Mount Eden, Auckland

10 Tips Keep Your House Warm

The Team from NZ Compare

Feeling the autumn chill at home? Check out our top 10 budget-friendly tips for keeping your house warm as temperatures drop.

Don't let the cold weather hike your power bill - stay cosy without breaking the bank!

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your … View moreWe definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

Does the building consent process need to change?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below!

Vote View Results

• 91.4% Yes
  91.4% Complete
• 8% No
  8% Complete
• 0.7% Other - I'll share below!
  0.7% Complete

1816 votes

Do good in the dark times

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support

In the darkest of times, no one should have to cope alone. Victim Support seeks volunteers like you to step up and step in, to offer vital assistance when it’s needed most. Whether it's providing crucial information or just being there to listen, your support can change lives.

Share your … View moreIn the darkest of times, no one should have to cope alone. Victim Support seeks volunteers like you to step up and step in, to offer vital assistance when it’s needed most. Whether it's providing crucial information or just being there to listen, your support can change lives.

Share your skills, time and compassion to directly help victims of crime, suicide and traumatic events.

Volunteer with us and do good in the dark times!

With heartfelt thanks,
The Victim Support Team Find out more

Weekly prize draw: $100 Briscoes voucher

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Each week we randomly draw winners from our pool of Neighbourly members.
Congratulations to:

Shinea Banks from Lynfield
Tatiana Alsayyad from Waltham
Jacob Novak from Motueka
Paul Clancy from Lower Hutt

… View moreEach week we randomly draw winners from our pool of Neighbourly members.
Congratulations to:

Shinea Banks from Lynfield
Tatiana Alsayyad from Waltham
Jacob Novak from Motueka
Paul Clancy from Lower Hutt

Not a winner? Good luck next time!

Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 7th May.

Dear neighbours

Julia from Mount Eden

Hello dear neighbours. I would like to offer my services. I have my own licensed home kitchen. I cook to order. All recipes and sauces are original.
This is not your typical take away, everything is prepared with love. No store-bought sauces or semi-finished products. Follow me on Instagram … View moreHello dear neighbours. I would like to offer my services. I have my own licensed home kitchen. I cook to order. All recipes and sauces are original.
This is not your typical take away, everything is prepared with love. No store-bought sauces or semi-finished products. Follow me on Instagram julesnz_kitchen where I will be posting menu items and what l'm cooking, for example for Friday. On which days do you prefer to buy food to order rather than cook? Pick up at Mt Eden. Delivery is possible. $5 for Mt Eden area, $10 other. Thank you very much for your support.

For this Thursday I am cooking Moroccan Lamb Shanks with Pearl Couscous. You can place your order on my Instagram page julesnz_kitchen. Or you can text me on 021 02260888

Revamp an open wardrobe

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.

IMPORTANT contacts----Where to get help:

Brian from Mount Roskill

Sexual Violence
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NZ Police
Victim Support 0800 842 846
Rape Crisis 0800 88 33 00
Rape Prevention Education
Empowerment Trust
HELP Call 24/7 (Akld): 09 623 1700, (Wgtn): 04 801 6655 - push 0 at the menu
Safe to talk: a 24/7 confidential helpline for survivors, support people and… View moreSexual Violence
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NZ Police
Victim Support 0800 842 846
Rape Crisis 0800 88 33 00
Rape Prevention Education
Empowerment Trust
HELP Call 24/7 (Akld): 09 623 1700, (Wgtn): 04 801 6655 - push 0 at the menu
Safe to talk: a 24/7 confidential helpline for survivors, support people and those with harmful sexual behaviour: 0800 044 334
Male Survivors Aotearoa
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) 022 344 0496
Family Violence
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Women's Refuge: 0800 733 843
It's Not OK 0800 456 450
Shine: 0508 744 633
Victim Support: 0800 842 846
HELP Call 24/7 (Auckland): 09 623 1700, (Wellington): 04 801 6655 - push 0 at the menu
The National Network of Family Violence Services NZ has information on specialist family violence agencies.
Abuse survivors
For male survivors:
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Road Forward Trust, Wellington, contact Richard 021 1181043
Better Blokes Auckland, 09 990 2553
The Canterbury Men's Centre, 03 377 6747
The Male Room, Nelson 03 548 0403
Male Survivors, Waikato 07 858 4112
Male Survivors, Otago 0211064598
For female survivors:
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Help Wellington, 04 801 6655
Help, Auckland 09 623 1296
For urgent help: Safe To Talk 0800 044 334.
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Student looking for work

Mark from Mount Eden

Hi I have alot of experience in painting interior/exterior own gear and quality workmanship ,can get refs and also have experience in housewashing,gutters,paths and roof treatments to kill moss and alge phone or txt 0225607279

Accommodation available

Sunita from Royal Oak

If you are looking for a place to live in Royal Oak or know of someone who does, there is a vacancy in my boarding house for a single person or couple. Please call me on 0211592462, if this interests you.

You can see further details about the property on the following links:

… View moreIf you are looking for a place to live in Royal Oak or know of someone who does, there is a vacancy in my boarding house for a single person or couple. Please call me on 0211592462, if this interests you.

