Northcote Point, Auckland

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1029 days ago

After being a close contact, do I get back on the bus?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, I've had my first encounter with the Covid-19 tracking system, after becoming a "close contact" during a morning bus ride. Now the question is, do I get straight back on the bus? Would you?

1022 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...

1022 days ago

Poll: You be the (photographic) judge!

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View more
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.

You be the (photographic) judge!
  • 53.5% Finalist 1: Full Moon
    53.5% Complete
  • 14.8% Finalist 2: Girl's Camp
    14.8% Complete
  • 11.4% Finalist 3: First Ride in a Steam Train
    11.4% Complete
  • 16.2% Finalist 4: Grandparents at Sunset
    16.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Finalist 5: Brass Band
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.1% Finalist 6: Street Walk
    2.1% Complete
1268 votes
1023 days ago

Swim with Confidence!

Hilton Brown Swimming

Are your children nervous around water? Do they run into the ocean squealing with joy or tentatively tiptoe in?

The biggest hurdle when learning to swim is gaining confidence in the water. Once your confidence grows, your swimming technique improves in leaps and bounds. We can help with … View more
Are your children nervous around water? Do they run into the ocean squealing with joy or tentatively tiptoe in?

The biggest hurdle when learning to swim is gaining confidence in the water. Once your confidence grows, your swimming technique improves in leaps and bounds. We can help with increasing you and your family’s water confidence!

Touch base with us today to book in your Free Trial swimming lesson (offer available to all new customers). We have locations in both Albany and Hobsonville and provide lessons for infants through to adults.
Find out more

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1033 days ago

Auckland Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day waste collections

The Team from Auckland Council

Rubbish and recycling collection times may change from 31 Jan to 11 Feb due to public holidays. Check your collection dates and sign up for our holiday text reminders by clicking on Read More.

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1026 days ago

Dietitian’s advice

Margaret from Birkenhead

Read the list of recommended food items to have on hand if it’s necessary to self isolate for 21 days and it’s hard to believe a dietician was responsible for this list. (North Shore Times)
For 4 people for 21 days: 2kg of sugar, 6 kg of flour. Five carrots and 10 potatoes? If Covid doesn’t … View more
Read the list of recommended food items to have on hand if it’s necessary to self isolate for 21 days and it’s hard to believe a dietician was responsible for this list. (North Shore Times)
For 4 people for 21 days: 2kg of sugar, 6 kg of flour. Five carrots and 10 potatoes? If Covid doesn’t make you sick the diet sure would!

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1024 days ago

Hot dry summer raised wildfire risk awareness

Climate Insights

Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View more
Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.

We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!

Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
Know more

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1025 days ago

Treat yourself or someone you care about this Valentines Day

Stuff

Purchase a six month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $102 and get a free $100 Interflora e-voucher. Terms and conditions apply. Subscribe Now

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1026 days ago

Ongaonga

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and … View more
Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and being overcome. With this mind, I decided to have a go cutting back a particularly annoying patch on our main track to the paddock we call, Waterses.

The Ongaonga bushes were above and below the track so I had to form a strategy so that I would safe. I found a large set of old tree branch loppers (giant secateurs) in the shed and then opted to take a piece of cloth, that used to cover our cool display cabinet in my old café.

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1026 days ago

Double Artist Talks Tomorow

The Team from Depot Artspace

If you missed the exhibition openings, here's a chance to hear from the artists Michelle Mayne and Dylan-Blanc Huata on the same day!

There will be time to get lunch from locals @vondel_akl @lilyeatery @asahi, browse books at @bookmark or @paradoxbooks or pick up a coffee and hikoi up … View more
If you missed the exhibition openings, here's a chance to hear from the artists Michelle Mayne and Dylan-Blanc Huata on the same day!

There will be time to get lunch from locals @vondel_akl @lilyeatery @asahi, browse books at @bookmark or @paradoxbooks or pick up a coffee and hikoi up Takarunga Maunga (Mt. Victoria) if the weather is fine.

Hope to see you all there and thank you again to our wonderful community for supporting our local artists.

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1026 days ago

Tent city at Smales Farm

Shorecare Urgent Care Smales Farm

Smales Farm has got a new look!
To assist with our screening process we've added a new marquee. This has allowed us to have separate entry and exits which helps us to keep everyone safe.
Follow the signs and enter through the tunnel to be greeted by our screening nurse. 👋

1026 days ago

Bat roosting box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

This easy DIY project finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood provides a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat.

Find out how to create your own.

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1029 days ago

window cleaner wanted

Dianne from Devonport

Can someone please recommend a good window cleaner for my house in Narrow Neck please. Reasonable rates for a pensioner if possible. Thank you.

1027 days ago

Builders/Carpenters

Bruce from

Licensed Building Practitioner.
We have a SheShed Agency. ..... one of the many aspects of the Trade We can perform.
www.sheshed.co.nz...

We Specialise in Redesigning, Remodeling of Bathrooms and Kitchens. Interior and exterior walls, doors, windows, renewed, replaced, repositioned, in fact… View more
Licensed Building Practitioner.
We have a SheShed Agency. ..... one of the many aspects of the Trade We can perform.
www.sheshed.co.nz...

We Specialise in Redesigning, Remodeling of Bathrooms and Kitchens. Interior and exterior walls, doors, windows, renewed, replaced, repositioned, in fact Re anything.

Decks, Stairs, Balustrades, Ramps for ease of access...... Small jobs, medium jobs, we have over 70 years experience

I'm 3 x times vaxed, will wear a mask to see you at a convenient time, to talk through your ideas and aspirations. Bruce 021 212 1480

1028 days ago

Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale!

Beds 4 U

Aotearoa!

Our Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale is now on! Celebrate Waitangi Day with our best deals on beds, mattresses, pillows, and all things sleep. Plus get FREE LOCAL DELIVERY* 😍 Hurry, limited-time offer!

👉 Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

✅ 60 Night's Comfort … View more
Aotearoa!

Our Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale is now on! Celebrate Waitangi Day with our best deals on beds, mattresses, pillows, and all things sleep. Plus get FREE LOCAL DELIVERY* 😍 Hurry, limited-time offer!

👉 Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

✅ 60 Night's Comfort Guarantee
✅ 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business
✅ 17 Bed retail stores across North Island

We have the beds for you @ Beds4U...
Your Local Sleep Experts

*Apply Code (WAITANGIDAY) to your cart for Free Shipping on online orders above $899 and only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last.
Shop now

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