Remuera, Auckland

Auckland's volcanic jewels get million dollar makeovers in preparation for UNESCO bid

James Pasley Reporter from East & Bays Courier

Almost $2 million will be spent restoring two Auckland volcanic cones next year in an attempt to mak…

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Do you visit, work or live in Panmure?

Panuku Development Auckland & Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

Panuku, the Council’s urban regeneration agency, wants to hear your thoughts on Panmure town centre. Join a community session or take our online survey to tell us how often you visit Panmure and where, what you think about local connections (from rail to car, walking to cycling), safety and …View morePanuku, the Council’s urban regeneration agency, wants to hear your thoughts on Panmure town centre. Join a community session or take our online survey to tell us how often you visit Panmure and where, what you think about local connections (from rail to car, walking to cycling), safety and community facilities.

Your feedback will help inform a plan that will guide how the town centre changes over the next 25 years.

Drop-in sessions are:
Thursday 26 October – 3pm to 6pm Panmure Bridge School, 76 Kings Road.
Saturday 28 October – 1pm to 3pm Panmure Community Hall, 7-13 Pilkington Road.

Find out more here: www.panuku.co.nz/tamaki-regeneration. Take the survey

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Handmade Earrings

Annik from Remuera

I'm selling this handmade earrings. Made with a lot of love and time:) I can make every kind of cake or whatever you like:) each pair are $18

FREE STUFF SATURDAY! GRAB AND GO EVENT!! SAT 10am - 12pm!!

Emma from Stonefields

Hi there,
I am moving overseas in less than two weeks and have a huge amount of house hold items that I can't bring with me that are up for grabs TOTALLY FREE!!!!!

How this works: Turn up to my house at 28 Garin Way, Stonefields any time between 10am and 12pm on Saturday 21st Oct and take …View moreHi there,
I am moving overseas in less than two weeks and have a huge amount of house hold items that I can't bring with me that are up for grabs TOTALLY FREE!!!!!

How this works: Turn up to my house at 28 Garin Way, Stonefields any time between 10am and 12pm on Saturday 21st Oct and take as much stuff as you want FREE!!! I am not available before this time, and I will not put anything aside for anyone - first in first served!!
I need ALL this gone!! The more you can take the better is it for me!!

Lot#1: Christmas decorations, wrapping paper and tree stand.

Lot#2: Double wall adapters (NZ) and NZ > UK adapters (including iPhone charger).

Lot#3: Computer and TV cables (HDMI, network, audio etc).

Lot#4: 2 x cooler bags plus camel pack (needs new bladder).

Lot#5: Assortment of light bulbs.

Lot#6: Car cleaning products (and some extras like octane booster and gasket seal).

Lot#7: 2 x shadow display boxes and a jewelry box.

Lot#8: Stainless steel, dual sided rubbish bin (clean) and woven kind of paper waste basket (also clean).

Lot#9: Cat carrier and covered litter box (cleaned with disinfectant).

Lot#10: Wood- garden stakes and wood panel.

Lot#11: Bulk lot of various folders.

Lot#12: Assortment of electrical multi-boards.

Other items: Desk lamp, outdoor floodlight (no bulb), spider catcher, plunger (only used for kitchen sink), shirt folding device, good condition mens belts (x2), container full of nails and screws (almost new), weed spray, meths, turps, isopropyl alcohol.

I also have various lovely houseplants (palms, vines, orchards and more) that need a new home too!! I forgot to picture these.

So come on over on Sat morning between 10am and 12pm and GRAB AND GO!!!

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Freeview needed

Eloa from Remuera

Hi everyone.
I am looking for one freeview box for free or cheap. Is there any?
Thank you!!!

Want to buy some 100x50 (4”x2”) wood

Michael from Remuera

Want to buy some 100x50 (4”x2”) wood to make a giant Jenga for my wedding. Doesn’t have to be top quality or even the same type of wood. I am planning to use 54 25cm blocks so will need roughly 14 meters!
If any one has anything 25cm or longer please let me know!

