Westmere, Auckland

1568 days ago

Why do Auckland trains have to go slow for six months?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland trains will be less frequent and travel slower for six months while Kiwirail urgently repairs and replaces nearly half of the city's tracks. Will this affect you? Read the story below:

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1568 days ago

Lock-in Reading! The Inside Hustle - Top 5 Lockdown reads in Good Magazine

Joanna from Westmere

Hi everyone,
I have hard copies of my book The Inside Hustle available for a lock down neighbour special of $29.99 (RRP $34.99) and FREE contactless delivery. Men & women have been equally loving this book!

Reviews:

"Have just finished this superb book. As an ex travelling man I related … View more
Hi everyone,
I have hard copies of my book The Inside Hustle available for a lock down neighbour special of $29.99 (RRP $34.99) and FREE contactless delivery. Men & women have been equally loving this book!

Reviews:

"Have just finished this superb book. As an ex travelling man I related perfectly to the life Walden leads. Highly recommend." Robert

"What a perfect pandemic read! It was exactly what I needed to hear when I needed to hear it the most. The author took me on a fantastic journey through the world and into the soul. I laughed, I cried, and then I laughed some more. Joanna's brutally honest description of searching for that "something", only to be left feeling empty beautifully put into words what I've been feeling forever. Love, love, LOVE!" KatieBro

"Jo's personal journey really resonated with me. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and I laughed out loud and cried tears throughout. It is an easy holiday read and can be read just as a travel book alhough I got hugely more out of it than that. It was an emotional and fun journey. A must read that I thoroughly recommend." Paul

"A perfect read in these strange times. Joanna’s book was the perfect unputdownable escape from lockdown life. Not only does she tell a fantastic story of her travels and experiences that makes for an entertaining read but she ponders a lot of questions about our life’s and purpose in a refreshing and honest style. Perfect book for self reflection on our own path and how we may wish to live more connected to the magic of nature once we are out." Caro

"Brilliant! A tour de force! A beautiful journey to find herself where Joanna takes you on an intimate, honest and also hilarious search that touches you in a very special way. A must read in these uncertain times." Akio

"Wow just Wow! I loved every minute of this wonderful book. No holds barred as Joanna takes you through her spiritual & personal journey from 9/11 New York to the Camino in Spain & everything in between. Written with such a refreshing & quirky outlook, so raw at times, and spellbinding throughout. There are certainly no dull moments in both the content & her magical writing style. Left me thirsting for more at every page, and the revelations I felt at the end were personally emotional for me. A must read for anyone looking for the deeper meaning in all of our life’s journeys in so many ways. I look forward to a follow up." Jackie

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1568 days ago

Have you waited in line for hours at a testing station?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. Queues at the St Luke's Covid-19 station stretched back almost a kilometre on Thursday. It follows massive demand for testing on Wednesday, leaving people waiting hours in line across the region. Have you waited hours in line to be tested or been held up in the resulting … View moreHi neighbours. Queues at the St Luke's Covid-19 station stretched back almost a kilometre on Thursday. It follows massive demand for testing on Wednesday, leaving people waiting hours in line across the region. Have you waited hours in line to be tested or been held up in the resulting traffic?

1569 days ago

Coronavirus: Mount Albert Grammar School student positive for Covid-19

Danielle Clent

A student of Auckland’s Mount Albert Grammar School has tested positive for coronavirus.
The news follows four family members testing positive for Covid-19 in the community and the country moving alert levels.
On Wednesday, Auckland was placed in alert level 3 while the rest of the country … View more
A student of Auckland’s Mount Albert Grammar School has tested positive for coronavirus.
The news follows four family members testing positive for Covid-19 in the community and the country moving alert levels.
On Wednesday, Auckland was placed in alert level 3 while the rest of the country was ...

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1569 days ago

Are granny flats a good retirement option?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family … View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family member, we'd like to hear about why a granny flat was right for you. What was the process of getting one and learning to live together like? If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1569 days ago

Airbnb ?...holiday accommodation ?

Debra from Herne Bay

Hi Community ,
As things are changing yet again and once again we find ourselves in a situation of uncertainty , I'm wondering if any Airbnb or holiday accomodation owners would like the stability of a regular weekly income for a minimum of 12 months ...

HI I'm Debra Harris and … View more
Hi Community ,
As things are changing yet again and once again we find ourselves in a situation of uncertainty , I'm wondering if any Airbnb or holiday accomodation owners would like the stability of a regular weekly income for a minimum of 12 months ...

HI I'm Debra Harris and amongst other things I am a professional House and animal carer.
I have spent the last two years House sitting all over NZ and latterly Europe and prior to Covid I had sits booked right through until November. Understandably they have all been cancelled and I found myself needing to think of a strategy for at least 12 months.
As the lease comes to an end in my current rental I would love to secure something as soon as possible .
I am in need of a rental property and my wish list is :

*2 bedroom ....
*A House , apartment or a townhouse ...
*Partly furnished ,
*Light and warm
*A minimum 12 month lease

I come with 15 impeccable references , all of whom are happy to offer verbal references to support the written ones . I am a non smoker and have no pets .

Please be in touch if you have or you know of or know someone who may have something suitable for me to hunker down in for 12 months until I can resume my fabulous lifestyle :)...

Email debraharrisnz29@gmail.com..

Have a nice day, stay safe and stay well ..

Kindest regards
Debra

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1569 days ago

Extending inside living to outside

The Louvre Company

Hi Neighbours,

We provide motorised roof louvres, from start to finish. A motorised roof louvre is a roof that can open and close, has an integrated gutter system and is operable via remote control. We also do fixed louvres and operable louvres.

Pay 50% deposit and get 10% off quoted price. … View more
Hi Neighbours,

We provide motorised roof louvres, from start to finish. A motorised roof louvre is a roof that can open and close, has an integrated gutter system and is operable via remote control. We also do fixed louvres and operable louvres.

Pay 50% deposit and get 10% off quoted price. Valid till 31st August 2020. NZ made and Designed.

info@thelouvrecompany.co.nz
0800 852 669 (TLD NOW)
Visit us online

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1569 days ago

Solid Steel 4 Drawer Filing Cabinet

Helena from Morningside

Large solid steel 4 draw filing cabinet. I have had this for years and just updated mine. Does anyone want it? No key for it and a bit of paint off but other than that it is in good condition ONLY $30 PICK UP MORNINGSIDE

Price: $30

1569 days ago

Huge Storage Container/Travel case

Helena from Morningside

HUGE STURDY STORAGE BOX / EQUIPMENT TRAVEL CASE ON WHEELS 58X115X130
This storage box is very large and holds at least 100kg. It is on wheels and lockable. It would be ideal to store either personal effects or equipment or tools. It is 58 deep x 115 long x 123 high (without wheels) or 130 high with… View more
HUGE STURDY STORAGE BOX / EQUIPMENT TRAVEL CASE ON WHEELS 58X115X130
This storage box is very large and holds at least 100kg. It is on wheels and lockable. It would be ideal to store either personal effects or equipment or tools. It is 58 deep x 115 long x 123 high (without wheels) or 130 high with wheels.

Pick up is Morningside Drive. Sandringham

Price: $380

1570 days ago

Health Minister Chris Hipkins urges Aucklanders to wear face masks

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Health Minister Chris Hipkins is telling Aucklanders to wear a face mask as the city heads into an alert level 3 lockdown today.

“My advice to everyone watching this is: ‘Wear one’,” Hipkins told Stuff.

He said the Government was still working on legal issues around making… View more
Hi neighbours,

Health Minister Chris Hipkins is telling Aucklanders to wear a face mask as the city heads into an alert level 3 lockdown today.

“My advice to everyone watching this is: ‘Wear one’,” Hipkins told Stuff.

He said the Government was still working on legal issues around making masks compulsory.


A legal order under the new Covid-19 legislation would be issued on Wednesday. This would give legal effect to the alert levels in Auckland and the rest of the country.

Click here to read more.

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