Oratia, Auckland

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991 days ago

The Right to Protest

Danny from Titirangi

I agree that NZ should allow protests to occur, similarly I also agree with the right free speech. What gets my goat is these protesters are flouting the law. What makes matters worse is that the NZ police huff and puff and tell everyone that the protester’s actions are illegal and that they have… View moreI agree that NZ should allow protests to occur, similarly I also agree with the right free speech. What gets my goat is these protesters are flouting the law. What makes matters worse is that the NZ police huff and puff and tell everyone that the protester’s actions are illegal and that they have police in numbers to curtail any illegal actions.
What really happens is that the protesters thumb their noses at authority and do what they want. Meanwhile the police, after all their warnings, either escort the protesters or look in the opposite direction and whistle as though ‘nothing is happening here’. This appears to be blatant anarchism yet nothing is being done. What precedence is this setting?

978 days ago

Can you help Red Cross Shops?

The Team from Red Cross Shop Henderson

Red Cross is urgently looking for volunteers to help support our shop teams to keep our doors open for valued customers. If you love charity and retail and have a few hours to spare each week, then please click on the link below to find out more on volunteering, or to apply.

To protect our … View more
Red Cross is urgently looking for volunteers to help support our shop teams to keep our doors open for valued customers. If you love charity and retail and have a few hours to spare each week, then please click on the link below to find out more on volunteering, or to apply.

To protect our teams, all our staff and volunteers need to practice physical distancing, be fully vaccinated, wear face masks and follow increased hygiene standards.

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978 days ago

Steve Storm and the Tables of Doom!

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

NumberWorks'nWords Arcade is a gallery of fun games for practising and consolidating Maths & English skills. They help reinforce the concepts taught in our face-to-face tutoring programmes. As with our tuition - they make learning fun! Anyone can use our Arcade. Just click on the link. Can… View moreNumberWorks'nWords Arcade is a gallery of fun games for practising and consolidating Maths & English skills. They help reinforce the concepts taught in our face-to-face tutoring programmes. As with our tuition - they make learning fun! Anyone can use our Arcade. Just click on the link. Can you get on the high score board?

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978 days ago

Shape shifter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Henderson

Create one-of-a-kind artwork that’s inexpensive, eye-catching and easily made with simple shapes painted with Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own.

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978 days ago

Is your cost of living rapidly rising?

The Team from NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing! If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, rent or the mortgage and let’s not get started on the kids.

There’s one cost you can control! The household power and broadband bills. Read our top 5 reasons how comparing … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing! If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, rent or the mortgage and let’s not get started on the kids.

There’s one cost you can control! The household power and broadband bills. Read our top 5 reasons how comparing them, will help your household save money!

Kiwis don’t like switching much; we get worried or just fed up trying to make more hard decisions. It’s easy as though, we’ll help!

Our service is free, we’re Kiwis helping Kiwis compare what’s out there across PowerBroadband, and Money.
Compare tips

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979 days ago

4 Bedrooms House For Rent on Misty Valley Drive, Henderson, West Auckland

Uriel from Te Atatu South

[1] Unfurnished property.
[2] 10-year Smoke alarms available.
[3] In compliant with NZ Healthy Homes Act. Installed heat-pump. extractor fans & insulation conditions:- Roof = R2.9; Walls = R2.3; Floor = R1.8 & Windows = R0.26.

[4] No. of bathroom/toilet bowl/shower/bath-tub:- 2 / 3 / 2… View more
[1] Unfurnished property.
[2] 10-year Smoke alarms available.
[3] In compliant with NZ Healthy Homes Act. Installed heat-pump. extractor fans & insulation conditions:- Roof = R2.9; Walls = R2.3; Floor = R1.8 & Windows = R0.26.

[4] No. of bathroom/toilet bowl/shower/bath-tub:- 2 / 3 / 2 / 1

[5] Kitchen facilities:- Electric cooker & oven, double bowl sink + tap mixer, storage cupboards, power sockets, cupboards & rangehood + extractor fan.

