Mellons Bay, Auckland

561 days ago

The cost of living is going up...

The Team from NZ Compare

But your Broadband and Power bills don't need to Neighbours!

It can be stressful to find more ways to save money. Comparing your bills using NZ Compare is one simple way you can cut costs!

It only takes a couple of minutes to check if you're on the right plan, for the right price. … View more
But your Broadband and Power bills don't need to Neighbours!

It can be stressful to find more ways to save money. Comparing your bills using NZ Compare is one simple way you can cut costs!

It only takes a couple of minutes to check if you're on the right plan, for the right price. Remember the longer you leave it, the more money you could be choosing to spend instead of SAVE.

Read our guide on how to save on your Broadband and Power bills OR ring our NZ-based Customer Support Team on 0508 226 672 Monday-Friday 10am-6pm. They're here to help!
Check ways to save

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562 days ago

Rainfall & thunderstorms for Auckland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Thunderstorms are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening (9 May) due to an active front. Some of these thunderstorms may become severe, producing localised torrential rain in excess of 40 mm/h and a slight chance of a damaging tornado.

Here's what you need to know:
- Surface and/or flash … View more
Thunderstorms are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening (9 May) due to an active front. Some of these thunderstorms may become severe, producing localised torrential rain in excess of 40 mm/h and a slight chance of a damaging tornado.

Here's what you need to know:
- Surface and/or flash flooding is possible, especially about streams, rivers or narrow valleys - this may also lead to slips.
- Driving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain. If any tornadoes occur, they will only affect very localised areas.
- Thunderstorm activity is expected to ease in Auckland in the early evening of Tuesday.

For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil Defence Get Ready website.
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11:20am Update: There is flooding on West Coast beaches, and schools have been evacuated due to flooding.
12pm Update: Auckland Mayor declares State of Emergency. “I am urging Aucklanders to remain calm but be vigilant. Please stay away from floodwaters and open drains. It is important that you follow the official advice of Auckland Emergency Management and Auckland Transport.”

Keep up with live updates on the Stuff website.

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562 days ago

Sign Language Week

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

Deaf Aotearoa organises NZSL Week to raise awareness of the language and culture of New Zealand’s Deaf community.

Did you know NZSL has its own grammatical structure and ways of expressing ideas?

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562 days ago

People's Choice Award

Pukekohe Business Association

Check out the list of finalists involved in the Pukekohe Business Excellence Awards and cast a vote for your favourite business! The business that receives the highest number of votes from the public, will take home the coveted People's Choice Award at the upcoming awards evening on Saturday, … View moreCheck out the list of finalists involved in the Pukekohe Business Excellence Awards and cast a vote for your favourite business! The business that receives the highest number of votes from the public, will take home the coveted People's Choice Award at the upcoming awards evening on Saturday, July 22nd.

You may vote for more than one business, however, you can only cast one vote per business.
Find out more

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562 days ago

Heavy rain warning and thunderstorm watch issued for Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

Click on 'Read More' to find out everything you need to know to get ready for the Orange Heavy Rain Warning and Severe Thunderstorm Watch tomorrow (Tuesday 9 May).
Stay safe Aucklander.

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588 days ago

Mayor and Auckland Council's emergency declaration 'came too late'

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, during Auckland’s worst ever rainfall event, Mayor Wayne Brown and Auckland Council declared a state of emergency “too late” to reassure the public.

The findings of an independent review into Auckland Council’s response to the devastating January floods were released … View more
Kia ora neighbours, during Auckland’s worst ever rainfall event, Mayor Wayne Brown and Auckland Council declared a state of emergency “too late” to reassure the public.

The findings of an independent review into Auckland Council’s response to the devastating January floods were released on Wednesday.

Former police commissioner Mike Bush, the head of the independent review panel, presented key findings of the report at a stand-up in Auckland CBD.

What do you think of the findings of the review?

Read the full story at the link below

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563 days ago

Volunteers wanted

Andrea Lun from South Auckland House of Science

South Auckland House of Science relies on volunteers to service the primary school students of East/South Auckland. Ways you can help:
- pick up and/or deliver kits
- help process the kits for the next school (cleaning and restocking the consumables in the kits)
We operate on a fortnightly loan … View more
South Auckland House of Science relies on volunteers to service the primary school students of East/South Auckland. Ways you can help:
- pick up and/or deliver kits
- help process the kits for the next school (cleaning and restocking the consumables in the kits)
We operate on a fortnightly loan system and require help on Thursday, Friday or the following Monday. Here are the dates for Term 2:
18th ,19th May or 22nd May
1st , 2nd or 6th June (Tues)
15th, 16th or 19th June
29th or 30th June

Please email Andrea at southauckland@houseofscience.nz or phone/text 0211297570 for more details. Thanks!

563 days ago

Live Stronger for Longer

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Download the free Nymbl app, and with just 10 minutes a day you can stay active and improve your balance. Find out more

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564 days ago

SOLD Haier 8kg top loader washing machine

Joanne from Half Moon Bay

Haier 8kg top loader washing machine. Model number is HWT80AW1 top loader. Works perfectly. No damage. Dimensions are 560mm wide x 560mm deep x 960mm high. Includes inlet and outlet hose. Pick up is highland park, east Auckland.

