Oratia, Auckland

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1064 days ago

My neighbours suffered some storm damage after last night, but I got off pretty lucky.

Sharon from Te Atatu South

I had to replace one of my old fabric pansy shades with an old sheet too - it looks much better than the old shade 😃 Some flowers from the unruly cherry-ice-cream begonias I'd just trimmed back so the yellow and Double Delight roses can have more sunlight. 😃 I don't always get … View moreI had to replace one of my old fabric pansy shades with an old sheet too - it looks much better than the old shade 😃 Some flowers from the unruly cherry-ice-cream begonias I'd just trimmed back so the yellow and Double Delight roses can have more sunlight. 😃 I don't always get overly flowery about things, but when I do, I make the effort. 😃 ❤

1064 days ago

Looking for the best Christmas lights in your neighbourhood

Bernadette Basagre Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours,

We're looking for the best Christmas house lights in the neighbourhood. Know anyone, a street or have beautiful lights yourself, contact me at bernadette.basagre@stuff.co.nz with a picture.

1064 days ago

Explore Tāmaki Makaurau this summer

The Team from Auckland Council

Kia ora Aucklanders! Register now for your chance to receive an Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher that you can use towards a bunch of epic activities and attractions across Auckland. 100,000 vouchers are up for grabs! You can register to receive either one $100 family voucher or one $50 individual … View moreKia ora Aucklanders! Register now for your chance to receive an Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher that you can use towards a bunch of epic activities and attractions across Auckland. 100,000 vouchers are up for grabs! You can register to receive either one $100 family voucher or one $50 individual voucher.
ℹ️ Register now by clicking on 'Read More'.
🙋 For any questions, check out the FAQs by clicking on 'Read More'.

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1064 days ago

Give kindness, this Christmas

Trade Me

We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll … View more
We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll find a bunch of opportunities to give to Kiwis in need.

100% of your purchase goes directly to your charity of choice, and if you’ve been wondering what to give someone this year, a Kindness Store gift might be the perfect solution!

Just pick, click, and ‘Give Now’ – we’ll get it to the charity for you. Easy.
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1064 days ago

Helping each other through COVID-19

Ministry of Health

With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and … View more
With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and needs to isolate, have food, medications and supplies available. Make a plan with neighbours, friends or whānau to support each other.

If you need more help to manage at home, you can also access a COVID-19 welfare line on 0800 512 337

Find tips here
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1066 days ago

My latest flower/coffee post. 😃

Sharon from Te Atatu South

*YUM!!!!!!!!* 😃 A turmeric latte (Photo 1), a HOT coffee as I'm (or was!) a bit cold - it's a bit rainy and windy outside, and my Double Delight rose is pink with a yellow centre, NOT WHITE, but you can't see properly in the lighting (photos 2 & 3), and YES, I'm slightly … View more*YUM!!!!!!!!* 😃 A turmeric latte (Photo 1), a HOT coffee as I'm (or was!) a bit cold - it's a bit rainy and windy outside, and my Double Delight rose is pink with a yellow centre, NOT WHITE, but you can't see properly in the lighting (photos 2 & 3), and YES, I'm slightly mad, I was photographing in the rain. 😃 Photo 4, forget-me-nots in my flower garden, and photo 5, a rather pretty purple weed in my lawn by my flower bed that looks like lavender, hence why I call it Lawn Lavender, and LOOK at how big my pumpkin patch has grown! (Photo 6.) I have at least three larger ones (that I'm sure will become BIG ones!) and quite a lot of smaller ones growing, and red and yellow dahlias in my garden (photos 7-9), and my barrels, positioned under a conveniently positioned leaky gutter (that I hope the landlord won't fix anytime soon!) are nice and full (photo 10), I think I'm going to have to empty them into my IBC behind them if this rain keeps going - that's the white cube-shaped thing behind them that has a steel tubing cage around it, like you see on farms and in crop fields etc. I have two, they hold 1000 litres each.

1065 days ago

Man last seen at New Lynn bus depot missing for almost a month

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, police have “serious concerns” for an Auckland man who hasn’t been seen or heard from in almost a month.

Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 65-year-old Atonio Finau, who was last seen on November 16.

A police spokesman said Finau’s family and … View more
Kia ora neighbours, police have “serious concerns” for an Auckland man who hasn’t been seen or heard from in almost a month.

Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 65-year-old Atonio Finau, who was last seen on November 16.

