Goodwood Heights, 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.

1878 days ago

Are you joining the climate strike?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Manukau Courier

Kia ora neighbours,

Thousands of people will take to Auckland's streets on Friday as part of the third strike for climate. This time, students organisers are inviting adults to join them.

Will you be there? If you're heading down, here's everything you need to know about … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Thousands of people will take to Auckland's streets on Friday as part of the third strike for climate. This time, students organisers are inviting adults to join them.

Will you be there? If you're heading down, here's everything you need to know about what's planned.

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1878 days ago

Should there be less politicking and more progress?

Todd Niall Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi Neighbours, Councillor Penny Hulse is stepping out of politics after 27 years in Auckland. She has reflected on successes, but also the rising "Trumpification" of politics, and excess point-scoring around the council table. Do you agree ? Read the story below:

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Hi Neighbours, Councillor Penny Hulse is stepping out of politics after 27 years in Auckland. She has reflected on successes, but also the rising "Trumpification" of politics, and excess point-scoring around the council table. Do you agree ? Read the story below:

(Please type NFP if your comment is not for print)

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1879 days ago

Make your own waves at Swimgym

Swimgym

From water babies to international competition Swimgym caters for all levels in its caring friendly swim schools and club.

Swimgym offers swimming lessons for children of all ages and abilities. We start at 3 months old and teach all the way through to fulfilling the Olympic dream. Our … View more
From water babies to international competition Swimgym caters for all levels in its caring friendly swim schools and club.

Swimgym offers swimming lessons for children of all ages and abilities. We start at 3 months old and teach all the way through to fulfilling the Olympic dream. Our high-quality lessons are taught by fully qualified and experienced staff.

Swimgym is a part of the Howick Pakuranga Swimming Club which is an incorporated society, a charity and a not for profit. We are independent and all of our profits go back into the community. Swimgym is the service provider for the Find Your Field of Dreams community swim programme in South Auckland. We deliver lessons in Pakuranga, Howick, Papatoetoe, Otara and on Waiheke Island…

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1879 days ago

Left over varnish

Melaine from Manurewa

Hiii there everyone ...I'm after some varnish if anyone has any left over from a project I would really appreciate it....please pm ...thanks

1879 days ago

What do you think should be done about "ghost houses"?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi neighbours, Despite Auckland already being short an estimated 40,000 homes to adequately house its population, the number of empty homes in the region has risen by 18 per cent in five years to nearly 40,000. Experts say the trend is likely due to a lack of affordable housing and is causing … View moreHi neighbours, Despite Auckland already being short an estimated 40,000 homes to adequately house its population, the number of empty homes in the region has risen by 18 per cent in five years to nearly 40,000. Experts say the trend is likely due to a lack of affordable housing and is causing overcrowding . Are there many "ghost houses" in your area? What do you think (if anything) should be done about them? Please write "NFP" if you don't want your comment to appear in print.

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1879 days ago

Would you try co-living?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi neighbours, Auckland is set to get another upmarket dormitory-style "co-living" house for adults where residents pay up to $360 to rent a room and share communal facilities like the kitchen, bathrooms and living areas with 21 neighbours. The Coh, a luxury boarding house, has been so … View moreHi neighbours, Auckland is set to get another upmarket dormitory-style "co-living" house for adults where residents pay up to $360 to rent a room and share communal facilities like the kitchen, bathrooms and living areas with 21 neighbours. The Coh, a luxury boarding house, has been so popular since opening on Symonds St on July 22 that its owner is planning to open another. What do you think of the co-living concept? Would you try it? Please write "NFP" if you don't want your comment to appear in print.

1879 days ago

How do you think Auckland Council has done this term?

Todd Niall Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi Neighbours, Auckland Council meets for the last time on Thursday before heading to October's local body elections. Progress has been made but there has also been a lot of squabbling and spite. Do you think the councillors have done well? Read the story below.

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Hi Neighbours, Auckland Council meets for the last time on Thursday before heading to October's local body elections. Progress has been made but there has also been a lot of squabbling and spite. Do you think the councillors have done well? Read the story below.

(Please type NFP if your comments are not for print)

1879 days ago

Sofa repair

Aman from Flat Bush

Anyone or anyplace do sofa repair.

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1881 days ago

Will you vote in the council elections ?

Todd Niall Reporter from Manukau Courier

Hi Neighbours,
In 2016 on 38.5 per cent of Aucklanders voted in the local body elections. That's worse than the national average of 42 per cent. So with papers now in most homes, will you complete the ballot paper and post it back by October 12? Read the story below:


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Hi Neighbours,
In 2016 on 38.5 per cent of Aucklanders voted in the local body elections. That's worse than the national average of 42 per cent. So with papers now in most homes, will you complete the ballot paper and post it back by October 12? Read the story below:


(Please type NFP if you comments are not for print)

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