Birkdale, Auckland

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2033 days ago

Auckland International Cultural Festival

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, the Auckland International Cultural Festival is returning to the Mt Roskill War Memorial Park on Sunday for its 20th year.

We've put together everything you need to know about the day, including transport, accessible parking, food, music, entertainment and activities from over … View more
Hi neighbours, the Auckland International Cultural Festival is returning to the Mt Roskill War Memorial Park on Sunday for its 20th year.

We've put together everything you need to know about the day, including transport, accessible parking, food, music, entertainment and activities from over 50 different cultures.

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2032 days ago

Good condition nearly new

Zhenhua from Glenfield

Only $60

Negotiable

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2032 days ago

Looking for safe flea management?

Flee Flea

Flee Flea is a natural, non-toxic way you can help repel fleas and is also a good nutritional supplement - just sprinkle on your pets food daily.

Preventing fleas is much more effective than treating them and our products do just that!

Available to purchase for your pet online and from pet … View more
Flee Flea is a natural, non-toxic way you can help repel fleas and is also a good nutritional supplement - just sprinkle on your pets food daily.

Preventing fleas is much more effective than treating them and our products do just that!

Available to purchase for your pet online and from pet shops, health food stores and vets throughout New Zealand.

Here is some feedback from a happy pet owner:

"I have one dog and one cat who are flea sensitive and scratch and scratch. I have used Flee Flea for quite a while and find it excellent. You can even rub the powder through their coats if need be." - AG
Find out more

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2033 days ago

Kia ora Aotearoa, today is Gumboot Friday! 👢

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this … View more
For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this year's campaign. 👍👍

#GumbootUpNZ

2035 days ago

Your thoughts on street parking around North Shore Hospital

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Neighbourly members weighed in on whether Auckland Transport's changes to parking around North Shore Hospital are warranted.
About 82 per cent were against the changes and believed the free street parking gave hospital patrons more options, while 15 per cent believed the changes would improve … View more
Neighbourly members weighed in on whether Auckland Transport's changes to parking around North Shore Hospital are warranted.
About 82 per cent were against the changes and believed the free street parking gave hospital patrons more options, while 15 per cent believed the changes would improve street parking turnover. The other three per cent were undecided.
The Waitematā DHB, which manages North Shore Hospital, said it had no control of street parking arrangements outside its boundaries.

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2033 days ago

An attractive solution...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

Magazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. … View moreMagazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2033 days ago

Did you know AT Local is still well under its rideshare target?

Brad Flahive Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, the Devonport rideshare costs are nearly 200 per cent over budget. Local board member Mike Sheehy told Stuff the trial was a failure and it was financially irresponsible for AT to continue. How do you feel about the trial? Have you used it yet?

Please add NP if you do not wish … View more
Hi neighbours, the Devonport rideshare costs are nearly 200 per cent over budget. Local board member Mike Sheehy told Stuff the trial was a failure and it was financially irresponsible for AT to continue. How do you feel about the trial? Have you used it yet?

Please add NP if you do not wish your comment to be in print.

2033 days ago

Carpooling

Maryna from Birkdale

I am looking for passenger for share my car.
Every day I drive to the Albany shopping mall.
I am able pick you up from 9 to 9.30 from 50 Forrest hill road (preference) or any place (we can discuss) and take you to the Albany(any location in Albany )

2033 days ago

OPEN DAY Thursday April 11th

NZ College of Chinese Medicine

Secure your future in a rewarding and respected profession!

If you are interested in acupuncture, Chinese medicine or perhaps wellness and relaxation massage, this is your opportunity to find out more about the courses available at the NZ College of Chinese Medicine.

Come to our Auckland … View more
Secure your future in a rewarding and respected profession!

If you are interested in acupuncture, Chinese medicine or perhaps wellness and relaxation massage, this is your opportunity to find out more about the courses available at the NZ College of Chinese Medicine.

Come to our Auckland Campus OPEN DAY on Thursday 11th of April – enjoy a campus tour, obtain course information and if you wish, have free acupuncture services in our clinic.

(Phone the clinic on 09 969 4328 to make a reservation for treatment between 9am and 12noon - bookings are essential.)

The College is offering significant early payment refunds on Tuition Fees for all courses starting 22 July.

Contact 09 580 2376 for our course information.
Find out more

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2039 days ago

Poll: Do you support Auckland Transport's new paid/time restricted street parking near North Shore Hospital?

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours. On April 4, Auckland Transport will implement changes to on-street parks surrounding North Shore Hospital.
Road users will pay $1 per hour to park on Shea Terrace, Mary Poynton Crescent and part of Northcote Road, while other street parks will be time-restricted to two hours (see … View more
Hi neighbours. On April 4, Auckland Transport will implement changes to on-street parks surrounding North Shore Hospital.
Road users will pay $1 per hour to park on Shea Terrace, Mary Poynton Crescent and part of Northcote Road, while other street parks will be time-restricted to two hours (see map).
Auckland Transport said the changes will increase parking availability, enable parks to be shared between residents, commuters, hospital patrons and encourage the use of public transport.
We'd like to hear your thoughts: How will this affect you? Do you live on one of these roads? Are you a frequent hospital visitor who relied on free parking? [Please type 'NFP' if your comment is not for publication.]