Morning Toast Toastmasters-- Public Speaking Club

George from Remuera

We are a public speaking club, part of Toastmasters International, an organisation with a history of 100 years, devoted to helping people improve their public speaking and leadership skills. We would like to invite people who are interested to improve their ability to speak publicly and …View moreWe are a public speaking club, part of Toastmasters International, an organisation with a history of 100 years, devoted to helping people improve their public speaking and leadership skills. We would like to invite people who are interested to improve their ability to speak publicly and extemporaneously as well as their leadership skills. We held our meetings bimonthly at the Community Centre of St Luke's, located at 130 Remuera Road, Remuera. Our meetings starts at 7:00AM and finish at 8:30AM. For more information, please contact George at 09-5221238 or 0212323481

Maths and Science Tuition

George from Remuera

Abacus Maths Academy NZ Ltd is the NZ master franchiser of the ALOHA maths ( www.alohama.com...) programme which has been introduced to many countries worldwide. We offer tuition classes on Saturdays during school term at Epsom Girls Grammar School. Class sessions are 9:00-10:30am, 10:30-12:00am, …View moreAbacus Maths Academy NZ Ltd is the NZ master franchiser of the ALOHA maths ( www.alohama.com...) programme which has been introduced to many countries worldwide. We offer tuition classes on Saturdays during school term at Epsom Girls Grammar School. Class sessions are 9:00-10:30am, 10:30-12:00am, 1:00-2:30pm and 2:30-4:00 pm. We cater to children aged from 4 to16 years. Our maths programme involves the teaching of maths using the Japanese Abacus, finger method and mental arithmetic as well as problem solving. All classes are conducted in English. For information, please call Teresa at 09-5221238 or 0212131248.

Need plumber urgent

Sangita from Greenlane

Hi I need a plumber urgently. My hot water tank pipe is leaking. Carpet became sogy. Can any one give any contact for plumber. Is that costly.

Halloween

Olivia from Greenlane

Hi everyone,
Just wondering how many people will be ‘trick or treating’ on Ferguson Ave this Halloween? I love decorating the house but we usually don’t get many ‘trick or treat’ers. Just wondering if any candy loving kids are coming down Ferguson Ave this year.

Thanks guys!

Suitcase

Riana from Saint Johns

Anyone have a spare large suitcase or two that I can have or are selling cheap? We are moving overseas and really need some more luggage. Thank you

Spring cleaning - FREE ITEMS

Claudia from St Heliers

Pick up from St Heliers. Please ONLY message me IF you're going to show up to pick the items on time.
1) Tortillas warmer (brand new)
2) as seen on TV kitchen gadgets (new)
3) baking trays and jar
4) Pillow (brand new)

WOODEN DISPLAY UNIT

Johann from St Heliers

HAS BEEN ON THE WALL NOTE HOLES IN BACK
660 height200 wide 150mm deep
SOLID HARDWOOD

$15

Should Auckland Council pay $1.6m for an elephant?

Mandy Te Reporter from East & Bays Courier

Hi neighbours, in 2015 Auckland Council paid $1.6 million to transport an elephant from Sri Lanka to Auckland Zoo. It is now budgeting $1.6m for a second elephant to come to New Zealand. Do we need another elephant? Do you think Council should be spending $1.6m on an elephant? Or should the money …View moreHi neighbours, in 2015 Auckland Council paid $1.6 million to transport an elephant from Sri Lanka to Auckland Zoo. It is now budgeting $1.6m for a second elephant to come to New Zealand. Do we need another elephant? Do you think Council should be spending $1.6m on an elephant? Or should the money go somewhere else? What are your thoughts on this?

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Toys

Annik from Remuera

Hey:) I'm looking for some dino toys or other animals. In medium seize. I want to do this with the toys -->