You can see further details about the property on the following links:

www.trademe.co.nz...

www.roomies.co.nz...

Thanks
Sunita

Lest we forget...

The Team from NZ Compare

On ANZAC Day, we remember and honour the courage and sacrifice of our servicemen and women. Lest we forget.

Honouring Our Heroes: Discover 4 Meaningful Ways to Spend ANZAC Day!

Airport transfer in Luxury class Mercedes Benz

Syed Kabir from Brightlane Luxury Transfers & Tours

Your private chauffeur service for airport and city transfers can be booked and paid for online through the website. Brightlane is a reliable, fixed-price, and on-time high-end VIP guest transfer service in New Zealand. Visit our website and learn more at www.brightlane.co.nz...

Say goodbye to tyre waste

Tyrewise

About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first … View moreAbout 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.

Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.

Find out more about the scheme online. Find out more

Art Classes at Parnell Community Centre

Danielle Muller from Epsom Community Centre

Exciting news! Term 2 is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to welcome back our beloved art classes! 🎨 There's something for everyone and all levels are welcome. Secure your spot today by booking online through the links below or visit villagesquare.org.nz.... Let's make … View moreExciting news! Term 2 is just around the corner, and we're thrilled to welcome back our beloved art classes! 🎨 There's something for everyone and all levels are welcome. Secure your spot today by booking online through the links below or visit villagesquare.org.nz.... Let's make this term a masterpiece together!

🖌️ Watercolour for Everyone
• Thursdays, 6-7.30pm
• 8 weeks starting 2 May
• $165.00
• enrolmy.com...

🪡 Contemporary Embroidered Auckland Arts Festival
• Thursdays, 7.30 - 9pm
• 6 weeks starting 9 May
• $165.00
• enrolmy.com...

🎨 Anyone Can Paint a Small Canvas
• Wednesdays, 3.30-5pm
• 8 weeks starting 1 May
• $140.00
• enrolmy.com...

✍️ Anyone Can Learn to Draw
• Wednesdays, 1-2pm & 2.15-3.15pm
• 8 weeks starting 1 May
• $120.00
• villagesquare.org.nz.../drawing

🔶 Abstract Painting on a Small Canvas
• Thursdays, 3.30-5pm
• 8 weeks starting 2 May
• $140.00
• enrolmy.com...

💐 Creative Floral Design
• Mondays, 12.30-2.30pm
• 5 weeks starting 13 May
• $150.00
• enrolmy.com...

🖼️ Interior Design
• Thursdays, 6-7.30pm
• 8 weeks starting 2 May
• $160.00
• enrolmy.com...

Books, Bagels & Banter Speaker Announcement

Karen Ross from St Andrew's Church Epsom

2024 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT
We are delighted to announce this year’s line-up of
speakers:
OPENING EVENT SPEAKER – FRIDAY 24th MAY

Simon Wilson: Well-known award-winning journalist, Simon Wilson, will talk at our
opening night on ‘HomeGround: The story of a building that changes … View more2024 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT
We are delighted to announce this year’s line-up of
speakers:
OPENING EVENT SPEAKER – FRIDAY 24th MAY

Simon Wilson: Well-known award-winning journalist, Simon Wilson, will talk at our
opening night on ‘HomeGround: The story of a building that changes lives’.
SATURDAY LINE-UP – 25th MAY
Jenny Lynch: A former editor of the NZ Woman’s Weekly, Jenny will share her story of
writing her first novel in her eighties, ‘The Secrets They Kept’.
Geoff Scott: Acclaimed chef, Geoff Scott, will talk about his favourite cookbooks and how
they have influenced his cooking.
Colleen Brown: Community advocate and author, Colleen Brown, will share the back
story to her well-loved books ‘Violet’s Scarf’ and ‘The Bulford Kiwi’.
SUNDAY LINE-UP – SUNDAY 26th MAY
John Bluck: Writer, broadcaster and former Anglican Bishop and Dean of Christchurch
Cathedral, John will talk on his latest book ‘Becoming Pakeha – a Journey Between Two
Cultures.’
Tickets are required for each speaker and can be booked here:
events.humanitix.com...

Drawing Classes at Epsom Community Centre

Danielle Muller from Epsom Community Centre

We're super excited for Term 2 to begin next week, along with our amazing community classes!

Starting next Wednesday, May 1st, our popular art classes will commence with our fabulous tutor, Alba G Celdran. While Watercolour Painting is completely full, we do have some spaces available in … View moreWe're super excited for Term 2 to begin next week, along with our amazing community classes!

Starting next Wednesday, May 1st, our popular art classes will commence with our fabulous tutor, Alba G Celdran. While Watercolour Painting is completely full, we do have some spaces available in our drawing classes. Be sure to act quickly – follow the links below and book now!

✍️ Drawing for Beginners (Group 1)
• Wednesdays, 9-10.30am
• $145.00 for 8-week course
• enrolmy.com...

✍️ Drawing for Beginners (Group 2)
• Wednesdays, 12.30-2pm
• $145.00 for 8-week course
• enrolmy.com...