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1310 days ago

Identifying car

Tom from Northcote

Dear Neighbourly hive-mind, Can someone please identify the make and model of this (ugly) car that rear-ended me the other day as I was turning on College Road? I managed not to get it identified. Thank you. T

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1309 days ago

Garage sale

Halah from Milford

Today from 11 to 1pm
2/41 Quebec Rd, Milford

Negotiable

1309 days ago

1st Auckland Cavell Guide Unit Set to Celebrate Centenary

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such … View more
One of the first girl guide units to be formed in Auckland is gearing up for its centenary.

The 1st Auckland Cavell Girl Guide Unit turns 100 in July and is seeking old girls to join the celebrations.

A social afternoon is planned for July 3, kicking off at 2pm with past guiding activities such as knot tying and marking arm slings.

Guests will be treated to afternoon tea and a birthday cake before photographs are taken of the girls.

The day will end with a singalong around the campfire.

The next day, a church parade will march through St Andrews Church, Epsom, where the unit has been meeting since 1921.

Parishioners are invited to a morning tea after the procession.

The unit, initially known as the St Andrew's Peace Scout Group, is believed to be the first guide company which has kept going since it was launched.

It all started when eighteen-year-old Mona Burgin wrote to the Dominion chief scout Colonel Cosgrove, a New Zealand Boer War veteran, asking about Girl Peace Scouts.

He arranged to meet her in Queen St, Auckland and wrote she would recognize him by the red flower in his buttonhole.

Soon after the meeting Burgin formed the troop on July 6.

Girl Peace Scouts wore khaki uniforms and the St Andrews troop wore a red open-ended tie.

In 1923, the Dominion Council became affiliated with the original Girls Guides Association in London.

*Former unit members can email cavellgirlguidesnz@gmail.com for details of the centenary.

1310 days ago

MOTHERS DAY GIFTS - Upcycled Handpainted Glass bottles

Stephanie from Northcote

These empty wine bottles have been given a second chance to shine all while helping reduce waste on our precious planet.

They are cleaned thoroughly & then each one hanpainted from scratch with unique designs & then filled with a cork style LED string light set making it the perfect gift … View more
These empty wine bottles have been given a second chance to shine all while helping reduce waste on our precious planet.

They are cleaned thoroughly & then each one hanpainted from scratch with unique designs & then filled with a cork style LED string light set making it the perfect gift for any occasion.

These beautiful creations of art can be used as a decor piece at home or the office, so why not give us a buzz to see what we could make for you.
You can visit us on FB: www.facebook.com... or send a message on here for orders.
*Price per bottle $40 + Shipping($9 within NZ)

*Bottle shape may vary depending on the different wine bottles we recycle to use*

Price: $40

1310 days ago

Shellfish ban at Cockle Bay begins

Neighbourly.co.nz

Gathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.

Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.

In a statement, Fisheries New … View more
Gathering shellfish in Auckland's Cockle Bay is no longer permitted, as a year-round ban on collection comes into force tomorrow.

Fisheries New Zealand enforced the closure after research showed a significant drop in the number of large cockle in the area.

In a statement, Fisheries New Zealand's manager inshore fisheries north, Jacob Hore, said that this ban was in place to help the population recover and will be reviewed after a period of three years.

"We use the best available science and information to determine if changes are required to management settings to ensure our fisheries remain sustainable. This information, along with feedback through public consultation, shaped our advice to the Minister for Oceans and Fisheries on his decision to implement a full year-round closure at Cockle Bay/Tuwakamana," he said.

What you need to know:

- There is a ban on gathering any intertidal shellfish including cockles, green lipped mussels, oysters, crabs, limpets, starfish, periwinkles, whelks, barnacles, and snails.
- Signs have been updated and fisheries officers will be regularly patrolling the area.
- The closure will be reviewed after three years.

Fisheries NZ is encouraging beach-goers who see any suspicious activity to report it to 0800 4 POACHER (0800 47 62 24)

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1310 days ago

Devonport Peninsula eNews May

Holly Houston from Devonport Peninsula Trust

Follow the link below to get a full run down on what's happening in our community this May!
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1311 days ago

We Say/You Say: Water Conservation

The Team from Community News

Hi Auckland,

What are your water-saving hacks?

Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.

Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the … View more
Hi Auckland,

What are your water-saving hacks?

Water restrictions for the city are to remain in place until August, and similar bans on water use may return next summer.

Watercare is set to ask council to remove restrictions on outdoor water use, if rain forecasts, the state of the region’s storage lakes, and a new supply boost all eventuate as hoped.

Watercare said Aucklanders had significantly cut water use, and the biggest supply boost – another 50 million litres a day from the Waikato River – should be available from August.

Presently, Auckland's dams are 51.4 per cent full compared with an average of 76.6, and Auckland's water usage is more than 10 per cent lower than Watercare had estimated.

Share your saving tips below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community paper.
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1311 days ago

Brother Laser Printer

Sacha from Takapuna

Black Brother Laser Printer / Copy / Scan
Mono - Black & White print & copy. Scans in colour.
Model - HL - L2380DW

All in working order. Good condition.
Needs new toner - Brother TN2315 High Yield Toner Cartridge which is available from the Warehouse Stationary.

