Mount Albert, Auckland

Collective Nouns

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

You've heard of a class of students, a pack of dogs, a herd of cows, and probably a school of fish. These are collective nouns -- a group of people, animals or things.

We would love to hear of others, comment below.

Do you know an amazing gardener?

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the… View moreNZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today!

Click here and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

How much should your council rates rise?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, With one week until Auckland Councillors decide this year's rates rise, and the size of the Covid-19 hit Emergency Budget, public feedback on rates is fairly evenly split. How much do you think your's should rise? Read the story below:

Hot air ballooning in Queenstown

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

One of the most scenic hot air balloon flights in the world - among the mountains in Queenstown - has slashed prices by a third to attract Kiwi travellers. Click the link below to read more.

Desert Rd case: Man who admitted being an accessory to Ricky Wang's murder named

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

One of the men involved in the death of Ricky Wang, whose remains were found near the Desert Rd in t…

Read More

Together we can love local

The Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on our three-year local board plan and help us shape the future of your community. Have your say

Prolong the life of your window dressings.

The Team from

Is your home becoming musty with being closed tightly to keep the cold out and the warmth in? Is mould/mildew appearing on your curtains and blinds?

Trust Textile Curtain Cleaning, the locally owned and operated business to clean and sanitise your curtains and fabric blinds.

We can quickly … View moreIs your home becoming musty with being closed tightly to keep the cold out and the warmth in? Is mould/mildew appearing on your curtains and blinds?

Trust Textile Curtain Cleaning, the locally owned and operated business to clean and sanitise your curtains and fabric blinds.

We can quickly improve the health of your home by professionally cleaning your curtains and blinds.

We offer
- simple all-inclusive pricing, no hidden charges
- Mildew and mould removal
- full-service or discount for dropping in
- complimentary temporary curtains

Contact your friendly local professionals NOW.
Ph 09 473 5350, Hibiscus Coast 09 426 4690 or Email: info@textilecleaning.co.nz Find out more

Deportees arrive at Auckland hotel from Australia for 14-day quarantine

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kiwis deported from Australia have checked in to a dedicated managed isolation hotel in Auckland. T…

Read More

The Edge radio personality Michael Kooge moved to hospice, paralysed by terminal cancer

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Be quick and grab your Holiday Deal!

Red Cross Communications from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Hi Neighbours,
Get in quick! This week is your last week to grab yourself a bargain at your Red Cross Shop. Our school holiday deals are coming to end, so make sure you visit your Red Cross Shop and treat yourself to some pre-loved goods.
We are looking forward to seeing you!

Man to go to trial for allegedly sending 92 'harassing' emails to PM

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

An Auckland man charged with harassing Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her family will go on trial…

Read More

Large furnished room available in Sandringham

Rebecca from Sandringham

We are looking for a kind flat mate to share our warm and comfortable home. You would be living with a nine year old boy, his friendly mum and a lovely black Labrador. Our house is 5 mins walk from Dominion Road.

RENT is $275 per week including bills





The room is large (double bed), furnished,… View moreWe are looking for a kind flat mate to share our warm and comfortable home. You would be living with a nine year old boy, his friendly mum and a lovely black Labrador. Our house is 5 mins walk from Dominion Road.

RENT is $275 per week including bills





The room is large (double bed), furnished, sunny and has lots of storage. Private use of bathroom.



20 Mins from CBD by bus. Parks, supermarkets, mall, pubs and restaurants all close by.



Open to someone who is working, studying, looking for weekday accommodation or whose travel plans have been affected by Covid.



You are welcome to come and have a look at my place or video chat with me.



Non Smokers only please

New local Pub Qwiz!

Steve King from

Registration is open for The Auckland Irish Club's brand new weekly pub quiz night- starting Tuesday 21st July!

*The fantastic Qwizard quiz.
*Delicious meals from Venosa, Kingsland
*Bar specials
*1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes.
*National Winter League until end of August with further chance to… View moreRegistration is open for The Auckland Irish Club's brand new weekly pub quiz night- starting Tuesday 21st July!

*The fantastic Qwizard quiz.
*Delicious meals from Venosa, Kingsland
*Bar specials
*1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes.
*National Winter League until end of August with further chance to win big!

FREE entry. Plenty of parking and 5min walk from train and bus.

Register your team and book dinner at forms.gle...
...or at the venue from 7pm on the night.

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!
Every team that registers online for Week 1 goes into the draw for a $25 bar tab to kick the night off

PS: There’s also a special FB group set up with weekly clues, tips and special offers… www.facebook.com...

FREE BEAN BAG - MUST PICK UP TODAY

Alana from Sandringham

Hi there

Please text or call me 02102257564 to arrange for collection today in Sandringham please

In great condition

Thanks

Free

Regional Cooking Day

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Unlocking the cuisines of other cultures with the Advanced Cookery students on their last day with us. The dishes included scrumptious Korean Fried Chicken, Malaysian Nasi Lamek with anchovies and peanuts, Indonesian Beef Rendang, Okonomiuaki classic Japanese pancake with pork belly, Cambodian … View moreUnlocking the cuisines of other cultures with the Advanced Cookery students on their last day with us. The dishes included scrumptious Korean Fried Chicken, Malaysian Nasi Lamek with anchovies and peanuts, Indonesian Beef Rendang, Okonomiuaki classic Japanese pancake with pork belly, Cambodian pancakes stuffed with turmeric, shrimp, lettuce and Sour cherry dumplings from Ukraine.