Grey Lynn, Auckland

Downtown Auckland projects almost finished

Ryan Anderson Reporter from Central Leader

Hey Neighbours!

Auckland Council are finishing up the remaining 3/6 of their projects which are set to modernise the downtown area.

Programme Director Eric van Essen said the finished projects will allow for commuters to better switch between ferries, trains and buses.

Learn more in the video!

The Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021 event map is now live! 🌻✅

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event

If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours … View moreTo find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event

If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours Day website' to have your event included when you sign-up.

E-Waste @ level 2

John Sammut from Disabled Citizens Society

Now we're back in level 2, we're taking your E-waste again. Our hours are Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm & Sat 8am-12pm

Merge Cafe, K rd - needs your support!

CCRG from Auckland City Centre Residents' Group - CCRG

Merge Cafe - needs your support. This cafe up on K Rd serve great food and also does a phenomenal job in supporting those who are homeless. Merge Cafe is an excellent model of community working holistically and with dignity, but the loss of a major funder (thanks Covid) has put this place of care… View moreMerge Cafe - needs your support. This cafe up on K Rd serve great food and also does a phenomenal job in supporting those who are homeless. Merge Cafe is an excellent model of community working holistically and with dignity, but the loss of a major funder (thanks Covid) has put this place of care and new starts, in danger of closing its doors.
If you are in a position to do so, please support them with a donation.

Brand-new birkenstock shoes

Quynh Huong from Auckland Central

Have 2 pair of Birkwn stock-kitchen shoes to go: Profi-Birki and Super-Bitki paid $160/$140. Now go $95 and $85 or both $170, CBD pick up.

Price: $85

Government grants now available

EECA

Everyone deserves a warm, comfortable home.

See if you’re eligible for free insulation and 90% off heaters with a Warmer Kiwi Homes grant.

For more details visit WarmerKiwiHomes.govt.nz Learn more

Free oven tray and grill

Cindy from Sandringham

We have a spare one. Good condition. In Sandringham. Cell: 021 154 0735

Free

Free phones and cables

Cindy from Sandringham

I live in Sandringham. Cell: 021 154 0735

Free

Free JAMO speaker box.

Cindy from Sandringham

I am in Sandringham. I can possibly deliver to you if necessary. Cell: 021 154 0735

Free

DVD

Cindy from Sandringham

There is a device that was connected to TV. Can have together or separately. Cell: 021 154 0735

Free

Free singstar/ PlayStation controls

Cindy from Sandringham

I am in Sandringham. Can drop off to you if needed and not too far. Cell: 0211540735

Free

Free bathroom cleaning products

Claire from Westmere

Free bathroom cleaning products, mostly unused. They were left here by a previous flatmate and we don’t use them. Pick up near the Garnet Road shops, Westmere.

Free

Manuka multifloral honey 83+ MGO 500grams

Trent from Grey Lynn

Manuka multifloral 83+ MGO $15.00 for 500grams

Price: $15

Increase in MIQ costs for temporary visa holders - are you impacted?

Lucy Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

MBIE has just announced that from 25 March 2021, MIQ costs for temporary entry visa class holders will increase from $3100 to $5520.

Temporary visa holders (including those on visitor visas, student visas, work visas and limited visas) who have already booked MIQ spots and are due… View moreHi Neighbours,

MBIE has just announced that from 25 March 2021, MIQ costs for temporary entry visa class holders will increase from $3100 to $5520.

Temporary visa holders (including those on visitor visas, student visas, work visas and limited visas) who have already booked MIQ spots and are due to enter on/after 25 March will also be expected to pay by the new standards.

Are you impacted by this change? What are your thoughts on this change? Feel free to get in touch with me to share your views:
Lucy Xia
Email: lucy.xia@stuff.co.nz
Mobile: 022 0929 679.

Northland residents warned to move to higher ground after earthquakes hit off the east coast of NZ

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi Auckland neighbours,

Did you feel the quake this morning?

If so, what was it like?

What was your reaction?
… View moreHi Auckland neighbours,

Did you feel the quake this morning?

If so, what was it like?

What was your reaction?

A magniture 8.1 earthquake off the coast of New Zealand triggered a tsunami warning for Northland.

The earthquake struck near the Kermadec Islands at 8.28am, with people in certain eastern areas of the North Island told to go immediately to high ground.

A 7.4 magnitude quake also hit near the Kermadec Islands struck about 6.40am, at a depth of about 56km.