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* Merino Silk – silky smooth & gentle on delicate skin
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I have 2 yukka branches approx 1.90metres long and 6 cabbage tree ranging from 2.70m to 1.60. See photos. Cut today. Free to collect close to Tristram Ave Forrest Hill. Call 021 0463374
41 Phix snaps for sale. Has provided amazing results for some people. $180 is a bargin as 30 snaps from USA is $150+US taxes $35. Total $185. Youre getting an extra 11 snaps. Tried it for a few months, not really for me. Call/text me 027 3862680 if you would like it. Cheers Helen😁
Neighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!
… View moreNeighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!
For some amazing te reo resources, head to ReoMāori.co.nz
Me mahi tahi tātou, Neighbours 🌿
Summerset’s Nationwide Open Day is on Sunday 5 October. All 38 of our villages are open from 10am to 2pm.
Spend $50 or more from Friday to Sunday and receive a FREE pair of cosy woollen bed socks with your order.
🕛 Ends Sunday Midnight
*Not valid with other discounts
Do you have some time over the school holidays to practise your English? Our group is meeting on Wednesday 24th September 1pm-2.30pm and would be delighted 😀 to have your company. This is not a religious group, just a friendly bunch of people who like to help others improve their English. No … View moreDo you have some time over the school holidays to practise your English? Our group is meeting on Wednesday 24th September 1pm-2.30pm and would be delighted 😀 to have your company. This is not a religious group, just a friendly bunch of people who like to help others improve their English. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Easy parking 🚗 outside the door. Bring a friend along if you wish! See you there. Cheers Helen😁
Major work is coming to Beach Haven Road between Tramway Rd and Lancaster Rd, including a full rebuild of the road and improved drainage.
Phase 1 of the project prepares the road (drains, roadside edge, and footpaths) and will take 9 weeks with night works for much of that.
The road will be … View moreMajor work is coming to Beach Haven Road between Tramway Rd and Lancaster Rd, including a full rebuild of the road and improved drainage.
Phase 1 of the project prepares the road (drains, roadside edge, and footpaths) and will take 9 weeks with night works for much of that.
The road will be fully closed during the day for the first week, from Sunday 21st to Sunday 28th September with a detour in place. There will also be day works for a week after that.
Phase 2 is the road rebuild and resurfacing to make it stronger and longer lasting. it will be carried out in Late December, with more info on that to come.
More information: haveyoursay.at.govt.nz...
Phase 1 includes:
• Installing new underground drains
• Replacing the old footpath and roadside drains
• Upgrading stormwater system
• Laying new concrete footpath and roadside edge
• Final resurfacing with new asphalt
• Expect traffic delays, especially during peak times. We will need to temporarily close bus stops, and some services will be affected – please use the AT mobile app or the QR codes on posters available at the effected bus stops for more information.
• Temporary vehicle access to local properties will be maintained, however this access won’t be available on the day of concrete pours and whilst the concrete cures. Residents will be contacted 24 hours prior to the concrete pours to help accommodate any specific needs. If your driveway is restricted, you will need to park nearby and walk home. On-street parking will be limited.
• Footpaths will remain accessible to local residents.
• Council waste and recycling collection will continue as normal. If access to your bin collection spot is restricted, our team will assist you with an alternative location.
• Bus stops may move, but we’ll manage access to homes. Please use the AT mobile app or posters available at the effected bus stops for more information.
More information: haveyoursay.at.govt.nz...
Spring’s the perfect time to clear out the garage, wardrobe, or that cluttered cupboard and turn your unused goods into cash!
Join the Neighbourly Online Garage Sale on Saturday, September 27th. It’s free, local, and the easiest way to find new homes for the things you no longer need from … View moreSpring’s the perfect time to clear out the garage, wardrobe, or that cluttered cupboard and turn your unused goods into cash!
Join the Neighbourly Online Garage Sale on Saturday, September 27th. It’s free, local, and the easiest way to find new homes for the things you no longer need from spare tents and pre-loved books to clothes that deserve another spin.
