Mount Eden, Auckland

Be water safe and learn to swim

The Team from Auckland Council

Water safety and swimming are key life skills everyone should learn, at any age. Auckland Council has nine swim schools across the region with affordable lessons. All our instructors are AUSTSWIM qualified.

With three beautiful harbours, more than 3000km of coastline and a few backyard swimming… View moreWater safety and swimming are key life skills everyone should learn, at any age. Auckland Council has nine swim schools across the region with affordable lessons. All our instructors are AUSTSWIM qualified.

With three beautiful harbours, more than 3000km of coastline and a few backyard swimming pools, Auckland is surrounded by water for you to swim, fish and play in. To enjoy everything Auckland has to offer, we need to know how to be safe and survive in and around water.

Make water safety a priority; find out more about swimming lessons at aucklandleisure.co.nz/activities/learn-to-swim. Our swim school at Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre is already full so make sure you get in quick! Learn more

Resene Upcyling Awards - Start Submitting!

Resene

Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!

Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View moreDon't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!

Submit your entry in the 2021 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used! Get Upcycling now

Clivia plants for sale

Liz from Grafton

We have just dug out a huge clivia clump, and started re-potting some pieces. Orange flowers, 53 plants ranging from single plants to 3 plants per pot; $5, $10 or $15. Pick up is either old part of Grafton (with parking) or Mount Roskill. Call or text 0212218484, thanks

Price: $515

Overhead Powerlines

Bowan from Hillsborough

Hi all,
Does anyone know or hear anything about the government looking at removing the overhead powerlines that run through Mt Roskill? Or am I delusional as it will never happen?

Say NO to short car trips

EECA

Transport is our beautiful country's biggest carbon emitter. In fact, car trips under two kilometres, like popping to the shops, make up nearly 1/3 of our drives — an average of 12 per household per week.

So we're encouraging Kiwis to consider climate-friendly modes of transport … View moreTransport is our beautiful country's biggest carbon emitter. In fact, car trips under two kilometres, like popping to the shops, make up nearly 1/3 of our drives — an average of 12 per household per week.

So we're encouraging Kiwis to consider climate-friendly modes of transport such as biking, scooting and walking when making trips under two kilometres.

That's why we've launched the ShopPack - a New Zealand-first backpack-style reusable shopping bag to let you keep your hands free on the move. Find out more

Need an electrician

Bowan from Hillsborough

I'm after an electrician to tidy up our fuse box, re-wire a few things and possibly add in another row of fuses. Does anyone know a well experienced but not too costly electrician that can help out?

Toccara’s Homeplate

Cilla from Mount Roskill

Good evening all, hope all is well.

My daughter Toccara & I just wanted to share her little community page for feeding the homeless. Which was inspired by her friend *The Gentle Giant who sadly passed away last month.

She started a project called Toccara’s Homeplate a few years back … View moreGood evening all, hope all is well.

My daughter Toccara & I just wanted to share her little community page for feeding the homeless. Which was inspired by her friend *The Gentle Giant who sadly passed away last month.

She started a project called Toccara’s Homeplate a few years back to when she met *The Gentle Giant.. where her awesome mom & nana would make hot supper plates to deliver out.

This year she has asked her friends to jump on board her project.. I think it’s a great initiative for kids to learn more about helping the community.

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Need a rental whom loves dogs.

Sue Neighbourly Lead from Morningside

HI I am after a rental either a flat or shared house that would take me and my two dogs. I am a Nurse over 40yr who believes in equality in the human race. Two dogs one 13yrs other 10yr both border collies.
Tania 02102678459 with Bella & Chilli in that order of photos..Both non barkers only … View moreHI I am after a rental either a flat or shared house that would take me and my two dogs. I am a Nurse over 40yr who believes in equality in the human race. Two dogs one 13yrs other 10yr both border collies.
Tania 02102678459 with Bella & Chilli in that order of photos..Both non barkers only if your at risk, indoor since born.

Hand-reared fairy tern chick released into the wild

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. Some cute content for your Friday - The first fairy tern chick hand-reared since the 1990s has been released into the wild. The chick was hatched and reared at Auckland Zoo before it was transferred to a purpose-built aviary near a breeding site and released. Conservationists hope … View moreHi neighbours. Some cute content for your Friday - The first fairy tern chick hand-reared since the 1990s has been released into the wild. The chick was hatched and reared at Auckland Zoo before it was transferred to a purpose-built aviary near a breeding site and released. Conservationists hope the successful rearing of the chick stands them in great stead for future efforts with fairy terns.

