Mount Eden, Auckland

Lockdown extended - help a small business

David Downs from SOS Business

Urgh - another week of lockdown. Another week of no coffee, missing takeaways, and shaggy hair. Please consider helping a small business by buying a voucher for that thing you miss the most - they get the cash now, when they need it, and you can look forward to using your voucher when we can. … View moreUrgh - another week of lockdown. Another week of no coffee, missing takeaways, and shaggy hair. Please consider helping a small business by buying a voucher for that thing you miss the most - they get the cash now, when they need it, and you can look forward to using your voucher when we can. Win/win.

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View moreDear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

Snap crackle pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

United we can overcome current obstacles for a better tomorrow 💚

Andrea from Morningside

Speak as though you understand the action of your words.

Poll: What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to… View moreMobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to come up with a better name, but has ruled out “Busey McBusface”.

What do you think the vaccination buses should be called?

Here are some ideas readers have emailed in to Stuff, but feel free to comment your own!

What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?

• The Jabba Waka
• Vax to the Future
• Mr Pricky
• The Vaccination Tour
• Double Jab Ute
• Other (please comment)

Vote View Results

• 42.5% The Jabba Waka
  42.5% Complete
• 19.3% Vax to the Future
  19.3% Complete
• 16.5% Mr Pricky
  16.5% Complete
• 5.8% The Vaccination Tour
  5.8% Complete
• 4.7% Double Jab Ute
  4.7% Complete
• 11.2% Other (please comment)
  11.2% Complete

553 votes

Auckland Zoo welcomes three lionesses

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Auckland Zoo has lions again!
On Tuesday, it welcomed three young lionesses from Australia.
The zoo said twin sisters Aziza and Kibibi and half-sister Ilola – all four years old – have come from Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Victoria.
Auckland Zoo is currently closed … View moreHi neighbours, Auckland Zoo has lions again!
On Tuesday, it welcomed three young lionesses from Australia.
The zoo said twin sisters Aziza and Kibibi and half-sister Ilola – all four years old – have come from Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Victoria.
Auckland Zoo is currently closed because of Covid-19 alert level 4, but once it reopens, the lions will be ready and waiting to see visitors.
Will you be booking in a visit to the zoo to see these new lions once restrictions ease?

Massage table

Charlie from Sandringham

Custom massage table length 2m x 900 width x700 high.
Comes witn 2 fitted covers,3 face hole covers,4 large towles,asst small towels,2 x support cushions.
Great for start up

Price: $1,200

Water bottles

Charlie from Sandringham

Great for kitchen or bbq on stand

Price: $30

Smile, it's free therapy

Andrea from Morningside

When you find happiness today, share it with others.

Large bucket of clean soil wanted

Andrea from Morningside

Hi, I am needing one large tub of clean soil. I have the tub and spade 🙂. Any suggestions where I could access this, observing the current lockdown? I am in Morningside. Thank you

Auckland's south and west need more than just Covid jabs

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, Two big lockdowns and the GFC before them will leave more scars on Auckland's most vulnerable communities. Is it time for more than a crisis response? Read the article below:

Covid Testing

Emily from Sandringham

Mt Eden residents have been advised to have a one-off covid test......Gavin Lobo Health are available @ 337 Dominion Road. Call 09 6315305

Return to school ... is there a Level school standard?

Andrea from Morningside

Hi parents and caregivers. As the Government prepares to announce a possible change in Auckland's Alert Level, is there a known National School standard that outlines any mandatory requirements for returning students?
Has your school advised as yet and if so, what mandatory requirements would… View moreHi parents and caregivers. As the Government prepares to announce a possible change in Auckland's Alert Level, is there a known National School standard that outlines any mandatory requirements for returning students?
Has your school advised as yet and if so, what mandatory requirements would you agree to, to send your children and what would keep you from doing so? If your child can wear a mask, have you got any recommendations? Thank you for your comments.

Do you support ‘Covid Loans’ for struggling businesses?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland’s city business district has lost $80 million over the latest lockdown.

Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck is calling on the government to consider ‘Covid Loans’.

“We’re keen to see innovative ideas to support businesses and not load the country up with more debt … View moreAuckland’s city business district has lost $80 million over the latest lockdown.

Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck is calling on the government to consider ‘Covid Loans’.

“We’re keen to see innovative ideas to support businesses and not load the country up with more debt than necessary,” she said.

“Many people have told us they have not had good access to capital and ‘Covid Loans’ could be a solution that could be implemented using existing arrangements.”

’Covid Loans’ would allow businesses to access funding with much more manageable repayment options, similar to student loans,

Do you support ‘Covid Loans’ for businesses impacted by the lockdown?

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View moreIt's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga! See more