Murrays Bay, Auckland

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

928 days ago

Our 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero Winner!

Prospa

Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings,… View more
Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings, conversations and smiles!

Congratulations to all the finalists and thank you for nominating your favourite local business. We'd like to acknowledge the official winner of the public voting poll, Josh Coe, owner of Page 42 cafe. Unfortunately, Josh has decided to close his business after 3.5 years and we wish him all the best.

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936 days ago

North Shore rubbish collection trial a success, but technology won't be rolled out across Auckland

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours. A new rubbish collection method trialled on the North Shore was a runaway success, but there are no plans to roll it out across the Auckland.

In 2021, rubbish collection using radio frequency identification (RFID) was trialled with 498 households in Albany, Beach Haven, Browns … View more
Kia ora neighbours. A new rubbish collection method trialled on the North Shore was a runaway success, but there are no plans to roll it out across the Auckland.

In 2021, rubbish collection using radio frequency identification (RFID) was trialled with 498 households in Albany, Beach Haven, Browns Bay, Murrays Bay, Northcross, Torbay and Totara Vale.

RFID is a wireless data transfer method. When a bin fitted with a RFID chip is emptied, payment is deducted from the resident’s account which is linked to their debit card.

The technology eliminates the need for residents to buy bin tags and provided Auckland Council with more insight on trial participants’ waste habits.

Of the 191 residents who completed a trial survey, 92 per cent wanted the service to continue.

“Overall, the trial was successful in providing a convenient, reliable service that ... based on survey responses, achieved very high satisfaction ratings from customers," the post-trial report stated.

However, RFID technology won’t be rolled out widely any time soon, as the council is still deciding whether the region should move entirely to a rates-funded model or a PAYT model.

“Should the region decide to pursue a user pays model, then the RFID payment method could be progressed,” an Auckland Council spokesperson said.

Click 'read more' for the full report.

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929 days ago

Traveling Companion

Stan from Browns Bay

Mulled this over for hours, figured nothing lost lot to gain....maybe. Would like to meet a lady who fancies 7 days in the jungle of Chang Mei for 8 days ish. What on earth, top of my bucket list is an Elephant Orphange for a week helping out, in the process of trying to arrange 5 Th Nov. till … View moreMulled this over for hours, figured nothing lost lot to gain....maybe. Would like to meet a lady who fancies 7 days in the jungle of Chang Mei for 8 days ish. What on earth, top of my bucket list is an Elephant Orphange for a week helping out, in the process of trying to arrange 5 Th Nov. till 17th Nov. I cannot cover costs but will and can share all other Ex’s .Should this tempt you, to find out more about the proposed trip and about Stan, me, please get in touch at... stan.freeman@xtra.co.nz, I am in my 70 s going on 45 ha ha

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929 days ago

Wine & Cheese Tasting

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

A field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, … View more
A field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, delicate, and always easy to like.
• Abbaye De Citeaux – a washed rind cheese of unpasteurised cows milk cheese produced in an Abbey in Bourgogne Montbeliarde cows. Funky and a bit wild on the nose but rich and creamy on the palate.
• Gruyère from Switzerland with butter and toasted nuts. So easy to eat more and more.
• Roquefort, the famous sheep’s milk cheese in the town of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon must lead the game of best blue. Creamy, feral but with good acidity and a long lingering finish.
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The wines
• Domain Roland Lavantureux Chablis AOC 2019
Green apple and lemon with crisp acidity
• Domain Jacqueson 1er Cru 2019 a Pinot Noir from the Bourgogne appellation of
Mercurey with notes of black cherries and plum, mushroom, autumn leaves.
• Petit Guiraud Sauternes 2019 second of wine Chateau Guiraud, ranked in the 1855 classification of Barsac and Sauternes. Ripe notes of Pineapple, honey. Dried apricots, sweet spices.

929 days ago

Rustic house number

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mairangi Bay

Turn scrap building materials into a fun and practical piece for the home. Use timber offcuts and some creativity to make a rustic house number sign with Resene Alabaster and Resene Woodsman Crowshead.

