Point Chevalier, Auckland

Why 2021 will be the year of the long weekend

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once you’ve … View moreHey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once you’ve tacked on the weekends, you’ll end up getting a whopping 25 days off out of those 10 stat days, plus your region’s anniversary day.

To find out how to get the most out of your annual leave next year, click here.

Scarecrow Grocer opens in Mt Eden

Scarecrow Limited

Scarecrow Grocer is an artisan store committed to the community & the idea of living locally.

We stock:
• Pantry Essentials & Fresh Produce
• House-made ready meals and deli goods
• Boutique NZ wines and craft beers
• Bespoke gift baskets
• Fresh flowers from our dedicated… View moreScarecrow Grocer is an artisan store committed to the community & the idea of living locally.

We stock:
• Pantry Essentials & Fresh Produce
• House-made ready meals and deli goods
• Boutique NZ wines and craft beers
• Bespoke gift baskets
• Fresh flowers from our dedicated in-house florist
• Locally made artisan products
• An extensive range of organic products

September special – Buy any Scarecrow house-made ready meal and get a second of equal or lesser value at 25% off! Find out more

Resene Cambridge needs help to return the shop's pet cat, Timmy.

Resene

Some supernatural help has been hired in the hope customers and staff at the Resene shop in Cambridge will one day be able to see their favourite furry face again.

Timmy, a handsome 4-year-old tabby, disappeared one weekend in August from his cat house at the rear of the premises. Customer Paul … View moreSome supernatural help has been hired in the hope customers and staff at the Resene shop in Cambridge will one day be able to see their favourite furry face again.

Timmy, a handsome 4-year-old tabby, disappeared one weekend in August from his cat house at the rear of the premises. Customer Paul Norfolk and wife Gloria had looked all over town for their favourite store cat, along with the shop’s manager, Kerry Mason, and her staff.

“Timmy is such an icon around Cambridge, everyone knows him as the Resene cat,” Gloria said. Read more

Directing & Screenwriting Holiday Programme (Ages 12-17)

Cinna Smith from TAPAC The Auckland Performing Arts Centre

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Taika Waititi? This fun, engaging programme will unlock the secrets to great directing and screenwriting…

Filmmaker Stephen J. Campbell will teach you how to: come up with great ideas; structure a story; develop multi-dimensional characters; and … View moreThink you’ve got what it takes to be the next Taika Waititi? This fun, engaging programme will unlock the secrets to great directing and screenwriting…

Filmmaker Stephen J. Campbell will teach you how to: come up with great ideas; structure a story; develop multi-dimensional characters; and write and format scripts for film and TV. You’ll also discover the logistics of filmmaking and how scenes and sequences work.

You’ll learn about constructing scenes and shots, screen geography, storyboarding scenes, editing, chase scenes, shooting indoors and outdoors.

Students will take turns directing and being directed from sample scripts to gain a full understanding of the role.

28-30 September
9am-3pm
$180 for 3 days

“Informative, interesting, enjoyable.”
“Informative, engaging, fun.”
“It pulled back the curtain about how movies are written.”

Teaching artist Stephen J. Campbell has thirty years’ experience in the television industry and has worked as a writer, director and producer on a wide variety of genres, including award winning comedy and drama. Stephen co-created and associate produced the award-winning ICE TV and created the childrenʼs drama series, Secret Agent Men (TV3). Stephen also oversaw the production of three seasons of critically-acclaimed and award-winning series The Amazing Extraordinary Friends (TV2). Stephen’s latest drama is the sci-fi thriller The Cul de Sac (TV2)

Free pallet

Daniel from Morningside

Free pallet

Cleaner wanted

Amber from Westmere

Hi, we are looking for a cleaner to help with our bathroom (it has lots of tiles and detail) once per fortnight. It needs to be bleached and scrubbed. If you are interested in picking it up as part of your other local cleaning work please send me a message. Thanks and kind wishes.

#$20 crystal packs

Talia from Avondale

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Single bed frame with draws attached wardrobe folding space and a conmected desk

Talia from Avondale

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TAPAC Spring Into Action Holiday Programme (ages 5-7)

Cinna Smith from TAPAC The Auckland Performing Arts Centre

Enter a magical world of drama and dress-ups! Children will improve their confidence as they learn acting, public speaking and social skills...

