Oratia, Auckland

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1261 days ago

Get Involved – June 1st to 30th 🤝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.

As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in … View more
This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.

As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in our communities. Imagine then how much can be achieved when several volunteers or even an entire street or neighbourhood decide to work together to achieve the same goal!

Whether you plan to coordinate your own volunteer driven activity, take part in one that’s already been setup, participate in National Volunteer Week (20-26 June), or simply show your own volunteers some extra love this month, know that every bit of effort to give back is a priceless investment in all of our futures.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re getting involved this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1261 days ago

Here they are! New roses of 2021: which one(s) are you getting?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Pink, red, yellow, climbing, rambling, oh so beautiful they are. New Zealand's rose breeders and specialist nurseries have such a treat for you. Pictured here is 'My Sweetheart' from Matthews Nurseries, and there's lots more. Sit back and enjoy.

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1261 days ago

House remodelled for three generations works a treat

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Living in an award-winning home purpose-built for three generations means this Auckland family is never on top of one other.

1262 days ago

Sustainable Shopping Week

Lyndelle P. from Red Cross Shop Henderson

Come and see our sustainable clothing and goods, which you can wear and last in your wardrobe and lifestyle for further use and enjoyment.
Come and visit us at 435 Great North Road, Henderson

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1262 days ago

Have you tasted these sweet, New Zealand-grown pineapples?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

It's taken seven years, but it was worth the wait. Have you tried them?

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1262 days ago

Thursday evening pickleball ongoing

Jeff from Titirangi

Every Thursday 6:45-8:45pm at the Mt. Albert YMCA stadium. For details and other times see:
pac.org.nz...

1263 days ago

Dinghy of missing Auckland man found, no trace of 73-year-old

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, The boat of a man, 73, who has been missing from Waiheke Island, in Auckland, for a week has been found.

A police spokeswoman said there is still no sign of Erno Bedo, who was last seen on Sunday, May 23, at Oneroa Bay.

Bedo lives on a boat, called Holly, which is still moored… View more
Kia ora neighbours, The boat of a man, 73, who has been missing from Waiheke Island, in Auckland, for a week has been found.

A police spokeswoman said there is still no sign of Erno Bedo, who was last seen on Sunday, May 23, at Oneroa Bay.

Bedo lives on a boat, called Holly, which is still moored in Oneroa Bay. The dinghy (tender) was found by police on Sunday morning.

The tender 'Holly' was spotted by members of the public on the east side of Motutapu Island around 9:15am, and was recovered by officers from the Police Maritime Unit.

Anyone with information on Bedo can contact police on 105 and quote file number 210528/2026.

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1262 days ago

How to Recycle Soft Plastics

The Team from Auckland Council

Soft plastics are NOT accepted in your kerbside recycling bin. Learn what you need to do with them. Always remember when recycling if in doubt, leave it out.

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1262 days ago

Reduce your waste. Recycle Right

Auckland Council

Putting the right items in your recycling bin makes sorting it simple so it can be recycled. Dropping the wrong items can lead to contamination, and your recycling ends up in landfill. Lets put rubbish in its place and recycle right.

Visit makethemostofwaste.co.nz/recycling to find out how to … View more
Putting the right items in your recycling bin makes sorting it simple so it can be recycled. Dropping the wrong items can lead to contamination, and your recycling ends up in landfill. Lets put rubbish in its place and recycle right.

Visit makethemostofwaste.co.nz/recycling to find out how to reduce your waste and recycle right.
Find out more

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1268 days ago

What's going on with our fancy new downtown public spaces?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, An awful lot of your money has been spent creating excellent new public spaces, where cars once ruled in the downtown area. But having built it, are our politicians caring enough for how the space is used? Read the story below :

1263 days ago

Women's Support Circle 12-week programme FREE

Denise Petit from Shiloh Creative Life Centre Charitable Trust

Wednesday’s starting July 14 thru September 29, 2021
Nine On-Line Zoom meetings: Wednesdays 6:30pm -8:30pm
Three Face to Face meetings- location and times: TBC

Women's Support Circle is a space for women who have experienced family abuse. It is a 12-week programme that allows women of … View more
Wednesday’s starting July 14 thru September 29, 2021
Nine On-Line Zoom meetings: Wednesdays 6:30pm -8:30pm
Three Face to Face meetings- location and times: TBC

Women's Support Circle is a space for women who have experienced family abuse. It is a 12-week programme that allows women of different cultures to sit in circle and safely share their stories and support a healing journey in the process.

Our weekly contact will consist of nine on-line two-hour zoom calls and three face to face sessions which allows the women to intermingle and have that physical interaction with the group.

Throughout the program women will be encouraged and coached on life issues that support their well-being and their children’s well-being.

Free participation for 10 women this term. If you are interested in joining us in circle and share space with women who have experienced family abuse and you want to make changes in your life....

Visit our website to register: shilohcentre.org.nz...
Shiloh Creative Life Centre Charitable Trust is supported by
Department of Internal Affairs for this 12-week programme

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1263 days ago

ART Collective Project - June Art Classes @ Nathan Homestead

Denise Petit from Shiloh Creative Life Centre Charitable Trust

Our June ART classes start this week! Register today to join the ART Collective artists for fun, laughter, connection and creativity @ Nathan Homestead in Manurewa.

Lets give it a SHOT!
INJECT ART in South Auckland!

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1263 days ago

We bought the hill!

Buy the Hill - Te Ahu Pātiki Maunga

Thank you, Aotearoa.

You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.

But you can still help.

The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.

Further donations will help the … View more
Thank you, Aotearoa.

You helped The Press and the Rod Donald Trust buy Mt Herbert/Te Ahu Pātiki the highest peak in Christchurch.

But you can still help.

The generosity of Kiwis has now secured the land's future as a public conservation park.

Further donations will help the trust restore the land to its former forested glory.
Donate now

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1284 days ago

1st Auckland Cavell Guide Unit Set to Celebrate Centenary

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Did you use to belong to the 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit?

If so, the brigade wants to hear from you!

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is still seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland, the group is… View more
Did you use to belong to the 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit?

If so, the brigade wants to hear from you!

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is still seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland, the group is gearing up to commemorate its centenary.

A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with historic guiding activities such as knot tying and making arm slings.

Guests will be treated to afternoon tea and a birthday cake before photographs are taken of the girls.

The day will end with a singalong around the campfire.

The next day, a church parade will march through St Andrews Church, Epsom, where the unit has been meeting since 1921.

Parishioners are invited to a morning tea after the procession.

The unit, initially known as the St Andrew's Peace Scout Group, is believed to be the first guide company which has kept going since it was launched.

It all started when eighteen-year-old Mona Burgin wrote to the Dominion chief scout Colonel Cosgrove, a New Zealand Boer War veteran, asking about Girl Peace Scouts.

He arranged to meet her in Queen St, Auckland and wrote she would recognize him by the red flower in his buttonhole.

Soon after the meeting Burgin formed the troop on July 6.

Girl Peace Scouts wore khaki uniforms and the St Andrews troop wore a red open-ended tie.

In 1923, the Dominion Council became affiliated with the original Girls Guides Association in London.

*Former unit members can email cavellgirlguidesnz@gmail.com for details of the centenary.

1265 days ago

$5.00 Firewood (60 L Bags)

Stephen from Glen Eden

Greetings,

Next $5 Firewood pick-up: Sunday 30 May, 1pm-2pm, outside Glen Eden Intermediate School. Cash payments only, no EFTPOS.

Dry, untreated factory off cuts perfect for wood burners, packed in 60L bags for tidy and easy transport.

Price: $5

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