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!

967 days ago

Dangers of payment holidays on asset loans & other funding | Speirs Finance

Speirs Finance

Anyone would jump at the chance for a free holiday and at the onset of COVID-19 and during the initial extended lockdown, many did just this when offered payment holidays on asset loans, finance agreements and other forms of funding. This applied to both personal and business finance to provide … View moreAnyone would jump at the chance for a free holiday and at the onset of COVID-19 and during the initial extended lockdown, many did just this when offered payment holidays on asset loans, finance agreements and other forms of funding. This applied to both personal and business finance to provide some financial relief in a time of great uncertainty with a high degree of market disruption.

And just as COVID-19 has changed our view on holidays and travel and there are new risks to consider when holidaying, the same applies to finance any form of asset loan. Finance payment holidays generally took the form of either:

967 days ago

Celebrating our Little Bird community in Tāmaki Makaurau...

Little Bird Kitchen

Hello neighbours! We'd love you to come and experience what world class plant-based eating can be like.

So here's a wee gift from us to you. Simply visit our beautiful Summer Street café and mention that you saw this ad on Neighbourly and we'll give you $5 off any order over $20.… View more
Hello neighbours! We'd love you to come and experience what world class plant-based eating can be like.

So here's a wee gift from us to you. Simply visit our beautiful Summer Street café and mention that you saw this ad on Neighbourly and we'll give you $5 off any order over $20.

Little Bird Kitchen, 1 Summer Street, Ponsonby. Offer available until the end of February. Limited to one discount per customer.

See you soon, the Little Bird Kitchen team
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967 days ago

Ashamed to go back to school

Variety

Going back to school without a school uniform or necessary supplies can make a child feel ashamed. Some kids avoid going to school altogether to escape the shame. Even if they go, they are so embarrassed, it knocks their confidence and makes it hard to learn.

You can help a child start the … View more
Going back to school without a school uniform or necessary supplies can make a child feel ashamed. Some kids avoid going to school altogether to escape the shame. Even if they go, they are so embarrassed, it knocks their confidence and makes it hard to learn.

You can help a child start the school year with everything they need to be confident and focused on learning. Send them to school with a uniform, shoes, stationery and anything else they need by sponsoring a Kiwi kid with Variety. We’ve been helping Kiwi kids all around New Zealand for 30 years.
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968 days ago

Heathcotes – your sleep specialists.

Heathcote Appliances

Start your day with a good night’s rest. At Heathcotes we’ve got the perfect bed for everyone, no matter your sleep preferences.

Shop our range online or visit our Hamilton City & Te Rapa stores to speak to a team member about the perfect bed for your needs.

Find your nearest store … View more
Start your day with a good night’s rest. At Heathcotes we’ve got the perfect bed for everyone, no matter your sleep preferences.

Shop our range online or visit our Hamilton City & Te Rapa stores to speak to a team member about the perfect bed for your needs.

Find your nearest store here.

The Heathcotes team
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968 days ago

Textile Cleaning: For a cleaner healthier home

Textile Cleaning

If you have been away enjoying the summer break, it’s not too late to give your curtains a professional clean. Doing so will not only give them a facelift but having the mildew removed will also keep your home healthier.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, drapes, blinds and roller blinds … View more
If you have been away enjoying the summer break, it’s not too late to give your curtains a professional clean. Doing so will not only give them a facelift but having the mildew removed will also keep your home healthier.

Having cleaned thousands of curtains, drapes, blinds and roller blinds across Auckland, Textile Curtain Cleaning should be your first point of call for all your curtain cleaning needs - no matter how big or small.

Phone Textile Cleaning Services at (09) 473-5350 to arrange a free quote. Visit us at 5A Kaimahi Rd, Wairau Valley or go to www.textilecleaning.co.nz
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968 days ago

Freedom camping reminder ahead of the long weekends

The Team from Auckland Council

🏕️ Reminder so that we can enjoy all our region has to offer safely and respectfully:
✔️ Tents and other forms of shelter are permitted at our beaches and reserves during the day.
❌ Freedom camping, aka staying overnight in a tent, is not.

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968 days ago

Children ABC/ Play Carpet

Gabi from Auckland Central

Children ABC Carpet as shown in photos.

