Mount Albert, Auckland

Outdoor Furniture Paint (Unused/Leftovers)

Mubashir Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

I am looking for some leftover paint for an outdoor table and four chairs that I am doing with my kids as part of their summer activities. The sanding and cleaning is already done :) and it's ready for a coat of paint to give it few more years of upcycled life. Do let me know if you have and … View moreI am looking for some leftover paint for an outdoor table and four chairs that I am doing with my kids as part of their summer activities. The sanding and cleaning is already done :) and it's ready for a coat of paint to give it few more years of upcycled life. Do let me know if you have and I can come and pickup. Cheers Mubz !!

Volunteers Needed - HELD Integrated Learning Activity

Marisa from Mount Roskill

Is your baby due between January – May 2020?
- Would you be interested in participating in the Human Early Life Development –Integrated Learning Activity (HELD-ILA) helping our future doctors learn about early childhood development?
- Would you be happy for a pair of Medical Students to visit… View moreIs your baby due between January – May 2020?
- Would you be interested in participating in the Human Early Life Development –Integrated Learning Activity (HELD-ILA) helping our future doctors learn about early childhood development?
- Would you be happy for a pair of Medical Students to visit you to assess your baby’s development? The assessment is done with observations and questionnaires. This would involve 6-7 visits each 60-90 minutes in your own home over 18 months.

If you would like to find out more, please contact: The HELD Recruiter, Department of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health, University of Auckland on Ph: 027 2719068, or by email at held@auckland.ac.nz

Time for your next challenge?

New Zealand Police

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community every day, a career with New Zealand Police could be for you. We’re after people with all sorts of backgrounds and life experiences. So, why not use the skills you already have to become a police officer?

Take the … View moreIf you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community every day, a career with New Zealand Police could be for you. We’re after people with all sorts of backgrounds and life experiences. So, why not use the skills you already have to become a police officer?

Take the first step at newcops.co.nz. Find out more

You don’t need the guilt too!

The Mind Lab

Whether you can’t wait to get out of the house or dread going back to work, it’s hard to let go of that nagging guilt at leaving your kids.

If you leave your kids with us, we guarantee you’ll have one less thing to feel guilty about. Imagine being greeted by tired, happy, inspired young … View moreWhether you can’t wait to get out of the house or dread going back to work, it’s hard to let go of that nagging guilt at leaving your kids.

If you leave your kids with us, we guarantee you’ll have one less thing to feel guilty about. Imagine being greeted by tired, happy, inspired young faces at the end of the day - that’s reason enough to explore The Mind Lab @ MOTAT’s school holiday programme.


Bookings are now open for December 2019 and January 2020
Suitable for ages 7-12 Book now

Mt Albert: Protest group and iwi set to stage three-day hui over tree felling plan

Stephen Forbes Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland e-scooter numbers set to double as Beam launches

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland's e-scooter shortage is set to end as hundreds of Beam scooters hit the city's pavements. …

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Backyard Banter: Are you gig-ready this summer?

Neighbourly Reporter from Central Leader

Opinion: Have you ever been so excited about a concert that you bought a ticket and turned up, only …

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Chicken with orange and smoked paprika potato salad - My Food Bag

My Food Bag Reporter from Central Leader

CHICKEN WITH ORANGE AND SMOKED PAPRIKA POTATO SALAD Serves 4 Ready in 40 minutes Recipe courtesy …

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Auckland library fines: How one user sunk $1600 in the red

George Block Reporter from Central Leader

Think you're a shocker at returning library books on time?  You've probably got nothing on the Auck…

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'Major' gas leak sparks evacuation after truck hits main in Mt Wellington, Auckland

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

WIN with your summer photography!

Canon NZ

There are six prizes up for grabs for this year's Canon Amateur Photo Awards. Get snapping, and you could WIN! Find out more

We still have over 100 tickets!

Six60 tour

We’re in the new year but our SIX60 competition is still going!

There are over 100 tickets that are yet to be claimed so there is plenty left to WIN. Don’t forget about the exclusive concert from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tours you could win for your neighbourhood.

To be … View moreWe’re in the new year but our SIX60 competition is still going!

There are over 100 tickets that are yet to be claimed so there is plenty left to WIN. Don’t forget about the exclusive concert from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tours you could win for your neighbourhood.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here).

We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here). Have you won?

Looking for waikowhai intermediate uniform

Sam and Mareah from Mount Roskill

Hi there just asking again before I splash out on uniform. Does anyone have waikowhai intermediate uniform they are giving away or selling pls? Am after boys size 16. Thank you

Land wanted for rent

Chris from Mount Albert

Hi all


I would like to rent a small bit of land to put a tiny house, in west auckland. I want to live near nature but still access work in the city.



If you have or know someone, please let me know.

The top 10 streets you're most likely to get a parking ticket

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

More than 1.5 million parking tickets have been issued to Aucklanders in the past three years - and most of them were down to pure laziness, Auckland Transport says.

In 2018, AT dished out 503,891 parking tickets. That was less than in 2017 when 510,374 were issued, but 8,229 more than the amount … View moreMore than 1.5 million parking tickets have been issued to Aucklanders in the past three years - and most of them were down to pure laziness, Auckland Transport says.

In 2018, AT dished out 503,891 parking tickets. That was less than in 2017 when 510,374 were issued, but 8,229 more than the amount issued in 2016.

Here's the top 10 streets where you're most likely to get hit with a parking ticket:

1. Princes St, CBD
2. Jellicoe St car park, CBD
3. Ocean View Rd, Waiheke Island
4. Federal St, CBD
5. The Māngere Town Centre
6. Queen St, CBD
7. Hobson St, CBD
8. Union St, CBD
9. Orakau Rd, Māngere
10. Customs St West, CBD.

Have you been caught out at one of these locations? Was it a genuine mistake, or were you being lazy?