Point Chevalier, Auckland

Favourite summer holiday spots

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there… View moreHi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite summer holiday spots in NZ. Is there somewhere you keep returning to year after year and, if so, what are the main attractions? What makes it such a stand-out spot? Any tips you may be able to offer on the best things to see and do there - as well as the best places to grab a drink or bite to eat - would be much appreciated. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article. Thanks again.

Rare white and yellow pōhutukawa trees

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours. Our beautiful red pōhutukawa trees (or New Zealand's Christmas trees) are just about in full bloom.
However, not all pōhutukawa trees are red. Have you seen any yellow or white pōhutukawa trees in your local area? We'd love to see your photos. Feel free to leave a photo … View moreHi neighbours. Our beautiful red pōhutukawa trees (or New Zealand's Christmas trees) are just about in full bloom.
However, not all pōhutukawa trees are red. Have you seen any yellow or white pōhutukawa trees in your local area? We'd love to see your photos. Feel free to leave a photo in the comments or email me the tree's location at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz

AUDIO JACKS @ Rocky Nook

Steve King from

barefoot bowls + beats + beverages
Local DJs provide the soundtrack to fun on the greens.
$10pp to bowl, free to just come and enjoy the vibe.
All bowls equipment provided.
Flat-soled shoes only on the greens

Auckland Irish Club bar (sports club prices...)
Urbanaut Jack Attack Pilsner only $8
… View morebarefoot bowls + beats + beverages
Local DJs provide the soundtrack to fun on the greens.
$10pp to bowl, free to just come and enjoy the vibe.
All bowls equipment provided.
Flat-soled shoes only on the greens

Auckland Irish Club bar (sports club prices...)
Urbanaut Jack Attack Pilsner only $8
Full kitchen menu, Friday
Hot chips available + BYO snacks, Sat/Sun
PLUS<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Irish Club Kids Club Friday!
Bouncy Castle. ✅
Face Painter ✅
Balloon Twister. ✅

GREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 29th NOV

Don from Westmere

GREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 29th NOV
Bit Diff this Time ..We are at two locations 449 Richmond Rd & The Womens Centre at top of Warmock st ..
so not at RSC Due to a Film crew using area.
8.30am -11.30am - set up after 6.30am.

OK we are off again, social distant maintained where possible… View moreGREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 29th NOV
Bit Diff this Time ..We are at two locations 449 Richmond Rd & The Womens Centre at top of Warmock st ..
so not at RSC Due to a Film crew using area.
8.30am -11.30am - set up after 6.30am.

OK we are off again, social distant maintained where possible thxs.. sanitizer on site .

Buy /Sell /exchange .. All re-cycled goods -generally no food produce /farmers market option around crn.

Note:: Gazebos should be no more than 2.5 metres wide (3 metres too big).
Bring a shower cover over winter mths.

SELLER Pack up time is 11.30 am this mth.
SELLERS SET Up Between 6.30am-8am
Re Booking, once carpark is full with paid on line bookers,
then 1st serve basis for balance after 8am.

Boot Sales on the last Sunday of Month except Dec

During our busy season, stock is offloaded, cars park in street so u can get full use of space. However if its a winters day, cars maybe left TBA on day as vendors arrive. Occasionally will allow some open deck vehicles on back wall or vans that use interior room to sell from.Tba.

Please no cars leaving carpark before 11.00am due to people walking around.

RSC Club Toilets open approx11.00am/ meanwhile Council Facility available nearby in francis street.

Coffee nearby shops/farmers market .
Normal Bookings via Grey Lynn 2030 site or find via RSC Site: or take a punt in morning show up in winter mths only.
Bookings Suzanne Kendrick
027 360 4564

Negotiable

Huge discounts on designer kitchenware

Fackelmann Housewares

Shop bakeware, cookware, glassware, dinnerware, kitchen gadgets and much much more. Shop now

A Single Garage Car Carpet

Paul from TheProGroup

Check out the single car garage carpet

Bins before breakfast in Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

It's time to put out your rubbish bins early to make sure you don't miss a collection.

Route changes for rubbish truck drivers from November 30 will mean that some people have their bins picked up earlier than before.

Residents in central, east and south Auckland should place their bins… View moreIt's time to put out your rubbish bins early to make sure you don't miss a collection.

Route changes for rubbish truck drivers from November 30 will mean that some people have their bins picked up earlier than before.

Residents in central, east and south Auckland should place their bins at the kerb by 7am to ensure you don't miss out.

If your household already has an early start, that will not change.

New electric trucks are being rolled out for kerbside collections.

The first joined Waiheke Island earlier this year and the next truck is soon bound for Papakura.

When food scrap collections are introduced in 2023, all food scraps trucks will be electric.

Auckland Council said it has been "standardising rubbish collection services across the region, while also setting a goal of zero waste to landfill by 2040."