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Do you support Auckland Transport's new paid/time restricted street parking near North Shore Hospital?
  • 15% Yes - The changes will prevent people from hogging street parks
    15% Complete
  • 82.3% No - The current street parking provides hospital patrons a free parking option
    82.3% Complete
  • 2.7% Undecided - Tell us in the comments
    2.7% Complete
293 votes
2033 days ago

Kaipatiki Active

Jill from Birkdale

Communtiy Event, Northcote enjoy

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2033 days ago

Island Bay Toilets Reopened:

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

Great news that work on the Island Bay toilets has finished and they have finally been reopened :)
Why were they closed for so long? There had been on-going leaks at the toilets for some time, so the toilet block was closed while investigations were carried out. It was found that the leaks were due… View more
Great news that work on the Island Bay toilets has finished and they have finally been reopened :)
Why were they closed for so long? There had been on-going leaks at the toilets for some time, so the toilet block was closed while investigations were carried out. It was found that the leaks were due to multiple breaks in the watermain running up alongside Island Bay Road. The decision was made to re-route the watermain away from the trees, however it was discovered that Chorus had a fibre optic cable in the area where the drilling would be carried out. This then required a permit to work near the Chorus cable, a new traffic management plan, and the supervision of a Chorus engineer on site to oversee the work.
Attached are a few photos (supplied) taken during the project.

2036 days ago

Consultation now open on "Dog Management Bylaw" changes

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

Consultation has now opened on changes to Auckland Council's "Dog Policy" and "Dog Management Bylaw".

Have Your Say (closes 10 May 2019):
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

While there are a number of positive changes, I have serious concerns about two of the proposed … View more
Consultation has now opened on changes to Auckland Council's "Dog Policy" and "Dog Management Bylaw".

Have Your Say (closes 10 May 2019):
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

While there are a number of positive changes, I have serious concerns about two of the proposed changes due to (i) unintentional changes being introduced, and (ii) the usurping of local boards from setting the rules in our local parks (similar situation to the proposed freedom camping rules).

Off-Leash vs On-Leash Rule:
The existing default rule for all parks is off-leash (under control at all times) with parks listed if dogs must be on-leash. The proposed rule flips this so that all parks are on-leash by default, with parks listed if they are off-leash.
I am concerned that errors will creep in with parks unintentionally switching from off-leash to on-leash if they are missed from the list. In the draft proposal, I identified 13 Kaipatiki parks that had been missed from the list. There are still errors in the proposed list, including incorrect park names and missing parks. I haven’t checked the lists for the 20 other local board areas.

Time & Season Rule:
This is the rule that applies to most beaches across Auckland and allows for different Summer/Winter times. The times and dates vary between local board areas, because most local boards went through a legal hearing process a few years ago to determine the rules that local communities were happy with. It is not a problem that there are different rules at different beaches, as long as those rules are signposted and online. After all, Local Boards were created to reflect local variation of our communities.
BUT Council is now proposing to undermine local boards and synchronise the time & season rules across Auckland. The proposal is to change the rules so that dogs are only allowed on beaches before 10am and after 7pm, from Saturday of Labour Weekend until 31 March (Summer rules).
* For Devonport-Takapuna beaches (inc Takapuna Beach, Milford Beach, etc), this would mean that dogs will be banned from beaches for 30mins more each evening (allowed from 7pm instead of 6:30pm).
* For Hibiscus & Bays beaches (inc Orewa Beach, Browns Bay Beach, Stanmore Bay Beach, etc) this would mean that dogs are banned during the day for one extra month (as they are currently allowed on beaches during the day from 1 March) and banned for 2 hours more each evening (allowed from 7pm instead of 5pm).
* For Kaipatiki beaches, this would mean that dogs must be on-leash during the day for one extra month and on-leash for 30mins more each evening (allowed off-leash from 7pm instead of 6:30pm).HOWEVER, after George Wood​, Julia Parfitt​ and I presented a number of concerns to the Regulatory Committee last month on behalf of the North Shore local boards, an option has been included in the consultation to allow local boards to have local variations. This would allow local boards to choose between the default rules or have their own rules, but this will require submissions in support of it.

Have Your Say (closes 10 May 2019):
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

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2033 days ago

North Shore Concert Band

Darrell Daglish from North Shore Concert Band

If any group or facility is looking for a variety concert performed by your local North Shore Concert Band, please let me know and I can send you all of the details about our music variety, costs etc.
We have around 35 members and great music!
Darrell Daglish
(021) 99 88 95

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