Grey Lynn, Auckland

Lockdown extended - help a small business

David Downs from SOS Business

Urgh - another week of lockdown. Another week of no coffee, missing takeaways, and shaggy hair. Please consider helping a small business by buying a voucher for that thing you miss the most - they get the cash now, when they need it, and you can look forward to using your voucher when we can. … View moreUrgh - another week of lockdown. Another week of no coffee, missing takeaways, and shaggy hair. Please consider helping a small business by buying a voucher for that thing you miss the most - they get the cash now, when they need it, and you can look forward to using your voucher when we can. Win/win.

Māori Language Week 💚

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Happy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞

Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.

Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later

We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment … View moreHappy Rāmere Aotearoa! 🌞

Here are two more general phrases which you can start incorporating into everyday conversations.

Aroha mai | Sorry/Excuse me
Mā te wā | Bye for now/See you later

We'd love to hear some of the phrases you have been learning over Maori Language Week! Comment below some phrases you know 💚

October Community Clinic

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Wednesday 17 October, 7-8pm, via Skype

What's important to you and your community?

The members of the Waitematā Local Board have been elected to represent you.

Book your one-on-one Skype appointment to talk with the local board about the latest community projects, local initiatives and … View moreWednesday 17 October, 7-8pm, via Skype

What's important to you and your community?

The members of the Waitematā Local Board have been elected to represent you.

Book your one-on-one Skype appointment to talk with the local board about the latest community projects, local initiatives and your ideas for Waitematā.

Your time is precious. Book your 15-minute one-on-one appointment today by emailing: waitematalocalboard@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View moreDear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

Snap crackle pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

United we can overcome current obstacles for a better tomorrow 💚

Andrea from Morningside

Speak as though you understand the action of your words.

Poll: What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to… View moreMobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to come up with a better name, but has ruled out “Busey McBusface”.

What do you think the vaccination buses should be called?

Here are some ideas readers have emailed in to Stuff, but feel free to comment your own!

What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?

• The Jabba Waka
• Vax to the Future
• Mr Pricky
• The Vaccination Tour
• Double Jab Ute
• Other (please comment)

Vote View Results

• 42.5% The Jabba Waka
  42.5% Complete
• 19.3% Vax to the Future
  19.3% Complete
• 16.5% Mr Pricky
  16.5% Complete
• 5.8% The Vaccination Tour
  5.8% Complete
• 4.7% Double Jab Ute
  4.7% Complete
• 11.2% Other (please comment)
  11.2% Complete

553 votes

Auckland Zoo welcomes three lionesses

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Auckland Zoo has lions again!
On Tuesday, it welcomed three young lionesses from Australia.
The zoo said twin sisters Aziza and Kibibi and half-sister Ilola – all four years old – have come from Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Victoria.
Auckland Zoo is currently closed … View moreHi neighbours, Auckland Zoo has lions again!
On Tuesday, it welcomed three young lionesses from Australia.
The zoo said twin sisters Aziza and Kibibi and half-sister Ilola – all four years old – have come from Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Victoria.
Auckland Zoo is currently closed because of Covid-19 alert level 4, but once it reopens, the lions will be ready and waiting to see visitors.
Will you be booking in a visit to the zoo to see these new lions once restrictions ease?

Massage table

Charlie from Sandringham

Custom massage table length 2m x 900 width x700 high.
Comes witn 2 fitted covers,3 face hole covers,4 large towles,asst small towels,2 x support cushions.
Great for start up

Price: $1,200

Water bottles

Charlie from Sandringham

Great for kitchen or bbq on stand

Price: $30

Smile, it's free therapy

Andrea from Morningside

When you find happiness today, share it with others.

Large bucket of clean soil wanted

Andrea from Morningside

Hi, I am needing one large tub of clean soil. I have the tub and spade 🙂. Any suggestions where I could access this, observing the current lockdown? I am in Morningside. Thank you

Auckland's south and west need more than just Covid jabs

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, Two big lockdowns and the GFC before them will leave more scars on Auckland's most vulnerable communities. Is it time for more than a crisis response? Read the article below:

Covid Testing

Emily from Sandringham

Mt Eden residents have been advised to have a one-off covid test......Gavin Lobo Health are available @ 337 Dominion Road. Call 09 6315305

Māori Language Week 💚

Graeme Dingle Foundation

We hope everyone is enjoying Māori Language Week 💚

Today, we thought we'd share two common phrases which you can start to practice and use when talking to your friends, whānau or work colleagues.

Ngā mihi nui | Thanks so much
Kia pai te rā | Have a good day