Albany, Auckland

1469 days ago

Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.

Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants… View more
In this week’s issue we say grow plenty of swan plants for hungry caterpillars. It’s time to sow and plant beetroot, spring clean your houseplants, let brassicas bloom for the bees, trim scraggly mint and record when fruit trees blossom.

Meet more of our favourite 2020 Houseplant Hero entrants and upcycle an old pallet into a multipurpose tray. Plus go in the draw for Yates wildflower seeds and Manuka Doctor honey from Palmers.

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:

Image
D
1469 days ago

Disposable Face Masks for sale!

Daniel from Oteha

Why buy from Us?
- The listed product is registered with Medsafe NZ
- It has a >99% BFE (Bacterial Filtration Efficiency) and is manufactured according to Japanese standards
- It protects against harmful dust, bacteria and respiratory diseases
- It is clinically tested by Bureau Veritas, … View more
Why buy from Us?
- The listed product is registered with Medsafe NZ
- It has a >99% BFE (Bacterial Filtration Efficiency) and is manufactured according to Japanese standards
- It protects against harmful dust, bacteria and respiratory diseases
- It is clinically tested by Bureau Veritas, Eurofins & certified by Kaken, US FDA & FrenchCert UK
- ISO13485 standard

Product: Kim Sora 3-Layer Disposable Face Mask
Color: Blue
3-layer:
- Outer layer: Non-woven fabric (100 polyester), waterproof, quantitative 20g
- Middle layer: Filter paper melt blown gas filter, bacteria filter, dirt and waterproof, anti-droplets, antibacterial, 100% Polypropylene silk yarn, quantitative 20g, certified by International Certification Organization Kaken with BFE>99%, dust filter pm 2.5
- Inner layer: Soft, high quality non-woven fabric (100 polyester), waterproof, quantitative 25g
Mask designs:
- soft, comfortable strap
- hugging the face, no gaps
- does not cause skin irritation

Youtube video: www.youtube.com...

Size: 175 x 95 (mm)
Packaging: 50 pcs/box or 50 boxes/carton

CLEARANCE:
$25 per box of 50 or $48 for 2 boxes of 100
$18 per box if buying a carton of 50 boxes

Free delivery in Auckland / Pickup in Albany area

Hurry! Text 0212321592 to order now while stock lasts!

Price: $25

1469 days ago

Well-being weekend savings on line

Anne from

Our latest email shares our well-being online offer that starts today. Check out the details via the link below.
Stay well and stay safe ,
Anne & the team at More Than Skin xx

1479 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with Domino’s new ‘tip your driver’ feature?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Domino’s is under fire after adding a tipping feature to its online ordering system, with critics saying the pizza chain should “pay staff properly” instead of relying on customer generosity.

But Domino's says the system helps keep its workers safe and there is no obligation to tip.
View more
Domino’s is under fire after adding a tipping feature to its online ordering system, with critics saying the pizza chain should “pay staff properly” instead of relying on customer generosity.

But Domino's says the system helps keep its workers safe and there is no obligation to tip.

The new feature gives customers the option to pay a fixed amount or choose their own tip for their “delivery expert” before completing payment.

The move has been met with outrage on social media where some have said Domino’s should “pay staff properly instead”.

Image
Do you agree with Domino’s new ‘tip your driver’ feature?
  • 12.2% Yes
    12.2% Complete
  • 87.8% No
    87.8% Complete
1157 votes
1470 days ago

SELF STORAGE, SILVERDALE

Tim from STOREIT4LESS

We have one -two storage units that come available annually - one is available from today.

Large ground floor lockup storage unit
Storage unit holds a 3-4 bedroom lot of house furnishings (6m x 2.4m x 2.3m)
Standard Storage Rate: $249 per month (gst inclusive).
No admin fee or bond fee.

We are a… View more
We have one -two storage units that come available annually - one is available from today.

Large ground floor lockup storage unit
Storage unit holds a 3-4 bedroom lot of house furnishings (6m x 2.4m x 2.3m)
Standard Storage Rate: $249 per month (gst inclusive).
No admin fee or bond fee.

We are a friendly family run service, open 7 days a week, 2 minutes from Silverdale offramp.

- Safe
- Private location
- Ideal for business or personal
- Auto gates, CCTV 24/7 monitored, and RF card access
- Easy vehicle access and parking beside each storage unit
- Location is Wilks Rd West, 2 minutes from Silverdale offramp
- Contact: Tim (021) 355005
- Website: www.storeit4less.co.nz......

