Henderson, Auckland

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in October and November.

1415 days ago

Roaming pets that belong to everyone

Tori Tokalau Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

Do you know of any fur-babies that roam at specific places and are tagged everyone's pet? Daisy the cat is a regular at the Waitakere Hospital in West Auckland, and even has a social media page dedicated to people's experiences with her. If you know any cat or dogs like… View more
Hi Neighbours,

Do you know of any fur-babies that roam at specific places and are tagged everyone's pet? Daisy the cat is a regular at the Waitakere Hospital in West Auckland, and even has a social media page dedicated to people's experiences with her. If you know any cat or dogs like Daisy that frequent your local cafe, library, town hall, university, hospital etc please contact me (torika.tokalau@stuff.co.nz / 027 200 5142). Thanks!

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1412 days ago

Have your say on proposed improvements to Coatesville Riverhead Highway.,

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

It's time to have your say on plans to boost safety at the Coatesville Riverhead Highway intersection with Barrett Rd, Riverhead.

Consultation on a planned right turn bay closes on December 22.

The change comes after public pleas to improve safety at the intersection which … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's time to have your say on plans to boost safety at the Coatesville Riverhead Highway intersection with Barrett Rd, Riverhead.

Consultation on a planned right turn bay closes on December 22.

The change comes after public pleas to improve safety at the intersection which has only one lane in each direction.

Cars turning right onto Barrett Rd block the lane and can cause gridlocks.

The new right turning bay aims to ease traffic flow.

Go here to give your feedback:

at.govt.nz...

Click: North

Click: Coatesville-Riverhead Highway and Barrett Road, Riverhead –

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1411 days ago

Successful businesses are built on trust

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Here at Neighbourly we know a little secret; to run a successful business in today’s world you have to have trust.

Our members are your locals. Start 2021 with a Neighbourly Premium Business listing and connect with your community on a trusted platform.

Neighbourly - a local social … View more
Here at Neighbourly we know a little secret; to run a successful business in today’s world you have to have trust.

Our members are your locals. Start 2021 with a Neighbourly Premium Business listing and connect with your community on a trusted platform.

Neighbourly - a local social platform that understands local business
Sign your business up today

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1412 days ago

ALL things loud and hideous, I haven't made the lot. 😛 But you can certainly blame me for this one. 😃

Sharon from Te Atatu South

My new pillowslip. Feel free to gasp in astonishment at just how *beep* ugly it is.
Photo one: The newly stitched pillowslip, fugly side out.
Photo two: The newly stitched pillowslip, fugly side in.
Photo three: Fugly pillowslip stuffed.
Photo four: Tah-dahh!!!!!!!! Covered with a pillowcase, so … View more
My new pillowslip. Feel free to gasp in astonishment at just how *beep* ugly it is.
Photo one: The newly stitched pillowslip, fugly side out.
Photo two: The newly stitched pillowslip, fugly side in.
Photo three: Fugly pillowslip stuffed.
Photo four: Tah-dahh!!!!!!!! Covered with a pillowcase, so no-one's any the wiser.
Photos five & six: The ugly, smelly, mouldy truth of JUST why I had to make a pillowslip out of such fugly material in the first place. WASH your pillowslips, people, then you won't have to do the same. I can now say I have learned the importance of doing so. 😃

1414 days ago

We Say, You Say: Swimming Spots

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Auckland,

Would you be put off by a health warning at your favourite swimming spot?

Around 100 popular swimming locations across the country have been slapped with health warnings for the summer season.

Local councils reported long-term poor water quality due to the presence of algal … View more
Hi Auckland,

Would you be put off by a health warning at your favourite swimming spot?

Around 100 popular swimming locations across the country have been slapped with health warnings for the summer season.

Local councils reported long-term poor water quality due to the presence of algal blooms and high concentrations of sediment in popular swimming spots like Lake Rotorua, Waikanae Beach and Paraparaumu Beach. Other sites have had consistently scored so low that local councils have stopped monitoring them and have instead posted long-term warning signs against swimming there.

Swimmers that ignore signs risk gastrointestinal illnesses and respiratory diseases from water made unsafe by farm runoff, sewage contamination and high bacteria counts.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in the conversations section of your local paper.
Read more here

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1412 days ago

DNA help

Grant from Henderson

Hi, have you received your Ancestry DNA results and now don’t know how to research your family? I can do that for you. So far I have found biological parents for five people. I might be able to do the same for you. Contact me.

