Huntington Park, Auckland

Borrow it!

Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

2662 days ago

It’s Blue September! Time to get checked.

Mercy Radiology

Have you reminded the men in your life to have their prostate checked? Fathers, friends, brothers, grandfathers - it’s likely you know someone affected by prostate cancer. Sadly, every day at least two Kiwi men will pass away from prostate cancer.

Arrange a check with your GP today - a message… View more
Have you reminded the men in your life to have their prostate checked? Fathers, friends, brothers, grandfathers - it’s likely you know someone affected by prostate cancer. Sadly, every day at least two Kiwi men will pass away from prostate cancer.

Arrange a check with your GP today - a message the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ is emphasising during Blue September. Mercy Radiology is working with the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ to lead the way in early detection technology.

Join with us and donate to make a difference. Thanks for your support!

Visit www.radiology.co.nz to know more about advancements in detection and treatment of prostate cancer.
Donate now

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2662 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

Enjoy our one and only pre-summer sale with a massive 40% off our bean bags collection!

You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you don’t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Order bean bags!

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2662 days ago

Excess garden soil

Mikaila from Botany Downs

We are re doing our gardens and have some excess soil we need to get rid of. Anyone know how we can dispose of it or would like to take it off our hands? Would say a couple of large buckets full

Free

2663 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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2663 days ago

A big welcome to Auckland's first Chinese councillor

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Entrepreneur Paul Young has won Auckland Council's Howick ward by-election, to become the city's first Chinese councillor.

Young, who arrived in Auckland in 1989, won by a margin of 1698 votes in a low-turnout poll with provisional figures showing 26.4 per cent of people voted.

He … View more
Entrepreneur Paul Young has won Auckland Council's Howick ward by-election, to become the city's first Chinese councillor.

Young, who arrived in Auckland in 1989, won by a margin of 1698 votes in a low-turnout poll with provisional figures showing 26.4 per cent of people voted.

He provisionally gained 7293 votes, ahead of local board member Jim Donald on 5595, former local journalist Phil Taylor on 5285, and Damian Light on 5222. Read more of the story here.

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2663 days ago

Poll: Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.

But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!

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Should the NZ Wars be made compulsory?
  • 33.6% Yes, it's an important part of our history
    33.6% Complete
  • 39.5% It should be taught, but shouldn't be compulsory
    39.5% Complete
  • 13.1% No, I'm against the idea
    13.1% Complete
  • 13.8% I'm for both te reo and the wars to be compulsory
    13.8% Complete
2408 votes
2664 days ago

Poll: Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed pollinators?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover … View moreKiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover and dandelion flower provides food for bees and helps support biodiversity. Would you be happy if your local authority let the grass in your local parks grow long and allowed weeds to flourish?

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Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed pollinators?
  • 25% Yes of course. we need to help the bees.
    25% Complete
  • 42% Yes, but there needs to be signage to say that it's being done for pollinators,
    42% Complete
  • 26.4% No. Parks are used for sports and the grass needs to be mown. Plant for pollinat
    26.4% Complete
  • 6.6% No. I think that is just the council saying it's for pollinators but really it's
    6.6% Complete
605 votes
2664 days ago

Do it for your whaanau – book a breast screening appointment today!

Counties Manukau DHB

Contact the Counties Manukau Health Breast Screening team today to book a breast screening appointment. Mammograms are free every two years for eligible women aged 45-69.

Call 0800 270 200 or visit www.timetoscreen.nz for more information.
Find out more

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2664 days ago

Liam's success story with Skills Update

Skills Update Training Institute Mangere/Papakura Campus

Liam completed his National Certificate in Security, Level 2, at the end of 2017 and has now got employment with Simply Security Ltd, a well-known company, working at a number of sites throughout the country.

Liam has joined a number of fellow Skills Update security course colleagues who are … View more
Liam completed his National Certificate in Security, Level 2, at the end of 2017 and has now got employment with Simply Security Ltd, a well-known company, working at a number of sites throughout the country.

Liam has joined a number of fellow Skills Update security course colleagues who are also working there. During the last week he has completed the induction for new employees and is currently stationed at a major construction site in downtown Auckland City.

From here Liam hopes to move shortly to join other Skills security course graduates at the site of the University of Auckland. Liam said he is finding the work interesting and challenging and credits the training he received at the security course as a major help in enabling him to put theory into practice.

Congratulations Liam, awesome job!

Enrol now to begin your success story with us today.

Call 0800-00-00-55 or visit our website www.skillsupdate.ac.nz
or free text INFO to 590.
Find out more!

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2667 days ago

Twin Stroller

Edna from Botany Downs

Hi, is there anyone that has a twin stroller they want to get rid of and that is in relatively good condition for a very good price please?

2667 days ago

Festival celebrates full moon and cultural diversity

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Local residents will have the chance to enjoy an evening of culture and traditions from one of Asia's biggest celebrations at Howick's first Moon Festival.

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2664 days ago

Progress results of Howick Ward by-election

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Following the Howick Ward by-election, Paul Young (Independent) has been provisionally elected as a Howick Ward councillor.

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