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK:
“Found Storeit4less, not only close to me but exactly what we needed. We rented a container for a few months and every aspect of dealing with Tim has been easy and plain sailing.
Thanks Tim, we will surely be using your services again.”
F Van Heerden

“Thank you so much Tim. It has been such an blessing to have the extra space to sort my life out at an extremely affordable price. Lovely, big, clean, dry and handy container, which I could load straight from car/trailer into my container, made the process fast and efficient. Felt like part of the family, safe and secure. Thank you again. Ta kime.”
K Evans

"We have been using Storeit4less for the past 18mths. The facilities are amazing, so close to the motorway, very safe and secure location. The storage containers are clean, tidy and easy to access as you can park right outside them. Tim has been such a pleasure to deal with, he is always happy to accommodate our requests and provides a service above and beyond what we expected. Would highly recommend Storeit4less to anyone needing short or long term storage for personal or business use”.
C & F Huia

"We recently moved our goods here.. best decision ever!
Professional, friendly and great service, clean, secure and highly recommended.
Thank you Tim for your friendly and helpful advice."
R Steyn

Image
1479 days ago

Sky Tower to fly white flags for mental health

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Three white flags will fly from the very top of the Sky Tower this week, to raise awareness about mental health in the construction industry.

SkyCity spokesperson Arron Money said the construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide in the commercial sector in New Zealand.

View more
Three white flags will fly from the very top of the Sky Tower this week, to raise awareness about mental health in the construction industry.

SkyCity spokesperson Arron Money said the construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide in the commercial sector in New Zealand.

“Flying the flags from the top of the Sky Tower is our way of acknowledging the problem and empowering the industry to do something about it. The flags are a visual reminder for workers to stop and have the courage to ask a mate if they are alright,” he said.

Fly the Flag is a campaign created by Mates in Construction - an organisation established to combat the high rate of suicide among construction workers in New Zealand.

As a mark of respect for the families who have lost loved ones to suicide, the Sky Tower will also be lit as large ribbon with colours of orange and gold on September 10 to support World Suicide Prevention Day.

Image
1470 days ago

Chef Des Harris joins NZSFW

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

We are delighted to welcome Chef Des Harris as culinary tutor to work alongside Chef Finn Gybel.
Des started his career in the kitchen of Wellington’s Logan Brown Restaurant with Al Brown and Steve Logan and moved to Auckland as executive chef of Clooney in 2006. In more recent years, Des has … View more
We are delighted to welcome Chef Des Harris as culinary tutor to work alongside Chef Finn Gybel.
Des started his career in the kitchen of Wellington’s Logan Brown Restaurant with Al Brown and Steve Logan and moved to Auckland as executive chef of Clooney in 2006. In more recent years, Des has been executive chef at the Hunting Lodge.

Here is Des with our diploma chefs and his first menu of Beef carpaccio with lemon thyme, black garlic mayo, pickled shallots, brown butter croutons

Goats cheese cappelletti with asparagus, Parmesan & brown butter

Sous Vide Lamb shoulder with Pumpkin molasses, Medjool date, puffed wheat & black olive

Chocolate sabayon tart with white chocolate yoghurt

1484 days ago

Former Auckland mayoral candidate John Palino to stand for parliament

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

John Palino has announced his intention to run in the 2020 general election despite not being in the country.

Palino, who is best known for his three unsuccessful campaigns for Auckland mayor, has signed on as a list candidate for the minor Tea Party.

But Palino is … View more
Hi neighbours,

John Palino has announced his intention to run in the 2020 general election despite not being in the country.

Palino, who is best known for his three unsuccessful campaigns for Auckland mayor, has signed on as a list candidate for the minor Tea Party.

But Palino is currently based in Florida, United States, after travelling to visit family at the end of last year and deeming it too dangerous to return due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

He says he will run his campaign from there and return if the Tea Party is “lucky and fortunate” to get enough votes.

The Taxpayers and Entrepreneurs Alliance formally registered earlier this year, and is running on a platform of support for business, opposition to capital gains taxes, opposition to recreational drugs, and embracing migration.

Palino was approached to stand by Tea Party co-leader John Hong, who ran alongside Palino in the Auckland race last year.

Do you think the fourth time is the charm for the once mayoral hopeful?

Image
1471 days ago

Poll: Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New … View more
Hamilton is up against current title holder Whanganui for this year’s most beautiful city award. The city has been the butt of jokes for years, but now boasts new laneways, public spaces that give access to and face the river, and plans for a theatre by 2022.
So you tell us - is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
Read the full story here.

