Mount Eden, 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!

1765 days ago

Strengthening work planned for Auckland Domain's Wintergarden

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The Wintergarden in Auckland Domain is set to undergo seismic strengthening.

Both glasshouses will have steel ties installed internally with new laminated glass and stronger code compliant aluminium glazing bars placed on the roofs.

Expected to take 18 months, the work will boost post tension … View more
The Wintergarden in Auckland Domain is set to undergo seismic strengthening.

Both glasshouses will have steel ties installed internally with new laminated glass and stronger code compliant aluminium glazing bars placed on the roofs.

Expected to take 18 months, the work will boost post tension strengthening work of the Tropical House chimney stack in 2003.

Auckland Domain Committee chair and Auckland councillor Desley Simpson said only one glasshouse would be worked on at a time so Aucklanders could still take in the beauty of the exotic plants.

“It is great to be able to not just allow Aucklanders to enjoy the Wintergardens as they were first intended, but also to make improvements, so that they will cope better with the challenges of seismic and climate change risks.

"It is about being faithful to the heritage of the buildings and finding sympathetic solutions to deal with these risks.”

The renovations will see the timber joinery repaired and repainted.

They include installing larger gutters and additional rainwater pipes as well as changing the roofs' opaque glass to the original design of clear glass.

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1766 days ago

Dedicated to my daughter who left home to start University

Andrea from Morningside

Gold Dust

I held for a moment in time
A sprinkle of gold dust in my hand
Pure in form and heart
A little piece of me, soon to journey this land

Time has passed quickly… View more
Gold Dust

I held for a moment in time
A sprinkle of gold dust in my hand
Pure in form and heart
A little piece of me, soon to journey this land

Time has passed quickly
Her gold dust has started to spread
And lately, not that long ago
She started plans to leave the nest

I held for a moment in time
A sprinkle of gold dust in my hand
And now as I blow it gently off
I give credit to my parents, because now I understand.

To all the parents who have had a young man or woman leave home to start their Uni journey xx

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1766 days ago

Chinese Dumplings Workshop

Danielle Muller from Epsom Community Centre

Our Chinese Dumplings Workshop has been postponed to Saturday 13th March and there are still spaces available!

Learn how to make your own Chinese dumplings in this hands-on workshop. You'll make your own dough and filling, plus learn tips about putting the parcels together and traditional … View more
Our Chinese Dumplings Workshop has been postponed to Saturday 13th March and there are still spaces available!

Learn how to make your own Chinese dumplings in this hands-on workshop. You'll make your own dough and filling, plus learn tips about putting the parcels together and traditional Chinese flavours. At the end you'll enjoy eating your delicious creations.

- 1x 3-hour workshop
- Saturday 13th March
- 9.30am-12.30pm
- $30pp

Follow the link below for more details and to enrol online:
enrolmy.com...

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1766 days ago

Stay & Dine package – Hilton Auckland

Hilton Auckland

Hilton Auckland’s new Stay & Dine package has been designed to help take the thinking out of your stay.

Indulge in an evening of luxury and culinary mastery as you enjoy harbour views at every angle. Located on Princes Wharf, 300 metres out to sea, Hilton Auckland is a luxury hotel unlike … View more
Hilton Auckland’s new Stay & Dine package has been designed to help take the thinking out of your stay.

Indulge in an evening of luxury and culinary mastery as you enjoy harbour views at every angle. Located on Princes Wharf, 300 metres out to sea, Hilton Auckland is a luxury hotel unlike any other hotel in the city. Inspired by the nautical environment and designed to reflect the image of magnificent visiting cruise liners, Hilton Auckland offers the best views over the Waitemata Harbour and is in walking distance to the vibrant Viaduct, Wynyard Quarter and the new world-class Commercial Bay shopping precinct.

