Freemans Bay, Auckland

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

947 days ago

Tipsy pot tower

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

Brighten up any garden corner, balcony or deck; paint pots using Resene paints and plantwith perennial herbs or cascading flowers. Find out how to create your own.

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947 days ago

Repair Cafe Saturday 12 March, at Une-Deux Cafe from 11am to 2pm

Wendy from Freemans Bay

It's time to get that item fixed rather than throwing it away!

Repair Cafés are events where you can bring broken or damaged items and locals volunteer their time and expertise to fix them for you for no charge. The idea is to encourage the concept of Repair-Renew-Reuse.

It is all part … View more
It's time to get that item fixed rather than throwing it away!

Repair Cafés are events where you can bring broken or damaged items and locals volunteer their time and expertise to fix them for you for no charge. The idea is to encourage the concept of Repair-Renew-Reuse.

It is all part of the circular economy which is what Doughnut Economics is all about.

Une-Deux Café holds them on the second Saturday of every month. The café gives us the space for free. You can show your appreciation by buying a coffee or some delicious food.

Our experts do their best to fix:

- Small electrical appliances (like kettles, toasters, lamps, radios etc)
- Clothes (patching, hemming, let in or out)
- Computer and electronic problems diagnosed (software & hardware); and sometimes fixed too
- General items, including toys, glued, nailed, screwed, stitched or checked for mechanical faults
And we have DIY people who are just clever at seeing at what is wrong with something and knowing how to fix it.

Please be aware that repairs are done upstairs, so all items must be small enough to carry in your arms. Note also that the area is not suitable for children, for health and safety reasons.

One of the special aspects of a Repair Café is that you get to stay with the repairer while your item is being fixed. You may even learn how to fix it yourself next time.

From past experience, about 70% of items are successfully repaired. If you are happy with your repair, donations / koha gratefully received to help fund future Repair Cafés.

There is usually plenty of parking in surrounding streets.

At our Repair Cafés, everyone (repairers, organisers, café staff) will be double vaccinated. You will need to show your Vaccine Pass and wear a mask. So we will all feel safe and protected.

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947 days ago

Green/Yellow Budgie (male)

Pia from Grey Lynn

This name Joy (feel free if you want change it name :) ) because head always up and down. 20 bucks or offers are welcome. He's healthy and we wanted reduce nosies due competition over female...

Pick up - Grey Lynn, Sefton Avenue.
Text 0275196613 Only.

Price: $20

947 days ago

Couch and/ or chairs

Ashleigh from Grey Lynn

Couch $100 chairs $50 each solid oak

Price: $100

947 days ago

Wasp Wipeout is back!

Wasp Wipeout

This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.

If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s … View more
This year's award-winning Wasp Wipeout campaign is now underway and once again we're appealing to anyone who wishes to get involved with the campaign by volunteering their time to help lay bait in wasp-ravaged areas.

If spare time is a rarity - not to worry! This year’s Givealittle page is now live and we’re aiming to fundraise $25,000 for the Tasman Environment Trust. All money raised will go towards the purchase of bait and bait stations to continue and expand wasp control operations.

Find out more about this destructive pest by reading through our new interactive feature on Stuff which explores the tools we have in the fight to rid wasps from New Zealand for good.
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948 days ago

Hidden Treasures! 🎁

Graeme Dingle Foundation

With multiple fundraising events cancelled over the past few years, we have decided to get creative and ask you to have a hunt for your Hidden Treasures!

We want you to find new or near new items around the house such as an old iPhone sitting in a drawer - any goodies we could sell to raise … View more
With multiple fundraising events cancelled over the past few years, we have decided to get creative and ask you to have a hunt for your Hidden Treasures!

We want you to find new or near new items around the house such as an old iPhone sitting in a drawer - any goodies we could sell to raise money for the Foundation. Send us a message or head to our website with the goodies you have found and we'll help with the rest!

Shoutout to Trade Me who has come on board and waived all the success fees for this fundraiser - every little bit counts! 💚

If you want to find out more, click on the link below!

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948 days ago

FREE IRONING BOARD

Helena from Morningside

Full size ironing board in good nick. Barely used :)
Text me on 021905990 Pick up Morningside Drive

Free

949 days ago

Poll: How should our kerbside rubbish collection services be paid for?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau.

Auckland Council is looking to scrap bin tags in parts of Auckland.

The bin tags – or a pay as you throw (PAYT) system – were rolled out in West Auckland, Papakura and on the North Shore between 2017 and 2018.

Rather than paying for kerbside rubbish collection as … View more
Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau.

Auckland Council is looking to scrap bin tags in parts of Auckland.

The bin tags – or a pay as you throw (PAYT) system – were rolled out in West Auckland, Papakura and on the North Shore between 2017 and 2018.

Rather than paying for kerbside rubbish collection as part of their rates, residents in these areas purchase bin tags from supermarkets, council service centres and libraries, and attach them to their bin on rubbish collection day.

