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64 days ago

Parnell Community Centre at Parnell Festival of Roses

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Come see us at the Parnell Festival of Roses this Sunday!
• Parnell Community Centre Stand - Parnell Rose Garden
• Sunday 9 November

We’ll be at the Parnell Community Centre stand with a bunch of fun, free activities for all ages. Pop by to say hi, learn about what we do, and get involved in something creative or inspiring!

Here’s what’s on:

Flower Arranging Demonstration with Tomoko Hirano
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• Session One: 12.45–1.15pm
• Session Two: 1.15–1.45pm
Watch Tomoko create a beautiful Christmas arrangement with candles, and see a volunteer make their own with her guidance.

Parnell Heritage Walk with Luke Niue
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• 1-2.30pm
Take a scenic walk to the Parnell Baths, hear about the area’s history, the restoration of the iconic stone mural, and visit the legendary pōhutukawa tree “Te Hā”.

Embroider a Rose with Lina Castro
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• 2.15-3.15pm
Learn some simple embroidery techniques and create your own rose to take home.

Plus, find out more about what we do at Parnell Community Centre and The Village Square Trust. We’d love to see you there!

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22 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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10 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10% Complete
  • 17% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    17% Complete
  • 73% Nah - not for me
    73% Complete
1279 votes
20 days ago

Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.

We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?

Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.

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🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
  • 84.6% Same!
    84.6% Complete
  • 15.4% Would have liked to try something different
    15.4% Complete
786 votes