Oteha, Auckland

2048 days ago

Poll: Should you take your shoes off at the front door?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along … View more
Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with toilet paper over or under? cutlery up or down in the dishwasher? top sheet or no top sheet?, to name a few. Read more about the arguments for each and see how many people agree with you, here.

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Should you take your shoes off at the front door?
  • 73.5% Yes
    73.5% Complete
  • 2.8% No
    2.8% Complete
  • 23.7% Only in other people's homes if they ask
    23.7% Complete
498 votes
2050 days ago

Fires at cell phone tower, power box in south Auckland investigated

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Another cell phone tower and a power box have been set alight in south Auckland - the latest in a string of attacks.

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2050 days ago

Poll: Churches oppose lockdown restrictions

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church is holding a drive-in service, as traditional services remain off limits in Covid-19 alert level 2.

Should churches be allowed to hold services in Alert Level 2?

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Churches oppose lockdown restrictions
  • 19.4% Yes, religious services are important
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, health and safety comes first
    80.6% Complete
726 votes
2049 days ago

Back your backyard

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

2054 days ago

Why is there no social-distancing on school bus services?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Schools start returning to normal from next Monday, but dedicated school bus services won't have the social-distancing that applies to public transport in Level 2. Why? Read the story below.

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2051 days ago

Venue wanted

Trudi from Waiake

Small Pilates class (under 10 ) is looking for a venue in central North Shore on Monday mornings.
Trudi

2051 days ago

Big shout out to our neighbours

New World

We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View more
We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.

Ngā mihi maioha.

#neighbourstogether
Find out more

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2053 days ago

What was the first thing you did at level 2?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, North Shore resident Philip Harkness and his sons were some of the first Kiwis to get their lockdown locks chopped as the clock struck 12.01am on Thursday.
He said getting his hair cut at Barbershop & Co felt like freedom. What was the first thing you did when the country … View more
Hi neighbours, North Shore resident Philip Harkness and his sons were some of the first Kiwis to get their lockdown locks chopped as the clock struck 12.01am on Thursday.
He said getting his hair cut at Barbershop & Co felt like freedom. What was the first thing you did when the country entered level 2 on Thursday?

2052 days ago

Small business owners – take our survey

Stuff Prosper

Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on … View more
Small businesses are vital to the recovery of our economy.

During the Covid-19 restrictions, business owners have shown initiative, hard work and resilience to keep afloat.

But many have been hit hard.

Lack of clarity about just how heavy the toll of the restrictions have been on individual businesses and their ability to quickly rebound adds to the uncertainty of the national economic recovery.

Therefore, Prosper is launching a survey targeted at finding out the scale of Covid-19's impact.

You can take that survey right now – it will only take a few minutes.
Take the survey

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2052 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Find out more

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2053 days ago

Wanted Hall to Hire

Bridget from Albany

Hi Neighbours,
My dance partner and I are desperate to get back to practicing. We are seeking a hall to practice in up to 4 times a week. Our previous venue is still not available and we are starting to get major withdrawls from not putting on our Ballroom shoes.
Please get in touch if you have … View more
Hi Neighbours,
My dance partner and I are desperate to get back to practicing. We are seeking a hall to practice in up to 4 times a week. Our previous venue is still not available and we are starting to get major withdrawls from not putting on our Ballroom shoes.
Please get in touch if you have or know of a venue for hire.
Thanks, Bridget

2052 days ago

UPCOMINGBOKASHI ZOOM TALK (HABITAT HOBSONVILLE)

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This online Zoom talk is hosted by Kaipatiki Project (in partnership with Habitat Hobsonville) and will be facilitated by Pip and offers an introduction to composting with Bokashi bins. Join us on ZOOM to discover how easy it is!

A Community Composting hub Pilot is proposed for up to 20 Hob Pt … View more
This online Zoom talk is hosted by Kaipatiki Project (in partnership with Habitat Hobsonville) and will be facilitated by Pip and offers an introduction to composting with Bokashi bins. Join us on ZOOM to discover how easy it is!

A Community Composting hub Pilot is proposed for up to 20 Hob Pt households and this workshop is required for those interested in the pilot, as well as anyone interested in Bokashi Composting!
shorturl.at/iuJX7

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