Mount Roskill, Auckland

Learn from Experts in Digitally-Driven Business!

The Team from Digital Boost

We're here to help you take your business to the top.
That's why every day from 10-11am we sit down for interviews with experts in topics like digital marketing and websites, and live stream it straight to you. Power your business forward with a daily pro-tip or two!

Find out … View moreWe're here to help you take your business to the top.
That's why every day from 10-11am we sit down for interviews with experts in topics like digital marketing and websites, and live stream it straight to you. Power your business forward with a daily pro-tip or two!

Find out who's sharing their knowledge this week and RSVP here Learn more

What legacy will you leave?

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Tanya decided to leave a legacy to the Cancer Society when her mother passed away from oral cancer. “Leaving a gift in my will is a way to keep supporting Kiwis facing cancer and help protect the next generation – our children and grandchildren. I’m so appreciative of the Cancer Society’s … View moreTanya decided to leave a legacy to the Cancer Society when her mother passed away from oral cancer. “Leaving a gift in my will is a way to keep supporting Kiwis facing cancer and help protect the next generation – our children and grandchildren. I’m so appreciative of the Cancer Society’s support and incredibly passionate about the research they fund. I hope by leaving a bequest, this will help cancer researchers find a cure.”

You can join Tanya in making the greatest gift of hope for those facing cancer in the future. Find out more

Walk in Covid 19 Vaccination

Iliyas from Mount Roskill

Today 5th September 2021. Walk In. No appointments necessary for today.Minimal wait. Three vaccinators on at the same time.
Unichem Roskill Village Pharmacy
1490 Dominion Road
Mt Roskill
Phone 09 6208599 to get an idea of waiting time before you come over.

Donate/Volunteer for Migrant Action Trust

Amie Maga from Migrant Action Trust

International Day of Charity - Today 5 September is about honouring the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace."

Looking for a registered… View moreInternational Day of Charity - Today 5 September is about honouring the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace."

Looking for a registered charity to support? Your donation of $5, $50 or more to Migrant Action Trust will enable us to support more migrants and refugee whānau after lockdown.



Over the last few weeks, we've been reaching out to our Afghani whānau who are extremely distressed about the safety and survival of their loved ones in Afghanistan. Through the Action Station petition and letters to Government, Migrant Action Trust joined the urgent plea for New Zealand to take in substantially more refugees from Afghanistan.



As a registered charity supporting refugees from arrival to integration, Migrant Action Trust runs free English and computer tutorials, pre-employment support and community driver mentoring programmes.



Check out to pledge regularly or volunteer for Migrant Action Trust www.migrantactiontrust.org...



In the last three years, we have been delivering trauma-sensitive driver training for Afghani and other refugees to support their settlement process. Help refugees gain independence through Puketapapa Community Driving School givealittle.co.nz...

Father's Day - Help a small business AND get Dad something nice

David Downs from SOS Business

If you’ve forgotten about Father’s Day - get him a voucher from www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a small business in need too!
And Aucklanders and Northlanders!
As a way of saying thanks for buying $50 or more of vouchers to your favourite locals, our friends at Goodman Fielder will gift you a … View moreIf you’ve forgotten about Father’s Day - get him a voucher from www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a small business in need too!
And Aucklanders and Northlanders!
As a way of saying thanks for buying $50 or more of vouchers to your favourite locals, our friends at Goodman Fielder will gift you a $10 Universal Voucher!

GiveaLittle

Sheila from Hillsborough

For some of our neighbours who know our rottie Indy & for those who do not know her, she was diagnosed with Aggressive Osteosercoma on her hind left limb. She was amputated on monday & she is back with us now. She needs to go through Chemo sessions. Our son who is in between jobs has paid … View moreFor some of our neighbours who know our rottie Indy & for those who do not know her, she was diagnosed with Aggressive Osteosercoma on her hind left limb. She was amputated on monday & she is back with us now. She needs to go through Chemo sessions. Our son who is in between jobs has paid all the bills & taking care of her now (has to pause looking for job in the meantime). She needs 24/7 care at the moment. Indy has gone through some rough & tough times in the last year having to go through a couple of surgeries which has added to the Vet Bills. Indy is a big teddy bear..big in size & bark but the most gentlest rottie you can ever meet. She has received a lot of love, hugs, kisses, messages & donations from a lot of her friends. We sincerely thank all the donors who have contributed towards her treatment so far which is costing between $10 - $12K & more. My son would really appreciate every contribution towards her treatment. If not even you love, hugs & kisses will be passed on to her.

the link to donate is here, if the link doesnt work, please copy paste in to your internet browser - givealittle.co.nz...

