Albany, Auckland

Got something to swap or sell?

Got something to swap or sell?

Head to Market if you need to buy or list uniforms, books or bikes.

45 days ago

Poll: Should the second harbour crossing be a bridge or tunnel?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The government is prioritizing building a second crossing additional to the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

What's your preference? Bridge or tunnel?

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Should the second harbour crossing be a bridge or tunnel?
  • 41% Bridge
    41% Complete
  • 56.9% Tunnel
    56.9% Complete
  • 2.2% Other - I'll share below
    2.2% Complete
735 votes
41 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village

FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Don’t miss joining us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, … View more
FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Don’t miss joining us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.

*Participating villages only, terms and conditions apply.

Click read more for more information.

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52 days ago

Poll: Would you use a pet cemetery?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dave Stephens has created a pet cemetery on his land.

The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way.

Is a local pet cemetery something … View more
Dave Stephens has created a pet cemetery on his land.

The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way.

Is a local pet cemetery something you think you would use? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you use a pet cemetery?
  • 31.3% Yes
    31.3% Complete
  • 67.2% No
    67.2% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1873 votes
42 days ago

Outdoor bean bag

Anahi Neighbourly Lead from Unsworth Heights

Outdoor but has always been used inside only. Pick up from Unsworth Heights.

Price: $20

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63 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for pears?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the April issue.

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42 days ago

Come to a Dilworth School open day

Dilworth School

Join us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class … View moreJoin us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class facilities, discover more about our curriculum and learn about our day school options for Years 7, 8 & 9*.

Open days:
Junior Campus
23rd March, 2pm
18th May, 2pm

Senior Campus
30th March, 2pm

Register for open days online
* Available for Year 9 from 2026
Learn More

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44 days ago

Warm room available in Baview

Michele from Bayview

Beautiful, tranquil room to rent in Bayview. (Approximately 15 minutes from AUT)
Lovely, warm, fully furnished bedroom in tranquil setting, with stunning views, surrounded by bush and wonderful birds.
Carport parking and private entry through sliding door.

If you are tidy, quiet and … View more
Beautiful, tranquil room to rent in Bayview. (Approximately 15 minutes from AUT)
Lovely, warm, fully furnished bedroom in tranquil setting, with stunning views, surrounded by bush and wonderful birds.
Carport parking and private entry through sliding door.

If you are tidy, quiet and responsible I would love to hear from you. Reference required if possible.
Available from 29 March.
Rent: $220 including expenses (wifi, electricity and water)

45 days ago

Affordable independent living Ultimate Care Rosedale Village

Ultimate Care Group

One Bedroom Garden Apartment for $370,000 special price. Ground floor, north facing with own patio leading to a mature garden, resident parking available. Learn More

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45 days ago

Transform Your Old Clothesline into a Stylish Garden Feature with Resene

The Team from Resene ColorShop Albany

Turn a tired old clothesline into a stylish garden feature that brings joy to the chore of getting your washing out in the sun. Finish in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Crowshead. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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46 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time,… View more
FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.

*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
Learn More

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48 days ago

Neighbourly Q&A: Consumer rights with CAB's Andrew Hubbard

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.

Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.

A little bit about Andrew:
Dr … View more
What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.

Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.

A little bit about Andrew:
Dr Andrew Hubbard is deputy chief executive of Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CAB) and loves working for the CAB so much that he’s been there for more than fifteen years.

Andrew believes in the difference people can make working together in the community and loves being able to support the work of the more than 2000 CAB volunteers across the motu. Andrew’s background is in policy and he’s been actively involved in consumer issues for the fifteen years he’s been at the CAB.

Andrew and the CAB team are ready to answer your questions about your consumer rights. This might be questions about when you can get a refunds, your rights when buying via Facebook or overseas, product delivery issues and what to do if a retailer won't sort a problem out for you.

Andrew is here live on Wednesday from 9.30am for your questions.

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47 days ago

What's your go-to crowd-pleasing school lunch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?

Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, … View more
We've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?

Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, let's brainstorm!

Share your favourite lunches from your school days or the go-to meals your kids love! Perhaps we can come up with a menu of crowd-pleasing school lunches...

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47 days ago

Easter Theme Floral Workshop - Sun 23rd March

Adrian from Albany Heights

Kerry-Lynn Mitchell will be running one of her awesome 2hr workshops again at 0930 on the 23rd March.

Kerry has 40years experience in the trade, so possesses a wealth of knowledge and will give you all the basics to create your own arrangements (plus a few tricks and tips she's learned … View more
Kerry-Lynn Mitchell will be running one of her awesome 2hr workshops again at 0930 on the 23rd March.

Kerry has 40years experience in the trade, so possesses a wealth of knowledge and will give you all the basics to create your own arrangements (plus a few tricks and tips she's learned along the way).

A fun and interactive way to spend a pleasant morning at the Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens.

Please see the attached pdf for further details (booking is essential as numbers are limited).

Easter Floral Workshop.pdf Download View

47 days ago

Indoor Orchids for sale

Anahi Neighbourly Lead from Unsworth Heights

$10 each. Pick up from Unsworth Heights. There are 7 in total, different sizes and colors.

Negotiable

47 days ago

From Antarctica to the Outback

Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village

For Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is … View moreFor Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is no barrier to discovery. Just as Sir Edmund Hillary pushed the limits of exploration, residents of his namesake village continue to chart their own extraordinary journeys.

“We’ll keep travelling for as long as we can,” says Rodnie.

Click read more for the full story.

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