Somerville, Auckland

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

1994 days ago

Range hood and Stove Free oven not working Papakura

Shima from Dannemora

Free..Stove all 4 elements working well but the oven doesn't work. Can be used as is or recycled, sold for scrap metal, etc. Pickup and take out of house essential. There is a rangehood as well that is scrap metal not working. Rangehood has been removed from wall. TXT 0221265503 to arrange for… View moreFree..Stove all 4 elements working well but the oven doesn't work. Can be used as is or recycled, sold for scrap metal, etc. Pickup and take out of house essential. There is a rangehood as well that is scrap metal not working. Rangehood has been removed from wall. TXT 0221265503 to arrange for pickup time and address.

Free

1994 days ago

Have you seen missing Chinese tourist Biao Zhang?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi neighbours. It has been a year since Chinese tourist Biao Zhang went missing from his tour group. Zhang first arrived in the country on June 14, 2018, as part of a tour group and was last seen at an unknown motel in Grey Lynn on June 20, 2018. Have you seen Biao Zhang? Do you have any idea where… View moreHi neighbours. It has been a year since Chinese tourist Biao Zhang went missing from his tour group. Zhang first arrived in the country on June 14, 2018, as part of a tour group and was last seen at an unknown motel in Grey Lynn on June 20, 2018. Have you seen Biao Zhang? Do you have any idea where he may be? Please put NFP in your post if it is not for publication.

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1995 days ago

Winter capes

Owner from Loose Threadz

Check out these gorgeous capes for winter - super warm and cosy
ONE SIZE FITS ALL!!!!
Charcoal, navy, tan, cream - gorgeous faux fur trim. RRP $89
NEW ITEM!!

1994 days ago

Decorative vases for a quirky home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Bring the best of the 70s to your vase collection with this retro-inspired colour scheme in a mix of Resene colours.

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

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1994 days ago

The Building Guys | Home Improvements

The Team from The Building Guys

Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, painting, tiling, alterations, additions, prepurchase inspections, flooring, window joinery, carports, granny flats, decking, awnings, roofing & more... Call Jade 027 27 27 183.

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1994 days ago

Why does the National Party want your views on Auckland Council?

Todd Niall Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi Neighbours, The National Party has launched an online questionnaire seeking views on Auckland Council. It says it's to help form policy for 2020. But the results might be known before October's local body election. Is that the real reason? Read this story:

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Hi Neighbours, The National Party has launched an online questionnaire seeking views on Auckland Council. It says it's to help form policy for 2020. But the results might be known before October's local body election. Is that the real reason? Read this story:

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1994 days ago

Poll: Do you use a top sheet on your bed?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Along with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, … View more
Along with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, click here

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Do you use a top sheet on your bed?
  • 80% Yes, of course!
    80% Complete
  • 14.4% Nah, I don't bother
    14.4% Complete
  • 5.6% Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
    5.6% Complete
2938 votes
1994 days ago

Are you affected by the ongoing rail disruptions?

Todd Niall Reporter from Eastern Courier

Hi Neighbours, Urgent track repairs over the past fortnight have caused many train cancellations. KiwiRail says more repairs are coming and it may affect you. If you want to know why the tracks need fixing and where is next, read this story:
www.stuff.co.nz...


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Hi Neighbours, Urgent track repairs over the past fortnight have caused many train cancellations. KiwiRail says more repairs are coming and it may affect you. If you want to know why the tracks need fixing and where is next, read this story:
www.stuff.co.nz...


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1995 days ago

Poll: Will you be using trains to get to work this morning?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi Aucklanders. Auckland Transport suffered a 30 minute train suspension across the network due to a KiwiRail signalling fault yesterday. It was the second time in a week that trains were non-operational, network wide. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said the delays were "not good enough". He … View moreHi Aucklanders. Auckland Transport suffered a 30 minute train suspension across the network due to a KiwiRail signalling fault yesterday. It was the second time in a week that trains were non-operational, network wide. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff said the delays were "not good enough". He asked KiwiRail if its infrastructure was fit for purpose. KiwiRail has promised an independent review into the recent signal faults.
Keep up-to-date with all traffic and transport delays with our live blog www.stuff.co.nz...
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Will you be using trains to get to work this morning?
  • 25.1% No - The network is becoming unreliable
    25.1% Complete
  • 17.3% Yes - Trains are faster than being stuck in traffic even if they're unreliable
    17.3% Complete
  • 2.1% Undecided - Tell us in the comments
    2.1% Complete
  • 55.5% No - I don't use trains
    55.5% Complete
375 votes
1995 days ago

Take A Step Today For World Refugee Day 👟💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the … View more
Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the #StepWithRefugees campaign, where participants will collectively walk, run and cycle 1 billion miles - the distance refugees cover each year to reach safety, by adding your steps here: stepwithrefugees.org...

