Albany, Auckland

1504 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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1504 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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1504 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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1504 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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1505 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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1505 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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1505 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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1506 days ago

New Vanities

Bath & Tile Ltd from Bath & Tile Ltd

We got range of new plywood & vanities:-
Showroom at 7B Douglas Alexander Parade Rosedale, Albany
or email- info@bathandtile.co.nz for more details

1506 days ago

Health Minister Chris Hipkins urges Aucklanders to wear face masks

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Health Minister Chris Hipkins is telling Aucklanders to wear a face mask as the city heads into an alert level 3 lockdown today.

“My advice to everyone watching this is: ‘Wear one’,” Hipkins told Stuff.

He said the Government was still working on legal issues around making… View more
Hi neighbours,

Health Minister Chris Hipkins is telling Aucklanders to wear a face mask as the city heads into an alert level 3 lockdown today.

“My advice to everyone watching this is: ‘Wear one’,” Hipkins told Stuff.

He said the Government was still working on legal issues around making masks compulsory.


A legal order under the new Covid-19 legislation would be issued on Wednesday. This would give legal effect to the alert levels in Auckland and the rest of the country.

Click here to read more.

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1506 days ago

Coronavirus three-day lockdown: what it means for Auckland

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

After 102 days without community transmission in New Zealand, there are now four new cases of Covid-19.

The source of the four new cases, which are based in south Auckland, has not yet been identified.

In an urgent press conference on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern … View more
Hi neighbours,

After 102 days without community transmission in New Zealand, there are now four new cases of Covid-19.

The source of the four new cases, which are based in south Auckland, has not yet been identified.

In an urgent press conference on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a three-day level 3 lockdown of the Auckland region, and urged anyone who is unwell to seek health advice and get a test. The rest of the country moves to level 2.

Click here to find out what we know so far about what the lockdown from midday today means for Auckland.

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1507 days ago

Semi Retired Driving Instructor Available $39 per hour

Steve from Albany

For more info call or text Steve on Ph: 027 3430869.

I established and used to own a well known driving school in Auckland. As a neighbourly gesture, I can take anyone for a one hour lesson in their own car for $39 per hour. Please feel free to ask any questions. During driving lessons we will … View more
For more info call or text Steve on Ph: 027 3430869.

I established and used to own a well known driving school in Auckland. As a neighbourly gesture, I can take anyone for a one hour lesson in their own car for $39 per hour. Please feel free to ask any questions. During driving lessons we will do 1: Driver observation and signalling at roundabouts 2: Lane changing procedures 3: Forward Parking 4: Three-point turns 5: Reverse Parallel Parking Procedures 6 : Flush Median Procedures 7: Gap Selection 8: 50 km/h - 60km/h zones and motorway driving etc. Bookings fill fast as I only do a few lessons a week now.

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1506 days ago

Special Price for Disinfection wet wipes and hand sanitisers!

Jo from Fernbaby New Zealand

$1.99 for Non-Alcohol Hand Sanitisers!
2.99 for 100ml Hand Sanitiser!
$3.99 for 80pc Disinfection Wet Wipes!

1507 days ago

Meet the Candidates Community Meeting

North Shore and Northcote Electorate Candidates

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