Green Bay, Auckland

Love hearing about people in our communities?

Love hearing about people in our communities?

Read posts from interesting Kiwis on our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1281 days ago

Te Whau Day Out

Whau Coastal Walkway Environmental Trust

Our fifth attempt as this free community event after four postponements due to Covid restrictions.

Bring your whānau, bring a picnic, good times.

This is a day to celebrate your awa, the Whau River.

There will be fun and playful activities for all ages, young and old.

Sea kayak rides, … View more
Our fifth attempt as this free community event after four postponements due to Covid restrictions.

Bring your whānau, bring a picnic, good times.

This is a day to celebrate your awa, the Whau River.

There will be fun and playful activities for all ages, young and old.

Sea kayak rides, bug club, coffee cart and kai, waka ama races, water kaitiakitanga and an opportunity to give your feedback on Te Whau Pathway.

This is a Zero Waste Event - bring a container from home for takeaway kai.

This event will go ahead only at Alert Level 1. #tewhaudayout
Find out more

Image
V
1282 days ago

Butterfly painting

Victoria from Glendene

Butterfly painting

Negotiable

Image
1282 days ago

Mother's Day is this weekend

Sunday Star Times

Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code … View more
Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.

Hurry! Offer ends Sunday. T&C's apply.
Subscribe Now

Image
1282 days ago

Mac Senior Net

Janet Court from Mac Senior Net Auckland

Noel Leeming will be speaking about the latest Apple Software and Hardware. Monday 10th May @ 1.30pm - 2.30pm. At the Te Tuhi Contemporary Arts Centre, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga. Phone Janet 0212148386

1282 days ago

Hot Dogs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

A New York street food classic prepared by our Diploma Chefs. Our own succulent Chorizo sausages served in a soft bread with pickled and crispy onions, cucumbers, mayonnaise and garnished with bean sprouts.

1283 days ago

The benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus.

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking … View more
As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus!

Image
1287 days ago

Fine for using cellphone while driving jumps to $150

Brian from New Lynn

The fine for drivers caught using their phones behind the wheel almost doubles from TODAY, but those who have had their lives turned upside down by distracted drivers say it doesn't go far enough. The fine for anyone caught goes from $80 to $150 from Friday. Police issued more than 400,000 … View moreThe fine for drivers caught using their phones behind the wheel almost doubles from TODAY, but those who have had their lives turned upside down by distracted drivers say it doesn't go far enough. The fine for anyone caught goes from $80 to $150 from Friday. Police issued more than 400,000 infringement notices for using a phone while driving last year. Between 2015 and 2019 there were 22 deaths and 73 serious injuries from crashes in which drivers were distracted by a phone.
===============================================

Image
1287 days ago

Million-dollar dumps: Auckland's $5.8m Carlile House deemed 'dangerous building'

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Carlile House in Auckland’s Grey Lynn is slowly crumbling away.

Its owners, the United Church of Tonga, claim the land’s significance as home to the first Tongan congregation in New Zealand is being neglected by Auckland Council, in favour of its history as an orphanage, preventing the site … View more
Carlile House in Auckland’s Grey Lynn is slowly crumbling away.

Its owners, the United Church of Tonga, claim the land’s significance as home to the first Tongan congregation in New Zealand is being neglected by Auckland Council, in favour of its history as an orphanage, preventing the site from being developed.

Because of the building's status as a category one historic place and a stalemate with Auckland Council, Carlile House cannot be repaired or demolished.

However, the situation has recently become of higher concern to both parties, following the recent partial collapse of the building’s roof.

Click 'read more' for the full story.

S
1283 days ago

Piano looking for good home

Susan from Avondale

Have an upright piano in good condition just needs tuning. Would like to see it go to someone who's learning to play as it was my mothers and she is in care now. Please message if you are interested

Free

Image
1284 days ago

Tupperware turns 75 Worldwide! You can join the party.....

Fiona from Glen Eden

Tupperware isn't just the containers that Grandma used to use, there is so much more on offer! This week Tupperware is turning 75 Worldwide, and we are celebrating with a massive party giving you loads of specials! Tupperware offers a Lifetime Guarantee, so you can trust your money will be … View moreTupperware isn't just the containers that Grandma used to use, there is so much more on offer! This week Tupperware is turning 75 Worldwide, and we are celebrating with a massive party giving you loads of specials! Tupperware offers a Lifetime Guarantee, so you can trust your money will be well spent.
Join my Group today for all the info: www.facebook.com...

Image
1284 days ago

Migrant Information sessions

Elizabeth Tuck from Citizens Advice Bureau New Lynn Branch

FINDING EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION SERIES
• Know your employment rights
• Understand the changes to the essential skills visa process

Do you know your employment rights? Are you concerned that you may not be being treated fairly by your employer. One Union are here to offer information and … View more
FINDING EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION SERIES
• Know your employment rights
• Understand the changes to the essential skills visa process

Do you know your employment rights? Are you concerned that you may not be being treated fairly by your employer. One Union are here to offer information and advice on your rights and how to make sure you are being treated fairly. ALSO
Find out about the proposed changes to the essential skills visa and how they may affect you.

When : SATURDAY: May 8th 12.30pm-4pm LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED

Where: NEW LYNN LIBRARY MEETING ROOM, 3 MEMORIAL DRIVE, NEW LYNN

To register please drop in, call or email: Citizens Advice Bureau New Lynn, Library Building, 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn.
Phone 827 7830 or 827 4731 Email: newlynn@cab.org.nz

1284 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

Image
1284 days ago

Page experience update moved from May to mid-June

Murtuza Tashrifwala from Websites And Beyond [NZ] Ltd.

Page experience includes all aspects of how users interact with a web page and how good or painful it is for them.

This includes existing Google Search signals: mobile-friendliness, safe-browsing, HTTPS, and intrusive interstitial guidelines.

It also includes metrics in Google’s Web Vitals. … View more
Page experience includes all aspects of how users interact with a web page and how good or painful it is for them.

This includes existing Google Search signals: mobile-friendliness, safe-browsing, HTTPS, and intrusive interstitial guidelines.

It also includes metrics in Google’s Web Vitals. Currently, the focus is on three facets: loading, interactivity, and visual stability.

Image
J
1286 days ago

Is this what we want for our city in a climate crisis?

Jay from New Lynn

No, it’s not the destruction of the Amazon rainforest. It’s just a few km’s away from downtown Auckland. thespinoff.co.nz...

Image
1285 days ago

Free Big Outdoor Bean Bag

Andrew from New Lynn

Hi all,

I have big outdoor bean bag for free.
Just little bit dirty and need to clean.
Please see pictures for details.
Pick up at Margan Avenue, New Lynn.
Give me your number and I will text you my address.
View more
Hi all,

I have big outdoor bean bag for free.
Just little bit dirty and need to clean.
Please see pictures for details.
Pick up at Margan Avenue, New Lynn.
Give me your number and I will text you my address.

Cheers

Andrew

Free

Top