Grey Lynn, Auckland

Return to school ... is there a Level school standard?

Andrea from Morningside

Hi parents and caregivers. As the Government prepares to announce a possible change in Auckland's Alert Level, is there a known National School standard that outlines any mandatory requirements for returning students?
Has your school advised as yet and if so, what mandatory requirements would… View moreHi parents and caregivers. As the Government prepares to announce a possible change in Auckland's Alert Level, is there a known National School standard that outlines any mandatory requirements for returning students?
Has your school advised as yet and if so, what mandatory requirements would you agree to, to send your children and what would keep you from doing so? If your child can wear a mask, have you got any recommendations? Thank you for your comments.

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View moreIt's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga! See more

Recipe: Salmon in filo pastry

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Salmon in Filo Pastry with Lemon Beurre Blanc prepared by our Advanced student, Timmika from home.
This is a versatile recipe that can be made with different types of fish and wraps the fish in a parcel of filo pastry.
Recipe out now.

Today we're helping to shape the future by working together to try and set a new world record for the most people speaking and celebrating an endangered Indigenous language at the same time!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To do our part, here's two phrases we believe everyone should know in Te Reo Māori.

Poll: Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What’s your local Covid-19 testing centre, and has it been busy or empty lately?

Please vote and comment!

Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?

• Busy
• Empty

Vote View Results

• 30.9% Busy
  30.9% Complete
• 69.1% Empty
  69.1% Complete

275 votes

Hey, It's Okay...

Andrea from Morningside

Let's Make It Better Today, for Tomorrow

We can’t wait till Auckland moves back to Level 2!

Hilton Brown Swimming

All our Auckland facilities will reopen under Level 2 Delta guidelines when we move back into Level 2.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for … View moreAll our Auckland facilities will reopen under Level 2 Delta guidelines when we move back into Level 2.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Newmarket and One Tree Hill.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers. Find out more

What are the pitfalls of financing assets through a dealer?

Speirs Finance

Dealers or sellers of capital equipment will often offer you a finance solution when you are looking to buy their gear – while this can provide you with the benefit of dealing with less people it may also mean that you end up with a finance structure that is not optimal for your business and that… View moreDealers or sellers of capital equipment will often offer you a finance solution when you are looking to buy their gear – while this can provide you with the benefit of dealing with less people it may also mean that you end up with a finance structure that is not optimal for your business and that could be detrimental to cash flow.

I want to thank you all

Hector from Auckland Central

I want to thank all our neighbours/ city dwellers for staying on course throughout this level 4 lockdown...we are nearly out of the woods.
It's been tough but...
Are you being active? We, me and my wife, have managed to get out there and walk at least 4 - 5k every day...
What do you do to say … View moreI want to thank all our neighbours/ city dwellers for staying on course throughout this level 4 lockdown...we are nearly out of the woods.
It's been tough but...
Are you being active? We, me and my wife, have managed to get out there and walk at least 4 - 5k every day...
What do you do to say active?
Hope you are all well. Keep safe.

Happy Māori Language Week

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Ngā mihi o te wiki o te reo Māori e hoa mā | Happy Māori Language Week

Māori Language Week has officially started across Aotearoa. Throughout the week, we will be posting common words which you can start to use in everyday conversations such as kia pai te rā which means have a great day ⭐

Restoring the allotment / community garden behind The gypsy tea room.

Conal from Grey Lynn

Hi i'm just putting my feelers out to see if anyone knows about the smallish plot behind The gypsy tea rooms on Wilton street in West Lynn. Mum tell me it was a community garden at one point? If so i'd gladly help take on the task of clearing the weeds and restoring it. If anyone knows … View moreHi i'm just putting my feelers out to see if anyone knows about the smallish plot behind The gypsy tea rooms on Wilton street in West Lynn. Mum tell me it was a community garden at one point? If so i'd gladly help take on the task of clearing the weeds and restoring it. If anyone knows more please send a message! Thanks

Yacon Tubers

Diana from Mount Eden

I have lifted my yacon tubers and have a lot to give away. This URL provides information about yacon ; thisnzlife.co.nz... . I find them crisp and refreshing and the sugars have the advantage of not being digestible so they are very low on the glycemic index. - so I have read! I can leave them at … View moreI have lifted my yacon tubers and have a lot to give away. This URL provides information about yacon ; thisnzlife.co.nz... . I find them crisp and refreshing and the sugars have the advantage of not being digestible so they are very low on the glycemic index. - so I have read! I can leave them at the gate by arrangement for anyone who wants them or you can pick them up after lockdown.

Free

Purple bearded iris rhizomes

Diana from Mount Eden

I am replanting my bearded iris and have rhizomes to give away if any one is interested. The rhizomes are placed on top of soil rather than buried. Easy care but need lifting and splitting periodically. Flower late Oct. though may have to wait for next year. They look pretty much the same as the … View moreI am replanting my bearded iris and have rhizomes to give away if any one is interested. The rhizomes are placed on top of soil rather than buried. Easy care but need lifting and splitting periodically. Flower late Oct. though may have to wait for next year. They look pretty much the same as the picture though there may be a few white ones among them. I can leave some at the front gate for anyone in Mt Eden, those out of area can pick them up after lockdown. i have a lot.

Free

Meditation Introductory

Jogyata from Auckland Central

Dear friends, if you have an interest in a free Zoom meeting - a ‘Learn Meditation’ introductory - we have a session this coming Monday at 7pm. ( www.meditationauckland.co.nz... ). The session will cover some of the basics, have two guided meditations and a q & a session at the end. Please … View moreDear friends, if you have an interest in a free Zoom meeting - a ‘Learn Meditation’ introductory - we have a session this coming Monday at 7pm. ( www.meditationauckland.co.nz... ). The session will cover some of the basics, have two guided meditations and a q & a session at the end. Please see the link below to log in.
Very kind regards, Jogyata (Sri Chinmoy Centre)

Topic: Meditation
Time: Sep 13, 2021 07:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 892 2619 6747

Recipe: Sweet n sour pork

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced … View moreSweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced cookery student Reesha from home during Lockdown 2021.
Find recipe on our blog, link below.