Wai O Taiki Bay, Auckland

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

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.

1118 days ago

Is your property climate resilient?

Climate Insights

Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between… View more
Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between now and 2040 and up to 25 percent by 2100 we need to act now.

Your first step could be a physical risk assessment and adaptation guide for either your current or future home. Check out the sample reports and get one for yourself.
Download your Property Climate Risk Report

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1119 days ago

Lead contamination forces recall of sugar products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, … View more
Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, MPI said that that the food safety risk from these products is low, and informed customers who have bought these products to not consume them.

Here's what you need to know:

NAME OF PRODUCT
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg)
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg)
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg)
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)

BATCH MARKING
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg): Lot 21271 through to Lot 21303
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg): Lot 21280 through to Lot 21293
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg): Lot 21270 through to Lot 21302
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg): Lot 21272 through to Lot 21303
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21274 through to Lot 21281
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21278 through to Lot 21303

The recall does not affect any other Chelsea brands of sugar or any other products manufactured by these companies.

Customers are encouraged to get in touch with their retailer to get a full refund.

To find out more about this recall, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1119 days ago

Orakei Enviro Forum 2021/22

Cathy McIntosh from Ōrākei Local Board

Orakei Local Board is pleased to confirm a NEW date for the Enviro Forum. Sunday 6 March 2022. This should ensure that the event can go ahead in the same face-to-face format of the previous year which is so important to the level of networking and learning which the event inspires.
For more … View more
Orakei Local Board is pleased to confirm a NEW date for the Enviro Forum. Sunday 6 March 2022. This should ensure that the event can go ahead in the same face-to-face format of the previous year which is so important to the level of networking and learning which the event inspires.
For more information and to RSVP, either the Visit the Facebook page (link below) or email the team at orakeilocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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1119 days ago

Diploma Chefs cook featuring smoked fish

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

First week of the Level 5 Diploma students being back at the school and presenting some complex, flavorful dishes made up of smoked fish.
Here are the dish photos and some of the dishes by our Diploma students -

• Cold and hot smoked salmon and rillette of smoked salmon with white asparagus
• … View more
First week of the Level 5 Diploma students being back at the school and presenting some complex, flavorful dishes made up of smoked fish.
Here are the dish photos and some of the dishes by our Diploma students -

• Cold and hot smoked salmon and rillette of smoked salmon with white asparagus
• Whole smoked mackerel with egg Royale and pickled onion
• Smoked Kahawai dip with oat crackers
• Pickled and smoked herring on rye bread
• Homemade rye bread served with our previously prepared pickles

1119 days ago

Meet the 2 Hawke's Bay gardeners up for our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

They want to create an app to make it easier for gardeners to share and swap crops and seeds. Read their story and don't forget to vote!

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1119 days ago

Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis New Zealand!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lunn Ave

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood stains) at Resene owned ColorShops.

Help us help our fellow kiwis.

Find your local Resene ColorShop, www.resene.co.nz/colorshops

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1119 days ago

Diploma Chefs cook featuring smoked fish

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

First week of the Level 5 Diploma students being back at the school and presenting some complex, flavorful dishes made up of smoked fish.
Here are the dish photos and some of the dishes by our Diploma students -

• Cold and hot smoked salmon and toilette of smoked salmon with white asparagus
• … View more
First week of the Level 5 Diploma students being back at the school and presenting some complex, flavorful dishes made up of smoked fish.
Here are the dish photos and some of the dishes by our Diploma students -

• Cold and hot smoked salmon and toilette of smoked salmon with white asparagus
• Whole smoked mackerel with egg Royale and pickled onion
• Smoked Kahawai dip with oat crackers
• Pickled and smoked herring on rye bread
• Homemade rye bread served with our previously prepared pickles

1120 days ago

More amazing gardeners up for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!

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1123 days ago

Recommendation for a good car mechanic

Sam from Wai O Taiki Bay

Could anyone please recommend a good car mechanic, someone who is experienced and gives good service. Wai O Taiki Bay and not too far away, thank you.

1121 days ago

Meet the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Matakana

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Trish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and… View moreTrish Allen is giving away her garden harvest -- again! During the 2020 lockdown, she gave away over 140kg in fruit from her home orchard. This year, she didn’t have fruit to swap but her vegetable garden was packed with winter crops. “I had masses of broccoli, cauliflower, kale, silverbeet and French sorrel. So I gave out a lot of parcels of those to anyone I knew who needed it.”

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1121 days ago

The Complete Christmas Experience

Christmas Heirloom Company

The Christmas Heirloom Company™ stores capture the true magic of Christmas. Visit one of our amazing stores throughout New Zealand.

With an array of Christmas trees, decorations and table décor, we strive to provide you with high quality products for your individual requirements. Since 1986 … View more
The Christmas Heirloom Company™ stores capture the true magic of Christmas. Visit one of our amazing stores throughout New Zealand.

With an array of Christmas trees, decorations and table décor, we strive to provide you with high quality products for your individual requirements. Since 1986 we have become a Christmas tradition.

Our beautiful stores are open now throughout the North Island. Don’t miss out on this one of kind Christmas experience.

View our store locations: https://christmasheirloom.com/our-stores/
Find out more

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1121 days ago

Samsung fridge - one week old (change of mind purchase)

Vanessa from St Heliers

Used for a week. Then my husband decided he wanted a black fridge.

Model: 635L Side By Side Fridge (SRS674DLS)

LInk: bit.ly...

You should see 13 pictures.

Small dent on one side - see picture. Does not affect operation of the fridge and when you install it, you shouldn't … View more
Used for a week. Then my husband decided he wanted a black fridge.

Model: 635L Side By Side Fridge (SRS674DLS)

LInk: bit.ly...

You should see 13 pictures.

Small dent on one side - see picture. Does not affect operation of the fridge and when you install it, you shouldn't see it. This flaw was on the fridge when we purchased it from Noel Leeming.

Comes with a 5 year warranty from Noel Leeming

Pick up St Heliers, Auckland. Easy, contactless access from garage.

Price: $2,100

1122 days ago

Converse trainers - woman's

Vanessa from St Heliers

Converse trainers. UK 5.5. See pictures.

Condition : good but used.

Pick up St Heliers, Auckland

Price: $10

1122 days ago

Meadowbank Toastmasters

Barry Shaw from Meadowbank Toastmasters

OK, so we are still in Lockdown, but Toastmasters everywhere in Auckland (and NZ as a whole) are still active in their clubs.
:-)
Join Meadowbank online from anywhere: see you this evening for Toastmasters fun (improving your speaking skills and your confidence) on this Zoom link:

Zoom link: … View more
OK, so we are still in Lockdown, but Toastmasters everywhere in Auckland (and NZ as a whole) are still active in their clubs.
:-)
Join Meadowbank online from anywhere: see you this evening for Toastmasters fun (improving your speaking skills and your confidence) on this Zoom link:

Zoom link: 865 3250 8862
Passcode: 112848

See you there!

1122 days ago

Wanted scrap of Plywood

Farida Neighbourly Lead from Kohimarama

Hi neighbours, I’ve had a leak under my hot water tank and the board needs replacing. I can’t pick this up at DYI shop. Any chance someone’s got a piece about 60cm by 60cm that they wish to sell or give away? Will be much appreciated.

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