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.

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1299 days ago

Free Jacaranda trees

Jeff from Freemans Bay

I have a dozen small trees that I have grown from seed. They are small but do get big so I’d like them to go to homes that have room. They really don’t like being pruned. You can pass one on to a friend if that is better.

Free

1299 days ago

TAPAC Term 2 Performing Arts Programmes Launch 3 May!

Cinna Smith from TAPAC The Auckland Performing Arts Centre

Enrol now in TAPAC’s Term 2 Performing Arts Programmes for children, teens and adults.

Choose from acting for screen, improvisation, singing and songwriting, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, circus arts, acting, presenting and public speaking, flamenco, burlesque, little movers, Scottish country … View more
Enrol now in TAPAC’s Term 2 Performing Arts Programmes for children, teens and adults.

Choose from acting for screen, improvisation, singing and songwriting, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, circus arts, acting, presenting and public speaking, flamenco, burlesque, little movers, Scottish country dancing, Zumba, burn classes and more.

Term 2 launches the week of 3 May. Check out our programme and enrol online at : tapac.org.nz...

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1305 days ago

Queen Street to get a makeover as COVID-19 works replaced

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Pocket park, boardwalks and planting for northern end of Queen Street.

Auckland Council & Auckland Transport want your feedback on the proposals for Queen Street. Read More to see the plans and have your say on the proposed changes.

Consultation is open now, closing on 7 May 2021.

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1299 days ago

Troublesome windows & doors? - Exceed experts can find solutions for you :)

Philip from Exceed we fix windows & doors

Exceed experts busy at training, sharing knowledge amongst each other and finding new ways to help our customers enjoy healthier, safer & better homes.

Teamwork & continuing professional development, these are just two of the many things that make our windows & doors experts so … View more
Exceed experts busy at training, sharing knowledge amongst each other and finding new ways to help our customers enjoy healthier, safer & better homes.

Teamwork & continuing professional development, these are just two of the many things that make our windows & doors experts so Exceedingly good at what they do :)

Need professional & reliable window & door repairs?
Meet the local teams to call: www.exceed.co.nz...

1306 days ago

Central City Library reopens Tuesday 20 April

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Normal hours resume from Tuesday 20 April after testing revealed no toxic substances were present despite a strange smell during renovation works on the library's roof.

1304 days ago

Now open: Event submissions for Auckland Heritage Festival 2021

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Auckland Council is pleased to announce the theme for Auckland Heritage Festival 2021 (2-17 October): 𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮, 𝙩𝙖𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙖̄𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞 … View moreAuckland Council is pleased to announce the theme for Auckland Heritage Festival 2021 (2-17 October): 𝙏𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮, 𝙩𝙖𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙏𝙖̄𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙪.

Learn about Auckland’s rich heritage – from our natural landscape and historic architecture, through incredible treasures, to stories of our trailblazing people; all of which have made Tāmaki Makaurau the desire of many.

Event submissions for the festival are currently open for consideration. If you’d like to be included, please visit the website at Read More to start. 👇

The closing date is 5pm on 9 May 2021.

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1303 days ago

40 year-old pōhutukawa return to Quay Street in overnight crane-lift

The Team from Auckland Council

While the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere/forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation.

After 40 years on Quay Street and an 18-month sojourn away from the downtown construction site, one tree was repositioned … View more
While the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere/forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation.

After 40 years on Quay Street and an 18-month sojourn away from the downtown construction site, one tree was repositioned street-side in Quay Street and the other now takes pride of place in the city’s new Te Wānanga waterfront space.

Reaching out over the water and reuniting the city centre with the sea, Te Wānanga and the much-awaited Quay Street enhancements will open for Aucklanders in June.

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1299 days ago

Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Backs Wild Penguins

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland's Kelly Tarlton's is backing penguins living in the wild.

The aquarium has given $3000 to three non-profit organisations that support penguin conservation, to mark Sunday's World Penguin Day.

During the past year, keepers have been creating art- with the help of the King … View more
Auckland's Kelly Tarlton's is backing penguins living in the wild.

The aquarium has given $3000 to three non-profit organisations that support penguin conservation, to mark Sunday's World Penguin Day.

During the past year, keepers have been creating art- with the help of the King and Gentoo penguins- and selling their wares in the aquarium shop.

The team collected black pebbles previously used by Gentoo penguins to make nests to create miniature works of art.

They used the birds' discarded tail feathers as paintbrushes.

Even the penguins contributed to the cause by waddling through a puddle of non-toxic paint and strategically placed cardboard.

Staff then framed their paintings for sale.

Funds raised through the aquarium's penguin art project will be given to Wildlife Hospital, Penguin Rescue and NZ Bird Rescue Charitable Trust, which work to protect New Zealand's penguin populations.

