Westmere, Auckland

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

979 days ago

World Maths Day

NumberWorks'nWords Grey Lynn

Whether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the … View moreWhether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the overall stress involved in succeeding. But don’t let that be intimidating!

World Maths Day is a chance to test your skills, practice maths, and get involved in a worldwide event that celebrates the history of maths to improve the lives of students, parents, and teachers everywhere.

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979 days ago

An update on our awesome team in the Ukraine

The Team from NZ Compare

NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in … View more
NZ Compare proudly employ a workforce of incredibly talented and devoted individuals, who make up our website and technology development team. These individuals are based through out the Ukraine.

Like the rest of the world, we have been closely monitoring the terrible events unfolding in Ukraine and are in daily meetings with our staff to confirm their safety and well-being.

Our wonderful developers are facing a climate of unpredictability, we felt it was our responsibility to ensure you, our wonderful Neighbours were both aware and understanding that this environment may cause delays to the many projects we have in the works for 2022.

To show support of our brilliant team, we have temporarily changed our logo on our NZ Compare website. WHICH has also been recently refreshed and looking better than ever thanks to this very team! Go check it out!

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980 days ago

Do you have a great walnut recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for walnut recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before March 28, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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980 days ago

Agitator please

Klaas from Mount Albert

Wanted,

Old style wringer washing machine AGITATOR please anyone.

Please see included photo. Current machine given up the ghost and are now trying to revive the old one..

Thanks in advance.  :)

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980 days ago

Agitator please

Klaas from Mount Albert

Wanted,

Old style wringer washing machine AGITATOR please anyone.

Please see included photo. Current machine given up the ghost and are now trying to revive the old one..

Thanks in advance.  :)

Free

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981 days ago

Small Sideboard Cabinet

Tony from Grey Lynn

TAKEN.


Small flat pack assembled sideboard in Pine veneer.

1 metre long x 40cm deep x 50cm high. Actual cabinet 36cm minus legs.

Is in good but used condition and has repaired hinge, hence white dots.

Free. Message to pickup.

Free

981 days ago

Dog cone

Paul from Ponsonby

Would suit small to medium dog - pick up Ponsonby

Free

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981 days ago

Making room to grow

The Team from Auckland Council

Tāmaki Makaurau is changing to support more housing choices. Find out about the government’s new housing direction and what it means for Auckland in 2022

www.youtube.com...

981 days ago

Ponsonby Park - the civic space at 254 Ponsonby Road (Liquor King site)

Jennifer from Ponsonby

Don't forget to complete your submission in support of Ponsonby Park, the new civic space at 254 Ponsonby Road (currently the Liquor King site). The consultation closes in just one week - so why not do it now? Scroll down to Question 6 and request that Ponsonby Park is started NOW.
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Don't forget to complete your submission in support of Ponsonby Park, the new civic space at 254 Ponsonby Road (currently the Liquor King site). The consultation closes in just one week - so why not do it now? Scroll down to Question 6 and request that Ponsonby Park is started NOW.
akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

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981 days ago

Torrential rain and thunderstorms across Auckland

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

The severe weather is causing hazardous conditions across Auckland with torrential rain and surface flooding, thunderstorms, and gusts of 90 km/h in exposed areas.

Emergency services are assisting with incidents including vehicle collisions, a submerged car in Northcote and a collapsed roof at … View more
The severe weather is causing hazardous conditions across Auckland with torrential rain and surface flooding, thunderstorms, and gusts of 90 km/h in exposed areas.

Emergency services are assisting with incidents including vehicle collisions, a submerged car in Northcote and a collapsed roof at Point Chevalier Countdown.

Orewa College and Red Beach School have closed for the day and moved towards online learning due to the heavy weather in north Auckland causing a health and safety issue.

More than 4000 lighting strikes have been recorded in Auckland and lower Northland from 7am to 8am, and more than 700 in five minutes.

Police are urging motorists to take care when driving, slow down and drive to the conditions looking out for potential hazards until conditions ease.

Stay up to date with the forecast on the MetService Website.

981 days ago

World Poetry Day

NumberWorks'nWords Grey Lynn

In 1999, World Poetry Day was introduced, with the aim of promoting the reading, writing, publishing, and teaching of poetry around the world.

It is an opportunity to appreciate the power of poetry and how it can capture the creative spirit of the human mind.

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982 days ago

Do you have views on the covid response, immigration or the media?

Brett from Ponsonby

I am a postgraduate student at the University of Auckland and I need your help! I am seeking participants for an online survey on how residents of New Zealand feel about government, immigration, the media, the Covid response, and other issues. It is important we know how people feel about these … View moreI am a postgraduate student at the University of Auckland and I need your help! I am seeking participants for an online survey on how residents of New Zealand feel about government, immigration, the media, the Covid response, and other issues. It is important we know how people feel about these issues. The survey is completely anonymous, should take no more than three to four minutes to complete and you can enter the draw for a $50 prize. Follow the link below. Thank you in advance!


auckland.au1.qualtrics.com...

The University of Auckland Human Participants Ethics Committee approved this survey on 05 March 2020 (Reference Number 024260)

988 days ago

Annual Budget 2022/2023

The Team from Auckland Council

Have you had your say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023?

The 3 key issues are:
- Climate
- Budget pressures
- Waste service standardisation

The consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 28 March 2022.

Find out more information and Have Your Say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023 by clicking … View more
Have you had your say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023?

The 3 key issues are:
- Climate
- Budget pressures
- Waste service standardisation

The consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 28 March 2022.

Find out more information and Have Your Say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023 by clicking on 'Read More'.

#AKHaveYourSay

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982 days ago

Auckland Harbour Bridge Lane Closure Southbound

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

Hi neighbours, a heads-up that we’re carrying out essential maintenance on the southbound clip-on lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge during the week between 9.30pm and 5am from 20 March to 7 April. We’ll have the following signposted detour in place.
  
• Shelly Beach Rd southbound … View more
Hi neighbours, a heads-up that we’re carrying out essential maintenance on the southbound clip-on lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge during the week between 9.30pm and 5am from 20 March to 7 April. We’ll have the following signposted detour in place.
  
• Shelly Beach Rd southbound off-ramp will be closed, please use Fanshawe St off-ramp  

We’ll keep at least two lanes in both directions open. Thanks for your patience and understanding. 

The team at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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982 days ago

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!

Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.

Apply now.
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