Point Chevalier, Auckland

Meet Alexandria Lindsay, our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Waitara

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.

Electric Concrete Mixer (Dynalink) $250

Kat from Westmere

Dynalink Concrete Mixer purchased from Mitre 10.
Only used a few times for concreting our rock sea wall and for the ramp.
Really easy to move around and idiotproof to use (just fill then push the button, simple as!)
Good used condition been in storage since.
Been kept out of the weather and … View moreDynalink Concrete Mixer purchased from Mitre 10.
Only used a few times for concreting our rock sea wall and for the ramp.
Really easy to move around and idiotproof to use (just fill then push the button, simple as!)
Good used condition been in storage since.
Been kept out of the weather and inside all the time in the garage.

Contactless Pickup Westmere
Cash payment only - $250
Will need to bring a ute/trailer to transport.
Can be dismantled (legs/stand/barrel) to some extent and looks to be a fairly easy job.
I purchased it already put together from Mitre 10 rather than buying the kitset so didnt see them put it together.
Please text Justin on 021 132 2216 for pickup and payment.
Enquiries to Caro 021 025 88848 (located in Northland).

Price: $250

Meet our first finalist for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.

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Meet Caitlin, a mechanical engineering apprentice and racing enthusiast.

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Caitlin chose a career path that works with her passion for building stock cars.
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Cork lift

Andrea from Point Chevalier

Used only a couple of times.

Price: $10

Guy Fawkes 2021 - Time again to protect the Tūpuna Maunga

The Team from Auckland Council

The Tūpuna Maunga o Tāmaki Makaurau have provided safe haven for us all during the 2021 COVID-19 lockdowns (as they did last year), and now it’s our turn to protect these precious taonga.

The Maunga will be closed to the public in the evenings during Guy Fawkes 2021.

Making up for Lost Time

Bruce from Wattle Downs

Time is precious and understandably we place even greater value on it. For many of us, the extended period of lockdown will feel like lost time that can’t be reclaimed.

However, in our village, we're free to get out and about, let's make the most of the time ahead, rather than focus … View moreTime is precious and understandably we place even greater value on it. For many of us, the extended period of lockdown will feel like lost time that can’t be reclaimed.

However, in our village, we're free to get out and about, let's make the most of the time ahead, rather than focus on the time behind. Find out more

Lovely vintage look armchair

Karen from Point Chevalier

Lovely vintage brocade look armchair for sale. Slight damage/ tear under left hand arm otherwise in excellent condition. Open to any offers. Text Karen 0221668693

Negotiable

Magazines needed for collage project

Andrea from Morningside

Magazines needed (travel, art, music etc) for a photo collage project. Please contact Charlotte on 02040344082 if you have any suitable magazines that you no longer need!

Free

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Bookshelf for community bookshare needed...

Andrea from Morningside

Looking for a good quality wooden bookshelf to use for a community bookshare.
Please contact Charlotte on 02040344082 if you believe you have one suitable:)

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Explore Auckland’s street art by bike to win $1000 worth in prizes

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

An exciting way to stay active during the Covid-19 lockdown, explore Auckland and win prizes has arrived in the form of the Street Art Bike Challenge.

To participate people simple need to snap a photo of themselves, their bike, a piece of street art, and share the photo with … View moreHi neighbours,

An exciting way to stay active during the Covid-19 lockdown, explore Auckland and win prizes has arrived in the form of the Street Art Bike Challenge.

To participate people simple need to snap a photo of themselves, their bike, a piece of street art, and share the photo with the hashtag #streetartbikechallenge.

The event will run throughout October and aims to encourage people to cycle around the city and stay active throughout the Covid-19 lockdown.

It is being hosted by EcoMatters Bike Hubs, who have compiled a map of over 200 street art pieces around Auckland to get people started.

Over $1000 worth in prizes are up for grabs. Will you be participating in the Street Art Bike Challenge?

Share your photos below!

Soups and Salads

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

It has been an exciting two weeks for our Foundation students learning some classic dishes. Here are some of their delicious dish photos.

1. Pea and ham soup
2. Waldorf salad made up of potatoes, capers, gherkins and streaky bacon
3. French onion soup
4. Vegetable Lasagne with Béchamel sauce

Time Change. And maybe your will should too.

Public Trust

You’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. Updating your will is your opportunity to make sure the people and things you love are looked after when you pass away. It’s easy to update your will with Public Trust and we’ll help you answer important questions like…. … View moreYou’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. Updating your will is your opportunity to make sure the people and things you love are looked after when you pass away. It’s easy to update your will with Public Trust and we’ll help you answer important questions like…. Read our latest blog about it at the link below.