Somerville, Auckland

1865 days ago

Come and join our Term 4 Art Courses

Megan from MEGANZ School of Visual Arts

It's great to see our students are all working on individual projects this term. Some are sculpting, others are drawing and painting and a few have decided to design Xmas cards and wrapping paper by trying their hand at Lino-cuts. We have just finished a term at painting faces in monochrome … View moreIt's great to see our students are all working on individual projects this term. Some are sculpting, others are drawing and painting and a few have decided to design Xmas cards and wrapping paper by trying their hand at Lino-cuts. We have just finished a term at painting faces in monochrome values. There were some great results from this.
If you want to come along and explore your creative side, you and/or your child (over 8 years old) are welcome to begin anytime throughout the term.
Check out our website above for details or phone or text Megan

1865 days ago

Pest Free Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

Want to make your backyard pest-free for our native birds? Get started this spring by placing traps, pulling weeds and planting natives.

You only need to do one simple thing in your backyard to make a difference. And if you do all three, it'll make a huge difference.
Learn more

Image
H
1865 days ago

Make gorgeous Christmas Cards

Hilda from Howick

Come along for a fun evening and make 24 gorgeous Christmas cards. No experience or creativity needed. Designs and cutting have already been done. Saturday has sold out. Limited spaces are available for Friday night. RSVP today if you wish to attend.

Image
1866 days ago

From trash to flash

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Transform an old wooden drawer into a stylish shelf and paint it your favourite Resene colour.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

Image
1866 days ago

Trick or treating: Love it or hate it

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours,
Halloween is fast approaching. Some Kiwis think it's great fun and go all out with decorations and lollies. Others just want to shut their doors and be left alone, leave it to the Americans.

Do you celebrate Halloween at your house? Why or why not?
And If you don't like… View more
Hey neighbours,
Halloween is fast approaching. Some Kiwis think it's great fun and go all out with decorations and lollies. Others just want to shut their doors and be left alone, leave it to the Americans.

Do you celebrate Halloween at your house? Why or why not?
And If you don't like trick or treating, how do you make it clear your house is a no-go zone?

We're keen to talk to some people who feel strongly about Halloween one way or the other. If you have thoughts to share, please email homed@stuff.co.nz and we'll be in touch.

Image
1866 days ago

Warmer weather means you'll be seeing more of us out and about in the community. πŸ˜ŽπŸ‘‹

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Great to see Neighbourhood Support members in Hamilton, Ashburton and Rodney this month helping neighbours get better connected, supported and prepared.

From our whare to yours, wishing everyone a safe and fun Labour Day weekend ahead!

1868 days ago

Tuia Mātauranga Roadshow in Auckland - free for children

The Team from Ministry of Education

Bring your kids to our Tuia Mātauranga interactive roadshow and take part in fun activities to learn more about our voyaging heritage and history.

It will be open on 26-28 October, 10 am to 4pm at Te Wero Island at Auckland Viaduct, near the Maritime Museum.

1866 days ago

Special prices for our special editions!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

You'll see this promotion in our upcoming November issue, but it's so exciting we can't wait to show you! Our annual Garden Diary for 2020 PLUS a special edition to commemorate our 75th anniversary this year, How To Grow Veges 1944-2019. You can order them now for the early bird … View moreYou'll see this promotion in our upcoming November issue, but it's so exciting we can't wait to show you! Our annual Garden Diary for 2020 PLUS a special edition to commemorate our 75th anniversary this year, How To Grow Veges 1944-2019. You can order them now for the early bird price of $11.90 each - that's a 25% savings off the retail price of $15.90 (offer will end when they hit the newsstands next month). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

Image
1866 days ago

Find instant savings with SuperGold

SuperGold

SuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.

There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.

But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with… View more
SuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.

There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.

But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with a brand new website and app - great for the many tech-savvy over 65s.

The app is the fastest and easiest way to find discounts and offers when you’re out and about. So why not take advantage?

Visit www.supergold.govt.nz to find out more, or download the free SuperGoldNZ app for your smartphone or tablet, from the App Store or Google Play.
Find out more

Image
1866 days ago

How will you be watching the game this weekend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Why not challenge yourself to watch the game with your neighbours? It could be as simple as inviting the guy next door along to the pub or organising a BBQ. Let us know your plans and win prizes! Final draw takes place on Monday. Find out more here #neighbourlysupporters

Image
1866 days ago

Climbing Mount Maunganui 38 Times for Charity

RΓ©my Officer from Thirty Eight in 38

Hi neighbours - I'm RΓ©my, one of thirteen young adults about to take on the challenge of our lifetimes! We're each climbing up Mount Maunganui 38 times in 38 hours (the vertical equivalent of Mount Everest!).

Our objective is simple: raise at least $10,000 for the CatWalk Trust, a … View more
Hi neighbours - I'm RΓ©my, one of thirteen young adults about to take on the challenge of our lifetimes! We're each climbing up Mount Maunganui 38 times in 38 hours (the vertical equivalent of Mount Everest!).

Our objective is simple: raise at least $10,000 for the CatWalk Trust, a charity dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injury. We will push the limits of what we can do on our own feet, so that someday more people will be able to get back on theirs.

