Half Moon Bay, Auckland

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear out that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

193 days ago

Have you got an amazing wood pile?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as … View moreDear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as impressive, or even more so? Send us a photo! Email: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. You could be in to win a Fiskars X36 splitting axe L blade and a Fiskars X14 universal axe. We're looking for wood piles of impressive size or of particular space efficiency or even an artistic vision!

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172 days ago

Proud to be your Most Trusted Brand

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

For the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of … View moreFor the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of trust is what sets us apart. Find out more

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172 days ago

Free Matariki Celebrations starts tonight at Highland Park Community House

Highland Park from Highland Park

Hello everyone - this is a reminder that tonight is the first of our FREE events for our Matariki Week Celebrations at Highland Park Community House - 47 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park.

Tonight, Paul Taylor will give two talks on Matariki and the Stars.
Come along and learn more about the Stars… View more
Hello everyone - this is a reminder that tonight is the first of our FREE events for our Matariki Week Celebrations at Highland Park Community House - 47 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park.

Tonight, Paul Taylor will give two talks on Matariki and the Stars.
Come along and learn more about the Stars of Matariki, what they are and what their importance is...
We have two sessions to choose from, 5:00pm or 7:30pm.
As space is limited, it is best to give me a call to hold your place.

Please call Jennie at Highland Park Community House 09 534 5584
There will be plenty of parking onsite or park over at the Duck Pond Carpark at Lloyd Elsmore Park and walk across the bridge.

Happy Matariki everyone

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172 days ago

Big Shout Out for Tricia!

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

💛 We are now in The Big Shout Out month of June - a nationwide campaign, coordinated by Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa - celebrating just some of our wonderful volunteers who so willingly donate their time, energy and skills to our Botany and Pakuranga bureaus. Thank you to all of our… View more💛 We are now in The Big Shout Out month of June - a nationwide campaign, coordinated by Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa - celebrating just some of our wonderful volunteers who so willingly donate their time, energy and skills to our Botany and Pakuranga bureaus. Thank you to all of our volunteers for their mahi aroha.

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172 days ago

50% OFF ADMISSION!

Howick Historical Village Pakuranga, Auckland from Howick Historical Village

🌟 Celebrate Matariki at the Village! 🌟
Join poet & storyteller Zech Soakai at Puhi nui Homestead for a powerful spoken word journey through the meanings of Matariki across Moana Oceania.

✨ Follow the star trail
🪁 Make a traditional manu tukutuku
🌌 Reflect, connect, and … View more
🌟 Celebrate Matariki at the Village! 🌟
Join poet & storyteller Zech Soakai at Puhi nui Homestead for a powerful spoken word journey through the meanings of Matariki across Moana Oceania.

✨ Follow the star trail
🪁 Make a traditional manu tukutuku
🌌 Reflect, connect, and celebrate

🎟️ 50% OFF all tickets – June 20 only!
Bring your whānau for a magical midwinter day.

Get your tickets here: www.eventfinda.co.nz...

#Matariki2025 #PuhiNui #AucklandEvents #ManuTukutuku #ZechSoakai #MidwinterMagic

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172 days ago

EXTENDED HOURS | Village Lights

Howick Historical Village Pakuranga, Auckland from Howick Historical Village

✨ Due to the incredible feedback we've received, we're thrilled to be opening for a special extended-hours evening on 21 June! ✨
There won’t be food trucks or a live band this time, but you’ll still get to wander through the magical lights one last time before they come down.
View more
✨ Due to the incredible feedback we've received, we're thrilled to be opening for a special extended-hours evening on 21 June! ✨
There won’t be food trucks or a live band this time, but you’ll still get to wander through the magical lights one last time before they come down.
🎟️ Grab your tickets at the door – don’t miss it!


#MidwinterLights #OneLastNight #WinterMagic #LightDisplay #EveningOut #AucklandEvents #HowickHistoricalVillage #FamilyFun #LastChance #winternights

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173 days ago

SH16 The Strand shared use path

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From June to October 2025, we'll be constructing a shared use path (SUP) next to SH16 The Strand to improve pedestrian safety and provide a route separate from the road for cyclists along this heavy freight corridor.

Majority of the work will be carried out during weekdays (7am to 5pm) and … View more
From June to October 2025, we'll be constructing a shared use path (SUP) next to SH16 The Strand to improve pedestrian safety and provide a route separate from the road for cyclists along this heavy freight corridor.

Majority of the work will be carried out during weekdays (7am to 5pm) and traffic will still be able to travel along SH16.
Click to find out more

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180 days ago

Poll: Have you noticed these increased grocery prices?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stats NZ said food prices have been rising at their fastest rate in more than a year.

Drinking chocolate is now 27% more expensive, coffee is up 17% and 1kg of mince was $2 more expensive this March than it was the same time last year.

