Mount Albert, Auckland

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1303 days ago

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

No words can express the glory of mother. Do You want to find a special gift for your Mother. Come and visit our shop at 571 Sandringham. Happy Mother’s Day 💐

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1302 days ago

We Say/You Say: Queen Street

The Team from Community News

Kia ora Auckland,

Should Queen Street be car-free?

Major roading upgrades are set to get underway on Queen Street which the council says will improve pedestrian spaces.

The work is set to begin on Monday between Shortland and Customs streets, limiting traffic to a single lane each way and … View more
Kia ora Auckland,

Should Queen Street be car-free?

Major roading upgrades are set to get underway on Queen Street which the council says will improve pedestrian spaces.

The work is set to begin on Monday between Shortland and Customs streets, limiting traffic to a single lane each way and with bus priority in the evening peak.

Some have expressed their concerns for the project including a group of businesses and landlords calling itself Save Queen. The group applied for an interim injunction to halt the council's planned Queen St upgrade and a High Court Judge will decide whether to approve the injunction later today.

Should the upgrade go even further and ban passenger vehicles altogether? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment used in your local community paper.

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1301 days ago

Haier 6.5 washing machine

Shaan from Mount Roskill

Almost new

Price: $229

1301 days ago

Volunteers Needed!

Anjalee Pieries from Amitabha Hospice Service Trust

Volunteering is a rewarding and empowering way to make a difference to someone's life. Join us and become an Amitabha Hospice volunteer today!
Amitabha Hospice provides free care to the elderly & to people with life-limiting illness in every area of Auckland for a few hours a week.
For … View more
Volunteering is a rewarding and empowering way to make a difference to someone's life. Join us and become an Amitabha Hospice volunteer today!
Amitabha Hospice provides free care to the elderly & to people with life-limiting illness in every area of Auckland for a few hours a week.
For information please go to:
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To apply click here:
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🚩Send us your application ASAP
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1302 days ago

BODY SURFACE GASTRIC MAPPING STUDY

Anna from Waterview

Participants wanted for a gastric mapping study. Open to all, but we are very keen to recruit those with gut issues such as pain, nausea or vomiting which occur at least once a week. Nothing invasive – just sitting in a chair for 5 hours with a big bandage on your tummy. There is a $50 koha to … View moreParticipants wanted for a gastric mapping study. Open to all, but we are very keen to recruit those with gut issues such as pain, nausea or vomiting which occur at least once a week. Nothing invasive – just sitting in a chair for 5 hours with a big bandage on your tummy. There is a $50 koha to thank you for your time. The study is approved by the Auckland University ethics committee. See attached for details

Poster BSGM study 11Jan.pdf Download View

1302 days ago

Mulch to give away!

Keith from Avondale

Anybody has surplus mulch to give away. I can collect. I do not need much half a car booth will suffice. Please call or text me on 09 828 9785 or 0275 828 978. Thank You, Keith

1303 days ago

Tillandsia - bromeliad family airplant Spanish Moss

Lani from Mount Roskill

I have 3 plants 1 metre long. Sold seperately.
This plant likes indirect, but bright lighting most of the time. Grown outside receiving some sun each day. Will grow in partial shade under trees, or inside in bright light.

Price: $15

1303 days ago

Poll: Do you like this new art work?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Local artists and tertiary art students have collaborated to create a new piece of large-scale art that celebrates the cultural diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Students Nikita Sharma, Celia Lee and Jenny Zhong were chosen to design and paint one panel of the three-section mural after an invitation … View more
Local artists and tertiary art students have collaborated to create a new piece of large-scale art that celebrates the cultural diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Students Nikita Sharma, Celia Lee and Jenny Zhong were chosen to design and paint one panel of the three-section mural after an invitation by Study Auckland.

The goal was to give international students the chance to work with renound artists Ross Liew, Hana Maihi of Ngati Whatua Orakei and Te Whetu Collective member Poi Ngawati and experience crafting public art.

The other two panels have been painted by Maihi and Ngawati to create awareness of the rich Māori heritage on which the city was founded.

The three panels depict the importance of welcoming different cultures in Tamaki Makaurau and Te Tōangaroa, an area spanning from the end of Britomart to The Strand.

The biodiversity that once characterised the cultural landscape of Te Tōangaroa and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei’s history as mana whenua of Tāmaki have also been highlighted in the mural design.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa cultural design executive Mei Hill said other Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei initiatives were planned to reinvigorate the cultural footprint of Te Tōangaroa.

“Sharing the journey of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei through art is just the beginning of how we intend to bring to life the masterplan for Te Tōangaroa. Our vision is a space where the people of Tāmaki can come together and enjoy and respect the culture and environment this city and its people have to offer,” Hill said.

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

*To see a timelapse video of the mural being created from scratch, go here:

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Do you like this new art work?
  • 80.9% Yes
    80.9% Complete
  • 17.6% No
    17.6% Complete
  • 1.5% Unsure- it's too complex
    1.5% Complete
68 votes
1303 days ago

We need you!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Hi,
We are looking for volunteers who are keen to support us and our friendly team in our Red Cross Shop at 571 Sandringham Rd.

