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1443 days ago

The Joy of Giving - December 1st to 31st 🎁

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we want to challenge Neighbourhood Supporters to come together and give generously from the heart this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about others, especially those having a difficult time.

Whether … View more
This month we want to challenge Neighbourhood Supporters to come together and give generously from the heart this holiday season. With so much going on this time of year it’s easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget about others, especially those having a difficult time.

Whether it’s an elderly neighbour who lives alone to a family on your street working hard to make ends meet, reach out to someone who could use a little extra joy in their life and remind them what the holiday spirit is all about!

Other ideas include fundraising for a local charity, doing a food or toy drive, organising a ‘Secret Santa’ gift exchange on your street, giving a present to a neighbour who helped to make your 2020 better, or even host a community Christmas lunch.

Let us know how you’re giving back in your community in December by emailing: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1444 days ago

WANTED •GOLD •COINS •WATCHES •PAINTINGS •ANTIQUES •COLLECTABLES

Goldco

Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

The … View more
Family not interested? | Have you stopped collecting? | Downsizing or moving? | Lying in a cupboard unused? | Unwanted jewellery? | Would cash be more useful?

If yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers this week. We will buy single items or complete collections.

The recent lockdown has seen many of us take the time to sort items we no longer require or simply want to turn into cash.

We are currently very short of stock and keen to buy any of these or similar items.

Buying in Auckland. See us at a venue near you.

MONDAY 7 DECEMBER
OREWA 9am - 12noon Orewa Community Centre 40-46 Orewa Square
WARKWORTH 1pm - 4pm Warkworth Town Hall Crn Neville & Alnwick Streets

TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER
HOME VISITS If you are unable to see us at a venue, please call Hamish on 0800 105 228
OREWA 1pm - 4pm Orewa Community Centre 40-46 Orewa Square

WEDNESDAY 9 DECEMBER
AVONDALE 9am - 12noon Avondale Community Centre 99 Rosebank Road
SWANSON 1pm - 4pm Swanson RSA 663 Swanson Road

THURSDAY 10 DECEMBER
HENDERSON 9am - 12noon The Trusts Arena 65 Central Park Drive
HOME VISITS If you are unable to see us at a venue, please call Hamish on 0800 105 228

Goldco Antique Buyers - Member NZNDA.
www.goldco.co.nz
email: hamishwalsh@xtra.co.nz
TEL 0800 105 228
Find out more

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1444 days ago

NZ Made Knitwear Sale

McDonald Textiles

Shop our wide range of locally made MERINO and POSSUM MERINO garments and accessories at up to 80% OFF RRP.

Our wonderfully made knits from our leading brands will make the perfect and most beautiful gift for yourself or loved ones this Christmas.

A wide range of women’s and men’s styles … View more
Shop our wide range of locally made MERINO and POSSUM MERINO garments and accessories at up to 80% OFF RRP.

Our wonderfully made knits from our leading brands will make the perfect and most beautiful gift for yourself or loved ones this Christmas.

A wide range of women’s and men’s styles as well as accessories at AMAZING PRICES! SALE runs 3 DAYS ONLY - Friday 4th of December to Sunday 6th of December. 10am to 4pm daily. 4B Lockhart Place, Mount Wellington.
Shop now

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1444 days ago

First banding of kokakao chicks: Waitakere Ranges

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The first kokako chicks of the season have been banded in the Waitakere Ranges as part of Forest and Bird's conservation project Ark in the Park.

Kokako were first reintroduced to the Ark in the Park in 2009.

The population has grown to about 50 birds after hours of painstaking pest control … View more
The first kokako chicks of the season have been banded in the Waitakere Ranges as part of Forest and Bird's conservation project Ark in the Park.

Kokako were first reintroduced to the Ark in the Park in 2009.

The population has grown to about 50 birds after hours of painstaking pest control work by volunteers.

The nests of five pairs are being monitored and protected.

The Waitakere Ranges are closed to the public to foil the spread of Kauri Dieback disease.

Resulting strict measures in place for volunteer trappers has complicated trapping efforts, a Forest and Bird spokesperson said.

One of the five nests has already been attacked by rats with the eggs eaten.

Trapping or bait stations set by Forest and Bird volunteers are used to control predators in the park.

Six hundred traps and 4785 bait stations are set to protect native birds, lizards and insects from rats, stoats and possums.

1444 days ago

📚Books I'm looking for ...📚

Fiona from Henderson

I'm on the lookout for the following please:
1. Any books from the author Mo Hayder (see pic). I've just finished 'Hanging Hill' and would love to read the rest of her stuff.
2. Ken Follett's 'The Pillars of the Earth'.
I already have the sequel 'World … View more
I'm on the lookout for the following please:
1. Any books from the author Mo Hayder (see pic). I've just finished 'Hanging Hill' and would love to read the rest of her stuff.
2. Ken Follett's 'The Pillars of the Earth'.
I already have the sequel 'World Without End'
If you have read what I am looking for and wanting to find a new home, I would love to take them off your hands.
Thanking you in advance😉

Free

1444 days ago

Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays - December 4th 4:30pm-8:30pm

Joseph from Te Atatu South

Here’s the full line up for THIS Friday’s December 4th Te Atatu Food Truck Friday’s (4:30pm to 8:30pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre). It will be a mini-festival with a jam-packed line up of food, art and entertainment. You can save the date at www.facebook.com....