1412 days ago
1412 days ago

Do you know what to do in the garden this weekend?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn … View more
Our ezine Get Growing has all the info you need. This week, we say reap the rewards of growing your own cherries. Cover tomatoes to beat the birds, protect crops from windy weather, label seedheads for saving, move potted crops into partial shade, and plump up garlic, onions and shallots.
Turn pine cones into a summery wreath; take a look at Yates new book Top Edible Plants for Pots (and how not to kill them); plus go in the draw to win Kent & Stowe hand tools from Tui and a 2021 NZ Gardener Garden Diary.

Subscribe now for more great tips and prizes!

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1412 days ago

What's your favourite quote?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Massey University has launched an annual competition and they want your help.

You have until December 18 to get your votes in for the new Quote of the year 2020.

The final top 10 contenders are:

"Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly."
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Massey University has launched an annual competition and they want your help.

You have until December 18 to get your votes in for the new Quote of the year 2020.

The final top 10 contenders are:

"Because we can't get on each other's nerves if we're dancing constantly."
The Buchanan family in a music video that went viral during lockdown.

"When my eyebrow goes up, it’s a joke."
Judith Collins on how people can tell whether she is joking or being factual
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"I am the orange face you can trust."
Orange-fronted parakeet requesting votes in Bird of the Year competition
.

"There are no new cases of Covid-19 to report in New Zealand today."
Dr Ashley Bloomfield at press conferences throughout the year
.

"The Aussies can have Russell Crowe, but they can’t have our buzzy bee."
Simon Beattie when The Crown moved the NZ buzzy bee scene to Australia
.

"Let it be known these tears are not for you."
Sara Qasem speaking to the Christchurch Mosque gunman in her victim impact statement
.

"I did a little dance."
Jacinda Ardern when asked how she reacted when New Zealand had zero active cases of Covid 19
.

"You're on mute."
Most New Zealanders on Zoom from March 2020 onwards
.

"Put your jazz cabbage away people."
Hilary Barry on referendum results showing New Zealanders voted against legalising cannabis.

"It really highlights how three-ply soft we've become as a species."
Psychology Prof Marc Wilson on stockpiling toilet paper during lockdown
.

What do you think of the finalists? Which quote would you handpick?

Go here to vote:
masseyuni.wufoo.com...

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1412 days ago

Time to get rid of tree dead wood

Simon from Massey

As we move into summer and before the trees hide all their dead wood under new growth, now is a good time to check your trees for dead or broken branches.
Let’s get ready to move into the New Year with a cleaner more positive energy.
Clear the energetic flow to your front door, by shaping your … View more
As we move into summer and before the trees hide all their dead wood under new growth, now is a good time to check your trees for dead or broken branches.
Let’s get ready to move into the New Year with a cleaner more positive energy.
Clear the energetic flow to your front door, by shaping your shrubs and removing self seeded trees and weeds.
Clearing this space will help lift your energy every time you come home.
Simon (Your local arborist)

Welcome the New Year in the most positive space possible

1413 days ago

A snowy glow

The Team from Resene ColorShop Henderson

Add a gentle warmth to your Christmas decorations with painted candle holders made from jars and your favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Australian Women's Weekly and Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1413 days ago

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 more
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. 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.
Register now

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1413 days ago

Change a life this Christmas!

World Vision

Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare… View more
Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare to a pathway out of poverty. A goat will give a family nutritious milk and extra income! Make every gift count this Christmas.

Each gift comes with a card explaining your extraordinary impact. No wrapping – win!
Find out more

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1413 days ago

Christmas tree recycle ideas!

Alisa from Te Atatu South

After a tumultuous year, make this festive season finish with no hassles, we will remove and recycle your precious Christmas tree so you can say hello to a new year with ease! 🎄
As a young West Auckland family, we pick up your tree and recycle it in to mulch and firewood, could it get any … View more
After a tumultuous year, make this festive season finish with no hassles, we will remove and recycle your precious Christmas tree so you can say hello to a new year with ease! 🎄
As a young West Auckland family, we pick up your tree and recycle it in to mulch and firewood, could it get any better?
Book now: docs.google.com...

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1413 days ago

Neighbours Day 2021

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, … View more
Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, street party or the like - that is awesome! Get in early with your registration and tell us about the event you're planning and we'll send you seeds too! (We are good like that!)

We are also encouraging people to write something about their neighbours, communities and/or acts of neighbourliness with Notes for neighbours - poems, reflections or any sort of note! We will share these on our Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be chosen to be made into posters to share across the country.

Check out our website and register your event, big or small today!

www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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