Grafton, Auckland

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Neighbourly's online garage sale is today!

Check out the goodies on offer here. Or...it's not too late to list your own items for sale!

1793 days ago

A Token Of Time

Andrea from Eden Terrace

A Token of time
May be recorded in the squiggle of a line
The emphasis on the word
The slope of the letter

A Token of time
Is no more than the paper or note
On which the word is written
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A Token of time
May be recorded in the squiggle of a line
The emphasis on the word
The slope of the letter

A Token of time
Is no more than the paper or note
On which the word is written
And the eye and ear define it to be

A Token of time
Is spent the same in minutes or hours
The hand on a clock does not do justice
What the moment brings to the user

Time is Only Appreciated When Measured In Tokens Of Moments
Poetry by Andrea
...Members of Neighbourly are welcome to visit the Poetry and Prose group...all original contributions welcome :)

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1815 days ago

Halloween's Trick 'o Treatin'

Liz from Mount Eden

Anyone getting involved in the spirit of trick or treating? Front of our house gets the annual Halloween do-up during the Term 3 school holidays. Has become increasingly popular on our street (shout out to Burnley Terrace). Can't WAIT. I LOVE it.

Thoughts on Halloween, you fine humans?

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Anyone getting involved in the spirit of trick or treating? Front of our house gets the annual Halloween do-up during the Term 3 school holidays. Has become increasingly popular on our street (shout out to Burnley Terrace). Can't WAIT. I LOVE it.

Thoughts on Halloween, you fine humans?

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1793 days ago

Electrician /stove repair person needed

Ilona from Kingsland

Hello neighbors
Our stove is not working properly.
I'm looking for a recommendation for a fair priced good electrician /repair person.
It is a smeg stove.
I would really appreciate a recommendation
Thank you
Ilona

1793 days ago

Volunteers needed

Eleanor Drake from Dementia Auckland

We are urgently looking for volunteers to come and lend a hand next weekend, Sat 9th and Sun 10th November. We need help running the sausage sizzle and selling raffle tickets to raise funds for Dementia Auckland. This will be held at five Noel Leeming stores throughout Auckland (Botany, Henderson, … View moreWe are urgently looking for volunteers to come and lend a hand next weekend, Sat 9th and Sun 10th November. We need help running the sausage sizzle and selling raffle tickets to raise funds for Dementia Auckland. This will be held at five Noel Leeming stores throughout Auckland (Botany, Henderson, New Lynn, St Lukes Mega, Sylvia Park).

Date: Sat 9th and Sun 10th November
Time: Morning: 10am - 1pm, Afternoon: 1pm - 4pm
Shifts: 3 hours

A diagnosis of dementia is not just a diagnosis of an individual it’s of an entire family. Dementia Auckland provides FREE services supporting the community and those who are in a support role caring for someone with dementia. A carer is the hero that bravely walks beside someone with dementia, these funds support those taking care of others.

Sign up using the link below or to find out more please email Scott: events@dementiaauckland.org.nz

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1793 days ago

Reflective Thursdays

Grant Ridout from

Need some time to breath around lunchtime? We are open as a reflective/ meditative space. #stopbreathebe

We have minimalist music played on a genuine Rhodes Suitcase from time to time. Come and bask and chill.

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1793 days ago

Topline - The Rheem Service Agent for the Auckland Central Area

For over 8 years, Topline has been the Rheem Service Agent for the Auckland Central area. Our fully licensed plumbing and gasfitting experts install, service, maintain, replace and repair Rheem products for residential and commercial properties. Follow the link to find out more!

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1793 days ago

Advent Oasis

Grant Ridout from

Advent with us this December. Christmas can be intense. So we are endeavouring to create a breathing space this advent. Join us as we explore the themes of advent, peoples stories and spiritual disciplines.

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1793 days ago

It's all fun and games!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Keep the kids happy and create this fun cube style games table from a MDF storage box and a few Resene testpots.

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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1793 days ago
1793 days ago

From the wrong crowd to all right on the night

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Life was tough for Dontae Marino. But now he has been handed an award by Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and is a role model for youngsters.

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1793 days ago

πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ It’s Not OK - November 1st to 30th πŸ™…β€β™‚οΈ

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more. These victimisations affect us all and can have lasting effects that spill into our everyday lives including at work and school.

To do your part this month, perhaps consider supporting a women’s refuge or work with Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder or child abuse in your community. This month’s campaign also coincides with White Ribbon Day on 25 November which is an internationally celebrated day that aims to prevent violence towards women.

Let us know how you’re spreading the β€˜It’s Not OK’ message in your home or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZendviolence

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1795 days ago

Poll: Should dogs be allowed in cafes?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Dogs lolling beneath cafe tables while their owners sip lattes or glasses of pinot would have been unthinkable 30 years ago.

Now it is just the way Kiwis roll, with a raft of dog-friendly dining options available throughout the country. What do you think? Should dogs be allowed in cafes?

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Should dogs be allowed in cafes?
  • 19.6% Absolutely not - cafes are for humans
    19.6% Complete
  • 25% Definitely - I think it's a great idea
    25% Complete
  • 14.5% It depends on the cafe
    14.5% Complete
  • 40.8% Only in cafes with outdoor areas
    40.8% Complete
2140 votes
1794 days ago

Poll: Will you let your kids go trick or treating tonight?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Happy Halloween neighbours! It's the holiday that divides New Zealand. Some argue the holiday is heavily commercial, while others say it's just a bit of fun. Either way, a couple of Auckland roads embrace Halloween every year, with thousands of kids showing up in costume. Is trick or … View moreHappy Halloween neighbours! It's the holiday that divides New Zealand. Some argue the holiday is heavily commercial, while others say it's just a bit of fun. Either way, a couple of Auckland roads embrace Halloween every year, with thousands of kids showing up in costume. Is trick or treating something we do around here? Vote in our poll and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Will you let your kids go trick or treating tonight?
  • 41.9% Yes - It's a bit of fun and a good night out for the kids
    41.9% Complete
  • 54.9% No - It's not something we do around here
    54.9% Complete
  • 3.2% Undecided - Tell us in the comments
    3.2% Complete
563 votes
1802 days ago

SkyCity Fire

Our sympathy goes out to everyone affected by the fire at Sky City.
As a contracting company we are mindful of the huge stress an incident like this places on all parties.
If the fire is caused, as speculated, from a torch used to heat and seal waterproofing material on a roof, we think it’s … View more
Our sympathy goes out to everyone affected by the fire at Sky City.
As a contracting company we are mindful of the huge stress an incident like this places on all parties.
If the fire is caused, as speculated, from a torch used to heat and seal waterproofing material on a roof, we think it’s time for architects and specifiers to reconsider the use of bitumen-based building products on roofs. There are other superior products available, for example TPO Membranes, which don’t require naked flame burners for installation, thus eliminating fire risk and toxic fumes.
Maybe this is the wake up call required. Still, very sad for all involved!

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1794 days ago

Have you voted for your Gardener of the Year for 2019?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Voting closes tomorrow, November 1. These amazing homegrown heroes were shortlisted after a public call for nominations from gardeners all over the country, and you can read about their wonderful work here. Then don't forget to click through to vote for your favourite!

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