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.

1830 days ago

Planning a visit to Taco Bell? Read this first

Josephine Franks Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Taco Bell's been a long time coming to New Lynn, so we went down to the opening to see if it lived up to the hype. The verdict? Perhaps not.

Have you eaten there yet? What did you think?

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1833 days ago

MORE garden photos to cheer everybody up on this wet day. =D Taken in between rain showers. =D

Sharon from Te Atatu South

Photo 1: A white hollyhock flower off my OTHER (NON-PINK) hollyhock bush. =D
Photo 2: My pink Little Miss Perfect roses (shrub bought from Bunnings, of course). =D
Photo 3: A white (or very pale purple) I-don't-know-what flower, but it is very pretty, so I thought I'd take a photo of it -… View more
Photo 1: A white hollyhock flower off my OTHER (NON-PINK) hollyhock bush. =D
Photo 2: My pink Little Miss Perfect roses (shrub bought from Bunnings, of course). =D
Photo 3: A white (or very pale purple) I-don't-know-what flower, but it is very pretty, so I thought I'd take a photo of it - it's the same as the unknown pink flowers I've photographed before, but white. =D
Photo 4: My snapdragons (I think). =D
Photo 5: My beans (all sorts) and pumpkins coming up. =D They are butternuts, I think - I planted the seeds from cut-up pumpkins I'd bought for dinner, then put the scraps (including the seeds) in the compost - YES, you can grow all sorts of pumpkin plants from these, I'm pretty sure that's how one of my previous, VERY prolifically-fruiting butternuts grew - from a seed in the compost!!!!!!!! =D So HERE'S hoping I get some this - or next - year!!!!!!!! =D
Photo 6: Some of my pumpkin seedlings. =D Butternuts, I think - my favourite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =D Hehehe. =D
Photo 7: Two of my scarlet runner bean seedlings!!!!! =D Yay - I can FINALLY get them to grow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =D AND, what's AMAZING is that NONE show signs of rot. =O The trick is to plant them, and your pumpkins, in a raised bed WITH GOOD SOIL, and then BOTH your pumpkins AND your beans will be healthy - THIS is what I have learned from this. =D Heheheh!!!!!!!! =D

1834 days ago

Ohhhhhh no, NOT another one. =P Sigh. =P A ZOO ANIMAL, this time. =P

Sharon from Te Atatu South

A male Nyala antelope at Wellington Zoo got spooked/frightened by the fireworks and ran into a fence they believe, and they found it dead the next morning:
www.odt.co.nz...

1830 days ago

Habitat for Humanity Women's Build - Cambodia 2020

Gaylene from Glendene

Join me and a team of adventurous women on Habitat for Humanity's Women's Build - Cambodia, early 2020! Check out the flyer and let me know if you're interested. No building experience required! Email: gaylenekt@gmail.com / Ph/Txt: 021 232 8149

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1830 days ago

Make sure you know the new dog rules for this summer

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council’s new Policy on Dogs 2019 and dog management bylaw is now in force across the Auckland region.

The policy relates to time and season, access, menacing dogs and multiple dog ownership rules.
Learn more

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1830 days ago

Dental Care

CMDental Ltd

Give us a call if in dental pain have a swelling or have a tooth ache? We promise to use the latest techniques and dental equipment. Need Emergency dental care? CM Dental is offering a special $50 inspection includes all small dental x-rays, come see us for affordable dental treatment and discuss … View moreGive us a call if in dental pain have a swelling or have a tooth ache? We promise to use the latest techniques and dental equipment. Need Emergency dental care? CM Dental is offering a special $50 inspection includes all small dental x-rays, come see us for affordable dental treatment and discuss what our friendly dentists and our team can do for you and your family. We aim to see patients in pain with toothache on the day they call or within 24 hours whether you need an emergency dental extraction or a root canal treatment ring 09 8353026.www.cmdental.co.nz...

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1831 days ago

Excited for LynnMall's new Taco Bell? Not as much as this guy

Josephine Franks Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Taco Bell opens in New Lynn today, and one man camped out overnight to be first through the doors.

Mark Felton arrived at 10pm on Monday and said he was there to "create memories" and secure bragging rights so he could say he was the first customer at the chain's… View more
Kia ora neighbours, Taco Bell opens in New Lynn today, and one man camped out overnight to be first through the doors.

Mark Felton arrived at 10pm on Monday and said he was there to "create memories" and secure bragging rights so he could say he was the first customer at the chain's New Zealand debut.

Will you be making a visit?

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1831 days ago

MOTAT to screen 'Grease' for 1950s themed drive-in movie

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Date nights of the 1950s era are back with drive-in movie screenings of ‘Grease’ at MOTAT.

Will you be going?

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1831 days ago

Train timetable changes on the Western and Onehunga lines

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

On Sunday 17 November, the train timetables for the Western and Onehunga lines will be changing to provide earlier and later services. New timetables are live in Journey Planner and AT Mobile. Follow link for more info: at.govt.nz...

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1831 days ago

Celebrate Santa’s arrival at WestCity this weekend

WestCity Waitakere

Join the WestCity Explorers Fern & Nikau this Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November as we celebrate Santa’s arrival.

Enjoy a fun filled weekend of Christmas festivities including:
● Meet & take photos with Santa
● Receive a FREE Christmas activity pad with every Santa photo … View more
Join the WestCity Explorers Fern & Nikau this Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November as we celebrate Santa’s arrival.

Enjoy a fun filled weekend of Christmas festivities including:
● Meet & take photos with Santa
● Receive a FREE Christmas activity pad with every Santa photo purchased!
● Decorate and take home your own Gingerbread Man
● Decorate and take home your own Christmas hat
● Face Painting
● Balloon artist
● Jugglers
● WestCity Explorers handing out treats

Where: WestCity Waitakere Level 1, Centre Court 7 Catherine Street, Henderson, Auckland
When: Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November from 10.30am – 2.30pm
Phone: +64 9 978 6700
Learn more

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1831 days ago

Cash for cars - get your wreck off the road!

The Team from AAA Auto Parts

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 … View more
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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1831 days ago

Pushchair & Highchair

Marion from Titirangi

Pushchair and Highchair both in good condition.Had on hand for when the grandchildren came so not used all the time. Pushchair has a rain cover and winter/wind cover.
Free to a family in need..

Free

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