Greenhithe, 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!

2325 days ago

Poll: Does an eatery's hygiene grade impact your decision to buy food from there?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

A popular Asian eatery and a restaurant in a wealthy suburb are among the dirtiest in Auckland.

In the most recent list of E and D grade food outlets, inspectors identified 12 eateries from July to August this year with lower than usual hygiene standards, ranging from problems with pests to … View more
A popular Asian eatery and a restaurant in a wealthy suburb are among the dirtiest in Auckland.

In the most recent list of E and D grade food outlets, inspectors identified 12 eateries from July to August this year with lower than usual hygiene standards, ranging from problems with pests to process control.

To read the full list of eateries, click here

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Does an eatery's hygiene grade impact your decision to buy food from there?
  • 83.4% Yes, always!
    83.4% Complete
  • 3.4% No, I don't look.
    3.4% Complete
  • 13.2% When I remember to check
    13.2% Complete
1031 votes
2324 days ago

SkyBus direct to Airport from North Harbour

SkyBus Airport Express

At $44 Return when you buy online, SkyBus North Harbour Express is cheaper than one-way in a taxi! 30 minute departures from Albany Westfield, Smales Farm or Akoranga station, skip the traffic and save.

Join us in the fast lane on SkyBus.

Return tickets are valid for 3 months from purchase … View more
At $44 Return when you buy online, SkyBus North Harbour Express is cheaper than one-way in a taxi! 30 minute departures from Albany Westfield, Smales Farm or Akoranga station, skip the traffic and save.

Join us in the fast lane on SkyBus.

Return tickets are valid for 3 months from purchase date and redeemable in either direction.
Tickets online

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2325 days ago

Foodography 2019!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This year's foodography dinner, with a kiwi cuisine theme,included five inspired courses for participants to build and create in their own concepts and share on social before eating and enjoying their dish.

Click below to read more on our new blog post!

2325 days ago

Girls Pink Boots Size 12 - as New

Linda from Totara Vale

Girls Pink Boots - as New

Size 12

only 1 month old

Pick up Sunset Road, Totara Vale

Contact Linda 0212341442

Price: $10

2325 days ago

3 People Pop Up Tent - 2 Month New

Linda from Totara Vale

3 People Pop Up Tent

Good at the beach

2 Month New

Price: $50

2325 days ago

40cm Stylin' Bike - 2 months old - as new

Linda from Totara Vale

Your little one will look adorable riding around on this cute bike that has flower shaped pedals. Let your kid level up with its removable training wheels!

Suitable for 4+ years

Front carry bag

Rear doll carrier
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Your little one will look adorable riding around on this cute bike that has flower shaped pedals. Let your kid level up with its removable training wheels!

Suitable for 4+ years

Front carry bag

Rear doll carrier

Removable training wheel

Flower shaped pedals

Rider minimum height 97cm

Wheel size: 40cm (16 in.)

Maximum loading weight 40kg

Colour: Pink

Warning: Do not load heavy items in the doll carrier.

Pick up Sunset Rd, Glenfield

Contact Linda 0212341442

Price: $55

2325 days ago

Mayoral Candidates Community Meeting

4th September 2019, 12-2pm
Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna

A community partnership meeting, hosted by Auckland North Community and Development Inc. Community organisations will ask questions of the main Mayoral candidates. Open to the public. RSVP: info@ancad.org.nz phone: 486-4820

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2329 days ago

Upcycle Painting Workshop

Melanie from West Harbour

Hi everyone,
There will be an upcoming Upcycling Painting Workshop that will be held over on the North Shore. Classes are fun, creative and allow you to reuse and make your home décor beautiful once more. Instructors will provide tips and tricks for making your tired old home décor pieces, look … View more
Hi everyone,
There will be an upcoming Upcycling Painting Workshop that will be held over on the North Shore. Classes are fun, creative and allow you to reuse and make your home décor beautiful once more. Instructors will provide tips and tricks for making your tired old home décor pieces, look new and interesting again. We use discarded wood so that participants feel comfortable trying any painting technique they'd like. It allows for creativity and adventurous techniques. Most of the techniques used will aim to be quick, easy and more affordable over buying new stuff. It will give you the confidence and accomplishment to create your own work in your own style. Come along to hear and share new ideas and get personal support in your upcycling journey.

Location: Highbury Community House, 110 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead, Auckland

Date: Sunday 11 August
Time: 1 PM - 3 PM

Find Out More: therecreators.co.nz...