Price: $300

564 days ago

Pure South Grass Fed Beef, Lamb and Venison

Puresouthshop.com

Real flavour begins on our family farms, where we take a wholesome approach to farming and allow the goodness of the land to do its work.

With a mild climate and ample space our farms are ideally suited to natural farming methods, the highest standards of animal welfare and sustainable … View more
Real flavour begins on our family farms, where we take a wholesome approach to farming and allow the goodness of the land to do its work.

With a mild climate and ample space our farms are ideally suited to natural farming methods, the highest standards of animal welfare and sustainable environmental care. We produce world class grass fed red meat with a flavourful taste and tender eating quality.

Produce of Alliance, New Zealand’s only 100% farmer-owned red meat co-operative.
Shop now

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564 days ago

SCAM ALERT

Anaru from Pakuranga Heights

For those who bank with Kiwibank.
I received a txt saying my account has been put on hold and to click the link.
Thing is, I don't have a kiwibank account.
Good thing is, Google blocked it from my messages and put it in the spam and blocked section.
If you have a kiwibank account and you … View more
For those who bank with Kiwibank.
I received a txt saying my account has been put on hold and to click the link.
Thing is, I don't have a kiwibank account.
Good thing is, Google blocked it from my messages and put it in the spam and blocked section.
If you have a kiwibank account and you receive similar message. It's best you go show kiwibank so they can sort something out.
I will try put a screen shot up (in comments) of the txt and cell number it came from.
Be safe.

565 days ago

Pendulum Wave

Jeanette from Half Moon Bay

During Covid lockdown I made a pendulum wave as shown in the video. Before I dismantle it maybe there is a person or local school who would like this. It can still be improved on with a bit of tweeking and great for physics students. It is free . Phone me 0274984764
I do have a video of the wave … View more
During Covid lockdown I made a pendulum wave as shown in the video. Before I dismantle it maybe there is a person or local school who would like this. It can still be improved on with a bit of tweeking and great for physics students. It is free . Phone me 0274984764
I do have a video of the wave in motion, even forming a double helix but I cant download on this site

565 days ago

Trust a farmer to give us their opinion.

PGG Wrightson

The new range of Line7 performance workwear has been designed, developed and tested by you – New Zealand farmers. We asked, listened, and collaborated directly with farmers in the making of this gear. We tested and re-tested in on-farm environments. We re-engineered what farming workwear can be … View moreThe new range of Line7 performance workwear has been designed, developed and tested by you – New Zealand farmers. We asked, listened, and collaborated directly with farmers in the making of this gear. We tested and re-tested in on-farm environments. We re-engineered what farming workwear can be with your needs front of mind. We brought our decades of experience creating world-class performance gear. Add to that a legacy of Kiwi innovation, a challenger spirit and a practical attitude that’s been part of Line 7 since we started back in 1963.

Every detail has been reviewed and refined – without overlooking the obvious. Breathable, flexible, functional and comfortable, while still being supremely durable and waterproof. Made to fit farmers of all shapes and sizes, with a dedicated range for women. Built to last, and last a bit longer still, with an included repair kit that means you can fix it up quickly yourself.

Now take it out there, try it on and put it to the test. Wear it out and wear it again. We’re pretty damn confident you won’t be disappointed.
Find out more

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565 days ago

Keyboards master on East FM, Saturday from 3pm...

Phil from Farm Cove

He’s a musician’s musician, Liam Ryan, and getting NZ Music Month off on the right note it’s a pleasure to have him as featured artist on tomorrow’s She’ll Be Right on Saturdays Show with PJ Taylor, 3-7pm (NZ time, May 6) on East FM.
There are many musician's musicians in this … View more
He’s a musician’s musician, Liam Ryan, and getting NZ Music Month off on the right note it’s a pleasure to have him as featured artist on tomorrow’s She’ll Be Right on Saturdays Show with PJ Taylor, 3-7pm (NZ time, May 6) on East FM.
There are many musician's musicians in this musically lush wetland, and Liam Ryan easily fits that billing, having played keys with everyone. And of retirement age, there’s no sign of him slowing up soon. He’s just played with nine different bands and musical line-ups over the summer period. You don’t get more in-demand than that.
For beginners, he was in The Narcs, and has played with Midge Marsden for more than 40 years and Rodger Fox Big Band for a dozen.
He continues to release very cool and interesting solo albums, and is playing, recording and producing with artists such as Amin Yossef, Sarah Spicer and Evan Silva.
There’s also his long official association with the National Jazz Festival Tauranga, as a music educator, and management of the National Youth Jazz Competition, so there is plenty to chat about his career in music in a phone interview chat at 4pm. His website is www.torchmusic.co.nz...
We’ll play plenty of music Liam has been associated with, and that means lots of different styles. And because it’s NZ Music Month, we’re only playing Kiwi music on She’ll Be Right Shows through May.
East FM is East Auckland’s fair-dinkum community-powered public service radio station, on 88.1FM and 107.1FM on local frequencies, nationally and globally at www.eastfm.nz... and on app iHeart Radio.
She’ll Be Right - it’s all about the vibe; it’s all about the groove. And this Saturday, it’s with great respect that we celebrate Liam Ryan Day. – PJ (actually me, human created content; not robot…)

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566 days ago

House hold items

Te Ara from Botany Downs

SENEGENCE makeup with makeup case bulk sale

Price: $150

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