Urban Forage

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Curious to learn more about what is growing around you?
Join Riki Bennett on our Urban Forage to discover edible plants and trees while taking a nature walk followed by a discovery session on edible plants & shrubs and a delicious gourmet luncheon.
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Saturday, 8 May from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Candy Boxes are flying out the door!

Sophie from Celebration Box

Get your favourite candy in a box from Celebration Box.

Poll: Prospa Local Business Hero - who gets your vote?

Prospa

Small businesses need our support. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 regional 2021 Prospa Local Business Heroes for their commitment to their communities. 

They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by … View moreSmall businesses need our support. We are proud to be celebrating our 10 regional 2021 Prospa Local Business Heroes for their commitment to their communities. 

They now need your help! We are now looking for the New Zealand Prospa Local Business Hero - our overall winner, as voted by Neighbourly members around the country!

This lucky business will walk away with $10,000 worth of prizes!

Please take a couple of minutes to read the nominations below - then vote for the business you'd like to see named 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero.
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NORTHLAND: Wayne and Kate - Engraving Systems
"Wayne and Kate have been trying to support all the local sports clubs and businesses with great service and going that extra mile to help. They really have brought some life back into the community and should be acknowledged and rewarded for all the hard work."

AUCKLAND: Lynnae Palu - F45 Training Takapuna
"With no ability to trade in Level 3 or above, they still keep their members engaged and motivated with online workouts and daily challenges even though memberships are on hold and the gym is closed. They really are more like a family than a gym ❤️."

WAIKATO: Team at Incredible India - Incredible India Restaurant
"Not only do they make the most authentic, delicious Indian food. Their service is thoughtful and kind. We always feel appreciated for using their establishment, either by the warm greeting we get, the offer of a drink if we are waiting for take-out and their cute handwritten messages on the carry bag of dinner. They put the effort into the whole package not just making money."

BAY OF PLENTY: Team at Benny and Brew - Benny and Brew
"Our neighbourhood was missing a great cafe and meeting place. Since Benny and Brew have opened they have given our neighbourhood a massive lift. It's a place where you go for the people and the food and drink are delicious which is icing on the cake. For a bit, they were operating as a French bistro and the food was to die for! These guys have worked so hard and brought such joy to our neighbourhood"

HAWKE’S BAY - GISBORNE: Jazz and his family - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store
"Every member of this family who serves in the shop are very friendly, helpful and always smiling. They get to know all their customers and I have never walked into a shop that makes you feel so welcome. During our first lockdown for Covid, they put food such as milk, bread, out for people who may need it free of charge."

TARANAKI: Reece and family - Valentine's Valet
"Reece the owner of Valentine’s Valet, often helped by his Dad, mainly deals with lawns and gardens but he runs both a Carpet Cleaning and a Car Buffing business also. He is extremely hard-working, helpful and friendly and is happy to do the odd job that doesn’t fall into one of his usual categories. He comes to us fortnightly and we could not do without him. If anyone deserves an award it is — Reece Valentine!"

MANAWATU-WANGANUI: Jamie - JD Hair Design
"Jamie is amazing - not only does he offer incredible haircuts at an affordable price he is a genuinely caring man. With a heart of gold, everyone is whānau to him and he treats you like it. I always leave his salon looking fabulous but also feeling fabulous. He is the type of man that fills your inner well of good feelings while he makes you feel and look special."

WELLINGTON: Meredith and Craig - Avalon Service Centre
"Meredith and Craig Butland and their team do a wonderful job and go the extra mile to make sure every job is to the customer's satisfaction. They drop people at their workplaces and pick them up when work on the car is finished. They take the time to talk to customers about anything and are great neighbours to the local residents. Avalon Service Centre are definitely our local heroes in Avalon."

NELSON - MARLBOROUGH: Mary Jane and Colin - Lemon Tree Lane
"Lemon Tree Lane is a great big little gift shop. I am so grateful for Mary Jane and Colin's 'You are very welcome' and 'it's no trouble at all' attitude. Their prices are very reasonable, they always happily gift wrap with beautiful papers and ribbons as a part of their service. I truly can't speak highly enough of this community-minded couple and their classy, extensive range of items that never leave us disappointed."

