Botany Downs, Auckland

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1163 days ago

What local business will you be supporting in Alert Level 3?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland will shift down to alert level 3 lockdown at midnight tonight.

Businesses will be able to operate using contactless options for ordering, pick-up, delivery and payment.

The financial blow of Covid-19 lockdowns on business has been harsh.

Are you planning to support a local … View more
Auckland will shift down to alert level 3 lockdown at midnight tonight.

Businesses will be able to operate using contactless options for ordering, pick-up, delivery and payment.

The financial blow of Covid-19 lockdowns on business has been harsh.

Are you planning to support a local business in alert level 3, and if so which one?

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1162 days ago

Where did you get your first takeaway coffee?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hey neighbours, welcome to alert level 3!

Cafes can operate but only for contactless pick-up or delivery.

Where did you get your first takeaway coffee?

Please post a photo and describe why you picked this place!

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1158 days ago

Digital Boost Live - App Launch

Digital Boost

Hi neighbours!

With daylight savings kicking in, we’ll have more hours in the day to make the most of our time outdoors.

So why not keep learning on the go! When you’re on your daily stroll or jog around the neighbourhood, it’s the perfect time to boost your digital knowledge with our … View more
Hi neighbours!

With daylight savings kicking in, we’ll have more hours in the day to make the most of our time outdoors.

So why not keep learning on the go! When you’re on your daily stroll or jog around the neighbourhood, it’s the perfect time to boost your digital knowledge with our brand new app - Digital Boost Live.

Our app has everything you need in the palm of your hand so you can keep learning from anywhere.

You'll remain logged in all the time and have access to exclusive podcasts with business and industry experts only available via our app. Notifications will keep you up to date with new content and competitions as soon as they land.

All our learning videos, downloadable summaries, cases studies, and Q&A sessions will still be there - perfect for small business owners looking for a practical way to keep learning while on the move.

Don't delay, download the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play and start learning today!

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1159 days ago

Beef, ordered from here

McDonald's

For delicious grass-raised beef New Zealand is the perfect combo. An ideal climate, lush pastures and innovative farming produces enough beef for Macca’s in New Zealand and around the world.

Our patties are 100% quality beef, and all that’s added is a dash of salt and pepper when cooked.
Find out more

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1159 days ago

Tyre Related services

Owner from Tyre City Botany

Good Afternoon All,

Just a quick note to advise you all that Tyrecity Botany is "Business as usual" during level 3 just a few precautionary steps put in place to keep our customers and staff safe.

Our hours are :
Monday to Friday 8am til 5pm
Saturday from 9am til 3pm &
Sunday from … View more
Good Afternoon All,

Just a quick note to advise you all that Tyrecity Botany is "Business as usual" during level 3 just a few precautionary steps put in place to keep our customers and staff safe.

Our hours are :
Monday to Friday 8am til 5pm
Saturday from 9am til 3pm &
Sunday from 10am til 2pm.

For any tyre/Wheel related needs please do not hesitate to pop into the store and we will be able to sort it out and get you back out onto the road safely.


Have a great weekend
Tyrecity Botany.

1160 days ago

Drink Yourself Health with Restore!

Restore

Coming soon to a grocery store near you, the Restore tonic range is the perfect healthy replacement to your afternoon tea or coffee. Bone broth is widely regarded as having a wealth of beneficial health properties and is a good source of protein and collagen.

At Restore Bone Broth, we understand… View more
Coming soon to a grocery store near you, the Restore tonic range is the perfect healthy replacement to your afternoon tea or coffee. Bone broth is widely regarded as having a wealth of beneficial health properties and is a good source of protein and collagen.

At Restore Bone Broth, we understand the desire to consume healthy foods that are free from chemicals and preservatives. This is why we have created clean, natural, flavour-rich broth that is packed full of readily absorbable nutrients to support the health of your gut and in turn the health of your entire body by boosting your immune system and reducing inflammation.

Our tonic range also include added herbs and spices that increase the beneficial effects … choose from Forever Beautiful, Active Vitality and Super Defence. Your body will love you for it!
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1160 days ago

