Green Bay, Auckland

1005 days ago

Ongaonga

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and … View more
Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and being overcome. With this mind, I decided to have a go cutting back a particularly annoying patch on our main track to the paddock we call, Waterses.

The Ongaonga bushes were above and below the track so I had to form a strategy so that I would safe. I found a large set of old tree branch loppers (giant secateurs) in the shed and then opted to take a piece of cloth, that used to cover our cool display cabinet in my old café.

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1002 days ago

Anna Crichton & Katie Smith Open Studio this weekend

Anna from Titirangi

OUR OPEN STUDIOS ON 12TH AND 13TH FEBRUARY
(SAT AND SUN) 10 am - 4 pm
Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.
Andrew and Jeannie Van Der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi.
Besides $10 fine art prints, signed and titled, I will have a collection of ceramic … View more
OUR OPEN STUDIOS ON 12TH AND 13TH FEBRUARY
(SAT AND SUN) 10 am - 4 pm
Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.
Andrew and Jeannie Van Der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi.
Besides $10 fine art prints, signed and titled, I will have a collection of ceramic sculptures, small bowls, and wall hung ceramic platters for sale (much more than seen here). Their prices will range from $60 up to $400 - so come along and see Katie's 'must have' screen printed linen ware too!
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 very collectable earthenware and stoneware tableware.
See you here!

1013 days ago

Auckland Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day waste collections

The Team from Auckland Council

Rubbish and recycling collection times may change from 31 Jan to 11 Feb due to public holidays. Check your collection dates and sign up for our holiday text reminders by clicking on Read More.

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1003 days ago

Hot dry summer raised wildfire risk awareness

Climate Insights

Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View more
Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.

We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!

Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
Know more

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1004 days ago

Treat yourself or someone you care about this Valentines Day

Stuff

Purchase a six month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $102 and get a free $100 Interflora e-voucher. Terms and conditions apply. Subscribe Now

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1005 days ago

Learn to Sew and Tuesday Tips for Reuse

Kelly from West Auckland Resource Centre Trust

We are so happy to be offering small scale workshops at the Centre over the next 2 months thanks to Auckland Council. (Covid permitting). For now we will keep going forward.
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Simple solutions to single use are our focus for Tuesday Tips, from home made cleaners to shopping bags, bunting to … View more
We are so happy to be offering small scale workshops at the Centre over the next 2 months thanks to Auckland Council. (Covid permitting). For now we will keep going forward.
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Simple solutions to single use are our focus for Tuesday Tips, from home made cleaners to shopping bags, bunting to cutlery holders for celebrations. Basic sewing machine skills are required but if you don't have them yet then join one of our Learn to Sew sessions in the afternoon where you will learn to thread a machine, wind a bobbin and learn straight and zigzag stitches on the machine. These are FREE workshops and all materials will be supplied, donations are gratefully accepted to keep the van running and the insurances covered and all those other basics that we need.

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Click on the images to see what's coming up and email our Educator Kelly workshops@warctrust.org.nz for any questions or to book your place.

Bookings are essential and to keep everyone safe and ensure your comfort a vaccine pass is a requirement.

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We wish everyone a peaceful and safe weekend.

1006 days ago

Enrol Now!

DynaSpeak New Lynn

Please 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 … View more
Please 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)

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1006 days ago

Bat roosting box

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

This easy DIY project finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood provides a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat.

Find out how to create your own.

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1007 days ago

Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale!

Beds 4 U

Aotearoa!

Our Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale is now on! Celebrate Waitangi Day with our best deals on beds, mattresses, pillows, and all things sleep. Plus get FREE LOCAL DELIVERY* 😍 Hurry, limited-time offer!

👉 Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

✅ 60 Night's Comfort … View more
Aotearoa!

Our Waitangi Day Super Bed Sale is now on! Celebrate Waitangi Day with our best deals on beds, mattresses, pillows, and all things sleep. Plus get FREE LOCAL DELIVERY* 😍 Hurry, limited-time offer!

