Mount Roskill, Auckland

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

Recipe: Salmon in filo pastry

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Salmon in Filo Pastry with Lemon Beurre Blanc prepared by our Advanced student, Timmika from home.
This is a versatile recipe that can be made with different types of fish and wraps the fish in a parcel of filo pastry.
Recipe out now.

Billboard campaign to tackle rising domestic violence in lockdown

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Shine is running a billboard campaign in response to a escalation of domestic violence throughout lockdown.

“Being trapped in the same house means there are more opportunities for someone to physically abuse their partner and less opportunities for that person to escape,” a spokesperson for… View moreShine is running a billboard campaign in response to a escalation of domestic violence throughout lockdown.

“Being trapped in the same house means there are more opportunities for someone to physically abuse their partner and less opportunities for that person to escape,” a spokesperson for the charity said.

“While additional stress created by the impact of lockdown on jobs, finances, unwell or elderly family members, and childcare does not cause domestic violence, these factors may heighten the risk of physical abuse.”

Adverts will feature on digital LED billboards lit up around Auckland city for two weeks.

Shine offers free specialist help that can be accessed by phone or webchat for people experiencing domestic violence.

The helpline is 0508 744 633 and webchat is available 27/7 at www.2shine.org.nz....

Today we're helping to shape the future by working together to try and set a new world record for the most people speaking and celebrating an endangered Indigenous language at the same time!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To do our part, here's two phrases we believe everyone should know in Te Reo Māori.

White/ Ginger small cat

Ava from Royal Oak

Is anyone in Royal Oak area by the big roundabout missing their orange/white cat? My husband saw her lying by the road....if you are her owner, she lies on the pathway between the driveways of 844 and 842 Manukau Road 😥😥 really sorry for your loss.

Poll: Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What’s your local Covid-19 testing centre, and has it been busy or empty lately?

Please vote and comment!

Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?

• Busy
• Empty

Vote View Results

• 30.9% Busy
  30.9% Complete
• 69.1% Empty
  69.1% Complete

275 votes

We can’t wait till Auckland moves back to Level 2!

Hilton Brown Swimming

All our Auckland facilities will reopen under Level 2 Delta guidelines when we move back into Level 2.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for … View moreAll our Auckland facilities will reopen under Level 2 Delta guidelines when we move back into Level 2.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Newmarket and One Tree Hill.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers. Find out more

My Simple Thing

Mubashir Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

My simple thing is going in the backyard and looking for fresh eggs early in the morning and finding a size zero egg in the nest 🤸‍♂️😁

2 chairs. Functional but the covering has peeled off.

Glenn from Blockhouse Bay

Free to pickup.

PM me.

Free

Yacon Tubers

Diana from Mount Eden

I have lifted my yacon tubers and have a lot to give away. This URL provides information about yacon ; thisnzlife.co.nz... . I find them crisp and refreshing and the sugars have the advantage of not being digestible so they are very low on the glycemic index. - so I have read! I can leave them at … View moreI have lifted my yacon tubers and have a lot to give away. This URL provides information about yacon ; thisnzlife.co.nz... . I find them crisp and refreshing and the sugars have the advantage of not being digestible so they are very low on the glycemic index. - so I have read! I can leave them at the gate by arrangement for anyone who wants them or you can pick them up after lockdown.

Free

Purple bearded iris rhizomes

Diana from Mount Eden

I am replanting my bearded iris and have rhizomes to give away if any one is interested. The rhizomes are placed on top of soil rather than buried. Easy care but need lifting and splitting periodically. Flower late Oct. though may have to wait for next year. They look pretty much the same as the … View moreI am replanting my bearded iris and have rhizomes to give away if any one is interested. The rhizomes are placed on top of soil rather than buried. Easy care but need lifting and splitting periodically. Flower late Oct. though may have to wait for next year. They look pretty much the same as the picture though there may be a few white ones among them. I can leave some at the front gate for anyone in Mt Eden, those out of area can pick them up after lockdown. i have a lot.

Free

Recipe: Sweet n sour pork

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced … View moreSweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced cookery student Reesha from home during Lockdown 2021.
Find recipe on our blog, link below.

Get your financial life in order with MoneyIQ

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards … View moreHey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future. You can sign up for free here.

Scam Alert!

Mubashir Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

And they go again with a different name now....stealing people's credit card details and banking information. Please be aware. And people are going after it on FB like mad ☹