Somerville, Auckland

819 days ago

Can you help a business in your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!

It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your … View more
We are incredibly proud to launch Short Notice is a new initiative designed to connect neighbours with a little spare time on their hands with local businesses that need a bit of extra help!

It's very simple; using the new Short Notice community hub, share a little about yourself, your availability and how you'd like to help.

If you're a business owner sign up for a FREE Premium Business listing to get access to Short Notice and let your community know what help you need.

Together, let's help keep small businesses busy!
Explore Short Notice

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824 days ago

Competition now closed *WIN* a coin toss with the Blues

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a little Blues fan in the whānau? Nominate someone between the ages of 7-13 to win an amazing experience with the Blues at Eden Park on Friday 6th May!

Here's what they'll receive:
- goodie bags containing Blues home jerseys and caps
- 2 x silver stand tickets
- food & … View more
Got a little Blues fan in the whānau? Nominate someone between the ages of 7-13 to win an amazing experience with the Blues at Eden Park on Friday 6th May!

Here's what they'll receive:
- goodie bags containing Blues home jerseys and caps
- 2 x silver stand tickets
- food & beverage vouchers
- an exclusive meet the captains and players experience
- a tour of the TV commentary box

PLUS your little Blues fan will flip the coin to start the game!

Simply COMMENT BELOW and tell us about your little Blues fan...
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Requirements:
1) Child must be aged between 7 and 13 and accompanied by a guardian.
2) Winner must be available on Friday 6 May from 5pm. Prize is not transferable.
3) Winner must be available for reasonable publicity purposes.
4) Winners will be contacted Monday 2nd May by COB

Click here for full T&Cs.
Go the Blues!

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819 days ago

Old household paints lying around?

The Team from Auckland Council

Do you need to get rid of old paints? Dispose of them sustainably by dropping your waste off at participating Dulux and Resene stores.*

*Excludes commercial quantities. A small fee may apply.

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819 days ago

The Cycle of Change.

Immerse Foster Care

Immerse provides Incourage, our new mum and baby service.

In our Incourage placements, we are able to bestow an assisted and semi-independent living arrangement inside one of our homes for babies and their mother’s.

Incourage provides a therapeutic environment for babies that are at risk … View more
Immerse provides Incourage, our new mum and baby service.

In our Incourage placements, we are able to bestow an assisted and semi-independent living arrangement inside one of our homes for babies and their mother’s.

Incourage provides a therapeutic environment for babies that are at risk of entering the care system to remain with their birth mothers. In our live-in foster homes, mum & baby receive a 24/7 wraparound service. Together with Immerse and other specialist services, Mum is supported to understand attachment, trauma, and to overcome addictions, while still caring for her baby. Make a difference, contact us today.
Know more

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819 days ago

Any size McCafé® coffee is $4

McDonald's

Grab yourself a delicious Barista Made Coffee for only $4 at McCafé.

McCafé, simply good coffee.

Available for a limited time.
Find out more

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819 days ago

A new kind of conversation/reading group - free - all welcome

Michelle from Highland Park

Highland Park Library has our next session of The Reading Revolution this Wednesday 4 May 2022 @ 2pm - 3.30pm. Just turn up to listen to something read a loud and then join in a conversation or listen to others, over a cup of tea and biscuit. Why not give it a try? Masks must be worn.
16 Highland … View more
Highland Park Library has our next session of The Reading Revolution this Wednesday 4 May 2022 @ 2pm - 3.30pm. Just turn up to listen to something read a loud and then join in a conversation or listen to others, over a cup of tea and biscuit. Why not give it a try? Masks must be worn.
16 Highland Park Drive, Highland Park 2010.

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820 days ago

Help your child take the next step!

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help … View more
Taking small steps and setting smaller goals has the power to reduce distractions, clear our path to success, and increase motivation and productivity. It is important to focus on the small steps to reach our end goal, as each step propels us closer.
Speak to our team today about how we can help your child take the next step with their learning.

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820 days ago

Making room to grow

The Team from Auckland Council

Central Government has new rules for how Tāmaki Makaurau must grow to support more homes. Click on 'Read More' to have your say on changes to Auckland’s planning rules.

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820 days ago

Four thumbs up from Jasmeet and Daniel

Botany Toyota

Four thumbs up from Jasmeet and Daniel ... oh wait, no, actually if you look closer you can see a fifth! The Singh family have recently taken delivery of their Fortuner Limited and are over the moon with their new SUV.

The team at Botany Toyota sense good fortune ahead 😉

822 days ago

Parking at the Botany Town Centre

Vincent & Steven from Golflands

IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE THE STAFF CAR PARKS ARE, CONSIDER YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
THINK AGAIN, YOU MIGHT GET A $65 PARKING FINE.

We were going shopping at Botany Town Centre, didn't want to park too close to other cars, and thought it would be a good idea to park far away from … View more
IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE THE STAFF CAR PARKS ARE, CONSIDER YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
THINK AGAIN, YOU MIGHT GET A $65 PARKING FINE.

