Mount Eden, Auckland

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Wasp Wipeout

Hi neighbours,

We're right in the thick of this year's Wasp Wipeout and thanks to your generous donations, we've raised over $10,000 for the Tasman Environmental Trust.

There's still plenty of work still to be done. We want this year to be the best yet for our donation … View moreHi neighbours,

We're right in the thick of this year's Wasp Wipeout and thanks to your generous donations, we've raised over $10,000 for the Tasman Environmental Trust.

There's still plenty of work still to be done. We want this year to be the best yet for our donation drive - so stand with our forests, stand with our native wildlife, stand with our volunteers and show your support.

Donate now and let's rid Aotearoa New Zealand of this destructive pest. DONATE NOW

Loads of fresh stock

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Loads of fresh stock come and visit us at 571 Sandringham.

Chipped & cracked Willow plates

Katariana from Royal Oak

I have a few cracked & chipped willow pattern plates, maybe useful for craft etc, FREE to takeaway.
Picked up by Louise of Mt Eden

Free

Picture this

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

These versatile holders can be used to display favourite photos or for handmade place cards at a special dinner party. Paint them to co-ordinate with your room's décor or your party theme.

Find out how to create your own.

Hero rescuer who pulled women from sinking car 'just did my best'

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a hero rescuer who pulled two women from a sinking car in Auckland harbour says he “just did my best” to help.

Will Sergeant was driving along Westhaven Drive, in central Auckland, on Wednesday afternoon when he heard a loud crash and saw a car go over the edge of the road … View moreKia ora neighbours, a hero rescuer who pulled two women from a sinking car in Auckland harbour says he “just did my best” to help.

Will Sergeant was driving along Westhaven Drive, in central Auckland, on Wednesday afternoon when he heard a loud crash and saw a car go over the edge of the road into the harbour.

He leapt out of his vehicle, called out for help, and dived into the harbour after the car. He then set to work trying to free two women who were trapped inside.

Read the full story at the link below.

Gardener wanted

James from Epsom

Hello
I'm wanting some old school gardening done on a regular basis - keeping an established garden looking good (weeding, keeping plants in check/healthy etc.). Anyone fancy being paid to do their hobby? Want the satisfaction of breathing new life into an established garden? Hours and days… View moreHello
I'm wanting some old school gardening done on a regular basis - keeping an established garden looking good (weeding, keeping plants in check/healthy etc.). Anyone fancy being paid to do their hobby? Want the satisfaction of breathing new life into an established garden? Hours and days of week are completely flexible. I don't need lawns or trimming of major hedges/trees thanks, that's already covered.

Please reply or call/text Jo 021300140

Check before you go

The Team from Auckland Council

📣 COVID-19 UPDATE: With Omicron making its way into communities across Tāmaki Makaurau, some Auckland Council sites and facilities will need to operate limited services, shorter hours or face temporary or short-term closures.
ℹ️ Visit our website for daily updates on the status of council … View more📣 COVID-19 UPDATE: With Omicron making its way into communities across Tāmaki Makaurau, some Auckland Council sites and facilities will need to operate limited services, shorter hours or face temporary or short-term closures.
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Family Luncheon

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Family Luncheon is always a special time for our students where they can invite 2 guests from their families and prepare a three-course meal for them to savour.

For the first course, our Advanced students prepared Grilled hapuka with rosemary, capers and olives. Chicken ballontine with corn and… View moreFamily Luncheon is always a special time for our students where they can invite 2 guests from their families and prepare a three-course meal for them to savour.

For the first course, our Advanced students prepared Grilled hapuka with rosemary, capers and olives. Chicken ballontine with corn and baked cherry tomato, potato rösti and creamy broad beans for the main course and Plum trifle with Parfait au Armagnac to finish.

BE IN TO WIN with our End of Summer Sale

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

The summer holidays will be over soon, but you can still escape with a magazine.

Our Mags4Gifts End of Summer Sale is on now and you could be in to win 1 of 20 Hydration Heroes Gift Sets from Antipodes!

