Golflands, Auckland

12 days ago

Neighbourly Q&A: The Garden Guru

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Can't make your roses sing? Wanting to know when to start planting your broccoli? We are kicking off our Q&A series with Jo McCarroll in the hot seat answering questions on all things gardening from 9am Friday.

As well as being the author of Vege Patch From Scratch, Jo is also the … View more
Can't make your roses sing? Wanting to know when to start planting your broccoli? We are kicking off our Q&A series with Jo McCarroll in the hot seat answering questions on all things gardening from 9am Friday.

As well as being the author of Vege Patch From Scratch, Jo is also the editor of NZ Gardener magazine and has been for 15 years. She is looking forward to answering your gardening questions.

Whether you're dipping your toe in the soil or have seasoned green fingers, we welcome you to...
↓ Share your question with our gardening guru below... ↓

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11 days ago

Happy International Women's Day!

The Team from NZ Compare

Today, we celebrate the heroes living right under our roofs, who uplift and empower us every day – the wives, mums, daughters, and nans.

Take a moment to say thank you to these incredible women who shape your lives with their grace and courage.

Don't forget to use NZ Compare to … View more
Today, we celebrate the heroes living right under our roofs, who uplift and empower us every day – the wives, mums, daughters, and nans.

Take a moment to say thank you to these incredible women who shape your lives with their grace and courage.

Don't forget to use NZ Compare to brighten your household bills!

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11 days ago

Ryman Care - Your Free Guide

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Choosing the right care centre is an important decision. To help you, we’ve put together The Ryman Care Guide to highlight the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide.

At Ryman villages, we offer care options customised to suit your needs. Our villages all offer rest home … View more
Choosing the right care centre is an important decision. To help you, we’ve put together The Ryman Care Guide to highlight the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide.

At Ryman villages, we offer care options customised to suit your needs. Our villages all offer rest home care, and most also offer hospital and specialist dementia care.

Our assisted living apartments are in the heart of the village and include services like housekeeping and chef-prepared meals to make life easier.

Discover the kindness and comfort of Ryman care, request your free copy today.

Click read more for your free guide.

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11 days ago

Laundry love

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Banish plastic and add style with painted cane and wicker baskets in your laundry in your favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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12 days ago

What's On: East Auckland Table Tennis Club

Shane from Epsom

Table tennis club meets every Tuesday night at 7.15p.m. All welcome. $12 per player per night. For more information contact Ebi ph. (021) 083 09994.
East Auckland Table Tennis Club
  • Pakuranga Community Hall
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12 days ago

What's On: Eastern District Country Music Club

Bev from Cockle Bay

Everyone is welcome to listen to our live music or come and sing or play an instrument. Non members $5. For more info phone Bev 021 11 56 866.
Eastern District Country Music Club
  • Bucklands and Eastern Beaches War Memorial Hall
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12 days ago

Rental needed

Magda from Howick

Unfortunately I found myself in the same situation as hundreds of kiwis and I need to move out from my current rental.(apparently landlord is moving in)
I'm after 4 bedrooms, 2 bthms and double garage place in howick and surrounding suburbs
The only problem is I actually need a big garden … View more
Unfortunately I found myself in the same situation as hundreds of kiwis and I need to move out from my current rental.(apparently landlord is moving in)
I'm after 4 bedrooms, 2 bthms and double garage place in howick and surrounding suburbs
The only problem is I actually need a big garden not because of pets or children but because of my huge passion for gardening.
I've been in my current rental for 4.5 yrs,have great references,painted all the bedrooms,bought new curtains, paid for green bin every mth as I was maintaining their(mine) huge garden,installed 5 raised beds and put greenhouse on so I can have my own vegetables most of the year and where I start my seedlings which in turn I sell every second Saturday at Howick market.
If you know of anyone that is planning to rent their house in near future please let me know
I'm on Trade Me every day but most properties have either very small section or concrete around them
Thanks for reading
Pics of my garden