Find out how to create your own.

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930 days ago
930 days ago

Growing Together - Intensification around town and local centres

The Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on more housing choices around Auckland’s suburban town centres close to public transport, jobs, shops, and services to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
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Have your say on more housing choices around Auckland’s suburban town centres close to public transport, jobs, shops, and services to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
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930 days ago

Management Airbnb or bookabach short or longer terms

Owner from Little Mermaid Cleaning Services & Home Stagings

Are you considering using your house, apartment or a room/studio in your house for extra income, but don't have the time, interest or furniture to get started , we can help!

Whatever you already have made your place ready for guests with a comfortable bed, nice furniture, bedding's, … View more
Are you considering using your house, apartment or a room/studio in your house for extra income, but don't have the time, interest or furniture to get started , we can help!

Whatever you already have made your place ready for guests with a comfortable bed, nice furniture, bedding's, artwork & accessories.
or....
Your place needs a bit of help to make it ready.
or...
Your place is completely empty.

We can help you with that!

- If it is a empty house/apartment/room, we can Stage it nicely for you (Furniture's, Bedding's, Artwork & Accessories). Whatever you choose to rent the Staging weekly or by it. They options are there.
- We can set up the listing for you.
- Photos.
- All contact with the guest and Airbnb can go through to us.
- Cleaning and Washing between the guests can be done by us.

We already have good experience with Airbnb and Vrbo and it's a safe way to rent out your place short term.

We have been running a Cleaning Service and Home Staging business for the last 18 years. So we think you can be comfortable to leave all the practical side to us and just enjoy the extra income.

Looking forward hearing from you
Susanne & the Little Mermaid team
Managing Director

Little Mermaid Home Staging & Cleaning Services
www.littlemermaid.co.nz...
Ph: 021 236 2284
Email: susanne@littlemermaid.co.nz

931 days ago

Single Beds

Anne from Waiake

Two single beds and bases excellent condition. Have only been used for guests. Including mattress protectors and valances
Want to sell both together. Ph 4737702

Price: $500

931 days ago

Poll: Why aren't you switching power providers?

The Team from NZ Compare

The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why … View more
The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why you're not switching power providers?

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Why aren't you switching power providers?
  • 32.6% Switching is too hard, I have enough to deal with!
    32.6% Complete
  • 23.7% I'm in a contract
    23.7% Complete
  • 43.8% I don't know where to find a better deal
    43.8% Complete
473 votes
931 days ago

French Toast

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.

This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with … View more
Our Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.

This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with caramelized banana, seasonal poached fruits…golden kiwifruit & blueberries today, whipped Chantilly cream.

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931 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from The Neighbourly Team

Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® … View more
Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® card - that sounds like morning tea to me!

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931 days ago

Don't miss NZ Gardener's newest collectible edition!

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning photographs, step-by-step instructions on how to arrange bouquets and what to plant and when.

Get your copy where any good magazines are sold or buy online at Mags4Gifts.co.nz
BUY NOW

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931 days ago

Countdown Greville Road Is Now Open

Countdown

Our team from the Shore are just as excited as you that our highly anticipated Greville Road store is now open. And what a great supermarket it is. The store has a gorgeous, modern design throughout with an incredible range. As well as featuring our latest departments, we also have an in-store … View moreOur team from the Shore are just as excited as you that our highly anticipated Greville Road store is now open. And what a great supermarket it is. The store has a gorgeous, modern design throughout with an incredible range. As well as featuring our latest departments, we also have an in-store pharmacy and dedicated online shopping Pick up parks.

So come and try your fresh, new Countdown Greville Road store. We look forward to welcoming you here.
Find out more

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932 days ago

Can You Candidate? You Can.

The Team from Auckland Council

Interested in becoming a candidate in our local elections 2022?

Join one of our online information sessions to hear why you should stand and what’s involved.

Find out more by clicking on 'Read More'.

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