If you are passionate about retail, and you’d like to use that drive to help your community, then you are exactly who we are looking for.

This is an exciting … View more
Hi,
We are looking for volunteers who are keen to support us and our friendly team in our Red Cross Shop at 571 Sandringham Rd.

If you are passionate about retail, and you’d like to use that drive to help your community, then you are exactly who we are looking for.

This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your skills, meet amazing people and learn new things. If you’re keen to help and join our team, hit the button below to apply to your Red Cross Shop at Sandringham Rd.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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1303 days ago

Mother's Day is this weekend

Sunday Star Times

Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code … View more
Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.

Hurry! Offer ends Sunday. T&C's apply.
Subscribe Now

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1303 days ago

Hot Dogs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

A New York street food classic prepared by our Diploma Chefs. Our own succulent Chorizo sausages served in a soft bread with pickled and crispy onions, cucumbers, mayonnaise and garnished with bean sprouts.

1304 days ago

May the Force Be With You

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

It's International Star Wars Day.

The Stardome Observatory and Planetarium is running three special planetarium shows at 6pm, 7.30 pm and 9 pm tonight to commemorate the anniversary of the Star Wars movie.

The best selling film actually first screened in theatres on May 25.

Star Wars Day … View more
It's International Star Wars Day.

The Stardome Observatory and Planetarium is running three special planetarium shows at 6pm, 7.30 pm and 9 pm tonight to commemorate the anniversary of the Star Wars movie.

The best selling film actually first screened in theatres on May 25.

Star Wars Day initially started on May 4 as a running joke, stemming from the pun, "May the Fourth be with you".

It was a play on words sparked by the popular movie line, "May the Force be with you," used by the characters to wish comrades good luck.

But the date stuck and Stars Wars Day has been celebrated on May 4 since 2011.

Bookings are essential for the events at the venue in One Tree Hill, Auckland.

Dress up as your favourite Star Wars character to go in the draw for some epic prizes.

Stormtroopers from the 501st Legion will be scouring the crowd for Rebel scum – but if you use your Jedi mind tricks you may be able to sneak past them to pose for photos.

You’ll then be treated to a special edition of Our Night Sky inside the planetarium, voyaging from nearby stars and planets to galaxies far, far away.

Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve gone to The Dark Side.

Go to stardome.org.nz/show/may-the-fourth-2 or email
info@stardome.org.nz for information.

1304 days ago

The benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus.

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking … View more
As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus!

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1308 days ago

Million-dollar dumps: Auckland's $5.8m Carlile House deemed 'dangerous building'

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Carlile House in Auckland’s Grey Lynn is slowly crumbling away.

Its owners, the United Church of Tonga, claim the land’s significance as home to the first Tongan congregation in New Zealand is being neglected by Auckland Council, in favour of its history as an orphanage, preventing the site … View more
Carlile House in Auckland’s Grey Lynn is slowly crumbling away.

Its owners, the United Church of Tonga, claim the land’s significance as home to the first Tongan congregation in New Zealand is being neglected by Auckland Council, in favour of its history as an orphanage, preventing the site from being developed.

Because of the building's status as a category one historic place and a stalemate with Auckland Council, Carlile House cannot be repaired or demolished.

However, the situation has recently become of higher concern to both parties, following the recent partial collapse of the building’s roof.

Click 'read more' for the full story.

1305 days ago

Poll: Do you support temporary alcohol bans at Auckland's major events?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

More venues around Auckland will be subject to temporary alcohol bans at major events under proposed changes to Auckland Council's alcohol control bylaws.

Recurring temporary booze bans are in place for all major events at Eden Park, concerts at Mount Smart Stadium, Christmas in the Park and … View more
More venues around Auckland will be subject to temporary alcohol bans at major events under proposed changes to Auckland Council's alcohol control bylaws.

Recurring temporary booze bans are in place for all major events at Eden Park, concerts at Mount Smart Stadium, Christmas in the Park and the Lantern Festival in Auckland.

The council's governing body has voted to amend the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2014 to put a stop to alcohol for all major events at Mount Smart Stadium, Western Springs stadium and outer fields, Auckland Domain, Auckland Zoo's carpark, Te Papapa train station and any future fan trails to events where booze is forbidden.

Councillor Josephine Bartley said the proposed changes were about protecting our communities.

"Improving temporary major event alcohol bans will stop people drinking alcohol irresponsibly on their way to, at or after a major event and help prevent the associated disorder that occurs as a result.

"People should be able to attend these wonderful events that bring vibrancy to our city without having to worry about encountering anti-social behaviour caused by groups of people binge drinking."

Bartley said the improvements helped make it safer for people to travel to events on public transport and would prevent the problem from being shifted elsewhere.

Nearly 900 people gave their feedback on the proposed changes, which come into effect on June 1.

Do you support temporary alcohol bans at Auckland's major events?
  • 82.9% Yes
    82.9% Complete
  • 13.5% No
    13.5% Complete
  • 3.5% Unsure- too complex
    3.5% Complete
170 votes
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