Western Springs, Auckland

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69 days ago

Free Wood

Tara from Sandringham

A large number of old wood from our house renovation. A lot of it is rimu. Free.
We are in mt alvert and it can be picked up any time. Two pieces of corrugated iron also

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71 days ago

Poll: Hybrid Work ... Game-Changer or Culture Killer? 🚀

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many workplaces now embrace hybrid working — splitting time between home and the office. For years, people have built their routines and lifestyles around this flexibility.

But critics say it weakens team spirit, slows training, and makes collaboration harder.

💬 What do you think? Hybrid… View more
Many workplaces now embrace hybrid working — splitting time between home and the office. For years, people have built their routines and lifestyles around this flexibility.

But critics say it weakens team spirit, slows training, and makes collaboration harder.

💬 What do you think? Hybrid forever, or back to the office full-time?

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Hybrid Work ... Game-Changer or Culture Killer? 🚀
  • 32.9% It’s a modern world and we need modern ways of working!
    32.9% Complete
  • 20.1% Back to the office!
    20.1% Complete
  • 33.3% There’s no 'one-size-fits-all'.
    33.3% Complete
  • 13.7% This doesn’t affect me.
    13.7% Complete
657 votes
71 days ago

City Vision team for Waitematā

City Vision

Kia ora,
We’re your City Vision team for Waitematā. Our candidates for council and the local board are local, experienced and ready to make a difference for your community. In Waitematā, we’ll improve public transport, enable new homes in the right places, revive the city with arts and … View more
Kia ora,
We’re your City Vision team for Waitematā. Our candidates for council and the local board are local, experienced and ready to make a difference for your community. In Waitematā, we’ll improve public transport, enable new homes in the right places, revive the city with arts and culture, fund community programmes, restore the Leys Institute and the Olympic Pool, and clean up our beaches. We want to hear from you: find us on Facebook, Instagram, or at our website

Your team for Waitematā
Alex Bonham, Anahera Rawiri, Caitlin Wilson, Connor Sharp, Peter Elliott ONZM, Theo van de Klundert and Kara Kennedy for Waitematā Local Board
Patrick Reynolds for Council

Authorised by Gwen Shaw, 027 414 4074. Endorsed by City Vision, 2/21 Emmett Street, Herne Bay, Auckland"
Find out more

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78 days ago

Poll: Will we reach our Predator Free target in 2050?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Aotearoa New Zealand is aiming to be predator-free in 2050 to ensure our islands' unique species of birds, frogs, lizards and plants can thrive.

New Zealand has among the highest proportions of threatened or at-risk species in the world, and around 25 million native birds are killed by … View more
Aotearoa New Zealand is aiming to be predator-free in 2050 to ensure our islands' unique species of birds, frogs, lizards and plants can thrive.

New Zealand has among the highest proportions of threatened or at-risk species in the world, and around 25 million native birds are killed by introduced predators every year. But it's not all bad news - when predators are removed or controlled, nature bounces back fast. We’ve already seen it happening in many parts of the country!

People all over Aotearoa are doing their bit - setting traps in their backyards, planting natives, volunteering, or donating. You can too! Backyard trapping is one example of effective individual action.

What do you think? Can we reach our Predator Free target in 2050?
Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Will we reach our Predator Free target in 2050?
  • 25.7% Yes - through government, community and individual action.
    25.7% Complete
  • 33.5% No - this is not a realistic goal.
    33.5% Complete
  • 38.5% Maybe - perhaps adjust the goal to 'predator management'?
    38.5% Complete
  • 2.3% This is a nuanced issue (share in the comments).
    2.3% Complete
1029 votes
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71 days ago

Italian tiles, matte finish, suitable for wall or floor

David from Westmere

11.0 sq. metre of the grey and approx 2.5 sq. metre of the off-white. The tiles are 320mm x 80 mm, both colours are matte finish in very attractive shades of grey and off-white. They are the remains of a mis-measure at time of ordering. Please contact for viewing and pick up.

Free

72 days ago

Support Pots for Tots with Resene!

Resene

Get painting and help Kiwi kids. Buy any Resene 60 mL testpot colour starting with the letter P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket NZ.

Visit your local Resene ColorShop to find all the colour you need to bring out the best in your home.
Find out more

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72 days ago

FINAL DAYS

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

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.

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78 days ago

Only 4 days left to adopt one of our gorgeous SPCA long-stay animals for a donation

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

We still have 135 long-stay animals in our care, waiting to find their forever homes! ? If you can provide the right home for them, you can adopt for just a donation/koha when you start the process by this Sunday, September 21st.

These wonderful animals have been waiting patiently for their … View more
We still have 135 long-stay animals in our care, waiting to find their forever homes! ? If you can provide the right home for them, you can adopt for just a donation/koha when you start the process by this Sunday, September 21st.

