Somerville, Auckland

1549 days ago

First home buying stories wanted

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for … View moreHi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for years to get a deposit together? Perhaps your family chipped in to help get you on the ladder? Are you older and buying for the first time? Did you choose to move into a home with a friend or another couple to make it more affordable? Please let us know in the comments below, or drop me a line in the messages. Your comments my be used in a story, but we'd also be interested in chatting to you for an exciting project coming up!

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1549 days ago

Studio is Open again

Tanaz from Yoga Gym

Thanks to all our members who supported us through Lockdown 2.0 and continued their Yoga practice with our virtual classes. We are delighted to inform that the Yoga Gym studio is open again under Level 2. Please visit our website for more details.

1549 days ago

Nominate your Nice Neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View more
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!

If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
Nominate Now!

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1549 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Learn more

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1549 days ago

Our Multipair Offer

Kristine from Eyes of Howick

The best moments in life are those spent fully immersed in doing what you love without distractions, especially ones that might be caused by your vision. Eyes of Howick takes your vision to a whole new level while allowing you to personalise your vision correction to suit your lifestyle. Take … View moreThe best moments in life are those spent fully immersed in doing what you love without distractions, especially ones that might be caused by your vision. Eyes of Howick takes your vision to a whole new level while allowing you to personalise your vision correction to suit your lifestyle. Take advantage of this special offer by purchasing a complete new pair of glasses with the new Transitions range of lenses with Crizal Sapphire UV anti-reflection coating, and you will receive a free pair of clear  anti-reflective lenses to be used in a frame of your choice.

Ts and Cs apply.

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1549 days ago

Get funding for your zero waste idea

The Team from Auckland Council

The Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (WMIF) funds projects from businesses, local iwi, and education and community groups that will divert waste from landfill.
Applications are open from 1–30 September 2020.

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1550 days ago

DUCKS CROSSING ! Drivers please be mindful of ducklings and mum crossing Cook Street.

Marie from Howick

Hi neighbors,
For the past few years we have had ducks visiting our street at Abercrombie and around, I have just noticed that 1 of the babies from last year has returned and she has 6 new additions to her family. So cute.

Anyway she has been crossing the road at the corner of Abercrombie and … View more
Hi neighbors,
For the past few years we have had ducks visiting our street at Abercrombie and around, I have just noticed that 1 of the babies from last year has returned and she has 6 new additions to her family. So cute.

Anyway she has been crossing the road at the corner of Abercrombie and Cook Street to get to I think Sale Street early morning I’m guessing before 8 and going back around 5.30 in the evening.
Just wanting to make people driving by aware, so they can please be mindful of them trying to cross the street if you see them.
Thanks.

1550 days ago

Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th 🧠🌸

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of … View more
1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives. When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.

This month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (21 - 27 September).

However you choose to take part, make sure to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1551 days ago

Prime minister and mayor meet to talk about Auckland's recovery

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, The Prime Minister has visited Auckland as the city entered alert level 2.5. Jacinda Ardern met Auckland mayor Phil Goff to discuss Auckland's recovery from the latest level 3 lockdown. The pair wore masks and greeted each other with an elbow bump. Read more about Ardern's … View moreHi neighbours, The Prime Minister has visited Auckland as the city entered alert level 2.5. Jacinda Ardern met Auckland mayor Phil Goff to discuss Auckland's recovery from the latest level 3 lockdown. The pair wore masks and greeted each other with an elbow bump. Read more about Ardern's visit to Auckland below.

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1550 days ago

Home buyers have “less choice than ever” as Covid-19 hits Auckland property market

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Auckland’s property market is being felt, data from realestate.co.nz reveals.

The number of Auckland homes for sale in August was down 7 percent from the same period last year with just 7399 listings.

This echoed national trends where the housing … View more
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Auckland’s property market is being felt, data from realestate.co.nz reveals.

The number of Auckland homes for sale in August was down 7 percent from the same period last year with just 7399 listings.

This echoed national trends where the housing supply decreased by 13.2 percent to 17,974 listings.

The average asking price nationwide has increased by 9.1 percent to $824,702 over this period.

