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Treat yourself today and raise vital funds for Auckland's animals in need.
Order before 7th April and receive BONUS VOUCHERS worth $160 for the printed Book, and $400 for the Digital Membership!
Simply purchase a 2017/18 Entertainment Book from us for $70 and 20% of proceeds from every … View moreTreat yourself today and raise vital funds for Auckland's animals in need.
Order before 7th April and receive BONUS VOUCHERS worth $160 for the printed Book, and $400 for the Digital Membership!
Simply purchase a 2017/18 Entertainment Book from us for $70 and 20% of proceeds from every book sold go towards supporting Auckland's animals in need.
Click the link and treat yourself to Auckland's best restaurants, cafes, and attractions whilst saving lives at the same time: www.spcaauckland.org.nz...
The Entertainment Book is filled with hundreds of valuable 2-for-1 and up-to-50%-off offers, and deals for travel, hotel accommodation, family activities, and much more.
A great interview with the new manager of the Mairangi Arts Centre. Auckland is a diverse city, and all the stronger for it.
If you're in the area, pop in and check out some of the fantastic art on display.
Ben & Jerry's Openair Cinemas are bringing back the food, drinks, Ben & Jerry's ice cream and hottest new releases to Western Springs Park. Favourites this year are the opening night screening of Lion, Golden Globes winner La La Land, the action-packed Passengers and the adorable … View moreBen & Jerry's Openair Cinemas are bringing back the food, drinks, Ben & Jerry's ice cream and hottest new releases to Western Springs Park. Favourites this year are the opening night screening of Lion, Golden Globes winner La La Land, the action-packed Passengers and the adorable Moana.
We are excited to give away two double passes to be used at a screening of your choice.
To be in to win, simply like or thank this post.
*Winners will be notified by private message.
This month we are launching the I Heart My Hood Project. This is your chance to celebrate your hood by sharing stories, photos or video. We really want to see and hear about the people in your neighbourhood. Portraits or videos of our neighbourhood champions, or the people that to you … View moreThis month we are launching the I Heart My Hood Project. This is your chance to celebrate your hood by sharing stories, photos or video. We really want to see and hear about the people in your neighbourhood. Portraits or videos of our neighbourhood champions, or the people that to you personify your community or ‘hood’. This year we’re doing it a little differently. To help focus (excuse the photography pun) we’ve chosen three themes.
1 – I Heart the History of My Hood
Everywhere we live has history, and stories. Do you know your hood’s history? Or maybe you know someone who has lived in the community for what seems like a million years, and know the place like that back of their hand. Was your hood the birth place of the women’s vote, or maybe site of the biggest lamington ever made way back in 53′ ….(Yes I know, random, but honestly we’re interesting in anything and everything)… By the way – this is also an awesome way to get our older ‘story tellers’ involved.
2 – I Heart Diversity in my Hood
New Zealand really has become a melting pot and that brings with it the rainbow of diversity of all kinds. Maybe you have the ‘united nations’ living on one street, maybe your neighbourhood pot luck dinners are better and more interesting than an international food fair could every dream of! We want to see and hear about it.
3 – I Heart My Healthy Hood
With our clean green image, amazing fresh foods, picture perfect outdoor environment, we know there are neighbourhoods out there that personify ‘health’. Is your neighbourhood or neighbour one of them? It could be through a neighbourhood walking group, or a ‘from garden to plate thanks to the shared neighbourhood community garden’ kind of thing. It might be a neighbourhood that has committed to getting the kids off screens and outside, or maybe its a whole street of cross fit power vegans ….. probably not … but you never know. What ever it is, we want to see and hear about it.
To enter go to our website and ‘share your story’
So get snapping and chatting. We have more information on I Heart My Hood available on facebook and on our website.
Here is a link to our first posting - I heart my healthy hood by Heather of Glen Eden. neighboursday.org.nz...
In light of Valentine's day and with the last of the Chinese New Year of the Rooster celebrations taking place this weekend just gone, we thought what better way to share the love than with a FREE ROOSTER WEEK!
