Mount Albert, Auckland

Are you ready to get Upcycling?

Resene

The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose … View moreThe Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose altogether, or just to give it an ‘extreme makeover'. Consider using the school holidays to get Upcycling with the smaller members of your household - or use the next rainy day to drag out the paint and your creativity!

In the meantime, check out some of the creative cookies from last year. Pick your paints

New gardening company

Joe from Pristine Gardens

Is your garden in need of a tidy up? Or maybe you need a big clear out or garden overhaul? Talk to us to discuss your garden needs... We are a group of young, knowledgeable and experienced gardeners. Hard-working and reliable gardening and landscaping services.


We can help with the following:
… View moreIs your garden in need of a tidy up? Or maybe you need a big clear out or garden overhaul? Talk to us to discuss your garden needs... We are a group of young, knowledgeable and experienced gardeners. Hard-working and reliable gardening and landscaping services.


We can help with the following:


- Garden tidy ups
- On-going garden maintenance
- Landscape design and build
- Property clear outs and pre sale tidy
- Tree work and removal
- Planting and soft landscaping


Contact us today to experience the difference!

Backyard Banter: Make your home your happy place

Resene Reporter from Central Leader

Opinion: There is nothing quite like opening the front door of your home and feeling your whole mood…

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Recipe: Tandoori Yoghurt Chicken - My Food Bag

My Food Bag Reporter from Central Leader

TANDOORI YOGHURT CHICKEN Serves 4 Ready in 35 minutes Ingredients Kumara 400g kumara, cut into…

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Huge Soviet-era jet delivers new engines for Air NZ

George Block Reporter from Central Leader

A giant Soviet-era jet has made a rare appearance in Auckland to deliver new engines for Air New Zealand's troubled Dreamliner fleet.

Auckland gang member who escaped court facing burglary and assault charges

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

A man who escaped from custody at Auckland District Court after posing as another prisoner who was b…

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Motueka: New Zealand’s small-town doughnut capital

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you’re hungry, please step away from your phone or monitor. Would you try this cheeseburger doughnut? Read more about the small NZ team with some big doughnut dreams below.

Heavy rainfall fills Waitākere dams, but water restrictions remain

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, heavy rainfall across Auckland over the past week has replenished a west Auckland dam – but the city's water storage levels are still low.
A Watercare spokeswoman said last week's deluge gave the Upper Nihotupu Dam in the Waitākere Ranges, a storage boost from 51 … View moreKia ora neighbours, heavy rainfall across Auckland over the past week has replenished a west Auckland dam – but the city's water storage levels are still low.
A Watercare spokeswoman said last week's deluge gave the Upper Nihotupu Dam in the Waitākere Ranges, a storage boost from 51 per cent to 93 per cent full. “But significant replenishment in the western dams does not mean we can all abandon our water-saving efforts,” the spokeswoman said.

Plumber and Electrician

Girish from Mount Roskill

Hi All

Looking for both the above for $35 per hour . Let me know if interested .
Thank you

Police to take 'educational approach' towards Auckland's lower speed limits

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Police say they will take an "educational approach" towards those who drive over the speed limit fol…

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Fullers boss sends 3am message to staff

Esther Taunton Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland gang member posed as another prisoner to escape court, police say

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Handy Man Required

Dave from Avondale

Hello neighbours,
I am looking for handy man with his own vehicle and tools to assist me with maintenance repairs on my rental properties approximately 1 day per week. Must have experience. The properties are located in South Auckland. Would suit a semi retired person or someone who has … View moreHello neighbours,
I am looking for handy man with his own vehicle and tools to assist me with maintenance repairs on my rental properties approximately 1 day per week. Must have experience. The properties are located in South Auckland. Would suit a semi retired person or someone who has experience in property maintenance. Please call me on 021321610 to discuss further.
Cheers, Dave

McDonald's manager under investigation after allegedly swearing at customer

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

A McDonald's customer says she was verbally abused by a manager while waiting for food for her criti…

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Enjoying Art

Leilani from Mount Roskill

Pretty Posing Peacocks made by children at the art class at Blockhouse Bay Community Center.
Enrollments for Term 3 are open.

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