Westmere, Auckland

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1826 days ago

GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE!!! This Saturday 8am - 4 Westmere Crescent, Westmere

Susan from Westmere

Hi Neighbours,

We're about to the have the garage sale of the year! Okay, well actually it's a big tent in our back garden but the bargains are just as good!

Come and grab a bargain for Christmas... lots of beautiful items that would make lovely gifts, furniture to accommodate all the … View more
Hi Neighbours,

We're about to the have the garage sale of the year! Okay, well actually it's a big tent in our back garden but the bargains are just as good!

Come and grab a bargain for Christmas... lots of beautiful items that would make lovely gifts, furniture to accommodate all the extra Christmas guests and household items to beautify your home.

It's taken a few years growing 2 families, but Susan and Dave are finally blending homes, and that's the cue for you to come and help move some of this mountain of excellent furniture, household goods, clothing and almost anything you can think of.
Our lovely homes in Epsom and Grey Lynn are downsizing to charming Westmere YAY, and guess what.... we can't fit it all in... we will happily swap our lovely items for your hard earned cash and spend it on our lazy cats and the garden... re-purpose, re-use and enjoyment for us all.

On the furniture side we have so many large items that we will be unable to bring them all to the sale... however, we will provide photos and arrange where we can for you to view prior. Priority will be given though to those who are happy to do like Trademe, i.e. pay then collect.

All the items are from clean and smoke free homes, are well maintained and cared for and will give many more years of service.

UP FOR SALE ARE:-
Lounge Suite - 3, 2 and 1
Dining Suite - 6 seater
F & P Washer
F & P Fridge Freezer
Sony Bravia 40 inch TV
TV Cabinet
Queen Bed base and mattress - spare bed so low quality
Bedroom Suite - 6 drawer lowboy, 2 x 2 drawer bedsides, large mirror
Queen Bed frame and mattress - excellent condition
Masterchef 2 burner BBQ
2 x French Bergere chairs, linen
Oak extendable table 4-8 seater
8 oak chairs
2 oak chairs with arms
large desk with computer tray
2 x long mirrors
2 x CD racks
tall display or CD rack with drawer
Oak Dresser, 6 drawer with double cupboard painted aubergine
2 x IKEA side storage tables
Metal slat style bed frame for Queen bed
1 x wall hung bedhead - originally from The Spencer on Byron
2 x tall lamps - originally from The Spencer on Byron
2 x Art Deco large cream table lamps
2 x none matching swedish wooden lamps
collapsible clothing rail
I'm sure I've forgotten something....

on top of that, we have.....

loads of household linens
Household goods
Small microwave
Rice cooker
Top range juicer
Blender
Sandwich press
Cushions
Blankets
Kitchen items
Glasses
Jugs
Large floor rug
Small floor rugs
Pictures
Towels
Luggage
Office Equipment and accessories
Candle holders

and the list goes on....
and on....
and on....

Honestly, if I was looking for a great buy before Christmas I'd be heading to our place on Saturday morning with my pocket full of jingling coins and folding stuff.

If you buy a large amount we're happy to do online banking (and Dave may even wear a Santa hat) ... but please feel free to empty your coin trays, piggy banks and wallets as cash would be a lot easier, thanks.

If you're interested in the furniture you can either take a chance and look at the photos on the day or if you're super super keen then you meet me at the storage locker tomorrow morning at 7am! It's in Grey Lynn... PM me if you want to help shift this stuff so I don't have too!
There's obviously a bit of dismantling to be done with some of the furniture and some of the bigger items are heavy... we'll help where we can but you'll probably get the girl so bring the muscles for the lifting.

Some of the furniture is also still in an apartment in Grey Lynn (Richmond Rd near Gypsy) ... small condition is that you will need to pay to hold, then collect anytime from Monday morning to Thursday lunchtime next week (9-12 December) ... sorry, but we've had people flake before and we cannot find enough hours to get back there until Monday morning... it's silly season!!

Any questions as all, then please message me back here, or call me on 021 149 7373.

Please help us re-home all these items, they need lovely new homes.

Happy bargain hunting... Susan 021 149 7373

1825 days ago

What type of wasp?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Hi everyone, today we are linking to two stories, one which explains the paper wasp which we find in abundance in urban areas, and the other which talks about the common and German wasp which dominates our forests and recreational areas. We'll also talk about how to deal with these nasty … View moreHi everyone, today we are linking to two stories, one which explains the paper wasp which we find in abundance in urban areas, and the other which talks about the common and German wasp which dominates our forests and recreational areas. We'll also talk about how to deal with these nasty predators. If you destroy a nest, take a pic and upload your image with the hastag #waspwipeout! But be careful! For paper wasps click here: bit.ly... For common and German wasps click here: bit.ly...

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1825 days ago

The Briscoes Christmas Roadie

Briscoes

With Christmas just around the corner, we're as excited as you are. This season, the Briscoes lady will be travelling around New Zealand on a Christmas roadie.

Be sure to pop in to your local store and say hello between 8th and 14 December.

Visit briscoes.co.nz for more details.

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1825 days ago

Lovers of Ancient Greek history and classics, put this date in your diary!

