Weymouth, Auckland

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2331 days ago

Interested in a career in health? Check out district health nurse and Miss Samoa NZ Fonoifafo Seumanu-Mcfarland's inspirational story

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

Although being a nurse and a beauty queen seems worlds apart, for public health nurse and Miss Samoa NZ Fonoifafo Seumanu-Mcfarland, both roles align to serving her community and making a positive difference. Check out her story in the link below.

Fono is also a former student of the Health … View more
Although being a nurse and a beauty queen seems worlds apart, for public health nurse and Miss Samoa NZ Fonoifafo Seumanu-Mcfarland, both roles align to serving her community and making a positive difference. Check out her story in the link below.

Fono is also a former student of the Health Science Academy programme and Programme W&AT! - supporting Pacific students to study health. For more information on how the team at Programme W&AT! can support you/your rangatahi into a health career, visit their Facebook page in the link below.

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2331 days ago

Rangitoto Meringue Puff #2

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

With lemon curd mousse, caramel lava, popcorn ‘basalt’ And crumbled chocolate shortbread. An Auckland Food Story!

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2331 days ago

2007 Toyota RAV4

Prudhvi Krishna from Manurewa

2007 Toyota RAV4
In good condition only 67000km
Regularly serviced, no issues
All mechanical inspections welcome
Txt or call me on 0211424042

Price: $12,000

2332 days ago

What does it cost to stay warm at home?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And … View more
If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And while it's no shock that firing up a 2Kw electric heater doesn't come cheap, the price of a warm bed for a toasty night's sleep might surprise you. Check out the full rundown, including electric blankets, hot showers, heated towel rails and more, here.

2332 days ago

Unsure where to have baby? Meet the whaanau at Botany Downs Birthing Unit!

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

If you're a pregnant mama in Counties Manukau or know of someone who is, then Botany Downs Birthing Unit is a great place to have pepi. The team are highly skilled and welcome you like whaanau.

Give them a call on 09 259 5032 for more information or pop in to see the team. Check out the video… View more
If you're a pregnant mama in Counties Manukau or know of someone who is, then Botany Downs Birthing Unit is a great place to have pepi. The team are highly skilled and welcome you like whaanau.

Give them a call on 09 259 5032 for more information or pop in to see the team. Check out the video of the team in the Vimeo link below.

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2332 days ago

When was the last time you wrote a letter by hand?

The Team from Auckland Museum

Can you imagine paper being so sparse and contact between loved ones so infrequent that you'd use every last inch of paper when writing letters?

Such was the case in the early 1800s when New Zealand faced a paper famine. Letter writing was essential to keep in touch but with such limited … View more
Can you imagine paper being so sparse and contact between loved ones so infrequent that you'd use every last inch of paper when writing letters?

Such was the case in the early 1800s when New Zealand faced a paper famine. Letter writing was essential to keep in touch but with such limited paper available the technique of 'crossed letters' was adopted.

The writer would turn the page ninety degrees after finishing a page and add a second layer of text.

Read more about this fascinating writing form here.
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2333 days ago

Roofing

Jenny from Clover Park

Hi there, I am looking for someone to come and look at my garage roof that is leaking. Can anyone recommend someone please

2334 days ago

Poll: Is Auckland a great city for tourists?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hello neighbours,

After journalist Brook Sabin wrote on Stuff that Auckland's Queen St is a disappointment for visiting tourists, fellow travel writer Jake Howie came to our largest city's defence.

Read Brook's opinion piece: stuff.co.nz...
Read Jake's response: … View more
Hello neighbours,

After journalist Brook Sabin wrote on Stuff that Auckland's Queen St is a disappointment for visiting tourists, fellow travel writer Jake Howie came to our largest city's defence.

Read Brook's opinion piece: stuff.co.nz...
Read Jake's response: stuff.co.nz...

Who do you agree with?

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Is Auckland a great city for tourists?
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 58.5% No
    58.5% Complete
501 votes
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