Albany Heights, Auckland

1569 days ago

2degrees Shop Local is back for another year

2degrees

How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at … View more
How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal
Find out more

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1570 days ago

Accommodation wanted for neuro-diverse teenager

Ruth from Albany

If you have space in your life for an intelligent teenager on the spectrum (ASD), can provide support for her independence in a relaxed caring environment, and are willing to invest time and patience to keep building a budding great adult, please apply to Ruth (027 659 4420 or … View moreIf you have space in your life for an intelligent teenager on the spectrum (ASD), can provide support for her independence in a relaxed caring environment, and are willing to invest time and patience to keep building a budding great adult, please apply to Ruth (027 659 4420 or ruthinwellington@gmail.com). North Shore location needed for her continuing education, proximity to public transport is desirable. Space for gardening and outdoor activities will assist in transition. She is supported by a team of professionals, and semi-regular co-ordination with them you’ll find helpful. $180 per week board paid (not including food as she shops and cooks for herself).

1573 days ago

Using an Auckland Council rubbish bin tag at home?

The Team from Auckland Council

During Alert level 3 put your tags on to ensure your bin is emptied.

BUY – rubbish bin tags at your local supermarket
TAG – attach a new bin tag to your bin before placing it at kerbside for collection
COLLECT – only bins with tags on will be emptied on collection day

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1571 days ago

Bring out the best in your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primer and sealers 10L. Plus buy 1 Resene testpot 60ml-80ml get 1 free!

Offer available for Resene DIY Cardholders at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers from 12 August – 7 September 2020. If you don’t have a card … View more
Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primer and sealers 10L. Plus buy 1 Resene testpot 60ml-80ml get 1 free!

Offer available for Resene DIY Cardholders at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers from 12 August – 7 September 2020. If you don’t have a card sign up free online or while you’re in store.
Get your card

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1572 days ago

Remote Cooking: Lockdown 2.0

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

So here we are again, cooking from home, as we swing back to lessons learned from Lockdown 1.
Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles with crème Chantilly and eclairs with pastry cream and rich chocolate ganache.

Take a look at these great examples of Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles… View more
So here we are again, cooking from home, as we swing back to lessons learned from Lockdown 1.
Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles with crème Chantilly and eclairs with pastry cream and rich chocolate ganache.

Take a look at these great examples of Choux Pastry transformed into Profiteroles with creme Chantilly and eclairs with pastry cream and rich chocolate ganache.

Link below for the recipe and the full story.

1572 days ago

Games! (bulk lot)

Pip from Browns Bay

Bulk lot of board games for all ages. $60 for everything in photos. Pick up woodlands cr, browns bay. All in very good condition.

Price: $60

1572 days ago

Did you know it's time to get eggplants started?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and … View more
In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and sensational new peace lilies from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1572 days ago

We are closed but our E-Spa is open

Anne from

Our Spas are closed but we are here for you in other ways. We’ve done this before and now we get to do it again - even better. Our
e-spa is open for products (safely, always) and you can reach us during normal business hours on 0800 4 BEAUTY or via info@morethanskin.co.nz
Gift vouchers are … View more
Our Spas are closed but we are here for you in other ways. We’ve done this before and now we get to do it again - even better. Our
e-spa is open for products (safely, always) and you can reach us during normal business hours on 0800 4 BEAUTY or via info@morethanskin.co.nz
Gift vouchers are available digitally and we will honour all vouchers when we can reopen.
If we can help you with anything or you just want to reach out please be in contact. Stay calm, stay well and stay home if you can. Take care of yourselves and your families and see you soon xxx
Shop products here: www.morethanskin.co.nz...
Shop vouchers here: www.morethanskinvouchers.com...

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1572 days ago

Found a chihuahua

Sara from Fairview Heights

A cute brown chihuahua is found is morning, anyone recognise this dog? Call me 0211187659

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1572 days ago

Use toy figures to make candy jars and bookends

The Team from Resene ColorShop Albany

Use plastic animal figurines to make fun and easy projects for your home painted with Resene testpots. Colourful bookends and fun jar lids.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own

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1573 days ago

Why do Auckland trains have to go slow for six months?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland trains will be less frequent and travel slower for six months while Kiwirail urgently repairs and replaces nearly half of the city's tracks. Will this affect you? Read the story below:

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1573 days ago

Have you found your street eerily empty?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from North Harbour News

Hi neighbours. Auckland is on day two of alert level 3 lockdown and the city centre's streets are empty again. Are the streets empty or emptier than they normally are where you are? Have you found this eerie? Are you doing anything to make your street more lively, such as reviving teddy bear … View moreHi neighbours. Auckland is on day two of alert level 3 lockdown and the city centre's streets are empty again. Are the streets empty or emptier than they normally are where you are? Have you found this eerie? Are you doing anything to make your street more lively, such as reviving teddy bear hunts or making your fence an artwork?

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1573 days ago

Are granny flats a good retirement option?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family … View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family member, we'd like to hear about why a granny flat was right for you. What was the process of getting one and learning to live together like? If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1574 days ago

Torbay Tennis Club - Opening Day Sunday October 11th (Moved from Sept 20).

Alexander from Browns Bay

Torbay Tennis club is having its annual open day on Sunday, October 11th. We want you all to come and bring friends if you can. It is a fun day for social tennis with old friends and new people. Let's show them the good old Torbay spirit and welcome the new members.

Kids from 10 am to 12pm … View more
Torbay Tennis club is having its annual open day on Sunday, October 11th. We want you all to come and bring friends if you can. It is a fun day for social tennis with old friends and new people. Let's show them the good old Torbay spirit and welcome the new members.

Kids from 10 am to 12pm with resident coach Jason Hart. Jason will do fun games for kids of all levels.
Adults from 12 - 3 pm. Social tennis - mixed doubles.
Sausage sizzle. Lots of family fun.
Spread the word.

Also for those who don't know Roger Knight retired as club president this year after many many years of great service to the club. Christian Nicholson has taken over as the new club president. But thank you Roger for doing such a good job and showing me the ropes.
Also, Julie Lichtwark retired as club secretary. Julie did a fantastic job for so many years and now we are left with an important position to fill. Alex and Kevin from the club committee are sharing the role in the interim but we are looking for someone keen to take on that role permanently. If you are interested let me know and I will send you a job description.
Our new club Captain is Simon Sherpa. Thank you Simon for taking on that role. The club needs people like you. Simon will be organizing interclub teams this year. Yes, there is still time to get your name down so do that soon.
We need ladies especially. Let us know. Let's get ready for summer!
Any questions call Alex on 0272256488

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