Birkdale, Auckland

735 days ago

Celebrate Christmas at LIFE!

Life

Christmas is a time for people to come together. In a divided world, the need for peace and reconciliation is greater than ever.

Peace with one another, peace with ourselves and ultimately, peace with God. We invite you and your whānau to come along to LIFE Central, a church to call home for … View more
Christmas is a time for people to come together. In a divided world, the need for peace and reconciliation is greater than ever.

Peace with one another, peace with ourselves and ultimately, peace with God. We invite you and your whānau to come along to LIFE Central, a church to call home for one of our Christmas services.

Discover and experience peace on earth on Christmas Eve and Day for a special time of carols, an encouraging message and much more!
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736 days ago

The Must-Give Christmas Gift!

Christmas Box

Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, … View more
Meeting an ever-increasing need in our communities, Christmas Box provides more than just food in a time of need, it also brings a reminder that there is a community of people who care.

We believe by alleviating some of the pressure that families feel at Christmas time through our food parcels, it will create a lasting impact that goes beyond a treat at Christmas.

For only $40 you can donate a Christmas Box to a family in need, providing not just practical help, but much deserved hope too.
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742 days ago

Poll: Should there be a parade for the Black Ferns?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our national women’s rugby team took out the Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a tense finale at Eden Park. The Black Ferns won the match by just three points taking home their sixth world title.

With public celebrations taking place following the All Blacks (men's) Rugby World Cup wins … View more
Our national women’s rugby team took out the Rugby World Cup on Saturday in a tense finale at Eden Park. The Black Ferns won the match by just three points taking home their sixth world title.

With public celebrations taking place following the All Blacks (men's) Rugby World Cup wins (2011 & 2015) as well as parades for the America's cup team, do you think similar celebration plans are needed for our winning Black Ferns women?

Should there be a parade for the Black Ferns?
  • 65.8% Absolutely, it's an event to be celebrated.
    65.8% Complete
  • 5.6% No, times are tough.
    5.6% Complete
  • 24.3% No need for a parade, but I'm still very proud of the Black Ferns.
    24.3% Complete
  • 4.2% I didn't know the Rugby World Cup was on?
    4.2% Complete
4366 votes
746 days ago

Bringing Christmas joy to Aucklanders in need

The Team from Auckland Council

We are supporting Auckland City Mission to bring Christmas joy to Aucklanders in need.

Collection points for food and gift donations will be set up at our service centres, libraries and pool and leisure centres from Monday 14 November until Friday 9 December, between 9am and 4pm.

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737 days ago

Gift yourself and a loved one

Sunday Star-Times

Hey Neighbours!

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Between now and 31 December, purchase a 3-month subscription to Sunday Star-Times for a friend, loved one (or yourself), and you'll receive a gorgeous soy candle selection worth $49 from Linden Leaves absolutely free.

Use promo … View more
Hey Neighbours!

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Between now and 31 December, purchase a 3-month subscription to Sunday Star-Times for a friend, loved one (or yourself), and you'll receive a gorgeous soy candle selection worth $49 from Linden Leaves absolutely free.

Use promo code 'Christmas' at the checkout to redeem this unmissable deal!

The team at Sunday Star-Times
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738 days ago

Skater clocks

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

Skate away! Turn an old skateboard into a handy clock with a little imagination and Resene paints.
Find out how to create your own.

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738 days ago

Sleep Soundly this Spring

Albany Heat Pumps

Keep bedrooms cool with unobtrusive ducted air conditioning.

Pead 50 Ideal for 3 bedrooms from $6,500

We are your local, authorized dealer of Mitsubishi & Fujitsu heat pumps, offering an extensive range of heat pumps at affordable prices to suit your style & comfort

Heat pumps … View more
Keep bedrooms cool with unobtrusive ducted air conditioning.

Pead 50 Ideal for 3 bedrooms from $6,500

We are your local, authorized dealer of Mitsubishi & Fujitsu heat pumps, offering an extensive range of heat pumps at affordable prices to suit your style & comfort

Heat pumps provide a cost effective way to keep your home warm and toasty in winter and cool in summer. We can help you find the best heat pump for your home's unique needs.

After helping hundreds of Auckland homeowners find the right heat pump, we're confident we can help you too.

Contact us today on for a free, no obligation quote
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738 days ago

Help Kiwi kids this Christmas

Variety

Shockingly, 93% of Variety families live with food insecurity every day. Let’s make Christmas day different for them.

Mia and Jade love Christmas, but their parents are struggling financially. “Christmas time brings a lot of stress. I want to put a good meal on the table and give my kids a … View more
Shockingly, 93% of Variety families live with food insecurity every day. Let’s make Christmas day different for them.

Mia and Jade love Christmas, but their parents are struggling financially. “Christmas time brings a lot of stress. I want to put a good meal on the table and give my kids a good and exciting Christmas but with bills and rent, our credit card is already maxed out,” Jenna says.