Joining us will be:

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Here’s the full line up for THIS Friday’s December 4th Te Atatu Food Truck Friday’s (4:30pm to 8:30pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre). It will be a mini-festival with a jam-packed line up of food, art and entertainment. You can save the date at www.facebook.com....

Joining us will be:

- Eat Adlib – Serving up primo fried bread delights and famed raw fish dish.

- Noodle Chick – Kwasian (Kiwi-Asian) noodle/ dumpling menu filled with superfoods, keto and dairy free options.

- Mama Yoyas - Everyone's favourite authentic Mexican cuisine queen

- Solo Kitchen - Gozleme Turkish flatbread filled with goodness

- Hungry Swine – Pork Belly rolls

- Cream Ice Cream – Real fruit ice creams

- Victor and Vern - Delivering your coffee, iced chocolate and homemade soda fix.

The night will be in conjunction with an Art Boot event from Art Ache. Art Boot will showcase 7 local artists with their art for sale alongside the food trucks. Artists bios can be found on the Art Ache website www.artache.com....

Apart from all this, there are plenty of entertainment options including free ReCreators woodwork workshop, a live art performance of fire knife dancing (Siva Afi) at 5:30pm, Ro Ro the clown street performance at 6:30pm, children’s pop-up games, live community jam band from 7pm and the TAT South Vinyl Collective spinning records throughout the night.

Come grab some tasty food, buy some art, enjoy the entertainment and soak up the fun community vibes. Plenty of seating available outside or inside or picnic in the park. Plenty of parking available. Walking or cycling up is even easier. Remember by biking you could be in with the chance of winning one of 3 $20 dinner vouchers. See you there!

1444 days ago

Face mask washable

Laurence from Henderson

Face mask $5 each

Negotiable

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1444 days ago

Tongue Twisters

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

Comment your own tongue twisters below!

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1451 days ago

Tai Chi & Meditation - Wed 2 Dec at 7PM

Valera Koltsov from Laingholm Eleven

Hi Neighbours,
The long-running local Tai Chi & Meditation class in Laingholm is holding an open class on Wed 2nd of December and those who are interested are welcome to come along and try it out. We got a good group of regulars from all over the Waitakere foothills area. The weekly class is a… View more
Hi Neighbours,
The long-running local Tai Chi & Meditation class in Laingholm is holding an open class on Wed 2nd of December and those who are interested are welcome to come along and try it out. We got a good group of regulars from all over the Waitakere foothills area. The weekly class is a great way to exercise the body and the mind and connect with like-minded folks. It is a non-commercial class. Follow this link for more details & registration: laingholm11.co.nz...

1447 days ago

🌼🌻🌹Absolutely loving the colours of Spring/Summer🌹🌻🌼

Fiona from Henderson

Just a very small selection of the vivid and stunning colours from my garden.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone and stay safe.
💗🌼🌻🌹🌷💗

1445 days ago

Cash for your wrecked car! Call us 0800 500 001

The Team from AAA Auto Parts

Hi neighbours,

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone

We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.

Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
Enquire now

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1445 days ago

Fish

Jonathan from Henderson

Hi we are looking for some tropical guppies if anyone has any for sale.please pm me.

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1447 days ago

RE LOOKING TO BUY A TRADITIONAL WOODEN ROCKING CHAIR

Wendy from Ranui

Hi Neighbours, I am looking to buy a tradtional wooden rocking chair. If anyone has one etc please contact me I will need to have it delivered to a Ranui address, would like a picture and can pay up to $200. Thanks regards from Wendy

1446 days ago

WIN tickets to Marlon Williams!

Eccles Entertainment

In celebration of his brand new album Plastic Bouquet (out Dec 11) with Canadian duo Kacy + Clayton, February 2021 will welcome the long-awaited return to the stage for Lyttelton based Marlon Williams.

Over an extensive tour of Aotearoa, audiences will be treated to a very different show from … View more
In celebration of his brand new album Plastic Bouquet (out Dec 11) with Canadian duo Kacy + Clayton, February 2021 will welcome the long-awaited return to the stage for Lyttelton based Marlon Williams.

Over an extensive tour of Aotearoa, audiences will be treated to a very different show from Marlon – a full solo performance unearthing some early material, beloved album songs and an introduction to some sparkling new works. This will be Marlon’s first solo tour in over six years.

Taking in cities between Auckland and Invercargill, An Evening with Marlon Williams is an upfront and personal tour visiting cosier venues than before and giving guests the experience of a more intimate Marlon.

Win 2 double pass tickets to an evening experience in Auckland with Marlon Williams. Simply LIKE or THANK this post to be in the draw. T&Cs apply.

All tour details at www.marlonwilliams.co.nz...
Book your tickets

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1449 days ago

Favourite summer holiday spots

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there… View more
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there - as well as the best places to grab a drink or bite to eat - would be much appreciated. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article. Thanks again.

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