Glen Eden, Auckland

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1049 days ago

Housemate wanted!!!

Yaki from Avondale

Kia ora koutou, we are moving down to Waikato and renting out our house to our friends but they’re looking for a housemate or two to share it with. Here’s the description of who they are and who they’re looking for, please PM if interested ♥️:

Hello kind humans, we are on the search for… View more
Kia ora koutou, we are moving down to Waikato and renting out our house to our friends but they’re looking for a housemate or two to share it with. Here’s the description of who they are and who they’re looking for, please PM if interested ♥️:

Hello kind humans, we are on the search for our new flatmate/s. Could it be you?
Moving date would be 31st Jan 2022.
Location - Avondale, Auckland
Who are we?
I’m Kerry-Leigh, a 32 year old full-time chiropractic student who loves animals, cooking (and more importantly eating) as well as connecting with people in a meaningful way. In my spare time I enjoy taking care of our garden, walking our dog, Lunar, and spending time in nature. My part-time work involves walking dogs, dog-sitting and cooking for a family.
My partner, George, is 28 years old. He works full-time as an Acoustic Engineer (NOT an audio engineer!), and loves music, food, meditation, and nature. In his spare time, he writes and records music, moves his body, walks Lunar with me and reads many books.
Our dog, Lunar, is a 2 and a half year old Maltese x Shih Tzu. She has lots of personality and loves cuddles, licking and being involved in what’s happening.
Who are you?
- You are an open-minded, kind and authentic human.
- You LOVE dogs! (This point is quite important as Lunar will want to spend time with you, and I will have other dogs in the house occasionally).
- You are vegan (or are happy to not cook and eat meat in the house. We are open to someone who is vegetarian).
- You like kids. George and I are planning to start a family in the not-so-distant future.
- You are a friend of the earth. We are doing our best to reduce our carbon footprint, so would ideally like to live with someone who can join us on this mission.
Details about the home:
Located on St George’s Road in Avondale. It’s walking distance to the Avondale town centre, and super well connected to the city with public transport and a cycleway. There’s a great Sunday market that has cheap fruit and veggies, with lots of green spaces nearby. Plus the west coast beaches are not too far away!
You’d have your own sleepout, and bathroom - which you'll have to share with the washing machine 🙂
The above photos of the bedroom and bathroom would be yours. Please note there is no longer a carpet, and it has a polished concrete floor now.
Rent is:
$180/week for single
$250/week for a couple
+ expenses which are roughly $20 per person/week (winter will be a little more due to heating). Ideally we would just split the bills as they come.
You’d have access to the rest of the house, which has a spacious open-plan kitchen living area and large lounge.
Plus there is a big veggie garden!
If this sounds like you, please be in touch and we’ll arrange a meet-up 😊

1032 days ago

THESE OPEN STUDIOS WILL STILL GO AHEAD! ON 12TH AND 13TH FEBRUARY (SAT AND SUN) 10 am - 4 pm

Anna from Titirangi

Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.

Andrew and Jeannie Van der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Anna will be selling $10 fine art prints, signed, titled and dated on Fabriano acid free A3 paper - see attached images… more to come over the days! Anna … View more
Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.

Andrew and Jeannie Van der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Anna will be selling $10 fine art prints, signed, titled and dated on Fabriano acid free A3 paper - see attached images… more to come over the days! Anna will be selling illustrated ceramic bowls and platters too!
Katie will be selling her style ridden hand screen printed linen tea towels, fabrics, bags etc
Pix to come over the next two weeks…….
…and Andrew and Jeannie Van der Putten - just three minutes up the road, are also having an open studio where they will be selling their earthenware and stoneware tableware - see the green bowl attached.
So tie in a visit also to their very lovely abode in the trees at 709a South Titirangi Road - look for the blue plywood pot sign on your right.
Hope to see you here…I will be posting lots more pix over the days……..and please share this post.
Scan in, vaccine pass and mask please.

1032 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.
Find out more

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1033 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
Find out more

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1034 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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1034 days ago

Keep your toilet paper stocked AND help NZ's wildlife :)

Bianka Atlas from BirdCare Aotearoa

Do good AND never worry about toilet paper shortages!

When you order your toilet paper through My Fundraiser, BirdCare Aotearoa receives 10% of the full purchase price – that’s $5 for every box sold.

Each box costs just $50 and contains 48 rolls of quality 2-ply, 400-sheet, sustainably … View more
Do good AND never worry about toilet paper shortages!

When you order your toilet paper through My Fundraiser, BirdCare Aotearoa receives 10% of the full purchase price – that’s $5 for every box sold.

Each box costs just $50 and contains 48 rolls of quality 2-ply, 400-sheet, sustainably sourced loo paper (that's equivalent to 96 standard rolls) – delivered right to your door.*

The cartons and rolls are plastic-free, purchases are tax deductible, and there is free shipping (small shipping fee applies for rural addresses).

Please select BirdCare Aotearoa as the ‘Good Cause’ when you make your purchase – and know that you are helping sick, injured and orphaned birds receive the veterinary care and attention they need.

To order your toilet paper now, visit: shop.myfundraiser.co.nz...

If you have a good supply of toilet paper (consider yourself lucky!) but would still like to support BirdCare Aotearoa, you can donate via our website:
birdcareaotearoa.org.nz...

*Please note: My Fundraiser is currently only delivering to Northland, Auckland, and as far south as the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. If anyone outside of these areas would like to support BirdCare Aotearoa, please donate through our website: birdcareaotearoa.org.nz...

1034 days ago

Weeding pruning

Leanne from Henderson

Need my mums garden weeding & pruning Blockhouse Bay 2-3 hours one off. Any one who knows what they are doing able to help

1034 days ago

Garden bed frame

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

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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1034 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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1057 days ago

Have you had your booster or booked for it yet?

Alan from Titirangi

aaamazingphoenix.wordpress.com...

Stop COVID

There are those that would extinguish
The light that God has made
And interrupt our journey
And all the plans we laid ...

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1035 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.

1035 days ago

School now is open

DynaSpeak New Lynn

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)

1035 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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1037 days ago

Toddler dies after machinery falls on him in family garden

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a West Auckland mum who lost her young son in an accident days before Christmas had to make the “hardest decision” to let him go as doctors sought to save him.

Roxana Harsant’s 2-year-old son Harry had been outside their home in Sunnyvale when the incident occurred on … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a West Auckland mum who lost her young son in an accident days before Christmas had to make the “hardest decision” to let him go as doctors sought to save him.

Roxana Harsant’s 2-year-old son Harry had been outside their home in Sunnyvale when the incident occurred on December 22.

Harsant was talking to the mum of one of her older daughter’s friends when Harry reached for the garden hose, which was wrapped round a bench grinder.

When he pulled the hose, he pulled the grinder, and the heavy podium on which it sat, down on himself.

Read the full story at the link below

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1035 days ago

Essay Writing

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

We brainstorm ideas, develop a structured plan, write a draft then edit and create a good copy. Children who struggle with writing love our structured approach and are immensely proud of their final products.

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