Westmere, Auckland

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52 days ago

Poll: ๐ŸŽƒ Which furry fiend deserves the Spooktober crown? ๐Ÿ‘‘

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Itโ€™s time to cast your vote for Neighbourlyโ€™s Fang-tastic Pet! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘ป

Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
๐Ÿ•ท Nevado from Saint Johns โ€“ a spooky spider with serious style
๐Ÿ‘ป Munchkin from New Lynn โ€“ rocking his chillingly cute getup
๐Ÿฆด Bruce from New Brighton โ€“ give… View more
Itโ€™s time to cast your vote for Neighbourlyโ€™s Fang-tastic Pet! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ‘ป

Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
๐Ÿ•ท Nevado from Saint Johns โ€“ a spooky spider with serious style
๐Ÿ‘ป Munchkin from New Lynn โ€“ rocking his chillingly cute getup
๐Ÿฆด Bruce from New Brighton โ€“ give this ghoul a hand!
๐Ÿฆ‡ Wednesday from Trentham โ€“ representing the family in true spooky fashion

Vote for your favourite and help crown this yearโ€™s Fang-tastic Pet Champion! ๐Ÿ†
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! ๐Ÿ’ธ

๐Ÿ•ธ๏ธ Donโ€™t ghost us โ€” vote now!

๐ŸŽƒ Which furry fiend deserves the Spooktober crown? ๐Ÿ‘‘
  • 9.6% Nevado โ€“ a spooky spider with serious style
    9.6% Complete
  • 38.1% Munchkin โ€“ rocking his chillingly cute getup
    38.1% Complete
  • 37.9% Bruce โ€“ give this ghoul a hand!
    37.9% Complete
  • 14.5% Wednesday โ€“ representing the family
    14.5% Complete
544 votes
59 days ago

๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ‘ทโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿข๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿญ Who inspires you to do your best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?

As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View more
Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?

As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?

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67 days ago

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽƒ Is your pet ready to strut their spooky stuff?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!

Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card ๐Ÿ†

*Unleash your … View more
It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!

Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card ๐Ÿ†

*Unleash your imagination before the 30th of October to be in to win!

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52 days ago

Warrant to arrest: Norman Talo

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Norman Talo, 50, who has a warrant for his arrest.

Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Talo is thought to be in the wider Auckland area.

Anyone with information is urged not to approach him … View more
Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Norman Talo, 50, who has a warrant for his arrest.

Police believe someone may have information on his whereabouts. Talo is thought to be in the wider Auckland area.

Anyone with information is urged not to approach him and instead to call 111 immediately and quote file number 241018/9095.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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52 days ago

Protecting the Tลซpuna Maunga: Fire Safety Closures Return for 2025

The Team from Auckland Council

Aucklanders, a friendly reminder that all 14 Tลซpuna Maunga will be closed in the evenings during Guy Fawkes to help prevent fireworks-related fires. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿšซ
Recent fires have caused serious damage to these sacred sites โ€” including Te Pane o Mataoho / Mฤngere Mountain last year. Even one spark… View more
Aucklanders, a friendly reminder that all 14 Tลซpuna Maunga will be closed in the evenings during Guy Fawkes to help prevent fireworks-related fires. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿšซ
Recent fires have caused serious damage to these sacred sites โ€” including Te Pane o Mataoho / Mฤngere Mountain last year. Even one spark can harm the cultural and natural beauty of our maunga.
Letโ€™s protect these special places together.

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54 days ago

Skechers shoe for women

Meesam from Sandringham

Good condition. Size - UK 4. Pick up from Mt Albert.

Price: $10

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54 days ago

Shoes for sale

Meesam from Sandringham

Two shoes, both in great quality. $15 for each. $25 for both. Size - UK 4. Pick up from Mt Albert

Negotiable

54 days ago

Tฤmaki Drive Closure: Tuesday 28 October

The Team from New Zealand Police

A section of Tฤmaki Drive in Auckland will be closed for a short time on Tuesday 28 October, due to a planned hฤซkoi.

