Oratia, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1022 days ago

Are you happy about the loss of 8,000 planted native seedlings?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, A contested decision by politicians on the Upper Harbour Local Board to mow down 8,000 native plants and young trees, could bring a hefty bill. Council staff reject that there was a mistake in the planting, and now there could be a big bill. What do you think ?

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1015 days ago

Looking for

Diane from Oratia

Hi folks, trying again to locate Hayley Duncan. We have a parcel for her - delivered to wrong address.

1016 days ago

THESE OPEN STUDIOS WILL STILL GO AHEAD! ON 12TH AND 13TH FEBRUARY (SAT AND SUN) 10 am - 4 pm

Anna from Titirangi

Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.

Andrew and Jeannie Van der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Anna will be selling $10 fine art prints, signed, titled and dated on Fabriano acid free A3 paper - see attached images… more to come over the days! Anna … View more
Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.

Andrew and Jeannie Van der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Anna will be selling $10 fine art prints, signed, titled and dated on Fabriano acid free A3 paper - see attached images… more to come over the days! Anna will be selling illustrated ceramic bowls and platters too!
Katie will be selling her style ridden hand screen printed linen tea towels, fabrics, bags etc
Pix to come over the next two weeks…….
…and Andrew and Jeannie Van der Putten - just three minutes up the road, are also having an open studio where they will be selling their earthenware and stoneware tableware - see the green bowl attached.
So tie in a visit also to their very lovely abode in the trees at 709a South Titirangi Road - look for the blue plywood pot sign on your right.
Hope to see you here…I will be posting lots more pix over the days……..and please share this post.
Scan in, vaccine pass and mask please.

1016 days ago

Ashamed to go back to school

Variety

Going back to school without a school uniform or necessary supplies can make a child feel ashamed. Some kids avoid going to school altogether to escape the shame. Even if they go, they are so embarrassed, it knocks their confidence and makes it hard to learn.

You can help a child start the … View more
Going back to school without a school uniform or necessary supplies can make a child feel ashamed. Some kids avoid going to school altogether to escape the shame. Even if they go, they are so embarrassed, it knocks their confidence and makes it hard to learn.

You can help a child start the school year with everything they need to be confident and focused on learning. Send them to school with a uniform, shoes, stationery and anything else they need by sponsoring a Kiwi kid with Variety. We’ve been helping Kiwi kids all around New Zealand for 30 years.
Find out more

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1017 days ago

Heathcotes – your sleep specialists.

Heathcote Appliances

Start your day with a good night’s rest. At Heathcotes we’ve got the perfect bed for everyone, no matter your sleep preferences.

Shop our range online or visit our Hamilton City & Te Rapa stores to speak to a team member about the perfect bed for your needs.

Find your nearest store … View more
Start your day with a good night’s rest. At Heathcotes we’ve got the perfect bed for everyone, no matter your sleep preferences.

Shop our range online or visit our Hamilton City & Te Rapa stores to speak to a team member about the perfect bed for your needs.

Find your nearest store here.

The Heathcotes team
Find out more

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1018 days ago

Freedom camping reminder ahead of the long weekends

The Team from Auckland Council

🏕️ Reminder so that we can enjoy all our region has to offer safely and respectfully:
✔️ Tents and other forms of shelter are permitted at our beaches and reserves during the day.
❌ Freedom camping, aka staying overnight in a tent, is not.

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1018 days ago

New opening hours

The Team from Auckland Council

Due to COVID there has been a change in the Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station's operating hours. We will now be open from Mon to Sat, 8am – 5pm (Sunday - CLOSED).

To ensure you don’t miss out on a truly sublime waste experience, please plan ahead.

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1018 days ago

Weeding pruning

Leanne from Henderson

Need my mums garden weeding & pruning Blockhouse Bay 2-3 hours one off. Any one who knows what they are doing able to help

1018 days ago

Garden bed frame

The Team from Resene ColorShop Henderson

Perch this frame over a garden bed, and drape it with shade cloth, frost cloth or mesh, depending on the season. Paint to suit with Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1018 days ago

Calling all small businesses!

Neighbourly

Want to grow your business this year? Well now you can!
For a limited time only we're offering you the chance to grab a Neighbourly Premium Business Listing for HALF PRICE!

Neighbourly Premium enables you to grow a strong presence in your community, connecting you with thousands of … View more
Want to grow your business this year? Well now you can!
For a limited time only we're offering you the chance to grab a Neighbourly Premium Business Listing for HALF PRICE!

Neighbourly Premium enables you to grow a strong presence in your community, connecting you with thousands of locals.. Instantly!
Find friendly neighbours who need your services, showcase what makes you stand out from the rest and connect with people who want to ‘shop local’.

So what are you waiting for? Set your business up for a successful year ahead with Neighbourly Premium.

ts and cs apply.
Grab your Premium Listing today!

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1041 days ago

Have you had your booster or booked for it yet?

Alan from Titirangi

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Stop COVID

There are those that would extinguish
The light that God has made
And interrupt our journey
And all the plans we laid ...

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1019 days ago

Canapés & Finger Food Workshop

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Over the past two days, our Advanced chef students have been preparing a range of canapés and finger food creates that can be used for entertaining.

Here are some of the dishes our talented chef students showcased -
• Smoked salmon blinis
• Vol Au Vent of homemade puff pastry wth blue … View more
Over the past two days, our Advanced chef students have been preparing a range of canapés and finger food creates that can be used for entertaining.

Here are some of the dishes our talented chef students showcased -
• Smoked salmon blinis
• Vol Au Vent of homemade puff pastry wth blue cheese and onion marmalade
• Salmon, cream cheese and spinach roulade
• Vietnamese rice paper rolls with Nuoc Man sauce
• Crusting with seared beef sirloin and onion marmalade
• Chicken satay with peanut sauce.

1019 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2022 winners will receive prizes worth more than … View moreOnce again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2022 winners will receive prizes worth more than $2200. Just tell us in writing why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos. Email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close Feb 27, 2022.

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1021 days ago

Toddler dies after machinery falls on him in family garden

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a West Auckland mum who lost her young son in an accident days before Christmas had to make the “hardest decision” to let him go as doctors sought to save him.

Roxana Harsant’s 2-year-old son Harry had been outside their home in Sunnyvale when the incident occurred on … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a West Auckland mum who lost her young son in an accident days before Christmas had to make the “hardest decision” to let him go as doctors sought to save him.

Roxana Harsant’s 2-year-old son Harry had been outside their home in Sunnyvale when the incident occurred on December 22.

Harsant was talking to the mum of one of her older daughter’s friends when Harry reached for the garden hose, which was wrapped round a bench grinder.

When he pulled the hose, he pulled the grinder, and the heavy podium on which it sat, down on himself.

Read the full story at the link below

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1019 days ago

Essay Writing

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

We brainstorm ideas, develop a structured plan, write a draft then edit and create a good copy. Children who struggle with writing love our structured approach and are immensely proud of their final products.

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