Mount Albert, Auckland

902 days ago

Are you on the right power plan?

The Team from NZ Compare

We’ve all spent a lot of time at home last year, so many of us are in the same boat when it comes to our high power bills! GULP!

More Kiwis are now working from home, if that's you then it's time to check if you’re on the right power plan. SWITCH, SAVE and SMILE this Summer!

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We’ve all spent a lot of time at home last year, so many of us are in the same boat when it comes to our high power bills! GULP!

More Kiwis are now working from home, if that's you then it's time to check if you’re on the right power plan. SWITCH, SAVE and SMILE this Summer!

Compare with our help and find the right power plan for your household! It’s easy as!

Visit Power Compare to get yourself a better deal. Our service is free, we’re Kiwis helping Kiwis compare what’s out there across PowerBroadband and Money.
COMPARE MY POWER!

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902 days ago

Jetskii assesorie. Chilli bin and steel frame

Arna from Mount Albert

Comes with the cillin bin which is brand new (r.r.p) $199 & chilli bin steel frame holder (r.r.p) $800 for back of jet skii which holds 5 fishing rods.

Price: $350

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902 days ago

Waikowhai Cubs and Scouts

Kathy from Mount Roskill

Cubs learn Outdoor skills, Fun, Friendship & Adventure for girls and boys
Cubs aged 7-10yrs Scouts 11-15yrs

Become a Cub and do heaps of exciting indoor and outdoor activities like camping, bushwalking, outdoor cooking, and helping your community.
Learn skills such as tying knots, … View more
Cubs learn Outdoor skills, Fun, Friendship & Adventure for girls and boys
Cubs aged 7-10yrs Scouts 11-15yrs

Become a Cub and do heaps of exciting indoor and outdoor activities like camping, bushwalking, outdoor cooking, and helping your community.
Learn skills such as tying knots, helping others and learn what to do in an emergency.
We worked online through the Lockdowns and Cubs earned badges
Come and have lots of fun, explore new things, make new friends, experiment, accept challenges, and experience the life of being a Cub.

Cubs are having an Open Night: Tuesday 22 February 2022
Please wear a mask

1325 Dominion Rd Extension 6.30 – 8pm
All Welcome
Contact Kathy re Cubs and Scouts – waikowhai@group.scouts.nz

902 days ago

10 cool things to do in our regional parks

The Team from Auckland Council

There are always more new and surprising things to do in Auckland’s regional parks. If you’re looking for something different to do, try one of these cool experiences.
#AKLSummerisCalling

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911 days ago

After being a close contact, do I get back on the bus?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, I've had my first encounter with the Covid-19 tracking system, after becoming a "close contact" during a morning bus ride. Now the question is, do I get straight back on the bus? Would you?

903 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...

914 days ago

Garden bed frame

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Roskill

Perch this frame over a garden bed, and drape it with shade cloth, frost cloth or mesh, depending on the season. Paint to suit with Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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903 days ago

Gift with love

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day gift with love . Come and visit us at 571 Sandringham.

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903 days ago

Poll: You be the (photographic) judge!

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View more
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.

You be the (photographic) judge!
  • 53.5% Finalist 1: Full Moon
    53.5% Complete
  • 14.8% Finalist 2: Girl's Camp
    14.8% Complete
  • 11.4% Finalist 3: First Ride in a Steam Train
    11.4% Complete
  • 16.2% Finalist 4: Grandparents at Sunset
    16.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Finalist 5: Brass Band
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.1% Finalist 6: Street Walk
    2.1% Complete
1268 votes
903 days ago

Auckland Pride 2022 goes virtual`

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, the threat of the Omicron variant has caused a number of Auckland Pride events to be cancelled, but the celebration will still go ahead virtually.

The 2022 festival marks the 50-year anniversary of Pride being celebrated in the city.

Auckland Pride’s board said it would … View more
Kia ora neighbours, the threat of the Omicron variant has caused a number of Auckland Pride events to be cancelled, but the celebration will still go ahead virtually.

The 2022 festival marks the 50-year anniversary of Pride being celebrated in the city.

Auckland Pride’s board said it would deliver a red light programme throughout February to mark the milestone.

Read the full story at the link below.

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907 days ago

Ongaonga

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and … View more
Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and being overcome. With this mind, I decided to have a go cutting back a particularly annoying patch on our main track to the paddock we call, Waterses.

The Ongaonga bushes were above and below the track so I had to form a strategy so that I would safe. I found a large set of old tree branch loppers (giant secateurs) in the shed and then opted to take a piece of cloth, that used to cover our cool display cabinet in my old café.

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904 days ago

Swim with Confidence!

Hilton Brown Swimming

Are your children nervous around water? Do they run into the ocean squealing with joy or tentatively tiptoe in?

The biggest hurdle when learning to swim is gaining confidence in the water. Once your confidence grows, your swimming technique improves in leaps and bounds. We can help with … View more
Are your children nervous around water? Do they run into the ocean squealing with joy or tentatively tiptoe in?

The biggest hurdle when learning to swim is gaining confidence in the water. Once your confidence grows, your swimming technique improves in leaps and bounds. We can help with increasing you and your family’s water confidence!

Touch base with us today to book in your Free Trail swimming lesson (offer available to all new customers). We have locations in both One Tree Hill and Newmarket. We offer lessons for infants through to adults.
Find out more

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904 days ago

Public speaking workshop

Meghana from Mount Roskill

Good Morning, we are conducting a workshop on Public Speaking workshop. This workshop will be for 2 months on both the weekends (Sat/Sun) for an hour each.

There are two FREE demo session on 12th and the timings are on the flyer. Parents can join the kids for the Demo Session to understand more … View more
Good Morning, we are conducting a workshop on Public Speaking workshop. This workshop will be for 2 months on both the weekends (Sat/Sun) for an hour each.

There are two FREE demo session on 12th and the timings are on the flyer. Parents can join the kids for the Demo Session to understand more on this.

This is a first cum first serve basis as only 20 seats /session.

Please share this with your group if relevant.

Free

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915 days ago

Auckland Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day waste collections

The Team from Auckland Council

Rubbish and recycling collection times may change from 31 Jan to 11 Feb due to public holidays. Check your collection dates and sign up for our holiday text reminders by clicking on Read More.

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910 days ago

Bunny Rescue

Gael from Westmere

Auckland Council are planning to shot wild rabbits in Western Springs Lakeside Park
The issue is, there are pet bunnies that have been dumped there
Those wishing to help with the rescue please meet at the park by the toilet block at 6.30 Tuesday 1 February
We also need vetted homes for the … View more
Auckland Council are planning to shot wild rabbits in Western Springs Lakeside Park
The issue is, there are pet bunnies that have been dumped there
Those wishing to help with the rescue please meet at the park by the toilet block at 6.30 Tuesday 1 February
We also need vetted homes for the rescued bunnies

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