Served with spectacular harbour views, the hotels FISH Restaurant offers a luxury dining experience featuring warm timber tones and an outdoor deck with a fireplace for alfresco dining. FISH offers a creative menu with a focus on sustainable, fresh and local ingredients and serves only the freshest seafood available, showcasing the best of what New Zealand’s oceans have to offer.

Hilton Auckland’s new Stay & Dine package is designed for two and includes one night in a Deluxe Harbour View room, a four course dinner in FISH Restaurant with matched New Zealand wines, buffet breakfast, valet parking and WIFI. Experience a gastronomy of flavours, set to panoramic background of Waitemata harbour.

The Stay & Dine menu is a curation of FISH Restaurant’s most popular seasonal dishes. Choose from options like shucked oysters or salt and pepper squid to start, handmade burrata or tiger prawns for entre, market fish or lamb rump for your main, and finish with a beautiful dessert of poached rhubarb, banana custard, shortbread, raspberry and apple gel. Each chosen dish is perfectly paired with a beautiful New Zealand wine from regions like Hawke’s Bay, Central Otago and Marlborough.

Relax, unwind and immerse yourself in the best of what Auckland has to offer. Experience Luxury 5-star accommodation in the heart of Auckland City.

Stay & Dine package for 2 people from just $599.00.

*Terms and conditions apply, subject to availability
Find out more

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1773 days ago

Covid-19: Where to get tested for coronavirus in wake of new cases in Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Coronavirus testing in Auckland is being ramped up following confirmation of three new cases in the community, with people warned to be patient in case of delays.

The cases – a mother, father and daughter – were confirmed on Sunday and, along with another household contact, are being moved to … View more
Coronavirus testing in Auckland is being ramped up following confirmation of three new cases in the community, with people warned to be patient in case of delays.

The cases – a mother, father and daughter – were confirmed on Sunday and, along with another household contact, are being moved to the Jet Park quarantine facility.

The source of the infection is under investigation, but could be linked to the border as the mother works at LSG Sky Chefs laundry and catering company, which provides services for airlines.

Health officials are anticipating “high demand” at Covid-19 testing sites and warned delays were possible: “our request is to please be patient”.

As a result of the latest infections, a testing centre will be set up at Papatoetoe School for students, staff and parents to attend.

Read more here:

www.stuff.co.nz...

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1769 days ago

Do you know anyone over their 80 who is still working?

Tori Tokalau Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, we're looking to talk to anyone older than 70 or 80 who are still working, either in part time or full time employment. Give me a bell if you know someone (027 200 5142 or torika.tokalau@stuff.co.nz). Thanks!

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1767 days ago

cushions

Shagufta Jabeen from Mount Roskill

5 for all three. comes from no children or pet home.

Price: $3

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1767 days ago

cushions

Shagufta Jabeen from Mount Roskill

Good condition cushions from no pet or children's home. Price for both.

Price: $3

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1767 days ago

Auckland Council’s 10-year budget 2021-2031

The Team from Auckland Council

This year is the year of recovery from COVID-19, the economic impact and hit on Council revenue was real. Auckland Council is forecast to take a 1 billion dollar revenue hit because of COVID-19.

This 10-year budget aims to find a balance between investing in our city and not overburdening our … View more
This year is the year of recovery from COVID-19, the economic impact and hit on Council revenue was real. Auckland Council is forecast to take a 1 billion dollar revenue hit because of COVID-19.

This 10-year budget aims to find a balance between investing in our city and not overburdening our residents.

It will provide for our city’s future while keeping our rates increases low compared to other growth cities in New Zealand, will help Auckland’s economy recover, support our communities, build water and housing infrastructure and improve our transport network.

We need your feedback on these issues and how we pay for them.
To have your say, go to AKhaveyoursay.nz/recoverybudget
Learn more

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1767 days ago

Blue lava lamp $8

Tabhitha from Grey Lynn

Selling my lava lamp. A few years old but works perfectly fine.

Pick up Grey Lynn.

