Henderson Valley, Auckland

2182 days ago

Poll: Prince William made the buzzy bee world-famous. What toy will the next Royal Baby show off?

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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Prince William made the buzzy bee world-famous. What toy will the next Royal Baby show off?
  • 20.3% Bunch o Balloons, the water bombs that make every day a visit to the beach
    20.3% Complete
  • 61.1% Pipi Mā, the award-winning range of Te Reo Māori speaking and singing plush doll
    61.1% Complete
  • 18.6% Another nation or two to add to the Empire.
    18.6% Complete
360 votes
2183 days ago

Reader’s Rail Tour - North Island

Stuff

Come and create memories of a lifetime next Autumn as the annual Readers’ Rail Tour heads north on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand.

Join us as we explore Te Puia Geothermal Valley, sample world class wines on Waiheke Island and spend three nights… View more
Come and create memories of a lifetime next Autumn as the annual Readers’ Rail Tour heads north on an unforgettable journey exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand.

Join us as we explore Te Puia Geothermal Valley, sample world class wines on Waiheke Island and spend three nights at the elegant Chateau Tongariro plus so much more.

Fabulous scenery, company, food, wine and excursions all combine to make this a brilliant experience.

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2183 days ago

Get hands on experience with NZMA!

NZMA

If you’re new to the commercial cookery environment, this course has all the right ingredients to get you started. Courses starting in October and November.

It’s ultra-practical and you’ll graduate knowing all about food safety and how to prepare basic dishes at an operational level. … View more
If you’re new to the commercial cookery environment, this course has all the right ingredients to get you started. Courses starting in October and November.

It’s ultra-practical and you’ll graduate knowing all about food safety and how to prepare basic dishes at an operational level. It’ll set you up with the basic skills commercial chefs are looking for in their kitchen staff. Contact us and enrol today!

See our students in training and see what you can expect to learn

Contact us and enrol now for October or November 2018!
Enrol now!

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2183 days ago

For your White Sunday shopping

Mangere Town Centre

Māngere Town Centre is your one-stop-shop for clothing, fabric, food, groceries, gifts and the ever- popular weekend markets.

Just a 30 minute drive from the city, Mangere Town Centre has over 1000 free car parking spaces, making it an easy option to get your White Sunday shopping needs … View more
Māngere Town Centre is your one-stop-shop for clothing, fabric, food, groceries, gifts and the ever- popular weekend markets.

Just a 30 minute drive from the city, Mangere Town Centre has over 1000 free car parking spaces, making it an easy option to get your White Sunday shopping needs sorted.
Find out more!

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2188 days ago

Should we ditch vehicle regos and pay more on petrol?

Simon Smith Reporter from Western Leader

The Government has looked at ditching vehicle regos, and one option to replace it is another hike to the fuel tax.
While in opposition, MP Phil Twyford called the annual vehicle licensing system and its 235,000 fines each year a "giant revenue gathering device".
Now the Minister of … View more
The Government has looked at ditching vehicle regos, and one option to replace it is another hike to the fuel tax.
While in opposition, MP Phil Twyford called the annual vehicle licensing system and its 235,000 fines each year a "giant revenue gathering device".
Now the Minister of Transport, Twyford took official advice on other ways to raise the money, but doesn't plan to pursue changes at the moment.

* Click the link for the story, and as we sometimes use Neighbourly comments for the news, please indicate if you don't want to see yours used.

2186 days ago

Do you think this advertising was misleading?

Hannah Ross Reporter from Western Leader

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled the West Auckland licensing trusts advertisement not misleading, but not everyone agreed.

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2201 days ago

CON MAN (OR WOMAN) ALERT!!

Stephen from Glen Eden

I have witnessed two attempts tonight by con-men trying to get money out of people:

Con # 1: A tall Indian man at the Bunnings Titirangi undercover car park is spinning a very well-practiced victim-pitch about him being a Navy cadet who needs to get to work in Devonport, and who needs petrol money… View more
I have witnessed two attempts tonight by con-men trying to get money out of people:

Con # 1: A tall Indian man at the Bunnings Titirangi undercover car park is spinning a very well-practiced victim-pitch about him being a Navy cadet who needs to get to work in Devonport, and who needs petrol money to do so. The pitch is so articulate as to be utterly unbelievable. Don't fall or it.

Con # 2: A person walked into a local business in Glen Eden, claiming that he had given an expensive tie-down strap to the shop owner, and became increasingly agitated when the shop owner could not recall the receipt of the item. Thankfully the shop owner has 24/7 camera security, and when the con man was asked for a time and date of when he claimed he dropped off the tie down, the con-man beat a hasty retreat. The con here is to try and intimidate or guilt-trip the "mark" by compelling them to pay for an item that was never actually received.

