Grey Lynn, Auckland

Birdsong

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Be entertained by feathered friends enticed to your garden by making your own bird feeder painted in favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own.

Queen Bed

Sara from Mount Eden

PRICE REDUCED to $200 for mattress and bed frame!!!

Ecosa Queen Mattress - $350
Ecosa Queen Mattress. Good condition – only used for two years. Small spot on mattress. Sells for $950. Available for pick-up between July 3-9.


Target Queen Bed Frame - $50
Black Target Furniture Brand Bed Frame. … View morePRICE REDUCED to $200 for mattress and bed frame!!!

Ecosa Queen Mattress - $350
Ecosa Queen Mattress. Good condition – only used for two years. Small spot on mattress. Sells for $950. Available for pick-up between July 3-9.


Target Queen Bed Frame - $50
Black Target Furniture Brand Bed Frame. Great condition – only used for two years. Available for pick-up Available for pick-up between July 3-9.



Purchase mattress and bed frame together for $200.

Price: $200

Small reliable car

Sue from Saint Marys Bay

I’m looking for a small reliable car for my granddaughter. Under $4000, prefer a Suzuki, Mazda Demio, Toyota . Automatic

Price: $30,003,500

Is New Regent St really NZ's most beautiful street?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
We're looking into how some common claims about NZ stack up and would be interested in your thoughts on whether New Regent Street in Christchurch deserves its title of 'NZ's most beautiful street'. Do you think it is the best-looking street in the country? Or is … View moreHi everyone,
We're looking into how some common claims about NZ stack up and would be interested in your thoughts on whether New Regent Street in Christchurch deserves its title of 'NZ's most beautiful street'. Do you think it is the best-looking street in the country? Or is there another street you think is more beautiful? Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it included in an article. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Planting Morning - Wellpark Reserve

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Join Urban Ark volunteers to plant trees in Wellpark Reserve this Saturday 26 June from 10am-12pm.

The volunteers will be filling up a few of the empty areas that have previously been covered with invasive weeds or have become eroded.

Auckland Council will be dropping off the trees and some more… View moreJoin Urban Ark volunteers to plant trees in Wellpark Reserve this Saturday 26 June from 10am-12pm.

The volunteers will be filling up a few of the empty areas that have previously been covered with invasive weeds or have become eroded.

Auckland Council will be dropping off the trees and some more mulch to spread around the base of the trees. Please bring spades and trowels, wheelbarrows and shovels if you have them.

Please come along even if you don't have the tools as there will be some to share.

Read More to check out the Facebook event.

Community Planting Day - Fraser Park Parnell

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Please join us to help plant new trees to improve the local tree canopy cover in Parnell ~ this Saturday 26 June starting at 10am. Meet us in the park.

We aim to plant 25 specimen trees (including fruit trees) across Fraser Park.

This event is sponsored by the Waitematā Local Board as part of … View morePlease join us to help plant new trees to improve the local tree canopy cover in Parnell ~ this Saturday 26 June starting at 10am. Meet us in the park.

We aim to plant 25 specimen trees (including fruit trees) across Fraser Park.

This event is sponsored by the Waitematā Local Board as part of our annual program to increase tree numbers across the local board area.

The Waitematā Local Board would like to thank the Parnell Business Association, Parnell Community Committee and Parnell Heritage for their support with this event.

Bring a spade, sturdy footwear and suitable warm clothing for a day of tree planting.

There will be a sausage sizzle and drinks provided at lunch time.

If you are interested in registering for this event please contact: gemma.ellis@greenscenenz.com

NOTE: We will post latest updates in the Facebook event ~ go to Read More.

The rain date is Saturday, 10 July 2021.

Western Springs Community Planting Day

Dee Sims from Waitematā Local Board

Conservation Volunteers has partnered with the Waitematā and Ōrākei Local Boards to plant native trees around some of our local waterways.

On the 12th of June we will be planting at Western Springs to help improve the water quality of the lake, and to provide food and habitat for our native … View moreConservation Volunteers has partnered with the Waitematā and Ōrākei Local Boards to plant native trees around some of our local waterways.

On the 12th of June we will be planting at Western Springs to help improve the water quality of the lake, and to provide food and habitat for our native species. Planting will go from 10am-12pm followed by a free sausage sizzle!

What to bring: Gumboots or closed toe shoes, appropriate long sleeved clothing and trousers, favourite spade (if you have one), gardening gloves (optional). Some spades and gloves will also be provided.

