Onehunga, Auckland

⚒ Dovetail ⚒

Dovetail Restorations Ltd

A distressed finish done properly! 〰️ what are your thoughts on the French country style distressed look?

Western Springs pines: Human rights lawyer Deborah Manning fails in bid to save trees

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

The efforts of a prominent human rights lawyer haven't been enough to save an ageing pine forest fro…

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Keep safe this summer!

Ministry for Primary Industries

The summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill … View moreThe summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill this summer. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, so remember these easy steps while cooking.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips. Learn more

Connect with your children and grandchildren

The Mind Lab

Tech often gets a bad rap when it comes to connection and quality time but the reality is that there is some awesome tech that is creative, interactive and fun.

Tech Toolbox from The Mind Lab offers adults the opportunity to explore hands-on today’s technologies. With a choice of modules from… View moreTech often gets a bad rap when it comes to connection and quality time but the reality is that there is some awesome tech that is creative, interactive and fun.

Tech Toolbox from The Mind Lab offers adults the opportunity to explore hands-on today’s technologies. With a choice of modules from robotics to 3D-printing and everything in between, and a wide range of courses throughout the year, create your own personalised tech toolbox.

Bookings are open.

View the schedule and book.

Because quality time doesn’t always have to be on your terms. Find out more

Looking for people to help us test out surveys

Michael from Onehunga

We are an Auckland based Market Research company and are looking for people to come into our offices to help us test out surveys. This helps us understand how people answer questions and what they do/don't like about the questions.

Interviews are done in person and usually take no longer than… View moreWe are an Auckland based Market Research company and are looking for people to come into our offices to help us test out surveys. This helps us understand how people answer questions and what they do/don't like about the questions.

Interviews are done in person and usually take no longer than an hour. You will be paid for your time.

If you are interested, please click on the link below which will take you to a short registration form.

www.surveygizmo.com...

Cruise ships prompt Waiheke ferry cancellations, 'urgent intervention' requested

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Entertainment boss sex trial: Harvey Weinstein and woman's clothing choice irrelevant to case, judge says

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Be aware

Luciana from Ellerslie

I had a young boy about 16 - 18 years come to my door well dressed in a cream tshirt, jeans and said he was from the church for donations. When i offered clothes/food he said he wanted cash and asked about how much the house cost and etc. he wanted to play a game to access the house. It was a bit … View moreI had a young boy about 16 - 18 years come to my door well dressed in a cream tshirt, jeans and said he was from the church for donations. When i offered clothes/food he said he wanted cash and asked about how much the house cost and etc. he wanted to play a game to access the house. It was a bit dodgy so please if you have this boy or similar come to your house watch out.

National Party office in Auckland burgled in 'sinister start to election year'

George Block And Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

The National Party is hinting at sinister political motivations behind a burglary at one of its offi…

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A Pride panel discussion in our grand foyer

The Team from Auckland Museum

Celebrated journalist David Farrier will chair a panel discussion in our beautiful grand foyer this February during Pride Festival. The panel includes Louisa Wall, Welby Ings and Ngahuia Te Awekotuku and will look at the milestones of inclusion and explore where to next for the LGBTQI+ communities.… View moreCelebrated journalist David Farrier will chair a panel discussion in our beautiful grand foyer this February during Pride Festival. The panel includes Louisa Wall, Welby Ings and Ngahuia Te Awekotuku and will look at the milestones of inclusion and explore where to next for the LGBTQI+ communities.

Following the panel discussion will be a screening of Welby Ings’ award-winning short film Sparrow.

Book your seat today as spaces are limited!

6pm Monday 10 February, 6pm
Tickets - $25
Auckland Museum Grand Foyer Book today

Need funds to grow your business?

Prospa

Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to worry about finances? What if your business had the funds on hand to support that next big step?

With Prospa, you can apply for a loan of up to $300K with funding possible in 24-48 hours. You then pay it back in fixed repayments tailored to your … View moreWouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to worry about finances? What if your business had the funds on hand to support that next big step?

With Prospa, you can apply for a loan of up to $300K with funding possible in 24-48 hours. You then pay it back in fixed repayments tailored to your cash flow over a term of up to 24 months.

Find out more at prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply. Apply now

Entertainment industry sex trial: 'Conspiracy theory' questioned

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Volunteers Needed – just two hours makes a huge difference!

Service Centre Coordinator from Red Cross Auckland

New Zealand Red Cross are holding our Annual Street Appeal on Thursday 19, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March 2020.

Please help raise money for our much-needed programmes and services here in Aotearoa.

This year, we are aiming to reach 4,000 hours of volunteer collection time. Any time that you can… View moreNew Zealand Red Cross are holding our Annual Street Appeal on Thursday 19, Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March 2020.

Please help raise money for our much-needed programmes and services here in Aotearoa.

This year, we are aiming to reach 4,000 hours of volunteer collection time. Any time that you can give will help us reach our goal!

It couldn’t be easier to get involved, just click on this link to see where we’re collecting – and sign up!

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Or phone us on 0800 Red Cross

When amazing supporters like you help us fundraise, you help us do good!
You help us to deliver Meals on Wheels, NZ disaster preparedness and response work (inc. our Restoring Family Links tracing service) and our refugee resettlement programmes.

And please spread the word – get friends, family and colleagues involved too!

Or if you’re unable to collect with us, please help our volunteer recruitment drive by forwarding this sign-up link to anyone and everyone!

Thank you!

Grace Millane murder: Auckland businessman charged with naming her killer

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

A well-known businessman has been charged with breaching a suppression order that prevents the name …

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Where in Auckland can you eat and drink on a Monday?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, the sun's blazing and it's enough to keep us in the holiday spirit - and an after-work beer is just the ticket.

Finding bars and restaurants that are open on Mondays can be a hard task in Auckland, so we've done the work for you. Cheers to that!