Mount Albert, Auckland

1328 days ago

Destruction of Western Springs Forest.

Amanda from Westmere

I hope everyone is aware that today the Auckland Council has begun the total destruction of the Western Springs Forest by clear felling everything. This includes the regenerating native plants understorey. They started by cutting the surrounding native trees on the outskirts to put in a … View moreI hope everyone is aware that today the Auckland Council has begun the total destruction of the Western Springs Forest by clear felling everything. This includes the regenerating native plants understorey. They started by cutting the surrounding native trees on the outskirts to put in a approximately 5 metre road across the whole site. The contractors will be back on Monday. Please go and see for yourself what is happening and if you don’t like what you see make your protest known.

1304 days ago

Piano looking for good home

Susan from Avondale

Have an upright piano in good condition just needs tuning. Would like to see it go to someone who's learning to play as it was my mothers and she is in care now. Please message if you are interested

Free

1305 days ago

Sky Tower sparkles for Starship

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland's Sky Tower will light pink and purple tonight to back the fundraising campaign for Starship Hospital's paediatric intensive care unit.

The unit, which cares for critically ill children, is facing a dire shortage of beds.

Starship hopes to raise $15 million to add 10 intensive … View moreAuckland's Sky Tower will light pink and purple tonight to back the fundraising campaign for Starship Hospital's paediatric intensive care unit.

The unit, which cares for critically ill children, is facing a dire shortage of beds.

Starship hopes to raise $15 million to add 10 intensive care beds and create whānau support spaces.

Go to starshipicu.org.nz... to make a donation.

1305 days ago

Florida residents outraged over release of genetically modified mosquitoes

Andrea from Morningside

An interesting article to start your Monday conversation...

Florida residents are furious as scientists prepare to release hundreds of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes into their communities.
The experiment, led by British biotech company Oxitec, will see around 750 million male … View moreAn interesting article to start your Monday conversation...

Florida residents are furious as scientists prepare to release hundreds of millions of genetically modified mosquitoes into their communities.
The experiment, led by British biotech company Oxitec, will see around 750 million male mosquitoes sent out into the Florida Keys over the next two years in an attempt to control the population of an invasive, disease carrying species which has settled in the area.

But many residents are unhappy at being part of what one group called "a Jurassic Park experiment."
The first wave of the project will see thousands of mosquitoes released at six locations this week.

1305 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

1308 days ago

CCTV appears to show women in NZ Post uniforms stealing parcels in Auckland, including gift for school fundraiser

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Security footage has emerged appearing to show two women in New Zealand Post uniforms stealing parcels from an Auckland apartment complex.

NZ Post has confirmed uniforms were stolen during a break-in at one of its depots in east Auckland on April 25 – three days before the CCTV video was shot.

… View moreSecurity footage has emerged appearing to show two women in New Zealand Post uniforms stealing parcels from an Auckland apartment complex.

NZ Post has confirmed uniforms were stolen during a break-in at one of its depots in east Auckland on April 25 – three days before the CCTV video was shot.

It's understood one of the items was a gift intended to be used in a kindergarten fundraiser.

The CCTV footage was recorded at the Onehunga apartments just before 3pm on Wednesday, a resident said.

A police spokesman confirmed they’d received a report relating to the apartment theft last night, and police were looking to speak to the two women in the video.

“If members of the public know those involved they can provide information to police by calling 105 and quoting the file number 210429/3091.”

NZ Post told Stuff the company was working with police as it investigated the recent break-in and theft of courier uniforms and mail.

Read more here:

www.stuff.co.nz...

Have you been the victim of porch pirates pilfering your parcels?

What happened?

Which item went missing?

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1306 days ago

Auckland Central Potluck Vegan

Sri from

What an awesome night it was🙌🌱

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View moreCome together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

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