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1480 days ago

First mobile plasma collection blood drive comes to Henderson

Tori Tokalau Reporter from Western Leader

Hi Neighbours,

West Auckland will host New Zealand's first ever mobile plasma blood drive this week at Henderson's Trusts Arena on October 19-23.

The blood drive is a push by New Zealand Blood Service to ramp up plasma donation accessibility around the country ahead of surging demand.… View more
Hi Neighbours,

West Auckland will host New Zealand's first ever mobile plasma blood drive this week at Henderson's Trusts Arena on October 19-23.

The blood drive is a push by New Zealand Blood Service to ramp up plasma donation accessibility around the country ahead of surging demand.

Henderson's event will allow 150 whole blood donors who meet the plasma eligibility criteria to donate at a mobile drive for the first time.

It will begin at 8am to 1.30pm and people can sign up to donate here: www.nzblood.co.nz...

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1471 days ago

I just bought a blackberry today!!!!!!!! 😃 No, NOT the electronic kind. =P

Sharon from Te Atatu South

No, it's a Blackberry Satin Thornless (as seen in photos 1 & 2) from Mitre Ten. 😃 Self-fertile, so you'll need only one for the bees to pollinate itself (using its own pollen!) and produce fruit. Fruit grows on second-year woody stem growth, so after two years, you should have … View moreNo, it's a Blackberry Satin Thornless (as seen in photos 1 & 2) from Mitre Ten. 😃 Self-fertile, so you'll need only one for the bees to pollinate itself (using its own pollen!) and produce fruit. Fruit grows on second-year woody stem growth, so after two years, you should have fruit. I put compost in the bottom of the tub, strawberry mix in the top, mixed with sheep & chicken pellets and peat moss, dug a small hole in the middle, put a banana peel in the bottom, and then planted the blackberry plant in it (same as for the blueberries, except for the sheep & chicken pellets I used because Mitre Ten had sold out of straight sheep pellets. =P ) Snapdragons open (as in photo 3) in my garden recently, and two blooming gorgeous flowering cuttings in a vase (last three photos), that I cut off the cherry-ice-cream geraniums I had to cut away part of last week to make way for the yellow rose I bought to replace my old one that had died. 😃

1471 days ago

Re room to rent in Henderson

Geraldine from Henderson

Hi I have a room to up for rent $200 if you interested contact me on 0226834517

Price: $200

1472 days ago

Win a Vegepod worth over $500.

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Until the 11th of October, purchase a regional newspaper or the Sunday Star-Times, find the daily code and go into win 1 of 100 medium vegepod and trolley stands. Find out more

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1472 days ago

Baby clothes

Natalie from Henderson

Dear neighbours
We would like to give away some 0-6 months baby clothes for families in need. Please feel free to pm me if you know any families that may need some baby clothes. Thanks.

Free

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1472 days ago

Foodography Desserts

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Is your inner foodie craving to get creative with your smart phone? Join us for Foodography and get tips on curating and capturing those defining dessert moments.
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Thursday, 1 Oct from 5pm - 8pm

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1472 days ago

Free: Single bed with trundler that converts to 2 x singles or a double!

Bronnie from Glendene

Pick up from Glen Marine Parade.

Quite soft, so I think probably better as children's beds, as I sink in it when I have tried it! Mattresses in excellent condition. Used as guest beds after purchasing off trade me a couple of years ago and only slept in perhaps a handful of times!
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Pick up from Glen Marine Parade.

Quite soft, so I think probably better as children's beds, as I sink in it when I have tried it! Mattresses in excellent condition. Used as guest beds after purchasing off trade me a couple of years ago and only slept in perhaps a handful of times!
Trundler wheels under for storage to make one single bed, or can pull out and even has fold-out legs so can make normal height and have both singles side by side (see pics).

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1472 days ago

Compaq computer

Peter from Henderson

Selling on behalf of my niece
This is a very good pc been looked after
Compaq Presario cq3420an model
Win10 activated
500gb hard drive
2gb memory can be updated
2 cores
No mouse or keyboard or monitor… View more
Selling on behalf of my niece
This is a very good pc been looked after
Compaq Presario cq3420an model
Win10 activated
500gb hard drive
2gb memory can be updated
2 cores
No mouse or keyboard or monitor
She would like $70 for it
I have a monitor for $20 if you wanted add to it
Pick up Henderson heights
Can text me 0226568297

Price: $70

1473 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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1473 days ago

Public opinion sought on $100m upgrade to Northwest bus service

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Public transport in northwest Auckland is on the verge of receiving a $100 million touch up.

Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency are asking for public opinion on an upgrade to bus routes that would speed up travel for 175,000 commuters.

The project would extend the existing… View more
Public transport in northwest Auckland is on the verge of receiving a $100 million touch up.

Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency are asking for public opinion on an upgrade to bus routes that would speed up travel for 175,000 commuters.

The project would extend the existing bus shoulder lanes along the Northwestern Motorway (SH16) and build interim bus stops at Westgate and the Lincoln Road and Te Atatū motorway interchanges.

Transport Minister Phil Twyford said the project will allow faster and more frequent bus services.

“Bus passengers going from Westgate to the city during the morning peak could save up to 35 minutes on their journey as a result of these improvements,” he said.

“This project will also create around 300 jobs and support our economic recovery.”

Funding of $100 million has been provided to deliver these interim bus improvements as part of the Government’s recently announced stimulus funding package of infrastructure projects.

The improvements are to be built over the next five years and, once complete, will encourage more people to use public transport while plans are made for longer-term improvements.

Feedback is open until Sunday 25 October. To provide feedback, go to AT.govt.nz/haveyoursay

1473 days ago

Holidays are here!

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

We know that our team here at NumberWorks'nWords are looking forward to recharging the batteries over the holidays while preparing for more fun with maths and English in Term 4.
We hope you all have a great break, and have the chance to relax and have some fun with your families!

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1474 days ago

Save Water, Money and the Planet

The Team from Auckland Council

Did you know that an efficient showerhead could reduce your carbon footprint AND save you money? Efficient showerheads use around a quarter less hot water than regular ones, that could mean an annual saving of $380 on energy bills. Find out what else you can do at futurefit.nz Learn more

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1475 days ago

NZTA warns it could close the Auckland Harbour Bridge during storm

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours. Transport authorities have pulled double-decker buses from the Auckland Harbour Bridge and are warning it could close completely during a massive storm forecast for much of the country. this weekend.

MetService previously said travel disruptions are likely this weekend, as severe … View more
Hi neighbours. Transport authorities have pulled double-decker buses from the Auckland Harbour Bridge and are warning it could close completely during a massive storm forecast for much of the country. this weekend.

MetService previously said travel disruptions are likely this weekend, as severe gales, heavy rain and big waves batter the country, followed by cold Antarctic air bringing snow to low levels in the deep south.

Meteorologists believe the storm could be “one of the most widespread severe weather events this year”.

Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) general manager of transport services Brett Gliddon advised motorcyclists and those driving high-sided vehicles to avoid the bridge.

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1480 days ago

New development in West Auckland

Tracie from Te Atatu South

While this story is mainly about Te Atatu Peninsula, it could easily be about any suburb in West Auckland. There's development going on everywhere eh. www.stuff.co.nz...

1474 days ago

WHOA!!!!!!!! 😮 Look at the wind today!!!!!!!! 😮

Sharon from Te Atatu South

OMG! LOOK! 😮 A HUGE chunk of trunk just came down outta the phoenix palm! Check it out here.

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