New Lynn, 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!

1946 days ago

Recipe: Fragrant Chicken Salad

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Fragrant Chicken Salad, prepared with social distancing - Pan seared Chicken breast strips, Lemongrass, Cabbage, Spring Onions, Mint, Coriander topped with a Chilli, Garlic & Lemon juice dressing.

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1946 days ago

A guide to mandatory mask use during Covid-19 level 2 and beyond

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Wondering what the mandatory use of masks during level 2 means for you?

Based on the information at hand, here’s what you need to know about the new face mask requirements, including what kind of covering you can use and when to use it.

Click here to read more.

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1946 days ago

C'mon Auckland!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

Hurry! You’ve got just 5 days to nominate your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Auckland and give their mahi the recognition it deserves. 16 regions, 16 winners. All it takes is one nomination.

Who’s your Local Hero? Go.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1946 days ago

Has the way we communicate love and loss changed over time?

The Team from Auckland Museum

At Auckland Museum, we’re developing a new exhibition centred on emotions and connections through shared messages, and are welcoming submissions that highlight love, loss and longing.

Selected submissions will be featured in the exhibition, so whether it's a letter, email, card or even a … View more
At Auckland Museum, we’re developing a new exhibition centred on emotions and connections through shared messages, and are welcoming submissions that highlight love, loss and longing.

Selected submissions will be featured in the exhibition, so whether it's a letter, email, card or even a text message with an emotive story behind it - we want to hear from you!
Find out more

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1946 days ago

Small Business funding to Beat 2020

Prospa

Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours –… View more
Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours – so you can get on with business sooner.

Prospa is New Zealand’s small business lending specialist, and we’re here to help you Beat 2020. Get in touch with our team of friendly business lending specialists today!
Apply Now

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1947 days ago

Looking for Meeting Room with Secure Internet

Janet Court from Mac Senior Net Auckland

Mac Senior Net Auckland is a Not for Profit Organisation. We offer computer and technology training for people over 50. We would like to be able to offer a classroom environment for small groups, often no more than six people being taught by other members gifting their time and expertise.
We are… View more
Mac Senior Net Auckland is a Not for Profit Organisation. We offer computer and technology training for people over 50. We would like to be able to offer a classroom environment for small groups, often no more than six people being taught by other members gifting their time and expertise.
We are looking for a venue with reliable internet connection where we can hold workshops throughout the year for our members.
If you can help please contact me Ph 021 2148386
Thanks & regards
Janet

1947 days ago

Important announcement

DynaSpeak New Lynn

All DynaSpeak NZCEL classes will continue online for the time being. All sites remain closed to students and visitors. We will update you further as the situation changes.

1947 days ago

Poll: Is the government doing enough to support vulnerable communities throughout the Covid-19 pandemic?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

A food bank in south Auckland has seen the number of calls it receives triple in the latest lockdown, and it is struggling to cope with the demand for food parcels.

The government has offered the wage subsidy, interest free loans for small businesses and the Covid-19 income relief payment for … View more
A food bank in south Auckland has seen the number of calls it receives triple in the latest lockdown, and it is struggling to cope with the demand for food parcels.

The government has offered the wage subsidy, interest free loans for small businesses and the Covid-19 income relief payment for people who have lost jobs in the pandemic.

Do you think the government is doing enough to support vulnerable communities in the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Is the government doing enough to support vulnerable communities throughout the Covid-19 pandemic?
  • 58.3% Yes - there is enough support
    58.3% Complete
  • 41.7% No - people clearly need more help
    41.7% Complete
36 votes
1947 days ago

Level 3 cooking with Social Distancing

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Mouth-watering savoury Beef cheese burgers with pickled beetroot, handmade mayo and crispy onion rings on the side.

