Waterview, Auckland

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Post them here!

118 days ago

Lemon Season: Got any ideas?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and … View more
It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and maintenance

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109 days ago

Boarder wanted

Jai from Glendene

To share accommodation ( separate room)& vegetarian meals. Preferred working personal. Location west Auckland. For more information text 021 2172209

115 days ago

🏋️‍♀️ Help us exercise our brains!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
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We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
Inspire us in the comments below ...

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109 days ago

Plasma can help treat someone’s liver failure

NZ Blood

The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in … View more
The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in need. But it’s in high demand.
Please help someone start their new life today.

Book now to donate, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325.
Book to donate

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109 days ago

FREE Family History Workshop: Aotearoa New Zealand Family History Research @ Research Central, Auckland Libraries

Seonaid from Mount Albert

Family History Workshop: Aotearoa New Zealand Family History Research
Saturday 6 September 2025, 10.30am-1.30pm
Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland City Centre

Then in the research centre for some hands-on!

Please bring your own laptop and your New … View more
Family History Workshop: Aotearoa New Zealand Family History Research
Saturday 6 September 2025, 10.30am-1.30pm
Whare Wānanga, Level 2, Central City Library, 44 Lorne Street, Auckland City Centre

Then in the research centre for some hands-on!

Please bring your own laptop and your New Zealand research.
10.30am-1pm:
Presentation: Research in New Zealand – resources on the shelves and online (includes tour of family history collection, focusing on GEN and NZL).
• Includes basic whakapapa resources
• Opportunity for hands-on learning how to fill in a pedigree chart and family group sheets.
• BYO laptops to practice live-guided searching.
• Interactive discussion about difficulties encountered, and tips and tricks for overcoming them.
• Discuss discoveries found.
- Learning from each other – family historians are very collaborative and enjoy working together.
1pm: Tour of Research Centre
1:30pm: Lunch
After lunch, join us for hands-on research afternoon where attendees are welcome to stay and continue their research, assisted by staff if needed. Learning by doing, allowing attendees to reinforce what they learned in the morning

Bookings essential, please book here:
www.eventfinda.co.nz...

Ngā mihi nui
Noho ora mai – Seonaid she/her
Seonaid (Shona) Harvey RLIANZA BA ILS, DipRIM
Senior research librarian, Te Pāhekoheko ā-Rangahau | research engagement, family history
Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero – Central City Library
Mobile 021 814 690

109 days ago

Share your strawberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.

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110 days ago

French vintage style iron shelf

Julia from Westmere

High build quality, very sturdy, heavy frame. In good condition.
Has four shelves and can be hung either way up.

The metal frame comes with a set of wooden boards a set of aerated concrete (AAC) blocks for an alternative look.

Dimensions:
H:1500W:595D:350
Distance between shelves(from … View more
High build quality, very sturdy, heavy frame. In good condition.
Has four shelves and can be hung either way up.

The metal frame comes with a set of wooden boards a set of aerated concrete (AAC) blocks for an alternative look.

Dimensions:
H:1500W:595D:350
Distance between shelves(from outside edge)
Top-1: 305mm
1-2: 335mm
2-3: 333mm
3-4: 335mm
4-Bottom: 70mm

Pick up in Central Auckland.

Price: $220

128 days ago

Disney Discs

Patricia from Point Chevalier

Hey, anyone need or want 31 Woolies Disney Discs all packaged? I don't know what to do with them. They are just sitting around collecting dust. Message if your interested.

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111 days ago

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View more
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Find out more

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117 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: We found a purrr-fect band-aid to stress

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Needing some ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) to calm your nerves? Visit an artificial purr-engine!

Use the sliders on the site to change whether the purr is a sleepy purr or an excited purr.

We hope this link brings a smile!

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111 days ago

Alberton Beyond the Ropes Tours

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Alberton Beyond the Ropes Tours
When: Wednesday 24th September, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Sunday 28th September, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Cost: $20pp (includes tea and scones)

As part of this special Auckland Heritage Festival event, visitors to Alberton (built 1863) will be able to get beyond … View more
Alberton Beyond the Ropes Tours
When: Wednesday 24th September, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Sunday 28th September, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Cost: $20pp (includes tea and scones)

As part of this special Auckland Heritage Festival event, visitors to Alberton (built 1863) will be able to get beyond the ropes and experience the beautiful collections up close.
These guided tours allow small groups (up to 10) a unique experience of this special heritage house, followed by tea and scones. Numbers are limited. $20pp. Please book tickets via Eventbrite.www.eventbrite.co.nz...

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113 days ago

BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY MARKET

Angela from Blockhouse Bay

HI THERE ,OUR FAVOURITE MARKET IS ON! COME AND SEE US, NZ MADE, PLANTS, HONEY, KNITWEAR, AND MORE AND MORE ! EXMINSTER STREET IS CLOSED BUT WERE STILL ON , PARKING EITHER OPPOSITE AT MEDICAL CENTRE, SHORT TERM OUTSIDR CHEMIST OR AROUND THE CORNER AT WOOLWORTHS! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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136 days ago

Show us your projects

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it's craft, haberdashery, or woodwork, or we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
💚 You may even spark someone else's creativity...

Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below.

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114 days ago

Turn a Resene Testpot Into a Masterpiece This Weekend!

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

Want a weekend project that takes little time, effort or money? This one gives you all of the above plus a nice piece of art for your abode. Colour co-ordinate with your interior with Resene testpot colours to match. Find out how to create your own art with these easy step by step instructions.

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115 days ago

Receive 10,000 New World Dollars on Ryman!

Ryman

Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*

We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more … View more
Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*

We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more time enjoying who’s around the table.

And because life at Ryman means less home maintenance, you’ll have even more time for the things you love.

*Participating villages only, promotion terms and Clubcard terms and conditions apply.
Find out more

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