Torbay - Long Bay, Auckland

1175 days ago

Poll: What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to… View more
Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to come up with a better name, but has ruled out “Busey McBusface”.

What do you think the vaccination buses should be called?

Here are some ideas readers have emailed in to Stuff, but feel free to comment your own!

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What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?
  • 42.5% The Jabba Waka
    42.5% Complete
  • 19.3% Vax to the Future
    19.3% Complete
  • 16.5% Mr Pricky
    16.5% Complete
  • 5.8% The Vaccination Tour
    5.8% Complete
  • 4.7% Double Jab Ute
    4.7% Complete
  • 11.2% Other (please comment)
    11.2% Complete
553 votes
1175 days ago

Auckland's south and west need more than just Covid jabs

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, Two big lockdowns and the GFC before them will leave more scars on Auckland's most vulnerable communities. Is it time for more than a crisis response? Read the article below:

1175 days ago

UK family of man recovering from alleged bar assault need a home

Melanie Earley Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours, Josh Storer, 25, was injured in July during an incident at The Albany bar, he was in a coma and his parents and sister traveled to New Zealand to be with him.

In the next few weeks, Ia Josh's dad said the family hoped Storer could leave the ABI Rehabilitation centre he is … View more
Kia ora neighbours, Josh Storer, 25, was injured in July during an incident at The Albany bar, he was in a coma and his parents and sister traveled to New Zealand to be with him.

In the next few weeks, Ia Josh's dad said the family hoped Storer could leave the ABI Rehabilitation centre he is staying at and be reunited with his family – but they needed somewhere to live.

If you can help please email: melanie.earley@stuff.co.nz


Read the full story below.

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1174 days ago

Shorecare's new website

The Team from

Have you spied our brand new website yet? 👀
We've pulled it right back and created a patient focused site so that you can easily find the info that you need.
Check it out for yourself and let us know your thoughts!

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1174 days ago

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View more
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga!
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1175 days ago

Recipe: Salmon in filo pastry

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Salmon in Filo Pastry with Lemon Beurre Blanc prepared by our Advanced student, Timmika from home.
This is a versatile recipe that can be made with different types of fish and wraps the fish in a parcel of filo pastry.
Recipe out now.

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1182 days ago

Poll: Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What’s your local Covid-19 testing centre, and has it been busy or empty lately?

Please vote and comment!

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Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?
  • 30.9% Busy
    30.9% Complete
  • 69.1% Empty
    69.1% Complete
275 votes
1175 days ago

We can’t wait till Auckland moves back to Level 2!

Hilton Brown Swimming

All our Auckland facilities will reopen under Level 2 Delta guidelines when we move back into Level 2.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for … View more
All our Auckland facilities will reopen under Level 2 Delta guidelines when we move back into Level 2.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Newmarket and One Tree Hill.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
Find out more

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1176 days ago

Hanging out for Lockdown to end?

Andrew Diver from East Coast Bays Cricket Club

Well, get in now and register to play cricket at East Coast Bays Cricket.

All grades and ages are catered for - Girls, Boys, Men, Women. We also run a very successful Men's Twilight competition on Monday nights starting at 5.30pm

Beat the late rush and register today.

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1188 days ago

Sick of lockdown.......Join a cricket club

Andrew Diver from East Coast Bays Cricket Club

East Coast Bays Cricket are now taking registrations for this summer. All grades and ages are catered for - Girls, Boys, Men, Women. We also run a very successful Men's Twilight competition on Monday nights starting at 5.30pm

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1176 days ago

Lockdown cans sculpture garden for Women’s Refuge

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from North Shore Times

A sculpture exhibition to raise money for the Women’s Refuge has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

NZ Sculpture OnShore was set to take place at Fort Takapuna in late October, after already being delayed by a year.

But a digital exhibition and fundraising campaign is set to go … View more
A sculpture exhibition to raise money for the Women’s Refuge has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown.

NZ Sculpture OnShore was set to take place at Fort Takapuna in late October, after already being delayed by a year.

But a digital exhibition and fundraising campaign is set to go ahead in its place.

NZ Sculpture OnShore Dee Paranihi said with the current lockdown and uncertainty around alert levels, the risk of continuing with the live exhibition was too great.

“Having already postponed the event by a year due to COVID-19, this is a huge disappointment for our team and sad news I’m sure, to you, too,” she said.
 
“However, all is not lost! With many of the stunning sculptures completed, or close to it, we are now focussing on bringing you the artworks via other platforms and galvanising our supporter base to raise money for Woman’s Refuge.”

More details on the digital exhibition will be released soon.

1177 days ago

🏡🏡 Selling Safely in Lockdown ✔✔

Gabrielle Elborough from

Using our Online Auction app, selling continues safely from our homes. Sellers can watch their auction online and are in remote contact with their agent via phone.
Bidders must register their interest with the agent, prior to auction day.
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#mairangibay #campbellsbay #murraysbay #rothesaybay … View more
Using our Online Auction app, selling continues safely from our homes. Sellers can watch their auction online and are in remote contact with their agent via phone.
Bidders must register their interest with the agent, prior to auction day.
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#mairangibay #campbellsbay #murraysbay #rothesaybay #castorbay #torbay #milfordbeach #totaravale #sunnynook #forresthill #brownsbay #oteha #unsworthheights #takapuna #northshorehomenz #eastcoastbays #sellwithgabrielle #buywithgabrielle #barfootmairangi #barfootmairangibay

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1177 days ago

Free Classical Music CDs

Alan from Torbay - Long Bay

Moving, want to give away all my classic music CDs - about 2 shoeboxes full. Varied, includes Beethoven, Mozart, Mahler, Grieg and more. Most is music that helped me to learn to enjoy the classics - enjoy, and just pass on what you don't want.... Will do contactless pickup, ASAP please.

Free

1181 days ago

Glenvar Road update

Victoria from Torbay - Long Bay

I am delighted to see the Glenvar Road/East Coast Road improvement project was specifically mentioned in the National Land Transport Plan that was announced by the Government yesterday. This is a positive step forward in securing the funding required for the much needed urgent safety improvements. … View moreI am delighted to see the Glenvar Road/East Coast Road improvement project was specifically mentioned in the National Land Transport Plan that was announced by the Government yesterday. This is a positive step forward in securing the funding required for the much needed urgent safety improvements.

Also mentioned were a number of Northern Motorway improvements as well as an extension of the Northern Busway to Albany.

Although this still isn't a concrete guarantee, it is certainly huge progression in the delivery of the project. The Local Board have been strong collective advocates for improving Glenvar Rd and we will continue to ensure that the ultimate decision makers move forward with this project without further delays.

Fingers and toes crossed 🤞

www.nzta.govt.nz...

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