Ponsonby, Auckland

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

940 days ago

Poll: Is showering in under 5 minutes doable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, … View more
Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, having heat pumps set to lower than 21°C, cold laundry washes and having showers of less than five minutes.

Vote in our poll and share what you think of these energy-saving tips below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is showering in under 5 minutes doable?
  • 69% Yes
    69% Complete
  • 28.5% No
    28.5% Complete
  • 2.5% I'm not sure
    2.5% Complete
4436 votes
937 days ago

King’s Birthday Collection Dates

The Team from Auckland Council

Remember rubbish, recycling and food scraps collection times may change due to public holidays.
Check your collection dates by clicking on 'Read More'.

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938 days ago

Auckland trains suspended

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland's train network is down and no trains are currently operating. Warnings are in place due to possible toxic smoke after a recent fire.

What you need to know:
- A large fire which broke out in the Auckland suburb of Favona overnight has been contained.
- Fire is causing a large … View more
Auckland's train network is down and no trains are currently operating. Warnings are in place due to possible toxic smoke after a recent fire.

What you need to know:
- A large fire which broke out in the Auckland suburb of Favona overnight has been contained.
- Fire is causing a large plume of toxic smoke and South Auckland residents were advised to close all windows and doors and wear a mask as a precaution. The wind has now changed and Greenlane, Ellerslie, Mt Wellington and Penrose are also affected.
- King's College in Ōtāhuhu is closed today due to the smoke.
- Auckland’s train network is completely down with KiwiRail asked to evacuate its control centre.

You can keep up to date with the status of the trains on the Auckland Transport website.

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939 days ago

1 of 100 Skin-Hydrating Sets Up For Grabs With NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and … View more
We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel (RRP $52), the perfect combo to use on your skin after a good day out in the garden.
Find out more

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939 days ago

Ladies' tops for sale

Rae from Ponsonby

The 3 long sleeved tops are ideal for in-between weather as we are having at present. Layer up or as is. 2 Black tops, one jacket and one blue cami. All in great condition - middle black top has not been worn. Size 10. $25 ono. Pick up from Westmere or will post. Queries? PM Me

Negotiable

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940 days ago

Boxes available this week

Peter from Herne Bay

Hi folks, moving this week and will have lots of flattened boxes available after Wednesday/Thursday. You'll need a trailer or van. They are all shapes and sizes. Really good if you are doing your own packing, especially the variety of sizes. If interested, please contact Peter at … View moreHi folks, moving this week and will have lots of flattened boxes available after Wednesday/Thursday. You'll need a trailer or van. They are all shapes and sizes. Really good if you are doing your own packing, especially the variety of sizes. If interested, please contact Peter at 021-0665746.

Free

940 days ago

Creepy old porcelain/leather doll

Claire from Grafton

Free. Broken head part. Pick up in Grafton

Free

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940 days ago

Chemistry scholarship book

Marcella from Morningside

Plus exam papers as bonus

Price: $15

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940 days ago

SCIPAD books

Marcella from Morningside

Chemistry sciPAD books
$10 each

Price: $30

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940 days ago

NCEA Level 2 Maths

Marcella from Morningside

MATHS exercise books

Negotiable

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940 days ago

NCEA Maths

Marcella from Morningside

Maths exercise books

Price: $20

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940 days ago

NCEA Physics books

Marcella from Morningside

Physics Scolarship - $15
Physics - $15

Price: $30

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940 days ago

NCEA Level 3 - Accounting book

Marcella from Morningside

Level 3 Accounting book
Barely used, more or less 5 pages were answered.
+ extras

Price: $20

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940 days ago

NCEA books for sale

Marcella from Morningside

NCEA books for sale, little use, very good condition

MATHS - Calculus

Price: $10

951 days ago

Climate leaders become beneficiaries as budget cuts axe community funding

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

A climate change educator is wondering where the next generation of climate leaders will come from if sweeping Auckland Council budget cuts are passed.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is seeking to plug a $375 million shortfall in Auckland Council’s budget. His proposal includes a $20m cut to a … View more
A climate change educator is wondering where the next generation of climate leaders will come from if sweeping Auckland Council budget cuts are passed.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is seeking to plug a $375 million shortfall in Auckland Council’s budget. His proposal includes a $20m cut to a wide range of community, and arts funding.

This includes reducing local board operating funding by $16m – 5% of the total budget local boards oversee.

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