Lockdown learning and Coq au vin recipe

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Almost 2 weeks into the Lockdown and here is what we have achieved.
With some rapid planning, we managed to transform our programme to online cooking demonstrations with the students preparing their own dishes at their homes.
Here are some of the dishes they have been preparing - Macarons with … View moreAlmost 2 weeks into the Lockdown and here is what we have achieved.
With some rapid planning, we managed to transform our programme to online cooking demonstrations with the students preparing their own dishes at their homes.
Here are some of the dishes they have been preparing - Macarons with raspberry and chocolate, poached pear with creme anglaise , meringue, tuilles Amandine and Coq au Vin with mash potatoes.
Find the recipe of Coq au vin on our blog today

Is a small business near you delivering?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting … View moreOur friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting local is easy with Support Local, Aotearoa. Have a browse or show your support by submitting a shoutout to a business near you now. They'll thank you for it.

Thanks for supporting local. Browse the directory

Upcycled chandelier

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Roskill

Up your potted plants game with this easy recycling project finished in Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

Last chance to nominate!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

This is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an … View moreThis is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an essential worker making a difference - it’s up to you to get their name in the ring! Nominations close midnight 31 August.

What are you waiting for? Head over the nzawards.org.nz/nominate now!

Looking for good lockdown reads?

Tanya from The Women's Bookshop

We have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.

1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator… View moreWe have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.

1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator
3) Activism, Feminism, Politics and Parliament: Biography of the preeminent Margaret Wilson
4) Loop Tracks: Remarkable & sensitive - a major new NZ novel
5) Moth: Heartbreaking & heart-warming, set in Partition India
6) Before You Knew My Name: An extraordinary, unputdownable debut novel
7) Greta & Valdin: Captivating, charming & funny
8) Charlie Tangaroa & the Creature from the Sea 8-12yo Action-packed with environmental themes
9) The Piano Girls: Beautifully crafted stories to be savoured
10) One Pot, Pan. Planet: Anna Jones, ‘Queen of greens’ inspires with delicious recipes

Order them now to be collected or couriered at Level 3. Thanks for supporting local and independent bookstores.

The Women’s Bookshop Shop books now

I can help with that

Yvonne from Blockhouse Bay

Hello, my name is Yvonne and I am offering help to anyone out there who needs it or who is lonely.
I am working from home during Level 4 but I can still help you. Some ideas I have are:
1. collecting your groceries for you,
2. walking your dog for you,
3. or even walking with you (we can wear … View moreHello, my name is Yvonne and I am offering help to anyone out there who needs it or who is lonely.
I am working from home during Level 4 but I can still help you. Some ideas I have are:
1. collecting your groceries for you,
2. walking your dog for you,
3. or even walking with you (we can wear masks and walk 2m apart and still chat),
4. or I can just come along to your letterbox and bring my thermos of coffee and we can sit 2 m apart, with masks on, and simply chat.
I live in Blockhouse Bay but I have a car so a wee drive to you is just fine too.
Yvonne.

Poll: Who here thinks butchers should be allowed to open under level 4

Helen from Mount Eden

Working parents - how will you cope if lockdown lasts till the school holidays?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours,
The government has poured cold water on the idea of the school holidays being moved, but we want to know what that means for parents. Many people have used up annual leave and sick days looking after the kids - how do you feel about the prospect of kids not going back to school… View moreKia ora neighbours,
The government has poured cold water on the idea of the school holidays being moved, but we want to know what that means for parents. Many people have used up annual leave and sick days looking after the kids - how do you feel about the prospect of kids not going back to school until term 4, if restrictions last until October?
If you'd be up for sharing your thoughts, please contact josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
Thanks, and stay safe!

Hello

TeHuia

This is a survey for people who live in Auckland – and who travel to the Waikato at least once per year.

We are seeking your feedback about a possible Auckland to Waikato train service on Te Huia – for Aucklanders. We need feedback from both people who have and also those who have not used… View moreThis is a survey for people who live in Auckland – and who travel to the Waikato at least once per year.

We are seeking your feedback about a possible Auckland to Waikato train service on Te Huia – for Aucklanders. We need feedback from both people who have and also those who have not used Te Huia already.

By completing the survey you are not only providing important feedback but you will also be entered into the draw for one of two $100 Visa Prezzy vouchers – the winners will be notified on September 6th.

The survey is being run by Mobius Research, an independent company, on behalf of the Waikato Regional Council. All responses to the survey will be anonymous.

The survey will take approximately 8 minutes to complete. When answering the survey, please respond based on your normal travel behaviour between Auckland and the Waikato outside the context of COVID-19 travel restrictions under alert levels 3 and 4.

Please click on the link below to start the survey.
https://survey.mobiusresearch.co.nz/Community/se.ashx?s=705E3F104D6E4AD9

Do not hesitate to contact Stuart at Mobius if you have any questions or technical issues. stuart@mobiusresearch.co.nz

On behalf of the Te Huia team and the Waikato Regional Council, thank you in advance for your feedback - it is much appreciated.

Kind regards
Stuart Jeffcoat - Director
Mobius Research and Strategy Ltd. Take survey