These wonderful animals have been waiting patiently for their special someone – could that be you? ? You might need to travel a bit further than your nearest SPCA Center, but we promise they're worth the journey.

Even though we’re waiving our standard adoption fees for our long-stays, every animal is desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms – all ready to head home with you. Meet all of our long-stays on our site now!

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82 days ago

🌿🎉 Māori Language Week: Join in to win!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)

Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!

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Neighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)

Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!

For some amazing te reo resources, head to ReoMāori.co.nz

Me mahi tahi tātou, Neighbours 🌿

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86 days ago

Alberton Vintage Market Day

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Alberton Vintage Market Day

When: Sunday 5 October, 11 am - 3 pm


Cost: Market entry free, normal house entry applies

Once a year the historic Alberton house and the grounds become a setting for a wonderful vintage and antique “mini market”. A range of specialist stallholders … View more
Alberton Vintage Market Day

When: Sunday 5 October, 11 am - 3 pm


Cost: Market entry free, normal house entry applies

Once a year the historic Alberton house and the grounds become a setting for a wonderful vintage and antique “mini market”. A range of specialist stallholders will be offering fine china, textiles, Crown Lynn, clothing, jewellery, crystal, silver and tableware, bric-a-brac and more!

Come along to find a treasure and enjoy delicious food and coffee. It’s also a great opportunity to explore the historic house and learn more about the original owners, the Kerr Taylor family.

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77 days ago

Here's one for the diary

Summerset Retirement Villages

Summerset’s Nationwide Open Day is on Sunday 5 October. All 38 of our villages are open from 10am to 2pm. Find out more

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77 days ago

FREE: Family History Workshop: Australian and Pacific Island Research

Seonaid from Mount Albert

Central City Library
Whare Wānanga, Central Library, Level 2,
44 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland
Saturday 6 December 2025 10:30am - 2:30pm

Bookings essential. Book via Eventfinda

www.eventfinda.co.nz...

Please bring your own laptop and your Australian and/or Pacific Island … View more
Central City Library
Whare Wānanga, Central Library, Level 2,
44 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland
Saturday 6 December 2025 10:30am - 2:30pm

Bookings essential. Book via Eventfinda

www.eventfinda.co.nz...

Please bring your own laptop and your Australian and/or Pacific Island research.

10.30am-1pm:
Presentation: Research in Australia – resources on the shelves and online (includes tour of family history collection, focusing on GEN and AUS).
- Also includes an overview of Pacific Island 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
2.pm: Research: 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.
Research Central closes at 5pm

This workshop is one of a series focussed on "countries of interest."
Upcoming workshops:
*England and Wales - Saturday 7 March, 2026
*Scotland - Saturday 2 May, 2026
*Ireland - Saturday 1 August, 2026

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78 days ago

Declutter, Sell, Cash In, Repeat!

Neighbourly from Neighbourly Nz

Spring’s the perfect time to clear out the garage, wardrobe, or that cluttered cupboard and turn your unused goods into cash!

Join the Neighbourly Online Garage Sale on Saturday, September 27th. It’s free, local, and the easiest way to find new homes for the things you no longer need from … View more
Spring’s the perfect time to clear out the garage, wardrobe, or that cluttered cupboard and turn your unused goods into cash!

Join the Neighbourly Online Garage Sale on Saturday, September 27th. It’s free, local, and the easiest way to find new homes for the things you no longer need from spare tents and pre-loved books to clothes that deserve another spin.

How it works:
List your items individually before the day. Then, sit back as interested buyers on Neighbourly browse and get in touch directly.

And if you’re not selling?
There’s still treasure to be found! Jump online on the 27th and grab yourself a bargain or two.

Let’s turn clutter into community wins.
Don’t miss out!

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86 days ago

What are you watching right now?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With so many amazing series out right now, and with so many streaming services showing exclusive content, we thought we could do a national roundup of the best shows on TV! 📺

We want to know: What are you watching, what makes it the best show around, and where are you watching it?

(The … View more
With so many amazing series out right now, and with so many streaming services showing exclusive content, we thought we could do a national roundup of the best shows on TV! 📺

We want to know: What are you watching, what makes it the best show around, and where are you watching it?

(The Neighbourly Team's suggestion: Taskmaster on TVNZ, because watching celebrities do silly things over dinner is the end to the day we all need!)

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81 days ago

Time to Vote for the Local Body Elections

Lisa from Westmere

Here is my pick for the best bet for the Local Body Elections in the Waitemata area e.g. Grey Lynn , Ponsonby, Westmere, Central City, Parnell etc. Scroll down and share far and wide to avoid another 3 years of local body congestion.

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