1.10 m x 1.30 m

Pick up CBD or close surrounding suburbs.

Price: $13

968 days ago

New opening hours

The Team from Auckland Council

Due to COVID there has been a change in the Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station's operating hours. We will now be open from Mon to Sat, 8am – 5pm (Sunday - CLOSED).

To ensure you don’t miss out on a truly sublime waste experience, please plan ahead.

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968 days ago

Newsletter Sign Up

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Want to be the first to receive updates about our Foundation and how we continue to encourage tamariki and rangatahi to reach their full potential? It's simple, sign up to our monthly newsletter today 📰

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968 days ago

Garden bed frame

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

Perch this frame over a garden bed, and drape it with shade cloth, frost cloth or mesh, depending on the season. Paint to suit with Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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968 days ago

Wellington's iconic feline Mittens adapting to life as an Aucklander

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, he was once Wellington’s most famous feline, but now Mittens the cat is settling into his new life in Tāmaki Makaurau.

The Turkish angora is known for wandering far and wide around the streets of Wellington – entering offices and homes, getting in cars, even sleeping on … View more
Kia ora neighbours, he was once Wellington’s most famous feline, but now Mittens the cat is settling into his new life in Tāmaki Makaurau.

The Turkish angora is known for wandering far and wide around the streets of Wellington – entering offices and homes, getting in cars, even sleeping on tables of folded T-shirts in Cuba St clothing stores – but his human servant Silvio Bruinsma said so far Mittens was sticking close to home in Auckland.

Known as His Royal Floofiness, Mittens and his family made the move to Auckland city at the start of January, and while his exact location is kept a secret, Bruinsma said he’s living in the central city.

Read the full story at the link below.

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969 days ago

Calling all small businesses!

Neighbourly

Want to grow your business this year? Well now you can!
For a limited time only we're offering you the chance to grab a Neighbourly Premium Business Listing for HALF PRICE!

Neighbourly Premium enables you to grow a strong presence in your community, connecting you with thousands of … View more
Want to grow your business this year? Well now you can!
For a limited time only we're offering you the chance to grab a Neighbourly Premium Business Listing for HALF PRICE!

Neighbourly Premium enables you to grow a strong presence in your community, connecting you with thousands of locals.. Instantly!
Find friendly neighbours who need your services, showcase what makes you stand out from the rest and connect with people who want to ‘shop local’.

So what are you waiting for? Set your business up for a successful year ahead with Neighbourly Premium.

ts and cs apply.
Grab your Premium Listing today!

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969 days ago

Canapés & Finger Food Workshop

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Over the past two days, our Advanced chef students have been preparing a range of canapés and finger food creates that can be used for entertaining.

Here are some of the dishes our talented chef students showcased -
• Smoked salmon blinis
• Vol Au Vent of homemade puff pastry wth blue … View more
Over the past two days, our Advanced chef students have been preparing a range of canapés and finger food creates that can be used for entertaining.

Here are some of the dishes our talented chef students showcased -
• Smoked salmon blinis
• Vol Au Vent of homemade puff pastry wth blue cheese and onion marmalade
• Salmon, cream cheese and spinach roulade
• Vietnamese rice paper rolls with Nuoc Man sauce
• Crusting with seared beef sirloin and onion marmalade
• Chicken satay with peanut sauce.

969 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2022 winners will receive prizes worth more than … View moreOnce again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2022 winners will receive prizes worth more than $2200. Just tell us in writing why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos. Email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close Feb 27, 2022.

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969 days ago

School is now open

DynaSpeak Auckland CBD

We wish you all the best for 2022 and wish to inform you all that All DynaSpeak campuses are now open from today!

This means that you can book a time by making an appointment at the campus of your choice to come on site to enrol or complete your re-enrolment.

Please remember that when you … View more
We wish you all the best for 2022 and wish to inform you all that All DynaSpeak campuses are now open from today!

This means that you can book a time by making an appointment at the campus of your choice to come on site to enrol or complete your re-enrolment.

Please remember that when you come on campus you must bring:

• Your passport

• Valid visa (e-visa)

• My Vaccine Pass

Open hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (3pm is the last enrolment time)

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