Birkdale, Auckland

Baby Bouncer

Elerie May from Hillcrest

Baby Bouncer. Almost new.
Please pick up Hillcrest

Message if interested. Thanks
$20

SOLD

Price: $20

Bed-side Co-Sleeper SOLD

Elerie May from Hillcrest

Teeny Weeny Cozi Sleeper with free baby play gym

A padded mattress with soft quilted sides and a ventilated drop side
ensures your baby's comfort during the night. The drop side allows you
to comfort and breastfeed your infant with ease, promoting a peaceful
and relaxing night for both parent… View moreTeeny Weeny Cozi Sleeper with free baby play gym

A padded mattress with soft quilted sides and a ventilated drop side
ensures your baby's comfort during the night. The drop side allows you
to comfort and breastfeed your infant with ease, promoting a peaceful
and relaxing night for both parent and baby.
Suitable from birth up to 9kg
Five position height adjustment
Padded mattress with soft quilted sides
Ventilated drop side
Allows you to comfort and feed baby with ease
Full height: 82cm, Width: 70cm including extended leg, Length: 94cm

Please pick up Hillcrest
Message if interested. Thanks
$160

Price: $160

Will you use the fare free public transport this month ?

Todd Niall Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi Neighbours, if you fancy some free tripping around, mark Sunday June 23 in your calendar. Auckland Transport is making that day fare-free to mark 100 million trips being taken inside a year. Will you ride ?

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Are your daughters looking for an after school activity?

Judy from Glenfield

Are your daughters aged 7 or 8 years old and are they looking for an after school activity where they can have fun, make new friends and learn new skills? Due to some of our Brownies (NZ Girl Guides) flying up to Guides we have vacancies in our Brownie Unit. We meet on a Monday night at Stancich … View moreAre your daughters aged 7 or 8 years old and are they looking for an after school activity where they can have fun, make new friends and learn new skills? Due to some of our Brownies (NZ Girl Guides) flying up to Guides we have vacancies in our Brownie Unit. We meet on a Monday night at Stancich Reserve on Ocean View Road, Hillcrest (just up from Simply Fresh) from 5.30pm to 7pm. You are welcome to come along and visit us to see what we do, just please let me know first so we can plan to have enough of each activity for everyone. Thanking you

Winter can be painful for pets with arthritis - here's how to spot the symptoms

Brad Flahive Reporter from North Shore Times

For our precious pets, winter can be a painful season as sore joints affect their quality of life an…

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Poll: Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC data suggests that an increasing number of kids are injuring themselves on the sports field, with a 60% surge in sports-related injuries for kids aged 10 to 14 over the past decade.

Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

• Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
• Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
• No, it’s more important kids are active

Vote View Results

• 18.2% Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
  18.2% Complete
• 32.5% Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
  32.5% Complete
• 49.3% No, it’s more important kids are active
  49.3% Complete

1219 votes

The hunt is on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this month's magazine, we've got a special competition. We're looking for a houseplant hero! We're already seeing some amazing early bird entries, but perhaps your collection is even better? Let's see! Click through to find out how to enter.

A record crowd at the school community Disco

Pankaj from Glenfield

The Community Disco at Bayview Primary School on May 31.

Simple Buildings, Designed Well

The Groves

The Groves Homes is a collection of newly constructed Terraced Homes & Apartments located in Glendene, Auckland. The development was designed to be a small community and built on the original Palmers Plant Barn site, which had operated on the site since 1912. The Groves at 4155 Great North … View moreThe Groves Homes is a collection of newly constructed Terraced Homes & Apartments located in Glendene, Auckland. The development was designed to be a small community and built on the original Palmers Plant Barn site, which had operated on the site since 1912. The Groves at 4155 Great North Road, Glendene is a mixed-use development encompassing all you need at your doorstep whilst still providing the seclusion of a modern residential enclave. There is a 24hr Anytime Fitness, BestStart Childcare, food, café, & light retail also located on site.

