Onehunga, Auckland

What was the highlight of 2020 for you?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

In many respects, 2020 has proved to be a trying year with the Covid-19 outbreak, the resulting job losses and financial fallout.

Many of you neighbours have been doing it tough.

What is the best thing that happened to you in an otherwise gloomy year?

*Please put NFP if you do not want your … View moreIn many respects, 2020 has proved to be a trying year with the Covid-19 outbreak, the resulting job losses and financial fallout.

Many of you neighbours have been doing it tough.

What is the best thing that happened to you in an otherwise gloomy year?

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Auckland ready for New Year’s Eve

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland’s landmarks will be the stars of the New Year’s Eve show again this year, with the Sky Tower and Vector Lights on the Harbour Bridge set to bring in the new year with spectacular shows coordinated with Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum and Te Ara I Whiti The Light Path.

You've been the best this year Auckland !

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, 2020 - well it's all been said really hasn't it. Auckland has had a double-dose of the hardest part of Covid-19, with two big restrictions. But what a response from you all. My thoughts are below:

Reusable shopping bags

Ashlee from Hillsborough

I have heaps and don't want to put them in the rubbish

Free

Rinnai Gas Heaters

Nandini from Epsom

These three Rinnai Gas Heaters are in perfect condition and are an excellent heating solution for any home. $55 dollars for a set of three or $20 each.

Features:
-Model:R750TF Mizar
-Voltage: 230V
-Frequency: 50Hz
-Wattage: 11W
-The two larger heaters include a fan

Negotiable

King Size Double Bed - Great Condition

Gavin from Ellerslie

Excellent condition double bed. Available now.
Selling due to combining households and just have too many beds!

Price: $100

NZ Size 8 Make an offer!!

Nency from Ellerslie

Bought them a year ago but never wore them as I feel they are bit higher heels then I am used to. Arrange your own pickup from Ellerslie.

Negotiable

FREE FRIDGE FREEZER pickup 16 Jan- available

Nency from Ellerslie

Fisher & Paykel Fridge, the automatic defroster is probably not working & hence you need to manually remove ice. Cooling is working fine. Pm if interested. Arrange your pickup.

Free

Police disappointed by high number of drink drivers in Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Police say they are disappointed by the high number of drink drivers they have nabbed around Auckland.

Officers handed out 1100 infringement notices and arrested 78 drivers this month.

They carried out more than 70 checkpoints and breath tested nearly 14,000 people.

Police are planning more … View morePolice say they are disappointed by the high number of drink drivers they have nabbed around Auckland.

Officers handed out 1100 infringement notices and arrested 78 drivers this month.

They carried out more than 70 checkpoints and breath tested nearly 14,000 people.

Police are planning more checkpoints over summer.

They have warned drivers to plan ahead and to avoid driving impaired.

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Auckland City District Police

Dresser $75

Nency from Ellerslie

Strong & Sturdy. Few stains on top & inside drawers as shown in pictures. Pickup asap, please pm me if interested.

Negotiable

Free Fridge- pickup on 16 January

Nency from Ellerslie

Fisher & Paykel Fridge, the automatic defroster is probably not working & hence you need to manually remove ice. Cooling is working okay. Pm if interested..

Free

Rexel shredder $15

Bev from Royal Oak

Rexel shredder shreds up to 5 sheets t a time. Has a UK plug so will need adaptor.
Pick up only from Royal Oak

Merry Christmas

Jack from Mangere East

Merry Christmas to all friends. Stay safe Drive safe

Moving boxes

Oren from Epsom

Hi Neighbours, I hope you all managed to have a great Christmas and, like me, are all looking forward to the New Year!!

My wee family is relocating down to the South Island early in the New Year so wanted to ask if anyone out there has any moving boxes etc. lying around you no longer require or … View moreHi Neighbours, I hope you all managed to have a great Christmas and, like me, are all looking forward to the New Year!!

My wee family is relocating down to the South Island early in the New Year so wanted to ask if anyone out there has any moving boxes etc. lying around you no longer require or may be looking to get rid of?

We have found the My Food Bag boxes and wool lined chiller bags come in very handy so definitely if you have some of these lying around we would be interested in hearing from you.

Thanks and wishing a Happy New Year to all of you reading this!!

New Year Honours: New Zealand's top scientist Dr Juliet Gerrard becomes a dame

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Asked how she feels about being made a dame, Dr Juliet Gerrard​ is somewhat lost for words, an unfamiliar position for the woman whose job is distilling the most up-to-date scientific information for those making the decisions that will shape our future.

Gerrard, currently Jacinda Ardern’s … View moreAsked how she feels about being made a dame, Dr Juliet Gerrard​ is somewhat lost for words, an unfamiliar position for the woman whose job is distilling the most up-to-date scientific information for those making the decisions that will shape our future.

Gerrard, currently Jacinda Ardern’s chief science advisor, has been named a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit​ in the New Year Honours.

While she hasn’t really processed what it means on a personal level, it hasn’t stopped the Freemans Bay resident from sharing the news with her 75-year-old mum in the United Kingdom, who got a kick out of getting the good news on her birthday.