Mount Albert, Auckland

1331 days ago

Alberton Market Day this Sunday!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

This Sunday! Shop local for all your Christmas gifts and stock the pantry for summer at Alberton Market Day.

As well as stalls of fruit & veg fresh from the orchards (cherries, strawberries, tomatoes, avocado) specialty produce (honey, olive oil, chocolate, preserves, deli, meats, baked goods)… View more
This Sunday! Shop local for all your Christmas gifts and stock the pantry for summer at Alberton Market Day.

As well as stalls of fruit & veg fresh from the orchards (cherries, strawberries, tomatoes, avocado) specialty produce (honey, olive oil, chocolate, preserves, deli, meats, baked goods) and handmade items (candles, homewears, toys, woodcrafts and more) there will be vintage gems curated by Fossick & Furnish and special guest Lynda Hallinan.

Boutique plant nursery Puriri Lane will be back and Jasper Hawkins will be providing the soundtrack for the day! Join us at 11:30 for a free talk on uses and properties of herbs (culinary, cleaning, for health, healing, stress, sleep, beauty) with garden writer and editor Jane Wrigglesworth of Sweet Living Magazine.

With food vendors serving an array of tempting options for brunch and lunch and Alberton's quaint tea room open for business, with tea & scones served from the vintage china - meet a friend and stay a while to enjoy the ambiance in the garden and historic house. As always there will be children's activities, a face-painter, spot-prizes and a HUGE hamper of goodies to win! Make any purchase for an entry form.

It going to be a cracker! Don't miss the final market of the year, you'll have to wait untill mid-February for the next one.

Alberton Market Day, Sunday 13 December, 10am-2pm. Free entry.
Alberton, 100 Mt Albert Road, Mt Albert. www.alberton.co.nz...

1331 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.

Our 'Experience the Care Difference’… View more
It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.

Our 'Experience the Care Difference’ guide paints a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our residents experience every day. It offers a comprehensive guide to rest home, hospital and specialist dementia care, as well as our serviced apartment options. So, for the inside knowledge into what makes a Ryman care centre different, check out our guide.
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1332 days ago

Cleaner

Moveena from Mount Roskill

Can anyone suggest a reliable, efficient and reasonably priced cleaner in the Mt Roskill area please?

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1331 days ago

Original Photo Art New

Ilona from Kingsland

This is an art photo In a proffessional made frame.
The artist is Mica....you can google him.
It was part of an exhibition with a value of $600.
Unfortunatly due to change of circumstances...The art work can not be kept.
It is new but was in storage .It is has a few marks due to storage.
Please … View more
This is an art photo In a proffessional made frame.
The artist is Mica....you can google him.
It was part of an exhibition with a value of $600.
Unfortunatly due to change of circumstances...The art work can not be kept.
It is new but was in storage .It is has a few marks due to storage.
Please look at the photos.
Back of frame has some marks on it
And on the right side of the photo are a couple of tiny marks..
Can be picked up in Kingsland

Price: $30

1332 days ago

Looking for your next group outing?

Round The Bays

Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is back for a 49th year on Sunday 28 February 2021 and we’d love to invite you and your whānau, friends or workmates to take part in NZ’s largest fun run and BBQ!

Dust off those organising shoes, gather up the crew, secure your entries, and lock in your … View more
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is back for a 49th year on Sunday 28 February 2021 and we’d love to invite you and your whānau, friends or workmates to take part in NZ’s largest fun run and BBQ!

Dust off those organising shoes, gather up the crew, secure your entries, and lock in your Hospitality Package so you’re booked for a fantastic day out!

#RTB2021
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1332 days ago

2 seater Blue Couch for Sale

Venus from Mount Albert

We are downsizing that's why I'm selling my 2 seater couch with cover. There's a slight dent as shown on photo.
Text preferred @ 02102714092

Price: $45

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1332 days ago

3- Seater Leather Couch For Sale

Venus from Mount Albert

Moving out soon in a furnished apartment so I'm selling my leather couch bought from Farmers 3 years ago valued $2500. In good condition. Soft & comfy to sit on but with a little black mark around 2 cm on the middle seat.
Color: cream
Text preferred @ 02102714092

Price: $250

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1338 days ago

Your favourite ever summer holiday

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? … View more
Hi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? What made it such a stand-out experience? As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1332 days ago

Auckland charity brings Christmas cheer to Auckland preschoolers

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Christmas has come early for preschoolers at seven childhood centres around Auckland.

The Kindness Collective Foundation is bringing Christmas cheer to 250 vulnerable children at these facilities run by the Taonga Education Centre:

Nga Taonga Aroha Early childhood centre in Otara, Aranga Early … View more
Christmas has come early for preschoolers at seven childhood centres around Auckland.

The Kindness Collective Foundation is bringing Christmas cheer to 250 vulnerable children at these facilities run by the Taonga Education Centre:

Nga Taonga Aroha Early childhood centre in Otara, Aranga Early Childhood centre in Manurewa, Homai Nga Taonga ECC, Manurewa, Nga Taonga Manako ECC, Kelston, Eden Campus ECC, Mt Eden, Kakano Early Childhood Centre in Clendon and Potiki Early Childhood Centre in Clendon.

