Point Chevalier, Auckland

Urban Forage

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Urban Forage with Riki Bennett starts with a guided walk to identify a range of edible plants, leaves and followed by a presentation along with Māori food gathering traditions and culture and finishing with a delicious gourmet luncheon featuring local ingredients.

High School bans ball dresses above the ankle

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Kerikeri High School in Northland, has issued students with a strict dress code for their ball, banning low necklines, revealing splits and anything other than floor-length dresses.
Do you think the dress code is too strict?

(Please put NFP on any comments that are not for … View moreHi neighbours, Kerikeri High School in Northland, has issued students with a strict dress code for their ball, banning low necklines, revealing splits and anything other than floor-length dresses.
Do you think the dress code is too strict?

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Local honey and honeycomb!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Alberton raw honey and honeycomb from the 2019 harvest of the beehives in our Mt Albert garden.

Raw honey, 250g $16
Honeycomb, 350g $34

Every purchase is a donation supporting Alberton and Heritage New Zealand. All proceeds go towards caring for 48 historic properties around the country as … View moreAlberton raw honey and honeycomb from the 2019 harvest of the beehives in our Mt Albert garden.

Raw honey, 250g $16
Honeycomb, 350g $34

Every purchase is a donation supporting Alberton and Heritage New Zealand. All proceeds go towards caring for 48 historic properties around the country as well us undertaking the wider work of the organisation.

The Verandah Store at Alberton. Open Wed-Sun 10:30-4:30.
100 Mt Albert Road, Mt Albert.
www.alberton.com....

Price: $16

Try this place if you are in Mt Albert - best coffee ever 🙌🙌

Mike from Anytime Fitness Mt Albert

Thank you @handpickedcoffeenz for creating these awesome cold brew coffee give aways for our Grand Opening.

Amazing tasting coffee! Keep smashing it Team 🙂

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Welcome to Neighbourly, Ryman Healthcare!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbours - we have a new partner! A very warm welcome to our friends at Ryman Healthcare joining us today to share the best about village life - and how to celebrate everything about being a senior New Zealander, whichever community you live in.

Please join us in welcoming Ryman Healthcare to… View moreNeighbours - we have a new partner! A very warm welcome to our friends at Ryman Healthcare joining us today to share the best about village life - and how to celebrate everything about being a senior New Zealander, whichever community you live in.

Please join us in welcoming Ryman Healthcare to our family of partners. There are exciting things to come! Learn more

Uber suspends Auckland driver who mother claimed 'pushed' her son, 5

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland girl 'critical' in hospital after water incident at St Cuthbert's College pool

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Car airbag recall

Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been a recall of the following vehicles for airbag issues:

HOLDEN ASTRA, Model year 2009
HOLDEN ASTRA, Model years 2005-2008
HOLDEN HSV, Model year 2009

You will receive a letter from Holden advising to book into your nearest Holden Dealer.
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Laser attacks on flights rise as pilots call for ban on high-powered pointers

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Backyard Banter: When good pets go missing

Erin Reilly Reporter from Central Leader

  Opinion: One of the most common post types on my community's Neighbourly page is about missing p…

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Poll: What do you think of the Govt's plan to make cleaner cars cheaper?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

The Government has proposed a sweeping fuel-efficient vehicle policy that would make some cars up to $8000 cheaper - while others would be $3000 more expensive.

The "feebate" scheme wouldn't cost the taxpayer anything, instead using money gained by putting a fee on imported … View moreThe Government has proposed a sweeping fuel-efficient vehicle policy that would make some cars up to $8000 cheaper - while others would be $3000 more expensive.

The "feebate" scheme wouldn't cost the taxpayer anything, instead using money gained by putting a fee on imported high-emissions cars in order to make imported hybrids, electric cars, and other efficient vehicles cheaper with a subsidy.

To read more click here

What do you think of the Govt's plan to make cleaner cars cheaper?

• Great idea!
• I don't support it.
• I don't drive so it doesn't impact me.

Vote View Results

• 54.7% Great idea!
  54.7% Complete
• 43% I don't support it.
  43% Complete
• 2.2% I don't drive so it doesn't impact me.
  2.2% Complete

1971 votes

Gypsy Jazz Soirée!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

This month at Alberton! Gypsy Jazz musicians Voxnova take over the ballroom for a evening of swinging sounds sure to warm up any chilly night! With a pop-up bar serving mulled wine and other treats & snacks. Don your best vintage gypsy garb to win the best dressed prize.

Gypsy Jazz Soirée! … View moreThis month at Alberton! Gypsy Jazz musicians Voxnova take over the ballroom for a evening of swinging sounds sure to warm up any chilly night! With a pop-up bar serving mulled wine and other treats & snacks. Don your best vintage gypsy garb to win the best dressed prize.

Gypsy Jazz Soirée! Midwinter concert. Sunday 28 July 5:30pm.
Tickets: $30 adult, $26 student/senior. Bookings highly recommended. alberton@heritage.org.nz 846 7367.

School holidays start tomorrow. What are your plans?

Reporter Stuff

Hi neighbours!

School holidays start tomorrow, and there are plenty of fun winter activities for the whole family. Whether your kids are budding artists, mad on science, or love the outdoors, there's a lot going on.

What are your school holiday plans?

Aucklanders living in food poverty

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, thousands of Auckland families are forced to feed themselves on less than $7 a meal this winter, Auckland City Mission says.
As Winter sets in they're asking for donations of money and non-perishable food items to help the cities most vulnerable.

Do you think Auckland could run out of water?

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

Hi Neighbours, hard to believe in a cold damp winter that water supply could be an issue, isn't it. Watercare is asking that we avoid waste, have shorter showers and so on, because the storage lakes are below normal. If you remember the 1994 crisis, read this article.

(Please type NFP if your… View moreHi Neighbours, hard to believe in a cold damp winter that water supply could be an issue, isn't it. Watercare is asking that we avoid waste, have shorter showers and so on, because the storage lakes are below normal. If you remember the 1994 crisis, read this article.

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