Hauraki, Auckland

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Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

2240 days ago

Seven safety tips for magpie swooping season

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Nesting magpies can be particularly aggressive about defending their young – see how to stay safe when they swoop.

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2240 days ago

Poll: Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!

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Jandals shaped the feet of a nation. What are the new jandals?
  • 49.4% Allbirds, the hi-tech shoe with an environmental goal, made from fine merino woo
    49.4% Complete
  • 31.8% Nomads, the 1980s crepe-soled schoolyard phenomenon set for a 2020 reboot;
    31.8% Complete
  • 18.9% Thick foot hair, as modelled by Peter Jackson’s hobbits.
    18.9% Complete
541 votes
2240 days ago

Drivers might pay more, learn why.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

At ACC, we’re proposing to increase the levies collected from road users to pay for the rising cost of road injuries. If you’re a road user, these proposals could affect you.

Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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2245 days ago

Local Community

Saul Stevens from Zomer Cafe

Zomer Cafe is owned and operated by Takapuna locals, based at 4 The Strand, Takapuna.

A little known fact about Zomer, we give 70% of our profits back to our staff in the form of a bonus! Zomer was set up as a business run by its staff, for its staff.

So if you’re looking for breakfast, … View more
Zomer Cafe is owned and operated by Takapuna locals, based at 4 The Strand, Takapuna.

A little known fact about Zomer, we give 70% of our profits back to our staff in the form of a bonus! Zomer was set up as a business run by its staff, for its staff.

So if you’re looking for breakfast, lunch or just a great coffee, drop in and say hello to our wonderful team and know that you’re helping to boost the local community and economy.

We’re also available to be hired out for functions, plus our menu is hyper seasonal so we change it up every 4 weeks using only local produce 😊

We are big supporters of local community organisations, so if you're having a fundraising event please let us know!


Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

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2241 days ago

The evolution of the New Zealand state house

Housing New Zealand

The state houses of the 1930s and 40s are part of the fabric of New Zealand society. Hundreds of thousands of us have lived in one, or next to one. They have a reputation for having “good bones” and, today, they’re often seen as tidy, blank canvases for home buyers to breathe new life into.
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The state houses of the 1930s and 40s are part of the fabric of New Zealand society. Hundreds of thousands of us have lived in one, or next to one. They have a reputation for having “good bones” and, today, they’re often seen as tidy, blank canvases for home buyers to breathe new life into.

Fast-forward 80 years, and Housing New Zealand is still building high-quality, state-of-the-art homes that are winning awards and setting a new standard for state housing.

Take a journey through the evolution of the state house, from its humble beginnings to the warm, healthy, modern homes we’re building today.
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2242 days ago

What does the Kiwi tradition of wharf jumping mean to you?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours. After pushback from the Devonport community, the Kiwi tradition of wharf jumping at Torpedo Bay is here to stay. Auckland Council is amending its safety signage to reflect the fact the "no diving or jumping" rule is not an official ban. What are your thoughts on Auckland … View moreHi neighbours. After pushback from the Devonport community, the Kiwi tradition of wharf jumping at Torpedo Bay is here to stay. Auckland Council is amending its safety signage to reflect the fact the "no diving or jumping" rule is not an official ban. What are your thoughts on Auckland Council's back-down? What does the Kiwi tradition of wharf jumping mean to you? Put NFP in your post if it is not for publication.

2242 days ago

What does the Kiwi tradition of wharf jumping mean to you?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours. After pushback from the Devonport community, the Kiwi tradition of wharf jumping at Torpedo Bay is here to stay. Auckland Council is amending its safety signage to reflect the fact the "no diving or jumping" rule is not an official ban. What are your thoughts on Auckland … View moreHi neighbours. After pushback from the Devonport community, the Kiwi tradition of wharf jumping at Torpedo Bay is here to stay. Auckland Council is amending its safety signage to reflect the fact the "no diving or jumping" rule is not an official ban. What are your thoughts on Auckland Council's back-down? What does the Kiwi tradition of wharf jumping mean to you? Put NFP in your post if it is not for publication.

2242 days ago

Devonport's own Mary Poppins

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours. Check out this creative use of Auckland's spring breeze by 9-year-old Chloe Harper.
Tell us in the comments how you take advantage of our spring weather!
(Put 'NFP' if you don't want to be quoted.)

2242 days ago

Auckland Motorway overnight motorway closures 30 September to 6 October 2018

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 5th October 2018.

Closures affect Northern Motorway … View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 5th October 2018.

Closures affect Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20), George Bolt Memorial Drive (SH20A).

Please follow the signposted detours. The Transport Agency thanks you for your co-operation during these essential improvements and maintenance. Full information on closures here.

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2242 days ago

Business on Toast with Thor Besier at Corelli's Friday 26th October

Libby Boyd from Devonport Rotary Club

Business on Toast with guest speaker Dr Thor Besier
When: Friday 26 October, 7:00am - 8:00am

Thor, a resident of Devonport, is Associate Professor at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute and has a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Science where he is a biomechanics researcher.… View more
Business on Toast with guest speaker Dr Thor Besier
When: Friday 26 October, 7:00am - 8:00am

Thor, a resident of Devonport, is Associate Professor at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute and has a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Science where he is a biomechanics researcher. His research combines medical imaging with computational biomechanical simulation to understand mechanisms of musculoskeletal injury and disease, and developing models which can be used to diagnose and treat injury and disease, particularly of the knee joint.

Cost: $20 if booked in advance, otherwise $25. Includes full breakfast, and coffee or tea.
Breakfast for people living or working in and around Devonport.
RSVP by Wednesday 24 October 2018 to: info@devonportrotary.co.nz with Business on Toast in the subject line. (If you register for this event and are unable to attend, please send an apology in advance of Wednesday 24th October).

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2242 days ago

Improving the health of Lake Pupuke

Communications Team from Auckland Council

With summer on the horizon, Auckland Council has doubled water quality monitoring in Lake Pupuke.

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