A police spokesman said Finau’s family and police had “serious concerns for his welfare”.

Anyone with information was urged to call police on 105 and quote file number 211203/4366.

Read the full story by clicking the link below.

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1065 days ago

Discover the wonder of Christmas!

LIFE

Discover the wonder of Christmas lights across Auckland by using our helpful map to find streets in your neighbourhood with lights that you can enjoy, all from the comfort of your car.

Help us to share the wonder and add a street to our map!

And if you're looking to make the most of the … View more
Discover the wonder of Christmas lights across Auckland by using our helpful map to find streets in your neighbourhood with lights that you can enjoy, all from the comfort of your car.

Help us to share the wonder and add a street to our map!

And if you're looking to make the most of the season, we invite you to celebrate the wonder of Christmas wherever you are with LIFE. Our Christmas services will be streaming exclusively online this year on Christmas Eve and Day.

Find out more at christmasatlife.co.nz/lights.
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1066 days ago

Mediterranean Lunch by Advanced chefs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Here is the three course Mediterranean luncheon with the menu designed and costed by each to incorporate fresh bold flavours. Their guest and also sat down and ate with them.

The first dish is a entreé prepared by Pani - Mini salad with olive oil, mints and garlic. The second dish is a main by … View more
Here is the three course Mediterranean luncheon with the menu designed and costed by each to incorporate fresh bold flavours. Their guest and also sat down and ate with them.

The first dish is a entreé prepared by Pani - Mini salad with olive oil, mints and garlic. The second dish is a main by Naoko - Snapper with fresh ciabatta and the dessert is a Greek bougatsa with pickled strawberries by Claudia.

1066 days ago

🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁The Season's Upon Us🎁🎁🎄🎄🎄

Fiona from Henderson

Forget, not wait, put to one side The Pogues song 'Fairytale Of New York' that is played every year at Christmas and meet my new absolute favourite Christmas Song😊

The video is hilarious but shockingly true in almost every family.
You may find 1 or 2 or maybe 3 things in it that you … View more
Forget, not wait, put to one side The Pogues song 'Fairytale Of New York' that is played every year at Christmas and meet my new absolute favourite Christmas Song😊

The video is hilarious but shockingly true in almost every family.
You may find 1 or 2 or maybe 3 things in it that you can relate to, heck you may even relate to most of it or even all of it.

Either way ENJOY 😉😄

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1066 days ago

Relative Clause

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

A relative clause is used to define or identify the preceding noun or to give extra information about it. Adding more detail to writing is often something students struggle with.

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1066 days ago

Sustainable & Affordable (It means better choices)

The Warehouse

Better products shouldn’t cost the earth. That’s why we’re bringing you more
sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well
as less packaging waste.

Look in our stores or online and … View more
Better products shouldn’t cost the earth. That’s why we’re bringing you more
sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well
as less packaging waste.

Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Sustainable shopping for every whanau.
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1067 days ago

Play station 4 controllers

Jai from Glen Eden

Brand new Play station4(PS4) controllers.
Available in 5 Colours
Black
Blue
Red
Rose pink
Golden yellow
One for $60 and 2 for $110
Pick Glen Eden

Negotiable

1067 days ago

Christmas isn’t cancelled

Christmas Box

For many Kiwi families this Christmas is going to be tougher than ever - but there’s a way to help.

You can help to make Christmas a reality for families in need for every $30 donated, Christmas Box will provide a box full of essentials and Christmas treats to families in need and bring a … View more
For many Kiwi families this Christmas is going to be tougher than ever - but there’s a way to help.

You can help to make Christmas a reality for families in need for every $30 donated, Christmas Box will provide a box full of essentials and Christmas treats to families in need and bring a little certainty to those struggling right now. Sponsor a Christmas Box today.
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1068 days ago

Explore the mighty Waikato this summer

Hamilton Waikato Tourism

Soak up the sun this summer in the mighty Waikato. With so much to see and do, from Middle-earth movie magic and tonnes of family friendly fun to underground wonders, the bohemian coastal town of Raglan, gourmet delights and much more….

Check out the top 10 activities on offer in the Waikato … View more
Soak up the sun this summer in the mighty Waikato. With so much to see and do, from Middle-earth movie magic and tonnes of family friendly fun to underground wonders, the bohemian coastal town of Raglan, gourmet delights and much more….

Check out the top 10 activities on offer in the Waikato and start planning your summer adventure.
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