Mount Eden, Auckland

And the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero is...

Prospa

A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.

The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.

The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a … View moreA huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.

The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.

The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a local called Margaret and the nomination reads:
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'

Such a deserving business and team, well done Mary and Sam. And thank you to all those who voted!

Unique Designed T Shirts

Cassie from Mount Eden

Buy a uniquely designed t shirt and support a local artist. Lots of designs to choose from. Get them on a mug, sticker, a t shirt or a print. Free shipping for over $70 spent. Click the link to go to my store. See examples in photos.
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Negotiable

Playgroups

Judy from Mount Eden

Fridays 10-11.45am Greyfriars Playgroup
Windmill Rd, Mt Eden

Tuesdays 10am
mainly music
Gardner Rd, Epsom

Lost cat - Mt Eden

Anna from Mount Eden

Still missing my girl 😔

Evie is a 13 year old grey tortie - quite pretty colouring (mainly grey with caramel) with some cream on her chest. No white on her at all. She has been missing since 16 November, 2023.

Please take a screenshot of this post so you have photos and my number handy in case… View moreStill missing my girl 😔

Evie is a 13 year old grey tortie - quite pretty colouring (mainly grey with caramel) with some cream on her chest. No white on her at all. She has been missing since 16 November, 2023.

Please take a screenshot of this post so you have photos and my number handy in case you see her.

She likes people but might not let you pick her up so please take a video or photo if you see her and call me asap on 021 072 0933 (Anna).

She’s quite lean and small to medium size. When she’s happy she ‘talks’ ❤️ De-sexed and microchipped.

Last seen in Mont Le Grand Rd, Mt Eden. Please check your garage, shed, garden and under deck and house.

Apparently cats who are hiding don’t meow so please look carefully even if you don’t hear her. Thank you so much 🙏

accomodation available

Ranil from Sandringham

Accomodation available for girl tenant in 2 bhk house in Sandringham

DM for more info

Negotiable

Want your house looking nice again?

Mark from Mount Eden

(Student)hi i have alot of experience in painting exterior and interior quality workmanship good rates own gear .
Also have experience in waterblasting/ roof treatments, housewashing phone 0225607279

Clothes Hangers

John Sammut from Disabled Citizens Society

Hello Neighbours, our Op shop requires clothes hangers, if you have any spare please send them our way.
096388153
421 Dominion Road Mt Eden

Kind Regards DCS

Nationwide Emergency Mobile Alert test taking place this Sunday

The Team from Auckland Council

⚠️ NZ Civil Defence is undertaking a nationwide test of the EMA system on Sunday 26 May between 6pm and 7pm.
ℹ️ This means mobile phones across Tāmaki Makaurau will be sounding the distinctive emergency tone.

Find a Retirement Village in New Zealand

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

Ryman Healthcare offers the very best of retirement living and aged care with retirement villages throughout New Zealand. You'll find Ryman retirement villages near you, each with a unique personality and a range of living and care options. Gain a lifestyle you can thrive in and connect with … View moreRyman Healthcare offers the very best of retirement living and aged care with retirement villages throughout New Zealand. You'll find Ryman retirement villages near you, each with a unique personality and a range of living and care options. Gain a lifestyle you can thrive in and connect with like-minded people in a welcoming community. 

In addition to independent and assisted living, Ryman villages offer a range of care options. Depending on the village, the levels of care we provide include rest home, hospital, specialist dementia care, and respite care. In some instances we may also be able to offer rest home care in an assisted-living apartment. This option enables you to remain in your own apartment but with a little extra support.  

Click read more for the full article.

You're probably recycling wrong - here's how to get it right

Brian from Mount Roskill

When I saw a Waste and Recycling Industry Forum report this week that said nearly a fifth of New Zealand's recycling winds up in landfill due to contamination, I thought, "How hard is it to recycle, you idiots?"
And then someone at work casually mentioned that they had been very … View moreWhen I saw a Waste and Recycling Industry Forum report this week that said nearly a fifth of New Zealand's recycling winds up in landfill due to contamination, I thought, "How hard is it to recycle, you idiots?"
And then someone at work casually mentioned that they had been very good and removed all the lids from their recycling that morning.
Reader, I have not been removing the lids from my recycling.
It's me, hi, I'm the idiot, it's me.
What else might I and my fellow New Zealanders be getting wrong when bin day rolls around?