[6] Lounge/Sitting room facilities:- Phone & power sockets, wall mounted heat-pump & glass sliding door.

[7] Bedroom facilities:- Phone (in 3) & power sockets, wardrobes (all has & 1 with walk-in), storage cupboards (in 2).

[8] Laundry facilities:- Washtub + cupboard, hot & cold taps & work-bench.

[9] Storage area:- 2 large & 1 small storage cupboards & water heater cupboard.

[10] Outside yard/garden:- Garden with flowers & banana fruit trees.

[11] Bond required:- 4 x $790 = $3,160

[12] Rent per wk:- $790.00

[13] No smoking. Smoke-free house.

[14] Max # of people allowed to live-in (adults/children):- Negotiable + adjusted rent accordingly.

[15] Pets are not allowed.

[16] Ideal tenant wanted:- With adequate take-home wage or pay rent from secure & sustainable sources (savings, sponsors, benefits, etc.)

[17] Any other description:- Must have a good credit record.

[18] Email: urielablethomas@yahoo.com

979 days ago

Workbridge Specialist Employment Services

Maria from Henderson

New Zealand’s largest FREE employment service for disabled people or those with a health condition or injury looking for employment opportunities.

Workbridge provides a range of free employment services for both job seekers and employers.

Workbridge services are tailored to meet the individual … View more
New Zealand’s largest FREE employment service for disabled people or those with a health condition or injury looking for employment opportunities.

Workbridge provides a range of free employment services for both job seekers and employers.

Workbridge services are tailored to meet the individual needs of all customers.

If yourself, group, whānau or friends may benefit from Workbridge employment services, please do not hesitate to let them know about Workbridge. The Workbridge services cover all areas of Auckland so let your friends and whanau know.

For more info
You can visit the website and make contact www.workbridge.co.nz... alternatively ring 0508 858 858 or 0211901780

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986 days ago

Leave us a comment and be in to WIN!

Wasp Wipeout

Hi there Auckland,

Want to do your bit for Wasp Wipeout this year?

Our friends at Expra have given us 50 Stop Wasps Surface Spray cans to give exclusively to Neighbourly members this year!

Expra’s spray kills wasps on contact, eliminates nests and provides a safe jet spray up to four … View more
Hi there Auckland,

Want to do your bit for Wasp Wipeout this year?

Our friends at Expra have given us 50 Stop Wasps Surface Spray cans to give exclusively to Neighbourly members this year!

Expra’s spray kills wasps on contact, eliminates nests and provides a safe jet spray up to four metres for easy extermination.

It’s easy to enter, just leave a comment on this post and you’re in the draw!

Competition closes 10 March 2022. All winners will be notified via email.

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980 days ago

BBQ with Side & Rear Burner & Rotissery

Dayakar from Glendene

BBQ with Side & Rear Burner & Rotissery

Goldair 6-Burner Propane Gas BBQ with side burner to excel in form and function while meeting the demands of the most discerning outdoor chef.

Unpacked

• 6 main burners + 1 rear burner + 1 side burner
•  Rotisserie kit included
• Unpack… View more
BBQ with Side & Rear Burner & Rotissery

Goldair 6-Burner Propane Gas BBQ with side burner to excel in form and function while meeting the demands of the most discerning outdoor chef.

Unpacked

• 6 main burners + 1 rear burner + 1 side burner
•  Rotisserie kit included
• Unpack

$800

Negotiable

980 days ago

3 Vase + Artificial flowers

Dayakar from Glendene

3 Vase + Artificial flowers

Price: $25

980 days ago

Annual Budget Focus: Local Board decision making

The Team from Auckland Council

As part of our Annual Budget 2022/2023 we are proposing to give local boards greater responsibility for making decisions on local services to ensure they meet the needs of our communities.
This backgrounder (click on 'Read More') explains what’s proposed and we are keen to get your … View more
As part of our Annual Budget 2022/2023 we are proposing to give local boards greater responsibility for making decisions on local services to ensure they meet the needs of our communities.
This backgrounder (click on 'Read More') explains what’s proposed and we are keen to get your views.
The budget consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 28 March 2022.
Find out more information and Have Your Say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023 here: bit.ly...