Simply purchase a subscription to the NZ House & Garden, … View moreHi neighbours,

The summer holidays will be over soon, but you can still escape with a magazine.

Our Mags4Gifts End of Summer Sale is on now and you could be in to win 1 of 20 Hydration Heroes Gift Sets from Antipodes!

Simply purchase a subscription to the NZ House & Garden, New Zealand Gardener, or the TV Guide and you're in the draw. ENTER NOW

Ashamed to go back to school

Variety

Going back to school without a school uniform or necessary supplies can make a child feel ashamed. Some kids avoid going to school altogether to escape the shame. Even if they go, they are so embarrassed, it knocks their confidence and makes it hard to learn.

You can help a child start the … View moreGoing back to school without a school uniform or necessary supplies can make a child feel ashamed. Some kids avoid going to school altogether to escape the shame. Even if they go, they are so embarrassed, it knocks their confidence and makes it hard to learn.

You can help a child start the school year with everything they need to be confident and focused on learning. Send them to school with a uniform, shoes, stationery and anything else they need by sponsoring a Kiwi kid with Variety. We’ve been helping Kiwi kids all around New Zealand for 30 years. Find out more

Can I Put A Tribal Rug Into My Modern Home?

Rugs Direct - New Market

Tribal rugs form a subset of traditional rugs. Terms such Bohemian, Scandinavian, and Caucasian styles are interchangeable. The myth that traditional tribal rugs are not for modern interiors is far from the truth!!! In fact, many of New Zealand’s top designers are using tribal rugs in colonial, … View moreTribal rugs form a subset of traditional rugs. Terms such Bohemian, Scandinavian, and Caucasian styles are interchangeable. The myth that traditional tribal rugs are not for modern interiors is far from the truth!!! In fact, many of New Zealand’s top designers are using tribal rugs in colonial, French-styled, contemporary, and Mediterranean-styled homes.

Support Climate action Friday 25th 9 am at Sky City

Caril from Mount Eden

Friday this week 25th join three climate activists in Court for painting on the footpath outside ANZ Bank. This banks invests heavily in the fossil fuel industry. In the face of the climate crisis and Government inaction (Corporate lobbying overwhelms what we ordinary people can do) we are morraly … View moreFriday this week 25th join three climate activists in Court for painting on the footpath outside ANZ Bank. This banks invests heavily in the fossil fuel industry. In the face of the climate crisis and Government inaction (Corporate lobbying overwhelms what we ordinary people can do) we are morraly obliged to take such actions.

That wonderful organisation called PLUNKET

Nancy from Mount Eden

Hullo. To all of those wonderful mothers of the 50s,60s and seventies. I’m one of those too. Do you remember those fantastic Plunket nurses who came once a week when we first came out of hospital with our new babies. I know how we awaited their visits and advise with great gratitude. They … View moreHullo. To all of those wonderful mothers of the 50s,60s and seventies. I’m one of those too. Do you remember those fantastic Plunket nurses who came once a week when we first came out of hospital with our new babies. I know how we awaited their visits and advise with great gratitude. They weighed our little ones, and advised on breastfeeding, rashes, teething, formulas and you name it all of those problems associated with a new born. How much we looked forward to their visits to put our mind at rest. All recorded in our individual Plunket Books.

I have a program on community radio Planet FM 104.6 once a month where we talk on NZ history, heritage and the people who have helped shape NZ over the past years. I feel Plunket definitely comes under those headings. If you would like to help me get a program together or chat to me about your experience I would be most grateful. Some of you might still have kept your Plunket books!
Email me on nancydempst@gmail.com. Or txt 0274813657
Thank you Ladies.

Shift to thrift

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Let’s make shift to thrift come and visit us at 571 Sandringham.

Herne Bay House: The hospice that became a refuge for people with HIV

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, at a time when people with HIV were “treated like lepers”, an old Victorian villa in Herne Bay created a loving environment for the sick and dying.

Read the full story at the link below.