Point Chevalier, Auckland

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2373 days ago

Gypsy Jazz Soirée at Alberton

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

¡Olé! EARLYBIRD TICKET OFFER! Mention this post when booking, for tickets at $25 each to our Gypsy Jazz Soirée with Voxnova on Sunday 28 July.

With joyous music to warm the winter night, this one-off concert will be a great evening out. Enjoy mulled wine and other refreshments before the show … View more
¡Olé! EARLYBIRD TICKET OFFER! Mention this post when booking, for tickets at $25 each to our Gypsy Jazz Soirée with Voxnova on Sunday 28 July.

With joyous music to warm the winter night, this one-off concert will be a great evening out. Enjoy mulled wine and other refreshments before the show and at intermission. Don your best vintage gypsy garb to win the Best Dressed prize! Tickets include entry to explore the house.

Offer ends this Sunday 30 June. To book contact Alberton at alberton@heritage.org.nz or 8467367.

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2373 days ago

Police helicopter tracks thief from CDB to North Shore

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. A man who allegedly stole $5-6,000 worth of down feather puffer jackets from Macpac Ponsonby in a "grab and run" robbery was apprehended on Lake Rd after police traced his vehicle movements with the Eagle helicopter. The man was charged with shoplifting and will appear in … View moreHi neighbours. A man who allegedly stole $5-6,000 worth of down feather puffer jackets from Macpac Ponsonby in a "grab and run" robbery was apprehended on Lake Rd after police traced his vehicle movements with the Eagle helicopter. The man was charged with shoplifting and will appear in the Auckland District Court on Friday.
Have you heard of any other stores targeted for "grab and run" type thefts? Let us know in the comments.
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2373 days ago

You are greater than any obstacle

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, … View more
Everyday Kiwi kids are faced with obstacles that can be hard to overcome. All Tamariki deserve the chance to have a great future – sometimes all they need is a helping hand and guidance along the way.

That’s what the Graeme Dingle Foundation does. Our programmes help young people thrive, develop confidence in who they are to make the most of their precious lives and become positive contributors to our communities.

We are proud to be the official charity of New Zealand Rugby.

Together we’re showing Kiwi Kids that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
Find out more

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2374 days ago

New Uber Eats surcharge for busy areas

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours. Uber Eats has introduced a "busy area fee" for orders made during peak hours, where customers will pay a higher delivery fee to restaurants identified by an arrow on the app. Uber said the fee will ensure a variety of restaurants will be available during busy periods.
What … View more
Hi neighbours. Uber Eats has introduced a "busy area fee" for orders made during peak hours, where customers will pay a higher delivery fee to restaurants identified by an arrow on the app. Uber said the fee will ensure a variety of restaurants will be available during busy periods.
What do you think, is this fair? Will you still use Uber Eats when the surcharge applies?
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2374 days ago

Baby gate wanted

Helena from Morningside

Baby gate required to keep my fur baby in. It will be for outside so not wooden. Happy to pay for something suitable. Helena 021905990

2374 days ago

Which New Zealand regions have the worst speeders?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View more
Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.

The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here

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2374 days ago

Can Auckland, NZ Create More Affordable Housing?

Maxim from Avondale

Q&A on Auckland's quality jobs for all, economic development and business growth

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