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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1555 days ago

Celebrate 30 years of Daffodil Day with us

Cancer Society

At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day … View more
At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day that relies on the support of more than 11,000 volunteers.

Money raised goes towards support services, education and awareness programmes, and to fund vital research into the causes and treatments of all types of cancers.

Our 30th Daffodil Day is on Friday 28th August.

Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to the Cancer Society, donate online at daffodilday.org.nz or at your local ANZ branch.
Donate now

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1556 days ago

Celebrating Auckland's rangers on World Ranger Day

The Team from Auckland Council

Today is World Ranger Day, which celebrates the work rangers do to protect the planet's natural treasures and cultural heritage, and commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty.

To celebrate our very own rangers, we ran a Q&A on Instagram and Facebook stories to give you an… View more
Today is World Ranger Day, which celebrates the work rangers do to protect the planet's natural treasures and cultural heritage, and commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty.

To celebrate our very own rangers, we ran a Q&A on Instagram and Facebook stories to give you an opportunity to find out more about their important work.

In case you missed it, here are some of the interesting questions you asked them and our rangers' answers, hopefully giving you more insights into their universe.

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1557 days ago

Onewa Rd Exit: North side

Yvonne from Northcote

The hiatus experienced with a crash on Onewa Road last night gave rise to memory of a time Woodside Ave connected with Fowler St; enabling a connect to Raleigh, Exmouth , Akoranga, Glenfield, motorway access and beyond. If this was reopened it would certain relieve congestion at such unexpected … View moreThe hiatus experienced with a crash on Onewa Road last night gave rise to memory of a time Woodside Ave connected with Fowler St; enabling a connect to Raleigh, Exmouth , Akoranga, Glenfield, motorway access and beyond. If this was reopened it would certain relieve congestion at such unexpected incidents: possibly emergencies.

1556 days ago

Heartbeats Takapuna Meeting Next Thursday

Trent Lash from

Heartbeats Takapuna meets on the first THURSDAY of each month at the Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons St, Takapuna (just behind the Takapuna Library).
Our next meeting is THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST.
Come along to an informal, engaging meeting of cardiac survivors, their partners and broader family. We are … View more
Heartbeats Takapuna meets on the first THURSDAY of each month at the Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons St, Takapuna (just behind the Takapuna Library).
Our next meeting is THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST.
Come along to an informal, engaging meeting of cardiac survivors, their partners and broader family. We are all about providing information on heart disease and 'sharing the journey'. Our members are diverse and have experienced the full range of heart and cardiovascular issues and surgeries. There are no fees or commitments required and everyone who has had a heart event is welcome.

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1556 days ago

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💞

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options … View more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, build a free community library for your street, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

This month’s theme also coincides with Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is coming up on September 1st.

Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

1556 days ago

Are you getting our free gardening tips every week?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View more
Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.

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1556 days ago

Getting dew on your windows?

RetroFit Double Glazing - Auckland North

It’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free … View moreIt’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free measure and quote here and our local consultants can walk you through the process with a tailored solution to suit your home. Or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1556 days ago

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View more
Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Nominate Now

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1558 days ago

Auckland's most prolific parking warden issued thousands of tickets

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, an Auckland parking warden has issued more than 14,000 tickets and towed more than 400 cars in the space of a year.
The warden, who had only been working for Auckland Transport for 18 months, racked up the highest amount of revenue, $744,644, for the Council-owned company from March… View more
Hi neighbours, an Auckland parking warden has issued more than 14,000 tickets and towed more than 400 cars in the space of a year.
The warden, who had only been working for Auckland Transport for 18 months, racked up the highest amount of revenue, $744,644, for the Council-owned company from March 2019 to March 2020. Read the story below:

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1557 days ago

First home buyers are back in a big way

David from adviceHQ

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"In June the FHBs accounted for $1.09 billion of mortgages, which made up 20.3% of the $5.364 billion total advanced during the month. The RBNZ said that was the highest percentage recorded by the FHBs since it had started collating the … View more
adviceHQ is here to help #advicehq #firsthomebuyers
"In June the FHBs accounted for $1.09 billion of mortgages, which made up 20.3% of the $5.364 billion total advanced during the month. The RBNZ said that was the highest percentage recorded by the FHBs since it had started collating the information in 2013."

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