Point Chevalier, Auckland

Happy New Year!

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland has welcomed 2021 in with a bang, starting with a five minute firework display from the top of the Sky Tower at midnight.

Last year was tough. What are you looking forward to in 2021?

Happy New Year!

The Team Reporter from NZ House & Garden

We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?

Free garden hoses

Claire from Westmere

2x garden hoses, free. Both bunch up a bit and one has a couple of holes that would need to be patched. Pick up in Westmere.

Free

Washing machine repair

Amanda from Point Chevalier

Any recommendations??

Thanks
Amanda

Suitcase full of free stuff!

John from Westmere

DVD player, some kitchen stuff, kids toys, random odds and ends. Help yourself. Corner of Chester Ave and Garnet Rd, Westmere. Out there now.

Free

Your summer, sorted in Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

There are loads for you and your whānau to do this summer in Auckland.

Explore over 100 Auckland beaches and 4000 regional and local parks. Discover more than 200 walking and cycle paths. Enjoy over 25 free music and movies events in parks.

See what's on near you at … View moreThere are loads for you and your whānau to do this summer in Auckland.

Explore over 100 Auckland beaches and 4000 regional and local parks. Discover more than 200 walking and cycle paths. Enjoy over 25 free music and movies events in parks.

See what's on near you at ourauckland.nz/summer Find out more

We LOVE swimming

Hilton Brown Swimming

And we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson.

We have locations in both … View moreAnd we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson.

We have locations in both Newmarket and One Tree Hill.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers. Find out more

What was the highlight of 2020 for you?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

In many respects, 2020 has proved to be a trying year with the Covid-19 outbreak, the resulting job losses and financial fallout.

Many of you neighbours have been doing it tough.

What is the best thing that happened to you in an otherwise gloomy year?

*Please put NFP if you do not want your … View moreIn many respects, 2020 has proved to be a trying year with the Covid-19 outbreak, the resulting job losses and financial fallout.

Many of you neighbours have been doing it tough.

What is the best thing that happened to you in an otherwise gloomy year?

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

Auckland ready for New Year’s Eve

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland’s landmarks will be the stars of the New Year’s Eve show again this year, with the Sky Tower and Vector Lights on the Harbour Bridge set to bring in the new year with spectacular shows coordinated with Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum and Te Ara I Whiti The Light Path.

You've been the best this year Auckland !

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, 2020 - well it's all been said really hasn't it. Auckland has had a double-dose of the hardest part of Covid-19, with two big restrictions. But what a response from you all. My thoughts are below:

Cloths never worn

Rass from Mount Albert

Never used clothes. M/L size.

Price: $5

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Brand New Ironing Board

Rass from Mount Albert

Brand New Ironing Board Never Used.
Pick up asap, Morningside Drive

Free

Dryer, Pack and Measuring Tapes for sale.

Suresh from Point Chevalier

Outlander extreme 55 litre. Selling on behalf. Used for only a few day trips. very good condition. $30.00.
Owner paid more than $100 for this pack. Grab yourself a bargain.

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Fisher and Paykel Dryer . good condition. Includes wall mounting bracket can deliver within … View moreOutlander extreme 55 litre. Selling on behalf. Used for only a few day trips. very good condition. $30.00.
Owner paid more than $100 for this pack. Grab yourself a bargain.

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Fisher and Paykel Dryer . good condition. Includes wall mounting bracket can deliver within reason for a small fee $25

50 metre measuring tapes. Purchased for sport day but never used. 4 available. Good quality $18 each

pm me or text/phone 021815210.

Please do not ask "Have I still got it", Yes I still have it and will remove this ad as soon as it is sold.


Price: $30

Negotiable

New Year Honours: New Zealand's top scientist Dr Juliet Gerrard becomes a dame

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Asked how she feels about being made a dame, Dr Juliet Gerrard​ is somewhat lost for words, an unfamiliar position for the woman whose job is distilling the most up-to-date scientific information for those making the decisions that will shape our future.

Gerrard, currently Jacinda Ardern’s … View moreAsked how she feels about being made a dame, Dr Juliet Gerrard​ is somewhat lost for words, an unfamiliar position for the woman whose job is distilling the most up-to-date scientific information for those making the decisions that will shape our future.

Gerrard, currently Jacinda Ardern’s chief science advisor, has been named a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit​ in the New Year Honours.

While she hasn’t really processed what it means on a personal level, it hasn’t stopped the Freemans Bay resident from sharing the news with her 75-year-old mum in the United Kingdom, who got a kick out of getting the good news on her birthday.

The best summer ferry trips to take from Auckland - and what to do once you're there

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Summer daytrips out of Auckland always seem like a great plan until you’re trapped in a sticky motorway crawl, with thousands of other people who had the same bright idea.

But swap your roadie for a ferry and you’ll gain time, save petrol, and get sweet views from the water to boot.

Rangitoto… View moreSummer daytrips out of Auckland always seem like a great plan until you’re trapped in a sticky motorway crawl, with thousands of other people who had the same bright idea.

But swap your roadie for a ferry and you’ll gain time, save petrol, and get sweet views from the water to boot.

Rangitoto and Waiheke might be the obvious island destinations, but there are plenty more places you can explore via the water.

Read on to find out more.