Mount Eden, Auckland

Freedom camping reminder ahead of the long weekends

The Team from Auckland Council

🏕️ Reminder so that we can enjoy all our region has to offer safely and respectfully:
✔️ Tents and other forms of shelter are permitted at our beaches and reserves during the day.
❌ Freedom camping, aka staying overnight in a tent, is not.

New opening hours

The Team from Auckland Council

Due to COVID there has been a change in the Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station's operating hours. We will now be open from Mon to Sat, 8am – 5pm (Sunday - CLOSED).

To ensure you don’t miss out on a truly sublime waste experience, please plan ahead.

Garden bed frame

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Perch this frame over a garden bed, and drape it with shade cloth, frost cloth or mesh, depending on the season. Paint to suit with Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

STILL LOOKING :-) DO YOU TRULY LOVE CLEANING - BECAUSE WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Andi Dalton from ACT Clean - Penrose

AFFORDABLE CLEAN TEAM - is a small, owner operated domestic cleaning business, operating Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm approx. We treat our team like family - train together, have huge fun working together and we have each other's backs. Team spirit is high - we keep it that way by looking … View moreAFFORDABLE CLEAN TEAM - is a small, owner operated domestic cleaning business, operating Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm approx. We treat our team like family - train together, have huge fun working together and we have each other's backs. Team spirit is high - we keep it that way by looking out for each other.
WE OFFER SECURITY - Stay with us and we'll look after you - tax, KiwiSaver, holiday pay, sick pay etc.
We provide full training - we clean the good old fashioned way with elbow grease! It can be hard work but we all truly love what we do.
Is this you:
* Can you get to work everyday by 8.30am?
* Do you have a reliable way of getting to work on time?
* What sort of driver's licence do you hold?
* Can you work Monday to Friday?
* Would you prefer Monday Wednesday and Friday?
* Do you have children at school with reliable assistance before or after school?
* Do you have reliable assistance with pre-school children?
* Are you truly 100% reliable with a great work track record?
* Do you hold a vaccination certificate?
* Will you pass a Police vetting check?
* Have you any kind of work experience?
If it sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Look forward to an email from you firstly!
andi@actclean.co.nz

Term 1 Classes + Activities at Parnell Community Centre

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Term 1 classes will go ahead under 🚨 Red Light 🚨 restrictions so sign up today at villagesquare.org.nz/enrol to secure your place!

Under the guidance set out by the government, we're excited that we can proceed with Term 1 classes as planned under the Red Light alert level. We will … View moreTerm 1 classes will go ahead under 🚨 Red Light 🚨 restrictions so sign up today at villagesquare.org.nz/enrol to secure your place!

Under the guidance set out by the government, we're excited that we can proceed with Term 1 classes as planned under the Red Light alert level. We will have the following precautions in place to ensure the safety of our students and staff:

➡️ Class numbers will be limited based on social distancing measures.
➡️ Vaccine passes will be required. Present this to your tutor at the first class of term.
➡️ Face masks must be worn inside the Jubilee Building at all times. If you’re doing an exercise class masks can be removed once you’re inside the room.

If for some reason your class is unable to go ahead (eg. Lockdown, further restrictions etc.) you will be refunded for all remaining classes or you can receive a credit note to use for future terms. We will also offer a virtual option so some classes can continue if possible.

If you have any further questions about how Covid-19 restrictions may affect classes, please do not hesitate to contact us at community@villagesquare.org.nz

JP Service Desk

Danielle Muller from Epsom Community Centre

📢 UPDATE: Our JP Service Desk has moved to WEDNESDAYS from 9am-12pm, starting 2nd February 2022

The JP Service Desk will be returning to Epsom Community Centre from Wednesday 2nd February 2022 from 9.30am -12pm.

There are some restrictions due to the current Covid-19 Protection Framework … View more📢 UPDATE: Our JP Service Desk has moved to WEDNESDAYS from 9am-12pm, starting 2nd February 2022

The JP Service Desk will be returning to Epsom Community Centre from Wednesday 2nd February 2022 from 9.30am -12pm.

There are some restrictions due to the current Covid-19 Protection Framework rules:
👉 Bring your own pen
👉 Please wear a mask
👉 Vaccine passes are required. If you don’t have a vaccine pass, you may use online or letterbox drop services. These can be found on the Justice of the Royal Federation of NZ Justices' Associations website at justiceofthepeace.org.nz...

