Freemans Bay, Auckland

1323 days ago

Poll: Which photograph takes the cake?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these… View more
Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these down to six brilliantly captured photographs in the running to win a Canon EOS camera.

You can hear more about these finalist entries on our blog, but judging is simple:
Cast your vote in the poll below before 3pm, February 11.

Which photograph takes the cake?
  • 42.5% Finalist 1: Ken Hansen (The beach)
    42.5% Complete
  • 11.8% Finalist 2: Tiana Golder (Mana Wāhine)
    11.8% Complete
  • 12.4% Finalist 3: Tom Mazey (Vintage cars)
    12.4% Complete
  • 7% Finalist 4: Vivian Gehrmann (On the farm)
    7% Complete
  • 16.6% Finalist 5: Stephane Dussau (Maori Battallion)
    16.6% Complete
  • 9.8% Finalist 6: Kate Henry (Kids playing)
    9.8% Complete
1332 votes
1320 days ago

Our first public business meeting of 2021

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Due to Alert Level 3, our business meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday 16th February, 1pm) will now be virtual. You can join via phone or Skype. For instructions on how to join and for more information, contact us at: waitematalocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Read the Agenda online at our … View more
Due to Alert Level 3, our business meeting scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday 16th February, 1pm) will now be virtual. You can join via phone or Skype. For instructions on how to join and for more information, contact us at: waitematalocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Read the Agenda online at our website 👉 infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

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1321 days ago

Bins out by 7am

The Team from Auckland Council

Please ensure that your rubbish bin or bag, and recycling bin are placed out on the kerbside by 7am.

Check your collection details here.

Together we can protect our land and waste nothing.
Learn more

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1321 days ago

Final Countdown for 100 Hens due to be culled

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

It’s down to the wire for 100 hens set to be slaughtered on an Auckland farm.

Animal refuge New Beginnings Rescue and Rehoming has until Friday to find “forever” homes in Auckland for the free-range birds which are due to be culled.

At 18-months old, the brown shavers were moulting and … View more
It’s down to the wire for 100 hens set to be slaughtered on an Auckland farm.

Animal refuge New Beginnings Rescue and Rehoming has until Friday to find “forever” homes in Auckland for the free-range birds which are due to be culled.

At 18-months old, the brown shavers were moulting and having a breather from egg laying, said Dani Prance, who runs New Beginnings Rescue and Rehoming in Taranaki and Auckland’s Rodney District.

“They can still lay eggs but they've reached their use by date for farmers.”

Prance has found homes for about 900 hens from the farm and is desperate to see the rest relocated so “they can live until they’re ancient and die of natural causes.”

“Normally we’d easily find a lot of homes in Auckland but it’s dwindling down,” she said.

Free-range hens face over crammed conditions with limited food and no grass, Prance said.

“You find girls that are definitely at the bottom of the pecking order. They're super skinny and you can see all their bones.”

But they flourished when they got to their new homes, learning quickly how to scratch and forage for food, she said.

“The best feeling is when you pull a hen out of one of those farms and get to put them down on grass and you just watch the amazement in them.”

They made great pets, she said, as they became friendly and ended up following their owners around.

“They’ve just got amazing personalities.”

The adopted hens have been re-homed in a variety of settings ranging from suburban town houses to 20-acre blocks.

“Some people want to fill up community food stalls with eggs, or you get home bakers that do a lot of baking for the community or Meals on Wheels and just want to be a bit more self-sustainable,” Prance said.

Chickens live eight years on average, but hens only productively lay eggs in the first two years of their lives.

Anyone interested in adopting the hens- from collection points in Dairy Flat, Wharehine and Bombay- can email newbeginningsrescue.rehoming@gmail.com or message the rescue’s Facebook page.

1322 days ago

Single Mum's on Sundays

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

Join our Single Mums on Sundays group! By single mums, for single mums 👩‍👧‍👦

This is a free, friendly and relaxed afternoon in a supportive and non-judgemental space for single mums with children 5 years and under. There's plenty of toys for the children to play with, afternoon … View more
Join our Single Mums on Sundays group! By single mums, for single mums 👩‍👧‍👦

This is a free, friendly and relaxed afternoon in a supportive and non-judgemental space for single mums with children 5 years and under. There's plenty of toys for the children to play with, afternoon tea, and we often have giveaways for families.

The group meets on the last Sunday of every month, 1pm-3pm. The next meeting is Sunday 28th of February, 1pm-3pm.

Register your interest by emailing Emily: smos@womenz.org.nz

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1323 days ago

Care with all the comforts of home, at Meadowbank

Oceania (Meadowbank)

When you need some extra care, you’ll feel right at home in our Care Suites at Meadowbank.

Situated down a quiet street and overlooking the beautiful Orakei Basin, our Care Suites offer the ultimate combination of Rest Home and Hospital care with the creature comforts of home.

Our spacious … View more
When you need some extra care, you’ll feel right at home in our Care Suites at Meadowbank.

