Maraetai, Auckland

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

3320 days ago

Stevenson residents emphatic: they don't want to move

Reporter Eastern Courier

Stevenson Village social housing in East Auckland was put on the market last month, unsettling its retired residents.

"To me it feels like death."

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3319 days ago

Parris' hard work is paying off

Reporter Eastern Courier

Parris Goebel's edgy choreography and lucrative dance career have been recognised with an Arts Foundation New Generation Award. The 25-year-old dance sensation was born and raised in Manurewa and attended Point View School in Dannemora.

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3319 days ago

Stay safe these holidays

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Take a page out of Mark Vette’s book, look out for your local community this summer, be careful and keep your speeds down: at.govt.nz...

3319 days ago

New rules around home pools this summer

Communications Team from Auckland Council

The government has repealed the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 from 1 January 2017.
New rules are now part of the Building Act 2004. You still need a fence or other complying barrier for existing and new pools. bit.ly...

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3319 days ago

Registrations open for children's summer reading programme

Communications from Franklin Local Board

Auckland Libraries’ Kia Māia te Whai - Dare to Explore reading adventure is a fun, free way for children aged 5-13 to keep learning, reading and building their language skills over the summer holidays. This year's programme starts 12 December. Click link below for more information and to … View moreAuckland Libraries’ Kia Māia te Whai - Dare to Explore reading adventure is a fun, free way for children aged 5-13 to keep learning, reading and building their language skills over the summer holidays. This year's programme starts 12 December. Click link below for more information and to register.

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3319 days ago

Proudly supporting junior football - plus giving away great prizes!

McDonald's

We’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their … View moreWe’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their communities. A special congratulations to our 2016 Junior Football Coaches of the Year! Recognise anyone in your community?

We want to get even more Kiwi kids outdoors this summer and practicing their football skills for next season. That’s why we’ve partnered with Neighbourly to give away 60 football and bottle prize packs! Find out how to win!
Enter now

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3320 days ago

'Don't go to beach alone'

Reporter Eastern Courier

Police are warning young women not to go to east Auckland beaches alone after reports of men doing indecent acts at Mellons Bay Beach, near Howick.

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3320 days ago

Got an active Kiwi kid? Share a photo and WIN football prize packs.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do … View moreKiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do is share a photo below of the smallest members of your family outdoors with their football and you could win one of 60 football and bottle prize packs.

Please note: any photos shared below may star on Stuff.co.nz next week! Your football loving Kiwi kid could be famous!

Post your photo below to enter the draw.

T&Cs apply.

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3320 days ago

Community venues available for hire

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Our community venues are affordable and easy to book online. Find out more at OurAuckland: bit.ly...

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3320 days ago

Westhaven to City cycle route

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Feedback is open on the propose cycle route until 18 December, have your say now: at.govt.nz...

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3320 days ago

Basic supplies

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Do you have your basic supplies ready if you are stuck at home or have to leave in a hurry? Make a plan today to work out what you need, who can help you and who might need your help.
www.happens.nz...

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3320 days ago

Give Local at FreshChoice

FreshChoice New Zealand

We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.

Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends … View more
We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.

Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends and family to look out for specially-marked Give Local trolleys in all FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.

You have until New Years’ Day to drop-off your contributions. We look forward to seeing you in-store!
Learn more

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3321 days ago

Retirement village staff set high standards

Reporter Eastern Courier

Metlifecare Highlands retirement village has stood out above the rest in winning two awards; the Most Improved Manager and the Emerging Talent Award, at the recent Metlifecare Staff Awards.

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3323 days ago

Win vouchers for the Auckland Night Noodle Markets!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The world famous Night Noodle Markets are coming to Auckland next week, taking over Victoria Park from Wednesday Nov 30 - Sunday Dec 4. With over 20 vendors serving food from across the Asian continent, plus non-stop entertainment and free entry, this is an event not to miss. There's also a … View moreThe world famous Night Noodle Markets are coming to Auckland next week, taking over Victoria Park from Wednesday Nov 30 - Sunday Dec 4. With over 20 vendors serving food from across the Asian continent, plus non-stop entertainment and free entry, this is an event not to miss. There's also a chance to win a trip to the UK flying Singapore Airlines!

We're excited to have 50 x $5 vouchers to give away - just like or thank this post to be in the draw! Find out more about the event.
Find out more

3324 days ago

Korean school provides learning for seniors

Liu Chen Reporter from Eastern Courier

The Silver School, operated by the Korean Positive Ageing Charitable Trust, celebrated its fourth anniversary last month. It provides sessions for seniors on cooking, dancing, music, social services and politics.

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