The Development boasts 3 types of Homes - The Percy, The Jones & The Palmers which all vary in size and price, and will appeal to families, young professionals, investors and your lock up & leave residents. Move in date is expected in early November and requires a 10% Deposit which will secure your new home now. 1 Bedroom homes start from $399,000 & 2 bedroom from $549,000, and 3 bedroom from $689,000.

The show home & office is located on-site & open in the weekends from 1-3pm or by appointment if that doesn’t work for you. If you have any further questions or want further information, please get in touch below.

William Koreman
www.thegroves.co.nz
e. william@matvin.co.nz
p. 021 075 5656 Book an appointment

Have you received one of these "disturbing" letters?

Nicole Lawton Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, several people across Auckland have received handwritten letters from someone claiming to be in contact with the letter recipient's deceased children. The situation is understandably distressing for those targeted. Have you, or anyone you know, received one of these letters?
… View moreHi neighbours, several people across Auckland have received handwritten letters from someone claiming to be in contact with the letter recipient's deceased children. The situation is understandably distressing for those targeted. Have you, or anyone you know, received one of these letters?
Please state "NFP" (not for publication) if you don't want your comments published.

Air rifle shooting at Whangaparaoa Golf Club sends players running for cover

Charlotte Carter Reporter from North Shore Times

Are you good at taking photos?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi Aucklanders. Today marks the start of the Auckland Festival of Photography, with exhibitions being held at galleries around the region. Anyone with access to a camera, including phone cameras, has the opportunity to take part in the festival with the Nikon Auckland Photo Day competition. Just … View moreHi Aucklanders. Today marks the start of the Auckland Festival of Photography, with exhibitions being held at galleries around the region. Anyone with access to a camera, including phone cameras, has the opportunity to take part in the festival with the Nikon Auckland Photo Day competition. Just take a photo at any time on June 8 that showcases your slice of Auckland. The photo can be anything you want, including snaps of friends and family. All entries will be stored in a unique archive that currently has over 15,000 photos dating back to 2004. An exhibition of last year's top 30 entries is on display at the waterfront of Te Wero Island.
[Photo credit: 'Queens Street' by Murray Cammick, on display at Black Asterisk.]

How does the rise in water charges affect you?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours. From July, water and wastewater prices are going up in Auckland. For an average three-person household, the price hike will increase the water and wastewater charges by $2.30 a month. How will the rise in prices affect you? What do you think the additional money you have to fork out … View moreHi neighbours. From July, water and wastewater prices are going up in Auckland. For an average three-person household, the price hike will increase the water and wastewater charges by $2.30 a month. How will the rise in prices affect you? What do you think the additional money you have to fork out would be better spent on?
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Kid thermos drink bottles

Christine from Birkenhead

- The bottle in Grey/Green is Thermos brand.
- The Green/red one is in other brand, but with a brand new changeable top.
- The third one is just a normal bottle
- All has been washed.
- There are some scratches outside, but doesn't affect using. Good for daycare etc.

-- From … View more- The bottle in Grey/Green is Thermos brand.
- The Green/red one is in other brand, but with a brand new changeable top.
- The third one is just a normal bottle
- All has been washed.
- There are some scratches outside, but doesn't affect using. Good for daycare etc.

-- From pet/smoke free home

Price: $12

Severe thunderstorms, tornado possible for upper North Island

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Area: Auckland
Valid: 8:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Northeast gales gusting 100 km/h in exposed places.
Changes: The Watch for northeast winds has now been upgraded to a Warning. However between 9pm Wednesday and 6am Thursday, west to southwest winds are expected to rise to gale and may … View moreArea: Auckland
Valid: 8:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Northeast gales gusting 100 km/h in exposed places.
Changes: The Watch for northeast winds has now been upgraded to a Warning. However between 9pm Wednesday and 6am Thursday, west to southwest winds are expected to rise to gale and may approach severe gale in exposed places and a Watch is in force.

Rain accumulation may approach short duration Warning criteria in some places. Localised downpours and squally thunderstorms are possible.

Area: Northland
Valid: 6 hours from 6:00am to 12:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Rain accumulation may approach short duration Warning criteria in some places. Localised downpours and squally thunderstorms are possible.

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