Situated down a quiet street and overlooking the beautiful Orakei Basin, our Care Suites offer the ultimate combination of Rest Home and Hospital care with the creature comforts of home.

Our spacious well-appointed rooms are perfect for entertaining your family or friends, with your very own living area, kitchenette, and ensuite. Plus, you can bring your treasured possessions to make it truly yours.

To find out more about living in a Care Suite, book in a viewing today.

Meadowbank Care is located at 148 Meadowbank Road, Auckland.
Find out more

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1323 days ago

We LOVE swimming

Hilton Brown Swimming

And we want you and your family to love it as well! We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both … View more
And we want you and your family to love it as well! We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Newmarket and One Tree Hill.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
Find out more

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1323 days ago

Sick Of Slow WiFI? Contact The Experts Today!

Thomas from

Do you have slow WiFI? Dead-Zones? Buffering? Then contact The WiFi Experts today!

We offer free site visits and quotes.

0800-943-439
09-930-9233
hello@thewifiexperts.co.nz
www.thewifiexperts.co.nz...

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1325 days ago

Is it OK in these Covid times to de-mask for a beer or a coffee on a ferry?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, If mask-wearing is mandatory on all public transport, why are more people not getting pulled up for failing to do so. And does it make sense to allowed masks to drop for a beer, wine or coffee? Read the story below:

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1324 days ago

Small Ladies HandBag (Pink)

Mayank from Auckland Central

- Refer to photos for design
- Pink Color
- Faux Leather Material
- Trendy, stylish, attractive
- Twin Round Shoulder Straps
- Adjustable/Removable Crossbody Strap
- Secure Zip Closure
- Single Compartment
- 1 External Back Pocket with zip
- Internal Zip & Phone Pocket for Security + Organiser … View more
- Refer to photos for design
- Pink Color
- Faux Leather Material
- Trendy, stylish, attractive
- Twin Round Shoulder Straps
- Adjustable/Removable Crossbody Strap
- Secure Zip Closure
- Single Compartment
- 1 External Back Pocket with zip
- Internal Zip & Phone Pocket for Security + Organiser Pockets
- Great for daily use
- In Excellent condition (Clean and Looks New). No wear and tears.

Pickup from Auckland CBD (near Skytower or nearby areas). Please call or message to arrange for pickup.

Price: $40

1324 days ago

Cabrelli Denim Look Ladies Backpack (Blush color, Small)

Mayank from Auckland Central

- Refer to photos for design
- Cabrelli backpack with Denim Look
- Dimensions:28(H) x 21(W) x 11(D) cm
- Blush colour
- Backpack style
- Small Size
- Faux Leather Material
- Secure Zip Closure… View more
- Refer to photos for design
- Cabrelli backpack with Denim Look
- Dimensions:28(H) x 21(W) x 11(D) cm
- Blush colour
- Backpack style
- Small Size
- Faux Leather Material
- Secure Zip Closure
- Single Compartment
- Adjustable Backpack Straps
- External Pockets (1 Front, 2 Side)
- Internal Zip & Phone Pocket for Security + Organiser Pockets
- Great for daily use or when you are going for trips
- In Excellent condition (Clean and Looks New). No wear and tears.

Pickup from Auckland CBD (near Skytower or nearby areas). Please call or message to arrange for pickup.

Price: $40

1328 days ago

Poll: Are you taking steps to save water in your household?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Watercare is urging Aucklanders to keep conserving water this week- normally the region's highest water consumption week of the year.

The first week of February is traditionally the biggest week of the year when it comes to Aucklanders' water use, said Watercare head of servicing and … View more
Watercare is urging Aucklanders to keep conserving water this week- normally the region's highest water consumption week of the year.

The first week of February is traditionally the biggest week of the year when it comes to Aucklanders' water use, said Watercare head of servicing and consents, Mark Bourne.

“Last year was a little different because we were in the midst of a drought, and water use skyrocketed throughout the month of February because there was just no rain," Bourne said.

"We were breaking record after record, with water use peaking at 568 million litres a day."

Normally the first week in February is when Watercare would see water use spike dramatically, he said.

"It's when most people are back from their summer holidays, commercial production increases, the school term is starting and the weather is often very hot and dry."

Bourne said it was imperative that Aucklanders kept up the great water-saving habits they had adopted since restrictions were put in place in May.

"Together we’ve saved more than 10 billion litres in the past eight months, and in January our water use stayed comfortably under our target."

If you are doing your bit for conservation, what are some water saving hacks that you use?

* Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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Are you taking steps to save water in your household?
  • 81.5% Yes
    81.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 4.6% Undecided- it's too complex
    4.6% Complete
108 votes
1325 days ago
1325 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View more
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Find out more

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1352 days ago

Make a submission - Draft Annual Plan 2021/2022

The Team from Auckland Museum

Aucklanders, do you want to help your Museum become even better? Take a few minutes to have your say on our Draft Annual Plan for 2021/2022 and tell us what's important to you.

Submissions close 5pm Mon 8 Feb 2021

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