Image
Is Hamilton New Zealand's most beautiful city?
  • 50.3% Yes, Hamilton has really turned itself around.
    50.3% Complete
  • 49.7% No, Whanganui should be voted most beautiful city again this year.
    49.7% Complete
749 votes
1471 days ago

Community Connects grants

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Have you heard about our Community Connects grants?

The grants help fund projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life, and support communities to prepare for an ageing population.

The fund makes one-off grants of up to $15,000. The grants … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Have you heard about our Community Connects grants?

The grants help fund projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life, and support communities to prepare for an ageing population.

The fund makes one-off grants of up to $15,000. The grants are open to any New Zealand council, community organisation, or registered non-profit organisation. Applications for our current funding round close on 9 October.

Our last funding round was a huge success and helped fund a range of different projects across the country, that had focuses like reducing loneliness and social isolation of older people, developing an age-friendly community plan and supporting people with dementia.

With the right planning and support, we can create environments where older people are valued, connected and able to participate in their community.

If you have an age-friendly project you are interested in getting funding for click here bit.ly...
Or if would like to learn more about how your community can become more age-friendly click here bit.ly...

Image
1470 days ago

Bushra our new stylist is fully qualified with many years of experience we welcome her to our team with her incredible skills with this amazing new client offer. She is available now while spots last.

Paula - Nicole - Carolyn - Lisa - Hannah and Nixi from Hairnow on Apollo Ltd

If you are needing a new look for winter and would love to have a new hairdresser....call our Hairnow Team on 478 5379 to have a chat with us about your Hair. We would love to meet with you and show you our salon.
Conditions apply with extra charges for toners or treatments which we will happily … View more
If you are needing a new look for winter and would love to have a new hairdresser....call our Hairnow Team on 478 5379 to have a chat with us about your Hair. We would love to meet with you and show you our salon.
Conditions apply with extra charges for toners or treatments which we will happily add on to your service. This offer is for 1 inch regrowth for Half head foils or Global colour. Extra charges apply for long or thick hair.

1479 days ago

Poll: Do you think Labour’s policy to slash paywave, credit card fees will help small businesses?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Labour is promising an end to expensive fees for things like paywave and card transactions.

The party wants to regulate Merchant Service Fees (MSF), which are high in New Zealand compared to other countries such as Australia.

These are fees charged by banks for services including card … View more
Labour is promising an end to expensive fees for things like paywave and card transactions.

The party wants to regulate Merchant Service Fees (MSF), which are high in New Zealand compared to other countries such as Australia.

These are fees charged by banks for services including card transactions and paywave, and force retailers to either absorb the hefty cost themselves, or pass it on to consumers.

Image
Do you think Labour’s policy to slash paywave, credit card fees will help small businesses?
  • 80.8% Yes
    80.8% Complete
  • 19.2% No
    19.2% Complete
915 votes
1470 days ago

What do you think of the Te Tai Tokerau candidates?

Denise Piper Reporter from North Shore Times

This year's candidates for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tokerau include Advance NZ Party co-leader Billy Te Kahika Jr, the America's Cup "basher" Moemoea Mohoawhenua (pictured), Māori Party social worker Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Labour's deputy leader, incumbent Kelvin Davis.… View moreThis year's candidates for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tokerau include Advance NZ Party co-leader Billy Te Kahika Jr, the America's Cup "basher" Moemoea Mohoawhenua (pictured), Māori Party social worker Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Labour's deputy leader, incumbent Kelvin Davis. What do you think of the line-up?

Image
1470 days ago

What do you think of the Te Tai Tokerau candidates?

Denise Piper Reporter from North Harbour News

This year's candidates for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tokerau include Advance NZ Party co-leader Billy Te Kahika Jr, the America's Cup "basher" Moemoea Mohoawhenua (pictured), Māori Party social worker Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Labour's deputy leader, incumbent Kelvin Davis.… View moreThis year's candidates for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tokerau include Advance NZ Party co-leader Billy Te Kahika Jr, the America's Cup "basher" Moemoea Mohoawhenua (pictured), Māori Party social worker Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Labour's deputy leader, incumbent Kelvin Davis. What do you think of the line-up?

Image
1472 days ago

80-odd years of CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!

Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village

A talented group of residents and staff (inspirees) from three retirement villages (Bert Sutcliffe Village, Logan Campbell Village and Murray Halberg Village) in Auckland, New Zealand have recreated the Music Video "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. With an average age of… View moreA talented group of residents and staff (inspirees) from three retirement villages (Bert Sutcliffe Village, Logan Campbell Village and Murray Halberg Village) in Auckland, New Zealand have recreated the Music Video "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake. With an average age of 80 years and a combined age of more than 2800 years it shows you can't stop the feeling!

Image
Top