Point Chevalier, Auckland

Stallholder applications open for 2020 Auckland Lantern Festival

Helen Shaw from

Applications are now open for stallholder sites at the Auckland Lantern Festival 2020, which takes place from Thursday, 13 February – Sunday, 16 February in Auckland Domain.

This free and family friendly festival is one of Auckland’s most popular events and New Zealand’s largest cultural … View moreApplications are now open for stallholder sites at the Auckland Lantern Festival 2020, which takes place from Thursday, 13 February – Sunday, 16 February in Auckland Domain.

This free and family friendly festival is one of Auckland’s most popular events and New Zealand’s largest cultural festival – with this year’s event attracting more than 165,000 people.

Stalls operate over three evenings, from Friday, 14 to Sunday, 16 February. Stall sites are available for vendors to sell food or crafts, or for the promotion of community organisations and businesses.

The deadline for application is 4pm, Friday, 11 October 2019. To find out more information, go to aucklandnz.com/lantern-festival/stallholder-site-application.

SuperSeniors Newsletter August 2019

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being … View moreHi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being piloted at the Lady Allum rest home in Auckland.

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Rangitoto Meringue Puff #2

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

With lemon curd mousse, caramel lava, popcorn ‘basalt’ And crumbled chocolate shortbread. An Auckland Food Story!

$10k Rolex watch among assets seized from fraudster Joanne Harrison

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

Alberton tote bags!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Lug your groceries in style and without plastic with a stylish 100% cotton tote bag featuring a beautiful illustration of one of the house's distinctive turrets with the best loved plants in the garden.

A lovely souvenir of our beautiful local landmark or a great gift (light weight for … View moreLug your groceries in style and without plastic with a stylish 100% cotton tote bag featuring a beautiful illustration of one of the house's distinctive turrets with the best loved plants in the garden.

A lovely souvenir of our beautiful local landmark or a great gift (light weight for posting). All proceeds support Alberton and Heritage New Zealand, preserving and caring for historic places across the country.

$12 each or two for $20, available at The Verandah Store, 100 Mt Albert Road. Open Wed-Sun 10:30-4:30.

Price: $12

Police ask public for help after daylight attack in Onehunga, Auckland

Mandy Te Reporter from Central Leader

Police investigating a violent attack which left a man with serious, physical injuries are calling o…

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Duck Decoy

Alex from Westmere

Hi,

I am wanting to go in on a purchase for a 6 pack of standing duck decoys with someone.

I'm only after one of the decoys so would be looking to split the cost with someone.

I'm looking at this pack of 6 from either Hunting and fishing or gun city.
www.guncity.com...

This is for a … View moreHi,

I am wanting to go in on a purchase for a 6 pack of standing duck decoys with someone.

I'm only after one of the decoys so would be looking to split the cost with someone.

I'm looking at this pack of 6 from either Hunting and fishing or gun city.
www.guncity.com...

This is for a prop for a theatre show.

Thanks

Hong Kong protesters gather at Auckland University

Harrison Christian Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland City Rail Link: More major works announced, minimised disruptions promised

Nick Truebridge Reporter from Central Leader

After drawing the ire of struggling Albert St businesses, the company behind Auckland's City Rail Li…

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Cot mattress

Jenny from Herne Bay

I have a cot mattress that measures 130 x 68 free in excellent condition

Free

Man seriously injured after incident at Albert St, Auckland building site

Danielle Clent And Laine Moger Reporter from Central Leader

What does it cost to stay warm at home?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And … View moreIf this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And while it's no shock that firing up a 2Kw electric heater doesn't come cheap, the price of a warm bed for a toasty night's sleep might surprise you. Check out the full rundown, including electric blankets, hot showers, heated towel rails and more, here.

Organic gardening session at Grey Lynn Farmers' Market - Sunday 18 August, 10am

Jess from Westmere

A great session here for anyone planning to start an organic veggie garden this Spring.

Rob Velseboer is the man behind the Grey Lynn Farmers' Market's popular organic seedling and veggie stand.

Rob will be sharing his top tips for planting an organic vegetable garden for spring … View moreA great session here for anyone planning to start an organic veggie garden this Spring.

Rob Velseboer is the man behind the Grey Lynn Farmers' Market's popular organic seedling and veggie stand.

Rob will be sharing his top tips for planting an organic vegetable garden for spring and summer, and what’s best to plant when.

Find out more about Rob here: organicediblegarden.co.nz

This talk is $5 or free for FOTM (Friends Of The Market)

Spring Vegetable Gardening Flyer.pdf Download View

Homes available for TV Commercials etc.

Sam from Point Chevalier

Calling all home/business/batch owners who have a fab kitchen, lounge, garden or whole house! We have a shoot location category on our website sharedspace.co.nz - list your place (freebie) and see what types of bookings you can get - a lady I sit next to listed her house and booked a documentary … View moreCalling all home/business/batch owners who have a fab kitchen, lounge, garden or whole house! We have a shoot location category on our website sharedspace.co.nz - list your place (freebie) and see what types of bookings you can get - a lady I sit next to listed her house and booked a documentary (With a famous athlete) to be filmed there and charged $1300 for the day! Score!

People flick you an email with what they are looking for, you can then decide if you want to have them in your home. You can get enquiries for a photo shoot, a TV commercial, documentary and filming. Apologies for the spammy post - but if I had a nice place i'd definitly be taking advantage!!

Hit me up if you want more details - or tag in someone with something pretty/quirky/original going on in their home, business, batch or garden!!
You can check out the category itself here: www.sharedspace.co.nz...

Auckland City Rail Link: $4.4b project finds just $72k to help business owners

Nick Truebridge Reporter from Central Leader