Conservation Volunteers can also transport a limited number of volunteers to the project from our office in Eden Terrace.

Bookings are essential. If you would like to make a booking or for more information please contact info@cvnz.org.nz or call 0800 567686

Gardner

Prudence from Sandringham

I need a retired person who is still happy to weed a reasonably kept garden for $30 per hour, twice a month. Thank you Prue Fisher

Cardiovascular Research Unit Auckland City Hospital

Auckland District Health Board

Are you on treatment for heart failure? Is your ejection fraction 40% or less?

If so, you could participate in a clinical trial!

ADHB Cardiovascular Research Unit is taking part in an international study looking at

IV iron replacement therapy in heart failure patients.
Transport and … View moreAre you on treatment for heart failure? Is your ejection fraction 40% or less?

If so, you could participate in a clinical trial!

ADHB Cardiovascular Research Unit is taking part in an international study looking at

IV iron replacement therapy in heart failure patients.
Transport and parking is paid for by the study.
For more obligation-free information please contact:

Cardiovascular Research Unit
Email: CVRU@adhb.govt.nz or phone 021 893 592 Learn more

Legal battle over Auckland's Queen St on hold as upgrade accelerates

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, legal action next month against Auckland Council has been put on hold as the upgrade of downtown Queen St accelerates.

Some landlords and the Heart of the City retail promotion group had been due to mount a High Court challenge to the council’s project to make the retail … View moreKia ora neighbours, legal action next month against Auckland Council has been put on hold as the upgrade of downtown Queen St accelerates.

Some landlords and the Heart of the City retail promotion group had been due to mount a High Court challenge to the council’s project to make the retail strip more people-friendly and less of a traffic thoroughfare.

The council will complete the first section within weeks, and will strip out plastic sticks and concrete blocks put in place during 2020’s Covid-19 lockdown to widen footpaths and remove traffic lanes.

Read the full story by clicking below.

Go behind-the-scenes in Stuff's newsroom

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Ever wondered why we cover the stories that we do? Or what our policy is on swear words on Stuff? What about why the homepage greets you with 'Kia ora, Aotearoa!' and not 'Hello, New Zealand!' ?

The Backstory is an occasional email newsletter giving you … View moreHi neighbours,

Ever wondered why we cover the stories that we do? Or what our policy is on swear words on Stuff? What about why the homepage greets you with 'Kia ora, Aotearoa!' and not 'Hello, New Zealand!' ?

The Backstory is an occasional email newsletter giving you behind-the-scenes insight into stories and newsroom decisions, from Stuff Editor Patrick Crewdson. It's sent every one to two weeks and it's free!

Sign up here.

If there's an element of Stuff's operations you'd like the inside scoop on, email Patrick with suggestions here.

Fur coat by D. L Ellies of Auckland

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Explore your true style. We have beautiful fur coat by D.L Ellie’s . Price is $ 80 dollars. Size is large. Do you want to grab it come and visit us at 571 Sandringham. We sold it out😀

Pressure cooker

Daniely from Auckland Central

Hi dear, I’m looking for a pressure cooker. If anyone has it and doesn't use it, let me know... I can buy it...

And the winners are...

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Kia ora koutou!

You don't have to cast your eyes too far down a newspaper or watch the news to know that Aotearoa's weather can be rather unpredictable.

To help you dress and gear-up for those crisp winter mornings, we have $1000 worth of Torpedo7 Gift Cards to share between 10… View moreKia ora koutou!

You don't have to cast your eyes too far down a newspaper or watch the news to know that Aotearoa's weather can be rather unpredictable.

To help you dress and gear-up for those crisp winter mornings, we have $1000 worth of Torpedo7 Gift Cards to share between 10 lucky members. 
   
If your name's on the list, get in touch with us to claim your prize! If you know any of your neighbours listed, be sure to give them a neighbourly congrats! 

Well done to:
Jonathan Howe from Gisborne
Alaina Luxmore from Auckland
Kelly Ryan from Ngāruawāhia
Hunish Segran from Pukekohe
Kirsten Mcmullen from Christchurch
Fereti Lualua from Auckland
Saniya Thompson from Invercargill
Annelize Kratz from Wellington
Kate Bonne from Christchurch
Martyn Simes from Whangārei

Stay safe and warm and remember to keep checking in to Neighbourly for more giveaways from the team!

A special offer for Neighbourly members!

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