Penrose, Auckland

Caring For You Like Family

Caring For You Like Family

Hear about 91-year-old Dora’s experience as a rest home resident living in a Ryman community.

1347 days ago

How we all dropped the mask-wearing ball, including our leaders

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, As the latest community case was preparing to take a Covid-19 test, I, and a big group including senior Auckland figures were collectively ignoring advice about mask-wearing on public transport. Read the story below:

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1347 days ago

NZ Police Weekly Crime Alert Pictures

Colleen from Onehunga

Hi Neighbours,
Our hot off the press crime alert compliments of our Onehunga Community Constable Don Allan.
If you can pass the pdf on to your contacts that would be great.
Many thanks
Colleen :-)

Crime alert 13 November 2020 .pdf Download View

1349 days ago

Notorious Grey Lynn boarding house transformed into boutique hotel

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, once known as the home of last resort, an old nunnery on Grey Lynn's Great North Rd has been reborn from a decrepit boarding house to a boutique hotel, named The Convent.
Would you stay here?

1351 days ago

Reno blogging saved one couple $35k... but it didn't come cheap

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

I've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good,… View more
I've always thought of reno blogging as a way to document a difficult process in a fun, relatable way. The benefit? Emotional support and maybe advice from folks following your journey - and maybe a little ego bump from showing off your mad wallpapering skills.
If you're lucky, and good, you might be given a couple of cans of paint from your local hardware store, to help you on the way - but that would be the icing on the tip of the social media cake.
Few of us would have the energy or knowhow to turn their reno into a part time side hustle that's both creatively fulfilling, and engaging.
But that's exactly what Moochstyle's Shayden and Georgia Whipps have done - with some pawsome help from their gorgeous dog Frankie. They've been blogging their Christchurch villa reno since they bought their home and Shayden shared their story with us for the final episode of First Rung, our podcast. A first time homeowner and renovator, Shayden is such an inspiring guy to chat with. He makes you want to jump in and give it go. Check out his story and let us know what you think.

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1347 days ago

Want to know more about atrial fibrillation?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Head on down to the Heart Foundation on November 19 to find out about living with atrial fibrillation.

The Heart Foundation is hosting the free session from 5 pm to 6 pm at 9 Kalmia St, in Ellerslie, Auckland.

Cardiologist Dr Andrew Martin will talk about understanding and managing the … View more
Head on down to the Heart Foundation on November 19 to find out about living with atrial fibrillation.

The Heart Foundation is hosting the free session from 5 pm to 6 pm at 9 Kalmia St, in Ellerslie, Auckland.

Cardiologist Dr Andrew Martin will talk about understanding and managing the condition, medical treatments and how to keep well.

You will have the chance to share your own experiences and to ask questions.

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1371 days ago

Would you buy this cowboy Winston Peters portrait?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, if you’ve ever dreamed of having an image of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wearing a cowboy hat, proudly hanging in your living room, now’s your chance to make it a reality. An artwork of Peters, created using coffee, red wine and tea is for sale on Trade Me. The … View moreKia ora neighbours, if you’ve ever dreamed of having an image of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters wearing a cowboy hat, proudly hanging in your living room, now’s your chance to make it a reality. An artwork of Peters, created using coffee, red wine and tea is for sale on Trade Me. The current bid is almost $300, would you buy this?

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1347 days ago

Quality Louvres, Accessible Prices

The Louvre Company

Hi Neighbours,

We provide powder coated aluminium, motorised Roof Louvres, from start to finish. Our NZ Made and Designed roof louvres have an integrated gutter system and are operable with a remote controller. Extending your outdoor living with the perfect sun and rain control. We also … View more
Hi Neighbours,

We provide powder coated aluminium, motorised Roof Louvres, from start to finish. Our NZ Made and Designed roof louvres have an integrated gutter system and are operable with a remote controller. Extending your outdoor living with the perfect sun and rain control. We also specialize in manually operable louvre and fixed louvres.

Get your free quote today! Call or email with the rough measurements of your louvre, and find out for yourself that TLC has quality NZ made and designed louvres for accessible prices!

info@thelouvrecompany.co.nz
0800 852 669 (TLC NOW)
Visit us online

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1348 days ago

Big Clear out starting from today

Kent from Royal Oak

We are on the move as our landlord has sold.
We need to downsize and clear our stuff.
All items from non-smoking and pet free home.
Items as pictured :
White metal & glass Tea Trolley = $30 - needs a re paint - great little project
Small white wall cabinet (new) : 410 W x 290D x 540 H = … View more
We are on the move as our landlord has sold.
We need to downsize and clear our stuff.
All items from non-smoking and pet free home.
Items as pictured :
White metal & glass Tea Trolley = $30 - needs a re paint - great little project
Small white wall cabinet (new) : 410 W x 290D x 540 H = $30

Price: $30

1348 days ago

First Home Buyers

Bob from Mangere

Congratulations 🥳 & celebrations to Tom & Leslie on buying their first home!!🎉

Such a huge achievement and a great milestone🎯

Wishing you all the very best and all the happiness with your family☀️

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1348 days ago

Historic wall coming down

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The historic bluestone wall gracing Albert St is now coming down brick by brick.

The 139-year-old wall in Auckland's CBD is being painstakingly dismantled to make room for the country's largest infrastructure project, the City Rail Link.

It will take about three months to deconstruct … View more
The historic bluestone wall gracing Albert St is now coming down brick by brick.

The 139-year-old wall in Auckland's CBD is being painstakingly dismantled to make room for the country's largest infrastructure project, the City Rail Link.

It will take about three months to deconstruct the wall which will eventually be moved one metre east towards Queen St.

