Mechanics Bay, Auckland

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3057 days ago

Interesting posts we've seen this month!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A chicken apocalypse in Levin, a furry glove thief in Woolston and a bit of graffiti-proof kiwi ingenuity in Dunedin.

We've found a small selection of goodies from this month that we just couldn't help but share with you all. Click on the titles to see the original posts!

Did you … View more
A chicken apocalypse in Levin, a furry glove thief in Woolston and a bit of graffiti-proof kiwi ingenuity in Dunedin.

We've found a small selection of goodies from this month that we just couldn't help but share with you all. Click on the titles to see the original posts!

Did you know that you can browse posts from neighbourhoods across the country on our Public Notices tab? Any content shared to these public pages are posts that have been made with the "Public Post" box ticked.

3057 days ago

Meet Kerryana from Auckland

The Team from Auckland Humanity Project

Kerryana | Auckland

"My responsibility being a mum was purely to them, and because there was three of them, and they were all in three and a half years, I didn’t have time to think about anything else. I mean, they actually needed me, and that’s where I think I got my gratification, was… View more
Kerryana | Auckland

"My responsibility being a mum was purely to them, and because there was three of them, and they were all in three and a half years, I didn’t have time to think about anything else. I mean, they actually needed me, and that’s where I think I got my gratification, was actually feeling important to them, and them being really important to me. They made very good friendships, and I think it was because of the brothers being so close together, they knew what it was like to rely on each other. "

Hear Kerryana's story on our website.

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3058 days ago

Meet Alex from Waitematā

The Team from Auckland Humanity Project

Alex | Auckland Central

"What have I learned from spending time with a child? I learned patience, I learned everyone’s almost born with a clean slate. No-one’s born a racist, you know? It’s things like that. You’ve just got to fill the cup with good things. Children are the future … View more
Alex | Auckland Central

"What have I learned from spending time with a child? I learned patience, I learned everyone’s almost born with a clean slate. No-one’s born a racist, you know? It’s things like that. You’ve just got to fill the cup with good things. Children are the future and we’ve got to do things for them."

Visit our website to hear more of Alex's story.

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3060 days ago

A place to call home

SBS Bank

Hi Neighbourly members. I’m Vicky Fu and I could help you with a home loan to make your dream a reality. Whether you’re putting down roots for the first time, upsizing to suit a growing family, planning your dream home or looking to grow your wealth.

Contact me on 027 500 2504 and I can meet… View more
Hi Neighbourly members. I’m Vicky Fu and I could help you with a home loan to make your dream a reality. Whether you’re putting down roots for the first time, upsizing to suit a growing family, planning your dream home or looking to grow your wealth.

Contact me on 027 500 2504 and I can meet you when it suits to start the process.
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Learn more

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3062 days ago

Are you a pie-hard fan of pies? *WIN*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!

Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner … View more
We kiwis sure do love a good pie. InsPIEred by the 2017 Supreme Pie Award celebrations, we want to know where to get the best pie in YOUR neighbourhood!

Comment below where to find your best local pie, sweet or savoury, and you'll be in the draw to WIN a $50 Prezzy® card!
Winner announced Monday 7th August.

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3063 days ago

Free online education for mini makers and do-ers!

MindLab Kids

What's fun, free, safe and tailor-made for creative Kiwi kids? MindLabKids.com, that's what! This super online learning website is the home of home-based fun for 5-12 year-olds. Sign them up today to get their creative cogs turning, and be in to win some cool freebies! Check it out!

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3063 days ago

Applications for Regional Environment and Natural Heritage Grants now open

Cathy McIntosh from Waitematā Local Board

Council has a fairly decent funding pool allocated to projects that will help protect and restore our environment.

If you have a project or an idea that will benefit the environment then perhaps you should apply for a Regional Environment and Natural Heritage Grant today.

Pass this message … View more
Council has a fairly decent funding pool allocated to projects that will help protect and restore our environment.

If you have a project or an idea that will benefit the environment then perhaps you should apply for a Regional Environment and Natural Heritage Grant today.

Pass this message onto other who might also be interested.

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3063 days ago

Support NZ Paralympians by joining Spirit of Gold Mufti Day - 8 Sept

Communications Manager from Paralympics New Zealand

Join us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.

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Join us in 'going gold' for Paralympics New Zealand's annual Spirit of Gold® Mufti Day!
This year the event celebrates 6 months until our Paralympians compete in the PeyongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Donations will greatly contribute to getting our team to South Korea.

As a big thank you for your support, we will be awarding a Paralympian visit to two lucky organisations; one who raises the most funds, and one for the best photograph posted on social media with our #SpiritOfGold hashtag!

