Chatswood, 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!

2023 days ago

New Zealand Wines!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

The Certificate in NZ Wine runs over 4 sessions and is followed by an Advanced programme of another 4 sessions.

This week we have enjoyed tasting and learning about innovative estates such as Burn Cottage from Central Otago, Heron’s Flight who make an exceptional Sangiovese in Matakana. Always… View more
The Certificate in NZ Wine runs over 4 sessions and is followed by an Advanced programme of another 4 sessions.

This week we have enjoyed tasting and learning about innovative estates such as Burn Cottage from Central Otago, Heron’s Flight who make an exceptional Sangiovese in Matakana. Always a pleasure to taste the wines of Hans and Therese Herzog and we savoured the Mistral, a blend of 60% Viognier, 20% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne.

Te Mata’s Cape Crest showcases Hawkes Bay barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc and is interesting to compare with Sancerre from Henri Bourgeois also the owner of Clos Henri. Pegasus Bay’s Finale is New Zealand best example of a Sauternes style with deliciously ripe Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

Learning about New Zealand’s wine geography and tasting some special wines along the way is always rewarding.

The wines that were tasted were -
- Hans Herzog Estate, Mistral 2016
- Burn Cottage Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2016
- Te Mata Estate Winery, Caupe Crest Sauvignon Blanc 2017
- Heron's Flight Vineyard - Matakana, Amphora Sangiovese 2016
- Pegasus Bay Winery, Finale 2017
- Henri Bourgeois Sancerre, 2018 (Clos Henri Vineyard)

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2023 days ago

Fitness space

SPARTAFIT

Personal Trainers and coaches looking for a space to train your own clients in a non judgemental clean safe facility.

Currently we have independent trainers sharing the space paying per client or per week if they already have regular clients.

Happy to work with you, there is capacity for one … View more
Personal Trainers and coaches looking for a space to train your own clients in a non judgemental clean safe facility.

Currently we have independent trainers sharing the space paying per client or per week if they already have regular clients.

Happy to work with you, there is capacity for one more trainer so get in touch if you are interested thanks

North shore

2023 days ago

Level 10. Quality & Service Builder

Bruce from

NEWS FLASH: Sunday 24th May. Councils don't require Permits for SMALL construction at home. Don't try this yourself, I can help, your BIG saving is all the Council Drama and Costs.

I can supply and install your Garden sleep-out too.

Have you found that your lovely home needs a little … View more
NEWS FLASH: Sunday 24th May. Councils don't require Permits for SMALL construction at home. Don't try this yourself, I can help, your BIG saving is all the Council Drama and Costs.

I can supply and install your Garden sleep-out too.

Have you found that your lovely home needs a little TLC, here and there or that the odd room or two needs some work.

Your lovely Kitchen and Bathroom, the heavy work areas for you and your family haven't quite performed the way you would like them too anymore.

You don't know where to start with any of these situations. I'm offering my time to come and spend with you, for FREE, to talk thru and around anything you would like.

The past couple of months, have really shown you, where your home is not really what you like anymore, and you need some help.

I'm here, Bruce 021 212 1480 to make a time, which suits you, to look at everything together.

2024 days ago

Storage Winter Special

Suzanne from Storage 4 You Ltd

We have a special on units between 1.3 and 25.2 cubic metres.
Pay for the first 2 months and the 3rd is free! Pop in and see us so we can show you some options. Will suit Furniture Storage, Office Storage and Commercial Storage.

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2024 days ago

Our centres are fully operational.

NumberWorks'nWords Birkenhead

It’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well … View more
It’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well positioned to meet the needs of your 5 - 16 year old one question at a time so it's not overwhelming.
We offer catch up, extension and exam prep programs.

Give us a call today to have a chat with one of our experts.

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2024 days ago

Proposed Asset Sales - Emergency Budget

John Gillon from

Here's another "gotcha" in council's Emergency Budget:
Auckland Council sells around $24 million of assets each year, but this time it is budgeting to sell an additional $200 million of assets = $224 million!

