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We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!
Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:
- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery… View moreWe are incredibly proud to welcome our new Neighbourly partner – the New Zealand Heart Foundation!
Not only will they be helping us to stay ‘heart healthy in our neighbourhoods,’ the Heart Foundation will also be sharing:
- News & updates from the incredible Heart Foundation Lottery – including how to win a brand-new home (check out our latest Lottery here)
- Heart-warming stories including how the Heart Foundation supports those in the community living with heart disease
- Handy heart health and wellbeing resources and tips
- How you can show your big heart through local volunteering opportunities
- How to eat healthy to your heart’s content with some great recipes
Please join us in giving the Heart Foundation a warm, hearty welcome!
We don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.
When you donate one of… View moreWe don’t need to go too far to hear about the cost of living crisis and the fact is, right now, 1 in 6 children go without essentials like food and clothing. While we can’t control this cost, we can make a difference. The Giving Store works to help kiwis give to kiwis.
When you donate one of our Winter Essential Packs, 100% of your donation will go to families in need this winter. Let's not let the cost of living get in the way of giving. Together, we can make hope the headline
This fridge freezer has been in storage a while. Last we checked (quite some time ago) the motor ran but it didn’t keep much cold (unless you throw in a bucket of ice on top)…. I’m guessing it needs more gas. Could suite a beer fridge if you get it going again or parts if required.
A pre-loved cot and mattress.
The cot has an adjustable height to help save your back, and the mattress has only been used with a mattress protector so is in near new condition.
The side can be raised or lowered to allow ease of use and to help prevent escape attempts when the kiddie gets a … View moreA pre-loved cot and mattress.
The cot has an adjustable height to help save your back, and the mattress has only been used with a mattress protector so is in near new condition.
The side can be raised or lowered to allow ease of use and to help prevent escape attempts when the kiddie gets a little bigger.
The stickers are a byproduct of this being a happy home for a youngster, but could easily be scraped off if a new personal touch is required.
Txt: 0212594560
Come and give CROUQUET a go .A challenging fun game to keep your co ordination In tack ,have fun with an outdoor activity .Currently we play on Thursdays & Saturdays afternoons at / near Cranwell Park Henderson.Next door to Henderson Bowling Club adjoining Westwave
For further information … View moreCome and give CROUQUET a go .A challenging fun game to keep your co ordination In tack ,have fun with an outdoor activity .Currently we play on Thursdays & Saturdays afternoons at / near Cranwell Park Henderson.Next door to Henderson Bowling Club adjoining Westwave
For further information contact Mary 0284 228818 / 8381933 email mael3638@gmail.com
Switch up your place with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost with Resene paints.
Where to start .... 🤔
Neighbourly is a wonderful site to meet new people, get to know more about our neighbourhoods, up and coming events etc ... and not forgetting we can buy/sell or even give items away for free.
I (personally) think that a bit of courtesy, being respectful and even … View moreWhere to start .... 🤔
Neighbourly is a wonderful site to meet new people, get to know more about our neighbourhoods, up and coming events etc ... and not forgetting we can buy/sell or even give items away for free.
I (personally) think that a bit of courtesy, being respectful and even considerate of others feelings and time is needed when dealing with the buy/sell and free section.
If you are going to respond to a post wanting to purchase or even pick up a free item that you are interested in, please ask yourself, "Am I really going to turn up to pick it up or am I wasting their time?"
Please DON'T waste our time if you are not going to turn up.
The amount of time wasted waiting on people who repeatedly say that they will turn up and never do is surprisingly high.
If you are not going to be decent enough to honestly let us know that you aren't going to turn up or worse, ghost us, please don't bother asking for the item.
There are so many people who normally apply for the same item and all you are doing is making them wait.
To say that it's too far to drive when you can clearly see here on Neighbourly the area that anyone who posts lives in, beggars belief.
I cannot even begin to fathom how your time is more important than mine, especially if the item is FREE!
Will putting a price on it make it more enticing? I some how doubt it.
You will find that quite a few people will be very patient, understanding and fairly flexible with times and you may even get someone who is kind enough to drop off the item to you instead.