How it works:
List your items individually before the day. Then, sit back as interested buyers on Neighbourly browse and get in touch directly.
And if you’re not selling?
There’s still treasure to be found! Jump online on the 27th and grab yourself a bargain or two.
Let’s turn clutter into community wins.
Don’t miss out!
Impress your friends by building an easy-to-make dartboard cabinet finished in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect, Resene FX Blackboard Paint and Resene Furniture and Decking Oil that will transform your garden into a games room. Find out how to make your own dartboard with these easy step by step … View moreImpress your friends by building an easy-to-make dartboard cabinet finished in Resene FX Faux Rust Effect, Resene FX Blackboard Paint and Resene Furniture and Decking Oil that will transform your garden into a games room. Find out how to make your own dartboard with these easy step by step instructions.
With so many amazing series out right now, and with so many streaming services showing exclusive content, we thought we could do a national roundup of the best shows on TV! 📺
We want to know: What are you watching, what makes it the best show around, and where are you watching it?
(The … View moreWith so many amazing series out right now, and with so many streaming services showing exclusive content, we thought we could do a national roundup of the best shows on TV! 📺
We want to know: What are you watching, what makes it the best show around, and where are you watching it?
(The Neighbourly Team's suggestion: Taskmaster on TVNZ, because watching celebrities do silly things over dinner is the end to the day we all need!)
First-time lifter Mona got the technique down pat while Colin lifted an incredible 60kg! Even 100-year-old Bill joined in! Together they raised $1,700 for Hato Hone St John. A day full of fun, courage, and community spirit!
Click read more to read about the full lift-off.
I oppose the proposed congestion charging. Are you prepared to pay $5 per trip to work or school? Up to $50 per week?
The Mayor and the Government are working on introducing a charge that is supposed to reduce congestion, but will actually punish North Shore drivers and their families just trying … View moreI oppose the proposed congestion charging. Are you prepared to pay $5 per trip to work or school? Up to $50 per week?
The Mayor and the Government are working on introducing a charge that is supposed to reduce congestion, but will actually punish North Shore drivers and their families just trying to get to work on time. Most workers do not have the flexibility to change their working hours - to start late or work from home for an hour or two before travelling to work. And North Shore workers have less ability to avoid congestion than other parts of Auckland.
There is no guarantee that this tax will be used to improve public transport, and simply imposing another tax will not alleviate congestion. If we really want to relieve congestion in Auckland, a better option would be to make all public transport free or as close to free as possible.
Read more in the attached article from my North Shore Post newspaper that can be downloaded from: www.johngillon.co.nz...
- Authorised by John Gillon, john@johngillon.co.nz
Download your copy of John Gillon's "The North Shore Gazette"!
Or let me if you would like a hard copy delivered to your letterbox!
📰 Download now from: www.johngillon.co.nz...
Learn more about John Gillon and some of the issues facing the North Shore:
➤ Fixing Lake Road -… View moreDownload your copy of John Gillon's "The North Shore Gazette"!
Or let me if you would like a hard copy delivered to your letterbox!
📰 Download now from: www.johngillon.co.nz...
Learn more about John Gillon and some of the issues facing the North Shore:
➤ Fixing Lake Road - John has the solution
➤ Preventing Flooding in Milford and Wairau
➤ North Shore Local Board budgets slashed
➤ Proposed halving of rubbish collection "unfair" to large families
➤ Removal of public rubbish bins "outrageous"
➤ The trouble with loose chip seal
➤ John opposes congestion charging - a $5 tax per trip
➤ A new regional park for the North Shore in Birkenhead
➤ The Unitary Plan needs to be reviewed and loopholes closed
➤ Importance of shade sails over playgrounds
➤ Dog fees may be illegally calculated
➤ Compliance and enforcement woefully underfunded
➤ Crowing roosters are a nuisance, but council won't act
📰 Download now from: www.johngillon.co.nz...
Authorised by John Gillon, john@johngillon.co.nz
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