From 13-20 Feb, our Rooster's will be available for adoption to a suitable … View moreIn light of Valentine's day and with the last of the Chinese New Year of the Rooster celebrations taking place this weekend just gone, we thought what better way to share the love than with a FREE ROOSTER WEEK!
From 13-20 Feb, our Rooster's will be available for adoption to a suitable and loving home free of charge.
So, if you are looking for a leader of the flock, someone to sing beautiful songs to you, or just simply a cool and clever companion, then visit our Roosters today!
We have a whopping TEN Roosters looking for a good home. If you have a rural property or lifestyle block, can you make their dreams come true and be their cupid this week?
Check out the Roosters for Adoption here: www.spcaauckland.org.nz...
Or visit them at our Animal Village. We are at 50 Westney Road, Mangere and are open 10am-4pm, 7 days <3
Buy & register your child's AT HOP card and save
Terms of use for AT HOP cards are available at AT.govt.nz/athop
Register your team for a fun FREE walking challenge this March. Be in to win great prizes as you walk the virtual length of NZ.
As the last of the Chinese New Year celebrations took place this weekend, we are now officially in the zodiac year of the Rooster!
To mark this, and with this week also coinciding with Valentine's Day, we thought what better way to share the love than with a FREE ROOSTER WEEK!
From 13-20… View moreAs the last of the Chinese New Year celebrations took place this weekend, we are now officially in the zodiac year of the Rooster!
To mark this, and with this week also coinciding with Valentine's Day, we thought what better way to share the love than with a FREE ROOSTER WEEK!
From 13-20 Feb, our Rooster's will be available for adoption to a suitable and loving home free of charge.
So, if you are looking for a leader of the flock, someone to sing beautiful songs to you, or just simply a cool and clever companion, then visit our Roosters today!
We have a whopping TEN Roosters looking for a good home. If you have a rural property or lifestyle block, can you make their dreams come true and be their cupid this week?
Check out the Roosters for Adoption here: www.spcaauckland.org.nz...
Or visit them at our Animal Village. We are at 50 Westney Road, Mangere and are open 10am-4pm, 7 days <3
Valentine's Day is tomorrow and time is quickly running out to get a truly meaningful gift for your loved one. Luckily, we have our wonderful TLC range of virtual gifts that can be emailed directly to your inbox.
If your sweetheart is an animal lover you'll melt their heart with one of… View moreValentine's Day is tomorrow and time is quickly running out to get a truly meaningful gift for your loved one. Luckily, we have our wonderful TLC range of virtual gifts that can be emailed directly to your inbox.
If your sweetheart is an animal lover you'll melt their heart with one of our TLC gifts. They'll know that you cared enough to make a difference in an animal's life on their behalf.
TLC gifts are virtual gifts. You simply select which animal you'd like to save and whether you'd like to give them the gift of love or rescue on behalf of the one you love.
Make sure you choose the e-card option and a gift will be emailed right away.
Long after everyone else's chocolates have been eaten and flowers have wilted your gift will live on.
Visit our TLC Shop now - bit.ly...
Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*
Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. … View moreAdd a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*
Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. When you donate a can of food you'll save up to $5.50 on your testpot purchase while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop today!
*60-80ml testpot
Plumb'In Albany is hosting a 3 DAY BATHROOM SUPPLIERS SALE this weekend. End of lines, seconds, ex-display and new bathroom products from quality brands Englefield, Aquatica, Alpha, Newtech and Weiss will be at greatly discounted prices.
Pop in and see us - Friday 10th to Sunday 12th … View morePlumb'In Albany is hosting a 3 DAY BATHROOM SUPPLIERS SALE this weekend. End of lines, seconds, ex-display and new bathroom products from quality brands Englefield, Aquatica, Alpha, Newtech and Weiss will be at greatly discounted prices.
Pop in and see us - Friday 10th to Sunday 12th February at 9 Cowley Place, Albany (off Rosedale Road). For more information click here or call 09 448 1095. Deals also available at Plumb'In New Lynn store.
