Point Chevalier, Auckland

Canine Capers

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Buddy the corrections dog works tirelessly to stop contraband being smuggled into prison grounds.

The crime fighting canine also likes taking time out to play with bestie John.

Buddy joins 99 other patrolling pooches in the Dog Squad.

Express Lunch at Mitten Drin at 390 A Rosebank Road for $11.90 only!

Keith from Avondale

Check this out Express Lunch Special at Mitten Drin Rosebank Road for 11.90 only from Monday to Friday! Its a Great Deal! German food, wine, Desert and more with a German Chef!

www.mittendrin.co.nz...

Throwback Friday

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours, can you work out who this is?

I'll give you a hint- it was 1983.

Protect your number plates

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Want to stop your number plates from getting pinched?

Police and Mount Roskill Community Patrol are holding a Safer Plates event on Saturday, from 10am to 12pm.

Head down to the Countdown Supermarket Car Park in Lynfield.

Police will help replace your number plate screws with tamper proof … View moreWant to stop your number plates from getting pinched?

Police and Mount Roskill Community Patrol are holding a Safer Plates event on Saturday, from 10am to 12pm.

Head down to the Countdown Supermarket Car Park in Lynfield.

Police will help replace your number plate screws with tamper proof screws.

Beware...some adorable ghosts may be haunting your streets.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.

We're there for people with cancer

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Did you know Cancer Society Auckland provides free psychological support for cancer patients, and their whānau, as they go through their cancer journey? Just one of the many practical ways we’re there for people with cancer. Learn more

Zumba Class @ Mt Albert War Memorial - 6:15pm

Silene from Mt Albert - Strong (HIIT & fighting skills) & Zumba

- Free Parking.
Casual Class $10 - Concession cards available.
Newbie Card 3 classes $20

A total cardio workout with a serious dose of awesomeness each time you leave class.

1. Keep hydrated. Bring a bottle of water
2. A towel or changing clothes to keep you dry after class.
3. An open mind to … View more- Free Parking.
Casual Class $10 - Concession cards available.
Newbie Card 3 classes $20

A total cardio workout with a serious dose of awesomeness each time you leave class.

1. Keep hydrated. Bring a bottle of water
2. A towel or changing clothes to keep you dry after class.
3. An open mind to different rhythms.

All Level Dance
Music Styles: Latin Rhythms (Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggeaton, Funk), Caribbean, Kuduro, Pop, Flamenco and more.
More information: www.zumbawithsilene.com...

Bedside tables - pair

Deborah from Point Chevalier

Solid pine stained bedside tables
Second hand condition - general wear and tear
54cm W x 50cm D x 68cm H
Pick up from Pt Chevalier

Free

Auckland CBD businesses gain respite from City Rail Link

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Inner city business owners will be relieved to see City Rail Link work has ended in Albert St.

Five years of City Rail Link work has come to fruition at the intersection of Albert St and Wolfe St in Auckland's CBD.

Digging up the busy city street for rail tunnels took longer than expected … View moreInner city business owners will be relieved to see City Rail Link work has ended in Albert St.

Five years of City Rail Link work has come to fruition at the intersection of Albert St and Wolfe St in Auckland's CBD.

Digging up the busy city street for rail tunnels took longer than expected and caused hardship for businesses in the area, said City Rail Link Ltd chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney.

"There have been robust discussions over the years, but we have worked hard with local businesses to find suitable solutions to offset impacts when work fell behind schedule including the introduction of rent assistances scheme for those who qualified,” said Sweeney.

“We hope we are leaving behind a rejuvenated and transformed street.”

Work began in late 2015 on the city rail link section at the lower end of Albert St.

A trench was excavated down the middle of Albert St between Customs St and Wyndham St to build the project’s twin underground tunnels 350-metres long.

At Commercial Bay they connected with the tunnel built from Britomart Station.

Construction also involved relocating an important stormwater line and strengthening a section of a large sewer main.

Tunnel construction finished in mid-2019 and Albert St was back filled up to road level.

Street beautifying followed – building wider pavements, installing new street furniture and lighting, planting native trees and creating bus bays to upgrade public transport.

Sweeney says the end to the work at the lower end of Albert Street is an important milestone.

“Historically it is where CRL’s construction began, but when you look ahead it’s a timely reminder that CRL is a transformational project for the whole of Auckland."

"Alongside that city-wide view we have a commitment to leave a positive legacy locally where we have had to put our spades into the ground.“

Meanwhile, work is continuing from the Wyndham St intersection to extend the city rail link further south along Albert St to join the new Aotea underground station in the city centre.

Selling queen size metal bed

Amit from Mount Albert

Bed for $50
Bed with king size mattress $80

Price: $50

Selling single metal bed with foam mattress

Amit from Mount Albert

Price negotiable

Price: $100

Things change. You can too.

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Police puppy named: Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Police asked and you responded.

Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.

Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.

People were quick to come up with names.

Echo, Ernie, Eddie … View morePolice asked and you responded.

Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.

Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.

People were quick to come up with names.

Echo, Ernie, Eddie and Ezra were top contenders but officers were taken with the name Etu.

Ardern's landslide now confronts Auckland's to-do list

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The Labour landslide removes most of the excuses (New Zealand First) offered for why some big Auckland projects didn't happen last term. So will it now all be go ? Read the story below:

Sistema lunchbox lids - free

Carmen from Point Chevalier

I've got 2 sets of spare lids for Quaddie lunchboxes available if anyone needs them. They often break at the hinges. Purple.