Orakei, Auckland

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

825 days ago

Preparing for NCEA and Cambridge Exams

Tutor from Excellence Maths Tutoring

Exams can be a stressful time for students and parents alike. To help you navigate this challenging period, we've compiled a list of valuable resources that offer tips and guidance for effective exam preparation and managing exam stress. Here are some helpful links:

Study Tips:

NZQA … View more
Exams can be a stressful time for students and parents alike. To help you navigate this challenging period, we've compiled a list of valuable resources that offer tips and guidance for effective exam preparation and managing exam stress. Here are some helpful links:

Study Tips:

NZQA Student Assessment Hub - Study Tips: Explore tips and strategies to enhance your study routine.
www2.nzqa.govt.nz...

Cambridge International Blog - Tips for Effective Exam Preparation: Discover valuable insights on how to prepare effectively for exams.
blog.cambridgeinternational.org...

Managing Exam Stress:

Cambridge International Blog - Exam Stress: Helping Our Students Help Themselves: Learn techniques to cope with exam-related stress and anxiety.
blog.cambridgeinternational.org...

NZQA Student Assessment Hub - Managing Exam Pressure: Find resources to help you manage the pressure of exams.
www2.nzqa.govt.nz...

We hope you find these resources beneficial as you prepare for your NCEA and Cambridge exams. Remember, effective preparation and stress management are key to success in your academic journey.

826 days ago

Spring Into Summer Netball League!

Marketing Manager from Auckland Netball Centre

Get a group of friends, your schoolmates, and workmates together and join our fun summer league. Also join as an individual for both Junior and Senior Team!!

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826 days ago

Guided Walks - Auckland Heritage Festival

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

The Village Square is excited to bring you four guided walks around our historic neighbourhood, as part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2023!
Join us and explore your backyard, exploring some of Auckland's most iconic and historical places with knowledgeable local guides.

๐Ÿšถ St … View more
The Village Square is excited to bring you four guided walks around our historic neighbourhood, as part of Auckland Heritage Festival 2023!
Join us and explore your backyard, exploring some of Auckland's most iconic and historical places with knowledgeable local guides.

๐Ÿšถ St Stephen's Chapel
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 3 October, 2-4pm

๐Ÿšถ Streams and Gullies
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 10 October, 10am-12pm

๐Ÿšถ Ewelme Cottage
๐Ÿ“… Saturday 14 October, 2-4pm

๐Ÿšถ Auckland Domain
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 17 October, 10am-12pm

For details visit our website at villagesquare.org.nz... - all walks cost $5 per person and are restricted to ages 12+. To book, email community@villagesquare.org.nz

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829 days ago

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View more
We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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When's too early for DIY?
  • 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
    5.7% Complete
  • 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
    30.8% Complete
  • 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
    25.7% Complete
  • 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
    37.8% Complete
1835 votes
827 days ago

$50 dental voucher for all Neighbourly Members

ConfiDental Hillsborough

Vailid for the month of September

Hi neighbours, we believe every Aucklander deserves to have a beautiful smile. Our friendly team is ready to help you smile with confidence.

We are gentle, honest and affordable practice with a passion towards creating beautiful smiles and relieve you from … View more
Vailid for the month of September

Hi neighbours, we believe every Aucklander deserves to have a beautiful smile. Our friendly team is ready to help you smile with confidence.

We are gentle, honest and affordable practice with a passion towards creating beautiful smiles and relieve you from pain.

Our practice is highly equipped practice with all the latest technology: Diagnodent, Cerec, Laser and Air Abrasion. For our Squeamish neighbours, we offer sedation for pain-free dentistry. Not convinced with your dentist's opinion: We offer a free second opinion and clear all your queries.

We are specialized in all aspects of dentistry:
- General Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Orthodontics
- Invisalign
- Laser Dentistry

We are offering Free Orthodontic/Braces Consultation and interest-free payment plans.

Check us out (you can book online) or give us a call on (09) 625 1411 for further details (please mention this Ad while you call).

Spare some time to find and see yourself why so many Aucklanders love us!

*Not combined with any other offers.
Find out more

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827 days ago

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PROTECTING YOUR MATTRESS & PILLOWS

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Newmarket

The mattress and pillows we lay on are essential for our sleep quality, yet many of us don't put much thought into protecting them. That's why we took a closer look at mattress and pillow protectors. You'll find everything you need to know here, from different types of mattress and … View moreThe mattress and pillows we lay on are essential for our sleep quality, yet many of us don't put much thought into protecting them. That's why we took a closer look at mattress and pillow protectors. You'll find everything you need to know here, from different types of mattress and pillow protectors to when to replace them.

