Point Chevalier, Auckland

Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori!

The Team from Auckland Museum

From the 9th – 15 Sep, celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at Tāmaki Paenga Hira, Auckland War Memorial Museum.

Bring your whanau for a Poi making workshop where you’ll make your own poi, and learn about the history, tikanga and kōrero of poi. Culminate the week with waiata and kōrero at … View moreFrom the 9th – 15 Sep, celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at Tāmaki Paenga Hira, Auckland War Memorial Museum.

Bring your whanau for a Poi making workshop where you’ll make your own poi, and learn about the history, tikanga and kōrero of poi. Culminate the week with waiata and kōrero at Voices of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori in the stunning Grand Foyer, with Rob Ruha, Mara TK and Kaaterama Pou. Learn more

Broadway hit School of Rock premieres at The Civic in Auckland

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

The critically acclaimed broadway show School of Rock has made its New Zealand premiere starring the…

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Labour youth camp trial: accused got caught up in political storm, lawyer says

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

Should John Tamihere stop the waste collection changes?

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

Hi Neighbours, John Tamihere would unwind change and proposed changes to household waste collection. No food scraps collection, and keep general waste at weekly instead of fortnightly. Do you think it's a good idea? Read the story below.
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Labour youth camp trial: indecent assault charges withdrawn, accused pleads guilty to assault

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

TAPAC October Holiday Programmes

Cinna Smith from TAPAC The Auckland Performing Arts Centre

TAPAC’s popular performing arts holiday programmes for ages 5-17 are taking enrolments for the October school holidays now!

Get performing with Film and TV Audition Workshops, Spring Into Action, Showtime Musical Theatre and Tim Bray Theatre Company’s Hit the Stage!

Get creating with Make a… View moreTAPAC’s popular performing arts holiday programmes for ages 5-17 are taking enrolments for the October school holidays now!

Get performing with Film and TV Audition Workshops, Spring Into Action, Showtime Musical Theatre and Tim Bray Theatre Company’s Hit the Stage!

Get creating with Make a Film, Magical Music and Write a Pop Hit!

Get moving with Circus Arts

And for magic fans, our popular programme The Magician’s Hat returns.

All of TAPAC’s programmes are taught by practicing industry professionals. No experience is required and there’s something to suit all abilities and ages from 5-17 years. Programmes run for 2-5 days from 9am-3pm and lunchboxes are available.

There are easy transport links to TAPAC’s purpose-built facility in Western Springs and there’s plenty of free parking for drop-off and pick-up.

Have you seen our cookbook?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

This great cookbook of harvest recipes (many of which were mined from our archives) was so much fun to put together. It's free with our September issue, and we'd like to thank our friends at Webstar for making it possible. It helped make our anniversary issue feel so special.

Coffee group helps expatriate Aucklanders settle in to life in rural Taranaki

Catherine Groenestein Reporter from Central Leader

Are you a fan of Neighbourly? Want to help lead your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.

Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using… View moreNeighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.

Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using Neighbourly and feel passionate about their corner of this country. They help neighbours to connect positively on the site and are happy to point members in the right direction.

If this sounds like you, please consider becoming a Neighbourly Lead for your suburb alongside dozens of other keen locals around the country!

You can find more information here. Apply here

Felix Donnelly dies: Renegade priest was also broadcaster, novelist, and Youthline founder

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Rotted Timber Window Repair - Advice And Recommendation Sought

Tee from Point Chevalier

Hi Neighbours

Seeking your advice and recommendation for a good repairer/tradesman you have used or know, for repairing a rotted timber window. Rot is on the window cill. Cheers

Tee

Marsden Point pitches for vehicle import trade

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

Northland's port company says it will "move mountains" to win a major part of the vehicle import tra…

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Labour youth camp trial: Teen allegedly assaulted in front of 'Let's do this' sign

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

WSET 50 Anniversary Celebrations

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

An invitation to come along to celebrate WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) courses offered in New Zealand with a tasting of French wines lead by Sommelier Andrea Martinisi. This represents the growth of the wine industry in New Zealand and we are proud to be the 1st country in the world to … View moreAn invitation to come along to celebrate WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) courses offered in New Zealand with a tasting of French wines lead by Sommelier Andrea Martinisi. This represents the growth of the wine industry in New Zealand and we are proud to be the 1st country in the world to host this event!

WSET, the largest global provider of wine qualifications, is launching the first ever global ‘Wine Education Week’ from 9 -15 September 2019. Part of WSET’s 50th anniversary campaign, Wine Education Week aims to engage with the growing population of wine consumers worldwide, encouraging them to learn more about wine.

Date: Monday, 9th September 2019
Timing: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
At: New Zealand School of Food and Wine
Cost: 20$

We also have Four WSET One hour seminars + tasting of two wines scheduled for the 10th - 11th September.

More details in the link below!

Poll: Do you bother to vote in local body elections?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Local elections impact us all, but many of us don't take the time to make our voices heard.

In fact, only 38.5% of Aucklanders voted in the 2016 local body election.

To read more, click here.

Do you bother to vote in local body elections?

• Yes, of course
• No, I can't be bothered

Vote View Results

• 84.5% Yes, of course
  84.5% Complete
• 15.5% No, I can't be bothered
  15.5% Complete

1628 votes