Grey Lynn, Auckland

Do you know what to plant in the garden right now?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say you can grow herbs even in small gardens. Plus get cracking with spring seed sowing, repot houseplants, sow sweet peas, feed rhubarb plants, and look after newly-planted fruit trees. Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow and meet the 2020 Houseplant … View moreIn this week’s issue we say you can grow herbs even in small gardens. Plus get cracking with spring seed sowing, repot houseplants, sow sweet peas, feed rhubarb plants, and look after newly-planted fruit trees. Follow this month’s guide to plants to sow and grow and meet the 2020 Houseplant Hero. Plus go in the draw for Tui potato growing products and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate gardening pack.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

Volunteers

John Sammut from Disabled Citizens Society

Hi we have a little Op shop and we are looking for Volunteers to help.
We are at 421 Dominion Road Mt Eden. If you are interested please contact John on 021 323 459. Thank You

Make a desk organiser

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Messy desk, messy life, so they say. Even if you disagree with the sentiment, there’s something calming about having an organised desk that lets you concentrate on being productive on the work that matters.

Keep your desktop clutter free with this clever DIY desk organiser. This one uses a … View moreMessy desk, messy life, so they say. Even if you disagree with the sentiment, there’s something calming about having an organised desk that lets you concentrate on being productive on the work that matters.

Keep your desktop clutter free with this clever DIY desk organiser. This one uses a green/blue paint palette, but get creative with the Resene colours that you love.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

A saucy rebrand brings te reo Māori to Kiwi fridges and dinner tables

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you looking for a new pantry staple? A Canterbury restaurateur has launched his own te reo Māori-branded tomato sauce after boycotting another for “bastardising” the language.

Fush owner Anton Matthews has teamed up with Barkers to produce Kīnaki Tomato after removing … View moreHi neighbours,

Are you looking for a new pantry staple? A Canterbury restaurateur has launched his own te reo Māori-branded tomato sauce after boycotting another for “bastardising” the language.

Fush owner Anton Matthews has teamed up with Barkers to produce Kīnaki Tomato after removing Watties from his Christchurch restaurant because the company poked fun at Māori place names in an advertising campaign.

Matthews, who has become well-known for championing the country’s indigenous language, is proud to have te reo Māori on sauces displayed on his tables.

When he went in search of a new sauce to accompany his kaimoana (fish) and chips in January, they picked a sauce they loved, and asked the Geraldine-based condiment producer if it could collaborate on a label.

“I’m really stoked that they’ve taken a chance on us.”

To read more about Kīnaki Tomato, click here

Spring sale on our Prime Stone Benchtops!

Kev from

Hi Neighbours

Kevin and the team here from the BENCHTOP INSTALLERS AUCKLAND

As we leap into spring, we are excited to be offering a 20% discount on all new bench tops including the site measure, professional installation and removal of your existing bench top.

An Additional $500 off on all Prime… View moreHi Neighbours

Kevin and the team here from the BENCHTOP INSTALLERS AUCKLAND

As we leap into spring, we are excited to be offering a 20% discount on all new bench tops including the site measure, professional installation and removal of your existing bench top.

An Additional $500 off on all Prime Stone Benchtops sold until November 30th 2020!!! (Spring Special)

10% discount on all sinks, taps, handles and bin units with every new benchtop ordered.

Message the team through the website link today. We'll bring the samples to you and walk you through the best options from the comfort of your home, in the perfect setting to allow you to match colours and make the best decisions for your new benchtop.

Message our team today for free home consultation and obligation free quote.

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Show us your lockdown snaps!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Auckland,

We want to know if there's anything in your hood that's caught your eye since the change of Alert Levels. Is there something you've seen on your iso walkabout that deserves to be shared?

Post your #lockdownsnaps in the comments below ⬇️⬇️

Teen Class

Principal from NZ Academy of Fashion

Our teen class is underway, here are couple of students working towards completing their A'Line Skirt.

Free queen mattress

John from Auckland Central

I have a used queen mattress (no box spring) in good condition

Free

It's hard to beat a hand filleted piece of NZ Hoki.

McDonald's NZ

Caught locally in the sparkling waters that surround New Zealand, our Hoki is renowned for its succulent texture, white flesh and great taste.

We use the best ingredients to make all our Macca's® meals. Whether you’re in Whangarei or Queenstown, you’ll always get the great quality and … View moreCaught locally in the sparkling waters that surround New Zealand, our Hoki is renowned for its succulent texture, white flesh and great taste.

We use the best ingredients to make all our Macca's® meals. Whether you’re in Whangarei or Queenstown, you’ll always get the great quality and taste. Find out more

Morepork BBQ!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Diploma chefs learn about classic American barbeque techniques such as smoking with apple tree wood, marinades and slow cooking pork brisket onsite at Morepork BBQ Kumeu with Chef Clint Davies. The meats included Smoked Chicken, Short ribs, Wagyu & more.

First home buying stories wanted

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for … View moreHi everyone! I'm Kylie, a Homed reporter. We're looking for people who have fairly recent, interesting, unique or off-the-wall stories to tell about how they bought their first homes. Did you move away from your home just to find a more affordable property? Did you scrimp and save for years to get a deposit together? Perhaps your family chipped in to help get you on the ladder? Are you older and buying for the first time? Did you choose to move into a home with a friend or another couple to make it more affordable? Please let us know in the comments below, or drop me a line in the messages. Your comments my be used in a story, but we'd also be interested in chatting to you for an exciting project coming up!

Environmental performance

Sarah Holden from Oxygen Consulting

Wanting to get your business started on its sustainability journey and manage your environmental performance?

We are excited to announce that businesses wanting to use our TREE Carbon Management package to get started now have access to funding to support them, through NZTE's Management … View moreWanting to get your business started on its sustainability journey and manage your environmental performance?

We are excited to announce that businesses wanting to use our TREE Carbon Management package to get started now have access to funding to support them, through NZTE's Management Capability Development Fund, which co-funds up to 50% of the costs of TREE.

TREE is designed to help businesses get started in understanding and managing their carbon emissions, setting targets, taking action and telling their story.

Priced at $4,950 (+GST), TREE provides an accessible package for businesses who are looking to meet their basic carbon reporting requirements, starting with the core essentials:

* Target - Scope 1 and 2 emissions inventory & targets set·
* Reduce - Identification of reduction opportunities to meet targets·
* Efficiency - Identification of efficiency opportunities to meet targets·
* Engage - Advisory on mapping Scope 3 emissions and engagement with suppliers, and a simple internal/external communications and engagement plan

Contact sarah@oxygen-consulting.co.nz to get started

Nominate your Nice Neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View moreDo you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!

If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card! Nominate Now!

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View moreMaintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free. You just need a smartphone or tablet.

With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC. Learn more

Get funding for your zero waste idea

The Team from Auckland Council

The Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (WMIF) funds projects from businesses, local iwi, and education and community groups that will divert waste from landfill.
Applications are open from 1–30 September 2020.