These birds can help you de-stress
Hi Neighbours, I often see people pause when they are walking around Orakei Basin and they see the pied shags on the fallen trees. Recently they have been building nests and I’ve enjoyed watching the pairs working away at securing the sticks – there are several nests there spread over the two trees. Apparently August to October are key months for laying eggs. Spending time in nature has been shown to help lower stress levels, it can be part of your "toolkit." We are lucky to live in a part of Auckland with lots of chances to spend time in nature – enjoy!
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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9.8% Yes! New Year, New Me
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22% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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68.1% Nah - not for me
WOOLWORTHS REWARDS CARD
To the lovely man who kindly let me use his Woolworths rewards card - I was buying brandy snaps etc can you please message me, thank you very much.
You made a comment you'll be asked why you are buying brandy snaps.
Estelle
Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.
We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.
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85.2% Same!
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14.8% Would have liked to try something different
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