Henderson Valley, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2096 days ago

Everything you need to know about the latest fruit fly discovery

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Ōtara is in a fruit and vegetable lockdown after a facialis fruit fly was found.

It's the first time this particular fruit fly - which is native to Tonga - has been found in New Zealand, and it could be devastating to crops.

How has the fruit fly discovery affected you? … View more
Hey neighbours,

Ōtara is in a fruit and vegetable lockdown after a facialis fruit fly was found.

It's the first time this particular fruit fly - which is native to Tonga - has been found in New Zealand, and it could be devastating to crops.

How has the fruit fly discovery affected you? Are you worried about purchasing local fruit and veges from the area? Will you still go to the Ōtara markets this weekend?

To find out how to spot the facialis fruit fly, and what to do if you see one, click here.

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2093 days ago

*WIN* Free Double Passes to Backbone!

Auckland Arts Festival

Backbone is circus like you’ve never seen before. From revolutionary Australian company Gravity & Other Myths, Backbone is contemporary circus stripped back to its core: physical, playful, and sometimes even painful.

Backbone tests the limits of the human body, featuring jaw-dropping … View more
Backbone is circus like you’ve never seen before. From revolutionary Australian company Gravity & Other Myths, Backbone is contemporary circus stripped back to its core: physical, playful, and sometimes even painful.

Backbone tests the limits of the human body, featuring jaw-dropping physical feats, hair-raising acrobatics, and moments of hilarious absurdity.

An acrobatic marvel that has to be seen to be believed. Sweaty, sinuous, and seriously impressive.

Neighbourly has 10 double passes to giveaway to the premiere of Backbone, on Thursday, 14 March at 7.30pm. Simply like or thank this post to go into the draw to win!
Book tickets now

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2093 days ago

Pinterest (if anyone is interested)

Matt from Henderson

Hi everyone, just want to know if anyone has Pinterest or would like to have a free account. Basically it is a website where you can find pictures of your particular topic and subject and save them to your own Pinterest account. The other thing you can do also is make your own picture group so if… View moreHi everyone, just want to know if anyone has Pinterest or would like to have a free account. Basically it is a website where you can find pictures of your particular topic and subject and save them to your own Pinterest account. The other thing you can do also is make your own picture group so if you want to make your own pictures on Pinterest, you can do so making either finding a free online picture editor to do your own pictures or download some free picture editing software then post your own pictures on Pinterest. I have my own Pinteret account and yes there is a pinterest NZ website if anyone is interested. Here is the website below:

www.pinterest.nz...

Matt

2093 days ago

Upcycle Painting Workshop

Ger from Waitakere

Upcycle painting classes are fun, creative and allow you to re-use and make your home décor beautiful once more. Instructors will provide tips and tricks for making your tired old home décor pieces, look new and interesting again. Most of the techniques used will aim to be quick, easy and more … View moreUpcycle painting classes are fun, creative and allow you to re-use and make your home décor beautiful once more. Instructors will provide tips and tricks for making your tired old home décor pieces, look new and interesting again. Most of the techniques used will aim to be quick, easy and more affordable over buying new stuff. It will give you the confidence and accomplishment to create your own work in your own style. Come along, hear and share new ideas and get personal support in your upcycle journey.

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2098 days ago

Bruce McClaren Mural

Joseph from Glen Eden

This amazing artwork needs some attention (fixing) I noticed; it's past the railway crossing on Railside Ave if you haven't see it (very surprising it's in such an out of the way place!).

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2096 days ago

Inviting HEALTHY PARTICIPANTS* for: Abdominal MRI & Metabolism testing

Gisselle from Henderson

$$$ We are giving away $40 petrol vouchers$$$

Are you aged 30 and above?
Fit and healthy?
No history or family history of pancreatitis or diabetes?

If so, WE NEED YOU to compare with our pancreatitis and diabetes patients.
*Particularly interested if you are from Maori/PI descent, but … View more
$$$ We are giving away $40 petrol vouchers$$$

Are you aged 30 and above?
Fit and healthy?
No history or family history of pancreatitis or diabetes?

If so, WE NEED YOU to compare with our pancreatitis and diabetes patients.
*Particularly interested if you are from Maori/PI descent, but all other ethnicities also welcome.

The entire visit will take no more than 3 hours and we can schedule it according to your availability.
All the above tests will be conducted at no charge to you.
We will reimburse you with a $40.00 petrol voucher for your time and participation.
***FREE parking available***

If you would like to participate or obtain more information, then don't delay and CONTACT ME TODAY!

Gisselle Alarcon Ramos
Nurse l Coordinator
COSMOS l Research Clinic
Department of Surgery
Auckland City Hospital l Level 3 l Support Building
CLINIC PH: 09 9231821 EMAIL: g.ramos@auckland.ac.nz

2094 days ago

Happy Friday!

UHY Haines Norton Henderson

Have a great weekend from all of us at UHY Haines Norton

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2095 days ago

We need your help

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’re looking for people willing to take part in research interviews for Neighbourly, Stuff and potentially other New Zealand brands. You can help improve major New Zealand websites and apps simply by having a chat over a coffee.

• We’ll meet you at a location that suits you.
• You will… View more
We’re looking for people willing to take part in research interviews for Neighbourly, Stuff and potentially other New Zealand brands. You can help improve major New Zealand websites and apps simply by having a chat over a coffee.

• We’ll meet you at a location that suits you.
• You will be paid for your time.
• Interviews are 30–60 minutes.

If you’re interested, please fill out this form.

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2097 days ago

Possible solution found for housing shortage

Fiona from Henderson

Simplicity at its absolute best.
This is absolutely PERFECT and only using the natural resources around.
A house and a swimming pool - wow!
This simple but effective solution could be the saviour to the Kiwi Build problems 😉
P.S. It's well worth taking a peek at the other videos, even if it… View more
Simplicity at its absolute best.
This is absolutely PERFECT and only using the natural resources around.
A house and a swimming pool - wow!
This simple but effective solution could be the saviour to the Kiwi Build problems 😉
P.S. It's well worth taking a peek at the other videos, even if it just gives you a couple of ideas for your own garden or section :)


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2095 days ago

World without Walls poetry event

Helen Kerrigan from Titirangi Library

Join us as we host this event for the world poetry movement which supports multiculturalism, diversity and inclusion in a 'world without walls'. Bring a peace/freedom poem to share, all welcome
Thursday 28th February 5.30pm to 6.50pm.

2095 days ago

Over 100 events to celebrate tamariki

The Team from Children's Day

Next Sunday 3 March is Children's Day! A time to celebrate the tamariki of New Zealand and put them first. There are lots of family-friendly events on all over Aotearoa to mark the day. Check out what's on in your neighbourhood at www.childrensday.org.nz...

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