Through drama, movement, improvisation and voice, children will develop their dance, acting and speaking skills and be involved in a host of spring-themed… View moreEnter a magical world of drama and dress-ups! Children will improve their confidence as they learn acting, public speaking and social skills...

Through drama, movement, improvisation and voice, children will develop their dance, acting and speaking skills and be involved in a host of spring-themed activities to promote problem-solving, participation and imagination.

Children will use their voices, enjoy music and dancing (building rhythm, musicality, following, balance and co-ordination). They will also use role-play and storytelling to build an imaginary spring fantasy-land!

Children will work towards a performance on the final day, which parents are welcome to attend.

5-6 October
9am-3pm
$120 for 2 days
For ages 5-7

Presented by TAPAC and SHINE School of Confidence

Teaching artist Rhema Sutherland studied acting at UCOL, South Seas Film and Television School and The Actors Program. She has performed in theatres across New Zealand and developed programmes to educate and grow children and young adults. A founding tutor of Shine School of Confidence , Rhema is adored by her students.

Shop In-store or Online.

TOYCO

We’re pleased to announce that our St Lukes store has reopened!

We can’t wait to see everyone again! Or you can continue shopping online, and for the next few days spend $50 or more online and use the discount code FREESHIP2020 and your order will be delivered free! Discount code expires … View moreWe’re pleased to announce that our St Lukes store has reopened!

We can’t wait to see everyone again! Or you can continue shopping online, and for the next few days spend $50 or more online and use the discount code FREESHIP2020 and your order will be delivered free! Discount code expires 11.59pm Monday 28th September. Find out more

Happy New Zealand Sign Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

NZ Sign Language is unique to our country and is one of New Zealand's three official languages, so those are some great reasons to celebrate it!
Check out the Neighbourly team trying their hand at simple greetings that you could sign in your neighbourhood.

Kelmarna Farm Cattle

Caro Neighbourly Lead from Westmere

Do you remember the cattle that were 'saved' from slaughter a while back that became a major issue....

Coronavirus is more of a reason to sort out the stadium

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, It's easy to say things shouldn't be done because we need to focus on Covid-19 elimination, but maybe that's more of an argument to sort out the stadium plan. Read the story below.

W&F: Perfect Pairs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Perfect Pairs 2020 is a 5-course Tapas menu, enjoyed with a flight of boutique New Zealand guaranteed to whet your appetite.
This interactive workshop gives you the opportunity to explore the wines with each course and identify the best wine pairing based on your personal preferences.
The … View morePerfect Pairs 2020 is a 5-course Tapas menu, enjoyed with a flight of boutique New Zealand guaranteed to whet your appetite.
This interactive workshop gives you the opportunity to explore the wines with each course and identify the best wine pairing based on your personal preferences.
The dishes include Palusami, Korean fried chicken and more.
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Saturday, 3 Oct from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Looking for fun packed holiday programme activities for the children?

Catherine from Westmere

The PCC Sailing School offers a great holiday programme:
• Week 2: Mon 5–Fri 9 Oct
• Monday to Friday
• 9am to 3pm
• From 9 y.o.
• $450.00 for the 1st child
• Discounts for group bookings
• 10% discount for every subsequent child
• Ponsonby Cruising Club in Westhaven Marina
Email… View moreThe PCC Sailing School offers a great holiday programme:
• Week 2: Mon 5–Fri 9 Oct
• Monday to Friday
• 9am to 3pm
• From 9 y.o.
• $450.00 for the 1st child
• Discounts for group bookings
• 10% discount for every subsequent child
• Ponsonby Cruising Club in Westhaven Marina
Email sailingschool@pcc.org.nz or call the office (09) 376 0245 (hold for the office ext).

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Large bathroom cabinet

Amanda from Westmere

This cabinet can be built in or just hung on the wall.110 cm wide and 95 cm high. As seen in the photos, the cabinet has 2 sides with display glass shelves. The interior cabinet of white MDF is hidden by the mirrored door also has glass shelves. This is a very sturdy and well made

Price: $40