Mount Albert, Auckland

Free 'your home and garden' magazines

Jill from Westmere

I'm having a New Year's clear out and have a heap of these magazines from 2014 - 2019 to giveaway. 2014, 2015 and 2016 are full sets. 2017 onwards I have 7 or 8 each for the year. Pick up only please from Westmere, Auckland.

Free

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT

Aruna from Avondale

Hi


I am looking for property to rent for my teen daughter and I. I will consider any area please.


Please message me if you, or anyone else you know have property they want to rent out.

What's on in Auckland this summer

The Team from Auckland Council

There's heaps of events taking place across Tāmaki Makaurau this summer for you to enjoy.

From the America's Cup to local community markets, there's something for everyone right here in Auckland.

Public Barefoot Bowls returns!

Steve King from

Happy New Year!
We're back open for public Barefoot Bowls from this Friday.
AND...
...this Sunday we even have Mama Yoya's Mexican Cuisine serving up their delicious tacos and burritos from 1-3:30pm!

Of course the Irish Club bar will be open for a cold Jack Attack Pilsner, and we have … View moreHappy New Year!
We're back open for public Barefoot Bowls from this Friday.
AND...
...this Sunday we even have Mama Yoya's Mexican Cuisine serving up their delicious tacos and burritos from 1-3:30pm!

Of course the Irish Club bar will be open for a cold Jack Attack Pilsner, and we have everything you need for friends and whanau to enjoy a few hours bowls on the greens.

See you soon.

Are flies & insects driving you crazy this summer?

Philip from Exceed we fix windows & doors

Letting the fresh air in while keeping the bugs out of your home is easy with Exceed´s fly screens for windows & doors!

Exceed has a range of insect screens for the whole home, including this beautiful Monarch Glide screen specifically designed for large openings.

With a span of up to 3 … View moreLetting the fresh air in while keeping the bugs out of your home is easy with Exceed´s fly screens for windows & doors!

Exceed has a range of insect screens for the whole home, including this beautiful Monarch Glide screen specifically designed for large openings.

With a span of up to 3 metres high and 9 metres wide, the Monarch Glide Insect Screen is the perfect option for screening wide window and door configurations including, hinged, bi-fold, sliders, and French doors.
Its semi-transparent pleated mesh allows for maximum ventilation with minimal effect on your view.

Our insect screens are super EASY to use. Pull to close, push to open, that simple and best of all - they are a chemical free solution for protecting your family and home against those nasty summer insects.

Want to learn more about Exceed insect screens?
Visit:
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Or call us on 0800 25 25 00
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House cleaner available and gardener

Nancy from Mount Roskill

Hi I’m a 59 year old woman that has years of house cleaning experience and gardening I charge $25 per hour and take pride in what I do please call me on 0275812535for more information cheers Nancy

Negotiable

Beautiful Aloe branches

Tania from Point Chevalier

Beautiful Aloe branches for sale
I cut them this afternoon 7 January
Pick up is Pt Chevalier Road

Txt only 027 6984659

$25 for three cut branches . Pink peg in photo gives you an idea the great sized branches on offer

Txt only

Price: $25

Free pedestal fan

Janice from Mount Roskill

Free Evantair pedestal fan...about three years old. Still works very well, slight rust on front. Sorry I can provide photo as I dont know how to do that. I have purchased a fan with a remote so no longer need this one. I can deliver to local areas. Message me.

Endangered skinks nurtured at Auckland Zoo

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Two threatened skink species are thriving at Auckland Zoo.

The cobble and Kapitia species were rescued by the Department of Conservation before separate cyclones hit their homes in the wild.

Zoo staff have managed to grow the cobble skinks' population from 36 to 55 animals.

They have been … View moreTwo threatened skink species are thriving at Auckland Zoo.

The cobble and Kapitia species were rescued by the Department of Conservation before separate cyclones hit their homes in the wild.

Zoo staff have managed to grow the cobble skinks' population from 36 to 55 animals.

They have been caring for a quarter of the entire population of Kapitia or Chesterfield skinks to guard against their extinction, zoo staff say.

From 50 animals collected, 11 Chesterfield lizards have been born this year.

Auckland Zoo is working with the Department of Conservation to plan the next stage of the recovery for both species.

Ectotherm keeper Sarah weighs and measures the skinks to check on their growth.

Your summer sorted

The Team from Auckland Council

Make the most of summer in Auckland with a huge range of events and activities, our region's parks, beaches and walkways, council facilities and more: www.ourauckland.nz...

AKL Summer Sorted Competition

The Team from Auckland Council

Share your summer photos with us using #AKLSummerSorted on Instagram or by clicking on 'Read More' and be in to win some great prizes 🎁😎☀️⁠⠀
T&Cs apply.