#AKHaveYourSay

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980 days ago

'Nuisance' street project in Henderson cost $1.3m

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a council-led project aimed at making Henderson safer, which led to community backlash, cost ratepayers and taxpayers more than $1.3 million.

The Henderson Streets for People trial was launched in May and included a traffic flow plan, which redirected traffic to Alderman Drive,… View more
Kia ora neighbours, a council-led project aimed at making Henderson safer, which led to community backlash, cost ratepayers and taxpayers more than $1.3 million.

The Henderson Streets for People trial was launched in May and included a traffic flow plan, which redirected traffic to Alderman Drive, artwork at the intersection of Great North Rd, Railside Ave and Ratanui St, a trial of bus-only lanes, and “safe shared paths” for people on bikes and scooters.

The trial was opposed by many locals and business owners, with two protests and an online petition of more than 5000 signatures.

At the time, residents labelled the trial a “nuisance” and said the changes had caused traffic “chaos”.

How do you feel about the cost of the project?

Read the full story at the link below.

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1000 days ago

Bin tags: Scrapping pay-as-you-throw collection 'unfair', low-waste residents say

Caroline Williams Reporter from Western Leader

Auckland Council’s proposal to scrap bin tags in favour of rates-funded rubbish collections has been labelled “unfair” by residents who produce very little waste.

West Auckland, North Shore and Papakura residents have been on a pay-as-you-throw system for their kerbside rubbish collection … View more
Auckland Council’s proposal to scrap bin tags in favour of rates-funded rubbish collections has been labelled “unfair” by residents who produce very little waste.

West Auckland, North Shore and Papakura residents have been on a pay-as-you-throw system for their kerbside rubbish collection since 2017-2018.

This system was to be implemented across the region, however, Auckland Council now believes the price of bin tags will need to be much higher to incentivise residents to reduce their waste.

So, it is proposing to move the entire region to a rates-funded collection service, the price of which is determined by what size bins residents use.

The council estimates that with a standard 120 litre rubbish bin, this will cost households $314 per year, which covers rubbish, recycling and inorganic collection. In 2023, the council will also roll out a food scraps collection service, which is not optional and will bring the rate up to $375.

For those who put out a 120L bin each week, the rates-funded model will cost them less than the current PAYT system, at $2.89 per week compared to a $4.25 bin tag.

However for those who are low-waste, the rates-funded system may cost them more.

Click 'read more' for the full story on Stuff.

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1008 days ago

Neighbours training together!

Sarah Moore from Froot Camp

Massive welcome to all our newbies! It’s been awesome to have so many new peeps join us thanks to our Neighbourly push. If you’re keen to get fit for FREE (no catches, promise), just rock up to the Domain. Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 9am. We meet at the back of the Museum … View moreMassive welcome to all our newbies! It’s been awesome to have so many new peeps join us thanks to our Neighbourly push. If you’re keen to get fit for FREE (no catches, promise), just rock up to the Domain. Tuesday and Thursday 6-7pm, Saturday 9am. We meet at the back of the Museum 👊🏼👊🏼

981 days ago

Women in Wine: Celia Hay on making the most of lockdown

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Celia Hay, featured in the recent issue of the New Zealand Wine Growers Magazine with the Women in Wine Series.
Joelle Thomson writes about the Christchurch earthquake that forced Celia Hay to move to Auckland. After 10 years in the north 2021 was another challenging year. During the long … View more
Celia Hay, featured in the recent issue of the New Zealand Wine Growers Magazine with the Women in Wine Series.
Joelle Thomson writes about the Christchurch earthquake that forced Celia Hay to move to Auckland. After 10 years in the north 2021 was another challenging year. During the long uncertain months of tighter restrictions, Celia was working on a series of NZQA Micro-credentials (short part-time courses).

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