Head over towww.paralympics.org.nz... to get your Mufti Day Toolkit and for other ways that your organisation can get involved in supporting us this September!

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3064 days ago

Look who we've buddied up with!

Electric Kiwi

Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections … View more
Hey neighbours - you might have heard about Electric Kiwi and our Free Hour of Power. Or that recently Canstar Blue awarded us the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award (Electricity Providers). But did you know we have some cool new friends?

Over at Electric Kiwi we're all about connections and building strong relationships with our customers, which is why we're proud to announce that we've joined up with the team at Neighbourly. Together, we're celebrating innovation and emPOWERing Kiwi communities (see what we did there?!)

We look forward to sharing more about our partnership with you soon. In the meantime, find out what makes us special.
Check us out

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3064 days ago

Pet Week is now on!

FreshChoice Auckland

We’re celebrating our furry friends this Pet Week! You’ll find plenty of great savings on all of your cat or dog’s favourite treats in-store! Your cat or dog will be jumping for joy and on their purrfect behaviour when you come home with goodies!

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3064 days ago

AT HOP tertiary discount

AT HOP from Auckland Transport

Apply to have a tertiary discount loaded on to your AT HOP card now!

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3065 days ago

How often do you change your sheets?

Homed

Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. … View more
Do you have a shoes on or shoes off policy at your place? Are sheets changed regularly in your home, or just whenever suits? Do you know your neighbours' names?

Homed is conducting a survey to learn more not just about what happens behind your front door and throughout Kiwi communities. We'd love you to take part - plus we'll put you in the draw to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards if you complete the survey by 7 August.
Take the survey

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3065 days ago

EcoMatters August Workshops

Cathy McIntosh from Waitematā Local Board

There are some GREAT EcoMatters workshops coming up in August that will help you live more sustainably.
- Trash Talk - zero waste living - Wed 2 Aug
- Preserving with community fruit harvesting - Sat 5 Aug
- 'Bag It' film screening - Wed 9 Aug
- Make a bee hotel - Sat 12 Aug
- … View more
There are some GREAT EcoMatters workshops coming up in August that will help you live more sustainably.
- Trash Talk - zero waste living - Wed 2 Aug
- Preserving with community fruit harvesting - Sat 5 Aug
- 'Bag It' film screening - Wed 9 Aug
- Make a bee hotel - Sat 12 Aug
- Make reusable food wraps - Wed 16 Aug
- How to upgrade your own computer - Sat 19 Aug
- Make reusable cloth bags - Wed 23 Aug
- Make your own cleaning products - Sat 26 Aug

Follow this link to learn more: www.ecomatters.org.nz...

3066 days ago

Furniture clearance sale - 3 DAYS ONLY!

John Young Furniture

Dear Neighbours. John Young Furniture would like to invite you to our 3-day direct to public clearance sale on the 4th, 5th and 6th August, 10 am to 4 pm. We are a leading importer and wholesaler of fine furniture. Our samples, seconds, cancelled orders, obsolete stock and end of line pieces would … View moreDear Neighbours. John Young Furniture would like to invite you to our 3-day direct to public clearance sale on the 4th, 5th and 6th August, 10 am to 4 pm. We are a leading importer and wholesaler of fine furniture. Our samples, seconds, cancelled orders, obsolete stock and end of line pieces would look great in your home!

We have more than 1000 pieces to sell - lounge suites, bedroom furniture, dining and occasional. New dining chairs from $30, slat beds from $350. We don't want you to miss out. Absolutely everything MUST GO! Check your local paper for our print press run.

Pop in and see us at 6 Rymer Place, Mangere Bridge, Auckland - 4th, 5th and 6th August. We accept cash, eftpos and most major credit cards. We look forward to seeing you there!

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3067 days ago

Study Construction and Trades with NZMA

NZMA

If you're thinking of starting a new career in the booming construction or trades industry, we may have the perfect course for you. We have three fantastic courses that could set you on course to land your dream job.

Construction Course – This course sets you up to enter the construction… View more
If you're thinking of starting a new career in the booming construction or trades industry, we may have the perfect course for you. We have three fantastic courses that could set you on course to land your dream job.

Construction Course – This course sets you up to enter the construction industry whilst gaining loads of hands-on, practical experience. What’s more, this course is free for 16-19 year olds, it’s the perfect starting point.
Plumbing and Gasfitting Course – The construction industry is desperate for plumbers and gasfitters and this course is your ticket in!
Painting and Plastering Course – This fun workshop-based course is a great stepping stone to a career as a plasterer or a painter.

The next intake for these courses is this August so hurry and contact us and enrol today!
Find out more

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