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.

1488 days ago

Creating healthier, carbon-zero homes

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?

Here's … View more
Hey neighbours, there are few Kiwis who haven't experienced cold or damp housing at some point in New Zealand, whatever part of the country you call home. So what's being done to change that for future generations?

Here's how a passive revolution and building code changes could help our health - and the climate.

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1489 days ago

How could Light Rail have gone so wrong?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The Mayor, council and government all gave it the green light, 3-4 years ago, and light rail was advancing. So why is it back to square one. Who do you think is responsible? Read the story below:

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1488 days ago

Fair Trade works

HELEN FUTTER from MARKETPLACERS

The people around the world who are paid a fair or living wage have more resilience than those who are cheated and treated like slaves.
These people can boost their immune system with fresh fruit and veges and are more likely to have a restful space to sleep in.
Buying Fair Trade is a great way to … View more
The people around the world who are paid a fair or living wage have more resilience than those who are cheated and treated like slaves.
These people can boost their immune system with fresh fruit and veges and are more likely to have a restful space to sleep in.
Buying Fair Trade is a great way to support your fellow humans.
Check out beautiful handmade fair trade goods on www.marketplacers.co.nz...

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1488 days ago

FREE measure and quote

RetroFit Double Glazing - Auckland South

Are you spending a lot more time at home these days and constantly tired of freezing during winter? Let us help you make your home warmer, drier and healthier all year round with a tailored retrofit double glazing solution for your home. Get your free measure and quote here or call 0800 658 658.

1488 days ago

Have you signed up to get free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and … View more
In this week’s issue we go undercover with tips and tools for glasshouses. It’s time to make your bird-friendly garden count, prune fruit trees, watch out for frosty weather, move seedlings under cover and pick celery before disease strikes.
Plus make your own hanging chandelier planter and follow Jane Packer’s advice to decorate your kitchen and dining spaces with flowers. Be in to win Jane Packer Flowers and the NZ House & Garden July issue.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1488 days ago

Cash for your wrecked car. Support your local business

Universal Auto Parts

Universal Auto Parts are back in business and as a local wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused cars. Nationwide Pickup. Call today 0800 500 001.

Maintaining a safe distance, single man towing, washing hands regularly in the yard, sanitizer in the towing … View more
Universal Auto Parts are back in business and as a local wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused cars. Nationwide Pickup. Call today 0800 500 001.

Maintaining a safe distance, single man towing, washing hands regularly in the yard, sanitizer in the towing truck, mask and gloves on at all times.

Universal Auto Parts are offering the best rates in the market to pick up the old cars for the next one month due to COVID19 situation.

Support your local buyer. Instant cash. Best rates guaranteed for your unwanted cars and free removal of cars.

Instant Cash for your wrecked car

For best quotes. Call us 0800 500 001.
Find out more

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1491 days ago

Will Auckland's drought threaten your job?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, No respite is forecast for Auckland's worst drought, and new analysis suggests thousands of jobs could be affected if restrictions tighten on businesses. Read the story below:

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1489 days ago

Tuition in Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting

Vishal from Mount Wellington

I have more than 20 years of experience teaching students face to face and online mathematics, statistics, Physics, Accounting, Chemistry, IT at secondary and tertiary levels.

I have Master of Science in Mathematics.

I providealso provide online tutorial in these subjects.

Please ring me on … View more
I have more than 20 years of experience teaching students face to face and online mathematics, statistics, Physics, Accounting, Chemistry, IT at secondary and tertiary levels.

I have Master of Science in Mathematics.

I providealso provide online tutorial in these subjects.

Please ring me on 0272062768 (Vishal) or email to vishal.goundar@gmail.com

1489 days ago

Free webinar: Funding update & options

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

Register now!

Join us online to listen, learn and refresh your knowledge on the current funding landscape in New Zealand, funding opportunities your community group might explore in this recovery phase and the latest local board funding round.

Tuesday June 30 11am - 12pm

This webinar is ideal … View more
Register now!

Join us online to listen, learn and refresh your knowledge on the current funding landscape in New Zealand, funding opportunities your community group might explore in this recovery phase and the latest local board funding round.

Tuesday June 30 11am - 12pm

This webinar is ideal for community groups, social enterprises and charities working or based in the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board area (Onehunga, One Tree Hill, Royal Oak, Oranga, Mt Wellington, Penrose, Te Pāpapa, Panmure, Glen Innes, Riverside, Pt England, Wai-o-Taiki).

To receive your Zoom link for this webinar, please send your name, organisation name and address to CommunityEmpowerment@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

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1492 days ago

Seeking Harbour Bridge stories

The Team from Auckland Museum

Did you walk across the Auckland Harbour Bridge when it first opened in 1959? Work on the construction of the clip-on lanes in 1969? Collect tolls from drivers until the bridge became free in 1984?

We’re researching stories for our Tāmaki Herenga Waka: Stories of Auckland exhibition opening … View more
Did you walk across the Auckland Harbour Bridge when it first opened in 1959? Work on the construction of the clip-on lanes in 1969? Collect tolls from drivers until the bridge became free in 1984?

We’re researching stories for our Tāmaki Herenga Waka: Stories of Auckland exhibition opening next year and want to hear from anyone with early memories of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and how it changed life for Aucklanders, especially on the North Shore.

Email us at haveyoursay@aucklandmuseum.com if you have an interesting story you’d like to share.

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1489 days ago

Help Gut Cancer whilst helping local businesses

Natalie from World Expeditions

14 Kiwis are diagnosed with a gut cancer every day. That’s over 5,000 Kiwis every year, making gut cancers the most common type of cancer in New Zealand.

Join the Gut Cancer Foundation’s Plains to Peaks Trek. This gutsy adventure will take you on a spectacular journey from the Canterbury … View more
14 Kiwis are diagnosed with a gut cancer every day. That’s over 5,000 Kiwis every year, making gut cancers the most common type of cancer in New Zealand.

Join the Gut Cancer Foundation’s Plains to Peaks Trek. This gutsy adventure will take you on a spectacular journey from the Canterbury Plains to the Peaks of the Canterbury Alps over a week of trekking from 21st-27th March 2021.

Support Gut Cancer research, whilst supporting local NZ businesses at the same time.

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