Negotiable

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1768 days ago

Agave Attenuata - free to a good home - collect from site before Sunday evening

Nichole from Mount Eden

Having a massive clearance in our garden.

These agave attenuata range from excellent to good condition.

So easy to grow - just stick the stalks into the soil and they’ll do their thing with very minimal watering. Wonderfully drought tolerant and very sculptural.

Can collect from our … View more
Having a massive clearance in our garden.

These agave attenuata range from excellent to good condition.

So easy to grow - just stick the stalks into the soil and they’ll do their thing with very minimal watering. Wonderfully drought tolerant and very sculptural.

Can collect from our central Mt Eden location at no charge.

A range of sizes to choose from.

Agave attenuata is a species of agave commonly known as the Foxtail, Lion's tail or Swan's Neck Agave for its development of a curved inflorescence, unusual among agaves.[3] Native to the plateaus of central west Mexico, as one of the unarmed agaves, it is popular as an ornamental plant in gardens in many other places with subtropical and warm climates.[4]

Free

1769 days ago

Cryptocurrency - Partner Wanted! Anyone interested in Investing in Coins?

Harry from Royal Oak

I am looking for someone who would like to do Cryptocurrency Investing with me.

I am a Professional Accountant / Businessman who is looking at learning the new future in investing, Bitcoin, Etherium and Alt Coins.

I am new to this type of investing and would like to team up with someone who is … View more
I am looking for someone who would like to do Cryptocurrency Investing with me.

I am a Professional Accountant / Businessman who is looking at learning the new future in investing, Bitcoin, Etherium and Alt Coins.

I am new to this type of investing and would like to team up with someone who is also interested in this type of investing and learning together. Two great minds is much better than one.

We could explore and exchange ideas, determine what coins to trade and when. The market is extremely hot right now and there is lots of upside in this type of investing.

If you already have lots of experience and knowledge in this area, you are also interested joining forces and you would benefit in having a partner, I would definitely like to see if we could work together on this, make our investments significantly grow and who knows about the future.

We could even possibly build this into a full time thing, or maybe even a business. I have heard many interesting success stories on this and it is definitely working for some people. Eg, earning 2.5 months salary in just one week.

I am looking for someone who is serious, professional who also would like to invest in cryptocurrencies with me and has enough time now during the week days (a few hours per day or longer) to work together on this exciting project. To be very clear, I am not looking for any of your money or anyone else’s money. I only want to find someone who has a similar interest in this and wanting to learn and support each other.

If you are interested in my Crypto idea above and you would like to meet up for a coffee and discuss this further, please contact me now by first telling me a bit about yourself, your experience with Crypto and interest.

Please contact Harry on:
Mobile - 0274 88 0274
Email - aucklandstays@gmail.com

Let’s begin our Crypto journey together and have some fun!

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1768 days ago

Introducing.. Busy Lizzy Gardens

Neighbourly.co.nz

Meet Liz from Busy Lizzy Gardens. Liz runs one of our fantastic Premium Businesses who have used Neighbourly Premium as a platform to build a strong local presence within their community.

Find out how you can Grow your Business with Neighbourly Premium
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1768 days ago

Time to update your kitchen? Follow the journey for one lucky customer :)

Kev from

Hi Neighbours

I just wanted to share our latest kitchen completed and updated for one of our customers out at farm cove.

The before, the after and the designs

Inquire at the link for a free quote or just send an email through to info@benchtopinstallers.co.nz
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Hi Neighbours

I just wanted to share our latest kitchen completed and updated for one of our customers out at farm cove.

The before, the after and the designs

Inquire at the link for a free quote or just send an email through to info@benchtopinstallers.co.nz

Thank you

The team @ BIA

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1771 days ago

Reliable Builder - Small Job Deck Repairs North Shore

Jennifer from Grey Lynn

Can anyone recommend a reliable, competent builder who prefers small jobs or is between bigger jobs? Large deck 5-10 days Birkdale.

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