Howick and NZ loses man of mana

Phil from Farm Cove

A mighty totara has fallen, with the passing of Waka Nathan, a legend of the Howick and Pakuranga community, and of Otahuhu, Auckland, Maori All Blacks, and New Zealand rugby and sport.
Waka was a much-loved man in our east community, and many a person benefitted from his wisdom, style and … View more
A mighty totara has fallen, with the passing of Waka Nathan, a legend of the Howick and Pakuranga community, and of Otahuhu, Auckland, Maori All Blacks, and New Zealand rugby and sport.
Waka was a much-loved man in our east community, and many a person benefitted from his wisdom, style and contributions in a rich and full life well lived.
He was a calm and friendly man with that famous smile always at the ready, and there will be a crowd – however isolated - toasting his legacy and their fond memories of him this weekend. It’s a shame they can’t congregate at Pakuranga United Rugby Club tonight, but it won’t be long before they do.
Waka carried great mana in our community and was very down-to-earth and happy to see people and have a chat anytime.
We rugby-centric kids who grew up in the 1970s at Eden Park knew Waka Nathan as an absolute legend of the game and were envious of our dads and grandfathers who had been able to see his whole playing career. At the time, he was the biggest name in Maori All Blacks rugby.
His was a spectacularly successful career with Otahuhu, who he won Gallaher Shields for with Mac Herewini; with Auckland in its golden Ranfurly Shield era in the 1960s under the leadership of coach Fred “The Needle” Allen, skipper Bob Graham and Wilson Whineray; of the Maori All Blacks, and the New Zealand All Blacks.
Nathan had the distinction of never being in a losing All Blacks test side, with the 14 internationals he played flanker in between 1962 and 1967 all won. He scored four tries.
All up, he wore the All Blacks jersey 37 times, represented NZ Maori in 17 appearances, and played 88 games for Auckland, with 51 points.
After hanging up his playing boots, he continued to be a constant positive force in Aotearoa rugby at all levels, from coaching to management, and administration to life memberships, such was the respect he held.
He was an excellent coach who improved the quality of Maori rugby in the 1970s. As a schoolboy, I was in a capacity crowd at Eden Park on a Wednesday afternoon watching his Maori All Blacks push the 1977 British and Irish Lions close, losing 19-21, in a thriller which, if my memory serves me right, halfback Sid Going scored three tries playing alongside his brothers, first five-eighth Brian and fullback Ken.
In Bob Howitt’s well-read book of 1975, New Zealand Rugby Greats, Nathan said: “I still see the Maori game as one of attack, with plenty of action, plenty of thrills.
“I encourage the boys to do their thing, but I also stress that you can’t run wild unless you get the basics right.
“In my day I got tired of coming off the paddock after a Maori match, getting patted on the back and being told ‘fantastic game’. It may have been, but we were always second.
“Now, I’m trying to produce fantastic games, but with us first and them second.”
I met Waka through journalism and interviewed him for different publications. It was also a great pleasure to have him as our guest of honour, with wife Jan, at the Howick Sports Breakfast we held for East FM, when we were known as Howick Village Radio, about a decade ago at The Good Home/Prospect of Howick.
Aotearoa New Zealand lost a great man of rugby today, and the Howick community lost a good friend and significant contributor. His departure, at age 81, is a sad loss.
Sincere sympathies and condolences to Waka Nathan’s family and friends. He will be greatly missed and always remembered fondly. - PJ

1160 days ago

New Neighbourhood Support Street Signs

Shelley Smithies from Howick Botany Neighbourhood Support

Great to see some of the new Neighbourhood Support street signs replacing the old faded ones in the local streets.
If you need some new signs for your street, then please ask your Street Coordinator to contact the Howick Botany Neighbourhood Support Group.
If you don't have a Street … View more
Great to see some of the new Neighbourhood Support street signs replacing the old faded ones in the local streets.
If you need some new signs for your street, then please ask your Street Coordinator to contact the Howick Botany Neighbourhood Support Group.
If you don't have a Street Coordinator, but want to find out what the role entails, then please contact us.
Email: howickbotanynhs@gmail.com

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1160 days ago

Need 16 mb or 32 mb CF card.

William & Dianne from Cockle Bay

Please help.

Negotiable

1160 days ago

It's that time of year again whānau...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Make sure to update any manual clocks (don't forget about our older neighbours who might need a helping hand) and have a wonderful spring weekend!

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1161 days ago

Textural tumblers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

These artfully crafted vessels have heaps of uses. Simple, inexpensive and totally on-trend – the hardest thing will be deciding which to create first and which Resene colours to use.

Find out how to create your own.

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1161 days ago

Make your move in 2022

Manukau Institute of Technology

Get real support, from real people, from day one when you are welcomed into the MIT whānau.

Together we'll take your passions and strengths and turn them into a rewarding career that makes a real difference.

Make it real at MIT. Come join us, where the best makers are made.
Learn more

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1161 days ago

Cash for your wrecked car. Support your local business

Universal Auto Parts

Universal Auto Parts are back in business under Level 3 restrictions. We maintain social distancing and wear masks while coming to pick your vehicle for a good value deal.

As a local Wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused Cars, Trucks, Vans and 4WD … View more
Universal Auto Parts are back in business under Level 3 restrictions. We maintain social distancing and wear masks while coming to pick your vehicle for a good value deal.

As a local Wrecker, we are happy to provide you with the best cash offer for your unused Cars, Trucks, Vans and 4WD vehicles. Nationwide pickup. Call today 0800 33 3317 or Text 021 303 903

Cars / Trucks / Vans / Buses & 4WD - Dead or Alive. Top cash paid for Cars / Trucks and we also sell parts for all makes and models at great price.

We pay upto $25000. Any cars, trucks, vans, buses & 4WD dead or alive. Same day pick up. Support your local business. Call today 0800 33 33 17 or visit our Neighbourly page.
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1161 days ago

On the move 💥

Michael Ellse from Team Michael Ellse - Ray White

🚨💥 We are back doing what we do best, like what you see?

You have the chance to make it yours.

Viewing limited under level 3 restrictions call us now to book a look at your next dream home 💥🚨

Definite Sale Required
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🚨💥 We are back doing what we do best, like what you see?

You have the chance to make it yours.

Viewing limited under level 3 restrictions call us now to book a look at your next dream home 💥🚨

Definite Sale Required

propertyshowcase.com/2at14-TakutaiAve

2/14 Takutai Avenue, Bucklands Beach

3 Beds | 2 Bath | 2 Car

Auction: October 11th, 2021 at 6:00PM

It's time to ignore all previous price guides as our owners have said its time to move on and are serious about selling.

For more information click on the link above or contact Michael Ellse on 021 978 344 or Victoria Carter-Ellse on 0272 749 172
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1162 days ago

Recipe: Prawn Laksa

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Laksa is a popular Malaysian coconut noodle dish. It is a fragrant, delicious and warming seafood dish. This dish is prepared by our Advanced cookery student Timmika prepared at home during the recent lockdown.

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