Please donate today to provide grocery support for struggling families this Christmas.
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739 days ago

Desilting of Onepoto Domain Ponds Underway

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

Council contractors have been hard at work segmenting the ponds at Onepoto Domain, and catching eels to relocate them safely to the stream while the ponds are desilted.
Work is now underway on desilting the ponds at Onepoto Domain, and should be completed before Christmas. During this work, the … View more
Council contractors have been hard at work segmenting the ponds at Onepoto Domain, and catching eels to relocate them safely to the stream while the ponds are desilted.
Work is now underway on desilting the ponds at Onepoto Domain, and should be completed before Christmas. During this work, the end of the carpark and turning circle will be fenced off to hold bins to store silt from the ponds.
The Kaipātiki Local Board asked for the ponds to be looked at again due complaints from the public on water quality and flooding issues. As a result, the following programme of work is now underway, primarily focused on the water quality:

* Removal of Raupo and silt at Northern Tributary (area E)
* Silt removal at Northern Inlet (area A)
* Silt removal around bridge (area B)
* Silt removal around outlet (area C)
* Silt removal around Western Side of Pond (area D)
* Outlet structure maintenance/cleaning (area F)
* Outlet pipe flushing (area G)

Sailboat Clubs:
I've had confirmation that the sailing groups that use the ponds should be unaffected, but if that needs to change that they will be provided with plenty of warning.

Future:
The Healthy Water department of Council has informed the Local Board that "The pond does not function effectively as a stormwater treatment device as it was not a purposely built stormwater treatment pond and won’t meet our current pond/wetland standards. Our opinion would be this pond requires further attention and redesign to meet GD01 standards, including the addition of an appropriate forebay and bathymetry, and possibly a new outlet structure and pipe. A planning assessment should be completed to size those features and could be an improvement in the future."

739 days ago

Two Eskdale Tracks Closed

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

Two of the main tracks in the Eskdale Reserve Network (Birkenhead Domain portion) are closed for a few weeks for repairs and drainage work.
Last week, a helicopter delivered materials onto the "yellow" tracks on the attached map. These tracks currently have loose aggregate on them to be … View more
Two of the main tracks in the Eskdale Reserve Network (Birkenhead Domain portion) are closed for a few weeks for repairs and drainage work.
Last week, a helicopter delivered materials onto the "yellow" tracks on the attached map. These tracks currently have loose aggregate on them to be spread over the surface and compacted, so are not safe to use. When work has been completed on track #1, it will be reopened while work continues on track #2.
The "green" tracks will remain open during the project.

739 days ago

Bistro Menu Cook

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Fantastic dishes served by our Diploma students for the Bistro Menu Project where they plan, design and cost out a menu that would suitable for a contemporary Auckland bistro/restaurant.
In the practical part of this assessment, they must then prepare and serve two entrees, two mains and one … View more
Fantastic dishes served by our Diploma students for the Bistro Menu Project where they plan, design and cost out a menu that would suitable for a contemporary Auckland bistro/restaurant.
In the practical part of this assessment, they must then prepare and serve two entrees, two mains and one dessert to two of the guests, seated in our dining room.

Here are some of the dishes from the dinner -
• Steak tartare
• French Onion soup
• Garlic prawn salad
• Caramalised apple crumble with vanilla ice-cream
• Chocolate Lava cake with berry sorbet
• Blueberry Mousse cake

739 days ago

🚚 Free donated furniture pick-up 🚚

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Did you know that within Auckland we have the ability to provide a free pick-up service for furniture and large household donations? From Wellsford to Pukekohe, give us a call!

If you have anything you no longer need for the Summer, or if you're having a clear out ready ahead of your … View more
Did you know that within Auckland we have the ability to provide a free pick-up service for furniture and large household donations? From Wellsford to Pukekohe, give us a call!

If you have anything you no longer need for the Summer, or if you're having a clear out ready ahead of your festive gatherings this Christmas/New Years, please kindly consider giving us a call 💙

It's best to book in advance as our schedule can fill-up pretty quickly. For Auckland residents please call 📞 0800 77 22 23

Free

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740 days ago

Mattress Journey, When to Buy and How Long to Hold

Jay from Beds4U Glenfield

Sleep is one of the most important aspects of human health. Without quality sleep, our bodies are not able to heal and rejuvenate themselves, and our brains struggle to process emotions and store memories.
One of the biggest factors in getting a good night’s sleep is the comfort of your … View more
Sleep is one of the most important aspects of human health. Without quality sleep, our bodies are not able to heal and rejuvenate themselves, and our brains struggle to process emotions and store memories.
One of the biggest factors in getting a good night’s sleep is the comfort of your mattress. If you regularly wake up with muscle or joint stiffness, interrupted sleep, or your mattress is making more noise than usual then it's time to replace and refresh.

Experts recommend a change of mattress every 8-10 years, so if you haven't changed your mattress within those years then now is a good time to do so.

Investing in your dream sleep can pay a huge factor for your health, and once you’ve found the right mattress the thought of replacing it will be the last thing on your mind.
A mattress is a long-term hold, not a life-long hold.

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740 days ago

North Shore Concert Band - Pumphouse Theatre - Tuesday November 22

Darrell Daglish from North Shore Concert Band

The North Shore Concert Band is again putting on a great concert at the PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna, on Tuesday November 22 @ 7.30pm.
I can drop off any tickets if you you wish'
Adults $20

Seniors/Children $15

Darrell

021 99 88 95

FestivitiesConcertPoster2022.pdf Download View

740 days ago

Leather Queen bed base Free GONE

Unchen from Birkdale

Much loved leather queen bed base is ready to move to a new owner it does need some TLC, with some restoring she'll be good as new. Pm me if you interested.

Free

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