We were going shopping at Botany Town Centre, didn't want to park too close to other cars, and thought it would be a good idea to park far away from everyone, under the trees somewhere with shade. No one would imagine come back half an hour later with the ticket stuck on the windscreen describe that we were in a staff car park.

IT WAS TOTALLY DISGUSTED, CLEARLY A MONEY GATHERING SCHEME, NOT CLEAR NOR WITH A BIG ENOUGH SIGNAGE TO SHOW, OR A SECTION BLOCKED OFF THE STAFF CAR PARK IN ANY WAYS, JUST FADED BLUE LINE ON THE GROUND.

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821 days ago

Free Jumbuck Barbeque with gas cylinder

Jatinder from Cockle Bay

This Jumbuck barbeque hasn't been in use for the last two years and need to find a new home. comes with a cylinder and the best part is that it is completely free.

Pickup from Cockle Bay.

Free

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822 days ago

Kittens for Adoption - Looking for their 'Forever Home'

Mark from Half Moon Bay

On behalf of Hope Rescue, we have the following Kittens for adoption @ $180.00 each.

They have been Desexed, Microchiped, Had 1st Vax and worming.
Contact: Karen 0274391547

Demi:
This beautiful grey tortie is the most loving and curious little girl! Not even the vacuum can frighten her off!… View more
On behalf of Hope Rescue, we have the following Kittens for adoption @ $180.00 each.

They have been Desexed, Microchiped, Had 1st Vax and worming.
Contact: Karen 0274391547

Demi:
This beautiful grey tortie is the most loving and curious little girl! Not even the vacuum can frighten her off! She is playful, friendly and loves a cuddle. We have raised her with our little old dog and other cats that she adores snuggling with. She would get along in a house with young children as she doesn’t mind being picked up or getting kisses on her face. She loves to play and will chase toys across the floor for hours. Demi came to us very young, so she likes to suckle on fluffy blankets and has even tried to suckle on Zach the dog! As a boy, it hasn’t quite worked but he still loves her. Loves playing outside especially in the leaves at this time of year.

Eddie:
This chatty little ginger boy is the life of our house. This is the kitten for you if you want a lap cat to snuggle up to in the evenings. As soon as you start petting him, he starts purring and won’t stop! He came to our house with our little grey tortie Demi and loves to curl up with her or our little old dog Zach for a sleep. His swirly patterned coat is stunning, and we would love to see him go to a couple that can give him the love and attention he needs. He has always had someone around the house and would be great for someone who is working from home. He does not like to be picked up and prefers to come across for cuddles on his own terms as he is still learning, so would suit older children. However, given time he will settle in well anywhere! Boy has he got an amazing motor.

If at all possible, we would love to see them go to the same home. As you can see from our photos, they love each other, groom each other, and call for each other to come play. They have both grown up with our old dog, multiple older cats, and other foster kittens; so are friendly with other animals. They are both inquisitive and will sneak into any butter left unattended!

If the full price is a challenge, give us a ring and we can try to come to some sort of arrangement.

822 days ago

Our 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero Winner!

Prospa

Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings,… View more
Congratulations to Robert Fenwick, owner of Fenwicks Pharmacy in Canterbury, the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Robert has been recognised for his ongoing service and support for the community through tough times. Fenwicks pharmacy remained open throughout the lockdown with friendly greetings, conversations and smiles!

Congratulations to all the finalists and thank you for nominating your favourite local business. We'd like to acknowledge the official winner of the public voting poll, Josh Coe, owner of Page 42 cafe. Unfortunately, Josh has decided to close his business after 3.5 years and we wish him all the best.

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822 days ago

Conversational English Class for free

Michelle from Highland Park

Join us at Highland Park Library for fun, friendly, and free conversational English class on Thursdays 9.30am - 11.30am starting 5 May 2022. Bring your passport. Masks must be worn. See you on Thursday
16 Highland Park Drive, Highland Park

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823 days ago

Wine & Cheese Tasting

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

A field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, … View more
A field trip to Maison Vauron with our Diploma Cookery and hospitality students where we enjoyed a cheese and wine tasting.
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The Cheese
• Tomme de Chevre Cendree – raw goats milk from the Loire Valley. A cheese of smooth cream, mushroom with refreshing acidity
• Brie de Meaux, ripe, delicate, and always easy to like.
• Abbaye De Citeaux – a washed rind cheese of unpasteurised cows milk cheese produced in an Abbey in Bourgogne Montbeliarde cows. Funky and a bit wild on the nose but rich and creamy on the palate.
• Gruyère from Switzerland with butter and toasted nuts. So easy to eat more and more.
• Roquefort, the famous sheep’s milk cheese in the town of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon must lead the game of best blue. Creamy, feral but with good acidity and a long lingering finish.
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The wines
• Domain Roland Lavantureux Chablis AOC 2019
Green apple and lemon with crisp acidity
• Domain Jacqueson 1er Cru 2019 a Pinot Noir from the Bourgogne appellation of
Mercurey with notes of black cherries and plum, mushroom, autumn leaves.
• Petit Guiraud Sauternes 2019 second of wine Chateau Guiraud, ranked in the 1855 classification of Barsac and Sauternes. Ripe notes of Pineapple, honey. Dried apricots, sweet spices.

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