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People rent out baches, rooms in their houses, their garages and car parking spaces, so surely hiring out swimming pools is the next logical step.
A new app lets people hire their private pools by the hour, but it hasn't come to New Zealand - yet.
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Learn more about our new rural crime prevention signs, now available for purchase to the public, on our website: neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz or click the 'Read More' link below. 📰
#safercommunitiestogether
Hi neighbours,
We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.
If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nz … View moreHi neighbours,
We're to keen to know if pot plant and garden thievery is still a common problem and what people are doing about it.
If you've had a pot plant or something else taken from your garden in the last year and would like to share, could you please email homed@stuff.co.nz with your name, your neighbourhood and a quick recap of what was taken and how it happened.
We'd love to hear from you!
Hi Neighbours, Love him or hate him, downtown Auckland's (and briefly Manukau's) 5-storey Santa appears doomed because of cost, after nearly 60 years. Should he be saved, and by whom? Read the story below:
(Please type NFP if your comments are not for print)
People will have to put up with offensive behaviour from difficult tenants if the government goes ahead with plans to remove the 90-day notice period for evictions. What do you think? Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice? Vote in the poll below.
As we commemorate the 101st Armistice Day, it's timely that we reflect on the aftermath of the First World War; not only the massive scale of loss, but also the ongoing suffering experienced by those who returned from the first industrialised war.
Arriving in back in Wellington, Colonel Evans… View moreAs we commemorate the 101st Armistice Day, it's timely that we reflect on the aftermath of the First World War; not only the massive scale of loss, but also the ongoing suffering experienced by those who returned from the first industrialised war.
Arriving in back in Wellington, Colonel Evans pointedly reminded the soldiers of those left behind: “Remember,” he said, “When you go ashore you are not heroes. The heroes lie in France”. Having lost their comrades in the thousands, the soldiers hardly needed to be reminded of their 'luck' in making it through. Yet for those who survived, the physical and mental toll of the war was immense and for many unspeakable. Each service person confronted the psychological and emotional impact of a war unprecedented in its violence in their own personal way.
One soldier who suffered through his war service was Private Ivor Norman (Norm) Fleet 31249. A bushman who enlisted in Taumarunui, Fleet fought with the Wellington Infantry Regiment and received gunshot wounds to both legs during a clean-up operation at Bellevue Spur on 22 October 1917. His right leg was later amputated and he eventually returned to New Zealand where simply carried on with his life, marrying Elsie Petley in 1928, building his own house and forging a long and productive career. Norm rarely spoke of the war and relatives only recall seeing him in tears as his nephews left for the Second World War; a small clue to the pain that returned servicemen held inside. Like Norm, millions suffered silently in the aftermath. Today we honour their service and acknowledge the immeasurable suffering that came from it.
Lest we forget.
Find out more about Armistice Day and the Museum's collections here. www.aucklandmuseum.com...
Music Action Play - - Sturges West Community house. Summerland Dr, Thursday - 10-11:30 $5 includes kids and parent morning tea. See poster below and please pass on.
FREE 8 Week Bible SEMINAR In Your Area
‘There must be more for me to learn about the Bible story and that can involve my family?’
We agree. The Gospel Message, is usually only heard at Christmas and Easter but it can be the truth about life & death - yours.
Join us as we explain the Key … View moreFREE 8 Week Bible SEMINAR In Your Area
‘There must be more for me to learn about the Bible story and that can involve my family?’
We agree. The Gospel Message, is usually only heard at Christmas and Easter but it can be the truth about life & death - yours.
Join us as we explain the Key to God’s Master Plan and the Gospel Message of living for ever. Free Study Book for you to keep. Bring this Invite with you. Registrations: 6.45pm
‘Learning God’s Master Plan Seminar ’
Please see attached pic we are looking to buy outdoor globe lights if anybody has any to sell please contact. Tony
Aucklanders are being encouraged to be elves this Christmas and make presents from recycled material…
It Alberton Market Day! Some showers are forcast but the market is still going ahead. Please come along! Bring a brolly and hop from gazebo to gazebo. We have 40 fantastic stallholders booked who are keen to present to you their great products.
Live music will brighten up the day. The tearoom will… View moreIt Alberton Market Day! Some showers are forcast but the market is still going ahead. Please come along! Bring a brolly and hop from gazebo to gazebo. We have 40 fantastic stallholders booked who are keen to present to you their great products.
Live music will brighten up the day. The tearoom will be inside and there will be sheltered seating on the verandah.
Meet Hazel the lamb from MAGS farm who will be bottle fed at 11:45 and learn all about backyard chicken keeping in a free talk from Nadene Hall, editor of Lifestyle Block magazine and co-author of 'How to Care for Your Poultry' at 12:30.
Alberton Market Day, 10am-2pm. FREE ENTRY
100 Mt Albert Road, Mt Albert
Hi everyone,
What is happening up on Rosebank Road?
Police have blocked off streets
THIS SUNDAY - the first Alberton Market Day of the season!
As well as seasonal fruit & veg there will be homemade preserves, relishes, sauces and jams, honey, gourmet sausages and cured meats, herbal health tonics, deli products, boutique olive oil, chocolate, nuts, teas, sweet treats and … View moreTHIS SUNDAY - the first Alberton Market Day of the season!
As well as seasonal fruit & veg there will be homemade preserves, relishes, sauces and jams, honey, gourmet sausages and cured meats, herbal health tonics, deli products, boutique olive oil, chocolate, nuts, teas, sweet treats and coffee. Local makers will be selling unique handcrafted goods such as jewellery, candles, homewares, kids clothes, soap, beauty products and other trinkets.
Street food stalls offering a tempting array of options for brunch or lunch this month are: The Hungry Swine, Vege Bang Bang, Kraken Crumpets, Sabores, Grownup Donuts with a small offering from Cazador who will be popping up as a deli. Alberton's tearoom will be open for business with volunteers serving tea and light English scones with cream & jam from the vintage china.
For a bit of country life in the city, come meet Hazel the lamb from Mt Albert Grammar farm who will be bottle fed at 11:45! Learn all about backyard chicken keeping in a free talk from Nadene Hall, editor of Lifestyle Block magazine and co-author of 'How to Care for Your Poultry' at 12:30.
There will be live music, a children's dream-catcher workshop with Lyn Marie from Dizzie Pixie Designs and a HUGE hamper of goodies donated to by the stallholders up for grabs. Make any purchase to be in to win!.
Come along to shop for specialty produce, homemade and handcrafted products, have brunch, lunch or tea, enjoy the ambiance in the garden and welcome in the summer.
Alberton Market Day Sunday 10 November, 10am -2pm. FREE ENTRY
100 Mt Albert Road, Mt Albert
This Christmas, Save up to 30% off your favourite magazine titles like NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden, TV Guide and many other magazine titles.
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