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2325 days ago

Free English classes available in Takapuna

New Zealand Institute of Education

English Classes Available: NZCEL Level 3 and NZCEL Level 4:
Location: 62, Anzac Street, Takapuna, Auckland
Cost: FREE Tuition for NZ Residents, Citizens and Refugees.
Only pay NZD75 for Material Fee.

Classes schedule:
Morning: Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm
Start Date: 5 August 2019 and 12 … View more
English Classes Available: NZCEL Level 3 and NZCEL Level 4:
Location: 62, Anzac Street, Takapuna, Auckland
Cost: FREE Tuition for NZ Residents, Citizens and Refugees.
Only pay NZD75 for Material Fee.

Classes schedule:
Morning: Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm
Start Date: 5 August 2019 and 12 August
Finish Date: 20 December 2020
Total: 20 weeks

Evening: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:15pm to 9:15pm
Start Date: 5 August 2019 and 12 August
Finish Date: 7 February 2020
Total: 25 weeks

How to enrol?

Book a test - The first step you book your English test with us so we can assess your level and allocate to the right classes.

Test times are:
Mondays 9:00am and 2:00pm and 5:30pm
Wednesdays 10:00am and 2:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am and 2:00pm
What day and time can you come to do the test?

Do you prefer to study in the Morning or Evening?

We only have a few seats left!
Call us on 09 489 6205
Book now

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2325 days ago

Affordable, quality homes - selling fast.

Madison Park at Milldale

Milldale, just across the motorway from the highly successful Millwater development is going to be one of the places to live on Auckland’s North Shore. It offers a great lifestyle with all the modern amenities of a vibrant and growing community.

Madison Park Homes have carefully selected a … View more
Milldale, just across the motorway from the highly successful Millwater development is going to be one of the places to live on Auckland’s North Shore. It offers a great lifestyle with all the modern amenities of a vibrant and growing community.

Madison Park Homes have carefully selected a range of house lots for their unique house designs.

Suitable for first home buyers, growing families or those about to retire… there is something for everyone.

Each Madison Park lot has been selected to maximise Milldale’s unique landscape and a great living environment.

Visit our display pod on site for more information about The Milldale Selection by Madison Park Homes.
Home Options

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2329 days ago

Russian nesting doll

Olga from Albany

It's hard to find a symbol of Russia more popular than the traditional Russian nesting doll. These decorated wooden dolls "with a secret" are also called matryoshka dolls or babushka dolls. They are recognized even in the countries thousand miles away from Russia. The simplicity and … View moreIt's hard to find a symbol of Russia more popular than the traditional Russian nesting doll. These decorated wooden dolls "with a secret" are also called matryoshka dolls or babushka dolls. They are recognized even in the countries thousand miles away from Russia. The simplicity and originality of matryoshka dolls attract the fans of Russian folk art from around the world. Bright and picturesque Russian nesting dolls decorate the fireplaces and bookshelves in the homes of thousands of Russians.

Despite the fact that first matryoshka dolls were intended for children, their price was so high that only adults could afford to buy them on special occasions. Matryoshka dolls were often given as a present to young women from their beloved ones. In 1900, the dolls earned a bronze medal at the World Exhibition in Paris. Soon after, Russian nesting dolls became wildly popular. The toys were being produced in several well-known manufacturing centers, the most famous of them being Sergiev Posad and Semenov. In the early twentieth century, Russian nesting dolls were being exported abroad in large quantities. The popularity of the dolls even gave rise to a few companies in Germany which produced counterfeit nesting dolls and sold them as Russian toys.

In 1913, a factory in the city of Semyonov produced a matryoshka dolls set that consisted of 48 figures and was painted in traditional red and yellow colours.

In the meantime, the biggest Russian dolls set was presented at the exhibition in Japan in 1970. Russian masters from Semenov showcased a matryoshka set that included seventy-two figures. The production of such matryoshkas requires exceptional skills and talent, so their mass production is not possible.

If you need unique unusual gift for any special occasion choose matryoshka. You will definitely surprise everyone in a pleasant way. We offer pretty huge range of nesting dolls in our store. Just come and choose your one.

2326 days ago

Will you be affected by these motorway closures?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements that will affect the following motorways: Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18) and the Southwestern Motorway (SH20).

Closures … View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements that will affect the following motorways: Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18) and the Southwestern Motorway (SH20).

Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am - unless otherwise stated. Please follow the signposted detours. Click here to see a detailed list of affected areas.

Safe travels neighbours!

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2326 days ago
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