Ponsonby, Auckland

920 days ago

Disabled woman waiting five years for accessible home: 'I'm suffering every night'

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

A mother of two with polio disease who has been waiting for an accessible house for five years says she can’t sleep because of the stress.

Safiya Abdi​ has lived in a two-bedroom Kāinga Ora rental in Auckland’s Mt Roskill for 16 years.

She now requires a bigger property which is easier for… View more
A mother of two with polio disease who has been waiting for an accessible house for five years says she can’t sleep because of the stress.

Safiya Abdi​ has lived in a two-bedroom Kāinga Ora rental in Auckland’s Mt Roskill for 16 years.

She now requires a bigger property which is easier for her to navigate on crutches and with enough space for her growing family.

919 days ago

Insect house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

Build a cosy bug hotel to hang in a quiet corner of your garden and paint it in your favourite Resene hues.

Find out how to create your own.

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919 days ago

Got plans for the weekend?

Auckland Unlimted

It’s all happening in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, there’s events all across the region right now!

From family fun to epic live music, and Matariki celebrations to sports Galore it’s all on your doorstep.

Check out what’s happening at What’s on in Auckland on Facebook. Get out there … View more
It’s all happening in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, there’s events all across the region right now!

From family fun to epic live music, and Matariki celebrations to sports Galore it’s all on your doorstep.

Check out what’s happening at What’s on in Auckland on Facebook. Get out there and enjoy!
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919 days ago

Diploma Chef's cooking with seafood.

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

It's been a great week for our Diploma, Level 5 students preparing these exquisite dishes with seafood.
Starting from the top we have the Pacific Island crudo with Salmon and Coconut. The bottom left is a Mexican Tuna ceviche in lime with corainder chilli and mint and the last dish is … View more
It's been a great week for our Diploma, Level 5 students preparing these exquisite dishes with seafood.
Starting from the top we have the Pacific Island crudo with Salmon and Coconut. The bottom left is a Mexican Tuna ceviche in lime with corainder chilli and mint and the last dish is Quenelle of Sole and Crayfish with sauce Nantua.

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919 days ago

Do you have a great tamarillo recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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920 days ago

💚 How to follow your intuition?

Celine from Celine Grelard

3 Steps to use to follow your intuition as a leader to elevate your leadership. This will transform your ability to make better decisions, and increase your productivity, performance and results. Watch the video by clicking the links below either on LinkedIn or YouTube.

Did you enjoy this … View more
3 Steps to use to follow your intuition as a leader to elevate your leadership. This will transform your ability to make better decisions, and increase your productivity, performance and results. Watch the video by clicking the links below either on LinkedIn or YouTube.

Did you enjoy this intuitive story? If this inspired you, please like and share it. Find out more on how I use intuition as a corporate and business intuitive or a governance and crisis advisor, or develop intuition through a workshop by checking out the advisory & consulting or workshop pages on my website www.celinegrelard.com...

920 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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920 days ago

Matariki Holiday waste collections

The Team from Auckland Council

Matariki Holiday is coming. Some council kerbside collections will be collected a day later. All collection return to normal 27 June. Check your collection dates and sign up for our holiday text reminders by clicking on Read More.

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920 days ago

Dangers of payment holidays on asset loans & other funding | Speirs Finance

Speirs Finance

The danger of payment holidays…

Anyone would jump at the chance for a free holiday and at the onset of COVID-19 and during the initial extended lockdown, many did just this when offered payment holidays on asset loans, finance agreements and other forms of funding. This applied to both … View more
The danger of payment holidays…

Anyone would jump at the chance for a free holiday and at the onset of COVID-19 and during the initial extended lockdown, many did just this when offered payment holidays on asset loans, finance agreements and other forms of funding. This applied to both personal and business finance to provide some financial relief in a time of great uncertainty with a high degree of market disruption.

And just as COVID-19 has changed our view on holidays and travel and there are new risks to consider when holidaying, the same applies to finance any form of asset loan. Finance payment holidays generally took the form of either:

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920 days ago

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Learn the language of wine and become more comfortable with aromas, flavors and characteristics. Our WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the perfect introduction to the world of wine.

Here are some of the wines tasted in our class this week -
•From Italy Prima Pietra Pinot Grigio 2021
•From … View more
Learn the language of wine and become more comfortable with aromas, flavors and characteristics. Our WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is the perfect introduction to the world of wine.

Here are some of the wines tasted in our class this week -
•From Italy Prima Pietra Pinot Grigio 2021
•From France Domaine Billard-Simon Chablis 2019
•From Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand Fat & Sassy Chardonnay 2021
•From Marlborough, New Zealand Framingham Select Riesling 2020
•From South Africa, Kaapzicht Pinotage 2018
•From Argentina, Catena Zapata ‘Catena’ Malbec 2019
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Next available dates: 16, 18, 23 Aug from 6pm - 9pm.

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928 days ago

Mayoral election: Should we pedestrianise Queen Street?

James from Ponsonby

Hi folks, I'm a reporter at Stuff and today I wrote this story about what the mayoral hopefuls thing about pedestrianising Queen Street. Chloe Swarbrick wants to - she's launched a petition. What do you think about it? Would love to hear your thoughts below, and what you make of the … View moreHi folks, I'm a reporter at Stuff and today I wrote this story about what the mayoral hopefuls thing about pedestrianising Queen Street. Chloe Swarbrick wants to - she's launched a petition. What do you think about it? Would love to hear your thoughts below, and what you make of the candidates so far.
www.stuff.co.nz...

921 days ago

Have you told us about your amazing houseplant collection?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

You have just a few more days to send your entries for our Houseplant Hero competition. You could win some great prizes and of course, more houseplanst!

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921 days ago

Drain Ranger Serving the Community

Drain Ranger

Blocked Drain - We’re here to help with CCTV and Hydro Jett. As Certifying Drainlayers we do maintenance and repairs, we tackle drain laying, plotting, drainage inspections and new builds as well as drain unblocking.

We’re locals serving the local community.

Drain Ranger offers … View more
Blocked Drain - We’re here to help with CCTV and Hydro Jett. As Certifying Drainlayers we do maintenance and repairs, we tackle drain laying, plotting, drainage inspections and new builds as well as drain unblocking.

We’re locals serving the local community.

Drain Ranger offers maintenance packages to suit all needs, why not take this opportunity to check what they can do for you? Just email hello@drainranger.co.nz, call 021 709 783 or visit www.drainranger.co.nz to get the ball rolling. You will never regret clean drains!
Find out more

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921 days ago

Garden hose

Claire from Westmere

$10
Pick up is 65 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn

Negotiable

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