Westmere, Auckland

1745 days ago

Plentiful plants and gardening expertise at Alberton Market Day!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Its Alberton Market Day in two weeks on Sunday 8 March! Experience our quaint market featuring specialty produce and crafts with music, workshops, artisan food stalls and a vintage tearoom!

Its late summer and if things are a starting to bolt in your garden come along to learn all about … View more
Its Alberton Market Day in two weeks on Sunday 8 March! Experience our quaint market featuring specialty produce and crafts with music, workshops, artisan food stalls and a vintage tearoom!

Its late summer and if things are a starting to bolt in your garden come along to learn all about 'Growing From Seed' with Katrina Wolff from Blue Borage in a free talk at 12:30! Katrina will be at the market all day talking about composting and bio-dynamic gardening and demonstrating seed saving - collect some to take away.

Writer and gardening guru Lynda Hallinan will also be on site with copies of her latest book "Damson From Hedgerow to Harvest" and gorgeous offerings from her garden. Lynda is a fount of knowledge and is always happy to chat at share tips.

Boutique nurseries Admore Herbs & Seedlings and Puriri Lane will have beautiful plants for sale and Marcia from Composed Confusion will have pot plants and macrame hangers.

As always there will be unique specialty produce and crafts presented by the artisans, chefs, bakers and makers themselves; a selection of top food trucks providing lots delicious options for lunch or brunch; live music and kids activities. Don't miss it!

Alberton Market Day, Sunday 8 March, 10am-2pm. 100 Mt Albert Rd. FREE ENTRY

1732 days ago

Decorate in style and save

Resene

Get decorating and $ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or … View more
Get decorating and $ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or what prep is required, Resene staff can help you every step of the way.

Resene products are designed and made in NZ and have been since Resene started in Wellington over 70 years ago.

Come in and get inspired to make the most of your home.
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1732 days ago

Fancy growing your own curry spices?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

One Auckland gardener has done just that! In this week's issue of Get Growing we also have top tips on drying and storing herbs, crops you can sow and grow now and the best spots to grow lemongrass. We also invite you to take part in NZ Gardener's citizen science trial on how home … View moreOne Auckland gardener has done just that! In this week's issue of Get Growing we also have top tips on drying and storing herbs, crops you can sow and grow now and the best spots to grow lemongrass. We also invite you to take part in NZ Gardener's citizen science trial on how home compostable plastics break down in composting systems.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here: t.comms.stuff.co.nz...

Happy gardening!

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1732 days ago

Only 3 weeks to go until Neighbours Day Aotearoa kicks off!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, … View more
One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, he hosted a free barbecue at a park with the support of their local New Zealand Police to bring neighbours together to discuss setting it up. Every group is different in how it chooses to operate. Our policy is whatever works best for your area!

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1732 days ago

Open and Honest: Talking to children about sex, sensuality and sexuality

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

We are excited to be hosting Open and Honest: Talking to children about sex, sensuality and sexuality on Saturday 14 March, 2020. This half day workshop is for parents and caregivers and will be run by Family Planning.

Develop the skills and learn information to support you to be the first … View more
We are excited to be hosting Open and Honest: Talking to children about sex, sensuality and sexuality on Saturday 14 March, 2020. This half day workshop is for parents and caregivers and will be run by Family Planning.

Develop the skills and learn information to support you to be the first sexuality educator of your children and teenagers.

This is an all genders workshop. To enrol, go to our website www.awc.org.nz... or email us on info@womenz.org.nz. Payment is expected upon enrolment and the cost is $5 per person.

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1732 days ago

Decision on resource consent notification for proposed national Erebus memorial

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

A decision has been made by an independent commissioner on the resource consent notification for the proposed national Erebus memorial at Dove-Myer Robinson Park. Click 'Read More' for the full story.

1733 days ago

How much water do you use?

Watercare

Every day, we use water for drinking, bathing, cleaning, cooking and gardening.

Water flows so freely from our taps that we don’t give it a second thought. Every drop has been on an incredible journey from the water source to the treatment plant, several reservoirs and pipes.

This means tap… View more
Every day, we use water for drinking, bathing, cleaning, cooking and gardening.

Water flows so freely from our taps that we don’t give it a second thought. Every drop has been on an incredible journey from the water source to the treatment plant, several reservoirs and pipes.

This means tap water is precious, so we’re encouraging Aucklanders to use water wisely.

You can find a number of water-wise tips at waterforlife.org.nz. But, before you do that ponder this, how much water do you think Aucklanders use every day? Click on the video below to find out!
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1733 days ago

Fun Kids Kitchen Appliances-Slushie Maker

Carolyn from Mount Albert

Yes it is still hot enough for a slushie!! This cool machine makes fine shaved ice for your own slushie cones or drinks. Just add the water and syrup. Great for kids parties or for hot summer days cool offs. Can do the ice for adults drinks as well! Again made from sunbeam a household name. Not … View moreYes it is still hot enough for a slushie!! This cool machine makes fine shaved ice for your own slushie cones or drinks. Just add the water and syrup. Great for kids parties or for hot summer days cool offs. Can do the ice for adults drinks as well! Again made from sunbeam a household name. Not used much so blades still sharp. Pick up is Mt Albert. Phone 0212980597.

Price: $20

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1733 days ago

Selling Fun Kids Kitchen Appliances-Chocolate Fountain Fondue

Carolyn from Mount Albert

This one not so easy to find but a treat that everyone loves. Add chocolate and some cooking oil and switch on the element in the base and before you know it you will have a chocolate sauce swirling fountain to dip fresh fruit and marshmallows in. A real kids party hit. Pick up is Mt. Albert.

Price: $30

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1733 days ago

Selling Fun Kids Kitchen Appliances-Milkshake machine

Carolyn from Mount Albert

Makes great milkshakes. Great for the kids section of the kitchen. Great for parties or special treat nights. make a milkshake or a smoothie. Comes with milkshake metal cup. Pick up is Mt Albert. Phone 0212980587 if you want to make a purchase. $90 new.

Price: $25

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1733 days ago

Selling Fun Children's Kitchen Appliances-Cup Cake Machine

Carolyn from Mount Albert

Cup cake maker with reusable silicone cupcake baking cups. Let your 6+ child bake with you till they can make their own cupcakes. Fun for cup cake parties or whipping up a small number of cupcakes for the school lunch in 10 minutes on the bench top. Makes yummy moist cupcakes. $89 new. I'm … View moreCup cake maker with reusable silicone cupcake baking cups. Let your 6+ child bake with you till they can make their own cupcakes. Fun for cup cake parties or whipping up a small number of cupcakes for the school lunch in 10 minutes on the bench top. Makes yummy moist cupcakes. $89 new. I'm adding the cupcake baking cups as well. My daughter is selling this to buy a replacement puppy has we had to put our 12 year old dog down that she loved. Hope we can find a quick buyer. Pick up is Mt. Albert. Text me if you are interested 0212980587.

Price: $50

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