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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.

1821 days ago

Decadent DIY gifts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

A beautifully decorated box filled with aromatic tea makes a lovely gift for someone who enjoys a cuppa.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1822 days ago

Give the gift that keeps on giving

Mags4Gifts

This Christmas, save up to 30% off your favourite magazine titles like NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden, TV Guide and many other magazine titles.

Visit Mags4gifts or call 0800 624 444 to order! Sale ends Boxing Day 2019.

T&Cs apply.
Order now

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1822 days ago

Fresh Newmarket Store? We can help with that.

Countdown Supermarkets

Great news – your new local Countdown is now open, with even more of what you love!

Come down and check it out at Level 3 Westfield. Open 7am – 10pm, 7 days a week.
Find out more

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1822 days ago

Free oil heaters

Fabio from Herne Bay

I have two oil heaters to give away. They work perfectly, though one has one wheel missing.

Free

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1822 days ago

Sale Street and Wellesley Street intersection improvements

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

We want your feedback on the proposed improvements for the intersection of Sale Street and Wellesley Street. Following the trial makeover, we are proposing a permanent solution which will include a signalised intersection to encourage safer vehicle speeds and improve accessibility for pedestrians. … View moreWe want your feedback on the proposed improvements for the intersection of Sale Street and Wellesley Street. Following the trial makeover, we are proposing a permanent solution which will include a signalised intersection to encourage safer vehicle speeds and improve accessibility for pedestrians. Find out more and have your say by Sunday 8 December.

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1822 days ago

KEA Kids News: On the red carpet at the NZ Music Awards

Reporter Stuff

In today's news, Kurawaka Morrison, 11, hits the red carpet at the New Zealand Music Awards.

KEA Kids News is current affairs for kids by kids. Our young reporters find stories that connect with 7 to 11-year-olds to help tackle tough issues in ways you can share with your whole family. Find… View more
In today's news, Kurawaka Morrison, 11, hits the red carpet at the New Zealand Music Awards.

KEA Kids News is current affairs for kids by kids. Our young reporters find stories that connect with 7 to 11-year-olds to help tackle tough issues in ways you can share with your whole family. Find out more
here.

1822 days ago

Consumer NZ says nine out of 20 sunscreens don't provide protection they claim

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Does the sunscreen you use offer the protection it claims on the label?

Consumer NZ has found nine out of 20 sunscreens they tested do not.

To read more, click here.

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1822 days ago

Owha the leopard seal up to her old tricks

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Owha's back! Auckland's resident leopard seal took a suspected bullet to the face a few weeks back, which had a lot of people worried.

Luckily it looks like she's pulled through, if a video of her frolicking in Westhaven Marina is anything to go by (click the … View more
Kia ora neighbours, Owha's back! Auckland's resident leopard seal took a suspected bullet to the face a few weeks back, which had a lot of people worried.

Luckily it looks like she's pulled through, if a video of her frolicking in Westhaven Marina is anything to go by (click the link to view).

Thanks to Crispin Middleton from Seacology NZ for the video - he watched her playing for 20 minutes on Wednesday morning and said she looked happy and well.

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1825 days ago

Drunk and disorderly at Friday Jams - what did you see?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, thousands of people crammed into Western Springs on Sunday night for Friday Jams - which meant throngs of drunk people filling the streets afterwards, with reports of people urinating on people's property, obstructing traffic and loud and antisocial behaviour. Did you see … View moreKia ora neighbours, thousands of people crammed into Western Springs on Sunday night for Friday Jams - which meant throngs of drunk people filling the streets afterwards, with reports of people urinating on people's property, obstructing traffic and loud and antisocial behaviour. Did you see anything? Comment below or email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

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1822 days ago

Government plan to improve accessibility in housing draws skepticism from disability advocates

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours,

Advocates are skeptical of a government promise to increase the accessible housing stock after an “opportunity was ignored” in the Building Act reforms.

Do you think the government is serious about addressing the shortage of accessible homes?

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