Grafton, 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!

2209 days ago

Here when you need us

The Team from

Time spent in respite care can range from a single night to a few weeks. It provides a welcome break and peace of mind knowing that your loved one will receive round-the-clock care from friendly, experienced care teams.

May Kitchen knows how important it is to provide carers with a break. After … View more
Time spent in respite care can range from a single night to a few weeks. It provides a welcome break and peace of mind knowing that your loved one will receive round-the-clock care from friendly, experienced care teams.

May Kitchen knows how important it is to provide carers with a break. After visiting her husband Stuart in respite care at a Ryman village, she was tempted to move in herself! “If it was me, I think I would enjoy it because it’s just so beautiful and the food is good.”

Ryman villages provide warm and welcoming communities. Where residents can enjoy activities and outings while forming friendships along the way.
Find out more

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2210 days ago

Papakura

Sheetal from Auckland Central

Hi,

I am currently looking to buy my first home. I liked a property on Chapal Street, Papakura.

I have no clue about this area though. So here I am looking for advice. Any information/ suggestions are much appreciated.

Thank you :)

2210 days ago

Recipe: Apples, Courgettes and Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Garlic Aioli

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking for the perfect Summer recipe?
This vibrant crunchy salad makes for a perfect side or healthy light lunch.

Ingredients
50 g Almonds
1 splash Vegetable oil
½ tsp Flaky sea salt
½ tsp Sugar
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Looking for the perfect Summer recipe?
This vibrant crunchy salad makes for a perfect side or healthy light lunch.

Ingredients
50 g Almonds
1 splash Vegetable oil
½ tsp Flaky sea salt
½ tsp Sugar
200 g Green beans, tips removed
2 Courgettes
1 Granny Smith apple
1 Lemon
2 cloves Garlic, crushed
½ cup Mayonnaise
1 Spring onion, 2 if small

Read the full recipe on the link below.

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2210 days ago

Free wooden blinds

Donna Neighbourly Lead from Mount Eden

There are 4 blinds.
Not sure what the drop is.
Length is 2 x 1m 4cm and 2 x 1m 16cm

Free

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2210 days ago

NZ Bus Industrial Action - all bus services all resume from 13 December

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

FINAL UPDATE - 12 DEC - 3PM

All bus services will resume from first thing tomorrow morning. Auckland Transport has received official confirmation from First Union and Tramways Union that all industrial action has been withdrawn.

We’d like to thank our customers for their patience during the … View more
FINAL UPDATE - 12 DEC - 3PM

All bus services will resume from first thing tomorrow morning. Auckland Transport has received official confirmation from First Union and Tramways Union that all industrial action has been withdrawn.

We’d like to thank our customers for their patience during the disruption.

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Due to industrial action all services operated by NZ Bus will be cancelled from Saturday 7 December.

We understand that this will be frustrating for our customers and apologise for the inconvenience.

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2210 days ago

What type of wasp?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Hi everyone, today we are linking to two stories, one which explains the paper wasp which we find in abundance in urban areas, and the other which talks about the common and German wasp which dominates our forests and recreational areas. We'll also talk about how to deal with these nasty … View moreHi everyone, today we are linking to two stories, one which explains the paper wasp which we find in abundance in urban areas, and the other which talks about the common and German wasp which dominates our forests and recreational areas. We'll also talk about how to deal with these nasty predators. If you destroy a nest, take a pic and upload your image with the hastag #waspwipeout! But be careful! For paper wasps click here: bit.ly... For common and German wasps click here: bit.ly...

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2210 days ago

Free used double duvet inner and tower fan

Sandy from Auckland Central

Have free used DOUBLE size light weight duvet inner. Great for someone not too fussed (not dirty just old), or use as pet bedding.
Also free black tower fan. Not suretimer works but fan works, just not very powerful and surplus to needs.

PLEASE TEXT MESSAGE ONLY Sandy 0277021973. Do NOT respond to… View more
Have free used DOUBLE size light weight duvet inner. Great for someone not too fussed (not dirty just old), or use as pet bedding.
Also free black tower fan. Not suretimer works but fan works, just not very powerful and surplus to needs.

PLEASE TEXT MESSAGE ONLY Sandy 0277021973. Do NOT respond to this message here as this app is not able to be checked regularly.

Pick up would be corner of Hobson and Wellesley Street by St Matthew's Church, in town. Next to Sky city.

Free

2210 days ago

A garden project with a difference

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Add colour to any garden setting with a planter that boasts movement and extra visual interest.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this project yourself.

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2210 days ago

The Briscoes Christmas Roadie

Briscoes

With Christmas just around the corner, we're as excited as you are. This season, the Briscoes lady will be travelling around New Zealand on a Christmas roadie.

Be sure to pop in to your local store and say hello between 8th and 14 December.

Visit briscoes.co.nz for more details.

