Maraetai, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1574 days ago

Stowaway cat found on truck driven from Palmerston North to Auckland

Josephine Franks Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, do you recognise this cat? The lucky moggie is one life lighter after surviving a cross-country jaunt by a whisker. She was found under a truck that had travelled from Palmerston North to Auckland, but it's not known when she jumped on board.

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1572 days ago

Neighbourly 101: How to Report a Post

Neighbourly.co.nz

See any posts that don't meet the Neighbourly Guidelines? Help Neighbourly stay neighbourly by reporting concerning content. Simply click the '...' button at the bottom of a post, click 'Report this message' and select your reason for reporting. This sends a silent alert to… View moreSee any posts that don't meet the Neighbourly Guidelines? Help Neighbourly stay neighbourly by reporting concerning content. Simply click the '...' button at the bottom of a post, click 'Report this message' and select your reason for reporting. This sends a silent alert to the Neighbourly Team so the post can be reviewed against the Neighbourly Guidelines. Thanks for helping keep Neighbourly community friendly and an enjoyable place to stay connected.

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1572 days ago

We Love Aotearoa: The Black Seeds, Ladi6, and Jess B put on a free Auckland show

Danielle Clent Reporter from Auckland Stuff

A group of tourists who decided to stay in New Zealand are celebrating the country’s success managing Covid-19 by hosting two free events on Auckland’s waterfront.

Ladi6, Leisure, The Black Seeds, Jess B, Sola Rosa, Clicks, Frank Booker, Flamingo Pier, and DJ Tina Turntables will perform at … View more
A group of tourists who decided to stay in New Zealand are celebrating the country’s success managing Covid-19 by hosting two free events on Auckland’s waterfront.

Ladi6, Leisure, The Black Seeds, Jess B, Sola Rosa, Clicks, Frank Booker, Flamingo Pier, and DJ Tina Turntables will perform at Shed 10 and The Cloud as part of We ❤ Aotearoa’s evening event on August 15.

For more information and how to get tickets, check out our story.

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1572 days ago

Want to help shape the future of Neighbourly?

Neighbourly.co.nz

We are looking for members across the country to test out some exciting new features and share your thoughts. Interested? Click the link to fill out a quick survey and we will be in touch. Yes, I want to help

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1572 days ago

Making Your Place a Green space

Wyatt Landscape

Wyatt Landscape Supplies services the greater Auckland area and has been in business since 2004. We are suppliers in all things Landscaping and take a great deal of pride in knowing we offer our customers the best in service, Products and advise while also being dedicated to the trade sector of the… View moreWyatt Landscape Supplies services the greater Auckland area and has been in business since 2004. We are suppliers in all things Landscaping and take a great deal of pride in knowing we offer our customers the best in service, Products and advise while also being dedicated to the trade sector of the industry. We are very excited to be opening soon in Paerata and look forward to helping you build your garden or landscape dreams.

Our areas of expertise are in:
● Landscape Supplies
● Garden Supplies
● Bulk quarry Supplies
● Truck crane Hire
● Bulk Haulage

What makes us different from other businesses is that we provide our clients with reliable, prompt, personalized service.

We also utilise Wyatt Haulage to cart all our own products in order to be cost-effective bringing you the best price we can offer.
Visit us online

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1573 days ago

Here's our AMI Kind Neighbours Kirsty and Jeremy, nominated by Kathy Chandler from Motueka.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Here's a wee bit of a throwback to life under lockdown. Check out how this couple in Motueka helped out their neighbours who were new to the area. Have you got an unsung hero in your neighbourhood? You can make your nominations here!

"We have a lovely young couple across the road from… View more
Here's a wee bit of a throwback to life under lockdown. Check out how this couple in Motueka helped out their neighbours who were new to the area. Have you got an unsung hero in your neighbourhood? You can make your nominations here!

"We have a lovely young couple across the road from us at number 13, Glenaven Drive, called Kirsty and Jeremy. We have recently moved to Motueka and they have been very helpful and friendly right from the start. During Lockdown they did shopping for us and let us have soil from their excavations for our garden improvements. Later on, they have given us lemons, gave spare concrete when they had some delivered for themselves and watered our plants when we were able to go away and visit our new grandchild. They are gems and have made us really happy that we've chosen Motueka as our home."

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1573 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy - exercise in disguise

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Dance to your own beat in the dark for 1 hour to sounds of the 70's till now.
Wiggle and giggle whilst burning up to 420 calories for the hour!
NO CHARGE to attend. No instructor. Just dance Freestyle!

