Birkdale, Auckland

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2367 days ago

Elderly Kiwis hit by phone scam

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours. Police have warned of a phone scam which has left victims hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket. The scam, carried out by fraudsters claiming to be Spark and/or police, convinces victims to withdraw thousands of dollars from their bank accounts and send it to domestic and … View moreHi neighbours. Police have warned of a phone scam which has left victims hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket. The scam, carried out by fraudsters claiming to be Spark and/or police, convinces victims to withdraw thousands of dollars from their bank accounts and send it to domestic and international addresses.
Last month, officers intercepted two separate packages in Auckland containing a total of $25,000. The two victims, one of whom was an 84-year-old woman, had their money returned by police.
However, most who fall for the scam won't be so lucky.

Have you - or someone you know - lost money to this scam? Let us know in the comments or send us an email at newstips@stuff.co.nz
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2366 days ago

Learn to Code BBC Micro:bit - School Holiday Programme

SCRATCHPAD Northcote

The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that lets you get creative with digital technology. You can code, customise, and control your micro:bit from anywhere! You can use your micro:bit for all sorts of unique creations, from robots to musical instruments and more.
If you are looking for a … View more
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that lets you get creative with digital technology. You can code, customise, and control your micro:bit from anywhere! You can use your micro:bit for all sorts of unique creations, from robots to musical instruments and more.
If you are looking for a school holiday programme that will help you gain the confidence to explore the Micro:bit, this is the one.

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2366 days ago

June Student of the Month

SCRATCHPAD Northcote

Congratulations Shiv! Keep it up.

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2367 days ago

Poll: Should the St James be restored?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Auckland councillors will today be updated on the fate of the St James Theatre, in a memo that smacks of despair.

Repairs remain at a standstill for this piece of Auckland's heritage. The landmark theatre sits abandoned after an adjacent apartment development, intended to… View more
Hi neighbours,

Auckland councillors will today be updated on the fate of the St James Theatre, in a memo that smacks of despair.

Repairs remain at a standstill for this piece of Auckland's heritage. The landmark theatre sits abandoned after an adjacent apartment development, intended to provide support services for the theatre's restoration, lost funding.

To read more, click here.

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Should the St James be restored?
  • 90.4% Yes
    90.4% Complete
  • 9.6% No
    9.6% Complete
533 votes
2366 days ago

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids

Triton Hearing

When you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for … View moreWhen you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for your lifestyle and budget.

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids is available exclusively from Triton Hearing. Get your FREE copy now - call 0800 45 45 42 or visit tritonhearing.co.nz
Learn more

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2366 days ago

Looking for a Goal Keeper for Football 5-a-side at Albany

Joon from Hillcrest

Looking for a Goal Keeper for Football on Thursday evenings 5-a-side, we are social competitive team. You can be any skill level and any age! No Fees! season last 12 weeks and its once a week. let me know if you are interested :)

Free

2367 days ago

Meet the former North Shore woman hoping to be NZ's first female champion sit skier

Brittany Keogh Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, in case you missed it, former Milford resident Gemma Fletcher moved to Wanaka to chase her dream of becoming New Zealand's first female sit skier to compete at the Paralympics. The mum of two use a specially-designed ski as she's had a spinal injury since her family was … View moreHi neighbours, in case you missed it, former Milford resident Gemma Fletcher moved to Wanaka to chase her dream of becoming New Zealand's first female sit skier to compete at the Paralympics. The mum of two use a specially-designed ski as she's had a spinal injury since her family was involved in a serious car crash when she was 4. Read her story here or watch the video below (Please type NFP if your comments are not for print)

2367 days ago

Call for entries to 2019 Mayoral Conservation Awards

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Do you know heroes who go above and beyond to protect our environment?

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2367 days ago

HUGE Garage Sale, Multiple Households - Forrest Hill

Hayley from Birkenhead

BIG clear out, combined households. Downsizing, so we have a lot of stuff
that needs to go, some new. Large range of items, e.g. electronic items, kitchen
items, bric-a-brac, collectibles, wall art, home decor and much more!!!
Rain or shine, we will be there, so please come along to see!
Saturday … View more
BIG clear out, combined households. Downsizing, so we have a lot of stuff
that needs to go, some new. Large range of items, e.g. electronic items, kitchen
items, bric-a-brac, collectibles, wall art, home decor and much more!!!
Rain or shine, we will be there, so please come along to see!
Saturday 6th July 9:00am - 11:30am, 39 Woodstock Road, Forrest Hill

Negotiable

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2367 days ago

Who should own the company that supplies your water ?

Todd Niall Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi Neighbours, the mayoral challenger John Tamihere wants to sell almost half of the council-owned Watercare Services, which supplies urban water, and treats sewage. What do you think of someone else perhaps owning 49 per cent ? Read the story below.

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2372 days ago

Poll: Would you rather see more bus lanes or more cycle lanes?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

More than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.

The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.

It tested views on both the… View more
More than half of Aucklanders oppose new cycle lanes if they reduce space for general traffic, on-street parking or berms, an Automobile Association (AA) survey has found.

The survey of 700 AA members showed greater opposition to cycle lanes than to bus priority lanes.

It tested views on both the cycle and bus lanes, as well as the way bus lane misuse by motorists was enforced.

To read more click here

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Would you rather see more bus lanes or more cycle lanes?
  • 21.4% Cycle lanes
    21.4% Complete
  • 26.6% Bus lanes
    26.6% Complete
  • 37.5% Neither
    37.5% Complete
  • 14.6% Both
    14.6% Complete
646 votes
2367 days ago

North Shore infrastructure projects deferred by Auckland Council

Brad Flahive Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours, are you aware much-needed infrastructure projects are being delayed for another year?

Auckland Council says it's because of community consultation and logistics, a local board member says the council has run out of money. How is this affecting you?

Please write NFP … View more
Kia ora neighbours, are you aware much-needed infrastructure projects are being delayed for another year?

Auckland Council says it's because of community consultation and logistics, a local board member says the council has run out of money. How is this affecting you?

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