Otara, Auckland

Borrow it!

Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

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2336 days ago

Room to rent for couple in Mission Heights

Ahinisha from Flat Bush

Hi
We have a spacious large bedroom available for a couple to rent in our home.
Comes with separate bathroom
Shared kitchen but minimal interferance
Separate fridge and microwave
Plenty of parking on street
Rent is $260/week including power,water and unlimited fibre internet
If interested you … View more
Hi
We have a spacious large bedroom available for a couple to rent in our home.
Comes with separate bathroom
Shared kitchen but minimal interferance
Separate fridge and microwave
Plenty of parking on street
Rent is $260/week including power,water and unlimited fibre internet
If interested you can contact me on 02102508043

2337 days ago

What does it cost to stay warm at home?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And … View more
If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And while it's no shock that firing up a 2Kw electric heater doesn't come cheap, the price of a warm bed for a toasty night's sleep might surprise you. Check out the full rundown, including electric blankets, hot showers, heated towel rails and more, here.

2337 days ago

Unsure where to have baby? Meet the whaanau at Botany Downs Birthing Unit!

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

If you're a pregnant mama in Counties Manukau or know of someone who is, then Botany Downs Birthing Unit is a great place to have pepi. The team are highly skilled and welcome you like whaanau.

Give them a call on 09 259 5032 for more information or pop in to see the team. Check out the video… View more
If you're a pregnant mama in Counties Manukau or know of someone who is, then Botany Downs Birthing Unit is a great place to have pepi. The team are highly skilled and welcome you like whaanau.

Give them a call on 09 259 5032 for more information or pop in to see the team. Check out the video of the team in the Vimeo link below.

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2337 days ago

When was the last time you wrote a letter by hand?

The Team from Auckland Museum

Can you imagine paper being so sparse and contact between loved ones so infrequent that you'd use every last inch of paper when writing letters?

Such was the case in the early 1800s when New Zealand faced a paper famine. Letter writing was essential to keep in touch but with such limited … View more
Can you imagine paper being so sparse and contact between loved ones so infrequent that you'd use every last inch of paper when writing letters?

Such was the case in the early 1800s when New Zealand faced a paper famine. Letter writing was essential to keep in touch but with such limited paper available the technique of 'crossed letters' was adopted.

The writer would turn the page ninety degrees after finishing a page and add a second layer of text.

Read more about this fascinating writing form here.
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2338 days ago

Tina Singh Fundraising for Totara Hospice

Tina from East Tamaki

We can't say it enough. Thanks for your attention, interest and support for Tina Singh Fundraising for Totara Hospice. You might like to know that we are running low on Entertainment Memberships and we're nearing our goal.
Purchase the 2019|2020 Entertainment Membership now to help us … View more
We can't say it enough. Thanks for your attention, interest and support for Tina Singh Fundraising for Totara Hospice. You might like to know that we are running low on Entertainment Memberships and we're nearing our goal.
Purchase the 2019|2020 Entertainment Membership now to help us across the line!
www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

Price: $70

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2338 days ago

Fundraising for Totara Hospice: Entertainment membership

Tina from East Tamaki

Help us fundraise for Totara Hospice by ordering your Entertainment membership online
www.entertainmentbook.co.nz...

Price: $70

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2338 days ago
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2338 days ago

Carpenter

Sujee from Papatoetoe

Hi there

I am looking for a carpenter to put new door handles. I already removed the old ones.

Pl message me here.

Sujee

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2338 days ago

Roofing

Jenny from Clover Park

Hi there, I am looking for someone to come and look at my garage roof that is leaking. Can anyone recommend someone please

2339 days ago

Poll: Is Auckland a great city for tourists?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hello neighbours,

After journalist Brook Sabin wrote on Stuff that Auckland's Queen St is a disappointment for visiting tourists, fellow travel writer Jake Howie came to our largest city's defence.

Read Brook's opinion piece: stuff.co.nz...
Read Jake's response: … View more
Hello neighbours,

After journalist Brook Sabin wrote on Stuff that Auckland's Queen St is a disappointment for visiting tourists, fellow travel writer Jake Howie came to our largest city's defence.

Read Brook's opinion piece: stuff.co.nz...
Read Jake's response: stuff.co.nz...

Who do you agree with?

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Is Auckland a great city for tourists?
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 58.5% No
    58.5% Complete
501 votes
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