Albany, Auckland

1106 days ago

Poll: What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to… View more
Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to come up with a better name, but has ruled out “Busey McBusface”.

What do you think the vaccination buses should be called?

Here are some ideas readers have emailed in to Stuff, but feel free to comment your own!

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What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?
  • 42.5% The Jabba Waka
    42.5% Complete
  • 19.3% Vax to the Future
    19.3% Complete
  • 16.5% Mr Pricky
    16.5% Complete
  • 5.8% The Vaccination Tour
    5.8% Complete
  • 4.7% Double Jab Ute
    4.7% Complete
  • 11.2% Other (please comment)
    11.2% Complete
553 votes
1106 days ago

Auckland's south and west need more than just Covid jabs

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, Two big lockdowns and the GFC before them will leave more scars on Auckland's most vulnerable communities. Is it time for more than a crisis response? Read the article below:

1106 days ago

UK family of man recovering from alleged bar assault need a home

Melanie Earley Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours, Josh Storer, 25, was injured in July during an incident at The Albany bar, he was in a coma and his parents and sister traveled to New Zealand to be with him.

In the next few weeks, Ia Josh's dad said the family hoped Storer could leave the ABI Rehabilitation centre he is … View more
Kia ora neighbours, Josh Storer, 25, was injured in July during an incident at The Albany bar, he was in a coma and his parents and sister traveled to New Zealand to be with him.

In the next few weeks, Ia Josh's dad said the family hoped Storer could leave the ABI Rehabilitation centre he is staying at and be reunited with his family – but they needed somewhere to live.

If you can help please email: melanie.earley@stuff.co.nz


Read the full story below.

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1105 days ago

Shorecare's new website

The Team from

Have you spied our brand new website yet? 👀
We've pulled it right back and created a patient focused site so that you can easily find the info that you need.
Check it out for yourself and let us know your thoughts!

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1106 days ago

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View more
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga!
See more

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1106 days ago

Recipe: Salmon in filo pastry

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Salmon in Filo Pastry with Lemon Beurre Blanc prepared by our Advanced student, Timmika from home.
This is a versatile recipe that can be made with different types of fish and wraps the fish in a parcel of filo pastry.
Recipe out now.

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1113 days ago

Poll: Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What’s your local Covid-19 testing centre, and has it been busy or empty lately?

Please vote and comment!

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Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?
  • 30.9% Busy
    30.9% Complete
  • 69.1% Empty
    69.1% Complete
275 votes
1107 days ago

We can’t wait till Auckland moves back to Level 2!

Hilton Brown Swimming

All our Auckland facilities will reopen under Level 2 Delta guidelines when we move back into Level 2.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for … View more
All our Auckland facilities will reopen under Level 2 Delta guidelines when we move back into Level 2.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Newmarket and One Tree Hill.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
Find out more

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1107 days ago

Hanging out for Lockdown to end?

Andrew Diver from East Coast Bays Cricket Club

Well, get in now and register to play cricket at East Coast Bays Cricket.

All grades and ages are catered for - Girls, Boys, Men, Women. We also run a very successful Men's Twilight competition on Monday nights starting at 5.30pm

Beat the late rush and register today.

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1119 days ago

Sick of lockdown.......Join a cricket club

Andrew Diver from East Coast Bays Cricket Club

East Coast Bays Cricket are now taking registrations for this summer. All grades and ages are catered for - Girls, Boys, Men, Women. We also run a very successful Men's Twilight competition on Monday nights starting at 5.30pm

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1108 days ago

🏡🏡 Selling Safely in Lockdown ✔✔

Gabrielle Elborough from

Using our Online Auction app, selling continues safely from our homes. Sellers can watch their auction online and are in remote contact with their agent via phone.
Bidders must register their interest with the agent, prior to auction day.
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#mairangibay #campbellsbay #murraysbay #rothesaybay … View more
Using our Online Auction app, selling continues safely from our homes. Sellers can watch their auction online and are in remote contact with their agent via phone.
Bidders must register their interest with the agent, prior to auction day.
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#mairangibay #campbellsbay #murraysbay #rothesaybay #castorbay #torbay #milfordbeach #totaravale #sunnynook #forresthill #brownsbay #oteha #unsworthheights #takapuna #northshorehomenz #eastcoastbays #sellwithgabrielle #buywithgabrielle #barfootmairangi #barfootmairangibay

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1108 days ago

Free Classical Music CDs

Alan from Torbay - Long Bay

Moving, want to give away all my classic music CDs - about 2 shoeboxes full. Varied, includes Beethoven, Mozart, Mahler, Grieg and more. Most is music that helped me to learn to enjoy the classics - enjoy, and just pass on what you don't want.... Will do contactless pickup, ASAP please.

Free

1110 days ago

Recipe: Sweet n sour pork

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced … View more
Sweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced cookery student Reesha from home during Lockdown 2021.
Find recipe on our blog, link below.

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1110 days ago

Get your financial life in order with MoneyIQ

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards … View more
Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future. You can sign up for free here.

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