Mount Wellington, Auckland

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

What's happening in your neighbourhood?

Seen anything your neighbours should be aware of? Let them know! 

2032 days ago

Clothes working dryer

Aminiasi from Pakuranga

Does anyone have a dryer to offer , our dryer gave up on us ,
Graditute

2041 days ago

The Story of Surfdale

The Team from Auckland Museum

Did you know that Surfdale in Waiheke Island received its name via a competition? The winner was awarded a section of land near the beach...

At 8 pence a day on top of a small deposit, a Surfdale section was also promoted as a sound investment – so close to downtown Auckland that “values must … View more
Did you know that Surfdale in Waiheke Island received its name via a competition? The winner was awarded a section of land near the beach...

At 8 pence a day on top of a small deposit, a Surfdale section was also promoted as a sound investment – so close to downtown Auckland that “values must go up and up and up”.

Well, they weren't wrong there.

Today, Waiheke Island brings to mind sunny vineyards and beachy weekend getaways. The image of Waiheke as an “island paradise” has its origins in 1920s marketing, but the island has long been desirable even as its character has changed over the past centuries.

As we go into the long weekend and begin to venture further afield again, why not have a read of how Waiheke came to be the place it is today, in this blog about its recent history by our Project Curator, Jane Groufsky.

www.aucklandmuseum.com...

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2032 days ago

Panmure market

Janine from Saint Johns

Morning neighbours! Come down and support the community and their stalls.
See you there.😁

2032 days ago

Living the dream

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

It's inspirational to meet a family that's taken the plunge to leave the rat race and establish themselves in the country. This couple not only managed to keep their jobs, but also build a stunning house on the Coromandel Peninsula that has caught the eye of NZIA judges.

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2033 days ago

Constipation

Owner from Balance for Life

Lot of my clients suffer from irregular bowel movements or find it hard to empty their bowel.
The simplest trick to help this is a large glass of warm water to be drunken between 5 am and 7 am. That time is the organ time for large intestines when it works the most effective. Be regular by being … View more
Lot of my clients suffer from irregular bowel movements or find it hard to empty their bowel.
The simplest trick to help this is a large glass of warm water to be drunken between 5 am and 7 am. That time is the organ time for large intestines when it works the most effective. Be regular by being consistent. Every morning drink your Glas of warm water first thing and go to the toilet. Relax ... think about what you can let go off. 😆 not just in the bathroom but in life. A lovely affirmation to support your endeavours is: I let go of the old stuff effortlessly and the new enriches me. ( feel free to adjust the wording)
This might not work straight away first day but you are teaching your body something new. Do this for at least a full 10 days. I am certain it will help you with regular bowl movements.
With love
Gloria

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2033 days ago
2037 days ago

Why the Council Emergency Budget is important to you!

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

“Like the rest of New Zealand and indeed the world, the impact of COVID-19 on the council’s finances is significant and we are going to have to make some tough budgetary decisions. It is important our communities are involved and understand what these decisions mean for them.”

A focus of the… View more
“Like the rest of New Zealand and indeed the world, the impact of COVID-19 on the council’s finances is significant and we are going to have to make some tough budgetary decisions. It is important our communities are involved and understand what these decisions mean for them.”

A focus of the budget is how recovers from the impacts of COVID-19 economic pressures and how the services Council it provides will be impacted. You need to know what this means for you, have a say because Together we can build a stronger Auckland.

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2037 days ago

WE BUY ALUMINIUM DRINK CANS $$$

Norma from McDonald Metals

Despite the weather, the long weekend was a great time to catch up with family, friends and even work mates. Don’t forget to collect up those empty aluminium drink cans and bring them in to us at McDonald Metals, your local scrappy.
We’ll pay 80c per kg

McDonald Metals, 17 Dunn Road, Panmure … View more
Despite the weather, the long weekend was a great time to catch up with family, friends and even work mates. Don’t forget to collect up those empty aluminium drink cans and bring them in to us at McDonald Metals, your local scrappy.
We’ll pay 80c per kg

McDonald Metals, 17 Dunn Road, Panmure ph: 5277079
Open Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 8am to 12pm

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2033 days ago

Give A Kid A Blanket Appeal

Kim from Saint Johns

The School Uniform Centre is pleased to be helping out the Give a Kid a Blanket registered charity again this year as a drop off point for the Eastern Suburbs area.

You can send in any new or pre-loved blankets, bedding etc between May 30th and July 19th.

Please note all Pre-loved items MUST be … View more
The School Uniform Centre is pleased to be helping out the Give a Kid a Blanket registered charity again this year as a drop off point for the Eastern Suburbs area.

You can send in any new or pre-loved blankets, bedding etc between May 30th and July 19th.

