Onehunga, Auckland

Kids Lawn Mower with sprinkler

Sachin(Sarge) from Ellerslie

Kids push lawn mower with sprinkler system. Great for summer play. Good as new🙂. Check link as shown on amazon www.amazon.co.uk...

Price: $20

Study table in good condition

Dharamveer from Ellerslie

We are giving away this almost new study table

Free

Water restrictions ease, but not all of them

Reporter Central Leader

Auckland's dam levels are almost at 67 per cent capacity, with restrictions easing for commercial operators.

A ban on outdoor hose and water blaster use for residential users remains in place.
With an agreement allowing Auckland to take an extra 25 million litres a day, do you think that… View moreAuckland's dam levels are almost at 67 per cent capacity, with restrictions easing for commercial operators.

A ban on outdoor hose and water blaster use for residential users remains in place.
With an agreement allowing Auckland to take an extra 25 million litres a day, do you think that these household restrictions are still necessary?

*Type NFP if you don't want your comment published in the Conversations section of our community paper.

Fresh Mint

Mabel from Hillsborough

Fresh mint from my garden to share. Pick up from Hillsborough. Contact 021-1734978

Free

National's Denise Lee stays on as Maungakiekie MP - just

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, If you live in One Tree Hill or Oranga, National's Denise Lee is your local MP, after she narrowly won the candidate vote in the Maungakiekie electorate. Lee beat Priyanca Radhakrishnan, who is a Labour list MP, by just 580 votes on Saturday. The result surprised a politics … View moreHi neighbours, If you live in One Tree Hill or Oranga, National's Denise Lee is your local MP, after she narrowly won the candidate vote in the Maungakiekie electorate. Lee beat Priyanca Radhakrishnan, who is a Labour list MP, by just 580 votes on Saturday. The result surprised a politics expert who expected Radhakrishnan to win.

Free kids stuff

Jen from Ellerslie

Boys and girls clothing 1 year and up, and bike with a couple of blankets

Free

ASB Auckland Marathon road closure information

Auckland Marathon

The ASB Auckland Marathon is taking place on Sunday 1st of November 2020. There are a number of road closures in place for the event that you should be aware of in your neighbourhood.

To see the road closures locations and times, please visit the our website, or email us at … View moreThe ASB Auckland Marathon is taking place on Sunday 1st of November 2020. There are a number of road closures in place for the event that you should be aware of in your neighbourhood.

To see the road closures locations and times, please visit the our website, or email us at aucklandmarathon@ironman.

Please note the Auckland Harbour Bridge is open, traffic will flow both ways all day. Runners will be on course from 6am – 1pm come on out and support!

If you would like to join the Ryman Volunteer Crew supporting athletes across the event we still have some spots left, if you have a group this can be used as a fundraising opportunity. Email volunteers.aucklandmarathon@ironman.com for more information. Find out more

We collect Bee Swarms, for free!

Bryce & Pamela from Mangere Bridge

Hi, we love looking after bees!
please save our numbers in your phone so you can call us if you see a Bee Swarm settle down somewhere nearby, we are happy to collect quickly and for free :-)
Cheers, Bryce+Pamela 0212431546 or 021854911

Wallet for sale

Dianne from Onehunga

Clearing out - Great condition, nice colours & texture ( very soft) , one small mark where I had to glue Flap in. Faux leather, ample card holders as pics show. Didn’t use much then purchased better leather wallet. Cash or bank transfer 😀 call 0272749400

Price: $15

Old yet sturdy wooden cabinet.

Priyanka from One Tree Hill

Old yet sturdy wooden cabinet. Movable magnetic space dividers within. Worn out plywood at edges.

Price: $10

Have you signed up for Net a Million?

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Every ball from October 31 to November 30 will count towards our Net a Million goal. Bowl in the cricket nets, on the field, in your backyard, at cricket practice or in a game – it all counts, even your wides!

Anyone of any age can sign up and be part of the ultimate test. Set your own target,… View moreEvery ball from October 31 to November 30 will count towards our Net a Million goal. Bowl in the cricket nets, on the field, in your backyard, at cricket practice or in a game – it all counts, even your wides!

Anyone of any age can sign up and be part of the ultimate test. Set your own target, share your progress and raise funds for the Cancer Society. Sign up now

A Bloke’s Day Out

Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The… View moreWhy not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The day began at the barbershop where Bevis and his barber Kohl shared plenty of laughs. Next up, a personal stylist helped Bevis select clothes he looked and felt great in. Being pampered isn’t the norm for Bevis but based on his smile, we’re confident he loved every minute. Learn more

Old yet sturdy wooden cabinet with adjustable magnetic space divider. Plywood is coming off at edges

Priyanka from One Tree Hill

Old yet sturdy cabinet with adjustable magnetic space divider. Plywood is coming off at edges

Negotiable

Hillsborough dad urges people to dig deep

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Former solo dad Aaron D'Souza is calling for donations to help single parents struggling with high school fees.

The Hillsborough resident is appealing to community members to sponsor deserving secondary students from one income families.

D'Souza launched Against the Odds scholarships … View moreFormer solo dad Aaron D'Souza is calling for donations to help single parents struggling with high school fees.

The Hillsborough resident is appealing to community members to sponsor deserving secondary students from one income families.

D'Souza launched Against the Odds scholarships last year to help single parents pay for school supplies and uniforms.

The teacher at De La Salle College, in Mangere, south Auckland, wanted to help others after falling on hard times himself.

Eight years ago he was unemployed, facing eviction and raising two boys alone.

Now he is delighted to be part of a blended family with his sons, 17 and 13, and a stepdaughter, 7.

"Having been through solo-parenting myself, I know what a struggle paying for school supplies can be and a lot of kids out there are missing out on school trips and camps because they can't afford to go," D'Souza said.

Applications for the scholarships can be made through Auckland schools for students with a good attendance rate and who are endorsed by a teacher or dean.

D'Souza awarded five of the $1000 scholarships last year thanks to the generosity of local families and businesses.

"It's only $1000 but that's a good amount to get them started. For most people that will cover uniforms and stationery and a chrome book," he said.

But the year nine dean is grappling to find enough funds with only two donations so far.

"Because of COVID19 it's been a hell of a year," D'Souza said. " It's a lot harder asking for things."

The food technology and hospitality teacher plans to award three scholarships to Auckland schools this year including one to De La Salle College and another to Onehunga High School where his sons are students.

D'Souza aims to raise $6000 so he has enough funding for three more donations each year for the next two years.

Trying to find ongoing funding has proved trying, he said.

"The long term goal is to get people willing to commit to three years or five years so I don't have to keep chasing money."

More information about the Against the Odds scholarships can be found here: againsttheoddsscholarships.weebly.com...

Looking for spring planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips … View moreIn this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips plus go in the draw for spring vege packs from Tui and ‘Blue Star’ ferns from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here: