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1702 days ago

Have you been using Zoom during the lockdown? You'll want to read this

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Are you using Zoom or other video conferencing software during the lockdown? Unfortunately, there have been several hacking incidents reported where trolls have joined strangers' Zoom meetings and streamed porn to the group or created other havoc. Luckily, you can change your … View moreHi neighbours, Are you using Zoom or other video conferencing software during the lockdown? Unfortunately, there have been several hacking incidents reported where trolls have joined strangers' Zoom meetings and streamed porn to the group or created other havoc. Luckily, you can change your settings to prevent this from happening. Here's some more information about some of the risks of Zoom and other video calling software and a quick guide on how to change your settings to prevent hacks.

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1695 days ago

Small businesses in your community need a hand!

SOS Business

Hi neighbours! SOS Business was set up to help local businesses in your community. It means you can buy gift cards from your favourite cafés, restaurants and service providers and then redeem them when they re-open after lockdown.

You can play a special part helping small businesses stay … View more
Hi neighbours! SOS Business was set up to help local businesses in your community. It means you can buy gift cards from your favourite cafés, restaurants and service providers and then redeem them when they re-open after lockdown.

You can play a special part helping small businesses stay afloat during this time. Spread the word to your friends and family so that we can help as many local businesses as we can.

Thanks for being a great neighbour by being a lifeline for businesses in your community.

PS - in case you were wondering, due to the success of SOS Café, and the number of other service businesses now on the Platform, the team have rebranded to SOS Business – Save Our Small Business!
Support a local business

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1697 days ago

Gutter boards

Ima from Grey Lynn

Does anyone have one of these ? Happy to buy if you. Or if you can knock one together seeings as we’re all home bound these days. Would love to show my 9 year old how to play this game. I remember I was pretty addicted to the game in primary and practiced at home on the one my dad knocked … View moreDoes anyone have one of these ? Happy to buy if you. Or if you can knock one together seeings as we’re all home bound these days. Would love to show my 9 year old how to play this game. I remember I was pretty addicted to the game in primary and practiced at home on the one my dad knocked together for me ! Priceless!!

1696 days ago

Making the most of your Easter staycation

The Team from Auckland Council

There are plenty of things you and your family can do this Easter weekend, with the majority done from the comfort of your home.

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1696 days ago

Auckland Council food distribution programme

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

This week, an estimated 3200 boxes of food and essential household goods will be dispatched to Auckland families in need. Phone 0800 22 22 96 if you need assistance.

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1696 days ago

Mayor Goff calls on Aucklanders to stay home this Easter

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Mayor Phil Goff is calling on Aucklanders to stay home, stay local and save lives this Easter.

“Staying at home is not just the right thing to do. It’s also the law, and it will be enforced,” Mayor Goff says.

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1696 days ago

Easter rubbish and recycling collections

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Kerbside rubbish and recycling collections continue as usual, with council using Ministry of Health advice to ensure public health is not at risk. From Good Friday until 17 April, collections are a day later. All collections return to normal on Monday 20 April.

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1696 days ago

Auckland architecture wows

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Here are some highlights from the shortlist for the Auckland Architecture Awards 2020. We have a particular soft spot for the tiny Point Wells Cricket Club by Pac Studio! And this new build in Remuera, Auckland.

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1696 days ago

Group Architects house in Devonport sold

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The same family has lived in this 1960s house designed by Group Architect Ivan Juriss since it was built. Now they are handing on the baton to a new family who will move in after the lockdown.

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1699 days ago

Meet Fonzie, the Cockatoo who spent 20 hours upside-down

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, He's famous on Instagram, but Fonzie the Cockatoo has a new claim to fame, after getting such a fright he landed on a powerline, giving his owner a 20-hour ordeal while he hung upside down. Read the happy ending :

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1696 days ago

Easter COVID-19 Update - Melissa Lee MP

Melissa Lee MP

Although my Parliamentary offices are closed during the lockdown my teams in Auckland and Wellington are happy to help if you need assistance during the weeks ahead, please get in touch with me at:

Melissa.lee@parliament.govt.nz or by phone on either 04 817 6636 (WGTN) or at 09 815 0278.

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Although my Parliamentary offices are closed during the lockdown my teams in Auckland and Wellington are happy to help if you need assistance during the weeks ahead, please get in touch with me at:

Melissa.lee@parliament.govt.nz or by phone on either 04 817 6636 (WGTN) or at 09 815 0278.

Best wishes for a lovely Easter with your bubble!

Melissa Lee MP
National List MP based in Mt Albert
Find out more

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1697 days ago

Join us for lunch and some new ideas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, it was great to see so many of you at our live lunch with NZ Home and Garden and NZ Gardener editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll. Thanks for stopping by :)

If you missed it, you can still drop in for a recap and see if Jo and Naomi answered your questions, here.

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