Westmere, Auckland

Entered our Christmas decorations competition yet?

Entered our Christmas decorations competition yet?

Share a photo of your festive abode and be in to win a spot prize.

1849 days ago

Owha the leopard seal up to her old tricks

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Owha's back! Auckland's resident leopard seal took a suspected bullet to the face a few weeks back, which had a lot of people worried.

Luckily it looks like she's pulled through, if a video of her frolicking in Westhaven Marina is anything to go by (click the … View more
Kia ora neighbours, Owha's back! Auckland's resident leopard seal took a suspected bullet to the face a few weeks back, which had a lot of people worried.

Luckily it looks like she's pulled through, if a video of her frolicking in Westhaven Marina is anything to go by (click the link to view).

Thanks to Crispin Middleton from Seacology NZ for the video - he watched her playing for 20 minutes on Wednesday morning and said she looked happy and well.

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1852 days ago

Drunk and disorderly at Friday Jams - what did you see?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, thousands of people crammed into Western Springs on Sunday night for Friday Jams - which meant throngs of drunk people filling the streets afterwards, with reports of people urinating on people's property, obstructing traffic and loud and antisocial behaviour. Did you see … View moreKia ora neighbours, thousands of people crammed into Western Springs on Sunday night for Friday Jams - which meant throngs of drunk people filling the streets afterwards, with reports of people urinating on people's property, obstructing traffic and loud and antisocial behaviour. Did you see anything? Comment below or email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

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1849 days ago

Government plan to improve accessibility in housing draws skepticism from disability advocates

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours,

Advocates are skeptical of a government promise to increase the accessible housing stock after an “opportunity was ignored” in the Building Act reforms.

Do you think the government is serious about addressing the shortage of accessible homes?

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1849 days ago

Worm juice for sale for a good cause

Arno Grueber from Cookease Project

We are selling worm juice, 1 bottle for $3; 2 for $5. The funds raised go towards a group of adults experiencing mental health challenges willing to support their local community. We are based in 103 Richardson Rd, Mt Albert, phone 027 285 1135, email: arno.grueber@emergeaotearoa.org.nz, pick up … View moreWe are selling worm juice, 1 bottle for $3; 2 for $5. The funds raised go towards a group of adults experiencing mental health challenges willing to support their local community. We are based in 103 Richardson Rd, Mt Albert, phone 027 285 1135, email: arno.grueber@emergeaotearoa.org.nz, pick up preferred, but could deliver to the neighbourhood.

Negotiable

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1849 days ago

Old bikes wanted

Arno Grueber from Cookease Project

We are looking for old bikes you don't need anymore to raise funds for our charity to support hungry kids in schools. We are based in 103 Richardson Rd, Mt Albert, we are also happy to pick up bikes that you don't require anymore, phone: 847 9202

Free

1849 days ago

Celebrating 90 years

The Team from Auckland Museum

Imagine receiving this pamphlet in your letterbox. Would you be compelled to donate?

In 1923 this was sent out to Auckland's citizens, requesting help to raise the remaining £50,000 of the total £200,000 which was needed to build the new Auckland War Memorial Museum. It included a call … View more
Imagine receiving this pamphlet in your letterbox. Would you be compelled to donate?

In 1923 this was sent out to Auckland's citizens, requesting help to raise the remaining £50,000 of the total £200,000 which was needed to build the new Auckland War Memorial Museum. It included a call to donate, initial drawings of the planned Museum and a list of early donors.

The people of Auckland came through and all the funds were raised! The new Auckland Museum was opened on 28 November 1929.

We’re celebrating 90 years of Auckland Museum in Auckland Domain. Read more about the origins of the building here.
Learn more

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1849 days ago

Feed a family in need this Christmas

Christmas Box

Christmas is all about sharing time, gifts and good food with family and friends. Sadly, this isn’t always a reality for many Kiwis. Statistics show that one in five Kiwi children are living in households without access to enough (healthy) food.

You can make a difference. By donating a … View more
Christmas is all about sharing time, gifts and good food with family and friends. Sadly, this isn’t always a reality for many Kiwis. Statistics show that one in five Kiwi children are living in households without access to enough (healthy) food.

You can make a difference. By donating a Christmas Box, for only $30, you will contribute to feeding a family of four to six people for up to a week!

“Without Christmas Box, we would not be having Christmas. We can now have Christmas dinner and enough food to last for a while. You have brought joy to our family and smiles on our kids faces.” – Christmas Box recipient.
Donate Today

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1851 days ago

Will you take part in the Old4New lifejacket campaign?

Denise Piper Reporter from Central Leader

Coastguard is trading old lifejackets for a discount on a new one, with the Old4New van coming to Auckland Outboard Boating Club on Saturday November 30. Will you take part? Why or why not?

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1850 days ago

Great NZ Santa Run

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🎅🏼 Entries are now open for the 2019 Great NZ Santa Run!!

A 2-3km fun run/walk in a Santa suit!

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1850 days ago

The NZ House & Garden House Tours are selling fast!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin. For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring, please visit our website.

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