Mount Albert, Auckland

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

1855 days ago

Now you can book your FREE cervical smear test appointment online with Well Women and Family Trust

The Team from Well Women and Family Trust: Cervical Smear Test clinic

Routine Cervical Screening is your best protection against Cervical Cancer. Please check the video to know why it is so important to look after your cervix
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Well Women and Family Trust offer a FREE cervical smear test with nurse consultation (eligibility criteria apply).
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Routine Cervical Screening is your best protection against Cervical Cancer. Please check the video to know why it is so important to look after your cervix
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Well Women and Family Trust offer a FREE cervical smear test with nurse consultation (eligibility criteria apply).
* We run late evening and Saturday clinics (must make an appointment)
* Parking available
* You are welcome to bring a support person
* Language assistance provided

Book your cervical smear test appointment online now www.wons.org.nz...
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Talk with us: 098467886

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1856 days ago

Poll: Do you think Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory for passengers on international flights?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will start producing hundreds of millions of doses of its new coronavirus vaccine by Christmas after Oxford University researchers revealed a scientific breakthrough with the possibility to terminate the pandemic.

The vaccine was on average 70 per cent effective in… View more
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca will start producing hundreds of millions of doses of its new coronavirus vaccine by Christmas after Oxford University researchers revealed a scientific breakthrough with the possibility to terminate the pandemic.

The vaccine was on average 70 per cent effective in foiling the disease, according to results from phase three trials.

It’s unknown yet whether New Zealand was in the line for this vaccine.

But New Zealand has already signed two agreements for other vaccines- the Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine along with the vaccine from Janssen Pharmaceutica.

Qantas chief executive officer Alan Joyce on Monday night said vaccination would be mandatory for passengers.

“We are looking at changing our terms and conditions to say that for international travellers, we will ask people to have a vaccination before they can get on the aircraft,” he said.

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Do you think Covid-19 vaccinations should be compulsory for passengers on international flights?
  • 65.7% Yes
    65.7% Complete
  • 21% No
    21% Complete
  • 13.3% Undecided. It's too complex.
    13.3% Complete
210 votes
1855 days ago

List of locations published for positive Covid-19 case

Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland shoppers are asked to watch for Covid-19 symptoms after the Auckland Regional Public Health Service released a list of shops where a positive case visited.

The Air New Zealand staffer tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival to Shanghai on Sunday. The staffer and their colleagues are due… View more
Auckland shoppers are asked to watch for Covid-19 symptoms after the Auckland Regional Public Health Service released a list of shops where a positive case visited.

The Air New Zealand staffer tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival to Shanghai on Sunday. The staffer and their colleagues are due to return to Auckland on November 25 after they were instructed to return to New Zealand.

The list of locations visited on Friday, November 20 are:
- BP Connect, Mangere, between 9.28am and 9.35am
- Resene, Mt Roskill between 11.45am and 12.15pm
- Countdown, Papatoetoe between 2.45pm and 2.51pm
- New World, Papatoetoe between 7.29pm – 7.43pm

The list of locations visited on Saturday, November 21 are:
- The Pharmacy at Countdown Greenlane between 12.34pm and 12.42pm
- Animates, Manukau between 1.20pm and 2.11pm

Anyone who has visited these locations between the above times is urged to remain vigilant and get a test and isolate if symptoms start to develop.

You can keep up to date with the latest developments at Stuff.co.nz

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1861 days ago

It's time to mask up on public transport

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Morning neighbours,

Face coverings are now mandatory on all Auckland buses, trains, and ferries.

Post some selfies donning your favourite masks here! :)

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1856 days ago

Household water restrictions to last through summer

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland households face ongoing water use restrictions through the summer with the council not convinced the risks of the ongoing drought are gone.

Hoses connected to mains water could be used only if fitted with a handheld trigger, under a recommendation to be considered by councillors on … View more
Auckland households face ongoing water use restrictions through the summer with the council not convinced the risks of the ongoing drought are gone.

Hoses connected to mains water could be used only if fitted with a handheld trigger, under a recommendation to be considered by councillors on Thursday.

Auckland’s supply dams are 72 per cent full, compared with a norm of 91 per cent, and the region is relying heavily on the Waikato River pipeline for 40 per cent of its needs.

Some Aucklanders have been coming up with innovative ways to conserve water.

What kind of water saving tips do you have?

Post your ideas here :


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1863 days ago

Living history at Alberton...a few places still available for this Sunday's sewing workshop!!!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Traditional skills of crochet and hand-crank machine sewing were back in action and in full force in the ballroom at Alberton on Sunday!

What a treat to have heritage sewing and textile experts Gracie Matthews (and her ten antique Singer babies - all with names and personalities of their own) … View more
Traditional skills of crochet and hand-crank machine sewing were back in action and in full force in the ballroom at Alberton on Sunday!

What a treat to have heritage sewing and textile experts Gracie Matthews (and her ten antique Singer babies - all with names and personalities of their own) guiding visitors though the sewing process and Megan Mills teaching crochet with 'granny squares'.

Two of each workshops were held in the morning and afternoon, with a spot of tea & scones enjoyed by everyone on the sunny verandah overlooking the garden. Scroll through the photos to get a glimpse of the day.

Due to popular demand and highly limited places, a second crafty day has been scheduled on Sunday 29 November! Crochet classes now booked out but there are still places for the sewing workshop at 10:30 and a 2nd at 1:30pm will be scheduled if there is enough interest.Tickets $60. Contact alberton@heritage.org.nz or (09) 8467367

1860 days ago

Mindfulness Meditation

Ali Cowan from Meditation NZ

Saturday Nov 21st,11am Ferndale House, 830 New North Rd, Mt Albert

Learn calming and relaxing techniques through breathing exercises, visualizations and guided relaxation meditations to help ease your stress and enable you to take a break from the endless chatter of the mind.
Free....(donations… View more
Saturday Nov 21st,11am Ferndale House, 830 New North Rd, Mt Albert

Learn calming and relaxing techniques through breathing exercises, visualizations and guided relaxation meditations to help ease your stress and enable you to take a break from the endless chatter of the mind.
Free....(donations gratefully accepted). All welcome.

