Freemans Bay, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1871 days ago

How should Auckland Uni respond to white supremacist posters?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Auckland University students, staff and alumni have condemned the university for refusing to remove white supremacist material from campus.

The university said it would not take down posters and stickers pointing to the website of a white supremacist group, citing free speech. … View more
Kia ora neighbours, Auckland University students, staff and alumni have condemned the university for refusing to remove white supremacist material from campus.

The university said it would not take down posters and stickers pointing to the website of a white supremacist group, citing free speech.

Staff have signed an open letter saying white supremacy has no place on campus, and alumni say they won't be donating to the university over the handling of the matter.

Do you think the university should have taken a harder line, or should the posters be allowed to remain?

(Please add NP if you don't want your comments used in print.)

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1870 days ago

FLATMATE WANTED - SHORT TERM

Sarah from Ponsonby

Hi Neighbours! Do you know anyone who might want to be our flatmate short term? Sun 20 Oct - Sat 07 Dec (that's about 7 weeks) … but you need to LOVE animals because we have dogs AND cats.
Here is the link to our TradeMe ad:
www.trademe.co.nz...

1872 days ago

Restaurant shocks potential customer with response to vegan request

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, a woman recently contacted HeadQuarters in Auckland's viaduct to ask if they served vegan food. It responded by saying she could eat the cardboard menu. Has a restaurant ever made a mockery of a question you have asked?
Please put NFP if you do not want your comments published.

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1870 days ago

Get your voting papers in on ‘Vote Day’ - Saturday 5 October

Daniel Webster from Local Government New Zealand

Local Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.

All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal … View more
Local Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.

All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal system.

New Zealand Post advises that the Standard Post delivery target is up to 3 working days for nationwide delivery, while delivery to and from rural areas may take longer. However, these targets are guides only, and are not guaranteed – delivery may take longer.

Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.

“Some of the main reasons people give for not voting are they forgot, ran out of time or were too busy,” says LGNZ Chief Executive Malcolm Alexander.

“So to make sure people give themselves the best chance to have their say we are encouraging people to vote early on what we’ve dubbed Vote Day. Fill out your papers during the week and then to pop them in the paid envelope and into the nearest post box on Saturday 5 October.”

“Voting papers have to arrive at council offices by midday Saturday 12 October, so sending them in on Vote Day gives them plenty of time to get through the postal system.”

Mr Alexander says it is important New Zealanders participate in the selection of the people who will make decisions that affect most people’s lives on a daily basis.

“Local government shapes the place that you live. It’s the pavements you walk on, the roads where you drive, the water you drink, shower in and swim in, your parks, libraries and swimming pools where you take the kids,” Mr Alexander says.

“There’s been a lot of robust public conversation around climate change, the housing crisis, the quality of our water and our transport options, and now is the time to turn that conversation into a vote that influences your local leadership.”

“Voters can still post their papers after 5 October, but there is no harm in doing it earlier,” Mr Alexander says.

Eligible voters who didn’t enrol before 16 August won’t receive their papers in the mail, but can make a special vote by visiting their local council offices, or by contacting their Council Electoral Officer.

What: ‘Vote Day’
When: Saturday 5 October 2019
Why: Make sure you have your say by voting early
How: Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.

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1870 days ago

Cape Reinga to Bluff

Graeme Dingle Foundation

The amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.

Thank you for inspiring us and showing young … View more
The amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.

Thank you for inspiring us and showing young people across Aotearoa that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.

Kia kaha Marian and Kay!

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1870 days ago

#NeighbourlySupporters - win one of TEN vouchers!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Here at Neighbourly HQ we love watching sports together - and know many of our members do too. We want to put the challenge out there - how about watching the games with your neighbours? *** We have TEN $50 Countdown vouchers to give away! Enter by commenting on our blog here. ***

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1870 days ago

DIY patterned perfection!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

If you like the pattern on a particular wallpaper but it’s not the right colour or scale, why not use it as inspiration for your own paint project?

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1871 days ago

Jetstar passenger told to stow dirty nappy at her feet during flight

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

A mother on board a one-hour Jetstar flight couldn't find a rubbish bin in the plane's toilet to dispose of her son's soiled nappy. Instead, she left the nappy inside a nappy bag "safe" in the toilet's corner.

She said she was humiliated by a flight attendant who … View more
A mother on board a one-hour Jetstar flight couldn't find a rubbish bin in the plane's toilet to dispose of her son's soiled nappy. Instead, she left the nappy inside a nappy bag "safe" in the toilet's corner.

She said she was humiliated by a flight attendant who exclaimed loudly that she couldn't leave it there because it was "very stinky", and demanded she retrieve the nappy to stow at her feet.

Have you experienced a similar issue while traveling with your baby? Do you have an in-flight horror story?

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1870 days ago

Hey Freemans Bay - want an extra $300 a month?

Parkable

Hey Freemans Bay! Did you know that you can earn extra income by sharing your car park with the community?

Parkable is the 'Airbnb of Parking', enabling you to turn your spare parking space into income whenever you aren't using it. On average, people pay $13 per day to park in a … View more
Hey Freemans Bay! Did you know that you can earn extra income by sharing your car park with the community?

Parkable is the 'Airbnb of Parking', enabling you to turn your spare parking space into income whenever you aren't using it. On average, people pay $13 per day to park in a residential driveway in Freemans Bay, or up to $300 per month.

- List your space on the app in less than five minutes
- Share your park with the community when it suits you
- Automatic payments each month
- Turn off your listing anytime
List your space

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