The seaward side of Tฤmaki Drive (eastbound) will be closed between ลŒkahu Bay and The Strand in Parnell, from 11.45am until around 1.15pm.
The partial road closure is being … View more
A section of Tฤmaki Drive in Auckland will be closed for a short time on Tuesday 28 October, due to a planned hฤซkoi.

The seaward side of Tฤmaki Drive (eastbound) will be closed between ลŒkahu Bay and The Strand in Parnell, from 11.45am until around 1.15pm.
The partial road closure is being put in place to ensure the safety of all road users while the hฤซkoi takes place.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead for any traffic delays and to consider taking alternative routes where possible.

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56 days ago

Boost Skills with ServiceIQ Training

ServiceIQ

Want to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.

We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit … View more
Want to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.

We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit around real work. Whether youโ€™re an employer building a capable team or someone starting, our flexible options make it easy to gain the skills and confidence to thrive.

Partner with a trusted industry training organisation that understands what todayโ€™s service sector needs.
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76 days ago

Share your favourite raspberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.

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58 days ago

Ceramics Sale - Peter Langford Design

Helen from Saint Marys Bay

This Labour weekend we have opened our front room to what we are calling our AMIRIA STREET GALLERY and offering on SALE all of Peterโ€™s ceramic works at generously low prices.
This is a real sale!

Open between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of this week, at 1 Amiria Street, St … View more
This Labour weekend we have opened our front room to what we are calling our AMIRIA STREET GALLERY and offering on SALE all of Peterโ€™s ceramic works at generously low prices.
This is a real sale!

Open between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of this week, at 1 Amiria Street, St Marys Bay, Auckland 1011

Do come and have a catch up and browse through the offerings.

See you soon
Helen and Peter
www.artdesign.co.nz...

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59 days ago

โ€˜Tis the Season to Show Off Your Trees Sparkle, NZ!

Space General

With Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, weโ€™re on the hunt for NZโ€™s Most Loved Christmas Tree!

Whether itโ€™s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading… View more
With Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, weโ€™re on the hunt for NZโ€™s Most Loved Christmas Tree!

Whether itโ€™s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading Christmas magic this season.

And now for the showstopper... ๐ŸŒŸ
One tree will rise above them all, capturing the most public votes and the title of NZโ€™s Most Loved Christmas Tree 2025, along with the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, this yearโ€™s ultimate Christmas prize. ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ„

To spread the cheer even further, four lucky trees will be chosen as Santaโ€™s Lucky Trees, each receiving a $200 Space General Gift Voucher, the perfect way to add extra sparkle this season. ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ

Need a tree first? Explore our beautiful range here and start your Christmas magic!

๐Ÿ“… Public voting opens: 10 November 2025
โณ Entries close: 17 December 2025

๐ŸŽ„ Winners unwrapped before Christmas โ€” so strike a pose and share your festive masterpiece!
Enter Now

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59 days ago

Antique Buyers in Auckland

GOLDCO International Limited

WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold โ€ข Coins โ€ข Watches โ€ข Banknotes โ€ข Antique โ€ข Jewellery โ€ข Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View more
WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold โ€ข Coins โ€ข Watches โ€ข Banknotes โ€ข Antique โ€ข Jewellery โ€ข Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please donโ€™t be shy and visit one of our venues.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy

Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.

See us at a venue near you - See venues here:

Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | website email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
Find out more

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65 days ago

Poll: Yay or nay to tourist fees? ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ฐ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So whatโ€™s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? ๐Ÿ‘‡

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Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So whatโ€™s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? ๐Ÿ‘‡

Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.

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Yay or nay to tourist fees? ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ฐ
  • 68.4% Yay
    68.4% Complete
  • 31.6% Nay
    31.6% Complete
1846 votes
59 days ago

Public urged to look out for hornets in Auckland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield.

The yellow-legged hornet is a biosecurity concern due to its potential impact… View more
Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield.

The yellow-legged hornet is a biosecurity concern due to its potential impact on honeybee and wild bee populations.

Members of the public are asked to report any sightings of suspected hornets or hornet nests online at report.mpi.govt.nz or by calling Biosecurity New Zealandโ€™s exotic pest and disease hotline on 0800 809 966.

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