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Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1775 days ago

Setting your kids up financially, for life

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating how parents can best set their children up for financial security, particularly teaching them about spending and saving. We're on the hunt for advice, tips and stories from parents and families. Would you be willing to speak to us, or offer your two … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating how parents can best set their children up for financial security, particularly teaching them about spending and saving. We're on the hunt for advice, tips and stories from parents and families. Would you be willing to speak to us, or offer your two cents? You can reply to this post with a comment, or if you're happy to be interviewed, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1775 days ago

Household items

Micaela from Auckland Central

Hi there,

I have had a clear out and have a bunch of household items free to someone who could use them. I would like all to go in the same load so please done ask for 1 of the items only.

- drinking glasses (brand new - pack of 6 I think)
- side plates and dinner plates (good condition some … View more
Hi there,

I have had a clear out and have a bunch of household items free to someone who could use them. I would like all to go in the same load so please done ask for 1 of the items only.

- drinking glasses (brand new - pack of 6 I think)
- side plates and dinner plates (good condition some chips)
- 8 mugs (brand new)
- 4 big cafe style coffee cups
- some plastic salad/mixing containers
- an electric breville kettle
- some towels (unfortunately a lot of bleach marks from cleaning in shower otherwise good condition)
- 3 champagne flutes

Free

1775 days ago

Time for your next challenge?

New Zealand Police

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community every day, a career with New Zealand Police could be for you. We’re after people with all sorts of backgrounds and life experiences. So, why not use the skills you already have to become a police officer?

Take the … View more
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community every day, a career with New Zealand Police could be for you. We’re after people with all sorts of backgrounds and life experiences. So, why not use the skills you already have to become a police officer?

Take the first step at newcops.co.nz.
Find out more

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1775 days ago

You don’t need the guilt too!

The Mind Lab

Whether you can’t wait to get out of the house or dread going back to work, it’s hard to let go of that nagging guilt at leaving your kids.

If you leave your kids with us, we guarantee you’ll have one less thing to feel guilty about. Imagine being greeted by tired, happy, inspired young … View more
Whether you can’t wait to get out of the house or dread going back to work, it’s hard to let go of that nagging guilt at leaving your kids.

If you leave your kids with us, we guarantee you’ll have one less thing to feel guilty about. Imagine being greeted by tired, happy, inspired young faces at the end of the day - that’s reason enough to explore The Mind Lab @ MOTAT’s school holiday programme.


Bookings are now open for December 2019 and January 2020
Suitable for ages 7-12
Book now

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1776 days ago

WIN with your summer photography!

Canon NZ

There are six prizes up for grabs for this year's Canon Amateur Photo Awards. Get snapping, and you could WIN! Find out more

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1776 days ago

We still have over 100 tickets!

Six60 tour

We’re in the new year but our SIX60 competition is still going!

There are over 100 tickets that are yet to be claimed so there is plenty left to WIN. Don’t forget about the exclusive concert from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tours you could win for your neighbourhood.

To be … View more
We’re in the new year but our SIX60 competition is still going!

There are over 100 tickets that are yet to be claimed so there is plenty left to WIN. Don’t forget about the exclusive concert from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tours you could win for your neighbourhood.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here).

We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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1778 days ago

The top 10 streets you're most likely to get a parking ticket

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

More than 1.5 million parking tickets have been issued to Aucklanders in the past three years - and most of them were down to pure laziness, Auckland Transport says.

In 2018, AT dished out 503,891 parking tickets. That was less than in 2017 when 510,374 were issued, but 8,229 more than the amount … View more
More than 1.5 million parking tickets have been issued to Aucklanders in the past three years - and most of them were down to pure laziness, Auckland Transport says.

In 2018, AT dished out 503,891 parking tickets. That was less than in 2017 when 510,374 were issued, but 8,229 more than the amount issued in 2016.

Here's the top 10 streets where you're most likely to get hit with a parking ticket:

1. Princes St, CBD
2. Jellicoe St car park, CBD
3. Ocean View Rd, Waiheke Island
4. Federal St, CBD
5. The Māngere Town Centre
6. Queen St, CBD
7. Hobson St, CBD
8. Union St, CBD
9. Orakau Rd, Māngere
10. Customs St West, CBD.

Have you been caught out at one of these locations? Was it a genuine mistake, or were you being lazy?

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