"Our team is passionate about penguins and we’ve had so much fun creating our art over the last year," said penguin keeper Kristen Buckley.

"It's awesome to be able to raise awareness about the problems New Zealand's wild penguins are facing and doing it in a fun way."

The King and Gentoo penguins at the aquarium were ambassadors for their species, she said, inspiring visitors to learn more about them and find out how they can protect them in the wild.

1299 days ago

May-June OurAuckland magazine out now

The Team from Auckland Council

The May-June issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available at transport hubs across Auckland.
Find out more info here: bit.ly...

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1300 days ago

Baby bath seat / support

Mihir from Mount Albert

This bath seat / support is a great parenting hack to make your baby's bath time easier, comfortable and fun. It features suction cups to reduce slipping.

- Suitable for ages: 0+ months
- Suction cups to reduce slipping
- Comfortable shape to support the baby while bathing
- Unlike some of … View more
This bath seat / support is a great parenting hack to make your baby's bath time easier, comfortable and fun. It features suction cups to reduce slipping.

- Suitable for ages: 0+ months
- Suction cups to reduce slipping
- Comfortable shape to support the baby while bathing
- Unlike some of the others - the suction cups/rubber stoppers increases the safety

Due to the design of the product - it is hard to measure accurate dimensions. But the approximate dimensions are as follows:
Length: 62/63 cms
Width: 27/28 cms
Height: 19/20 cms

Reason for selling: Baby has out grown.
Just like new. Pick up from St Lukes.

Price: $7

1302 days ago

Anzac Day: War letters to home

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.

And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.

We remember our Auckland… View more
Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.

And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.

We remember our Auckland veterans and fallen soldiers with their letters to friends and loved ones back home.

Here are letters from Michael Menzies, a Prisoner of War in Japan, to his friend Norm Ryder:

6/5/45

Dear Norm,

Still existing and anticipating a speedy reunion.

Appreciate your kind thoughts and wishes.

I often have the Queen St blues and a perpetual Waitemata thirst and occasionally a nicotine fit.

Received three of your letters and am anxiously
awaiting for more.

Your Affectionate Pal

Snowy

Michael Menzies' letter to his relatives:
2/12/43

Dear Auntie Kate and Ange,

I received your very welcomed letter dated May 25th on Nov 25 th.

Although Jack has received a parcel from St Johns Association London and a very brief letter from Kathleen, this is the first I have received in twenty two long months.

I had given up all hope of getting mail so imagine the thrill it gave me.

There is only one thing I need Auntie and that is news, especially of Pat.

Please don’t keep it from me if anything has happened to him for that would only hurt me all the more.

I can’t help but think the worst has happened to him.

How is everyone in New Zealand?

I have made several radio broadcasts from here, did you hear any of them?

Of course I know you’ll understand when I tell you that our correspondence is limited in more ways than one.

Please don’t send money as you suggested, but a few packs of cigarettes, gum, and a photo would be very welcome.

Apart from a few attacks of asthma Jack is very well and sends his love to all.

I assure you Auntie that you have no need to worry so much over Jack or myself as we are both together which makes it much easier on me and under the circumstances the treatment is fair enough.

There are many things I want to ask you and tell you but unfortunately they will have to wait until peace has been restored once more to this mad world.

Well auntie I sincerely hope this letter finds you in the very best of health and

Along with it I send the seasons greetings and all my love.

Lots and lots of love.

Mick

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Auckland Star Nov 1945 (2).PDF story about Menzies brothers as Prisoners of War.PDF Download View

1300 days ago

Local handmade wreaths for sale

Tania from Point Chevalier

Tania Sunde has made some gorgeous handmade wreaths and they are now at

Red Magnolia
330 Point Chevalier Road
Point Chevalier
Auckland

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1302 days ago

Found cat

Angela from Point Chevalier

Hi neighbours, I have a gorgeous, friendly silver/grey tabby female cat who has been hanging about my home for a day or so. No collar or microchip. If this sounds like your cat, please get in touch!

1302 days ago

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Sunday Star Times

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the … View more
Looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.

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1302 days ago

Moving house sale, everything to go on Monday

Amber from Westmere

Hello, we are having a big big clear out and there is a room full of stuff for collection on Monday, much of it for a minimal donation or free. There are clothes, shoes, furniture, lots of items.....our house will be open from 11 - 3 for collection. 38 West View Road, Westmere. It's the peach … View moreHello, we are having a big big clear out and there is a room full of stuff for collection on Monday, much of it for a minimal donation or free. There are clothes, shoes, furniture, lots of items.....our house will be open from 11 - 3 for collection. 38 West View Road, Westmere. It's the peach coloured house with no number on the letter box.

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