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1855 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get … View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance. It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy instructions.
Learn more

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1882 days ago

Free Dog Training Opportunity

Eliza from Mount Albert

Hi all,
I thought this might interest a dog owner out there, who has to leave their dog at home during the day.
I am looking to do the Unitec 1 year course for Canine Behavior and Training next year, with the aim of going into dog training in the future, which is a passion of mine. I don't … View more
Hi all,
I thought this might interest a dog owner out there, who has to leave their dog at home during the day.
I am looking to do the Unitec 1 year course for Canine Behavior and Training next year, with the aim of going into dog training in the future, which is a passion of mine. I don't currently own a dog, and need one to complete the course. It involves bringing a dog twice a week during the day, where I will be learning and applying training techniques. The campus is in Mt Albert.

Would anyone be interested in me taking their dog to my course twice a week next year. It would basically be free training and daytime entertainment for your dog, so should be mutually beneficial! The dog must be between 1.5 - 7 years old and ideally live near Mt Albert or Pt Chev (so I could collect and return on the 2 days). Dog must also be vaccinated, and spayed/neutered is ideal.

Please comment or flick me a message if interested.

Thanks very much,
Eliza.

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1856 days ago

Do you have a dream to open your own food business?

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Join our expert Celia Hay to learn about how to start turning your dream into reality and understand better how to work through the requirements and key information regarding the setup of food business.
Online Session: Thursday, 10 December from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

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1856 days ago

Artist sculpts Sir John Logan Campbell : Cornwall Park, Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland artist Shona Lyon has commemorated Sir John Logan Campbell by creating this double life-sized bust.

It took Lyon four months to bring to life the detailed bronze sculpture which towers three metres high in Cornwall Park, Auckland.

Turning an old one dimensional photograph into the 360 … View more
Auckland artist Shona Lyon has commemorated Sir John Logan Campbell by creating this double life-sized bust.

It took Lyon four months to bring to life the detailed bronze sculpture which towers three metres high in Cornwall Park, Auckland.

Turning an old one dimensional photograph into the 360 degree sculpture proved the biggest challenge for Lyon.

The bust pays tribute to Campbell, who gifted 425 acres of One Tree Hill land to the people of New Zealand in 1901, renaming it Cornwall Park.

Special memories of growing up next to the park inspired Lyon's family to donate the sculpture.

1856 days ago

What's in a name?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland Council is calling for your help to name a new ten-day festival celebrating Tamaki Makaurau.

You have until December 16 to submit ideas for the event which will be wrapped around next year's Auckland International Cultural Festival.

"Our vision is for all Aucklanders to be … View more
Auckland Council is calling for your help to name a new ten-day festival celebrating Tamaki Makaurau.

You have until December 16 to submit ideas for the event which will be wrapped around next year's Auckland International Cultural Festival.

"Our vision is for all Aucklanders to be proud of our multi-cultural city and feel a strong sense of belonging and understanding," said David Burt, Auckland Council events manager.

The expanded festival will run from March 19 to March 28, starting with nine days of activities in the region's arts and community centres.

It ends with the big finale- Auckland International Cultural Festival- on March 28 at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park.

People who make a submission could win one of two $50 food vouchers, which can be redeemed at the food stalls on March 28.

Go to www.facebook.com... to enter.

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1857 days ago

Get the inside scoop on Stuff's great travel finds

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Here at Stuff Travel, our team of journalists have been furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s best hidden gems. We've come across so many activities and places we never knew existed.

Typically, as soon as we report a great place on Stuff, the floodgates open. But … View more
Hey neighbours,

Here at Stuff Travel, our team of journalists have been furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s best hidden gems. We've come across so many activities and places we never knew existed.

Typically, as soon as we report a great place on Stuff, the floodgates open. But subscribe to our newsletter here for a free ticket to ride with our travel team each week as we explore the best of New Zealand.

We’ll tell you about our great finds, before we tell anyone else. And we’ll throw in some great deals, giveaways and advice each week too.

Bon voyage!

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1856 days ago

Garage Sale - Mount Albert Methodist Church

Clare from Sandringham

Saturday 28 November from 7am. Cooked breakfast, coffee van, bric-a-brac, clothes, toys, sheet music, baking and face painting. Come along and help us raise funds for our church buildings.

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1856 days ago

$69 Comprehensive Exam and X-Rays

ConfiDental Hillsborough

Hi neighbours. I'm Dr Siri and I'm a highly experienced dentist with a new approach to dentistry. We perform minimally invasive dentistry with advanced technologies like Cerec, Diagnodent, laser, and air abrasion. For our squeamish neighbours, we offer sedation for pain-free dentistry.

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Hi neighbours. I'm Dr Siri and I'm a highly experienced dentist with a new approach to dentistry. We perform minimally invasive dentistry with advanced technologies like Cerec, Diagnodent, laser, and air abrasion. For our squeamish neighbours, we offer sedation for pain-free dentistry.

We have a special new patient offer that includes a dental exam and x-ray for just $69, as well as flexible payment plans.

Come in for a free orthodontic/Invisalign consultation. We offer $1000 off Invisalign and free home whitening kit.

Check us out (you can book online!) or give us a call on (09) 625 1411 for further details. Spare 30 minutes of your time for an appointment and see for yourself why so many Aucklanders love us!

Find us at 150 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough.

* Does not apply to check-ups and cleans.
Book online

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