Mount Roskill, Auckland

Paint a cute cane basket

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Roskill

Bring some ordinary storage baskets to life using a few Resene testpots of Resene Nero, Resene Glamour Puss and Resene White and some leafy house plants!

Find out how to create your own.

ReStore charity shop in Panmure

Habitat for Humanity

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore charity shop in Panmure needs your help! We are looking for volunteers who are able to donate 3-4 hours of their time a week to support our work in supporting local Kiwi families in housing need.

Our Restores are a major source of funding for our programmes that … View moreThe Habitat for Humanity ReStore charity shop in Panmure needs your help! We are looking for volunteers who are able to donate 3-4 hours of their time a week to support our work in supporting local Kiwi families in housing need.

Our Restores are a major source of funding for our programmes that help our local whānau in having warm dry places to call home.

If you would like to join us as a volunteer you can sign up here.

Noreen Tangianau
Habitat for Humanity ReStore Panmure – Manager Know more

Waiheke protector injured after being 'rammed' by marina developer's boat

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

A protector at the Kennedy Point marina site was left with a sprained neck and wrist after construction crew “rammed” her with their boat while she was protesting in the water.

Tensions have been escalating on Waiheke Island since construction started gathering pace a few weeks ago.

The … View moreA protector at the Kennedy Point marina site was left with a sprained neck and wrist after construction crew “rammed” her with their boat while she was protesting in the water.

Tensions have been escalating on Waiheke Island since construction started gathering pace a few weeks ago.

The developer, Kennedy Point Marina, confirmed it is reviewing the incident, and said protesters had “deliberately putting themselves into the path” of the vessel.

Watch the video and read the full story at the link below.

Holiday time activities.

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

What educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun … View moreWhat educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun family holiday.
Don’t forget to have some down time as well!

Book week

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

One book has thousands of solutions. We are are having book sale this week. 3 books for $1 , $1 books and $2 books available . Come and have look at 571 Sandringham.

Plastic Free July – Take up the challenge.

The Team from Auckland Council

Each year hundreds of thousands of Kiwis take the PLASTIC FREE JULY challenge and make a real difference by refusing single-use plastics. Join the movement today!

Aotearoa Resettled Community Coalition (ARCC) community support

James from Sandringham

Kia ora e te whānau. Aotearoa Resettled Community Coalition (ARCC, www.arcc.org.nz...) is supporting a Syrian-New Zealander community member from our forced migrant background community. She has recently relocated to Auckland and today is moving with her 5 children from emergency housing to a … View moreKia ora e te whānau. Aotearoa Resettled Community Coalition (ARCC, www.arcc.org.nz...) is supporting a Syrian-New Zealander community member from our forced migrant background community. She has recently relocated to Auckland and today is moving with her 5 children from emergency housing to a house provided by Kainga Ora. The family has basic items such as towels and cutlery, but no essential furniture items such as beds, a fridge, washing machine, sofa, tables, chairs etc. Should you have any such items no longer needed but in reasonable condition that you would be happy to donate to ARCC to support this family, please contact ARCC (james@arcc.org.nz or 09 846 0110 - calls from 9am to 5.30pm). Any items ideally needed this week to support the family with their move.

Free

Adidas Bayern Munich Coat

Nabila from Mount Roskill

Vintage jacket size XL
You can try before you buy at my address

Price: $100

What have you got for good feng shui in your garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, the July issue of NZ Gardener features the courtyard garden of feng shui expert Boon Yap in her Taipa home. She's also shared some practical tips on getting good feng shui in your garden.

Locals fume after approval of earthworks for replacement Huia Water Treatment Plant

Reporter Auckland Stuff

Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for … View moreLocal groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for resource consent to carry out earthworks and vegetation removal for the upcoming replacement of the Huia Water Treatment Plant.

Titirangi Protection Group’s (TPG) spokeswoman Belynda Groot said “it’s totally wrong” for consent to be given after abundant evidence from kauri dieback and ecology experts at the resource consent hearing in April this year advised against the build.

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Fabrication apprenticeship available in Rosedale.

Competenz

SRS group have highly skilled engineers that are able to pass on their skills and knowledge in this Junior Fabricator apprenticeship position available now!

Do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Get in touch now

We’re making every suburb central

Auckland Light Rail

Bringing light rail to Auckland will be a game changer. Light rail will come every five minutes to the city and other destinations.

Visit lightrail.co.nz to learn more and share your views. Find out more

Massive villa relocation "absolute madness"

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

What a pleasure to meet Hayley Parsons of Clarks Beach, Auckland. She and husband Chris relocated this huge three-storey villa from Palmerston North to Auckland, and project managed the rebuild of Huntly House from London. Wonderful house, wonderful history.

Free Single Bed frame and mattress for two

Mohammad from Blockhouse Bay

Hi,
Free Single wooden bed frame and mattress, serviceable but not fashionable! it comes with another subframe and mattress which slides under the main bed suitable for kids' sleepover.
Please see the photos and the repair patch on the side frame.
Should you are interested, please message me … View moreHi,
Free Single wooden bed frame and mattress, serviceable but not fashionable! it comes with another subframe and mattress which slides under the main bed suitable for kids' sleepover.
Please see the photos and the repair patch on the side frame.
Should you are interested, please message me on neighbourly for pick up arrangement.

Free

Changes to Auckland ferry services from Monday

Caroline Williams Reporter from Community News

Kia ora koutou neighbours. Changes are coming to Auckland’s ferry services following the opening of six new piers in the city centre.

The changes, which come into effect on Monday, follow the completion of a $350 million upgrade of the downtown waterfront.

The new piers has resulted in the … View moreKia ora koutou neighbours. Changes are coming to Auckland’s ferry services following the opening of six new piers in the city centre.

The changes, which come into effect on Monday, follow the completion of a $350 million upgrade of the downtown waterfront.

The new piers has resulted in the renumbering of those at the downtown ferry terminal, Auckland Transport (AT) has advised.

The timing of some services will be altered to accommodate the new piers, and some new services will be added.

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