Newmarket, Auckland

1022 days ago

Do you have a great walnut recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1022 days ago

Sturdy Shelving unit

Ross from Epsom

Free to a good home, but must be picked up before Thursday. Poor photos I'm sorry, but the 2 upper compartments have a hinged lid that pulls down from above to close off the compartment. These shelves are heavy! You will need a trailer and some helpers to load/unload.

Dimensions:
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Free to a good home, but must be picked up before Thursday. Poor photos I'm sorry, but the 2 upper compartments have a hinged lid that pulls down from above to close off the compartment. These shelves are heavy! You will need a trailer and some helpers to load/unload.

Dimensions:
Height 1906mm
Depth 527mm
Width 1800mm

Free

1023 days ago

Kiwis spend over $2.6 billion on gambling

The Team from PGF Services - Auckland

New data released by the Department of Internal Affairs shows that Kiwis spent over $2.6 billion on the four types of gambling in the 2020/21 financial year. The overall spend is the highest it has been in five years.

The Government announced last week that they will be reviewing the … View more
New data released by the Department of Internal Affairs shows that Kiwis spent over $2.6 billion on the four types of gambling in the 2020/21 financial year. The overall spend is the highest it has been in five years.

The Government announced last week that they will be reviewing the regulations for harm minimisation for Class 4 gambling machines (pokies). Make sure to have your say!

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1023 days ago

Making room to grow

The Team from Auckland Council

Tāmaki Makaurau is changing to support more housing choices. Find out about the government’s new housing direction and what it means for Auckland in 2022

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1023 days ago

April School Holiday Programme

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Enrolments are now open for our awesome April School Holiday Programme!

Check out our full programme and enrol online at www.villagesquare.org.nz...

📆 Tuesday 19 - Friday 29th April 2022
⏰ 7.30am - 6pm daily
📍 Epsom Normal Primary School & Parnell Community Centre

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Enrolments are now open for our awesome April School Holiday Programme!

Check out our full programme and enrol online at www.villagesquare.org.nz...

📆 Tuesday 19 - Friday 29th April 2022
⏰ 7.30am - 6pm daily
📍 Epsom Normal Primary School & Parnell Community Centre

Choose from our Club House activities where kids do awesome activities on site, or our Adventure Seekers activities where kids go on exciting trips within the Auckland area.

* NEW Short day option *
➡️ Epsom Club House only
➡️ 9am-3pm
➡️ $55 flat rate for each day

Find out more information and enrol online via our website: www.villagesquare.org.nz...

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1023 days ago

Torrential rain and thunderstorms across Auckland

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

The severe weather is causing hazardous conditions across Auckland with torrential rain and surface flooding, thunderstorms, and gusts of 90 km/h in exposed areas.

Emergency services are assisting with incidents including vehicle collisions, a submerged car in Northcote and a collapsed roof at … View more
The severe weather is causing hazardous conditions across Auckland with torrential rain and surface flooding, thunderstorms, and gusts of 90 km/h in exposed areas.

Emergency services are assisting with incidents including vehicle collisions, a submerged car in Northcote and a collapsed roof at Point Chevalier Countdown.

Orewa College and Red Beach School have closed for the day and moved towards online learning due to the heavy weather in north Auckland causing a health and safety issue.

More than 4000 lighting strikes have been recorded in Auckland and lower Northland from 7am to 8am, and more than 700 in five minutes.

Police are urging motorists to take care when driving, slow down and drive to the conditions looking out for potential hazards until conditions ease.

Stay up to date with the forecast on the MetService Website.

1023 days ago

World Poetry Day

NumberWorks'nWords Remuera

In 1999, World Poetry Day was introduced, with the aim of promoting the reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry around the world.

It is an opportunity to appreciate the power of poetry and how it can capture the creative spirit of the human mind.

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1023 days ago

Working Microwave Oven

Ross from Epsom

LG brand, clean, works fine. Free to a good home.

Free

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1023 days ago

Woodworking Bench and Vise

Ross from Epsom

Free to a good home. Workbench measures 1380mm wide by 950mm deep by 800mm high. Solid construction. We are moving and there is no place for it. The winner will need to uplift before Thursday 24th March.

Free

1029 days ago

Annual Budget 2022/2023

The Team from Auckland Council

Have you had your say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023?

The 3 key issues are:
- Climate
- Budget pressures
- Waste service standardisation

The consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 28 March 2022.

Find out more information and Have Your Say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023 by clicking … View more
Have you had your say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023?

The 3 key issues are:
- Climate
- Budget pressures
- Waste service standardisation

The consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 28 March 2022.

Find out more information and Have Your Say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023 by clicking on 'Read More'.

#AKHaveYourSay

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1023 days ago

For Rent: Very sunny, quiet unit - new paint/carpet. $530pw. 0273536670

Ane from Mount Eden

Available now. Two double bedroom brick unit is set back from the road at the end of a quiet cul de sac in a peaceful and private lush and bushy setting. It is super handy to motorways, supermarket, library, best cafes, best bus stops 3 min walk away on Mt Eden Road.
Sunny northwest views, and … View more
Available now. Two double bedroom brick unit is set back from the road at the end of a quiet cul de sac in a peaceful and private lush and bushy setting. It is super handy to motorways, supermarket, library, best cafes, best bus stops 3 min walk away on Mt Eden Road.
Sunny northwest views, and sunsets to the Waitakeres from the large, private deck. Privacy. Outdoor clothesline. Lawns mowed. New paint and carpet.
Spacious. Open plan living/kitchen. Warm with heat pump. Built-in wardrobes. WASHING MACHINE.

A front door leading out to a garden and lawns. One covered, and one off-street park. One level for elderly - no steps from car to door or inside. Flat walk to everything.

(Our previous long-term tenants are buying their first home. )

I can meet you at 4/2B Queensway by arrangement any time after 6.00 pm Monday to Thursday. Saturday/Sunday PM. Flexible - ask.

Negotiable

1024 days ago

Auckland Harbour Bridge Lane Closure Southbound

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

Hi neighbours, a heads-up that we’re carrying out essential maintenance on the southbound clip-on lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge during the week between 9.30pm and 5am from 20 March to 7 April. We’ll have the following signposted detour in place.
  
• Shelly Beach Rd southbound … View more
Hi neighbours, a heads-up that we’re carrying out essential maintenance on the southbound clip-on lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge during the week between 9.30pm and 5am from 20 March to 7 April. We’ll have the following signposted detour in place.
  
• Shelly Beach Rd southbound off-ramp will be closed, please use Fanshawe St off-ramp  

We’ll keep at least two lanes in both directions open. Thanks for your patience and understanding. 

The team at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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1024 days ago

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!

Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.

Apply now.
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1024 days ago

RE: Free Metal for metal collector

Allison from Remuera

Selection of metal:
2 old gates, roof flashing including some lead, an old bike.

Free

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1025 days ago

Need something different?

Operations Manager from Adrenalin Forest Auckland

Want a different way to explore the great outdoors? We definitely prefer checking out the scenery from the tree tops, come do it with us?

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