There have been quite a lot of times that people who have come to pick up items from me have left with so much more than they bargained for, especially when I'm giving away plants or plant clippings.
I in turn, have also been on the receiving end of someone's generosity.
We all get a lot of joy passing on something to you to make you happy and also to find a new home for the item listed, thus avoiding the dreaded tip or dumping as so many people tend to do.
So please, please be a bit more considerate of those people on here who have taken time out of their day to sell or give something away for free to you.
Rant over!😔
We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!
Type 'Not For Print' if you… View moreWe know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Come on in for our Vintage Retro Week. Get your retro look for the best prices in town. Visit your local Red Cross Shop at 435 Great North Road, Henderson
(09) 8351152
See you there!!!
Choosing a mattress can be a difficult and scary task, but enduring a sleepless night can be far worse. Buying a new mattress doesn't always have to be a skeptical journey, all it takes is a few tips and turns to switch your restless nights into a blissful experience. Our "A to Z Tips for… View moreChoosing a mattress can be a difficult and scary task, but enduring a sleepless night can be far worse. Buying a new mattress doesn't always have to be a skeptical journey, all it takes is a few tips and turns to switch your restless nights into a blissful experience. Our "A to Z Tips for Buying a New Mattress" provides you with the information and confidence to select a mattress that encourages rejuvenation and revitalization. Say goodbye to restless nights and wake up to a world of comfort and relaxation with the perfect mattress selected using the tips provided in this useful guide.
Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.
SADLY, TE ATATU FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS JULY 7TH EVENT DUE TO THE FORECASTED HEAVY RAIN AND WIND. IT IS TOO RISKY FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED.
THEY ARE BACK ON OCTOBER 6th. YOU CAN SAVE THE DATE AT www.facebook.com....
Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays is back THIS Friday (July 7th)… View moreSADLY, TE ATATU FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THIS JULY 7TH EVENT DUE TO THE FORECASTED HEAVY RAIN AND WIND. IT IS TOO RISKY FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED.
THEY ARE BACK ON OCTOBER 6th. YOU CAN SAVE THE DATE AT www.facebook.com....
Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays is back THIS Friday (July 7th) for a midwinter Matariki special event. There will be a selection of Auckland’s best street food along with the Te Atatu repair café.
July 7th – Winter hours 5pm – 8pm – Te Atatu South Community Centre.
The food trucks joining us on the night will be:
- Captain Kai Moana - serving up classic NZ kaimoana goodness
- Woodspirit - Woodfired sourdough traditional Turkish pides.
- Jo Bro’s Burgers – Classic burger perfection.
- K-Pork Korean Barbeque - Korean barbeque (bulgogi)
- Texas Taco Trailer - Authentic tasty Tex-Mex tacos.
- Sweet-As Crepes – Sweet and savoury crepes
Also, on the night we will have FREE facepainting, FREE Matariki crafts making star jars, FREE Hotshots photo booth inside the main hall and a free plants swap café with Anjali inside the repair cafe.
Come grab some tasty food and soak up the community vibes. Plenty of seating inside or outside. Parking available on site. Walking or cycling up makes it even easier.
A great way to spend a Friday night.
This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.
Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete … View moreThis July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.
Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN. Once you’ve figured it out, head over to stuff.co.nz/puzzletime to enter the solution and be in to win.
To find out more about participating newspapers, click here
We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!
Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!
Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or … View moreWe've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!
Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!
Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or two of a Bright Spot and sharing it here. There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
Hi neighbours,
We are looking for your pre-loved good-quality clothing, homewares and furniture that you’d like to let go and donate to our shop.
If you can’t drop it off yourself, no worries, we run a free collection service for bulky donations like furniture. Please call us on 027 265 … View moreHi neighbours,
We are looking for your pre-loved good-quality clothing, homewares and furniture that you’d like to let go and donate to our shop.
If you can’t drop it off yourself, no worries, we run a free collection service for bulky donations like furniture. Please call us on 027 265 1419 (Mon - Fri 9am - 1pm) or send us a text to the same number to arrange a suitable collection day.
Smaller items can be dropped off during trading hours.
Thanks for your support!
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