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1953 days ago

Support services for parents inundated with pleas for help

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Support services for parents have been inundated with pleas for help from struggling families in need of essential items - like nappies, and sanitary products - during coronavirus lockdown.
Auckland-based charity The Mums' Clique is getting more than 100 requests per day for … View more
Hi neighbours, Support services for parents have been inundated with pleas for help from struggling families in need of essential items - like nappies, and sanitary products - during coronavirus lockdown.
Auckland-based charity The Mums' Clique is getting more than 100 requests per day for its essential items packs and Plunket has noted more babies are developing wounds from being left in nappies for long periods because their parents can’t afford to buy more.
Click the story to find out more - including how you can help support these families if you would like to.

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1947 days ago

Buy local to support locals!

Philip from Exceed we fix windows & doors

Supporting local is a great way to reconnect with your community and support nearby New Zealand businesses…

How can we help you?
Exceed's specialists can help you fix:

☑️Windows that flop fully open when you only want to open then slightly
☑️Stiff, jamming sliding doors and … View more
Supporting local is a great way to reconnect with your community and support nearby New Zealand businesses…

How can we help you?
Exceed's specialists can help you fix:

☑️Windows that flop fully open when you only want to open then slightly
☑️Stiff, jamming sliding doors and rollers that are heavy and don't like to slide
☑️Damaged or broken hinged doors and bi-fold doors
☑️Draughty homes & properties where heat escapes from gaps around doors and windows
☑️Doors and windows that don’t close or lock properly
☑️Wet, damp and leaking windows & doors

We also specialise in the installation of security hardware and retractable insect screens for windows & doors.

Our commitment and promise to our customers is:

☑️We'll arrive clean, tidy and ready to help.
☑️We respect your home. We use shoe covers & tidy up after ourselves.
☑️We'll arrive on time or call prior to advise if we are running late or early.
☑️Our front-line team have undergone a security background check for your peace of mind.
☑️We honour all manufacturers’ warranty statements on all products we supply and install.
☑️Our mobile vans are fully equipped with all the parts and tools we need to complete most jobs.

Every time you book a visit with us you support a Kiwi business and family. Buy local to support locals ?? ??

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1947 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener helping their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View more
Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1948 days ago

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View more
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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1948 days ago

Washable face mask with two N95 filter

Katja from Glen Eden

If you’re in need of a face mask 😷 please let me know. I have various pattern available. I am just glad if I can help. ( 1 x for $15 or 3 x for $30)
I have 3 sizes available to choose from: S for small children, which are free of charge about age 2-5 yrs, M for young children or adults with … View more
If you’re in need of a face mask 😷 please let me know. I have various pattern available. I am just glad if I can help. ( 1 x for $15 or 3 x for $30)
I have 3 sizes available to choose from: S for small children, which are free of charge about age 2-5 yrs, M for young children or adults with smaller face features/ women and L for people with larger face features. If you are an elderly person on a gold card it’s $10 ... I hope this helps. I am just happy if I can help to save a person’s life and protect their wellbeing. 🙏👍😷❤️

Negotiable

1948 days ago

Teens remove 25kgs of garbage from polluted Oakley Creek

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Youth in central Auckland have taken it upon themselves to clean up rubbish in the polluted Oakley Creek.

Eight teenagers cleared out 25 kilograms of rubbish in under an hour on August 9.

Salvation Army youth worker Raymond Tuala, 22, said the group is predominantly Māori, a culture that … View more
Youth in central Auckland have taken it upon themselves to clean up rubbish in the polluted Oakley Creek.

Eight teenagers cleared out 25 kilograms of rubbish in under an hour on August 9.

Salvation Army youth worker Raymond Tuala, 22, said the group is predominantly Māori, a culture that considers rivers important.

“When I asked the teens what they wanted to do, one of the things that came up was the pollution and rubbish in their local river,” he said.

“They did a pretty good job all around with the clean up.”

The teens are from Mt Roskill, Mt Albert and Lynfield in central Auckland.

In 2019, the creek was slapped with a public health warning after testing revealed high levels of faecal matter in the water.

Gumboots and gloves were worn as a safety measure during the clean up.

Tuala said he hopes to take the group out to clean the lake once a week when lockdown laws have relaxed.

“The young people were loving it,” he said.

“We’re hoping to spread awareness about how much pollution is actually going into the river.”

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