The Team from Auckland Museum

We're very excited to announce we are bringing the major international exhibition Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes exclusively to Auckland next July, from the British Museum. This is the first time these ancient relics, including one of the seven wonders of the world, have … View moreWe're very excited to announce we are bringing the major international exhibition Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes exclusively to Auckland next July, from the British Museum. This is the first time these ancient relics, including one of the seven wonders of the world, have travelled to New Zealand.

Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes open: Friday 3 July to Sunday 18 October 2020. In partnership with the National Museum of Australia in Canberra and the Western Australian Museum and with support from ATEED.

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1827 days ago

Poll: Do you include your pet on the gift shopping list?

Neighbourly.co.nz

For some, giving their furry friend a sneaky piece of ham under the table is enough, but for others, buying and wrapping a Christmas present for their pet is tradition. Whether it be some edible treats, a new comfy bed, or an awesome outdoor toy for summer - do you include your pet on the gift … View moreFor some, giving their furry friend a sneaky piece of ham under the table is enough, but for others, buying and wrapping a Christmas present for their pet is tradition. Whether it be some edible treats, a new comfy bed, or an awesome outdoor toy for summer - do you include your pet on the gift shopping list? Vote in the poll below.

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Do you include your pet on the gift shopping list?
  • 21.8% Absolutely - I spoil them rotten
    21.8% Complete
  • 40.5% I buy something small - I don’t go overboard
    40.5% Complete
  • 13.6% Nope - pressies are for the people
    13.6% Complete
  • 24% I don’t have a pet
    24% Complete
499 votes
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1826 days ago

Last two weeks for Mainly Music

Jane from Mount Albert

It's bring a friend day tomorrow at Mainly Music. Two families for the $5 entry fee. We have live music, bubbles and make your own bells. Come on down to 27 St Jude St.at 10am. Christmas party is next week. Dress up as your favourite Christmas person or animal (or not). Entry by gold coin and … View moreIt's bring a friend day tomorrow at Mainly Music. Two families for the $5 entry fee. We have live music, bubbles and make your own bells. Come on down to 27 St Jude St.at 10am. Christmas party is next week. Dress up as your favourite Christmas person or animal (or not). Entry by gold coin and bring an unwrapped gift for a family in need if you can

1836 days ago

E-Scooters - Petition, Footpaths4feet. For your interest and action

Paula from Freemans Bay

E-scooters and similar lightweight, small, convenient types of electric vehicles could transform our transport system making urban transport less polluting, less noisy, less space-consuming, less dominating of our urban spaces.

But they need to be used in the right places and that isn't on … View more
E-scooters and similar lightweight, small, convenient types of electric vehicles could transform our transport system making urban transport less polluting, less noisy, less space-consuming, less dominating of our urban spaces.

But they need to be used in the right places and that isn't on footpaths.

With e-scooters being allowed on footpaths in Auckland for another period, as well as in other major and increasingly smaller centres, the threat to pedestrian safety and feeling of safety is getting more severe. This is particularly the case for older people, people caring for young children, and temporary or permanently disabled people but affects everyone who uses footpaths.

If people aren't safe or don't feel safe on footpaths then they are less likely to use them. For many people who depend on footpaths to get about, this could deprive them of the ability to go shopping, visit friends, get to work and to be part of their communities. Others may be put off walking for exercise which makes a hugely important contribution to maintaining people's health.

'We support these new forms of mobility but only if they are kept off footpaths. Footpaths are for people on foot and for people using mobility aids such as wheelchairs and white canes. Vehicles capable of high speeds (25-45 km/h) are incompatible with people capable of walking at only 3-5km/h. There is no way to enforce speed limits on footpaths so thinking it's okay as long as riders don't go more than 10 km/h is nonsense. And relying on people being caring and considerate is naivety.' says Dr. Chris Teo-Sherrell, convenor of the Footpaths4feet coalition.

The Footpaths4feet coalition* is running a petition to Parliament asking it to ensure that there are safe places created on-road for e-scooters and other such vehicles to use and that they be banned from being ridden on footpaths.

This is the final week for the petition and we encourage everyone concerned about keeping footpaths safe to sign it on the parliamentary petitions webpage (search for footpaths4feet on Parliament's frontpage www.parliament.nz... )

The Footpaths4feet coalition* is made up of Living Streets Aotearoa, Grey Power, Age Concern NZ, CCS Disability Action, Alzheimers NZ, Blind and Low Vision NZ, Association of Blind Citizens, Visual Impairment Charitable Trust Aotearoa, Retina NZ, Deaf Action, Health Action Trust, Dunedin Pedestrian Action Network, Disabled Persons Assembly

1826 days ago

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1826 days ago

Would you apply for this job?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, a central Auckland startup is hiring a "director of fun". The job will involve planning and organising fun activities for staff to ensure they enjoy work. The business' director says he created the position, which has a base salary of $60,000, plus a share of profits, … View moreHi neighbours, a central Auckland startup is hiring a "director of fun". The job will involve planning and organising fun activities for staff to ensure they enjoy work. The business' director says he created the position, which has a base salary of $60,000, plus a share of profits, to ensure the company attracted and retained the best talent. What do you think? What perks would you like at your work place?

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