12 days ago

A note about community mail theft

The Team from Counties Manukau Police

Please follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
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Please follow our top tips to reduce the risk of mail theft:
✉️ Clear your letterbox in a timely manner
✉️ Put a hold on your mail delivery if you’re going away
✉️ Provide clear delivery instructions for couriers to leave a package safely hidden or secured within your property
✉️ Install security cameras and/or security camera messaging near your letterbox or front of property
✉️ Where practical, consider click and collect over delivery
✉️ Send parcels to a work address or ensuring you're home when they arrive
✉️ Contact Police (111 for immediate issues or 105 if it is after the fact) if you see people loitering around vehicles or looking into car windows
✉️ Engage in neighbourhood groups so more people can keep an eye out for suspicious activity

These tips are being shared after a 44-year-old woman will appear in Pukekohe District Court on 28 March charged with theft.
An alleged mail thief in the Pukekohe area has hand-delivered herself into Police, following assistance from the community.
Counties Manukau South Senior Sergeant MJ Riddle says Police were aware of locals discussing a mail theft on social media. A report was made to Police at the time in January and had included enough detail including CCTV footage and a vehicle of interest. Following Police enquiries, the woman has brought herself into the Pukekohe Police Station a few days later

“This is a great result for the community and a timely reminder to the public to continue reporting any thefts from letterboxes.”
Senior Sergeant Riddle says
“Our community should be able to receive parcels and mail without concern of interference but unfortunately there are people in our communities who take advantage of opportunities to commit thefts from mail boxes and front porches."

“We encourage anyone who has been the victim of dishonesty offending to report it as soon as possible,” she says."

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12 days ago

Hilux Hybrid in store now!

Botany Toyota

We have pre-production models in the showroom ready for you to test drive!

Come on in and see what all the fuss is about!

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12 days ago

Tefal juicer

Beverley from Pakuranga

Tefal juicer, brand new, never used, still in box, excellent condition.
Pakuranga

Price: $40

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12 days ago

EXPERIENCED TAI CHI TEACHER REQUIRED:

Highland Park from Highland Park

EXPERIENCED TAI CHI TEACHER REQUIRED:
Highland Park Community House is looking for an experienced
Tai Chi Tutor to take our 1 hour adult class on Thursdays from 9:00am to 10:00am as our long standing teacher has decided to take a well earned break.

Our Tai Chi classes are run over a 10 week … View more
EXPERIENCED TAI CHI TEACHER REQUIRED:
Highland Park Community House is looking for an experienced
Tai Chi Tutor to take our 1 hour adult class on Thursdays from 9:00am to 10:00am as our long standing teacher has decided to take a well earned break.

Our Tai Chi classes are run over a 10 week Term and have a dedicated group of participants.

If you are interested in taking our class, please contact Jennie at Highland Park Community House Phone: 534 5584 or email: jen@hpapcommunityhouses.org.nz

We will require our new Tutor for the first class starting 4th April

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13 days ago

Psychology book-$70

Dorothy from Pakuranga Heights

The 5th Australian and New Zealand edition of Psychology,
Ready to go, selling for $70
Retail price $172
Used- In excellent condition.

Price: $70

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13 days ago

Could our dream of pest-free tomatoes come true?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

"What I have harvested from that greenhouse this year, that’s the cleanest crop I have ever grown. No whitefly at all. It’s pretty exciting,” says Anthony Tringham, who grows heirloom tomatoes commercially under the brand Curious Croppers, in Clevedon, Auckland

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13 days ago

What's On: Bucklands Beach Craft Wellness Market

Michelle from Beach Haven

Bucklands Beach - Sat 16th March 10–3. Food Truck, Craft, Aura Camera, Healers, Readers, Crystals, Flowers, Candles, Product & More. Stall Holders Wanted. Details www.crystalvisions.co.nz
Bucklands Beach Craft Wellness Market
  • Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Memorial Hall
16 days ago

Poll: Is it okay to take fruit from a neighbour's tree?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This week we are wondering about some neighbour etiquette that can cause conflict. If your neighbour has a tree overflowing with fruit that is visible from the road, is it okay to help yourself? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded … View more
This week we are wondering about some neighbour etiquette that can cause conflict. If your neighbour has a tree overflowing with fruit that is visible from the road, is it okay to help yourself? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Is it okay to take fruit from a neighbour's tree?
  • 18.3% Yes
    18.3% Complete
  • 75.5% No
    75.5% Complete
  • 6.2% Other - I'll share below
    6.2% Complete
2417 votes
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