Grafton, Auckland

1309 days ago

Wintergarden complex to be made safer

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Seismic strengthening at Auckland Council’s Domain Wintergarden complex will improve the buildings’ safety but will affect what’s available for viewing.

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1311 days ago

Will someone please help get rid of those Moth pest plant off as soon as possible?

Abbie from Mount Eden

Hiya I'm Deaf & I live on the right side, so this left side at the corner of the backyard - I can see that next door showed this feijoa tree is being crowded and riddled with so many vines mass with on the top hanging out lots of toxic irritant moth pods, it is at the back wall, … View moreHiya I'm Deaf & I live on the right side, so this left side at the corner of the backyard - I can see that next door showed this feijoa tree is being crowded and riddled with so many vines mass with on the top hanging out lots of toxic irritant moth pods, it is at the back wall, facing the Balmoral school field - it is so frustrating... I had gotten them voluntary myself off years ago to stop it spreading but it has had returned again. don't we hate them ! Love to have someone who has knowledge of getting rid of them, of course I had googled how to get rid of them but I am not in good form now. I so passionately hate them... it's at 31 Eldon Road. the owners are just housing NZ tenants not savvy in plant weeds knowledge ... arrgh. They knew but they were too lazy. If I don't get any reply here, I will take further action later this week.

1309 days ago

Slow Wi-Fi? Home Or Business?

Thomas from

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1309 days ago

Sole and crayfish quenelles

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sole and crayfish quenelles with Sauce Nantua prepared by our Diploma Level 5 Cookery chefs This is  a complex classic dish with savoury umami flavours and creative presentation by the students.

1310 days ago

Poll: Do you support making Matariki a public holiday?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The Matariki cluster will send Aotearoa a new public holiday next year.

The actual date of Matariki will move but is expected to always fall on a Friday or Monday.

The first day off will be Friday June 24 in 2022.

Government advice suggests the new Matariki public holiday will cost businesses … View more
The Matariki cluster will send Aotearoa a new public holiday next year.

The actual date of Matariki will move but is expected to always fall on a Friday or Monday.

The first day off will be Friday June 24 in 2022.

Government advice suggests the new Matariki public holiday will cost businesses between $377 - $448 million.

But that advice does not include any potential economic benefits from the new public holiday, set to be introduced from next year.

The estimated cost has come under fire from ACT leader David Seymour who said the public holiday amounted to a tax on business.

Seymour suggested that the Government get rid of another public holiday to make way for Matariki.

Photo: STEPHEN CHADWICK

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Do you support making Matariki a public holiday?
  • 59.5% Yes
    59.5% Complete
  • 36.4% No
    36.4% Complete
  • 4.1% Unsure
    4.1% Complete
852 votes
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1309 days ago

Charming Vintage Victorian double bed frame

Emma from Mount Eden

This is a lovely original vintage Victorian double sized bed frame. Very classical and elegant in any room.
Good condition (see photos).

Inside base runner dimensions are double bed size:
Length 203cm
Width 155cm

It is now dismantled so easy to transport. Pick up in Mount Eden or we could … View more
This is a lovely original vintage Victorian double sized bed frame. Very classical and elegant in any room.
Good condition (see photos).

Inside base runner dimensions are double bed size:
Length 203cm
Width 155cm

It is now dismantled so easy to transport. Pick up in Mount Eden or we could deliver in Auckland central area for a small fee.

PM me on 021 0855 0656 only if you are interested in buying. Thanks :)

Price: $125

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1309 days ago

Single Bed Solid Oak frames with slats

Emma from Mount Eden

These lovely old (1950’s) matching pair of solid oak bed frames are delightful. Great as children’s beds or use in smaller rooms as single guest beds. Potential to paint and make more modern or keep in original style. Excellent condition and they are made from solid wood and with heavy steel … View moreThese lovely old (1950’s) matching pair of solid oak bed frames are delightful. Great as children’s beds or use in smaller rooms as single guest beds. Potential to paint and make more modern or keep in original style. Excellent condition and they are made from solid wood and with heavy steel runners.
We had them for our kids and now they’re grown up, so no need anymore. We made the slats ourselves from old decking wood (these would originally have had wire sprung bases attached to the steel runners) and the slats worked well. All that’s needed is a mattress on the top. (We have 1 very old mattress available, which if you want you can have for free).

Prefer to sell as pair for $100 but would consider selling separately for $65 each.

Approx. Dimensions (inside)
910 mm Width
1900 mm Length

Pick up in Mount Eden. They are dismantled now, so easy to transport in a car.
PM me on 021 0855 0656 only if interested in buying. Cheers :)

Price: $100

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1309 days ago

Cool kids bed frame with slats

Emma from Mount Eden

Solid and sturdy oak single bed frame with head and end, now painted a fun purple. We used this for our children and it was a great bed for many years.
Dimensions are: Width Inside 91cm/94cm outside ; Length Inside 190cm /201cm outside

Pick up in Mount Eden. PM me on 021 0855 0656 only if … View more
Solid and sturdy oak single bed frame with head and end, now painted a fun purple. We used this for our children and it was a great bed for many years.
Dimensions are: Width Inside 91cm/94cm outside ; Length Inside 190cm /201cm outside

Pick up in Mount Eden. PM me on 021 0855 0656 only if interested in buying.
Bed is dismantled now, so easy to fit into any car.