When Kate the gardener moved from her close knit community on the far side of Wellington Harbour, to the central city ‘burbs of Auckland, she was thrown into the unknown. A new community for her and her family, and a new role for her husband, which gave Kate more time to focus on her passion, … View moreWhen Kate the gardener moved from her close knit community on the far side of Wellington Harbour, to the central city ‘burbs of Auckland, she was thrown into the unknown. A new community for her and her family, and a new role for her husband, which gave Kate more time to focus on her passion, gardens. Clearly not one to sit around pondering, in less than three months Kate has turned a quiet request on the Neighbourly website into a booming gardening business that is split between commercial jobs and community volunteer projects, and is growing by the week.
(Pictured: Paul Harris of Paul Harris Art and Design, and Kate the Gardener)
One of those projects was the garden of Janice. While Janice is a keen gardener herself, her health and frequent stays in hospital meant her garden oasis began looking more like the dense jungle of Borneo, and this was making her feel sad. Thanks to Kate, who wrangled a raft of volunteers, including some local school children, the garden has undergone a new lease on life, and is looking fantastic.
Now when Janice gets home she can go out into the garden and see what’s been planted, water the garden, and be part of the process. The neighbours have started coming around to see what’s new, and in her words she’s said ‘it’s been amazing for her health and her recovery, and she’s really positive about the future with it.’
Janice found the best way to say thank you. She nominated Kate for the Neighbours Day Champion and sent in the story and photos of her garden. This also put Kate in the running for a pohutukawa necklace from Paul Harris Art and Design. It was the perfect thank you gift. Paul says it wasn’t a hard choice for him to make when he chose Kate as the Neighbourhood Champion for January. “The pohutakawa design to me means suburbs and neighbourliness, and for me Kate’s work in the gardens, I thought, was a perfect fit.”
Kate’s plans are to grow what she’s doing with her community work. She looking for volunteers who have a passion for gardening and some spare time to donate to the gardening projects around the Mt Albert community. She’s inspired by the people that share her motivation of wanting to make a difference to people, and also provide a point of connection for neighbours and people in the community.
If you are interested in getting involved email us at Kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and we’ll put you in touch with Kate.
For more information about Neighbours Day and our Neighbourhood Champions email Kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz or phone Janette on 0274334978.
Hi neighbours,
Have you celebrated a significant milestone recently, or do you know someone who has? Maybe a ruby wedding anniversary, or a big birthday? We would love to hear about it, and to help you celebrate. Please contact Matthew - matthew.cattin@fairfaxmedia.co.nz with a brief write-up of … View moreHi neighbours,
Have you celebrated a significant milestone recently, or do you know someone who has? Maybe a ruby wedding anniversary, or a big birthday? We would love to hear about it, and to help you celebrate. Please contact Matthew - matthew.cattin@fairfaxmedia.co.nz with a brief write-up of your milestone celebration and include a photo. We will run a milestones page in one of our upcoming papers.
The Auckland Lantern Festival will be happening at the Auckland Domain from 7pm tonight until 10.15pm Sunday when the festival will close with a spectacular fireworks display.
Get along to Celebrate the Year of the Rooster & experience Chinese culture in Auckland! There will be food, craft, … View moreThe Auckland Lantern Festival will be happening at the Auckland Domain from 7pm tonight until 10.15pm Sunday when the festival will close with a spectacular fireworks display.
Get along to Celebrate the Year of the Rooster & experience Chinese culture in Auckland! There will be food, craft, performances, martial arts, karaoke, and more.
Check out our top tips guide to ensure you have an awesome experience at the domain.
Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.
Neighbourly do it by … View moreHello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.
Neighbourly do it by connecting you with your neighbours - Stuff Fibre is doing it by providing a better, simpler internet experience. Stuff Fibre delivers super speedy internet supported by local customer service from our team in Auckland (wahoo!), unlimited data and no fixed term contracts so that you get our best price always. Over the coming weeks and months we'll be working with Neighbourly to help you understand about what this 'fibre stuff' is all about and why it should matter to you. In the meantime - it's great to be here!
Curious? Find out more about how we're shaking things up.
- Sam Morse, Stuff Fibre co-founder
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