For more information, please visit justiceofthepeace.org.nz... or phone them on 04 918 8447

Wellington's iconic feline Mittens adapting to life as an Aucklander

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, he was once Wellington’s most famous feline, but now Mittens the cat is settling into his new life in Tāmaki Makaurau.

The Turkish angora is known for wandering far and wide around the streets of Wellington – entering offices and homes, getting in cars, even sleeping on … View moreKia ora neighbours, he was once Wellington’s most famous feline, but now Mittens the cat is settling into his new life in Tāmaki Makaurau.

The Turkish angora is known for wandering far and wide around the streets of Wellington – entering offices and homes, getting in cars, even sleeping on tables of folded T-shirts in Cuba St clothing stores – but his human servant Silvio Bruinsma said so far Mittens was sticking close to home in Auckland.

Known as His Royal Floofiness, Mittens and his family made the move to Auckland city at the start of January, and while his exact location is kept a secret, Bruinsma said he’s living in the central city.

Read the full story at the link below.

Calling all small businesses!

Neighbourly

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Neighbourly Premium enables you to grow a strong presence in your community, connecting you with thousands of … View moreWant to grow your business this year? Well now you can!
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Canapés & Finger Food Workshop

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Over the past two days, our Advanced chef students have been preparing a range of canapés and finger food creates that can be used for entertaining.

Here are some of the dishes our talented chef students showcased -
• Smoked salmon blinis
• Vol Au Vent of homemade puff pastry wth blue … View moreOver the past two days, our Advanced chef students have been preparing a range of canapés and finger food creates that can be used for entertaining.

Here are some of the dishes our talented chef students showcased -
• Smoked salmon blinis
• Vol Au Vent of homemade puff pastry wth blue cheese and onion marmalade
• Salmon, cream cheese and spinach roulade
• Vietnamese rice paper rolls with Nuoc Man sauce
• Crusting with seared beef sirloin and onion marmalade
• Chicken satay with peanut sauce.

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2022 winners will receive prizes worth more than … View moreOnce again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2022 winners will receive prizes worth more than $2200. Just tell us in writing why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos. Email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close Feb 27, 2022.

Essay Writing

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

We brainstorm ideas, develop a structured plan, write a draft then edit and create a good copy. Children who struggle with writing love our structured approach and are immensely proud of their final products.

Free concrete

Andy from Mount Roskill

Cleared out from under the house! Can be picked up whenever, but I will lend a hand loading if I'm around.

Pick up Mt Roskill South, off Dominion Road Extension.

Free

Active Intent Fitness Cross Trainer

Taha from Epsom

Just bought for 6 months, like new, together with 4 sets of dumbbells ( free as gift ) for $300.
Pick up from Orakei.

Features & Benefits
* Monitor: Scan/Time/Speed/Dis./Cal./Pulse
* 8-level manual resistance
* Spec: 8kg flywheel
* Assembly Size: 145cm L x 57.5cm W x 172cm H
* Maximum… View moreJust bought for 6 months, like new, together with 4 sets of dumbbells ( free as gift ) for $300.
Pick up from Orakei.

Features & Benefits
* Monitor: Scan/Time/Speed/Dis./Cal./Pulse
* 8-level manual resistance
* Spec: 8kg flywheel
* Assembly Size: 145cm L x 57.5cm W x 172cm H
* Maximum user's weight:120kgs
* Big-Stride length:40cm

Price: $300

Keeping your neighbourhood safe

The Team from Auckland Council

To kids, everywhere is a playground. It’s up to us to remind our whānau that it’s never okay to open a drain, even if they’ve dropped something in it. If you see a damaged or missing drain lid in your neighbourhood, call us on 09 301 0101 and we’ll come and fix it.

Ryobi RHP 3710 water blaster

Robyn from Mount Eden

If by any slim chance someone has a dead or not working Ryobi RHP 3710 (blue/black) model sitting to be disposed of.....I pulled mine apart during lockdown and found that the bearing cage is damaged. I have tried everywhere including Australia but can't find a compatible replacement .Anyone … View moreIf by any slim chance someone has a dead or not working Ryobi RHP 3710 (blue/black) model sitting to be disposed of.....I pulled mine apart during lockdown and found that the bearing cage is damaged. I have tried everywhere including Australia but can't find a compatible replacement .Anyone who can help...it would be appreciated. Thanks Robyn