The bin tags were part of the council’s strategy to achieve its goal of zero waste to landfill by 2040, with one standard sized bin (120L, bin tag cost $4.25) fitting the equivalent of, and removing the need for, two plastic rubbish bags.

The council had planned on rolling out this system across the entire region, however it now believes it is too expensive to operate and lacks the financial incentive needed to make people reduce their waste.

Now, it is proposing to move the entire region to a rates-funded collection service, with the choice of three rubbish bin sizes to cater to different household needs and costs.

If the proposal to goes ahead, it is estimated Aucklanders will pay $314 per year for their rubbish, recycling and inorganic collection. Including food scraps collection, this will cost $375.

If the entire region moves to a PAYT system, it is expected each household would spend $353 on bin tags each year, or $415 including food scraps collection. This estimate is based on the current average collection rate of a household with a standard 120L bin.

Consultation on the matter will begin on February 28. So, what do you think should happen?

Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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How should our kerbside rubbish collection services be paid for?
  • 34.6% Bin tags make me consider what I send to landfill
    34.6% Complete
  • 40.2% Rates-funded collection is easier than using bin tags
    40.2% Complete
  • 19.9% Rates-funded collection, but bin tags available for those with little waste
    19.9% Complete
  • 5.4% Undecided - tell us in the comments
    5.4% Complete
784 votes
948 days ago

Love food, hate waste? Apply for a grant today

The Team from Auckland Council

Are you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?

We’re giving away $50,000 to help Aucklanders make it happen.

Apply for a grant now: bit.ly...
Applications are open until 28 February.

Find out more about the … View more
Are you passionate about food and sustainability? Do you have a great initiative on how to reduce food waste in Auckland?

We’re giving away $50,000 to help Aucklanders make it happen.

Apply for a grant now: bit.ly...
Applications are open until 28 February.

Find out more about the grants: bit.ly...

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948 days ago

Learn English for free.

DynaSpeak Auckland CBD

Kia ora

If you’re looking to improve your English – we’ve got you covered!

• You want that promotion at work or just get a job … but lack confidence with
-job interviews
-writing CVs
-dealing with people on the phone
View more
Kia ora

If you’re looking to improve your English – we’ve got you covered!

• You want that promotion at work or just get a job … but lack confidence with
-job interviews
-writing CVs
-dealing with people on the phone

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• You plan to go to uni, but you’re not confident -
-about speaking in group discussions
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• You just want to feel more comfortable using English …
-to meet friends
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-to write to these people

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• If online study is your goal, you will…
-improve your online writing skills
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-develop a network of friends online to supporting each other’s learning experience
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All this at DynaSpeak!

• or if you prefer face-to-face learning, you will …
-practice what you learn in class with your classmates
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-work in groups on projects that help develop writing, reading, listening, and speaking skills
-build friendships while learning English

We have the know-how and experience to help you!
Visit us on www.dynaspeak.ac.nz...

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949 days ago

Finance provider risk management...

Speirs Finance

A prudent business risk management strategy can be to spread your exposure with more than one funding partner, which may protect your business from the stress of one provider controlling all your assets and funding.

This can be an especially important strategy in funding critical growth phases … View more
A prudent business risk management strategy can be to spread your exposure with more than one funding partner, which may protect your business from the stress of one provider controlling all your assets and funding.

This can be an especially important strategy in funding critical growth phases and help preserve your traditional funding lines. Specialist funders can provide finance or lease options that are matched to the life of assets, their intended use and be sensitive to your specific business needs.

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949 days ago

washer and dryer for sale - excellent condition

Genevieve from Ponsonby

perfect set up for a starter pack for students getting settled in or for those just moving in , we got redundant set up as we bought a washer and dryer in one combo. happy to sell these very cheap to get someone started .
80 nzd for a washer few years old and dryer ( bit older ) both in mint … View more
perfect set up for a starter pack for students getting settled in or for those just moving in , we got redundant set up as we bought a washer and dryer in one combo. happy to sell these very cheap to get someone started .
80 nzd for a washer few years old and dryer ( bit older ) both in mint working condition and not too energy intensive .
pick up ponsonby

Price: $80

949 days ago

Discover Auckland’s greatest walks

The Team from Auckland Council

Looking to stretch your legs around the region? For your next adventure, check out one of Auckland’s great walks.
#AKLSummerisCalling

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950 days ago

Read our Kōwhai magazine online

In this summer edition, find inspiration from conscious living leaders like artist David Trubridge who takes inspiration from nature and the founders of Naturebox, Blair and Ollie who want to help Kiwis sustainably grow food. We meet Ryman residents Ross and Eleanor who love to explore Aotearoa … View moreIn this summer edition, find inspiration from conscious living leaders like artist David Trubridge who takes inspiration from nature and the founders of Naturebox, Blair and Ollie who want to help Kiwis sustainably grow food. We meet Ryman residents Ross and Eleanor who love to explore Aotearoa whenever they can. Find out more

950 days ago

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