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It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

2494 days ago

Join us tomorrow at the Famous Gibbs Farm!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

No plans tomorrow? Want to try something new?
This is your last chance to get tickets to the famous Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park. Join us tomorrow and experience the biggest sculpture park in the Southern Hemisphere.

There's only a few tickets left! To secure yours visit bit.ly...

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2495 days ago

Everything you need to know about the latest fruit fly discovery

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Ōtara is in a fruit and vegetable lockdown after a facialis fruit fly was found.

It's the first time this particular fruit fly - which is native to Tonga - has been found in New Zealand, and it could be devastating to crops.

How has the fruit fly discovery affected you? … View more
Hey neighbours,

Ōtara is in a fruit and vegetable lockdown after a facialis fruit fly was found.

It's the first time this particular fruit fly - which is native to Tonga - has been found in New Zealand, and it could be devastating to crops.

How has the fruit fly discovery affected you? Are you worried about purchasing local fruit and veges from the area? Will you still go to the Ōtara markets this weekend?

To find out how to spot the facialis fruit fly, and what to do if you see one, click here.

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2492 days ago

*WIN* Free Double Passes to Backbone!

Auckland Arts Festival

Backbone is circus like you’ve never seen before. From revolutionary Australian company Gravity & Other Myths, Backbone is contemporary circus stripped back to its core: physical, playful, and sometimes even painful.

Backbone tests the limits of the human body, featuring jaw-dropping … View more
Backbone is circus like you’ve never seen before. From revolutionary Australian company Gravity & Other Myths, Backbone is contemporary circus stripped back to its core: physical, playful, and sometimes even painful.

Backbone tests the limits of the human body, featuring jaw-dropping physical feats, hair-raising acrobatics, and moments of hilarious absurdity.

An acrobatic marvel that has to be seen to be believed. Sweaty, sinuous, and seriously impressive.

Neighbourly has 10 double passes to giveaway to the premiere of Backbone, on Thursday, 14 March at 7.30pm. Simply like or thank this post to go into the draw to win!
Book tickets now

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2492 days ago

Varicose veins? Not only cosmetic!

The Vein Centre

Don’t let your bad veins ruin your life. Your legs can be treated now without painful surgery.

Laser, Glue or Sclerotherapy will help you with your veins without affecting your normal life. It also can be funded by your insurance* Please call or write to us to book an initial consultation

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Don’t let your bad veins ruin your life. Your legs can be treated now without painful surgery.

Laser, Glue or Sclerotherapy will help you with your veins without affecting your normal life. It also can be funded by your insurance* Please call or write to us to book an initial consultation

*check with your insurance policy first

Check out our website www.theveincentre.co.nz
email: info@theveincentre.co.nz
Call: 09 444 5858 or 0508 4 VEINS (0508 483467)
Find out more

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2493 days ago

Happy Friday!

UHY Haines Norton Helensville

Have a great weekend from all of us at UHY Haines Norton

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2493 days ago

Severe weather warning for Northland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A low is expected to move southeast across the upper North Island this afternoon and evening, and lie near East Cape late Saturday morning, bringing rain to much of the North Island. The heaviest falls are expected in Northland, and a Warning is in force. Up to 100mm of rain could accumulate during… View moreA low is expected to move southeast across the upper North Island this afternoon and evening, and lie near East Cape late Saturday morning, bringing rain to much of the North Island. The heaviest falls are expected in Northland, and a Warning is in force. Up to 100mm of rain could accumulate during today.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

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2494 days ago

Retain your brain - Play bridge

East Coast Bays Bridge Club

Don’t let your brain get older just yet! Like your muscles, your brain needs to be used to keep it functioning well. Learning Bridge is a great way to achieve that. East Coast Bays Bridge Club is planning a set of beginner’s Bridge lessons late March 2018.

Join in! And … View more
Don’t let your brain get older just yet! Like your muscles, your brain needs to be used to keep it functioning well. Learning Bridge is a great way to achieve that. East Coast Bays Bridge Club is planning a set of beginner’s Bridge lessons late March 2018.

Join in! And meet like-minded people while having a great hobby.
Email us at lessons@ecbbridgeclub.co.nz or call Helene 027 296 3365.
Find out more!

