Otara, 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.

1877 days ago

Will you be affected by these motorway closures?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements: Northern Motorway (SH1), Central Motorway Junction (CMJ), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20).

Closures start at 9pm and … View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements: Northern Motorway (SH1), Central Motorway Junction (CMJ), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20).

Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am - unless otherwise stated. Please follow the signposted detours. Click here to see a detailed list of affected areas.

Safe travels neighbours!

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1877 days ago

Can you help bring adopted woman Carrie Fines long-lost dad to NZ?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi neighbours. It has been adopted woman Carrie Fines' life-long dream to hug her Canadian birth father. She found him last year after four decades of searching. However, she cannot afford the airfare. Can you help bring Carrie's long-lost dad to NZ? Head to the link in the story. Do you … View moreHi neighbours. It has been adopted woman Carrie Fines' life-long dream to hug her Canadian birth father. She found him last year after four decades of searching. However, she cannot afford the airfare. Can you help bring Carrie's long-lost dad to NZ? Head to the link in the story. Do you have an adoption story to tell? Put NFP in your post if it is not for publication.

1877 days ago

Daylight saving starts this Sunday! ⏰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is a great time to check fire alarm batteries and make sure emergency supplies are well stocked and up to date.

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1877 days ago

Ready the spring forward this weekend!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that time again! Daylight saving is this weekend. So don't forget - clocks spring forward one hour this Sunday morning. #theregoesthesleepin

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1877 days ago

Volunteer at Auckland Museum

The Team from Auckland Museum

Have you ever wanted to get closer to our exhibitions, collections and give back to the people of Auckland? Becoming a Weekend Information Desk Volunteer is a great way to get amongst it at Auckland Museum!

If you’re a friendly, helpful person who would enjoy helping visitors and you’ve got … View more
Have you ever wanted to get closer to our exhibitions, collections and give back to the people of Auckland? Becoming a Weekend Information Desk Volunteer is a great way to get amongst it at Auckland Museum!

If you’re a friendly, helpful person who would enjoy helping visitors and you’ve got a knack for communicating clearly, we would love to hear from you. You’ll receive full workshop-based training to make sure you’re skilled to field questions and provide helpful information to Museum visitors.

We ask for a commitment of approximately one half-day shift per week or per fortnight, typically on Saturday or Sunday. We would love to hear from you if you have availability on Fridays and/or Mondays also. We are seeking people who are able to make a genuine, long-lasting commitment to being an Auckland Museum volunteer

Here’s your chance to help shape the experience people from Auckland, the rest of New Zealand and the rest of the world have at Auckland Museum.
Apply here!

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1877 days ago

Exciting career opportunity with Neighbourly!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Join us and work at Neighbourly, New Zealand's own social network. With a user base of over 760,000 members, we want to redefine what community can mean online. As a Software Engineer with Neighbourly, you will be part of a team which is directly improving the way New Zealanders connect and … View moreJoin us and work at Neighbourly, New Zealand's own social network. With a user base of over 760,000 members, we want to redefine what community can mean online. As a Software Engineer with Neighbourly, you will be part of a team which is directly improving the way New Zealanders connect and come together all the way from Bluff to Kaitaia.

This is a dynamic role where no two days are the same. Day to day you will be:

● Responsible for the successful engineering, testing, deployment and support of the Neighbourly product
● Mentoring and coaching other engineers in the team to ensure practices and culture aligns with the overall Engineering Practice.
● Grow your skills in a full stack of technology including front end, back end and test engineering.
Learn more

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1878 days ago

Are you joining the climate strike?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Manukau Courier

Kia ora neighbours,

Thousands of people will take to Auckland's streets on Friday as part of the third strike for climate. This time, students organisers are inviting adults to join them.

Will you be there? If you're heading down, here's everything you need to know about … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Thousands of people will take to Auckland's streets on Friday as part of the third strike for climate. This time, students organisers are inviting adults to join them.

Will you be there? If you're heading down, here's everything you need to know about what's planned.

(Please add NP if you don't want your comment to be used in print.)

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1878 days ago

Should there be less politicking and more progress?

Todd Niall Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi Neighbours, Councillor Penny Hulse is stepping out of politics after 27 years in Auckland. She has reflected on successes, but also the rising "Trumpification" of politics, and excess point-scoring around the council table. Do you agree ? Read the story below:

(Please type NFP if your… View more
Hi Neighbours, Councillor Penny Hulse is stepping out of politics after 27 years in Auckland. She has reflected on successes, but also the rising "Trumpification" of politics, and excess point-scoring around the council table. Do you agree ? Read the story below:

(Please type NFP if your comment is not for print)

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1878 days ago

Brand new homes in Papakura from $529,000

Solution Street

2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 74-78 Opaheke Road, Papakura
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- 10 year building guarantee
- Fully insulated with double glazed windows
- Functional contemporary kitchens
- Fully landscaped, fenced outdoor living area
- Freehold property with allocated … View more
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 74-78 Opaheke Road, Papakura
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- 10 year building guarantee
- Fully insulated with double glazed windows
- Functional contemporary kitchens
- Fully landscaped, fenced outdoor living area
- Freehold property with allocated off-street parking
- Fully fitted with blinds, security alarm, energy-efficient heating, clothesline, smoke alarms & quality Fisher & Paykel appliances.

Fisher & Paykel laundry package valued at over $3,500 with your purchase*
T's & C's apply.

Call us on: 0800 583 967
Visit us online

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