Stonemasons are cutting it into 1800 blocks, numbering each block and storing them safely off-site until the wall is rebuilt in 2023.


“It’s going to be a bit like fitting a jigsaw together except all our pieces will be rocks, not bits of cardboard or wood, there will be no missing pieces and we’ll know where every piece fits,” said Aotea Station manager for the Linke Alliance, Matt Sinclair.

The bluestone wall was built from local material by contractor Daniel Fallon in 1881 during a time of major infrastructure expansion in Auckland.

The wall's underground public toilet was one of the city's first.

The wrought iron railings, piers and the ornamental arch over the stairs on the side of the wall are some of Auckland's last remaining examples of street furniture dating back to the Victorian age.

The public toilet, which has been closed for some time, will not reopen because of space constraints.

But the toilet's cast iron screens will be restored and reinstated on site.

The toilet's entrance will be used as a maintenance access for the City Rail Link.

The new 150-metre long section of tunnel being built by the Link Alliance will connect the new Aotea underground station with the tunnel already built from Britomart Station.

Shakespeare Tavern owner Sunny Kaushal said the iconic pub will remain open during the wall deconstruction nearby.

"We have to otherwise we can't survive at all because we're struggling with mounting debts and also keeping the staff who we've been trying to support for the last three and a half years," he said.

"We've been affected by the City Rail Link really seriously, then Covid happened," he said.

"This has been a double whammy for us."

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1348 days ago

COVID-19: New community case has emerged in Auckland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATED 6.10PM - Thurs 12 November:
- CBD Workers have now been asked to stay home on Friday 13 November.
- Additional locations visited by the community case include Smith & Caugheys, Starbucks and Red Pig Restaurant and Gateau House.

Key locations include:
• A-Z Collections store … View more
UPDATED 6.10PM - Thurs 12 November:
- CBD Workers have now been asked to stay home on Friday 13 November.
- Additional locations visited by the community case include Smith & Caugheys, Starbucks and Red Pig Restaurant and Gateau House.

Key locations include:
• A-Z Collections store on High St
• Vincent Residences at 106 Vincent St
• Red Pig Restaurant on Kitchener St, Saturday 6pm – 8.30pm

The woman also visited the following locations briefly; anyone who was there at the same time is asked to get tested and self-isolate if they are symptomatic:
• Smith and Caughey’s department store on Queen St, Saturday 3.50pm – 6pm
• Starbucks on Queen St, Sunday 11.30am – 11.45am
• Sunnytown Restaurant on Lorne St, Sunday 11.30am – 11.45am
• The Gateau House at 332 Queen St, Sunday 6.40pm – 6.50pm

For a full list of locations click here.
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One new coronavirus community case has been confirmed today in Auckland. The AUT student became symptomatic on Monday 9 November and was tested late on 10 November.

During this time they were working at A - Z Collection on High Street from November 8 to November 11, however did not attend the university. Other locations visited by

The Ministry of Health states they are investigating the source of this new community case and are asking people who may have visited A-Z Collections store on High St and 106 Vincent Street from November 7 to the November 12 to isolate and get advice on being tested even if asymptomatic, as well as staying isolated until test results are returned.

Further information will emerge once this person has been interviewed to share any further locations of concern.

If you are sick you can ring Healthline’s dedicated number 0800 358 5453 for any advice and you can find testing locations on the Auckland Regional Public Health Service website.

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1348 days ago

Let's work together to make Aotearoa New Zealand a more compassionate place.

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.

Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:

+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness

+ Share facts, resources and helplines
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To address any issue in our community we need to know what we're up against.

Here's some simple ways you can help to end family violence:

+ Learn! The first step to change is awareness

+ Share facts, resources and helplines

+ Know the signs. Family violence can affect anyone

+ When you see it, report it to New Zealand Police

+ Support victims: check-in regularly, listen, refer

+ Volunteer / make a donation to a relevant charity

1354 days ago

What weird and wacky things have you been doing to conserve water?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Summer is hot on our heels, however Auckland is still facing a water shortage and Watercare is asking us to save 20 litres of water per day each. The usual water-saving suggestions include turning the tap off while brushing your teeth or collecting cold water from the shower for the garden, but … View moreSummer is hot on our heels, however Auckland is still facing a water shortage and Watercare is asking us to save 20 litres of water per day each. The usual water-saving suggestions include turning the tap off while brushing your teeth or collecting cold water from the shower for the garden, but we'd like to hear from those who going the extra mile to minimise their water usage.

What weird and wacky things have you been doing to conserve water? Flick me an email at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz

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1348 days ago

Respite care when you need it

Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.

Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one … View more
Time spent in respite care lets you experience Ryman’s dedicated care teams and the togetherness of village communities. Whether you need rehabilitation or support for family during the holidays.

Respite care is offered in rest-home, hospital and dementia-level care. Being there is just one of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
Learn more

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1348 days ago

Vaping laws welcomed

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

The Cancer Society is pleased new vaping laws will finally put an end to the marketing of highly addictive products to children and non-smokers.

From November 11, it will be illegal to sell vapes to under 18’s and advertising and sponsorship of vaping products will be banned altogether. Vaping… View more
The Cancer Society is pleased new vaping laws will finally put an end to the marketing of highly addictive products to children and non-smokers.

From November 11, it will be illegal to sell vapes to under 18’s and advertising and sponsorship of vaping products will be banned altogether. Vaping will also be banned in legislated smoke-free areas such as:

- indoor workplaces
- cafes and pubs
- schools and early childhood centres
- public transport.

We think that everyone, especially parents need to be aware that vapes are now R18 and can’t be used in schools.

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