Point Chevalier, Auckland

Cedar shingles

Max from Waterview

A couple of boxes of cedar shingles and offcuts. My son used them to clad a tiny home and these are left over. Receiver must take the lot. Pickup is in Waterview

Free

Reduce your home-office energy bills

EECA

With so many of us spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s energy bills are skyrocketing. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Here are 5 simple, easy to implement ideas and tips for cutting down your domestic power bills to save yourself some cash. Find out more

Look at these great Local Likes...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey Green Bay Florists and Great South Vets! Your neighbours really LIKE you! Check out these awesome shoutouts from your Auckland community. Thanks for being such a special part of your community. Make a Local Like

Do you run a small business?

Stuff Prosper

Business owners consistently show initiative, hard work and resilience - and more than ever over the past few weeks.

Prosper has launched a small business survey to gauge the scale of Covid-19's impact.

It'll only take a few minutes to complete - and will help us, help small … View moreBusiness owners consistently show initiative, hard work and resilience - and more than ever over the past few weeks.

Prosper has launched a small business survey to gauge the scale of Covid-19's impact.

It'll only take a few minutes to complete - and will help us, help small businesses like yours, in weeks and months to come. Take the survey

Auckland Council budget: Controversial Queens Wharf cruise ship extension canned

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland Council's Emergency Budget has killed off a controversial proposed mooring facility for meg…

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Family Luncheon

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

A luncheon for the families of Level 4 Food and Beverage who complete their programme today with a delicious menu prepared by Foundation Chefs.

Entrée - Potage Parmentiere with smoked salmon and croutons.
Main - Roasted Lamb Rump with textured winter vegetables, Pommes Dauphinoise and jus.
… View moreA luncheon for the families of Level 4 Food and Beverage who complete their programme today with a delicious menu prepared by Foundation Chefs.

Entrée - Potage Parmentiere with smoked salmon and croutons.
Main - Roasted Lamb Rump with textured winter vegetables, Pommes Dauphinoise and jus.
Dessert - Chocolate Fudge Tart with lemon curd and almond praline.

Son who strangled mother and beat her with hammer jailed for murder

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Coronavirus: How likely are you to catch Covid-19? A new tool can tell you

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

How likely are you to catch coronavirus? A new online tool — developed with the help of Auckland Uni…

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Cafe sign telling staff to speak English 'may breach workers' rights'

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Circus Circus cafe has been criticised for telling employees to speak English at all times "out of respect for colleagues".

Rocking horse (dog?)

Max from Waterview

Hi. I found this when clearing out a big woodpile under my house. Needs a good scrub but solid and it rocks!

Free

Bamboo poles

Max from Waterview

Selection of dry bamboo poles up to 4 metres long, various diameters. Help yourself!

Free

'The Impossible Garden' at Alberton!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Opening this Saturday! The colourful, life affirming abundance of Emma Bass' works, inspired by 17th century floral still lives and the joyousness of Matisse, will fill the ballroom as part of the exhibition 'The Impossible Garden' for the Auckland Festival of Photography!

Come by … View moreOpening this Saturday! The colourful, life affirming abundance of Emma Bass' works, inspired by 17th century floral still lives and the joyousness of Matisse, will fill the ballroom as part of the exhibition 'The Impossible Garden' for the Auckland Festival of Photography!

Come by to see these stunning works ‘exploring beauty though a manipulated lens’, blurring the boundaries between photography, painting and collage. The exhibition is free entry and runs until 26 July.

Places are still available for Emma's Artist Talk on Sunday 7 June at 2pm, followed by tea! Emma will be in conversation with with Aimee Rafini from Art Ache. Free entry. Bookings required as places are limited. Please contact alberton@heritage.org.nz or 8467367.

Alberton, 100 Mt Albert Road, Mt Albert. Open Wed-Sun 10:30-4:30
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Report of teenage student being abducted and sexually assaulted in Auckland

Melanie Earley George Block Reporter from Central Leader

Join us for Queen’s Birthday!

Auckland Fish Market

Hi Neighbours,

Come down to Auckland Fish Market this long weekend.

With oceans of choice from our 7 delicious eateries and fishmonger, live music and big screen TV in our covered courtyard bar – there is something for everyone.

Satisfy your seafood cravings with big bold South American … View moreHi Neighbours,

Come down to Auckland Fish Market this long weekend.

With oceans of choice from our 7 delicious eateries and fishmonger, live music and big screen TV in our covered courtyard bar – there is something for everyone.

Satisfy your seafood cravings with big bold South American flavours of Mar & Tierra, deep-fried delights from Market Galley, delicious fresh Oysters at Billy Pot, modern Polynesian flavours at Ika Bowl or treat yourself to the best Lobster Rolls in town.

Open daily 11am – 8pm for brunch lunch and dinner - NO surcharge.

22 Jellicoe Street, Wynyard Quarter.

See you there! Visit us online

Finger Food!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

A special day in our Advanced Cookery students preparing mouthwatering finger food treats. Starting with Celia’s ever-best, fresh out of the oven, Salmon & Spinach Roulade, crispy fried carrot, celery and ricotta wontons, Oleksii, from Ukraine, holds a plate of the bllini with smoked salmon … View moreA special day in our Advanced Cookery students preparing mouthwatering finger food treats. Starting with Celia’s ever-best, fresh out of the oven, Salmon & Spinach Roulade, crispy fried carrot, celery and ricotta wontons, Oleksii, from Ukraine, holds a plate of the bllini with smoked salmon mousse topped with paprika, Yorkshire puddings with rare beef & horseradish cream and finally filo tartlets with chervil & coriander mousse.