To arrange pick up from … View more
Black Brother Laser Printer / Copy / Scan
Mono - Black & White print & copy. Scans in colour.
Model - HL - L2380DW

All in working order. Good condition.
Needs new toner - Brother TN2315 High Yield Toner Cartridge which is available from the Warehouse Stationary.

To arrange pick up from me at Takapuna.

Price: $40

1311 days ago

Freedom Furniture - Pewter Wardrobe Unit

Sacha from Takapuna

Freedom Furniture Wardrobe Unit
Pewter - sturdy metal frame on wheels with hanger, bottom shoe storage & 3 hard metal shelves for extra storage.
Great for storage, can hold loads & ideal for a studio or apartment with limited wardrobe space.

Dimensions:
Height including wheels = 168cm
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Freedom Furniture Wardrobe Unit
Pewter - sturdy metal frame on wheels with hanger, bottom shoe storage & 3 hard metal shelves for extra storage.
Great for storage, can hold loads & ideal for a studio or apartment with limited wardrobe space.

Dimensions:
Height including wheels = 168cm
Length = 135cm
Width = 37cm

Comes with all nuts, bolts & hooks which slot onto the frame to hang more gear!

Primo condition. Has been unused in storage for 10 years.
To arrange pick up from Takapuna or my storage unit at Mt Roskill.

Price: $200

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1311 days ago

WARNING Moth Plant pods!!

Hilary from Hauraki

The seed pods of this nasty pest plant are maturing now, and will soon release hundreds of seeds that are carried long distances by the wind www.weedbusters.org.nz...
Remove the pods (carefully - wear gloves to protect yourself from the irritating sap..) and put them in the rubbish, not your … View more
The seed pods of this nasty pest plant are maturing now, and will soon release hundreds of seeds that are carried long distances by the wind www.weedbusters.org.nz...
Remove the pods (carefully - wear gloves to protect yourself from the irritating sap..) and put them in the rubbish, not your compost bin.

Pull up the root if you can, or cut the vine near the ground. Dab a blob of herbicide gel (if you have that) on the freshly-cut stump.
More advice on dealing with moth plant on the S.T.A.M.P Facebook page: Society Totally Against Moth Plant

1311 days ago

Heartbeats Takapuna Meeting

Trent Lash from

Heartbeats is a community-based cardiac support group for heart event survivors, their families and whanau.

It is supported by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at the North Shore Hospital and also works closely with the Heart Foundation NZ.
We are very inclusive and welcome ALL heart event … View more
Heartbeats is a community-based cardiac support group for heart event survivors, their families and whanau.

It is supported by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit at the North Shore Hospital and also works closely with the Heart Foundation NZ.
We are very inclusive and welcome ALL heart event survivors to come along and learn about heart disease and heart health management from the experiences of those who are on the same journey.

Heartbeats meets at the Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna, on the first THURSDAY of each month, at 10:00am and we have regular guest speakers from the medical, pharmacy, physiotherapy and psychotherapy/counselling healthcare communities.

NEXT MEETING is Thursday the 6th May, at the Mary Thomas Centre, and our guest speaker is one of Auckland's leading dietitians, Anna Sloan, Reg. Dietitian, who will be discussing heart healthy diets and the important nutrients for heart health after a heart event: as well as the impact of medications in our dietary requirements.

Come along, bring a friend, and learn how to deal with and manage your heart health journey!

Contact for more information: Trent at 0220 606 199 or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com... 476099493155288/

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1311 days ago

OFFICE CHAIR

Sharon from Milford

Price Negotiable.

Black office chair with blue back.
In reasonable condition and is about 6 years old.

text Sharon
021 225 8757

Negotiable

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1311 days ago

FREEDOM FURNITURE DINING CHAIRS x 8

Sharon from Milford

Price Negotiable.

8 x high-back dining chairs upholstered in a soft red.
They are about 14 years old and have served us well, but do not fit in our new home.
Very comfortable and would come up well with a can of upholstery cleaner.

There is some movement within the frames. They need tightening to… View more
Price Negotiable.

8 x high-back dining chairs upholstered in a soft red.
They are about 14 years old and have served us well, but do not fit in our new home.
Very comfortable and would come up well with a can of upholstery cleaner.

There is some movement within the frames. They need tightening to get a longer life out of them. Perhaps someone handy or with chair repair experience could fix.

text Sharon
021 225 8757

Negotiable

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1311 days ago

OAK DINING TABLE - EXTENDABLE

Sharon from Milford

Price Negotiable.

Dimensions:
Length: 1030mm - extends to 1410mm or 1790mm |
Depth: 900mm |
Height: 760mm.

Has a beautiful oak wood grain.… View more
Price Negotiable.

Dimensions:
Length: 1030mm - extends to 1410mm or 1790mm |
Depth: 900mm |
Height: 760mm.

Has a beautiful oak wood grain.
It is in relatively good condition with some varnish wear.
Would respond well to a light sand and varnish.

(Chairs selling also - refer separate post)

text Sharon
021 225 8757

Negotiable

1311 days ago

Need any junk removed?

Ruth Boyes from Junk Run Ltd

If you have any inorganic rubbish or junk to get rid of please give us a call for a free estimation.
021 586 544

We will sort and load everything - ensuring as much as possible is gifted to local charities or community groups or recycled.

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