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Is your garden looking a little tired, in need of a regular mow, weeding or a garden makeover? I specialise in small to large garden maintenance and makeovers covering both residential and commercial sites. My areas include West and Central Auckland areas. Contact me on my email … View moreIs your garden looking a little tired, in need of a regular mow, weeding or a garden makeover? I specialise in small to large garden maintenance and makeovers covering both residential and commercial sites. My areas include West and Central Auckland areas. Contact me on my email mrmalgardens@gmail.com or call Mal on 0226327026 and get that garden looking tidy again.
Neighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!
… View moreNeighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!
For some amazing te reo resources, head to ReoMāori.co.nz
Me mahi tahi tātou, Neighbours 🌿
Alberton Vintage Market Day
When: Sunday 5 October, 11 am - 3 pm
Cost: Market entry free, normal house entry applies
Once a year the historic Alberton house and the grounds become a setting for a wonderful vintage and antique “mini market”. A range of specialist stallholders … View moreAlberton Vintage Market Day
When: Sunday 5 October, 11 am - 3 pm
Cost: Market entry free, normal house entry applies
Once a year the historic Alberton house and the grounds become a setting for a wonderful vintage and antique “mini market”. A range of specialist stallholders will be offering fine china, textiles, Crown Lynn, clothing, jewellery, crystal, silver and tableware, bric-a-brac and more!
Come along to find a treasure and enjoy delicious food and coffee. It’s also a great opportunity to explore the historic house and learn more about the original owners, the Kerr Taylor family.
comes with new bungy cords
Hey Neighbours!
Thinking about a new mattress? The two most popular picks are memory foam (great support, less partner disturbance) and innerspring (classic, affordable, and lots of firmness options). Both have their pros and cons—but the best way to know what’s right for you is to explore … View moreHey Neighbours!
Thinking about a new mattress? The two most popular picks are memory foam (great support, less partner disturbance) and innerspring (classic, affordable, and lots of firmness options). Both have their pros and cons—but the best way to know what’s right for you is to explore and try them out.
Learn more here: beds4u.co.nz...
and find the mattress that’s just right for you!
2 x 2 seaters and 1 X 1 seater
Colour is dark green. Leather covering is slightly worn and the seats are slightly soft. Great for rumpus room or garage. Owner is going overseas. Pickup is at Glendene.
From landscaping. 3 slabs, rough outside but not rotten
Free for pickup, they are heavy! Private msg me for dimensions.
Summerset’s Nationwide Open Day is on Sunday 5 October. All 38 of our villages are open from 10am to 2pm.
Glen Eden Community House in Prospect Park!
13 Pisces Road, Glen Eden
🛻 Car Boot Market – Over 20 stalls with handcrafted goods & second-hand treasures
🎶 Live Music – Performances at 10:30am & 11:15am
💃 Happy Movements – Dance-inspired session with Azita at 11am
🌭 … View moreGlen Eden Community House in Prospect Park!
13 Pisces Road, Glen Eden
🛻 Car Boot Market – Over 20 stalls with handcrafted goods & second-hand treasures
🎶 Live Music – Performances at 10:30am & 11:15am
💃 Happy Movements – Dance-inspired session with Azita at 11am
🌭 Free Sausage Sizzle, Hot Chocolate, Teas & Coffees
🎨 Fun Activities – Face painting, cartoon coloring, figurine paint kits & riddles
Central City Library
Whare Wānanga, Central Library, Level 2,
44 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland
Saturday 6 December 2025 10:30am - 2:30pm
Bookings essential. Book via Eventfinda
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Please bring your own laptop and your Australian and/or Pacific Island … View moreCentral City Library
Whare Wānanga, Central Library, Level 2,
44 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland
Saturday 6 December 2025 10:30am - 2:30pm
Bookings essential. Book via Eventfinda
www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Please bring your own laptop and your Australian and/or Pacific Island research.
10.30am-1pm:
Presentation: Research in Australia – resources on the shelves and online (includes tour of family history collection, focusing on GEN and AUS).
- Also includes an overview of Pacific Island resources
- Opportunity for hands-on learning how to fill in a pedigree chart and family group sheets.
- BYO laptops to practice live-guided searching.
- Interactive discussion about difficulties encountered, and tips and tricks for overcoming them.
- Discuss discoveries found.
- Learning from each other – family historians are very collaborative and enjoy working together.
1pm: Tour of Research Centre
1.30pm: Lunch
2.pm: Research: After lunch, join us for hands-on research afternoon where attendees are welcome to stay and continue their research, assisted by staff if needed. Learning by doing, allowing attendees to reinforce what they learned in the morning.
Research Central closes at 5pm
This workshop is one of a series focussed on "countries of interest."
Upcoming workshops:
*England and Wales - Saturday 7 March, 2026
*Scotland - Saturday 2 May, 2026
*Ireland - Saturday 1 August, 2026
First-time lifter Mona got the technique down pat while Colin lifted an incredible 60kg! Even 100-year-old Bill joined in! Together they raised $1,700 for Hato Hone St John. A day full of fun, courage, and community spirit!
Click read more to read about the full lift-off.
Impress your friends by building an easy-to-make dartboard cabinet finished in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect, Resene FX Blackboard Paint and Resene Furniture and Decking Oil that will transform your garden into a games room. Find out how to make your own dartboard with these easy step by step … View moreImpress your friends by building an easy-to-make dartboard cabinet finished in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect, Resene FX Blackboard Paint and Resene Furniture and Decking Oil that will transform your garden into a games room. Find out how to make your own dartboard with these easy step by step instructions.
Spring’s the perfect time to clear out the garage, wardrobe, or that cluttered cupboard and turn your unused goods into cash!
Join the Neighbourly Online Garage Sale on Saturday, September 27th. It’s free, local, and the easiest way to find new homes for the things you no longer need from … View moreSpring’s the perfect time to clear out the garage, wardrobe, or that cluttered cupboard and turn your unused goods into cash!
Join the Neighbourly Online Garage Sale on Saturday, September 27th. It’s free, local, and the easiest way to find new homes for the things you no longer need from spare tents and pre-loved books to clothes that deserve another spin.
How it works:
List your items individually before the day. Then, sit back as interested buyers on Neighbourly browse and get in touch directly.
And if you’re not selling?
There’s still treasure to be found! Jump online on the 27th and grab yourself a bargain or two.
Let’s turn clutter into community wins.
Don’t miss out!
Every experienced gardener will tell you: “Get yourself a good pruner!” - well, I had to buy THREE cheap ones that all crapped out within 6 months with the spring flying off (never to be seen again) before I finally got smart. So don't make the same mistake and get yourself a FISKARS PLUS … View moreEvery experienced gardener will tell you: “Get yourself a good pruner!” - well, I had to buy THREE cheap ones that all crapped out within 6 months with the spring flying off (never to be seen again) before I finally got smart. So don't make the same mistake and get yourself a FISKARS PLUS P521 Pruner (RRP $43) with a bonus Tolsen sprayer (with adjustable nozzle) - both together for just $39. Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School), or if you are outside Auckland then maybe a friend of yours in Auckland can do the pickup.
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