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2210 days ago

Lovers of Ancient Greek history and classics, put this date in your diary!

The Team from Auckland Museum

We're very excited to announce we are bringing the major international exhibition Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes exclusively to Auckland next July, from the British Museum. This is the first time these ancient relics, including one of the seven wonders of the world, have … View moreWe're very excited to announce we are bringing the major international exhibition Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes exclusively to Auckland next July, from the British Museum. This is the first time these ancient relics, including one of the seven wonders of the world, have travelled to New Zealand.

Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes open: Friday 3 July to Sunday 18 October 2020. In partnership with the National Museum of Australia in Canberra and the Western Australian Museum and with support from ATEED.

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2212 days ago

Poll: Do you include your pet on the gift shopping list?

Neighbourly.co.nz

For some, giving their furry friend a sneaky piece of ham under the table is enough, but for others, buying and wrapping a Christmas present for their pet is tradition. Whether it be some edible treats, a new comfy bed, or an awesome outdoor toy for summer - do you include your pet on the gift … View moreFor some, giving their furry friend a sneaky piece of ham under the table is enough, but for others, buying and wrapping a Christmas present for their pet is tradition. Whether it be some edible treats, a new comfy bed, or an awesome outdoor toy for summer - do you include your pet on the gift shopping list? Vote in the poll below.

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Do you include your pet on the gift shopping list?
  • 21.8% Absolutely - I spoil them rotten
    21.8% Complete
  • 40.5% I buy something small - I don’t go overboard
    40.5% Complete
  • 13.6% Nope - pressies are for the people
    13.6% Complete
  • 24% I don’t have a pet
    24% Complete
499 votes
2221 days ago

E-Scooters - Petition, Footpaths4feet. For your interest and action

Paula from Freemans Bay

E-scooters and similar lightweight, small, convenient types of electric vehicles could transform our transport system making urban transport less polluting, less noisy, less space-consuming, less dominating of our urban spaces.

But they need to be used in the right places and that isn't on … View more
E-scooters and similar lightweight, small, convenient types of electric vehicles could transform our transport system making urban transport less polluting, less noisy, less space-consuming, less dominating of our urban spaces.

But they need to be used in the right places and that isn't on footpaths.

With e-scooters being allowed on footpaths in Auckland for another period, as well as in other major and increasingly smaller centres, the threat to pedestrian safety and feeling of safety is getting more severe. This is particularly the case for older people, people caring for young children, and temporary or permanently disabled people but affects everyone who uses footpaths.

If people aren't safe or don't feel safe on footpaths then they are less likely to use them. For many people who depend on footpaths to get about, this could deprive them of the ability to go shopping, visit friends, get to work and to be part of their communities. Others may be put off walking for exercise which makes a hugely important contribution to maintaining people's health.

'We support these new forms of mobility but only if they are kept off footpaths. Footpaths are for people on foot and for people using mobility aids such as wheelchairs and white canes. Vehicles capable of high speeds (25-45 km/h) are incompatible with people capable of walking at only 3-5km/h. There is no way to enforce speed limits on footpaths so thinking it's okay as long as riders don't go more than 10 km/h is nonsense. And relying on people being caring and considerate is naivety.' says Dr. Chris Teo-Sherrell, convenor of the Footpaths4feet coalition.

The Footpaths4feet coalition* is running a petition to Parliament asking it to ensure that there are safe places created on-road for e-scooters and other such vehicles to use and that they be banned from being ridden on footpaths.

This is the final week for the petition and we encourage everyone concerned about keeping footpaths safe to sign it on the parliamentary petitions webpage (search for footpaths4feet on Parliament's frontpage www.parliament.nz... )

The Footpaths4feet coalition* is made up of Living Streets Aotearoa, Grey Power, Age Concern NZ, CCS Disability Action, Alzheimers NZ, Blind and Low Vision NZ, Association of Blind Citizens, Visual Impairment Charitable Trust Aotearoa, Retina NZ, Deaf Action, Health Action Trust, Dunedin Pedestrian Action Network, Disabled Persons Assembly

2211 days ago

Full Coverage Wi-Fi Solutions Auckland

Thomas from

Do you have slow Internet? Deadzones? Buffering? Give The WiFi Experts a call!

We offer free site visits and quotes Auckland wide.

0800-943-439
hello@thewifiexperts.co.nz
www.thewifiexperts.co.nz...

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2211 days ago

Samsung 32 inch tv

Tenzing from Epsom

Hi all.
I have a spare 32 inch Samsung tv which I don't use now.its in good working condition.got a remote control but few of the button needs to be press little harder.if anyone is interested I am happy to give it for free.
Thanks

Free

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2211 days ago

Heading Away These Holidays?

Beaurepaires Newmarket

Don't head off on your Christmas road trip without making sure your car is safe with a 20 Point Vehicle Health Check for your just $40 (save $25)*

Hurry, ends on December 15th!

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