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533 days ago

The most beautiful spot in every region of NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View more
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

527 days ago

Construction site land management completed by the team

Mike Power from Growth Maintenance

USE GROWTH MAINTENANCE FOR:
- Any tree, hedge or garden issue.
- First class service and results.

- Smooth communication and reliability.
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Growth Maintenance service property managers, investors and … View more
USE GROWTH MAINTENANCE FOR:
- Any tree, hedge or garden issue.
- First class service and results.

- Smooth communication and reliability.
- Consistent competitive pricing.
- Property peace of mind.
- Programmed maintenance.

Growth Maintenance service property managers, investors and private home owners throughout the greater Auckland region.

Get in touch today for expert advice and a free quote. Send an enquiry email to service@growthmaintenance.nz or give us a call on 09 281 0120.

530 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
527 days ago

Could the Waitākere Ranges become a dark sky park?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, parts of the Waitākere Ranges could be set to become an internationally recognised dark sky park if light pollution can be monitored.

Waitākere Ranges Local Board wants to apply for accreditation to gain international dark sky park status, but there are a number of steps to… View more
Kia ora neighbours, parts of the Waitākere Ranges could be set to become an internationally recognised dark sky park if light pollution can be monitored.

Waitākere Ranges Local Board wants to apply for accreditation to gain international dark sky park status, but there are a number of steps to address first.

An Auckland Council spokesperson said Arataki, Huia, Whatipū, Karekare, Piha, Anawhata and Te Henga were all good places in the area to see the dark sky.

Would you like to see the area get dark sky accreditation?

Read the full story at the link below.

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528 days ago

Alberton Vintage Market Day

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

The Alberton Vintage Market Day is a small, curated market of antique treasures and vintage gems! Fans of all things antique, vintage and retro will enjoy rummaging through the wares of 14 established dealers and expert fossickers. Goodies on offer include fine china, clothing, textiles, Crown … View moreThe Alberton Vintage Market Day is a small, curated market of antique treasures and vintage gems! Fans of all things antique, vintage and retro will enjoy rummaging through the wares of 14 established dealers and expert fossickers. Goodies on offer include fine china, clothing, textiles, Crown Lynn, crystal, silver, kitchen & tableware, decor, jewellery, accessories, retro knick-knacks and more!
Special guest nonagenarian eggcup collector Johnny Green will also be on site all day with his incredible egg-cup stall.

To sustain you while you shop there will be crepes, coffee, gelato, and Mummy's Yummys pop-up bakery serving homemade, traditional treats.

Alberton Vintage Market Day, 100 Mt albert Road. Sunday 8 October 2023, 11 am-3pm. Free entry to Market. Standard entry fee of $10 per adult and free for children and Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga members to look around the house.

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528 days ago

Make sure you don’t miss the next Art Battle!

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

6pm – Thursday 10 August - Wynyard Pavilion

Get charged up for an electrifying Thursday night, featuring live, pulse-pounding art!

Art Battle is the planet’s biggest live painting competition - across 50+ cities worldwide. And now it’s coming right here to Auckland!

Be a part of the … View more
6pm – Thursday 10 August - Wynyard Pavilion

Get charged up for an electrifying Thursday night, featuring live, pulse-pounding art!

Art Battle is the planet’s biggest live painting competition - across 50+ cities worldwide. And now it’s coming right here to Auckland!

Be a part of the energy, as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke.

12 artists, 3 rounds, 1 champion. Cast your vote. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every artwork created goes up for auction.

Hosted by MC Jules Craft, plus top DJ and a whole lot of artistic talent, it is sure to be a night to remember.

Artists, art and colour lovers.. are you ready?

Book your tickets today!

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528 days ago

Commercial Property Grounds Maintenance

Mike Power from Growth Maintenance

Grounds maintenance completed by the team - neat and tidy!

USE GROWTH MAINTENANCE FOR:
- Any tree, hedge or garden issue.

- First class service and results.
- Smooth communication and reliability.
- Consistent competitive pricing.
View more
Grounds maintenance completed by the team - neat and tidy!

USE GROWTH MAINTENANCE FOR:
- Any tree, hedge or garden issue.

- First class service and results.
- Smooth communication and reliability.
- Consistent competitive pricing.
- Property peace of mind.
- Programmed maintenance.

Growth Maintenance service property managers, investors and private home owners throughout the greater Auckland region.

Get in touch today for expert advice and a free quote. Send an enquiry email to service@growthmaintenance.nz or give us a call on 09 281 0120.