👉 Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

✅ 60 Night's Comfort Guarantee
✅ 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business
✅ 17 Bed retail stores across North Island

We have the beds for you @ Beds4U...
Your Local Sleep Experts

*Apply Code (WAITANGIDAY) to your cart for Free Shipping on online orders above $899 and only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last.
Shop now

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1007 days ago

Open studio - cartoons, ceramics, screen prints, art prints

Anna from Titirangi

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

Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.

Andrew and Jeannie Van Der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi.

Anna will be selling her $10 fine art prints, signed, titled … View more
OUR OPEN STUDIOS WILL STILL GO AHEAD! ON 12TH AND 13TH FEBRUARY
(SAT AND SUN) 10 am - 4 pm

Anna Crichton and Katie Smith
27 McEldowney Road, Titirangi.

Andrew and Jeannie Van Der Putten
709a South Titirangi Road, Titirangi.

Anna will be selling her $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 hard wearing, hand screen printed linen tea towels, fabrics, bags and more.
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 very collectable earthenware and stoneware tableware.
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.

1014 days ago

Donations need for Tonga

Durba from Avondale

Hi friends,
Sorry for the late notice but just found out that my neighbour has a 20ft container outside her house due to leave Tonga tomorrow Friday 28/1/22 afternoon. They have collected substantial goods but could do with more. They are looking for household goods, clothing, linen, water and … View more
Hi friends,
Sorry for the late notice but just found out that my neighbour has a 20ft container outside her house due to leave Tonga tomorrow Friday 28/1/22 afternoon. They have collected substantial goods but could do with more. They are looking for household goods, clothing, linen, water and non-perishable food. You can drop off at 22 Kelston St New Lynn. Please let your friends know.
Thank you.

1008 days ago

Vector Lights for Waitangi Day 2022

Brian from New Lynn

New Zealand’s national holiday, Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between tangata whenua and the Crown.
2022 is the 182nd anniversary of the Treaty’s signing in Manukau.
Vector Lights for Waitangi Day tells the story of this years’ iwi manaaki (host iwi), … View more
New Zealand’s national holiday, Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between tangata whenua and the Crown.
2022 is the 182nd anniversary of the Treaty’s signing in Manukau.
Vector Lights for Waitangi Day tells the story of this years’ iwi manaaki (host iwi), Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, and their migration to Tāmaki Makaurau.
The lightshow portrays the pepeha (tribal lineage) origins of the iwi, who travelled from the islands in a waka hourua (double hulled canoe) and made landfall in Aotearoa.
Vector Lights is part of a smart energy partnership between Vector, Auckland Council and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, the guiding light toward a smart energy future.
WHERE
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Auckland Harbour Bridge, Auckland Harbour Bridge, Westhaven, Auckland Harbour
WHEN
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Wednesday 2 February 2022
Thursday 3 February 2022
Friday 4 February 2022
Saturday 5 February 2022
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9pm-11.59pm
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COST---Free
WEBSITE/LINKS
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www.vector.co.nz...
WAITANGI DAY CULTURAL KIDS / FAMILY PARKS / OUTDOORS SUMMER WAITEMATĀ & GULF WARD NORTH SHORE WARD
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COVID-19: Auckland is currently at RED. Remember to maintain a 1m-distance and wear a face mask.
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1009 days ago

Is Hokitika the friendliest town in NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View more
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?

1008 days ago

World Read Aloud Day

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

World Read Aloud Day is about celebrating the power of reading aloud. It encourages children and adults to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud!
The best way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day is to read a book to someone. Whether it's one person or 100 people, sharing a story with … View more
World Read Aloud Day is about celebrating the power of reading aloud. It encourages children and adults to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud!
The best way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day is to read a book to someone. Whether it's one person or 100 people, sharing a story with your own voice is what the day is all about.

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1009 days ago

Best boogie boarding spots in Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

? Wondering where to take your boogie boards next? These boogie boarding beaches are the best in the Auckland region, according to children.
#AKLSummerisCalling

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