A recycling education
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When I confessed my recycling sins to Parul Sood, general manager of waste solutions at Auckland Council, she was very kind to me, saying that up until a few months ago, I was doing the right thing keeping the lids on my bottles.
But New Zealand's recycling systems moved to a national standard in February, which is when removing lids became a nationwide requirement.
There are a few problems with lids on recyclables, Sood said.
"When you put the lid on the bottle pack, sometimes people leave liquid in it, so it's not completely rinsed out," she said.
"Then in some facilities the lids can fall through the [sorting] machines, too, and they can't be recycled."
Other recycling crimes
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Leaving lids on recyclables and failing to properly clean containers out are common recycling issues, but Sood said the bigger issue is people still contaminating their recycling bins with rubbish that should be going to landfill or recycled elsewhere.
She said that just because some items, like batteries or metal, can be recycled in other ways, they have no business being in a curbside recycling bin.
"People need to be really aware that your recycling bin is for packaging that comes out of your kitchen, laundry and your bathroom ... no other material," she said.
"People are even putting electronics [in their recycling bin]. We had a truck come into the facility recently which had caught fire because it had electronics in it."
Bags of soft plastics and clothing are also common culprits, which Sood said can pose extra problems at recycling facilities because they get tangled in machinery.
While there are people manually sifting through items on the conveyor belts at recycling facilities, they are mostly there to remove any offending large pieces.
If too many contaminated items make it through the sorting process, the recyclables can be rejected by the markets that are going to repurpose the materials. And that could ultimately mean large quantities of recycling must be sent to landfill instead.
When it comes to putting items in your recycling bin, Sood said: "If in doubt, leave it out."
"If you're not sure if [something] goes in the recycling bin or not, just put it in the rubbish; that's probably better," she said.
"I think taking a minute to just do the right thing with that packaging is worth it."
Becoming a recycling superstar
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What should you be putting in your recycling bin then?
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Glass bottles and jars
Tin, steel, and aluminium cans
Plastic containers (that are grades 1, 2 and 5) from your kitchen, bathroom or laundry. These containers should not be larger than 4 litres.
Newspapers and magazines
Paper and cardboard, including window envelopes, egg cartons and (empty) pizza boxes. Bubble wrap, polystyrene, and plastic packaging should be removed from the cardboard boxes — any tape or labels can stay on.
Items that cannot go in your recycling bin include:
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Soft plastics (these can instead be dropped off at supermarkets or other retailers that are part of the soft plastics recycling scheme)
Food
Liquid paperboard (such as milk or juice Tetra Pak cartons)
Aerosol cans
Garden or building waste
Nappies or sanitary products
Window or mirror glass
Light bulbs
Electronics or batteries
Before you throw your recyclables in your bin, there are a couple of other things to do.
You need to ensure any items you're recycling are bigger than 50mm x 50mm.
You should also make sure the items are loose in the bin — recyclable items shouldn't be lumped together in a bag.
Finally, don't forget to empty and rinse out your bottles and containers and, of course, make sure you remove those offending lids.
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Flower power

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Create a colourful bouquet that won’t need watering. Get the whole family involved and let everyone choose their favourite Resene testpot colours to finish their flowers.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

Winter is coming!

The Team from NZ Compare

Are you ready to cosy up your home?
As the cold weather approaches, it's time to prep your home for winter. Don't let the chill catch you off guard and lead to high power bills!

Click below to check out our top tips for winterizing your home and saving on energy costs. Stay warm and … View moreAre you ready to cosy up your home?
As the cold weather approaches, it's time to prep your home for winter. Don't let the chill catch you off guard and lead to high power bills!

Click below to check out our top tips for winterizing your home and saving on energy costs. Stay warm and SAVE this winter!

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 25% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers available at your local Resene ColorShop! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – there’s something to suit all tastes. Offer ends 17 June 2024.

* Discount off the normal retail price at … View moreNow is your chance to dress up your walls and save 25% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers available at your local Resene ColorShop! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – there’s something to suit all tastes. Offer ends 17 June 2024.

* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers. Excludes wall decals, WallPrint and clearance items. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

View the full selection of wallpapers at your local Resene ColorShop and get a taste of some of the options online. Find out more

Bay leaves - heaps

Rosalind from Grey Lynn

Have just finished trimming my large, fragrant bay tree.
Come and help yourself, take as much as you like but please leave the tub.
They are suitable for cooking or growing your own bay tree and are natural moth repellants.
They are on the verge on the corner of Murdoch Rd and Dickens St.

Free

Get your COVID vaccine for the winter season

Bradburns Pharmacy 药房

Hey Mt Roskill neighbours! 👋 Bradburns Pharmacy on Dominion Road is your local spot to get your COVID vaccine for the winter season. Let's keep our community healthy together!
Book online at app.bookmyvaccine.health.nz... or drop in. No appointment needed. maps.app.goo.gl...
… View moreHey Mt Roskill neighbours! 👋 Bradburns Pharmacy on Dominion Road is your local spot to get your COVID vaccine for the winter season. Let's keep our community healthy together!
Book online at app.bookmyvaccine.health.nz... or drop in. No appointment needed. maps.app.goo.gl...
#MtRoskillCommunity #StaySafe