Onehunga, Auckland

Razor blades in the walls....

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Has anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a… View moreHas anyone ever seen something like the image below in an older Kiwi home? Does anyone remember them from their childhood? These strange slots allowed you to rid yourself of an old razor and never think of it again...but it also meant, years down the track, that someone renovating would be in for a nasty, rusty surprise.
I'm certain I've seen something like this here in Aotearoa-NZ, but can't for the life of me recall where. It was in the back of the medicine cupboard. Let us know if you've seen, had - or have - one in your home.

PIANO LESSONS

Sifaga from Mangere East

Would you like to learn how to play the Piano?
Would you like to help support a New Adventure?
If so, here are the details below:

Quality lessons at affordable prices
Lessons for all ages
Piano and Keyboard lessons
Groups of 2-4 students per lesson… View moreWould you like to learn how to play the Piano?
Would you like to help support a New Adventure?
If so, here are the details below:

Quality lessons at affordable prices
Lessons for all ages
Piano and Keyboard lessons
Groups of 2-4 students per lesson
Lessons are Monday to Friday

Are you interested? Then call or flick me a text on 0212043867.
If you are a school and your interested in booking one day a week to have tuitions at your school, then flick me an email with your request on Sifaga.s@hotmail.com

Donations are greatly encouraged. So, if you have a Keyboard or Piano, or Music books you no longer use or a monetary donation to support this business, call or email me, to further discuss.

Really appreciate it, if you could help spread the word. I have attached a flyer if you are able to put it up at your work place or store.
Thank you for your time. Have a blessed year.

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The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide is now available on our website, providing practical guidance for businesses, services and communities interested in putting an age friendly business programme in place in their city or stores.

If you are thinking about … View moreHi Neighbours!

The Becoming an Age Friendly Business Implementation Guide is now available on our website, providing practical guidance for businesses, services and communities interested in putting an age friendly business programme in place in their city or stores.

If you are thinking about developing an Age friendly Business programme or have more questions about how to get involved, get in touch with us at osc@msd.govt.nz.

Keep up with the latest America's Cup action

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Who's foiling and who's failing?

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Learning

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

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Dovetail Restorations Ltd

We are so immensely proud and honoured to have completed this massive project! Seeing the pews all completed in situ has been breathtaking. Made of solid Kauri, they now glow with the natural light coming in through the windows. We couldn’t have been happier and express our gratitude to the St … View moreWe are so immensely proud and honoured to have completed this massive project! Seeing the pews all completed in situ has been breathtaking. Made of solid Kauri, they now glow with the natural light coming in through the windows. We couldn’t have been happier and express our gratitude to the St Michael’s Parish and everyone who has helped with this project!

We Say, You Say: Public Transport Fares

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Mōrena Auckland,

What do you think about the incoming increased public transport fares?

On Monday, Auckland Council announced a 4 percent increase for peak-time travel with a discount approved for off-peak travel.

According to Auckland Transport (AT), some passengers would be paying an … View moreMōrena Auckland,

What do you think about the incoming increased public transport fares?

On Monday, Auckland Council announced a 4 percent increase for peak-time travel with a discount approved for off-peak travel.

According to Auckland Transport (AT), some passengers would be paying an extra 35 cents per trip, with a daily maximum spend of $20 per day which for some, would mean an unlimited daily pass.

Former AT chairman Dr Lester Levy advocated for fare freezes have not been heeded in the 2021 review.

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My golden retriever

Young Jin from Epsom

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Do your curtains & blinds need a professional clean?

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We offer full take-down and rehang service and can provide replacement curtains while your drapes are being cleaned.

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Having cleaned thousands of curtains, … View moreTextile Cleaning is a one-stop-shop for all curtain cleaning needs - no matter how big or small.

We offer full take-down and rehang service and can provide replacement curtains while your drapes are being cleaned.

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Having cleaned thousands of curtains, drapes and blinds across Auckland for over 25 years, Textile Cleaning is highly recommended! Find out more

Trains return to tracks at Britomart Station: Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The trains are back at Britomart after a three-week closure.

Read this story by Kendall Hutt for more details:

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My puppies Mukbang

Young Jin from Epsom

My puppies Mukbang

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Grooves up or down? Decking debate settled

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

The great kiwi deck, every home should have one. But there's a decking debate raging in DIY and Reno circles: Should the grooves go up or down?
We think we've settled the argument here.

Toddler bed

Jen from Ellerslie

All the pieces are there, mattress in average condition.I have found the fitted and flat sheets that go with this bed. There are 2 sets. Make an offer. Pick up Onehunga

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Kauri dieback sniffer dogs a new weapon in the fight against fatal tree disease

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Check out this story by Mina Kerr-Lazenby about New Zealand's first dogs to be trained to sniff out kauri dieback:

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Wrap family reading time with fun this summer

The Team from Auckland Council

A new pair of sunnies, snowboarding at Snowplanet, stargazing for budding astronauts at Stardome; they’re among the prizes kids and families can earn this summer by reading books.

Enjoy Auckland Council Libraries’ new online reading programme, Summer Reading, Sorted on their new online … View moreA new pair of sunnies, snowboarding at Snowplanet, stargazing for budding astronauts at Stardome; they’re among the prizes kids and families can earn this summer by reading books.

Enjoy Auckland Council Libraries’ new online reading programme, Summer Reading, Sorted on their new online platform, Beanstack.