Mount Eden, Auckland

Poll: Do you think Labour’s policy to slash paywave, credit card fees will help small businesses?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Labour is promising an end to expensive fees for things like paywave and card transactions.

The party wants to regulate Merchant Service Fees (MSF), which are high in New Zealand compared to other countries such as Australia.

These are fees charged by banks for services including card … View moreLabour is promising an end to expensive fees for things like paywave and card transactions.

The party wants to regulate Merchant Service Fees (MSF), which are high in New Zealand compared to other countries such as Australia.

These are fees charged by banks for services including card transactions and paywave, and force retailers to either absorb the hefty cost themselves, or pass it on to consumers.

Do you think Labour’s policy to slash paywave, credit card fees will help small businesses?

• Yes
• No

Vote View Results

• 80.8% Yes
  80.8% Complete
• 19.2% No
  19.2% Complete

915 votes

Indie-pop festival Laneway cancelled in 2020 by coronavirus

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland’s Laneway music festival will not go ahead this year as organisers “do not believe we can operate to our full capabilities.”

In a statement, they said: “After much deliberation, we are very disappointed to announce that Laneway Festival Auckland will not be taking place in … View moreAuckland’s Laneway music festival will not go ahead this year as organisers “do not believe we can operate to our full capabilities.”

In a statement, they said: “After much deliberation, we are very disappointed to announce that Laneway Festival Auckland will not be taking place in Summer 2021.

“The current circumstances surrounding border closures and the unpredictability of future Covid-19 outbreaks have created an extremely tough environment for festivals

The festival was postoned until 2022 and organisers were “sending our love and support to all our loyal crew and suppliers who we hope to see again, along with all the punters, in summer 2022.”

Laneway, which has run for the past 11 years, usually features major international musicians as headliners; last January’s festival was led by performances from English acts The 1975, Charli XCX, and Ruel.

Sunday Roast $20

Sang from Eden Bistro

Sunday Roast This Week. $20. Silver Fern Farm Eye Fillet served with mushroom sauce on mash potato. Call 09-218-5554 or info@edenbistro.co.nz to make a booking

I got 2 old washing machines, one was working but noise. And 1 fridge leaking FREE to collect at Balmoral this Friday or Sunday.I got 2 old washing machines, one was working but noise. And 1 fridge leaking FREE to collect at Balmoral this Friday or Sundays.

John from Mount Eden

I got 2 old washing machines, one was working but noise. And 1 fridge leaking FREE to collect at Balmoral this Friday or Sunday.

Free

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The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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Red three seaters couch

Emily from Eden Terrace

Red three seater couch, has been used undercover outside for the past few months and was inside before that :) Needs to be taken down outdoor stairs to get out but they're not very steep.

Price: $40

Bok Mart coupon (Korean grocery)

Fahd from Epsom

I have two coupons (worth $50 each) to sell for $70. Valid till 10/09/2021.
Please contact me on 0223567808 if interested.

Price: $70

Do you think it is fair Aucklanders have been barred from competing in the Rotorua Marathon due to Covid-19?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Aucklanders have been barred from entering the upcoming Rotorua Marathon due to Covid-19 fears, despite Government restrictions allowing domestic travel.

Participants were told via a Facebook post on Monday that the annual event, which usually attracts around 3000 runners, was still going ahead,… View moreAucklanders have been barred from entering the upcoming Rotorua Marathon due to Covid-19 fears, despite Government restrictions allowing domestic travel.

Participants were told via a Facebook post on Monday that the annual event, which usually attracts around 3000 runners, was still going ahead, but that Auckland runners would not be allowed to enter.

They were also told they would be receiving a 50 per cent refund, or a free transfer to the next event.

Chicken Feeder

Annette from Mount Roskill

Fill up the feeder and once the chickens get used to standing on the lid, they can help themselves when they get hungry. It also puts a stop to the birds eating all there feed.

Price: $60

Alberton & church/graveyard tours & tea, Auckland Heritage Festival 2020!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Join us as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2020 to explore the wider world of Alberton's Kerr Taylors!

In guided tours at two historic churches and graveyards, discover the Alberton connection and some of the family secrets contained within their walls!

Tour one at charming Category … View moreJoin us as part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2020 to explore the wider world of Alberton's Kerr Taylors!

In guided tours at two historic churches and graveyards, discover the Alberton connection and some of the family secrets contained within their walls!

Tour one at charming Category 1 listed, Gothic Revival St Andrew's, Epsom will reveal an intriguing, recently uncovered twist in the Alberton saga to do with an elopement. Tour two takes place in the hood at St Luke's Mt Albert, where almost all the Kerr Taylors are buried, and gives an insight into their roles as founding patrons.

Both tours are followed by tea & scones back at Alberton at your own place with plenty of time to meander in the house and garden!

Tickets $25. Bookings are essential as places are limited and will be further limited if Auckland remains in Level 2. For all the details please see the Neighourly or Facebook listings - links below.

Retirement village gets their groove on

Ryan Anderson Reporter from Central Leader

Mōrena Neighbours!

Three retirement villages in Auckland pulled on their dancing shoes and re-created Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling' music video shot-for-shot.

35 residents, who have an average age of 80, took part in filming the video over a week.

Taking on … View moreMōrena Neighbours!

Three retirement villages in Auckland pulled on their dancing shoes and re-created Justin Timberlake's 'Can't Stop the Feeling' music video shot-for-shot.

35 residents, who have an average age of 80, took part in filming the video over a week.

Taking on the role of an international pop star had never crossed 79-year-old Norris Aitken's mind, but he couldn't pass on the opportunity to take a spin round the bowling green in his dancing shoes.

Watch their moves on the article below!

80-odd years of CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

A talented group of residents and staff (inspirees) from three retirement villages (Bert Sutcliffe Village, Logan Campbell Village and Murray Halberg Village) in Auckland, New Zealand have recreated the Music Video "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. With an average age of… View moreA talented group of residents and staff (inspirees) from three retirement villages (Bert Sutcliffe Village, Logan Campbell Village and Murray Halberg Village) in Auckland, New Zealand have recreated the Music Video "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. With an average age of 80 years and a combined age of more than 2800 years it shows you can't stop the feeling!

Have Your Say - Making it easier for Aucklanders to collect rainwater

The Team from Auckland Council

We are currently working to make it easier for Aucklanders to install a rainwater tank without a resource consent. If this is something you are interested in:
💧 Have Your Say,
💧 Register to attend our webinar on 7 Sept,
By clicking on 'Read More' below.

How does your houseplant collection help you?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

For this Nelson collector, houseplants help her cope with health challenges. "It’s been proven that distraction is a really good pain relief and the plants gave me something to focus on and interrupt the pain pathways.”