Price: $65

1310 days ago

E-Waste| Phone phones

John Sammut from Disabled Citizens Society

At DCS we've been getting enquiries on recycling phones (even the old flip ones), in particular secure destruction seeing they hold a lot of sensitive information including bank details and personal images. If you're concerned about this, we're here to help, for $5 per device we will… View moreAt DCS we've been getting enquiries on recycling phones (even the old flip ones), in particular secure destruction seeing they hold a lot of sensitive information including bank details and personal images. If you're concerned about this, we're here to help, for $5 per device we will shred your phone and provide a Certificate of Destruction, at DCS we're got you sorted.

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1310 days ago

The stock you have waited for has arrived!

Furniture Now

We created Furniture Now to offer a different experience for furniture shopping - where you can order the latest on-trend furniture today, and have it in your home tomorrow without having to wait weeks and months for it to be delivered.

We have a huge range of bedroom, living, dining and lounge … View more
We created Furniture Now to offer a different experience for furniture shopping - where you can order the latest on-trend furniture today, and have it in your home tomorrow without having to wait weeks and months for it to be delivered.

We have a huge range of bedroom, living, dining and lounge furniture which is stylish, comfortable and affordable, so you’ll always find something that suits your tastes and expresses your individuality.
Shop now

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1322 days ago

Monster wasp nest

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...

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1318 days ago

Auckland to move to Alert Level 1 tonight

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
February 22
3.13pm

Jacinda Ardern has announced that Auckland will move to Alert Level 1 tonight at 11.59pm.
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UPDATE
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UPDATE
February 22
3.13pm

Jacinda Ardern has announced that Auckland will move to Alert Level 1 tonight at 11.59pm.
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UPDATE
February 17
4.48pm

Auckland will be out of lockdown at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- Auckland will drop down to Alert Level 2 at midnight tonight with the rest of the country moving to Alert Level 1.
- These restrictions will be reviewed February 22.
- There has been an additional 1 case confirmed, with the positive case a member of the same household bubble.
- New locations of interest have been loaded on the Ministry of Health website.
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UPDATE
February 16
1.08pm

There are no new community cases Ashley Bloomfield confirmed in a 1pm update today. There are no new cases in MIQ facilities.
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UPDATE
February 15
4.20pm

Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- The Prime Minister says there's a variety of scenarios on how the virus got into the community. To date, health officials are still attempting to establish the source of the outbreak.
- 42 people have been identified as close contacts.
- The first batch of Pfizer vaccines - 60,000 doses - arrived this morning on a Singapore Airlines flight.
- Vaccines will be offered to border and MIQ workers from this Saturday.
- This will be the largest vaccine programme in New Zealand's history, Jacinda Ardern says.
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UPDATE
February 15
1.34pm

The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation. There are no new community cases.
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UPDATE
February 15
8.14am

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the first two February cases are the highly infectious UK strain. There is no link to any MIQ infections.
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For the third time since the onset of the pandemic, Auckland is in lockdown.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed the nation at 7.00pm Sunday, saying from 11.59pm tonight, Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 until at least 11.59pm Wednesday night.

The rest of the country will move to Alert Level 2.

Here's what you need to know:
- Stay home, in your bubbles if you are in Auckland. Gatherings with others outside this bubble are prohibited.
- A border will be established around Auckland, similar to the demarcations before.
- Essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open.
- Aucklanders are asked to wear facial coverings when accessing essential services.
- Customer-facing businesses will need to move to non-contact methods of payment and collection.
- The full list of rules under Alert Level 3 can be found here.
- Here's the full list of locations of interest where the cases visited.

Neighbourly will be updating this message as further information comes to hand.

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1310 days ago

With better grades comes higher self-esteem.

NumberWorks'nWords Remuera

Tutoring helps increase your child’s motivation and attitude so he or she is able to reach his or her full academic potential. Get in touch with your local centre to learn more.

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1321 days ago

Win or lose, is this Auckland's last America's Cup?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The changing world has reached the America's cup with Team New Zealand doing the once unthinkable - seeking interest in any further defence being hosted overseas. What do you think? Read the story below:

1310 days ago

Strengthening work planned for Auckland Domain's Wintergarden

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The Wintergarden in Auckland Domain is set to undergo seismic strengthening.

Both glasshouses will have steel ties installed internally with new laminated glass and stronger code compliant aluminium glazing bars placed on the roofs.

Expected to take 18 months, the work will boost post tension … View more
The Wintergarden in Auckland Domain is set to undergo seismic strengthening.

Both glasshouses will have steel ties installed internally with new laminated glass and stronger code compliant aluminium glazing bars placed on the roofs.

Expected to take 18 months, the work will boost post tension strengthening work of the Tropical House chimney stack in 2003.

Auckland Domain Committee chair and Auckland councillor Desley Simpson said only one glasshouse would be worked on at a time so Aucklanders could still take in the beauty of the exotic plants.

“It is great to be able to not just allow Aucklanders to enjoy the Wintergardens as they were first intended, but also to make improvements, so that they will cope better with the challenges of seismic and climate change risks.

"It is about being faithful to the heritage of the buildings and finding sympathetic solutions to deal with these risks.”

The renovations will see the timber joinery repaired and repainted.

They include installing larger gutters and additional rainwater pipes as well as changing the roofs' opaque glass to the original design of clear glass.

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