Beach Haven, Auckland

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Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View moreSubscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View moreCalling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now! Nominate Now

Auckland's most prolific parking warden issued thousands of tickets

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, an Auckland parking warden has issued more than 14,000 tickets and towed more than 400 cars in the space of a year.
The warden, who had only been working for Auckland Transport for 18 months, racked up the highest amount of revenue, $744,644, for the Council-owned company from March… View moreHi neighbours, an Auckland parking warden has issued more than 14,000 tickets and towed more than 400 cars in the space of a year.
The warden, who had only been working for Auckland Transport for 18 months, racked up the highest amount of revenue, $744,644, for the Council-owned company from March 2019 to March 2020. Read the story below:

Auckland businesses ram-raided, offenders still on the run

Danielle Clent Reporter from North Shore Times

Two businesses on a street on Auckland’s North Shore were ram-raided overnight. Police said inquiri…

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Barista - Part One

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Looking to become a Barista? Learn essential coffee making skills, espresso recipes and more over 3 weekday evenings or one weekend.
3, 4, 5 Aug from 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm or 8, 9 Aug from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Global Friends, a coffee group for newcomers and locals around a guest speaker.

laura from Auckland North Newcomers Network

New in the area?
Drop off the kids at school, come to your Beach Haven Community House, find out what's happening in the Community and share a cup of tea or coffee with others just like you!
Our guest speaker tomorrow comes from the Waitemata District Health Board. Come and meet her, she … View moreNew in the area?
Drop off the kids at school, come to your Beach Haven Community House, find out what's happening in the Community and share a cup of tea or coffee with others just like you!
Our guest speaker tomorrow comes from the Waitemata District Health Board. Come and meet her, she speaks English and Mandarin.

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The smart and comfy  LATTICE adjustable office chair comes in black, with a black fabric seat. The arms give good support, while the back and head rest use mesh material for comfort, and style. LATTICE's base is set on 5 castor wheels for … View more50%off- excellent office chair
Only 155, it was 299

The smart and comfy  LATTICE adjustable office chair comes in black, with a black fabric seat. The arms give good support, while the back and head rest use mesh material for comfort, and style. LATTICE's base is set on 5 castor wheels for easy movement -wherever it's needed. The usual functions of up/down, tilt and revolve are all part of the kit..
* Adjustble headrest with up and down function
* special design back rest
* Fibreglass mixture frame
* Single mechanism with tilting back with right position knocking
* The usual functions of up/down, tilt, and revolve, are all part of the kit
 
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W 61 D66 H49*66/120
 
*Very easy assembly needed.

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This week’s AMI Kind Neighbours are Grant and Annette, nominated by Olga Reid from Stoke.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping … View moreNeighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping and taking me to the dentist when I broke my dentures and had no way of getting them mended. When I needed help in an emergency they were there for me reattaching the connections under my bed which I could not get to.They have taken me to doctors appointments and helped when I needed help in the house after a fall and when my Medic Alarm has been activated.”

HMNZS Aotearoa: Largest ever Navy ship commissioned in emotional ceremony

George Block Reporter from North Shore Times

Political commitment to climate change faces first test soon

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The political will in Auckland to tackle global warming will have its first big test in coming months when councillors consider the case for raising public transport fares. Should they freeze? Read the story below: