestion is just far too much.

I am going to give lower Albert Street a name change. Much along the lines of that movie Nightmare on Elm Street I am thinking much of Albert Street should be renamed Nightmare on… View more
Right now I am really over commuting around Dorkland(aka Auckland). The traffic congestion is just far too much.

I am going to give lower Albert Street a name change. Much along the lines of that movie Nightmare on Elm Street I am thinking much of Albert Street should be renamed Nightmare on Albert Street.

To have the NX1 and the other Shore buses converging on an area with ONLY ONE lane is ridiculous.

I use public transport in the evening to get from my place of work, on the Shore, back to New Lynn. Lower Albert Street especially from say the Shakespeare Tavern to Quay Street is pathetic now.

The awful thing is alot businesses and people using Albert Street are probably fed up to the back teeth with all the delays etc. It's like the so-called CRL is being dragged out too bloody long for many. And we have been told it could go on for another 5 bloody years. How many businesses along Albert Street in particular will go under whilst all that mess is going on????!!!!

 The mess that the Auckland CBD has become is off-putting to anyone who thinks a good outing for the day is to go into the Auckland CBD.

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1743 days ago

Brown dog roaming Hutchinson Avenue

Hitesh from New Lynn

Hi All,

For the last 2-3 weeks my parents have noticed a brown dog going up and down Hutchinson Avenue. It comes into our yard as well as down neighbours driveways. Doesn't have a collar and it has scared my parents quite a few times. Barks as soon as it sees anyone.

I dunno whose dog this … View more
Hi All,

For the last 2-3 weeks my parents have noticed a brown dog going up and down Hutchinson Avenue. It comes into our yard as well as down neighbours driveways. Doesn't have a collar and it has scared my parents quite a few times. Barks as soon as it sees anyone.

I dunno whose dog this is, but please keep it under supervision. I haven't been able to take a picture of it yet.

1742 days ago

Toyota Corolla Runx -2004

Mehvish from Mount Roskill

Year: 2004 (2004-09)
Make: TOYOTA
Model: COROLLA
Colour: Red
Submodel: RUNX
Body Style: Hatchback
Price : $5500 ONO

The car is in mint condition. First owner in nz and a lady driver. This car belongs to my mother and she’s looked after this well. There are is a small ding (pic attached)… View more
Year: 2004 (2004-09)
Make: TOYOTA
Model: COROLLA
Colour: Red
Submodel: RUNX
Body Style: Hatchback
Price : $5500 ONO

The car is in mint condition. First owner in nz and a lady driver. This car belongs to my mother and she’s looked after this well. There are is a small ding (pic attached) which is was due to a trolly at the supermarket. We got this at 25xxx (paper work provided).

The car is serviced regularly, we just had new Bridgestone tyres put in couple of months back + a brand new battery. Wof and rego both expire in 2020. All the windows are tinted to the legal requirements. The back is factory and the front two were done at hyper drive. Can provide paper work if need be.

She’s a real breeze to drive, never given us any problems. Thoroughly reliable and this model of the runx has a sun roof too. Selling as this is now a surplus to requirements.

Price: $5,500

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