Another option is to volunteer with the New Zealand Red Cross as a Refugee Support Volunteer. Volunteers help families start again, while teaching them about New Zealand culture and connecting them with people from the community.

For anyone based in the Wairarapa, Masterton Neighbourhood Support has a programme called 'WeConnect' that matches new residents from diverse backgrounds including refugees to a local buddy. If you're interested in volunteering or supporting the programme in other ways you can email Masterton Neighbourhood Support Area Coordinator, Cathy Cameron, at: cathy@connectingcommunities.org.nz

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1995 days ago

Teen Yoga

Julie from Bucklands Beach

TEEN YOGA IS BACK - Check out a few reasons why yoga is good for your teen.

We will be starting our Teen Yoga classes on Wednesday the 7th of August at 4.30-5.30pm. $120 for the term Please feel free to pm me with any questions you have.

Yoga practice helps teens in several ways:

1. Improve … View more
TEEN YOGA IS BACK - Check out a few reasons why yoga is good for your teen.

We will be starting our Teen Yoga classes on Wednesday the 7th of August at 4.30-5.30pm. $120 for the term Please feel free to pm me with any questions you have.

Yoga practice helps teens in several ways:

1. Improve fitness and physical health.
Students participating in yoga develop a strong connection to body awareness and movement. The poses help improve coordinate, balance, strength, and flexibility.

2. Reduce stress and anxiety.
High school can be a stressful period with both academic and personal challenges. Yoga, through breath and awareness, provides space to step back and regulate your response to stress in a calm and thoughtful manner.

3. Improve optimism.
Studies have shown that yoga can help build a sense of optimism. During a time when children and teens are looking toward their future, yoga can build a sense of hopefulness for the future.

4. Improve focus and school performance
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common developmental disorders in children and adolescents and affects 1 in 10 children. Studies have found that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who practiced yoga once or twice weekly can improve their behavior as well as school performance.

5. Improve self-esteem and body image
High school can be a formative time in which teens often struggle with body image issues, peer pressure, and bullying. Yoga creates an accepting and safe environment, rooted in the principle of non-judgment. The practice helps you feel more connected to and accepting of your body.

6. Encourage creativity
Yoga encourages creativity and playfulness, developing not just physical flexibility but flexibility of the mind as well.

7. Develop discipline and self-regulation
Yoga that is taught with mindfulness has significant advantages over traditional physical activity. Yoga has been found to reduce impulsivity, increase patience, and improve the ability to regulate attention.

Yoga and mindfulness provide teens with skills to navigate challenges and build a core foundation that benefits both the mind and body well beyond teenage years.



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1995 days ago

Sunday Brunch & Family Service

St Columba Presbyterian Church

Please join us for a special family service, led by our children and youth, on Sunday 30 June at 10:30am. Following the service we will be providing "soup for the soul" to warm you up on a cold winter day! Everyone is warmly welcomed to attend.

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1995 days ago

Because we all feel at home in the garden

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

For some, gardening in New Zealand - literally putting down roots - is a journey of a thousand miles (or more).

1996 days ago

John Tamihere talks mistakes, Trump and what he'd do as Auckland Mayor

Nick Truebridge Reporter from Eastern Courier

John Tamihere arrives nearly 30 minutes late for our interview at Stuff's Auckland newsroom.

There is no apology. Nor is there a handshake when he leaves the building.

But this is Tamihere's style – he's unapologetic, he calls things exactly how he sees them and, at times, he … View more
John Tamihere arrives nearly 30 minutes late for our interview at Stuff's Auckland newsroom.

There is no apology. Nor is there a handshake when he leaves the building.

But this is Tamihere's style – he's unapologetic, he calls things exactly how he sees them and, at times, he will offend you.


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1995 days ago

The Building Guys | Home Renovation Services

The Team from The Building Guys

Kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, painting, tiling, alterations, additions, prepurchase inspections, flooring, window joinery, carports, granny flats, decking, awnings, roofing & more... Call Jade 027 27 27 183.

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