However Auckland was at odds with this trend, with a slight decrease in asking price by 0.8 percent to $982,155.

Realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Taylor said the national housing shortage is not getting better and buyers have “less choice than ever”.

“New Zealand's fast-growing population coupled with an increase in the number of Kiwis returning home due to COVID-19 is likely increasing the demand for property,” she said.

"With many Kiwis unable or reluctant to relocate overseas right now, this too is likely putting a strain on the market.“

Are you concerned about the impact Covid-19 will have on the Auckland property market?

1554 days ago

Zero tolerance on speeding drivers all year round as Kiwi cops get tough on motorists

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.

All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.

It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.


“We don’t have a threshold,” Welch told Stuff, “we don’t have anything other than the speed limit.

Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.

Click here to read more.

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1554 days ago

Join us -Sewing Group supporting the community

Jessica Neighbourly Lead from Half Moon Bay

Good day Neighbours.
Our sewing group is supporting community groups and those who need a face mask.
If you have a sewing machine at home and would like to be a part of the sewing bee,please contact Zanele Mavuso by emailing zanechooselife@gmail.com
The Genenow FL Trust is a registered … View more
Good day Neighbours.
Our sewing group is supporting community groups and those who need a face mask.
If you have a sewing machine at home and would like to be a part of the sewing bee,please contact Zanele Mavuso by emailing zanechooselife@gmail.com
The Genenow FL Trust is a registered charity.2673531

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1550 days ago

IF YOU ASK ME WHAT THE ABSOLUTE BEST PART OF MY JOB IS......

Lisa Parfitt from Team Parfitt Property

I would have to reply by saying without a doubt it has to be the feeling I get when I open my email box and get to read something like the below....can't put a price on this ever....

"What others have said here so eloquently, I endorse as also being my experience. I chose Team Parfitt … View more
I would have to reply by saying without a doubt it has to be the feeling I get when I open my email box and get to read something like the below....can't put a price on this ever....

"What others have said here so eloquently, I endorse as also being my experience. I chose Team Parfitt to sell my home initially because I was so impressed with Lisa Parfitt’s confidence and enthusiasm. Subsequently meeting Wayne her husband and partner I could see they formed a really dynamic Team. From the moment I made that decision a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders as they advised and guided me through choices that had been overwhelming me. Those were just some of the incidental – yet important areas of the process in which their expertise proved so very helpful. From there, my confidence and trust continued to increase as I witnessed their excellent Marketing skills and Professionalism whilst still maintaining such a remarkable level of compassion and care. Their positive attitude at all times meant I had none of the stress one expects in selling a home. They knew, so I knew, they would bring about a positive result. And indeed they did. I can’t speak highly enough nor express fully my admiration and appreciation for Lisa and Wayne – from the sourcing and scheduling of some maintenance for the house, to their hosting of Open Homes and the subsequent communication with potential Buyers and with myself – all managed speedily and smoothly; and always they were so positive and cheerful. To anyone thinking of selling their home : you will be amazed and extremely grateful if you choose Team Parfitt . Thank you so much Lisa and Wayne"

Tina Barrett - 2/20 Tarnica Road, Northpark

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1550 days ago

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1554 days ago

Aucklanders reminded to stay home and stay local this weekend

The Team from Auckland Council

Aucklanders are being encouraged to stay home and stay local as the region enters its last weekend at Alert Level 3.

The reminder comes on the back of two weekends that have seen large numbers of people out and about at skate parks, exercise stations, pump tracks, playgrounds and sports pitches… View more
Aucklanders are being encouraged to stay home and stay local as the region enters its last weekend at Alert Level 3.

The reminder comes on the back of two weekends that have seen large numbers of people out and about at skate parks, exercise stations, pump tracks, playgrounds and sports pitches across the region, all of which remain closed at Alert Level 3.

This week, council staff have replaced closure notices and tape at the playgrounds and skate parks where it has been removed by members of the public. Playgrounds, skate parks, exercise equipment and pump tracks are closed at Alert Level 3 to remove the risk of transmission from common surfaces.

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