Dairy products have also increased astronomically in … View more
Stats NZ said food prices have been rising at their fastest rate in more than a year.

Drinking chocolate is now 27% more expensive, coffee is up 17% and 1kg of mince was $2 more expensive this March than it was the same time last year.

Dairy products have also increased astronomically in price. Milk prices are up by 15.1% in the last year, cheese by 24% and butter has risen up by a shocking 63.6%.

Are you feeling the pinch lately? Share what you've noticed in the comments below and whether it makes you change your shopping habits.

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Have you noticed these increased grocery prices?
  • 98% Yes, my bank balance has noticed
    98% Complete
  • 1.7% No, I haven't noticed
    1.7% Complete
  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below
    0.3% Complete
3363 votes
173 days ago

Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2025!

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

🎉 It’s Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week 2025 when we honour the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. At Citizens Advice Bureau, we are incredibly fortunate to have over 2,000 volunteers serving in their local communities, delivering free information and … View more🎉 It’s Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week 2025 when we honour the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. At Citizens Advice Bureau, we are incredibly fortunate to have over 2,000 volunteers serving in their local communities, delivering free information and advice to people, and doing this with care, skill and dedication. Using the current exchange rate, that’s a combined value of more than NZ$111,448 per hour! 😮

We invite you to celebrate with us this National Volunteer Week as we recognise those who share their time, talent and energy. Take time to say thank you and to give a shout out to the volunteers who make a difference in your community!

Text credit (abridged and altered): Citizens Advice Bureau NZ (2024)

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173 days ago

Big Shout Out to Megan!

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

💛 We are now in The Big Shout Out month of June - a nationwide campaign, coordinated by Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa - celebrating just some of our wonderful volunteers who so willingly donate their time, energy and skills to our Botany and Pakuranga bureaus. Thank you to all of our… View more💛 We are now in The Big Shout Out month of June - a nationwide campaign, coordinated by Volunteering New Zealand | Tūao Aotearoa - celebrating just some of our wonderful volunteers who so willingly donate their time, energy and skills to our Botany and Pakuranga bureaus. Thank you to all of our volunteers for their mahi aroha.

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174 days ago

Free Items

Alona from Bucklands Beach

All Free. Text me if you are keen, you can choose or take it all. Thanks 0272256188

Single Bed
Table for 8
Heavy Bulky couch for free❤️😊

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175 days ago

Lawnmowning & Garden tidy up(Services) In the Eastern Suburb of Auckland

Geoffrey from Cockle Bay

Attend to everyone/everybody
I am on the lookout for more lawn mowing & Garden tidying up for my business, my business name is: Blessing Boys lawn mowing business, if you'd like to have more time with your family members & friends,

Why not call in the big Guns to do it? We can do… View more
Attend to everyone/everybody
I am on the lookout for more lawn mowing & Garden tidying up for my business, my business name is: Blessing Boys lawn mowing business, if you'd like to have more time with your family members & friends,

Why not call in the big Guns to do it? We can do it, not too big or too small for us, we can do it.
Why not call our owner/operator of the business, he love get your calls & he can come around give you a price on it??
Phone 027-8026147, ask for Geoffrey Downing

175 days ago

Call the Home Renovation Experts 👍🏽☀️🏠

The Team from The Building Guys

Small job no problem Big job? Sure can. Bathroom upgrade or Laundry Remodel? We have a team - plumber, electrician, tiler, plaster + paint etc… High quality workmanship and a smile. For a free quotation please book on our website or call us on 02102255388.

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176 days ago

Big Shout Out to Vani!

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

💛 We are now in The Big Shout Out month of June - a nationwide campaign, coordinated by Volunteering NZ - celebrating just some of our wonderful volunteers who so willingly donate their time, energy and skills to our Botany and Pakuranga bureaus. Thank you to all of our volunteers for their mahi… View more💛 We are now in The Big Shout Out month of June - a nationwide campaign, coordinated by Volunteering NZ - celebrating just some of our wonderful volunteers who so willingly donate their time, energy and skills to our Botany and Pakuranga bureaus. Thank you to all of our volunteers for their mahi aroha. ⭐️

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176 days ago

Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers this National Volunteer Week!

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

This Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu National Volunteer Week, from June 15th to 21st, Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Pakuranga & Botany wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers!

Every single day, their dedication and hard work make a real difference in the lives of people right… View more
This Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu National Volunteer Week, from June 15th to 21st, Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Pakuranga & Botany wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers!

Every single day, their dedication and hard work make a real difference in the lives of people right here in our community. From providing free and confidential advice to offering a friendly ear, our volunteers are the backbone of CAB. Their commitment ensures that we can continue to support, inform, and empower individuals facing all sorts of challenges.

We are so grateful for their generosity, compassion, and tireless efforts. Thank you for being such an integral part of our team and for all that you do to help our community thrive!

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