Onehunga, Auckland

Are you feeling lonely a lot of the time, or are you socially isolated?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is examining how Covid-19 has impacted our social lives. Are you having less social connection or are you less likely to see people? Do you feel lonely during the week? We're keen to talk to people about how their social contact has changed since the lockdown. If … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is examining how Covid-19 has impacted our social lives. Are you having less social connection or are you less likely to see people? Do you feel lonely during the week? We're keen to talk to people about how their social contact has changed since the lockdown. If you're happy to be interviewed and identified, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

Personalise your kitchenwares

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

Give living spaces a summery lift with these fun fruity homewares and Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with these easy project ideas from Resene. Find out how to create them yourself

Do you need pruning and gardening tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we’ve got pruning tips for shrubs, vines and climbers, and it’s time to protect new bulb shoots, trench trees and shrubs before moving them, give the lawn some winter TLC, use weeds to improve your soil and pickle and preserve your stored … View moreIn this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we’ve got pruning tips for shrubs, vines and climbers, and it’s time to protect new bulb shoots, trench trees and shrubs before moving them, give the lawn some winter TLC, use weeds to improve your soil and pickle and preserve your stored harvests.

Make your own Modernist crate chair inspired by iconic Dutch furniture designer and architect Gerrit Reitveld in 1934. Plus go in the draw for Yates Sow Anytime Lawn Seed and ‘Café au Lait’ dahlias from Bulbs Direct.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

Seeking Sponsorship - advertise your business

Gareth & Sheree from Mangere Bridge

Hello Business owners/Marketing:
We are seeking sponsors, for upcoming 2020/21 season - you want more brand exposure? To bring business to you.
This is for Quarter Midgets, which race at Western Springs Speedway, which attracts large volume of public, plus pit crews personnel. We travel into rural … View moreHello Business owners/Marketing:
We are seeking sponsors, for upcoming 2020/21 season - you want more brand exposure? To bring business to you.
This is for Quarter Midgets, which race at Western Springs Speedway, which attracts large volume of public, plus pit crews personnel. We travel into rural tracks that also expand the advertising possibilities. We can discuss in more details, if you send message for us to return reply to. Look forward in hearing from you, as soon as possible. [We do not want false campaigns, scams or false companies contacting us]

America's Cup: Waterfront upgrades too late for Cup after coronavirus delays

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

Some key projects in the $100 million revamp of downtown Auckland will now not be ready in time for …

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Are you ready for real Climate Change Action

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland Council has adopted a Climate Action Plan-a path to halving emissions by 2030. But the actions are yet to be decided. Can Auckland do it ? Read the story below:

Resene Upcyling Awards - don't forget!

Resene

Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!

Submit your entry in the 2020 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View moreDon't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!

Submit your entry in the 2020 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used! Get Upcycling now

$69 Comprehensive Exam and X-Rays

ConfiDental Hillsborough

Hi neighbours. I'm Dr Siri and I'm a highly experienced dentist with a new approach to dentistry. We perform minimally invasive dentistry with advanced technologies like Cerec, Diagnodent, laser, and air abrasion. For our squeamish neighbours, we offer sedation for pain-free dentistry.

… View moreHi neighbours. I'm Dr Siri and I'm a highly experienced dentist with a new approach to dentistry. We perform minimally invasive dentistry with advanced technologies like Cerec, Diagnodent, laser, and air abrasion. For our squeamish neighbours, we offer sedation for pain-free dentistry.

We have a special new patient offer that includes a dental exam and x-ray for just $69, as well as flexible payment plans.

Come in for a free orthodontic/Invisalign consultation. We offer $1000 off Invisalign and free home whitening kit.

Check us out (you can book online!) or give us a call on (09) 625 1411 for further details. Spare 30 minutes of your time for an appointment and see for yourself why so many Aucklanders love us!

Find us at 150 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough.

* Does not apply to check-ups and cleans. Book online

Kelly Tarlton's 'jawsome' shark bus for sale on Trade Me

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Want to snap up a deal? Kelly Tarlton’s famous shark bus is for sale on Trade Me. After 11 years in…

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Sweet shop owner who exploited workers has accountancy licence terminated

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

One of the owners of a sweet shop where workers were paid less than $8 an hour has had her chartered…

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New Zealand versus overseas holidays

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone, 
We'd be keen to hear from those of you who had to cancel an overseas trip due to Covid-19 and holidayed in New Zealand instead. How did you find your NZ trip? Was it better or worse than you expected? Did you enjoy it as much as you think you would have enjoyed your overseas … View moreHi everyone, 
We'd be keen to hear from those of you who had to cancel an overseas trip due to Covid-19 and holidayed in New Zealand instead. How did you find your NZ trip? Was it better or worse than you expected? Did you enjoy it as much as you think you would have enjoyed your overseas holiday? And did it change your views about holidaying domestically?
Feel free to comment below or message me directly. Please remember your comments may be included in the article, unless you say you don't want them to be. Thank you.

Stowaway cat found on truck driven from Palmerston North to Auckland

Josephine Franks Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, do you recognise this cat? The lucky moggie is one life lighter after surviving a cross-country jaunt by a whisker. She was found under a truck that had travelled from Palmerston North to Auckland, but it's not known when she jumped on board.

Neighbourly 101: How to Report a Post

Neighbourly.co.nz

See any posts that don't meet the Neighbourly Guidelines? Help Neighbourly stay neighbourly by reporting concerning content. Simply click the '...' button at the bottom of a post, click 'Report this message' and select your reason for reporting. This sends a silent alert to… View moreSee any posts that don't meet the Neighbourly Guidelines? Help Neighbourly stay neighbourly by reporting concerning content. Simply click the '...' button at the bottom of a post, click 'Report this message' and select your reason for reporting. This sends a silent alert to the Neighbourly Team so the post can be reviewed against the Neighbourly Guidelines. Thanks for helping keep Neighbourly community friendly and an enjoyable place to stay connected.

How should we manage our parks?

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

Do you have ideas about how local parks in your community are managed, protected, developed and used now and in the future?

We are developing management plans for parks and reserves across local board areas over the next few months and are asking Aucklanders for their input to help inform draft … View moreDo you have ideas about how local parks in your community are managed, protected, developed and used now and in the future?

We are developing management plans for parks and reserves across local board areas over the next few months and are asking Aucklanders for their input to help inform draft plans, which will be consulted on some time next year. So if you have ideas then we'd really like to hear from you.

The link below leads you to interactive maps where you can post specific input for a specific park. or simply fillout the online form.

We'd love to include your input in the plans.
Thanks!

Hyperbole

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

Have you heard of a Hyperbole? Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Here are some examples. They are a lot of fun. Please share any Hyperboles you may have heard.