Albany, Auckland

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

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2049 days ago

Slop on some sunscreen - even on cloudy days!

The Team from

As we head into our final days of beautiful sunshine it's a good time to remember that even cloudy days can cause UV damage.

So be sun smart and slop on some sunscreen!

Check out mythbusters from SunSmart NZ using the link below.

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2049 days ago

58 Anzac Day services cancelled in Auckland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There would be just 26 services across the region, down from 84 in 2018, Auckland Council has said. Decisions to cancel or consolidate services had been made following discussions with the police and the Returned and Services Association.

Confirmed Anzac Day services are:

Dawn Services
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There would be just 26 services across the region, down from 84 in 2018, Auckland Council has said. Decisions to cancel or consolidate services had been made following discussions with the police and the Returned and Services Association.

Confirmed Anzac Day services are:

Dawn Services
• Wellsford
• Warkworth
• Browns Bay
• Waikumete Cemetery
• Waiheke
• Auckland Domain
• Pukekohe
• Howick
• Papakura
• Manukau Memorial Gardens

Civic Services
• Warkworth
• Browns Bay
• Silverdale
• Waikumete Cemetery
• Onehunga
• Waiheke
• Point Chevalier
• Auckland Domain
• Ōrākei
• Great Barrier Island
• Mt Wellington
• Pukekohe
• Waiuku
• Howick
• Ōtāhuhu
• Papakura

Times and detailed information, including transport services and event locations are still being finalised.

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2049 days ago

Auckland Anzac Day events finalised

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A revised schedule of Anzac Day commemorative events for Auckland has been announced.

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2050 days ago

How to Grow Flowers: our 75th anniversary special

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

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2050 days ago

Looking for folding wooden picnic table

Norma from Albany

Hi, if anyone has a wooden folding picnic table to sell, please let me know. I can't seem to find something like this in the stores...

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2050 days ago

#BERBA is on again!

Soljans Estate Winery

Join us on Easter Saturday, 20th April – Monday, 22nd April to celebrate the once a year traditional BERBA harvest celebration, proudly brought to you by the famous West Auckland-based Soljans Estate Winery. Mark the dates out in your diaries!

Grape stomping, barrel rolling races, tasting of … View more
Join us on Easter Saturday, 20th April – Monday, 22nd April to celebrate the once a year traditional BERBA harvest celebration, proudly brought to you by the famous West Auckland-based Soljans Estate Winery. Mark the dates out in your diaries!

Grape stomping, barrel rolling races, tasting of “Novo Vino” (fermenting grape juice), winery tours led by Tony Soljan, folk dance, live music, great Croatian delicacies and new wine available to try from the Cellar Door.

Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more details.

#Berba Croatian Harvest Celebration @ Soljans Estate Winery
Easter Weekend: April 20th, 21st & 22nd (closed Good Friday).
Find out more

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2050 days ago

Join us for our Alofa Concert

Neighbourly

Leading Pacific performers will unite for the Alofa Concert on Thursday 11 April at 7pm at the Vodafone Events Centre to show their love and solidarity for New Zealand’s Muslim community.

The Alofa Concert is open to all and will raise funds for the ‘Our People, Our City’ fund, which was … View more
Leading Pacific performers will unite for the Alofa Concert on Thursday 11 April at 7pm at the Vodafone Events Centre to show their love and solidarity for New Zealand’s Muslim community.

The Alofa Concert is open to all and will raise funds for the ‘Our People, Our City’ fund, which was set up by the Christchurch Foundation helping those affected by the Christchurch attacks.

It will feature iconic Pacific artists including Parris Goebel and the Royal Family, Amitai Pati from Sole Mio, Che Fu, Annie Crummer, Jamoa Jam, Lavina Williams, Poetik, Raze and TJ Taotua. #letloveprevail
Buy tickets now

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2050 days ago

Poll: Anzac Day

Tracey Neighbourly Lead from Schnapper Rock

Anzac Memorials - lot of controversy at the moment with a lot of events being cancelled.

Anzac Day
  • 90.9% We need to celebrate and remember those that fought for us
    90.9% Complete
  • 9.1% Hold a memorial locally .. and where
    9.1% Complete
  • 0% Give in to terrorism
    0% Complete
11 votes
2050 days ago

Basement renovations

Tim from Cain Built ltd

'Turn Up The Base' - With A Basement Renovation.

Last week we talked about building up to create more space in your home. This week we discuss building down.



A basement renovation is without doubt one of the best ways to add extra usable space to your home. In many cases it is more … View more
'Turn Up The Base' - With A Basement Renovation.

Last week we talked about building up to create more space in your home. This week we discuss building down.



A basement renovation is without doubt one of the best ways to add extra usable space to your home. In many cases it is more cost-effective than adding another storey, which can require strengthening of the lower levels - and on our hilly Auckland roads, there are plenty of houses with untapped potential sitting beneath them.



Read more in our blog here buff.ly...

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2050 days ago

Book Launch Party! This Sunday 3 pm

Linus from Unsworth Heights

You are invited…
Book Launch PARTY!
OutRAGEous: them wild manic hippy years

Readings and enactments of scenes from the novel
Coffee/ tea and bikkies
Discounted paperback copies of the book available

This humourous fictional biography, based mostly on true events from my life, is a comical tale… View more
You are invited…
Book Launch PARTY!
OutRAGEous: them wild manic hippy years

Readings and enactments of scenes from the novel
Coffee/ tea and bikkies
Discounted paperback copies of the book available

This humourous fictional biography, based mostly on true events from my life, is a comical tale of a young American who evolves from serious student to fun-loving hippy to political exile to folk minstrel to spiritual seeker.
By Linus Treefoot

Sunday 14 April 3:00 Glenfield Library, 90 Bentley Ave., Glenfield
Family and friends all welcome
For info phone 021 0228 7262

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2051 days ago

Pet carer around Coatesville

Trish from Coatesville

Is there anyone around the Coatesville area who looks after lifestyle block animals when the residents are away? We will getting into campervanning more these days but I worry about our animals!
We have chickens, turkeys, a goose and 3 sheep.
Feeding once a day and checking/filling water is all … View more
Is there anyone around the Coatesville area who looks after lifestyle block animals when the residents are away? We will getting into campervanning more these days but I worry about our animals!
We have chickens, turkeys, a goose and 3 sheep.
Feeding once a day and checking/filling water is all that would be needed. We are on the main road through Coatesville.
Message Trish. Thanks!

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