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376 days ago

Watch the colours fly with A Taste of Art Battle!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

As Art Battle Auckland has joined the international arena, with 60+ cities competing worldwide, ArtWeek in the City bring you A Taste of Art Battle.

There will be two easels back to back, for a flavour of high energy, fast paced, competitive live art painted with Resene paints with spot prizes throughout the evening. The audience decides - and its winner stays on!

And in a strange twist of creative mayhem, anyone can enter. Are you willing to take on our Art Battle artists?

Get involved, or remain a spectator, as the paintings are created in front of your eyes! All artworks will be available for quick sale.

Head along to Panama Social on Lorne Street and step up to the Art Battle easels!

12 October 5-10pm

At Panama Social on Lorne Street

This is a free event, all welcome.

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

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Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
  • 68% Yes
    68% Complete
  • 28.8% No
    28.8% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
1546 votes
10 days ago

Six tips for improving security around your home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.

2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.

3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.

4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.

5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.

6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property

Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.

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4 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 24.5% Yes
    24.5% Complete
  • 74.8% No
    74.8% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
2213 votes