Mechanics Bay, Auckland

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

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2652 days ago

Info evening for would-be Pasifika stallholders

The Team from

Tomorrow (Wed 19 Sept) is an info evening for potential Pasifika stallholders at Fickling Convention Mt Roskill, starting at 6.30pm. There’s no need to register and no charge to attend, just turn up. Applications for stalls at the 2019 Pasifika Festival close on Monday 24 Sept.

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2656 days ago

How many of these top restaurants have you been to?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Did your favourite restaurant make the cut? The results are in and New Zealand's top 100 restaurants for 2018 have been named! Click here to read all about them.

So what do you think? Did your favourite place to eat at miss out? Which restaurants from your city would you … View more
Hi neighbours,

Did your favourite restaurant make the cut? The results are in and New Zealand's top 100 restaurants for 2018 have been named! Click here to read all about them.

So what do you think? Did your favourite place to eat at miss out? Which restaurants from your city would you add to the list? Let us know in the replies!

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff).

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2653 days ago

Free Taster Evening - Momentum Life Coaching & Training

Momentum Life Coaching

Are you interested in becoming a Life Coach? Come along to get a taste of what Life Coaching is all about and to see if it is the right fit for you.

Our Taster Evening will be run by Momentum’s head trainer Vivienne Kelly and has been designed to provide insight for those who may be interested… View more
Are you interested in becoming a Life Coach? Come along to get a taste of what Life Coaching is all about and to see if it is the right fit for you.

Our Taster Evening will be run by Momentum’s head trainer Vivienne Kelly and has been designed to provide insight for those who may be interested in joining Momentum’s October intake of Life Coach students.

Our Taster will provide insight as to who we are, what we do, as well as what you will be qualified for once you have completed your training. We have also incorporated a fun practical component into this evening which will really give you an idea as to what becoming a coach is all about!

If this sounds like it’s a fit for you, please click below to find out more and sign-up to the event.
Find out more!

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2654 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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2654 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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2655 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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2655 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
2655 days ago

Where to for Parnell?

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A summary of the feedback on the Parnell Plan consultation document, setting out the community’s 30-year vision for the area, is now available online.

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2656 days ago

Poll: Would you let the grass and weeds in your local parks grow to feed and home 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 and home 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
2657 days ago

Red-light districts help whitebait thrive

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Shelley is one of Auckland Council's senior community waterways specialists, and works across the region helping endangered īnanga breed.

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2657 days ago

It’s biscuit time, get yours now!

Girl Guiding New Zealand

GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.

Find out where the Girl Guides will be in Auckland or buy online!

For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Get your biscuits here!

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2657 days ago

Quay Street Cycleway Extension opens

Communications Team from Auckland Council

The Quay Street Cycleway Extension is now open for people on bikes to ride safely into the city centre from east Auckland. The project extends the original two-way Quay Street Cycleway from Plumer Street, past Spark Arena, to near The Strand intersection.

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