Mangere Bridge, Auckland

Seen anything suspicious lately?

Seen anything suspicious lately?

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1122 days ago

Lockdown extended - help a small business

David Downs from SOS Business

Urgh - another week of lockdown. Another week of no coffee, missing takeaways, and shaggy hair. Please consider helping a small business by buying a voucher for that thing you miss the most - they get the cash now, when they need it, and you can look forward to using your voucher when we can. … View moreUrgh - another week of lockdown. Another week of no coffee, missing takeaways, and shaggy hair. Please consider helping a small business by buying a voucher for that thing you miss the most - they get the cash now, when they need it, and you can look forward to using your voucher when we can. Win/win.

1119 days ago

Covid-19 champions: Sleeping in a drop-in centre to make sure community is fed

Josephine Franks Reporter from Manukau Courier

Kia ora neighbours, Debbie Munroe from Waka of Caring is Stuff's Covid Champion today.
Debbie has been sleeping in the drop-in centre since lockdown started, handing out food parcels, getting people into emergency housing and being an all-round hero.
Read more about Debbie via the link … View more
Kia ora neighbours, Debbie Munroe from Waka of Caring is Stuff's Covid Champion today.
Debbie has been sleeping in the drop-in centre since lockdown started, handing out food parcels, getting people into emergency housing and being an all-round hero.
Read more about Debbie via the link below.

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1118 days ago

Māori Language Week 💚

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland

Happy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞

Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.

Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later

We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment … View more
Happy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞

Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.

Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later

We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment below some phrases you know 💚

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1118 days ago

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View more
Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

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1118 days ago

Snap crackle pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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1118 days ago

Make your move in 2022

Manukau Institute of Technology

Get real support, from real people, from day one when you are welcomed into the MIT whānau.

Together we'll take your passions and strengths and turn them into a rewarding career that makes a real difference.

Make it real at MIT. Come join us, where the best makers are made.
Learn more

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1121 days ago

Poll: What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to… View more
Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to come up with a better name, but has ruled out “Busey McBusface”.

What do you think the vaccination buses should be called?

Here are some ideas readers have emailed in to Stuff, but feel free to comment your own!

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What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?
  • 42.5% The Jabba Waka
    42.5% Complete
  • 19.3% Vax to the Future
    19.3% Complete
  • 16.5% Mr Pricky
    16.5% Complete
  • 5.8% The Vaccination Tour
    5.8% Complete
  • 4.7% Double Jab Ute
    4.7% Complete
  • 11.2% Other (please comment)
    11.2% Complete
553 votes
1120 days ago

Free food parcel

Sheetal Neighbourly Lead from Onehunga

I have a food parcel available to anyone who needs it. Will leave on doorstep for contactless pickup. I'm fully vaccinated.

1120 days ago

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN WHILST STILL IN LOCK-DOWN!!

Debbie from Wholesale Meats Direct - Onehunga

CREATE YOUR FAVOURITE INSPIRED DISH USING ONE OF OUR MEAT PRODUCTS AND GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN A $50 MEAT PACK!
Conditions: You must have ordered online during level 4 lockdown, received and use one of our MEAT products as the FEATURED INGREDIENT in your dish!
Send us a photo of your dish and a photo… View more
CREATE YOUR FAVOURITE INSPIRED DISH USING ONE OF OUR MEAT PRODUCTS AND GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN A $50 MEAT PACK!
Conditions: You must have ordered online during level 4 lockdown, received and use one of our MEAT products as the FEATURED INGREDIENT in your dish!
Send us a photo of your dish and a photo of your family or yourself enjoying your creation and what inspired you. Send to accounts@wholesalemeatsdirect.co.nz

The best 6 photo’s will then go into the draw to win a $50 MEAT PACK! The winner will be notified via email.

Entries close TUESDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2021

HAVEN’T ORDERED ANYTHING DURING LOCK-DOWN? ALL GOOD! JUST JUMP ONLINE AND ORDER TODAY!
www.wholesalemeatsdirect.co.nz...

We have a huge range of fresh and frozen products and it will be deliver to your door contact less.

1121 days ago

Auckland's south and west need more than just Covid jabs

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, Two big lockdowns and the GFC before them will leave more scars on Auckland's most vulnerable communities. Is it time for more than a crisis response? Read the article below:

1120 days ago

Māori Language Week 💚

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland

We hope everyone is enjoying Māori Language Week 💚

Today, we thought we'd share two common phrases which you can start to practice and use when talking to your friends, whānau or work colleagues.

Ngā mihi nui | Thanks so much
Kia pai te rā | Have a good day

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1120 days ago

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View more
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga!
See more

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1121 days ago

Recipe: Salmon in filo pastry

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Salmon in Filo Pastry with Lemon Beurre Blanc prepared by our Advanced student, Timmika from home.
This is a versatile recipe that can be made with different types of fish and wraps the fish in a parcel of filo pastry.
Recipe out now.

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1121 days ago

Kids Creativity Challenge

Lisa Beale from Beautification Trust

Our friends at Conscious Kids NZ are running an awesome initiative to keep the kids busy in lockdown! They get to learn how reuse, recycle & repurpose all while getting busy and creative.

Check out the details in the Read More link below, share your creations and be in to win!

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1122 days ago

Happy Māori Language Week

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland

Ngā mihi o te wiki o te reo Māori e hoa mā | Happy Māori Language Week

Māori Language Week has officially started across Aotearoa. Throughout the week, we will be posting common words which you can start to use in everyday conversations such as kia pai te rā which means have a great day ⭐

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