The Auckland charity has paid for Christmas parties, trees and decorations for each childcare and is buying Christmas presents for the youngsters.

But the giving doesn't stop there.

The charity is donating 80 food boxes and grocery vouchers to childcare families to tide them over during the expensive festive season.

"The Kindness Collective Foundation heard about the hard work we do at our centre to keep our whanau going and they reached out to me to offer their help," said Emma-Jane Jones, centre supervisor of Nga Taonga Aroha Early childhood centre in Otara.

Jones said 2020 had been a tough year financially and she was "blown away" by such a giving gesture.

"At my centre in Otara, I don't have any parents that pay fees so we're always a little bit strapped for cash... and for them to jump on board has been phenomenal."

Jones said she believed in giving preschoolers wrap- around care which extended to their whanau.

"We make sure the children always have clothing, rain jackets and food and that's often coming out of our teachers' pockets."

Jones said that if the charity had not stepped in, she would have had to pay for her centre's Christmas party, which kicks off on Thursday.

"I have four children of my own and my children have learned from a young age that they're privileged in some ways and quite often my children get less so I can support the children in my care," she said.

1332 days ago

Women groups?

Talia from Avondale

Where are some women groups

1332 days ago

Free Christmas Tree for Children and Elderly, Sunday 13th Dec 1 PM Avondale Spider

Keith from Avondale

Mother of Divine Mercy Women's refuge and youth group, Avondale and Pt Chev, cordially invite all children and elderly for their Christmas Tree this Sunday 13th December from 1 to 6 PM, at the Avondale Spider and the old 3 guys site. Free entertainment and refreshments will be served. All are … View moreMother of Divine Mercy Women's refuge and youth group, Avondale and Pt Chev, cordially invite all children and elderly for their Christmas Tree this Sunday 13th December from 1 to 6 PM, at the Avondale Spider and the old 3 guys site. Free entertainment and refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

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1334 days ago

Parcel thefts in Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi Auckland neighbours,

Have you been the victim of parcel theft?

If so, what happened? When and where?

Which items went missing? What was their value?
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Hi Auckland neighbours,

Have you been the victim of parcel theft?

If so, what happened? When and where?

Which items went missing? What was their value?

How do you feel about the theft?

Have you had compensation for your missing items?

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

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1332 days ago

"Risk to native flora" - Kmart recalls wreath decoration

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Primary Industries has recalled a Kmart wreath which may potentially harbour unwanted organisms.

In a release, the Product Recalls website stated that the treatment given to the product has been ineffective and that customers should return their wreaths to Kmart for a full … View more
The Ministry of Primary Industries has recalled a Kmart wreath which may potentially harbour unwanted organisms.

In a release, the Product Recalls website stated that the treatment given to the product has been ineffective and that customers should return their wreaths to Kmart for a full refund.

What you need to know:
- The wreath was sold at Kmart stores between 26 September 2020 to 27 November 2020.
- The product is labelled "Wicker wreath with native foliage and berries." The batch number is 28/20.
- The APN number is 9341107552810.

Any queries or concerns should be directed to Kmart Customer Service available Monday-Friday between 8.00am and 5.00pm on 0800 945 995.

For further information, please visit the Government's Product Recall Website.

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1333 days ago

Make your space at Nido!

Nido

You’ll find everything you need for your home at Nido, from furniture to homewares and more. New stock arrives weekly and our Christmas range has just landed! Our design team and stylists have created gifting guides and decorations to inspire you for the season. We’re open 7 days a week, from … View moreYou’ll find everything you need for your home at Nido, from furniture to homewares and more. New stock arrives weekly and our Christmas range has just landed! Our design team and stylists have created gifting guides and decorations to inspire you for the season. We’re open 7 days a week, from 9am-6pm, open until 9pm on Thursday.

There’s plenty of parking and our in-store café- we look forward to seeing you soon!
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1360 days ago

Poll: Are you in favour of a proposed rates rise?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

More than 15,000 properties could face a rates rise of at least 35 per cent under Auckland Council plans to boost revenue.

The biggest boost of $28 million would come from a higher rating on land zoned as residential, commercial or industrial which is either vacant or undeveloped.

Council … View more
More than 15,000 properties could face a rates rise of at least 35 per cent under Auckland Council plans to boost revenue.

The biggest boost of $28 million would come from a higher rating on land zoned as residential, commercial or industrial which is either vacant or undeveloped.

Council officials estimated 15,500 homes could see their rates rise at least 35 per cent under the plan, with 1,400 business properties facing rises starting at 82 per cent.

The proposal is part of a range of potential tweaks, including a new rate to fund investments to tackle climate change and one to help affordable housing initiatives.

Please type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in our conversations section of the community paper.

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Are you in favour of a proposed rates rise?
  • 8.6% Yes
    8.6% Complete
  • 83.9% No
    83.9% Complete
  • 7.5% Undecided- it's too complex
    7.5% Complete
465 votes
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