Can't dance? Not a problem! Any movement for an hour will help you shed unwanted … View more
Dance to your own beat in the dark for 1 hour to sounds of the 70's till now.
Wiggle and giggle whilst burning up to 420 calories for the hour!
NO CHARGE to attend. No instructor. Just dance Freestyle!

Can't dance? Not a problem! Any movement for an hour will help you shed unwanted calories and improve your well-being.

Wear whatever you are comfortable in and don't forget your water!

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1574 days ago

Have you experienced racism in Aotearoa?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Oscar-winning filmmaker and actor Taika Waititi is portraying “the voice of racism” in an initiative that aims to stamp out the problem in Aotearoa.
He has voiced racist comments – such as “go back to where you came from” – made to New Zealanders as part of the Human … View more
Hi neighbours, Oscar-winning filmmaker and actor Taika Waititi is portraying “the voice of racism” in an initiative that aims to stamp out the problem in Aotearoa.
He has voiced racist comments – such as “go back to where you came from” – made to New Zealanders as part of the Human Rights Commission’s Give Nothing to Racism campaign, published by the commission on an interactive webpage. Have you experienced racism in Aotearoa? Share your story in the comments section.

1574 days ago

Garde Manger Tasting Plate

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Here is a Diploma cooks Garde Manger assessment Tasting plate which involves:
1. Fillet round fish - today is Blue Cod.
2. Smoke one side off to make a Smoked mousse and garnish of the same fish flakes on top.
3. Use second side to serve as crudo.
4. Pickle cucumber and radish.
5. Make Petit… View more
Here is a Diploma cooks Garde Manger assessment Tasting plate which involves:
1. Fillet round fish - today is Blue Cod.
2. Smoke one side off to make a Smoked mousse and garnish of the same fish flakes on top.
3. Use second side to serve as crudo.
4. Pickle cucumber and radish.
5. Make Petit Salad.
6. Make Grissini.
7. Present on dinner plate or platter.

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1574 days ago

One Kiwi's trash is another's free furniture

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.

If you have an project that you'd like to show off – … View more
Hi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.

If you have an project that you'd like to show off – whether you’ve given something a fresh coat of paint or entirely changed its use – enter it into Resene's Upcycling Awards on Neighbourly here. Entries close at midnight on August 2, 2020. Four great prizes worth $500 are up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy card.

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1575 days ago

New Zealand's most magical flight is half price

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Our reporter Brook Sabin reckons this is one trip every Kiwi should try to do in their lifetime. Read more on the link below. Would you do it?

1575 days ago

Share your cuisine, crafts and talent at Auckland Diwali Festival

The Team from Auckland Council

The hunt is on for the best Indian cuisine, crafts and performances for this year’s Auckland Diwali Festival, which is due to be celebrated on 31 October and 1 November 2020.

Applications for stallholders close Sunday, 2 August and applications for performers close on Friday, 7 August.

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1575 days ago

A festival of aroha – Let's make Matariki a public holiday in 2021

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.

Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.

Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster,… View more
Hi neighbours,

Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.

Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.

Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster, in the night sky, the festival marks the start of te Mātahi o te tau, the new year.

Once a casualty of colonisation, Matariki’s comeback has fostered greater use of te reo Māori, and recognition for Māori customary practices.

We believe it is past time to officially acknowledge all Matariki stands for in our national calendar. To learn more about Stuff's campaign, click here

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1579 days ago

Poll: Is the Government doing enough to stop recyclable materials going to landfill?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

The Government has thrown $124 million at reducing the country’s growing waste pile, but not everyone agrees that’s enough.

Local Government NZ says the funding should be matched with a “strategic waste plan”, with the goal for New Zealand to be able to process its own waste onshore.

In … View more
The Government has thrown $124 million at reducing the country’s growing waste pile, but not everyone agrees that’s enough.

Local Government NZ says the funding should be matched with a “strategic waste plan”, with the goal for New Zealand to be able to process its own waste onshore.

In the last decade, the amount of waste at council landfills has increased by 48 per cent.

To read more, click here.

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Is the Government doing enough to stop recyclable materials going to landfill?
  • 13.4% Yes, more money and time is better spent elsewhere
    13.4% Complete
  • 86.6% No, NZ's waste and recycling system needs more focus
    86.6% Complete
2903 votes
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