Western Springs, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1229 days ago

Book week

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

One book has thousands of solutions. We are are having book sale this week. 3 books for $1 , $1 books and $2 books available . Come and have look at 571 Sandringham.

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1229 days ago

Jeff Scholes dinner plates

Juliet from Herne Bay

Two plates made by NZ potter Jeff Scholes in the 1970s/early 1980s.
$25 each

Price: $25

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1229 days ago

Plastic Free July – Take up the challenge.

The Team from Auckland Council

Each year hundreds of thousands of Kiwis take the PLASTIC FREE JULY challenge and make a real difference by refusing single-use plastics. Join the movement today!

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1229 days ago

Extended: consultation on Parnell's Heard Park

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

There's been a lot of interest from the Parnell community in the public consultation to make Heard Park great - so we've extended the consultation period until Sunday 11 July 2021, closing at 11:59pm. Read More to find out all about the draft concept plan for the park and to have your … View moreThere's been a lot of interest from the Parnell community in the public consultation to make Heard Park great - so we've extended the consultation period until Sunday 11 July 2021, closing at 11:59pm. Read More to find out all about the draft concept plan for the park and to have your say.

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1230 days ago

Aotearoa Resettled Community Coalition (ARCC) community support

James from Sandringham

Kia ora e te whānau. Aotearoa Resettled Community Coalition (ARCC, www.arcc.org.nz...) is supporting a Syrian-New Zealander community member from our forced migrant background community. She has recently relocated to Auckland and today is moving with her 5 children from emergency housing to a … View moreKia ora e te whānau. Aotearoa Resettled Community Coalition (ARCC, www.arcc.org.nz...) is supporting a Syrian-New Zealander community member from our forced migrant background community. She has recently relocated to Auckland and today is moving with her 5 children from emergency housing to a house provided by Kainga Ora. The family has basic items such as towels and cutlery, but no essential furniture items such as beds, a fridge, washing machine, sofa, tables, chairs etc. Should you have any such items no longer needed but in reasonable condition that you would be happy to donate to ARCC to support this family, please contact ARCC (james@arcc.org.nz or 09 846 0110 - calls from 9am to 5.30pm). Any items ideally needed this week to support the family with their move.

Free

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1230 days ago

Repair Cafe this Saturday at Une-Deux Cafe from 11am to 2pm

Wendy from Freemans Bay

Repair cafés are organised by 'Doughnut Economics Advocates NZ'. You can bring something broken you have at home and get it fixed it for free. It's one more way to reduce our carbon footprint by lowering levels of consumption & waste. How cool is that? They are held on the … View moreRepair cafés are organised by 'Doughnut Economics Advocates NZ'. You can bring something broken you have at home and get it fixed it for free. It's one more way to reduce our carbon footprint by lowering levels of consumption & waste. How cool is that? They are held on the second Saturday of every month. If you're in Auckland CBD or know someone who could be interested, this is the event: www.facebook.com...

1232 days ago

Lost Italian Greyhound

Susan from Morningside

Luna slipped out of her collar on Friday afternoon and her owners are frantic with worry. She is micro chipped. She is wearing a cream coloured coat with brown straps and there was a possible sighting of her on Dominion Rd yesterday and near Grey Lynn library today.

If anyone sees her please … View more
Luna slipped out of her collar on Friday afternoon and her owners are frantic with worry. She is micro chipped. She is wearing a cream coloured coat with brown straps and there was a possible sighting of her on Dominion Rd yesterday and near Grey Lynn library today.

If anyone sees her please contact Mark on 021468662

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1230 days ago

What have you got for good feng shui in your garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, the July issue of NZ Gardener features the courtyard garden of feng shui expert Boon Yap in her Taipa home. She's also shared some practical tips on getting good feng shui in your garden.

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1234 days ago

Locals fume after approval of earthworks for replacement Huia Water Treatment Plant

Reporter Auckland Stuff

Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for … View more
Local groups in west Auckland are “bitterly disappointed” after resource consent was granted in relation to the replacement of a water treatment plant. They claim Auckland Council ignored expert advice on the risks for the project to spread kauri dieback disease.

Watercare had applied for resource consent to carry out earthworks and vegetation removal for the upcoming replacement of the Huia Water Treatment Plant.

Titirangi Protection Group’s (TPG) spokeswoman Belynda Groot said “it’s totally wrong” for consent to be given after abundant evidence from kauri dieback and ecology experts at the resource consent hearing in April this year advised against the build.

Click the link below to read the full story.

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1230 days ago

Fabrication apprenticeship available in Rosedale.

Competenz

SRS group have highly skilled engineers that are able to pass on their skills and knowledge in this Junior Fabricator apprenticeship position available now!

Do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Get in touch now

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1230 days ago

We’re making every suburb central

Auckland Light Rail

Bringing light rail to Auckland will be a game changer. Light rail will come every five minutes to the city and other destinations.

Visit lightrail.co.nz to learn more and share your views.
Find out more

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1235 days ago

Massive villa relocation "absolute madness"

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

What a pleasure to meet Hayley Parsons of Clarks Beach, Auckland. She and husband Chris relocated this huge three-storey villa from Palmerston North to Auckland, and project managed the rebuild of Huntly House from London. Wonderful house, wonderful history.

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1231 days ago

Surfcaster Rod Holder

Hamish from Freemans Bay

Stainless Steel Surfcaster Rod Holder.

Homemade in NZ. Perfect for surfcasting from the beach. Length: 1m.

Pickup available.

Price: $50

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1231 days ago

Stainless Toilet Roll Holder

Hamish from Freemans Bay

Stainless steel toilet paper holder.

Height: 450mm
Holds 4 rolls.

Homemade in NZ. Pickup available.

Price: $40

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1231 days ago

Stainless Paper Towel Holder

Hamish from Freemans Bay

Stainless steel paper towel holder.

Height: 320mm

Homemade in NZ. Pickup available.

Price: $40

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