Beach Haven, Auckland

The weird things Aucklanders tried recycling this year

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Firearms, ammunition, swords, dead animals, chemicals, tree stumps and Christmas trees are just some of the strange things Aucklanders have attempted to recycle this year.
However, the contest for the most unexpected items went to those who tried to recycle a samurai sword and an artificial hip … View moreFirearms, ammunition, swords, dead animals, chemicals, tree stumps and Christmas trees are just some of the strange things Aucklanders have attempted to recycle this year.
However, the contest for the most unexpected items went to those who tried to recycle a samurai sword and an artificial hip joint.
Auckland Council is pleading with residents to be wary of what they recycle, as it reveals some of the weird items found in the yellow-top recycling bins in 2019.
Anyone who attempted to recycled prohibited items bubble wrap, plastic bags, ribbons, batteries, food scraps, clothing, footwear, electronics, broken glass, polystyrene and single-use coffee cups should consider themselves an addition to "Santa's Naughty List", Auckland Council said.
Are you on the naughty list? What weird things have you tried recycling?

TRINKET/PILL BOX

Helen from Beach Haven

Beautiful little Royal Collection Trinket / Pill Box. Fine bone china with Leonardo da Vinci "cats and lions" studies design. In box, as new. Perfect condition, no chips or cracks. W 6cm, H 3cm. Lovely gift. Txt 027 2094057 Helen

Price: $50

Will you check out Auckland's biggest NYE?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Are you in the city for New Year's Eve? Auckland is putting on it's biggest-ever downtown event, a forerunner of how it hopes to launch America's Cup year 2021. Does this sound like you ? Read the story below :

Gala Berry – Fresh New Zealand Strawberries

Fresh Food Exports

Bring a hat and sun-block and pick your own strawberries fresh from the field. Explore the rows to find the sweetest, biggest Strawberries. Take them home for yourself, friends and family to eat fresh or turn them into a frozen sensation.

Make a day of it and bring a picnic! Please bring along… View moreBring a hat and sun-block and pick your own strawberries fresh from the field. Explore the rows to find the sweetest, biggest Strawberries. Take them home for yourself, friends and family to eat fresh or turn them into a frozen sensation.

Make a day of it and bring a picnic! Please bring along bag, container, punnet, bucket as we no longer provide plastic bags.

After picking in the fields, enjoy real fruit ice-cream made from our own fruit and mixed before your eyes – available from our caravan at 256 Omaha Flats Road.

Open 7 days from 26th December 9am to 5pm (including public Holidays) EFTPOS facilities with parking on grass By the Caravan 256 Omaha Flats Road Find out more

Let’s respect the neighbourhood we live in

The Team from Auckland Council

If you see dumped rubbish call 0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867).

Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000.

Your waste is your responsibility. For more information on how to dispose of unwanted items check out aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Find out more

FREE WASHING MACHINE Goes Perfectly

Shelley from Northcote Point

Free washing machine on verge outside
48 Onewa Road

Free

Staff, customers, abused at Auckland Council pools, trespass figures show

Danielle Clent Reporter from North Shore Times

Learning Styles

NumberWorks'nWords Birkenhead

At NumberWorks'nWords we will give your child the tools and strategies that work for them.

Report anything or find advice online...

New Zealand Police

...and get back to summer.

This summer you can report anything or find advice online and it’s quick and easy to do.

Simply go to 105.police.govt.nz and get back to the barbeque. Find out more

Christmas Carols

Jill Nerheny from Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust

Kaipatiki the Christmas Carols
Little Shoal Bay Northcote
Sunday 22nd December at 8pm
Come on down and enjoy a family night.........this event is .supported by the Birkenhead and Vineyard Churches......enjoy......

This event is part of our Summer Programme for the Kaipatiki Local Board / KCFT … View moreKaipatiki the Christmas Carols
Little Shoal Bay Northcote
Sunday 22nd December at 8pm
Come on down and enjoy a family night.........this event is .supported by the Birkenhead and Vineyard Churches......enjoy......

This event is part of our Summer Programme for the Kaipatiki Local Board / KCFT event activation's ..

Kaipatiki Summer Fun Programme

Jill Nerheny from Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust

Just letting you all know, we take a small break with the programme from Sunday and return to the Parks and Reserves of Kaipatiki on Wednesday January 8th with the Families in Parks ( reminder that there is a Preschool Area within this programme as well ) KCFT at this time (January) KCFT … View moreJust letting you all know, we take a small break with the programme from Sunday and return to the Parks and Reserves of Kaipatiki on Wednesday January 8th with the Families in Parks ( reminder that there is a Preschool Area within this programme as well ) KCFT at this time (January) KCFT take the Families in Parks + much more into the Parks to cater to the families whom want to enjoy the outdoors with their families. Normal Preschool Play and Families in Parks restart on February 4th ....... You can grab our full programme from our website.

Dead animals, swords, prosthetic limbs among weird things Aucklanders try to recycle

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Firearms, ammunition, swords, dead animals, chemicals and Christmas trees are just some of the stran…

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Happy Christmas from Baycrest Village

Baycrest Village

Hi neighbours. Baycrest Village is a most popular place to live! It's sunny, spacious, has private indoor/outdoor living, generous storage and garages with internal access. The weekly service fees are low.

Baycrest Village is a registered Charitable Trust with a friendly atmosphere. … View moreHi neighbours. Baycrest Village is a most popular place to live! It's sunny, spacious, has private indoor/outdoor living, generous storage and garages with internal access. The weekly service fees are low.

Baycrest Village is a registered Charitable Trust with a friendly atmosphere. We're a supportive community with Christian values. From all of us at the village, we'd like to wish our community a Happy Christmas and Summer Season.

For further info about Baycrest Village, email dianne@baycrestvillage.co.nz or
phone 09 424 2719. Find out more

Christmas Lunch at NZSFW!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Annual Christmas lunch featured a journey of splendid dishes prepared by our Level 4 Chef students.

Merry Christmas to all!

Brand new children's clothing!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

New arrival of awesome brand new baby's and kids clothing! Perfect Christmas gifts for your little ones.
A lot of options available in different sizes.
We are open every day except Christmas and Boxing day. 18 Link Drive, Wairau Park.