Somerville, Auckland

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

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1389 days ago

IKEA cabinet / bookshelves x 2 - great for a home office or garage storage

Peter from Bucklands Beach

Ikea Cabinet with loads of storage - currently used in a home office but could be good for a garage or teenagers room H 2.0m x w 0.9m x D 0.4m. Two available and must pick up). Buy one for $30 or both for $55.

Negotiable

1390 days ago

Is it OK in these Covid times to de-mask for a beer or a coffee on a ferry?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, If mask-wearing is mandatory on all public transport, why are more people not getting pulled up for failing to do so. And does it make sense to allowed masks to drop for a beer, wine or coffee? Read the story below:

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1390 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View more
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Find out more

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1391 days ago

Learn Grappling Martial Art

Grappling-Lab BJJ Club Howick

✔Join us today, get 50% off your first month membership. Kids & adults classes. Learn or advance your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Grappling skills.
✔No Contract | No Joining fee | No Cancellation fee.
✔Located at Howick Bridge Club.

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1417 days ago

Make a submission - Draft Annual Plan 2021/2022

The Team from Auckland Museum

Aucklanders, do you want to help your Museum become even better? Take a few minutes to have your say on our Draft Annual Plan for 2021/2022 and tell us what's important to you.

Submissions close 5pm Mon 8 Feb 2021

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1392 days ago

Botany & Flatbush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

MECOSS agrees with Nigel Latta's findings - a ZOOM meeting will never replace getting together in-person with other like-minded people to discuss, plan and work towards strengthening the people and organisations living and working in Auckland's, Manukau East.
The first Botany & … View more
MECOSS agrees with Nigel Latta's findings - a ZOOM meeting will never replace getting together in-person with other like-minded people to discuss, plan and work towards strengthening the people and organisations living and working in Auckland's, Manukau East.
The first Botany & Flatbush & Ormiston Community Networking Meeting for 2021, is being held on Friday, 26 February at 1:30pm in the Old Flatbush School Hall, cnr Murphy's Road and Flat Bush Road, Flatbush, Auckland.

1392 days ago

Leading Community Organisations workshops

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Here’s an opportunity for all community groups.
The second session in our series of 10 x Leading Community Organisations workshops will resume at 6:00pm on Wednesday 10 February at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga.
For those of you who didn’t attend the first session held late last year … View more
Here’s an opportunity for all community groups.
The second session in our series of 10 x Leading Community Organisations workshops will resume at 6:00pm on Wednesday 10 February at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga.
For those of you who didn’t attend the first session held late last year and would like to now – places are available!
$10pp per workshop or $90 for 9 sessions.
For an enrolment form please email admin@mecoss.org.nz

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1392 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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1392 days ago

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View more
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1392 days ago

Introductory Squash Clinic

Steve Chaplin from Howick Squash Club

Thursday introductory to squash program
6.15pm - 7.00pm .. 4 weeks
Starts 11 February 2021

Members and non-members welcome

Cost $75 for non-members - $50 for club members
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Thursday introductory to squash program
6.15pm - 7.00pm .. 4 weeks
Starts 11 February 2021

Members and non-members welcome

Cost $75 for non-members - $50 for club members

This program is for players new to squash or who have been playing for less than a year.

We will cover serve and serve return, forehand and backhand drives, volley, boasts, drops and tactics through match play.

If you’d like to know more, please contact Howick Squash Club at howicksquash@xtra.co.nz

1392 days ago

Summer Rugby Family Festival

Blues

Join the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying… View more
Join the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying GA adult ticket $20.
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to children’s charities; I Have a Dream Charitable Trust and KidsCan. Secure your tickets today – available now from ticketmaster.co.nz.
Book Now

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1393 days ago

Various - Howick Intermediate School Clothing

Pieter from Botany Downs

9 items - Howick Intermediate School Clothing

1 x Jacket (size 14)
1 x Hat
2 x Pairs of socks
1 x shorts
1 x Sports shirt
3 x Shirts (Size 3XS)… View more
9 items - Howick Intermediate School Clothing

1 x Jacket (size 14)
1 x Hat
2 x Pairs of socks
1 x shorts
1 x Sports shirt
3 x Shirts (Size 3XS)

Note: Clothing is secondhand and will be treated as such.
You are welcome to arrange to view the items first.
I prefer collection so that the buyer knows what they are buying.

Price: $150

1393 days ago

Fragrant Chicken Salad, Pork Loin & Poached pear

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our kitchen is bustling with activity today as the Level 4 Advanced cookery students prepare the first of three practical final assessments. Entree: Fragrant chicken salad made from tender chicken breast, chiffonade cabbage, onions and aromatic herbs of mint & coriander. Main Course: Pork Loin … View moreOur kitchen is bustling with activity today as the Level 4 Advanced cookery students prepare the first of three practical final assessments. Entree: Fragrant chicken salad made from tender chicken breast, chiffonade cabbage, onions and aromatic herbs of mint & coriander. Main Course: Pork Loin with sauce Madeira, onion carrots & Pommes Boulangère. Dessert: Pear, poached in red wine infused with cloves and cinnamon, Crème anglaise.

1393 days ago

Don’t miss your collection day

The Team from Auckland Council

Waitangi Day is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections will … View more
Waitangi Day is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections will return to normal on 15 February 2021.

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1399 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
Find out more

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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
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