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827 days ago

School Holidays

Operations Manager from Adrenalin Forest Auckland

Making fun memories is a big part of school holidays!

Have you booked in yet?

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827 days ago

DIY Bokashi Bins & Cold Composting Tips

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Want to learn about composting and how to turn your food waste into fertiliser? ๐Ÿค” Join us this Saturday at our DIY Bokashi Bins & Cold Composting Tips with Compost Collective!

For total beginners and experienced composters alike! Learn about fermentation, worm farming and how to turn your… View more
Want to learn about composting and how to turn your food waste into fertiliser? ๐Ÿค” Join us this Saturday at our DIY Bokashi Bins & Cold Composting Tips with Compost Collective!

For total beginners and experienced composters alike! Learn about fermentation, worm farming and how to turn your food waste into fertilizer gold! There will also be an opportunity to have an open conversation around any composting questions and topics that you might have.

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ AND ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ
Confirmed participants will receive a $40.00 discount toward the purchase of a composting system that can be redeemed online!

โ€ข Date: 23 September
โ€ข Time: Saturday, 10am - 12pm
โ€ข Cost: $5.00
โ€ข Location: Parnell Farmers' Market

Register here for the workshop: enrolmy.com... or contact community@villagesquare.org.nz

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827 days ago

Thursday Mah Jong Group

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Join us on a Thursday afternoon at our new Mah Jong Group!

Learn to play or refresh your skills in this popular Chinese board game. Beginners and more advanced players are welcome to join this friendly group and enjoy a fun game and afternoon tea.

โ€ข Thursdays
โ€ข 12.30-2.30pm
โ€ข Parnell … View more
Join us on a Thursday afternoon at our new Mah Jong Group!

Learn to play or refresh your skills in this popular Chinese board game. Beginners and more advanced players are welcome to join this friendly group and enjoy a fun game and afternoon tea.

โ€ข Thursdays
โ€ข 12.30-2.30pm
โ€ข Parnell Community Centre
โ€ข Cost: $6 (includes tea, Coffee and Biscuits)

For more information or to join, contact Keilee on 09 555 5164 or at community@villagesquare.org.nz

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827 days ago

Looking for bed and bedroom furniture

Julia from Mission Bay

Hi Iโ€™m looking for a queen bed and some bedroom furniture for a young girl going flatting. Please message me if you have anything available. Many thanks Julia

Free

828 days ago

Fancy $100 to spend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzyยฎ cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can … View more
We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzyยฎ cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!

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828 days ago

Spring Clean Your Bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, … View more
Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, remember to set your clocks before bedtime.
Compare now

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856 days ago

Tickets on sale now!

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

Weโ€™re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. โ˜€๏ธ

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether … View more
Weโ€™re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. โ˜€๏ธ

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether youโ€™re a design enthusiast or just want to take a peek inside some of New Zealand's most beautiful homes, join us for a day of inspiration and fun. Itโ€™s the perfect excuse for you to gather a group of friends and make a day ... or weekend of it. These tours proudly support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

๐Ÿšจ Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets here.

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828 days ago

Playgroup at Somervell Church

Head Teacher from Uplands Kindergarten

Come and join us in the playroom at Somervell Church on Thursday morning. We welcome everyone with their little one/s to visit us from 9.30am for music and play. Michele from Uplands Kindergarten will be hosting you with music at 10am. Gold coin donation. Please bring morning tea for your child. … View moreCome and join us in the playroom at Somervell Church on Thursday morning. We welcome everyone with their little one/s to visit us from 9.30am for music and play. Michele from Uplands Kindergarten will be hosting you with music at 10am. Gold coin donation. Please bring morning tea for your child. Plenty of parking around the back of the church and a quick visit to the Op Shop at Somervell Church is always a treat before or after playgroup!
Playgroup is not open during the school holidays, so this will be our last playgroup this term. We reopen on Thursday 12 October.

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837 days ago

Show us what you've got, e hoa!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Mฤori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Mฤori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be … View more
We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Mฤori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Mฤori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be celebrating by watching the Toku Reo videos and using Te Aka (Maลri Dictionary) to improve your knowledge, or maybe you've found a buddy for the week that will only kลrero in te reo with you. Ka pai!

If you're a fan of chocolate, we have five blocks of Whittakers Miraka Kirฤซmi tiakarete to give away. Whether long or short, simply share your show-off phrase below to be in to win. (Winners randomly drawn and notified on Mon, 18th Sept).

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