Mount Eden, Auckland

Could you be "The Namer" and find Auckland's new brand?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Officially the short-list has been drawn up for a new name for the merged council agencies ATEED and RFA. But here's the criteria - see if you can do better. What would you call it? Read the story below:

Nests under fire

Reporter Community News

Remember to check under your bonnets this time of the year.

That's the warning from Fire and Emergency NZ.

This car arrived for a service with a couple of stowaways stashed under the bonnet.

Firefighters say the driver of this car was very lucky.

Green singlet

Katrina from Mount Eden

Size small. Worn a couple times. Pick up is Mt Eden.

Price: $5

Butterfly pattern t-shirt

Katrina from Mount Eden

Size small. Never worn. Pick up is Mt Eden.

Price: $12

New Lynn school students named: Fred Hollows Humanity Awards

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Zoey Wood and Amelia Bettany Barr have been crowned finalists in the Fred Hollows Humanity Awards.

The Arahoe School learners are among 10 finalists from around the country chosen for their efforts to improve the world around them.

The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ aims to thwart avoidable … View moreZoey Wood and Amelia Bettany Barr have been crowned finalists in the Fred Hollows Humanity Awards.

The Arahoe School learners are among 10 finalists from around the country chosen for their efforts to improve the world around them.

The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ aims to thwart avoidable blindness in the Pacific and to give people permanent access to quality eye care.

Arahoe School teacher Amanda Kemp nominated Zoey, 10 for the awards.

Zoey was diagnosed with cataracts in 2019 and only had sight in one eye for a year.

"She possesses the most outstanding attitude towards her school life, is a leader amongst her friends and her can-do attitude has not slowed her down,' Kemp said.

In July, the Titirangi youngster had her cataracts removed "and this has not impacted her attitude towards all she does any differently."

Amelia, from Glen Eden, was nominated by her teacher, Bridget Dymock-Johnson.

Amelia,11 showed great initiative and spent time researching the Fred Hollows Foundation NZ before delivering her speech in front of the class.

"Amelia is kind and helpful.

"When someone doesn't have a group she invites them to join her," Dymock-Johnson said.

"Her words towards others are always kind."

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Price: $10

Prana t-shirt

Katrina from Mount Eden

Size small, never worn. Pick up is Mt Eden.

Price: $12

Sleeveless blouse

Katrina from Mount Eden

Size small, worn a couple times. Pick up is Mt Eden.

Price: $10

Black cap sleeve t-shirt

Katrina from Mount Eden

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Price: $8

Be the change bamboo shirt

Katrina from Mount Eden

Size large North American sizing. Worn a couple times. Pick up is Mt Eden.

Price: $10

Sheer sleeveless blouse

Katrina from Mount Eden

Size 10, used. Pick up is Mt Eden.

Price: $5

Yellow Sirocco top

Katrina from Mount Eden

Size small, good condition. Pick up is Mt Eden.

Price: $10

Sleeveless top

Katrina from Mount Eden

Capture sleeveless top, size 10. Good condition. Pick up is Mt Eden.

Price: $10

Butterfly print top

Katrina from Mount Eden

Size 10, never worn. Includes singlet. Pick up is Mt Eden.

Price: $10

Did your family celebrate Halloween this year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We saw some friendly ghosts and even some costumed pooches this year! We'd love for you to spread the joy further than your backyard by sharing a snap from your Halloween festivities below 🎃