Grey Lynn, Auckland

1420 days ago

Free 'your home and garden' magazines

I'm having a New Year's clear out and have a heap of these magazines from 2014 - 2019 to giveaway. 2014, 2015 and 2016 are full sets. 2017 onwards I have 7 or 8 each for the year. Pick up only please from Westmere, Auckland.

Free

1420 days ago

What's on in Auckland this summer

The Team from Auckland Council

There's heaps of events taking place across Tāmaki Makaurau this summer for you to enjoy.

From the America's Cup to local community markets, there's something for everyone right here in Auckland.

1420 days ago

Are flies & insects driving you crazy this summer?

Philip from Exceed we fix windows & doors

Letting the fresh air in while keeping the bugs out of your home is easy with Exceed´s fly screens for windows & doors!

Exceed has a range of insect screens for the whole home, including this beautiful Monarch Glide screen specifically designed for large openings.

With a span of up to 3 … View moreLetting the fresh air in while keeping the bugs out of your home is easy with Exceed´s fly screens for windows & doors!

Exceed has a range of insect screens for the whole home, including this beautiful Monarch Glide screen specifically designed for large openings.

With a span of up to 3 metres high and 9 metres wide, the Monarch Glide Insect Screen is the perfect option for screening wide window and door configurations including, hinged, bi-fold, sliders, and French doors.
Its semi-transparent pleated mesh allows for maximum ventilation with minimal effect on your view.

Our insect screens are super EASY to use. Pull to close, push to open, that simple and best of all - they are a chemical free solution for protecting your family and home against those nasty summer insects.

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1421 days ago

Renovate Your Kitchen With Us!

Kev from

Hi Neighbours

2021 is finally here!

We hope you are enjoying the summer weather!

We are back in action and ready to work so, if you want to get a kick start on your kitchen project, wardrobes, laundry, garage cabinetry, bathroom, splashbacks or even a new outdoor decking get in touch! We will … View moreHi Neighbours

2021 is finally here!

We hope you are enjoying the summer weather!

We are back in action and ready to work so, if you want to get a kick start on your kitchen project, wardrobes, laundry, garage cabinetry, bathroom, splashbacks or even a new outdoor decking get in touch! We will come to you and work on your quote as soon as possible!

Thank you for the ongoing support and we looking forward to working with you soon.

BIA

1421 days ago

Endangered skinks nurtured at Auckland Zoo

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Two threatened skink species are thriving at Auckland Zoo.

The cobble and Kapitia species were rescued by the Department of Conservation before separate cyclones hit their homes in the wild.

Zoo staff have managed to grow the cobble skinks' population from 36 to 55 animals.

They have been … View moreTwo threatened skink species are thriving at Auckland Zoo.

The cobble and Kapitia species were rescued by the Department of Conservation before separate cyclones hit their homes in the wild.

Zoo staff have managed to grow the cobble skinks' population from 36 to 55 animals.

They have been caring for a quarter of the entire population of Kapitia or Chesterfield skinks to guard against their extinction, zoo staff say.

From 50 animals collected, 11 Chesterfield lizards have been born this year.

Auckland Zoo is working with the Department of Conservation to plan the next stage of the recovery for both species.

Ectotherm keeper Sarah weighs and measures the skinks to check on their growth.

1422 days ago

Your summer sorted

The Team from Auckland Council

Make the most of summer in Auckland with a huge range of events and activities, our region's parks, beaches and walkways, council facilities and more: www.ourauckland.nz...

1421 days ago

AKL Summer Sorted Competition

The Team from Auckland Council

Share your summer photos with us using #AKLSummerSorted on Instagram or by clicking on 'Read More' and be in to win some great prizes 🎁😎☀️⁠⠀
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1421 days ago

The most popular properties viewed by New Zealanders

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Jonah Lomu's mansion, an historic church in Franklin and a tiny cottage in Mt Eden have been recognised among the most popular property listings in 2020.

Trade Me spokesperson Millie Silvester said New Zealanders are keen property lovers and every year unique properties take top spots for … View moreJonah Lomu's mansion, an historic church in Franklin and a tiny cottage in Mt Eden have been recognised among the most popular property listings in 2020.

Trade Me spokesperson Millie Silvester said New Zealanders are keen property lovers and every year unique properties take top spots for the most viewed properties.

Jonah Lomu’s former Maupuia mansion was the site's most viewed property of 2020 with 196,000 views, Silvester said.

The five-bedroom Mediterranean-style house with expansive views of Wellington harbour has a rateable value of $2.4 million and is still listed onsite.

Silvester said the list wouldn’t be complete without a few multi-million dollar mansions too.

“Kiwis love to dream and each year we see thousands of views on some of the most expensive properties for sale in the country," she said.

A lavish inner-city mansion in the Wellington suburb of Thorndon clocked up 150,000 hits making it the second most viewed property of 2020.

"The home has an eye-watering asking price of $6.5 million and is still onsite.”

Another Wellington mansion took out the third spot with 148,000 views.

The five-story pad in Brooklyn has an asking price of almost $4 million and boasts an entire floor dedicated to an indoor swimming pool.

Fourth on the most viewed list is a 125-year-old church perched on Awhitu Peninsula in Franklin, which drew 117,771 views.

“The little church is surrounded by some pretty incredible natural scenery and looks out over the Tasman Sea - it’s really no wonder it was dubbed the most photogenic church in the country," Silvester said.

A tiny cottage in the middle of Mount Eden was fifth with 78,059 views.

The festive-looking green house with bright red windows has just one-bedroom and one-bathroom, and spans 51-square-metres.

Also making the cut is Owlcatraz, a native bird and wildlife park in Horowhenua- sixth with 74,300 views.

The 6.67 hectare property includes a four-bedroom home, its own lake and a glow worm cave.

Wellington’s air traffic control tower, Arnold, was seventh on the list and after 68,444 views, Arnold gained a new owner in October.

Have you viewed any of these listings?

Which property piques your interest?

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1422 days ago

Meet the cats of Auckland instutitions

Tori Tokalau Reporter from Auckland Stuff

There's Governor Grey from Auckland University, Daisy from Waitākere Hospital, Bruce from Grey Lynn and more. Have you seen any of these pawsome felines out and about?

1427 days ago

Happy New Year!

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland has welcomed 2021 in with a bang, starting with a five minute firework display from the top of the Sky Tower at midnight.

Last year was tough. What are you looking forward to in 2021?

1422 days ago

Happy New Year!

The Team Reporter from NZ House & Garden

We hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves … View moreWe hope you’ve managed to enjoy the break, or if you’ve had to work through, that you get some time off soon. We’ve been dreaming of relaxing at this colourful retro Kāpiti bach which features in our January issue. It’s the perfect sanctuary for its Wellington owners, who find themselves unwinding as soon as they walk through its front gate. Where's your favourite place to unwind over the summer?