Christmas Tree Removal

Treemoval

Hi neighbours,

If you have an old, dead Christmas Tree, we’ll collect it for $15. My 13-year old son has developed this service, called ‘Treemovals’. He plans to recycle the trees into firewood and hopefully avoid them going into landfill etc.

Please message us here or on 021333221.
… View moreHi neighbours,

If you have an old, dead Christmas Tree, we’ll collect it for $15. My 13-year old son has developed this service, called ‘Treemovals’. He plans to recycle the trees into firewood and hopefully avoid them going into landfill etc.

Please message us here or on 021333221.
Thanks for your support!
Sally & Enzo

The most popular properties viewed by New Zealanders

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Jonah Lomu's mansion, an historic church in Franklin and a tiny cottage in Mt Eden have been recognised among the most popular property listings in 2020.

Trade Me spokesperson Millie Silvester said New Zealanders are keen property lovers and every year unique properties take top spots for … View moreJonah Lomu's mansion, an historic church in Franklin and a tiny cottage in Mt Eden have been recognised among the most popular property listings in 2020.

Trade Me spokesperson Millie Silvester said New Zealanders are keen property lovers and every year unique properties take top spots for the most viewed properties.

Jonah Lomu’s former Maupuia mansion was the site's most viewed property of 2020 with 196,000 views, Silvester said.

The five-bedroom Mediterranean-style house with expansive views of Wellington harbour has a rateable value of $2.4 million and is still listed onsite.

Silvester said the list wouldn’t be complete without a few multi-million dollar mansions too.

“Kiwis love to dream and each year we see thousands of views on some of the most expensive properties for sale in the country," she said.

A lavish inner-city mansion in the Wellington suburb of Thorndon clocked up 150,000 hits making it the second most viewed property of 2020.

"The home has an eye-watering asking price of $6.5 million and is still onsite.”

Another Wellington mansion took out the third spot with 148,000 views.

The five-story pad in Brooklyn has an asking price of almost $4 million and boasts an entire floor dedicated to an indoor swimming pool.

Fourth on the most viewed list is a 125-year-old church perched on Awhitu Peninsula in Franklin, which drew 117,771 views.

“The little church is surrounded by some pretty incredible natural scenery and looks out over the Tasman Sea - it’s really no wonder it was dubbed the most photogenic church in the country," Silvester said.

A tiny cottage in the middle of Mount Eden was fifth with 78,059 views.

The festive-looking green house with bright red windows has just one-bedroom and one-bathroom, and spans 51-square-metres.

Also making the cut is Owlcatraz, a native bird and wildlife park in Horowhenua- sixth with 74,300 views.

The 6.67 hectare property includes a four-bedroom home, its own lake and a glow worm cave.

Wellington’s air traffic control tower, Arnold, was seventh on the list and after 68,444 views, Arnold gained a new owner in October.

Have you viewed any of these listings?

Which property piques your interest?

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

Just announced! Summer High Tea at Alberton

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Gather a group of friends and don your finery for your annual chance to celebrate and savour the ritual of high tea at beautiful Alberton, a historic homestead built in 1863. For one weekend only, enjoy dainty sandwiches, scones, savouries and cakes with a showcase of luxury teas from Harney & … View moreGather a group of friends and don your finery for your annual chance to celebrate and savour the ritual of high tea at beautiful Alberton, a historic homestead built in 1863. For one weekend only, enjoy dainty sandwiches, scones, savouries and cakes with a showcase of luxury teas from Harney & Sons, served from vintage bone china and antique silverware on tables adorned with antique linens and floral displays. Soak up the beauty of the grand ballroom or the tranquil garden from the verandah.

The tea services run from Friday 26 February to Sunday 28 February with two sittings at 11am & 2pm. Come along for morning or afternoon tea or consider it a light luncheon.

With delicious bites (three savouries, scones, two mini cakes) prepared by award winning caterers Little Wolf and tea or coffee, tickets are $45 per person. For full indulgence add a glass of bubbles (Lindauer Vintage Series Rosé, Brut or Free) for $8. Tickets include a goodie bag and entry to explore the house (usually $10).

Always an occasion, tickets make a lovely gift for birthdays, anniversaries or special occasions. If you are keen make sure to book promptly as these events always sell out in advance of the dates. Bookings are absolutely essential. Book via Eventfinda:
www.eventfinda.co.nz...

All proceeds support Alberton and Heritage New Zealand in caring for 44 historic properties around the country as well us undertaking the wider work of the organisation in the promotion, protection, preservation and conservation of historical and cultural heritage of New Zealand.

Meet the cats of Auckland instutitions

Tori Tokalau Reporter from Auckland Stuff

There's Governor Grey from Auckland University, Daisy from Waitākere Hospital, Bruce from Grey Lynn and more. Have you seen any of these pawsome felines out and about?