I expect as Christmas approaches, we will see more of this appalling behaviour.

If anyone else has a con story to share, maybe ad it to this post, so others can be aware of them as well.

2183 days ago

Waitemata Table Tennis Stadium

Zhanna from Henderson

Come and join us Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays mornings for a game or two of table tennis, fun and laughs, 9.30am – 12pm. $5 per person.
Busy during the day? Stadium opens on Mondays and Tuesdays 7pm-10pm.
Busy on weekdays? Come on Sundays 2pm - 7pm.
Some Sundays we have tournaments, you are… View more
Come and join us Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays mornings for a game or two of table tennis, fun and laughs, 9.30am – 12pm. $5 per person.
Busy during the day? Stadium opens on Mondays and Tuesdays 7pm-10pm.
Busy on weekdays? Come on Sundays 2pm - 7pm.
Some Sundays we have tournaments, you are welcome to come and watch.
Bats and balls provided or you can bring your own.

72A Seymour Rd, Sunnyvale

2183 days ago

Scientists reveal drumming helps schoolchildren diagnosed with autism!

Music Education Centre Henderson

Drumming for just an hour a week shown to improve students' ability to follow instructions and interact with peers.

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2183 days ago

Welcome Mate Ma'a Tonga at Manukau’s Vodafone Events Centre

The Team from

Welcome the team ahead of their clash with Australia. Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, Wednesday 10 October, 5.30pm - 6.30pm, free, all ages.

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2189 days ago

Do you have rubbish bin problems in your neighbourhood?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Some Papakura residents are so frustrated about their bin tags being swiped off their rubbish bins, they're coming up with some pretty creative ways to deter thieves. The pay-as-you-throw tags were introduced by Auckland Council in Papakura and west Auckland earlier this year… View more
Hi neighbours,

Some Papakura residents are so frustrated about their bin tags being swiped off their rubbish bins, they're coming up with some pretty creative ways to deter thieves. The pay-as-you-throw tags were introduced by Auckland Council in Papakura and west Auckland earlier this year and range from between $2.60- $5.50 a bin. To read more, click here.

Although the bin tags aren't city-wide, it got us wondering what other rubbish-bin issues were out there? Has your bin been stolen before? Do people fill your bins with their rubbish and recycling? Have you had lids or wheels broken off them? What extreme measures have you taken to make sure your rubbish gets collected? Let us know in the replies.

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

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2184 days ago

Join the WestCity Explorers for another week of school holiday fun!

WestCity Waitakere

Join us for week 2 of our free, fun and educational school holiday programme!

This week kids will learn all about the life cycle of worms and take home their very own worm farm! Children will create their own mini worm farm, get their little worms and take home to release into the environment.… View more
Join us for week 2 of our free, fun and educational school holiday programme!

This week kids will learn all about the life cycle of worms and take home their very own worm farm! Children will create their own mini worm farm, get their little worms and take home to release into the environment.

We look forward to seeing you!

Where: WestCity Waitakere
Level 1, Centre Court
7 Catherine Street, Henderson
Phone: +64 9 978 6700
Learn more!

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2184 days ago

Free kayak tour in Okura!

Canoe & Kayak North Shore

In support of the battle to protect the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve and its surrounding area, Canoe & Kayak North Shore are donating free kayak trips in the marine reserve in the month of October. Just donate $50 for adults and $25 for children (under 18) to the Long Bay Great Park Society … View moreIn support of the battle to protect the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve and its surrounding area, Canoe & Kayak North Shore are donating free kayak trips in the marine reserve in the month of October. Just donate $50 for adults and $25 for children (under 18) to the Long Bay Great Park Society through their Givealittle page to qualify for your freebie.

This kayak tour is just 20 minutes from downtown Auckland in the Long Bay – Okura Marine Reserve, bordered by protected native bush and regional council reserves, historic buildings, pa sites and natural wonders.

Many rare NZ seabirds can be seen and heard including NZ Dotterel, Variable Oystercatchers and Bar-tailed godwits. Flying mullet and stingrays are often sighted in the shallows of the Okura Estuary and Karepiro Bay, as they cruise under your kayak. Myrtle and Turtle, two resident stingrays, are regularly seen feeding off Dacre Cottage.

Come and enjoy a rare glimpse of what New Zealand was like in the old days. Phone or email with your qualifying code from your Givealittle donation to book your tour.

09 479 1002
northshore@canoeandkayak.co.nz
Donate here

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