Mount Eden, Auckland

Fancy growing your own curry spices?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

One Auckland gardener has done just that! In this week's issue of Get Growing we also have top tips on drying and storing herbs, crops you can sow and grow now and the best spots to grow lemongrass. We also invite you to take part in NZ Gardener's citizen science trial on how home … View moreOne Auckland gardener has done just that! In this week's issue of Get Growing we also have top tips on drying and storing herbs, crops you can sow and grow now and the best spots to grow lemongrass. We also invite you to take part in NZ Gardener's citizen science trial on how home compostable plastics break down in composting systems.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here: t.comms.stuff.co.nz...

Happy gardening!

Lost tote bag - left on bus

Aimee from Mount Eden

My daughter has sadly left her Tote bag on the 27W bus yesterday morning on Mt Eden Road. It has all her favourite clothes and shoes in it. If anyone spotted it, handed it to the bus driver or picked it up by mistake, please let know.

Only 3 weeks to go until Neighbours Day Aotearoa kicks off!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, … View moreOne way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, he hosted a free barbecue at a park with the support of their local New Zealand Police to bring neighbours together to discuss setting it up. Every group is different in how it chooses to operate. Our policy is whatever works best for your area!

Cop seen 'creeping' into policewoman's room before alleged rape

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

Create a pet basket

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.

Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how … View moreGive an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.

Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

Outrage over Uber Eats' failure to display Auckland food hygiene ratings

Torika Tokalau Reporter from Central Leader

A woman is calling on Uber Eats to display food grade ratings after she discovered her favourite tak…

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How much water do you use?

Watercare

Every day, we use water for drinking, bathing, cleaning, cooking and gardening.

Water flows so freely from our taps that we don’t give it a second thought. Every drop has been on an incredible journey from the water source to the treatment plant, several reservoirs and pipes.

This means tap… View moreEvery day, we use water for drinking, bathing, cleaning, cooking and gardening.

Water flows so freely from our taps that we don’t give it a second thought. Every drop has been on an incredible journey from the water source to the treatment plant, several reservoirs and pipes.

This means tap water is precious, so we’re encouraging Aucklanders to use water wisely.

You can find a number of water-wise tips at waterforlife.org.nz. But, before you do that ponder this, how much water do you think Aucklanders use every day? Click on the video below to find out! Learn more

Recommend a dancing and singing class

Makelesi from Grey Lynn

Hi neighbour's
l'm looking for a paid class for my 5years old grand daughter
She loves singing & dancing
Thank you

Policewoman says she refused fellow cop's advances before he assaulted her

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

Do Anyone have a trolley for my new paper run!!!?????

Shana Alexandra from Epsom

I can buy the trolley for$15 to $20 that all I can afford or Can I have trolley to have or borrow a Trolley
Kindly Regards and Thank you 🙏😊☺️

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OK Boomer: Gen X, Z and millennial comedians roast boomers at Auckland show

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

What do you get when you cross a Gen X comedian, a millennial comedian and a Gen Z comedian? A comed…

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Two Young Chickens

Mubashir Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

Found them roaming in my backyard near Mount Albert road/Scout Ave. Is anyone missing them? Don't want to catch them and scare them off.

👐🏻 Practising river safety using team work, finding support in each other.

Graeme Dingle Foundation

All of our programmes have a focus on team-building, learning to work through challenges with others.

Otaki woman determined to complete Auckland's Round the Bays despite cancer

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Cancer is in Chris McBeth's ribs, pelvis and spine, but it is not stopping her from taking part in R…

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Short-term Rental

Azra from Mount Roskill

Hi neighbours
Does anyone have short-term accommodation available from 8th April for a month? I've got my parents flying in and I need to search for suitable place for them. AirBnbs and Holiday homes which charge a daily rate are over my budget...
Thanks