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2494 days ago

We need your help

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’re looking for people willing to take part in research interviews for Neighbourly, Stuff and potentially other New Zealand brands. You can help improve major New Zealand websites and apps simply by having a chat over a coffee.

• We’ll meet you at a location that suits you.
• You will… View more
We’re looking for people willing to take part in research interviews for Neighbourly, Stuff and potentially other New Zealand brands. You can help improve major New Zealand websites and apps simply by having a chat over a coffee.

• We’ll meet you at a location that suits you.
• You will be paid for your time.
• Interviews are 30–60 minutes.

If you’re interested, please fill out this form.

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2494 days ago

Over 100 events to celebrate tamariki

The Team from Children's Day

Next Sunday 3 March is Children's Day! A time to celebrate the tamariki of New Zealand and put them first. There are lots of family-friendly events on all over Aotearoa to mark the day. Check out what's on in your neighbourhood at www.childrensday.org.nz...

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2495 days ago

Limited vacancies – enrol now!

Northcote Early Learning Centre

Looking for the ideal environment to ensure your child has a nurturing and stimulating early childhood education? Northcote Early Learning Centre offers all that – and more.

Our purpose-built centre, close to Northcote Primary School, provides top quality care in a beautifully designed … View more
Looking for the ideal environment to ensure your child has a nurturing and stimulating early childhood education? Northcote Early Learning Centre offers all that – and more.

Our purpose-built centre, close to Northcote Primary School, provides top quality care in a beautifully designed setting with a stunning woodland backdrop. 

We are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, placing high value on respect and a peaceful learning environment.

Contact us now to join our community!

For more information or to enrol your child:
Visit our website or Facebook page
Call us on 09-869 2400
Email us at  admin@northcote-elc.co.nz

Opening hours: 7:30am-6pm, Monday-Friday
Enrol now!

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2496 days ago

Let’s Clear The Air – We Are Carbon Neutral

The Warehouse New Zealand

We believe in working together for the wellbeing of everyone. That is why, as part of the Warehouse Group, we are the first large retailer in New Zealand and the third globally, to be carbon neutral. Read here

2496 days ago

Fruit fly found in Ōtara

Communications Team from Auckland Council

The Ministry for Primary Industries has today (19 February) confirmed a second type of fruit fly, (Bactrocera facialis - the “facialis fruit fly”) has been found in a surveillance trap in the suburb of Ōtara.

2497 days ago

Latin Fiesta Day of the Chilli - Saturday 23 Feb

Birkenhead Town Centre, Birkenhead Village

You are invited to come and enjoy all the fun of a Latin Fiesta during the Birkenhead Village Day of the Chilli Sat 23 Feb from 11am - 9pm.

Free Entertainment, Face Painting, Balloons, the Fabulous Brazilian Divas and Latin American Music Day
Find out more!

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2497 days ago

Countdown’s capsicum. Grower Fresh from Warkworth

Countdown

At Countdown, our buyers travel far and wide, working with our growers to source the very best Grower Fresh produce. And while Warkworth probably doesn’t seem that far when you live there, we go to Ramarama for our lettuce, Hawkes Bay for our apples, Gisborne for our sweetcorn and lots of other … View moreAt Countdown, our buyers travel far and wide, working with our growers to source the very best Grower Fresh produce. And while Warkworth probably doesn’t seem that far when you live there, we go to Ramarama for our lettuce, Hawkes Bay for our apples, Gisborne for our sweetcorn and lots of other places for lots of other things. Find out more

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2502 days ago

Poll: $1000 to drive a scooter into the water

Brittney Reporter from Stuff

Would you accept the challenge for $1000?

One Auckland daredevil took on a challenge to drive a Lime e-scooter directly into the harbour. With $1000 on the table, he gladly accepted the bet. The video posted to social media shows the shirtless stuntman powering down a wharf and steering straight … View more
Would you accept the challenge for $1000?

One Auckland daredevil took on a challenge to drive a Lime e-scooter directly into the harbour. With $1000 on the table, he gladly accepted the bet. The video posted to social media shows the shirtless stuntman powering down a wharf and steering straight off the edge, plunging into the water metres below.

To read more click here.

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$1000 to drive a scooter into the water
  • 50.6% Definitely, it's $1000!
    50.6% Complete
  • 38.3% No way, not worth the risk
    38.3% Complete
  • 11% Maybe for more money...
    11% Complete
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