528 days ago

super-warm stylish black jacket

Lin from New Lynn

Going to the snow? This amazing multi-layered jacket was bought in Russia for their winter! As per photos it has a turn-up inner collar as well as an over-shoulders collar plus knitted wrists and bottom to prevent body heat escaping. Barely worn, Size Small Man or medium woman.

Price: $50



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Going to the snow? This amazing multi-layered jacket was bought in Russia for their winter! As per photos it has a turn-up inner collar as well as an over-shoulders collar plus knitted wrists and bottom to prevent body heat escaping. Barely worn, Size Small Man or medium woman.

Price: $50



For sale in New Lynn + 13 Other Neighbourhoods in Buy, Sell & Free Stuff

Price: $50

529 days ago

Could you spot the signs of a heart attack?

Heart Foundation NZ

Heart attack is a leading cause of death in New Zealand.
Learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. Don’t try to walk it off, wash it off or push through it. Make the right call, it may save your life.

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529 days ago

🎨 Before & After: Painting Windows 🖌️

Alta Painters from Alta Painters LTD

Check out this stunning before and after shot of this freshly painted window! 😍🪟 The transformation is simply incredible. Not only does the new paint add a touch of elegance to the entire space, but it also enhances natural light and gives the windows a rejuvenated look. A little paint can … View moreCheck out this stunning before and after shot of this freshly painted window! 😍🪟 The transformation is simply incredible. Not only does the new paint add a touch of elegance to the entire space, but it also enhances natural light and gives the windows a rejuvenated look. A little paint can truly make a big difference! 🌟
Book a free painting consultation with us in the button below.

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529 days ago

Waitemata Table Tennis Association Posters in Parrs Park?

Stephen from Glen Eden

Has anyone seen these posters-on-sticks that seem to have been plastered around Parrs Park in Oratia?

Is something going down at the Waitemata Table Tennis Association?

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530 days ago

builder require work

Ngaire from Sunnyvale

small building team requires work. immediate start
Licensed builder
phone Mark 0274-979-208
thank you

530 days ago

Garden need a tidy?

Mike Power from Growth Maintenance

Growth Maintenance can expertly help with tree and hedge pruning, reductions, structural corrections, establishment and removals.

Tree pruning and maintenance.
Hedge trimming and maintenance.

Tree and hedge reductions.
Hedge and tree structural corrections.
Hedge and tree establishment.
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Growth Maintenance can expertly help with tree and hedge pruning, reductions, structural corrections, establishment and removals.

Tree pruning and maintenance.
Hedge trimming and maintenance.

Tree and hedge reductions.
Hedge and tree structural corrections.
Hedge and tree establishment.
Hedge and tree removal.
Weed control.
Bamboo control.
Powerline clearance.
Garden clean outs and pruning.

Please try our seamless job engagement model by sending a works or quote request at growthmaintenance.nz.... You will get a same day confirmation of receipt of email giving an estimation of job engagement or quote delivery.

539 days ago

Dispute over pair taking too many mussels from Muriwai beach

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, an altercation about the number of mussels a couple had collected from Muriwai Beach is being investigated by police.

A video posted on social media showed a man confronting a couple who had loaded at least four bags full of mussels into the boot of a car.

According to … View more
Kia ora neighbours, an altercation about the number of mussels a couple had collected from Muriwai Beach is being investigated by police.

A video posted on social media showed a man confronting a couple who had loaded at least four bags full of mussels into the boot of a car.

According to Fisheries NZ, the daily limit for green-lipped mussels at Muriwai Beach was 25 per person.

Read the full story at the link below.

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530 days ago

Masterclass: Communicating Sustainability, 5 th September

Sustainable Business Network

Learn how to communicate sustainability effectively, authentically and impactfully. This practical one-day event will show you how to share your sustainability story and report progress, while avoiding the greenwash trap.

Topics include greenwashing, sustainability storytelling, sustainability … View more
Learn how to communicate sustainability effectively, authentically and impactfully. This practical one-day event will show you how to share your sustainability story and report progress, while avoiding the greenwash trap.

Topics include greenwashing, sustainability storytelling, sustainability reporting, media relations, AI, strategy, campaigns, best practice and more. Speakers include Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading sustainability communicators.

You’ll come away equipped with tools and knowledge you can apply to your business right away.

Auckland University of Technology, 5th September, 9am-5pm.

Early bird tickets on sale now.
Find out more

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