Please note all Pre-loved items MUST be freshly laundered and be dropped off in a bag or box, we cannot accept loose items.

We will also very happily receive couriered items straight from stores.
Please address to:

Kim Posner
School Uniform Centre
588 Remuera Road
Remuera
Auckland 1050

We will be taking a register of the names and phone numbers of each person donating, but if you could label the outside of your donation that would be wonderful.

We look forward to helping the wider Auckland community this year and spreading some love and warmth with all your awesome donations!

Here's a bit more info:

Give A Kid A Blanket is a community action of kindness. We gather donations of warmth from across the wider Auckland area and gift these to kids and families in need through health and social agencies including public health nurses, Police, Community and Social workers. We want recipients to feel both warmed and valued by the community.

What to donate: New and excellent condition pre-loved blankets, sleeping bags, duvets, baby sleep sacks, winter bedding, duvet covers, pyjamas, beanies, socks, jumpers, winter coats, rain coats, cots, Moses baskets. We are only able to accept New Pillows and New Hot-water bottles

(NO other types of clothing thanks)

Donation Protocols (Covid-19)
All donations must be bagged or boxed, no loose donations please. All Pre-loved donations must be washed by the donor before donating. When donating please place donations where the donation drop point host asks. They will then be quarantined for 72 hours before being handled.

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2033 days ago

Pest Free Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

Across the months of May and June, we have been asking Aucklanders to create a Pest-Free haven in their backyard through placing traps, pulling weeds, and planting natives.

To help further support Aucklanders we ran a Q&A session with our Pest Free Auckland experts on Instagram and thought … View more
Across the months of May and June, we have been asking Aucklanders to create a Pest-Free haven in their backyard through placing traps, pulling weeds, and planting natives.

To help further support Aucklanders we ran a Q&A session with our Pest Free Auckland experts on Instagram and thought we’d share a summary of the great questions and useful answers to get everyone started on their Pest Free Auckland journey.
Find out more

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2033 days ago

Bathroom Makeover?

The Team from The Building Guys

Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years’ renovation experience then choose us.

We have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the Builder), Luke (plumber), (Ryan (electrician), Russell (tiler) to do every job right.

Our team follows … View more
Call us today! If you’re looking for a friendly family run business with over 35 years’ renovation experience then choose us.

We have a team of good qualified people – Jade (the Builder), Luke (plumber), (Ryan (electrician), Russell (tiler) to do every job right.

Our team follows industry guidelines on coronavirus safety procedures to keep your family protected.

Call Lucy on 021 022 55 388 for a chat about your amazing renovation plans.

Be safe!
Book online

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2033 days ago

wanted to buy

Milton from Panmure

Hi there,looking to buy old toys,tin,metal,plastic,space toys,cars anything considered.any condition considered.fair prices paid.also looking to buy retro or oddities.ph or txt 02040816519 thanks

2034 days ago

Recipe: Sourdough

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Always wanted to try and bake your own bread?
Sourdough is a bread raised by aerobic yeast (yeasts in the atmosphere) that are captured in a mixture of flour and water and fed regularly to keep them alive. There are many different ways to make a sourdough starter — some people insist on using … View more
Always wanted to try and bake your own bread?
Sourdough is a bread raised by aerobic yeast (yeasts in the atmosphere) that are captured in a mixture of flour and water and fed regularly to keep them alive. There are many different ways to make a sourdough starter — some people insist on using mineral water to feed the starter, others use water from boiled potatoes to get the starter going. It’s very effective to get a cup of someone else’s starter that you can then feed and grow yourself. Other people have sourdough starters that have been handed down through generations, but there’s no need for all that fuss: it’s incredibly easy to make your own.

Read the full recipe and method in the link below!

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2044 days ago

The Art of a Club Sandwich

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

In New Zealand, business entertaining often occurs at drinks party events with elegant finger food hosted in the office reception or board room. The menu must be varied, with some vegetarian and gluten-free options and offer a mixture of fresh and crunchy palate-tempting snacks.

The Classic Club… View more
In New Zealand, business entertaining often occurs at drinks party events with elegant finger food hosted in the office reception or board room. The menu must be varied, with some vegetarian and gluten-free options and offer a mixture of fresh and crunchy palate-tempting snacks.

The Classic Club Sandwich remains one of these 'comfort dishes' that is ever popular but it needs to hold together so that the components don't slip alway and fall on your special jacket or silk dress.

As part of our Canapes and Drinks Party Cuisine module, we make a classic club with the test being - can you cut it in a triangle shape, on its side, and place on a platter, without the sandwich collapsing...

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2034 days ago

Oven repiar needed fan not going

Sara from Mount Wellington

Anyone out there know how to fix and oven fan? Westinghouse pon668.
It doesn't go any more. pretty sure it's the motor but I'm no expert.

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