Point Chevalier, Auckland

Squidgy bandits: Police issue 1200 fines to window washers, but only three pay up

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

Police have dished out more than 1200 fines to window washers since a change in the law banning the …

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Arrest over thefts from vehicles of doctors and nurses at Auckland hospital car parks

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

A man has been arrested in connection with thefts from frontline healthcare workers' vehicles at two…

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Have you tried the virtual check-in while shopping?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Pak 'n Save in Royal Oak and New World in Kumeu are trialing a virtual check-in system to help customers safe during the lockdown. It allows customers to wait in their cars until it's their turn to enter the supermarket. Have you tried it out yet?

Coronavirus: Police seek two people involved in spitting incident on Auckland train

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Police are urging the public for help identifying two people involved in an incident where Auckland …

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How are your pets handling lockdown? Share your photos below!

Neighbourly.co.nz

This is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping … View moreThis is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping you work from home, on a local neighbourhood walk getting some exercise, or any cute, fun, and funny photos!

Coronavirus: Corona beer among most popular drinks bought during lockdown

Torika Tokalau Reporter from Central Leader

Corona and Heineken beer, Jim Beam bourbon, Smirnoff vodka and Bombay Sapphire gin are among the mos…

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Coronavirus: Two claiming lockdown makes them illegally detained, sue Jacinda Ardern

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Ōwairaka/Mt Albert tree removal: protest encampment removed for 'breaching' Covid-19 lockdown

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

A camp set up by protesters on Ōwairaka/Mt Albert, has been removed for allegedly breaching Covid-19…

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Support small food stores by buying from them!

Hannah from Point Chevalier

Supermarkets have had almost ALL our business for an entire month so I'm calling for shopping at small food outlets as much as possible, especially once we go down to level 3 - for what may take you an hour more in time per week will make a massive difference for these small businesses.

… View moreSupermarkets have had almost ALL our business for an entire month so I'm calling for shopping at small food outlets as much as possible, especially once we go down to level 3 - for what may take you an hour more in time per week will make a massive difference for these small businesses.

Some of these places are already doing online delivery - please support them and give them some love or find alternatives in your area. Add your suggestions below :)

Here are some of my favourites in the Point Chevalier/Grey Lynn/Westmere areas:

1.Point Chevalier Organic Wines:
www.fineowine.co.nz...

2. Westmere Butchery: www.westmerebutchery.co.nz...

3. Anastasis Coffee Roasters:
www.anastasiscoffee.com...

4. Daily Bread:
dailybread.co.nz...

5. Kelmarna Gardens (fresh veggies)
www.kelmarnagardens.nz...

6. Point Chevalier Fresh:
www.facebook.com...

Tourists trying to get home to Fiji told they will have to pay extra $6000

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, an evacuation flight for Fijians stuck in New Zealand left Auckland on Friday, but prices associated with quarantine meant at least one would-be passenger could not get home.
Do you have any family members unable to return home?

Free inspirational posters

Durba from Avondale

Dear Neighbours,
Please feel free to download these beautiful inspirational posters for your home, work place or community space.

More can be found on this page ....
www.meditationauckland.co.nz...

Man in possession of weapons and meth claimed to be essential worker, police say

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

A man who claimed to be an essential worker was in possession of meth, a pistol and a machete, polic…

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Celia's reflections on a Hospitality Career Journey

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

In hospitality, the biggest change is the drive for professionalism which includes better business knowledge and respect for these career pathways. While our sector has taken a big knock now, we know from the earthquake experience, that people will soon want to eat out again. Celia Hay, founder of … View moreIn hospitality, the biggest change is the drive for professionalism which includes better business knowledge and respect for these career pathways. While our sector has taken a big knock now, we know from the earthquake experience, that people will soon want to eat out again. Celia Hay, founder of the New Zealand School of Food and Wine, reflects on her hospitality career journey and ways to cope with curious times.

SuperSeniors COVID-19 special edition Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket … View moreHi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket essentials.

It also includes details on COVID-19 related scams and what to look out for to stay safe.

Read the newsletter here: bit.ly...

SOS Business

David Downs from SOS Business

Missing your haircut, your morning coffee or dinner out? We've set up a site where you can support your local small business by buying a voucher now for a service you will get in the future - give these small businesses the money they need now to keep the lights on while they have the doors … View moreMissing your haircut, your morning coffee or dinner out? We've set up a site where you can support your local small business by buying a voucher now for a service you will get in the future - give these small businesses the money they need now to keep the lights on while they have the doors shut. Lots of great places to support across Auckland here...
sosbusiness.nz...