Hauraki, Auckland

1102 days ago

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View more
Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

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1102 days ago

Snap crackle pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Takapuna

Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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1104 days ago

Poll: What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to… View more
Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to come up with a better name, but has ruled out “Busey McBusface”.

What do you think the vaccination buses should be called?

Here are some ideas readers have emailed in to Stuff, but feel free to comment your own!

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What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?
  • 42.5% The Jabba Waka
    42.5% Complete
  • 19.3% Vax to the Future
    19.3% Complete
  • 16.5% Mr Pricky
    16.5% Complete
  • 5.8% The Vaccination Tour
    5.8% Complete
  • 4.7% Double Jab Ute
    4.7% Complete
  • 11.2% Other (please comment)
    11.2% Complete
553 votes
1103 days ago

Call for community news submissions.

Holly Houston from Devonport Peninsula Trust

Follow the link below to see the latest community news and to make a submission for our Whiringa-ā-nuku/October eNews!
Remember to sign up to get the eNews directly to your inbox every month 📨
mailchi.mp...

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1104 days ago

Shorecare's new website

Shorecare Urgent Care Smales Farm

Hey neighbours!
Have you spied our brand new website yet? 👀
We've pulled it right back and created a patient focused site so that you can easily find the info that you need.
Check it out for yourself and let us know your thoughts!

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1103 days ago

Plumber/Gas-fitter..all emergency work

Joanne from Youngman Plumbing and Gas Ltd

Hi Neighbours, just a reminder that we are open for all emergency work during levels 3 & 4
Call Mike on 0800 82 83 85 Certifying Plumber, Certifying Gasfitter -affordable, prompt & reliable. No call out fees
Youngman Plumbing & Gas Ltd

1103 days ago

Fly screens for windows & doors

Exceed - we fix windows & doors

Hi neighbours!
Are you looking for a solution to keep bugs out of your house and don't know where to start?
We can help you find the best fly screen option for your home depending on your unique requirements, lifestyle and budget!

See our different styles of fly screens in action!
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Hi neighbours!
Are you looking for a solution to keep bugs out of your house and don't know where to start?
We can help you find the best fly screen option for your home depending on your unique requirements, lifestyle and budget!

See our different styles of fly screens in action!
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or visit our website for more info!
The Exceed team :)

1105 days ago

Auckland's south and west need more than just Covid jabs

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, Two big lockdowns and the GFC before them will leave more scars on Auckland's most vulnerable communities. Is it time for more than a crisis response? Read the article below:

1105 days ago

UK family of man recovering from alleged bar assault need a home

Melanie Earley Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours, Josh Storer, 25, was injured in July during an incident at The Albany bar, he was in a coma and his parents and sister traveled to New Zealand to be with him.

In the next few weeks, Ia Josh's dad said the family hoped Storer could leave the ABI Rehabilitation centre he is … View more
Kia ora neighbours, Josh Storer, 25, was injured in July during an incident at The Albany bar, he was in a coma and his parents and sister traveled to New Zealand to be with him.

In the next few weeks, Ia Josh's dad said the family hoped Storer could leave the ABI Rehabilitation centre he is staying at and be reunited with his family – but they needed somewhere to live.

If you can help please email: melanie.earley@stuff.co.nz


Read the full story below.

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1104 days ago

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 more
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 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

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1104 days ago

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.

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1111 days ago

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!

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Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?
  • 30.9% Busy
    30.9% Complete
  • 69.1% Empty
    69.1% Complete
275 votes
1105 days ago

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 more
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 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

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1105 days ago

DEVONPORT COMMUNITY NEWS - CHANNEL MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2021

Holly Houston from Devonport Peninsula Trust

Our Community Coordinator - Maria Teape, has published her monthly Channel Magazine column with all the latest community news.
Follow the link below for more info.

www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz...

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