CANTERBURY - WEST: Troy Cameron - ATC Accounting Services
"Troy Cameron is a local accountant. He is an awesome family man and it is not unusual to see Matilda, his Kune Kune pig, snuggled up with his dog and daughter in his lounge. It was the flying pig on his flyer that made me call him 2 years ago and as we had just gone into business which was scary in itself, let alone dealing with an accountant, we have never looked back. Troy goes the extra mile and his fees are more than reasonable"

OTAGO - SOUTHLAND: Richard Smith - CJ Sinclair
"The owner is Richard Smith whose family have been in the motor trade in the Ranfurly Naseby area for over 100 years. During the last years lock down our car broke down leaving us feeling quite uncomfortable as we live some distance from medical & other services. Richard came to our rescue. We need such companies and people in our rural areas. Richard demonstrates such excellent attributes required in our area."

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Prospa Local Business Hero - who gets your vote?

• NORTHLAND: Wayne and Kate - Engraving Systems
• AUCKLAND: Lynnae Palu - F45 Training Takapuna
• WAIKATO: Team at Incredible India - Incredible India Restaurant
• BAY OF PLENTY: Team at Benny and Brew - Benny and Brew
• HAWKE’S BAY - GISBORNE: Jazz and his family - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store
• TARANAKI: Reece and family - Valentine's Valet
• MANAWATU-WANGANUI: Jamie - JD Hair Design
• WELLINGTON: Meredith and Craig - Avalon Service Centre
• NELSON - MARLBOROUGH: Mary Jane and Colin - Lemon Tree Lane
• CANTERBURY - WEST: Troy Cameron - ATC Accounting Services
• OTAGO - SOUTHLAND: Richard Smith - CJ Sinclair

Vote View Results

• 5.7% NORTHLAND: Wayne and Kate - Engraving Systems
  5.7% Complete
• 13.8% AUCKLAND: Lynnae Palu - F45 Training Takapuna
  13.8% Complete
• 7.7% WAIKATO: Team at Incredible India - Incredible India Restaurant
  7.7% Complete
• 5.9% BAY OF PLENTY: Team at Benny and Brew - Benny and Brew
  5.9% Complete
• 15.2% HAWKE’S BAY - GISBORNE: Jazz and his family - Bossman Dairy - Creagh St Store
  15.2% Complete
• 5.2% TARANAKI: Reece and family - Valentine's Valet
  5.2% Complete
• 9.7% MANAWATU-WANGANUI: Jamie - JD Hair Design
  9.7% Complete
• 13.9% WELLINGTON: Meredith and Craig - Avalon Service Centre
  13.9% Complete
• 11.8% NELSON - MARLBOROUGH: Mary Jane and Colin - Lemon Tree Lane
  11.8% Complete
• 7.3% CANTERBURY - WEST: Troy Cameron - ATC Accounting Services
  7.3% Complete
• 3.8% OTAGO - SOUTHLAND: Richard Smith - CJ Sinclair
  3.8% Complete

1034 votes

Lost shoe

Diane from Sandringham

Hello Neighbourly,

If you frequent Mt Eden on foot maybe you have seen the other pair of this shoe?

Lost it last Tuesday somewhere along the drive way up or possibly along Bellevue/Horoeka Ave.

Thanks, Diane.

Outside of your house looking grubby?

Jesse Raymond from Auckland Wash

Who wants to clean in there spare time?

Our customers spend all day at work and love coming home to a house that makes them feel good.

Whether it be a dirty house, driveway, footpath, deck of fence. I can help!

I provide same day quotes and same week service.
… View moreWho wants to clean in there spare time?

Our customers spend all day at work and love coming home to a house that makes them feel good.

Whether it be a dirty house, driveway, footpath, deck of fence. I can help!

I provide same day quotes and same week service.

Get intouch
Jesse 0272185119
jesse@aucklandwash.com

Go Green Expo & Better Food Fair 2021 ASB Showgrounds

Sri from

Hello Foodies🙋‍♀‍
Sri’s Tempeh is doing tasting at the Go Green Expo & Better Food Fair 2021 at the ASB Greenlane Showgrounds this Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March. Thanking Vegan Society for this awesome opportunity to be alongside them. Vegan Society stand is at U1, 24. I will… View moreHello Foodies🙋‍♀‍
Sri’s Tempeh is doing tasting at the Go Green Expo & Better Food Fair 2021 at the ASB Greenlane Showgrounds this Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March. Thanking Vegan Society for this awesome opportunity to be alongside them. Vegan Society stand is at U1, 24. I will be making my popular Tempeh Mendoan for all to try with a Peanut Sauce dip. Take care and enjoy your week🙌🙏🌱