About 10,000 tonnes of recycling and 15,000 tonnes of rubbish are collected in the region every month.

Do you like the design of this new electric truck on Waiheke Island?

Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

Photo: Auckland Council

Bedpost Soft Queen Sized Bed with Frame

Raja from Mount Albert

Free of cost to pick from Mt Albert In good condition. Discarding due to space restrictions at home. Trying to clear for someone’s use rather than putting in Inorganic collection- Available now to pick up. Please collect ASAP

Free

Poll: Do you like the design of the new Team New Zealand's America's Cup vessel?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Meet Team New Zealand's new America's Cup boat.

Te Rehutai was seen foiling under sail on its first outing after its Thursday night launch.

She was towed out from the team's base on Friday morning and got up on her foils while under tow during the planned test programme of … View moreMeet Team New Zealand's new America's Cup boat.

Te Rehutai was seen foiling under sail on its first outing after its Thursday night launch.

She was towed out from the team's base on Friday morning and got up on her foils while under tow during the planned test programme of sailing on the Waitemata Harbour.

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

Do you like the design of the new Team New Zealand's America's Cup vessel?

• Yes
• No

Vote View Results

• 80.3% Yes
  80.3% Complete
• 19.7% No
  19.7% Complete

610 votes

Celebrate the festive season!

The Team from Auckland Council

Join us to celebrate the festive season at our annual Christmas family event where you can enjoy entertainment, lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa! Brought to you by the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, providing events that bring our diverse community together.

This is a smokefree,… View moreJoin us to celebrate the festive season at our annual Christmas family event where you can enjoy entertainment, lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa! Brought to you by the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board, providing events that bring our diverse community together.

This is a smokefree, zero-waste, alcohol-free event. Learn more

Auckland promised a lot to its south, now it's time to deliver

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Making a big difference to lives in the south was a top priority in Auckland's 2012 visionary plan. Despite hard work on the ground, is the promise fulfilled? Read the story below:

Weather warning for Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland residents, it's time to batten down the hatches.

The MetService is warning of severe thunderstorms for Auckland over the course of the day.

Share your wild weather photographs here.

Poll: Do you like the police's new car?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

New Zealand Police have chosen the Skoda Superb as the new frontline police car.

Czech manufacturer Skoda will supply their new frontline patrol cars as the Holden bows out.

Police expect to deploy the first batch of Skodas in April 2021.

Do you like the police's new car?

• Yes
• No
• Undecided

Vote View Results

• 63.4% Yes
  63.4% Complete
• 22.8% No
  22.8% Complete
• 13.9% Undecided
  13.9% Complete

101 votes

Now you can book your FREE cervical smear test appointment online with Well Women and Family Trust

The Team from Well Women and Family Trust: Cervical Smear Test clinic

Routine Cervical Screening is your best protection against Cervical Cancer. Please check the video to know why it is so important to look after your cervix
www.youtube.com...

Well Women and Family Trust offer a FREE cervical smear test with nurse consultation (eligibility criteria apply).
* We … View moreRoutine Cervical Screening is your best protection against Cervical Cancer. Please check the video to know why it is so important to look after your cervix
www.youtube.com...

Well Women and Family Trust offer a FREE cervical smear test with nurse consultation (eligibility criteria apply).
* We run late evening and Saturday clinics (must make an appointment)
* Parking available
* You are welcome to bring a support person
* Language assistance provided

Book your cervical smear test appointment online now www.wons.org.nz...
Chat with us in Whatsapp wa.me...
Talk with us: 098467886

To locate us: g.page...

Poll: Do you think Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory for passengers on international flights?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will start producing hundreds of millions of doses of its new coronavirus vaccine by Christmas after Oxford University researchers revealed a scientific breakthrough with the possibility to terminate the pandemic.

The vaccine was on average 70 per cent effective in… View morePharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will start producing hundreds of millions of doses of its new coronavirus vaccine by Christmas after Oxford University researchers revealed a scientific breakthrough with the possibility to terminate the pandemic.

The vaccine was on average 70 per cent effective in foiling the disease, according to results from phase three trials.

It’s unknown yet whether New Zealand was in the line for this vaccine.

But New Zealand has already signed two agreements for other vaccines- the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine along with the vaccine from Janssen Pharmaceutica.

Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce on Monday night said vaccination would be mandatory for passengers.

“We are looking at changing our terms and conditions to say that for international travellers, we will ask people to have a vaccination before they can get on the aircraft,” he said.

Please put NFP if you do not want your comment used by Stuff.

Do you think Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory for passengers on international flights?

• Yes
• No
• Undecided. It's too complex.

Vote View Results

• 65.7% Yes
  65.7% Complete
• 21% No
  21% Complete
• 13.3% Undecided. It's too complex.
  13.3% Complete

210 votes