Mount Albert, Auckland

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Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

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Would you pay $3.50 to enter the CBD by car - and again to leave?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The shape of a possible congestion charging scheme has become clearer today with the release of the officials' report. Would you get out of your car ? Read the story below:

Garage Sale Saturday 5th December ON NOW

Lucy from Mount Albert

Clearing out house of unwanted stuff. Things like cushions, clothes, shoes, bric-a-brac, kitchen stuff and more.
Want it all to go.
Bring coins and notes, you will find good value and maybe a Christmas 🎁
8am to midday
85 Alberton Ave, Mt Albert

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Carols on the Green

The Team from Auckland Council

Bring the whole family along to this free Christmas community event, brought to you by Ōrākei Local Board.

There will be carol singing, stage entertainment, food stalls and more.

Help share the Christmas joy and bring an unwrapped toy for Auckland City Mission. Learn more

3 Bins

The Team from Auckland Council

Bins out by 7am. From 30 November 2020 your Auckland Council rubbish collection time may change. Check your collection details at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Please remember to put your rubbish bins or bags on the kerbside by 7am on your collection day. Learn more

Auckland designer scoops fashion award

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Emerging designer Michael Day has won a prestigious fashion title for this colourful ensemble.

The 23-year-old took the 2020 winner's prize for the Resene Colour of Fashion on Thursday night.

The Pakuranga resident was awarded with a sewing machine, a pair of engraved shears and fabric … View moreEmerging designer Michael Day has won a prestigious fashion title for this colourful ensemble.

The 23-year-old took the 2020 winner's prize for the Resene Colour of Fashion on Thursday night.

The Pakuranga resident was awarded with a sewing machine, a pair of engraved shears and fabric vouchers, worth a total $1000.

Day said earlier he was looking forward to getting some feedback from the judges.

"I was full of good nerves," he said.

"Nerves keep you pushing."

The young designer takes military style elements like cargo pockets and silhouettes from clothes worn by revolutionaries into his designs.

Cat Bandanas

Clare from Point Chevalier

A perfect gift for the Pussy Cat lovers out there coming up to Christmas.
My 16yr old teenage daughter is hand-making stunning 💯% cotton Bandanas. Just thread them through their cat collars.
Check out her Instagram account for more info.
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Support local kids get ahead 👍

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Neighbours Day Aotearoa is back and has even more ways you can get involved next year with their theme: The Great Plant Swap 🌻

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

The first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've … View moreThe first 200 to register their event, whether your usual BBQ, street party or something new like a plant swap, will be sent a packet of seeds to help you get started!

You can also write something nice (in 30 words or less) about your neighbours, community or acts of neighbourliness you've experienced with their new 'Notes for Neighbours' - any sort of note goes including poems! These will be shared on their Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be specially chosen to be featured on posters across Aotearoa.

Register your event, big or small, here today:

Looking for furnisher

Talia from Avondale

Hi all my partner and his mother recently moved out and it's just me and my daughter all the furnisher in the house was theirs so I'm now in a very empty house
No table chairs
No couch
No washing machine. I pretty much need to start all over with what I can collect.

Please message or … View moreHi all my partner and his mother recently moved out and it's just me and my daughter all the furnisher in the house was theirs so I'm now in a very empty house
No table chairs
No couch
No washing machine. I pretty much need to start all over with what I can collect.

Please message or text me, is ther s anything I can make my house not feel so empty . Thank u

Meet Santa at the Royal Oak Shopping Mall!

Royal Oak Shopping Mall

It's that festive time of the year, to enjoy Christmas activities!

Come along and bring your family to meet Santa, the kids will have a good laugh with Jiggles the clown, have their face painted, and walk away with a balloon twisted friend!

A special performance will also be live from … View moreIt's that festive time of the year, to enjoy Christmas activities!

Come along and bring your family to meet Santa, the kids will have a good laugh with Jiggles the clown, have their face painted, and walk away with a balloon twisted friend!

A special performance will also be live from 11am - 1pm from The Silver & Strings. Find out more

Update: Bill the beloved dog has been found.

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Flatmates from a Kingsland home are delighted.

They have found their cherished puppy Bill which went missing from their Bond St home on Saturday night.

The 16-week-old Pomeranian is now safely back home after an appeal on Facebook and a Neighbourly community news story about Bill's … View moreFlatmates from a Kingsland home are delighted.

They have found their cherished puppy Bill which went missing from their Bond St home on Saturday night.

The 16-week-old Pomeranian is now safely back home after an appeal on Facebook and a Neighbourly community news story about Bill's disappearance.

One of the roommates said they were grateful and overwhelmed with all the support during the last 72 hours.

"We want to thank every single person who helped bring him home safe," she said.

"We are now complete."

Bill vanished about 11 pm after three strangers gatecrashed their party, resident Lucinda Barwell said.

Occupants asked the men to leave after they tried unsuccessfully to sell drugs to one of the flatmates, Barwell said.

"Only moments later did we realise that Bill had gone missing too."

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Favourite foodie finds

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the … View moreHi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear about your favourite foodie finds on your travels through NZ. Have you come across a particularly amazing cafe, bakery restaurant or food truck? Had an especially delicious pie, burger, sandwich, smoothie bowl or cronut? Been to what must be one of the country's best fish and chip joints? Or been pleasantly surprised by a town's food scene? Please share the details below and include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it included in an article. Cheers.

Hillsboroough Christmas Festivial - a free event for all!

Hills Church

After the year that's been, we can't think of a better way to close off the year together.
We are hosting a free Christmas event - for everyone, young and old, in the Hillsborough community.

Come along for FREE food stalls, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle, Christmas carols, … View moreAfter the year that's been, we can't think of a better way to close off the year together.
We are hosting a free Christmas event - for everyone, young and old, in the Hillsborough community.

Come along for FREE food stalls, bouncy castle, sausage sizzle, Christmas carols, entertainment, candy floss, carnival games, great coffee and more. Did we mention this is all FREE?

We will kick off at 10.30am in the front car park.

Ps. Please follow this event to keep up to date as we will be keeping an eye on any covid-19 developments and recommendations from MoH.

Are you really hooked up to the right water meter?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, I moved to a medium density housing development and thought my water bill was way too high. There was a surprising reason. Read the story below: