Narrow Neck, Auckland

2001 days ago

Meet Adam

SCRATCHPAD Northcote

Drum roll please... We'd like to welcome Adam Small - SCRATCHPAD Northcote's Supervisor (and in-house magician)!

Do you know that Adam used to be a professional magician, just like Dynamo? Isn't that cool?

What's more, Adam loves computer games, motorbikes and his dogs. He … View more
Drum roll please... We'd like to welcome Adam Small - SCRATCHPAD Northcote's Supervisor (and in-house magician)!

Do you know that Adam used to be a professional magician, just like Dynamo? Isn't that cool?

What's more, Adam loves computer games, motorbikes and his dogs. He is also qualified in Digital Creativity and believes that we should create magic in the world of tech as we keep moving forward with technology.

Welcome to the SCRATCHPAD family, Adam!

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2001 days ago

Aucklanders urged to support Pink Shirt Day

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Aucklanders are being encouraged to wear pink this Friday in support of a movement to stand up against bullying and to spread love and kindness - Pink Shirt Day.

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2001 days ago

Farms of the future

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland’s farming future is getting a boost from technology and innovation. Farms and Food for the Future is a new initiative that is embracing technology to protect our green spaces and transform our farming practices.

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2001 days ago

Varicose veins? Best treated in winter.

The Vein Centre

Painful or just ugly varicose veins are a long - lasting problem.

The treatment is usually associated with a short-term compression therapy, which is the best tolerated during a winter time. Why don't have them assessed and treated now so your legs look and feel better next summer?

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Painful or just ugly varicose veins are a long - lasting problem.

The treatment is usually associated with a short-term compression therapy, which is the best tolerated during a winter time. Why don't have them assessed and treated now so your legs look and feel better next summer?

No GP referral is necessary.

Check out our website www.theveincentre.co.nz
Email: info@theveincentre.co.nz
Phone (09) 4445858
Find out more

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2002 days ago

Live and Let's Dance

Diana from Stanley Point

Dance the night away at Takapuna Grammar School's annual PTA dance. It's a Bond-themed night and all in the community are welcome. The band is local and we promise you'll have fun.
Tickets available online: l.facebook.com...

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2002 days ago

Win Ballet tickets

Reporter North Shore Times

Temptation is in the air this winter, can you feel it? Witness one man’s desperate struggle with love, seduction and betrayal in the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s new production Black Swan, White Swan, a magnificent re-telling of ballet’s classic, Swan Lake, coming to the Bruce Mason Centre 7 … View moreTemptation is in the air this winter, can you feel it? Witness one man’s desperate struggle with love, seduction and betrayal in the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s new production Black Swan, White Swan, a magnificent re-telling of ballet’s classic, Swan Lake, coming to the Bruce Mason Centre 7 & 8 June. We have two tickets to give away. Simply like or thank our post about the ballet and we will select a winner.

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2002 days ago

Electronics and Robotics

SCRATCHPAD Northcote

In SCRATCHPAD, we let them create their own cool circuits and in the process learn about what goes in creating the gadgets that we use everyday.

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2003 days ago

Poll: Will you bring your own re-usable containers to the supermarket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has announced that in the North Island it will now be allowing customers to bring re-useable containers for use in staffed areas like seafood, bakery, delicatessen, and butchery areas.

To read more, click here.

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Will you bring your own re-usable containers to the supermarket?
  • 60.1% Yes!
    60.1% Complete
  • 39.9% No.
    39.9% Complete
2889 votes
2002 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes

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2002 days ago

Free, but somewhat damaged Panasonic 50" flat TV

Lothar from Bayswater

This is a review page of the TV:
www.hdtvtest.co.uk...

The upper-left corner of the screen (about 10% of the screen area) does not show the picture most of the time. I assume it is easy to repair by someone with knowledge, because there are moments when everything is fine.

Please let me know, … View more
This is a review page of the TV:
www.hdtvtest.co.uk...

The upper-left corner of the screen (about 10% of the screen area) does not show the picture most of the time. I assume it is easy to repair by someone with knowledge, because there are moments when everything is fine.

Please let me know, when you want to pick it up. I am available most of the time. Thanks.

Free

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2003 days ago

Free Trampoline

Ake from Hillcrest

Hi,
A well loved Trampoline needs new home (pick up only from Velma Rd Hillcrest).

Given by neighbour a few years ago & we no longer need it 😄

W: 3m D: 2.2m H:0.85m

Free

2003 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Check out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details hereView moreCheck out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 18.8% WAS: Skateboards - NOW: Shelf (Natanya Aston from Putaruru)
    18.8% Complete
  • 10.7% WAS: Fence - NOW: Clock (Diane McGarvey from South Waikato)
    10.7% Complete
  • 12% WAS: Plastic Wrapping - NOW: Handbag (Jo Clendon from Hutt Central)
    12% Complete
  • 10.9% WAS: Sewing Machine - NOW: Table (Ben Conway from Waterloo)
    10.9% Complete
  • 47.6% WAS: Spoons - NOW: Bird Ornament (David Pennell from Rangiora)
    47.6% Complete
1380 votes
2003 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 34.7% Upcycled Couch - (Dani Matthews from Awapuni)
    34.7% Complete
  • 28.2% Upcycled Dresser - (Kristy Bedi from St Albans)
    28.2% Complete
  • 7.2% Upcycled Draws- (Lynda Cree from Halswell)
    7.2% Complete
  • 16.2% Upcycled Sideboard - (Nicola Stanners from Glendowie)
    16.2% Complete
  • 13.6% Upcycled Table - (Jackie Simons from Woolston)
    13.6% Complete
1313 votes
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