Onehunga, Auckland

Firefighters battle building fire at Owens Transport in Penrose, Auckland

Danielle Clent, Donna-lee Biddle And Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Emergency services are at the scene of a large building fire in Auckland's Penrose. Glenn Menzies, …

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"Speeding" driver gets rock thrown at window in Pt Chev

Laine Moger Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, an alleged speeding driver had a rock thrown at his windscreen last week. Residents have said the Pt Chev neighbourhood is becoming popular for late night speedsters and it is causing frustration for the people who live there.
What would you like to see done to stop these potentially… View moreHi neighbours, an alleged speeding driver had a rock thrown at his windscreen last week. Residents have said the Pt Chev neighbourhood is becoming popular for late night speedsters and it is causing frustration for the people who live there.
What would you like to see done to stop these potentially dangerous encounters?

Recipe: Pulled mushroom tacos with pink pickled onions and smoky mayo

My Food Bag Reporter from Central Leader

PULLED MUSHROOM TACOS WITH PINK PICKLED ONIONS AND SMOKY MAYO Serves 4 Ready in 30 minutes Recipe …

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Love Where You Live - February 1st to 29th 🥰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View moreLove is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more enjoyable for everyone.

Don’t forget to share the love! Let us know how you’re improving your neighbourhood this month by email or tag us online and include the following hashtag:

#NSNZlovewhereyoulive

10 reasons to enrol at NumberWorks'nWords 2020

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

Reason number 4

Retail Display Cabinet

Jodi from Ellerslie

Solid display cabinet with Tawa Woodgrain top. This was used in my retail store (now closed). Products on and in cabinet NOT included! 2 x Front cubbies and 2 x end cubbies. Overall size: 1555mm Wide x 700mm High x 450mm Deep Each Front Shelf area is 590mm High x 415mm Wide x 365mm Deep Side Shelf … View moreSolid display cabinet with Tawa Woodgrain top. This was used in my retail store (now closed). Products on and in cabinet NOT included! 2 x Front cubbies and 2 x end cubbies. Overall size: 1555mm Wide x 700mm High x 450mm Deep Each Front Shelf area is 590mm High x 415mm Wide x 365mm Deep Side Shelf area is 590mm High x 345mm Wide x 300mm Deep Very heavy and very sturdy. On castors, castors also in middle to support! Please phone after 10am or text me - 021 678 258.

Price: $20

Poll: Is the message to not leave dogs in hot cars getting through?

Denise Piper Reporter from Central Leader

The SPCA says a new $300 fine is helping to spread the warning that people should not leave their dogs in hot cars.
What do you think - is the message getting through to dog owners?

Is the message to not leave dogs in hot cars getting through?

• Yes, the $300 fine helps
• Yes, owners better understand the risks
• No, I still see dogs in hot cars
• Other (please say what in the comments below)

Vote View Results

• 25.1% Yes, the $300 fine helps
  25.1% Complete
• 18% Yes, owners better understand the risks
  18% Complete
• 51.5% No, I still see dogs in hot cars
  51.5% Complete
• 5.4% Other (please say what in the comments below)
  5.4% Complete

167 votes

Free coffee at Eden Garden in February!

Come to Eden Garden and find a shady spot. And have a tea or coffee on us with every $12 entrance ticket ($8 for NZ Seniors and Explorer Bus visitors).

Auckland Council's agency Regional Facilities Auckland to be more open

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

How Auckland Harbour Bridge Skypath got the money but lost its name

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

OPINION: What's in a name? Quite a lot if it is something that has had as hard-a-fought history as t…

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Basketball club and training

Debbie from One Tree Hill

Hoopquarters in New Lynn is a basketball specific training facility offering Club NIghts for years 7/8, 5/6 and 9/10. They also have Skills Development Sessions on Saturday mornings. Check them out on www.hoopquarters.com....

Nature’s purest baby bassinet with mattress, mattress protector , sheets and mobile

Avita from Hillsborough

Wooden bassinet. Reputable Nature’s Purest brand.
In great condition
Also includes:
organic cotton bassinet mattress and sheets

Can be used rocking , or legs can be set to a fixed position as shown in pics

Mattress dimensions are 750mm x 400mm by 60mm
First used in 2014 for 6 months. … View moreWooden bassinet. Reputable Nature’s Purest brand.
In great condition
Also includes:
organic cotton bassinet mattress and sheets

Can be used rocking , or legs can be set to a fixed position as shown in pics

Mattress dimensions are 750mm x 400mm by 60mm
First used in 2014 for 6 months. Then stored. Then used in 2019 for 5 months.
It is larger than standard bassinets and very sturdy

Reduced to $140 - this is a real bargain !!

Negotiable

Auckland Pride: City's diverse queer community showcased in photography exhibition

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

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Eastlight Folders, 3 boxes of them!

Jodi from Ellerslie

So I had a business that had enough paperwork to fill one of these folders every two months! Now I’ve emptied the folders. They have writing on the side, would need to white it out or put sticker over.
There are 25 folders+, majority are Foolscap and and some A4, all in good condition. Call me on… View moreSo I had a business that had enough paperwork to fill one of these folders every two months! Now I’ve emptied the folders. They have writing on the side, would need to white it out or put sticker over.
There are 25 folders+, majority are Foolscap and and some A4, all in good condition. Call me on 021 678 258. Thanks.

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