We would love your support! You can donate directly here, and stay up to date with our progress by following @ThirtyEightin38 on Facebook and Instagram.
Donate here

Image
1866 days ago

5 more Thursdays of nonstop dance hours

Mari from Cockle Bay

If you haven't tried Dance Yourself Happy yet, you have 5 more chances left. Tonight we had it all – from Simple Minds and Kool & The Gang to Kurtis Blow and Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock and everything inbetween, and we rocked to Billy Idol, David Bowie and Queen too, finishing the night … View moreIf you haven't tried Dance Yourself Happy yet, you have 5 more chances left. Tonight we had it all – from Simple Minds and Kool & The Gang to Kurtis Blow and Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock and everything inbetween, and we rocked to Billy Idol, David Bowie and Queen too, finishing the night off singing with DJ Γ–tzi.

'Escape the trick-or-treaters' with us on 31/10 with an exciting, sugar-free alternative that will get your endorphins flowing and heart pumping! More details here www.neighbourly.co.nz....

PS. Here's the full track list we danced to tonight (24/10):

1. The holiday mash up by Paolo Monti / Various Artists (2018)
2. Bittersweet Symphony / Gamper & Dadoni (2019)
3. Twilight Zone / 2 Unlimited (1992)
4. Crazy Little Thing Called Love / Queen (1980)
5. The Breaks / Kurtis Blow (1980)
6. We Funk This Party Out (Qdup & AGFA Remix) / The Pioneers feat. Africa Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel & Kurtis Blow (1996)
7. The Mel & Kim 1990 Mega Mix / Mel & Kim (1990)
8. Daft Punk - Madonna - Kool & The Gang - Prince (mashup by MadMixMustang) / Various Artists (2009)
9. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) / Dead Or Alive (1985)
10. Modern Love / David Bowie (1983)
11. Don’t You (Forget About Me) / Simple Minds (1985)
12. You Bring On The Sun / Londonbeat (1992)
13. Dreamer (Original Club Mix) / Livin’ Joy (2011)
14. Gimme Hope Jo’anna / Eddy Grant (1988)
15. Rebel Yell / Billy Idol (1983)
16. It Takes Two / Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock (1988)
17. Throwdown mix / Kool & The Gang (1986)
18. Hey Baby / DJ Γ–tzi (2000)

Image
1866 days ago

free garage door

Linda from Half Moon Bay

Automatic double garage door( still working)
solid garage door, still working. We have to remove it because we want to replace the garage door with a sliding door. Need to remove in Nov.
- size: 4500 cm length and 2000 cm height
- It comes with the Motor and all tracks, springs ,missing the … View more
Automatic double garage door( still working)
solid garage door, still working. We have to remove it because we want to replace the garage door with a sliding door. Need to remove in Nov.
- size: 4500 cm length and 2000 cm height
- It comes with the Motor and all tracks, springs ,missing the bolts on the right side.
- It also comes with one working remote.
- Pick up from half moon bay, Auckland
It is free .If you are interested in it, please leave message. Thank you.

Free

1867 days ago

Free family events at the Viaduct this weekend!

The Team from Auckland Museum

This Labour Weekend, the Museum is coming to you at the Viaduct Harbour! As part of Tuia 250 commemorations, we’re offering a range of amazing, hands-on free experiences sure to delight the whole family, from Friday until Monday.

Ata Hira Museum on the Move: Voyage to Aotearoa, our pop-up … View more
This Labour Weekend, the Museum is coming to you at the Viaduct Harbour! As part of Tuia 250 commemorations, we’re offering a range of amazing, hands-on free experiences sure to delight the whole family, from Friday until Monday.

Ata Hira Museum on the Move: Voyage to Aotearoa, our pop-up museum, is a fun, interactive exhibition for kids that explores Tupaia’s life in Tahiti, on board the Endeavour and in his arrival to Aotearoa. Find out more here: www.aucklandmuseum.com...

We’ll also have Native Edible Gardens – Children’s Art Interactive, where kids can cut out their own edible/medicinal native flora from the selection of templates, puzzle them together, colour them in and add them to our Native Forest. There will be guest speakers at various times, offering talks plant taste tests. Find out more here: www.aucklandmuseum.com...

The Viaduct Harbour will be abuzz as the Tuia 250 waka flotilla arrives, with concerts, kai and plenty more happening. If you’re in Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend, make sure to come and check it out!

Many thanks to our Tahitian Community and Iwi partners for their contribution, participation and support of Ata Hira: Voyage to Aotearoa:

Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust
Ngati Hei
Ngā Uri o Tahuhunui o Rangi
Ngāti Oneone
Te Aitanga a Hauiti
Ngare Raumati
Te Δ€tiawa

We would like to acknowledge the on-going support of our Taumata-a-Iwi - Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, Ngāti Paoa and Waikato-Tainui.

1867 days ago

Updated: Firefighters dampen hot spots

The Team from Auckland Council

The fire at the New Zealand International Convention Centre on Hobson Street in central Auckland is moving into a new phase on Thursday, with fire crews still actively managing the fire.

Image
Top