Beach Haven, Auckland

Auckland Council's former HQ is sold, but is the price right?

Todd Niall Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi Neighbours, one person's heritage treasure is another's eyesore, but regardless Auckland Council has finally clinched a $3 million sale of the former Civic Administration Building on Aotea Square. Is saving it the right thing to do? Read the story below.

Please type NP if you do not … View moreHi Neighbours, one person's heritage treasure is another's eyesore, but regardless Auckland Council has finally clinched a $3 million sale of the former Civic Administration Building on Aotea Square. Is saving it the right thing to do? Read the story below.

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JUNE $4 SALE

Preema Mehta from Sweet Charity

We have a $4 SALE in-store for the month of June on all Clothes & Shoes (except the designer range). New stock added daily. Open 10am-4pm, Monday to Saturday.

Price: $4

Queensland fruit fly: Ninth discovery in Northcote means on the ground efforts 'won't relax'

Kendall Hutt Reporter from North Shore Times

Poll: Have you had your flu jab yet?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

So many doses of influenza vaccine have been given out this year that nationwide stocks are about to run out, just a week into the flu season.

To ensure those most in need can get the vaccine, the ministry is asking GPs and pharmacists to closely manage their stock levels and only vaccinate those … View moreSo many doses of influenza vaccine have been given out this year that nationwide stocks are about to run out, just a week into the flu season.

To ensure those most in need can get the vaccine, the ministry is asking GPs and pharmacists to closely manage their stock levels and only vaccinate those who are eligible for publicly funded vaccines.

To read more, click here.

Have you had your flu jab yet?

• Yes!
• Not yet.
• No, and I don't plan to.

Vote View Results

• 56.9% Yes!
  56.9% Complete
• 11.2% Not yet.
  11.2% Complete
• 32% No, and I don't plan to.
  32% Complete

2582 votes

Celebrate Matariki and Auckland's thriving Māori identity!

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Hey North Shore, did you know that 25% of all New Zealanders who identify as Māori, live in Auckland?. Celebrate Matariki and the Māori new year by exploring Tāmaki Makaurau's unique Māori identity. Discover how local art projects, urban design and events at this year's … View moreHey North Shore, did you know that 25% of all New Zealanders who identify as Māori, live in Auckland?. Celebrate Matariki and the Māori new year by exploring Tāmaki Makaurau's unique Māori identity. Discover how local art projects, urban design and events at this year's Matariki Festival are shaping and reflecting your community. Celebrate Matariki

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Brand New Nike Shoes Kids

Elerie May from Hillcrest

Brand New Nike Shoes UK2 Kids

RFS: bought a wrong size for my niece

Please pick up Hillcrest.
$45

SOLD

Price: $45

Baby Bouncer

Elerie May from Hillcrest

Baby Bouncer. Almost new.
Please pick up Hillcrest

Message if interested. Thanks
$20

SOLD

Price: $20

Bed-side Co-Sleeper SOLD

Elerie May from Hillcrest

Teeny Weeny Cozi Sleeper with free baby play gym

A padded mattress with soft quilted sides and a ventilated drop side
ensures your baby's comfort during the night. The drop side allows you
to comfort and breastfeed your infant with ease, promoting a peaceful
and relaxing night for both parent… View moreTeeny Weeny Cozi Sleeper with free baby play gym

A padded mattress with soft quilted sides and a ventilated drop side
ensures your baby's comfort during the night. The drop side allows you
to comfort and breastfeed your infant with ease, promoting a peaceful
and relaxing night for both parent and baby.
Suitable from birth up to 9kg
Five position height adjustment
Padded mattress with soft quilted sides
Ventilated drop side
Allows you to comfort and feed baby with ease
Full height: 82cm, Width: 70cm including extended leg, Length: 94cm

Please pick up Hillcrest
Message if interested. Thanks
$160

Price: $160

Will you use the fare free public transport this month ?

Todd Niall Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi Neighbours, if you fancy some free tripping around, mark Sunday June 23 in your calendar. Auckland Transport is making that day fare-free to mark 100 million trips being taken inside a year. Will you ride ?

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Are your daughters looking for an after school activity?

Judy from Glenfield

Are your daughters aged 7 or 8 years old and are they looking for an after school activity where they can have fun, make new friends and learn new skills? Due to some of our Brownies (NZ Girl Guides) flying up to Guides we have vacancies in our Brownie Unit. We meet on a Monday night at Stancich … View moreAre your daughters aged 7 or 8 years old and are they looking for an after school activity where they can have fun, make new friends and learn new skills? Due to some of our Brownies (NZ Girl Guides) flying up to Guides we have vacancies in our Brownie Unit. We meet on a Monday night at Stancich Reserve on Ocean View Road, Hillcrest (just up from Simply Fresh) from 5.30pm to 7pm. You are welcome to come along and visit us to see what we do, just please let me know first so we can plan to have enough of each activity for everyone. Thanking you

Winter can be painful for pets with arthritis - here's how to spot the symptoms

Brad Flahive Reporter from North Shore Times

For our precious pets, winter can be a painful season as sore joints affect their quality of life an…

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Poll: Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC data suggests that an increasing number of kids are injuring themselves on the sports field, with a 60% surge in sports-related injuries for kids aged 10 to 14 over the past decade.

Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

• Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
• Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
• No, it’s more important kids are active

Vote View Results

• 18.2% Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
  18.2% Complete
• 32.5% Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
  32.5% Complete
• 49.3% No, it’s more important kids are active
  49.3% Complete

1219 votes

The hunt is on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this month's magazine, we've got a special competition. We're looking for a houseplant hero! We're already seeing some amazing early bird entries, but perhaps your collection is even better? Let's see! Click through to find out how to enter.

A record crowd at the school community Disco

Pankaj from Glenfield

The Community Disco at Bayview Primary School on May 31.