Mount Albert, Auckland

Try your local FreshChoice Epsom

Fresh Choice

Hey Epsom, are you tired of same, same? Why not try different, different? Now there’s a fresher choice, just around the corner at FreshChoice Epsom.

Our friendly team are waiting with a warm welcome. We think you'll like what you see; the freshest of fresh produce, an expert butcher, … View moreHey Epsom, are you tired of same, same? Why not try different, different? Now there’s a fresher choice, just around the corner at FreshChoice Epsom.

Our friendly team are waiting with a warm welcome. We think you'll like what you see; the freshest of fresh produce, an expert butcher, knowledgeable fishmonger and delicious local bakery goods – all with prices so great, they may as well be called mate’s rates! So why not pop in for your next top-up? You might even find yourself coming back, most people do.

Come find us at, FreshChoice Epsom, 233 Greenland West. Find out more

Labour Weekend waste collection changes

Cathy McIntosh from Albert-Eden Local Board

Labour Day is coming.
All council roadside collections will be collected a day later. All collections return to normal 31 Oct 2022
More information at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

Get fit while having fun...

Sarah Moore from Froot Camp

It's the time of year where we see a heap of new faces at Froot Camp - and we'd love to see yours! Froot Camp has been running in Auckland Domain for 6 years - a completely free bootcamp designed to get you fit while filling your lungs with fresh air.

We train three times per week:
… View moreIt's the time of year where we see a heap of new faces at Froot Camp - and we'd love to see yours! Froot Camp has been running in Auckland Domain for 6 years - a completely free bootcamp designed to get you fit while filling your lungs with fresh air.

We train three times per week:
Tuesday + Thursday 6pm-7pm
Saturday 9am-10am

All you need to do is turn up with your water bottle and friendly face.

We meet at the back of the Museum (if you can see the cannons you're on the wrong side). Don't be late - we move around the Domain and leave bang on 6pm! We'd love to see you soon :)

Volunteers Needed

Claire from Mount Roskill

Enjoy new friends and experience a rewarding time helping others in your community. Become a volunteer support companion with Amitabha Hospice Service. Please find more information online www.amitabhahospice.org...

Whakatāne – Rewind | Connect | Reset

Whakatane District Council

Escape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural … View moreEscape to Whakatāne this summer in the sunny Eastern Bay of Plenty – we are the most beautiful place in the country, Supreme Winner in the Keep NZ Beautiful Awards.

We’re also the home of NZ’s most loved beach at Ōhope. Then there’s the wide open spaces, the immersive cultural experiences, the outdoor adventure, the eco experiences and so much more. Summer like this? #DiscoverOurLocal Find out more

STOP TREATING SOIL LIKE DIRT

Yates

Nourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a … View moreNourish the soil and the soil will nourish you! Healthy soil is at the very foundation of gardening success - and life itself - and this National Gardening Week Yates wants to help you grow good soil.

We’ve pulled together a bunch of ways to measure your soil health – how about planting a pair of undies to find out how healthy your soil is? Or try a quick “worm count” test, building a “compost jar” (great fun for kids) or do a food waste audit.

Plus we’ve easy to follow steps on how to turn your food scraps & garden waste into fabulous compost. Find out more

Plant seeds every month with a subscription from Kings Seeds.

The TV Guide

Sick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, … View moreSick of expensive veges from the supermarket? Purchase a subscription to the TV Guide for your chance to win 1 of 20 1-year seed subscriptions from Kings Seeds, worth $450. Delivered monthly to your home, what better way to go green and save money than growing your own food?

Purchase a 6 month, 1 year, or 2 year subscription to the TV Guide before 31 October and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win. There are three different subscriptions to choose from to suit your needs; Vegetable seeds, Microgreen seeds, and Sprouting seeds. To view the T&Cs click here. Find out more

Kaboodle Kitchen Bits and Pieces

Helena from Morningside

Left over from my kitchen. Various doors and bits that did not fit. Egg White is the colour. Please don't ask me what the bits are, if you are interested just come and get them.
Pick up is Morningside Drive, Morningside/Sandringham
Phone 021905990

Free

Videos.

Geraldine from Avondale

Steam Train Enthusiasts 16 videos going for free…must take all.

Free

Finally elected: Auckland’s local elections official results declared

The Team from Auckland Council

The final count is in and the results have been officially declared. With special votes now validated and counted, it is confirmed – Wayne Brown is the mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau.

All things banana & subtropical decorations needed

Ellen Neighbourly Lead from Sandringham

I am part of a team organising the Gribblehirst Community Hub event stall for the Sandringham Spring Festival on Sat 29.10. (9-3pm)

Our theme is “Sandringham goes bananas” and we are looking for any banana or subtropical or tropical decorations (even animals associated to tropical) of any … View moreI am part of a team organising the Gribblehirst Community Hub event stall for the Sandringham Spring Festival on Sat 29.10. (9-3pm)

Our theme is “Sandringham goes bananas” and we are looking for any banana or subtropical or tropical decorations (even animals associated to tropical) of any kind.

Please pm me or contact the coordinator@ghub.nz if you have some decorations to donate or to lend us. Could be toys, posters, fabric, decorative subtropical foliage
Thank you so much if you can help.

Our goal is to show people that they can grow bananas in their backyard and have a low care abundant fresh fruit source of NZ’s most imported fruit.
We even have some plants to share out for a small contribution so people can start the journey.

(Sharing some pics of my banana abundance grown in Sandringham)

And if you have excess banana plants to donate, we are happy to pick them up and share them out.

Painted fence

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Roskill

It’s easy to transform a tired timber fence into a stylish feature with Resene Lumbersider. Find out how to create your own.

Dad of missing Auckland woman thanks searchers for help

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, the family of a missing Auckland 21-year-old have thanked the community for searching for their “caring” daughter.

Aimee-Jane Smith, 21, went missing in the early hours of September 30 from her home in St Heliers.

It was the second time she had gone missing in a week … View moreKia ora neighbours, the family of a missing Auckland 21-year-old have thanked the community for searching for their “caring” daughter.

Aimee-Jane Smith, 21, went missing in the early hours of September 30 from her home in St Heliers.

It was the second time she had gone missing in a week after first being reported missing from St Luke’s Mall on September 28.

Anyone with information should call police on 111. Information could also be provided by calling police on 105 and referencing file 220930/4710.

Read the full story at the link below.

Family Luncheon

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Advanced Cookery chef students prepared a three course menu for their families.
The menu was an entrée - Scallop, asparagus with brown butter vinaigrette, for the main course - Chicken Saltimbocca served with risotto, fennel and anise oil. The dessert of Mille-feuille with white chocolate … View moreOur Advanced Cookery chef students prepared a three course menu for their families.
The menu was an entrée - Scallop, asparagus with brown butter vinaigrette, for the main course - Chicken Saltimbocca served with risotto, fennel and anise oil. The dessert of Mille-feuille with white chocolate mousse, rhubarb and coconut sorbet.

Update on Local Elections 2022

The Team from Auckland Council

Due to the significant volume of special votes received, Auckland’s local election’s final count and official results will be announced on Saturday 15 October.