Attached are lists of parkland that council has identified to … View more
Here's another "gotcha" in council's Emergency Budget:
Auckland Council sells around $24 million of assets each year, but this time it is budgeting to sell an additional $200 million of assets = $224 million!

Attached are lists of parkland that council has identified to potentially sell.
From the Kaipātiki Local Board area it includes:
* Rosie Bolt Reserve - R25 Alfred Street, Northcote Point
* Rangatira Reserve - R105 Stott Avenue, Beach Haven
* Lynn Reserve - R107 Lynn Road, Bayview
* Land off Verbena Road, Birkdale (paper road on the bend?)

The list doesn't include land parcel numbers, only addresses, so it is difficult to tell whether council has identified whole parks, or parts of park for sale. It's also not clear why these particular parks have been identified, but in some cases could be purchase enquiries from neighbours.
Last year the Kaipatiki Local Board gazetted all park parcels under the Reserves Act and is currently developing an Open Space Management Plan (RMP) for them, so council will have a fight on its hands to sell any of them. But it's still not good news to see them listed as candidates for sale.

Please have your say on the budget here: akhaveyoursay.nz/emergency-budget
Consultation is open until 19 June.
Download PDFs of the consultation document and supporting information here: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

2024 days ago

Fix your veins under Level-1

Doctor from The Vein Centre

We are now in Level 1 with ZERO new or existing cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. It means it might be a perfect time to fix your veins in The Vein Centre, investing into your healthy legs for years to come. We only offer non surgical, minimally invasive treatment options which are now a "Gold… View moreWe are now in Level 1 with ZERO new or existing cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. It means it might be a perfect time to fix your veins in The Vein Centre, investing into your healthy legs for years to come. We only offer non surgical, minimally invasive treatment options which are now a "Gold Standard" of care. Our Clinic is Southern Cross affiliated provider, NIB First Choice clinic, at the same time being recognised by all major insurance companies (please check with your policy provider or call us on 09 4445858)

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2024 days ago

Certificate in New Zealand Wine

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Join us to learn about New Zealand wines online. NZQA Certificate in Wine Micro-Credential consists of 4 online interactive sessions, wine tastings and more delivered by Celia Hay.

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2025 days ago

Why a higher rates rise is right for Auckland

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, We would all like to pay less for something - like a rates bill. But you get only what you pay for and the option of a 2.5 per cent rise instead of 3.5, brings risk. What do you think? Read the story below:

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2024 days ago

Maximise your outdoor space!

Shade Design

At Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.

With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help … View more
At Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.

With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help yourself but tell all your family and friends.

With our custom aluminium frames and awnings, we stand by our products and offer a 5-year warranty.
Visit us online

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2025 days ago

Former North Shore man helps fight Covid-19 in Kenya

Brittany Keogh Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, a former North Shore man helps fight Covid-19 in Kenya. Stephan Grabowski has helped set up a not-for-profit project which has enabled half a million people access to soap and water for hand washing in Nairobi. He has lived in Kenya for six years, but is originally from Auckland. … View moreHi neighbours, a former North Shore man helps fight Covid-19 in Kenya. Stephan Grabowski has helped set up a not-for-profit project which has enabled half a million people access to soap and water for hand washing in Nairobi. He has lived in Kenya for six years, but is originally from Auckland. Check out the rest of his story below.

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2033 days ago

Auckland's drought rings alarm bells - is anyone listening?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, It might be raining but the record dry which is depleting Auckland's water supply is not going away in a hurry. Is it "just a dought?": Read the story below:

2025 days ago

Paint it Green with Resene this June!

Resene

Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers … View more
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.

Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-30 June 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.

Trees That Count are an environmental charity on a mission to plant millions more native trees throughout New Zealand. Trees That Count runs the country’s only marketplace which provides a place for anyone to fund or gift native trees. This support is matched with planters throughout the country who are restoring, and growing, precious wildlife corridors or pockets of native forest, turning small projects into mighty ones.
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