Kingsland, Auckland

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

1707 days ago

Have you been using Zoom during the lockdown? You'll want to read this

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Are you using Zoom or other video conferencing software during the lockdown? Unfortunately, there have been several hacking incidents reported where trolls have joined strangers' Zoom meetings and streamed porn to the group or created other havoc. Luckily, you can change your … View moreHi neighbours, Are you using Zoom or other video conferencing software during the lockdown? Unfortunately, there have been several hacking incidents reported where trolls have joined strangers' Zoom meetings and streamed porn to the group or created other havoc. Luckily, you can change your settings to prevent this from happening. Here's some more information about some of the risks of Zoom and other video calling software and a quick guide on how to change your settings to prevent hacks.

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1700 days ago

Let the games begin

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Recreate a classic game in an unconventional format using Resene testpots to paint your own dominoes. Smooth rocks, like those found on the beach or in a river bed, work best for this project.

Take the kids out to search for ones that lay flat and are generally round or oblong in shape. If you … View more
Recreate a classic game in an unconventional format using Resene testpots to paint your own dominoes. Smooth rocks, like those found on the beach or in a river bed, work best for this project.

Take the kids out to search for ones that lay flat and are generally round or oblong in shape. If you don’t live near water, you should be able to get some from your local garden supply store.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own rock domino set.

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1700 days ago

All Business Is Essential, Some More Essential Than Others

Andrea from Eden Terrace

Meaning of essential:Extremely important or necessary
A request to the Essential Businesses still operating:
'If you have success, let others light their candles in it'.

Meaning of selected :Carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.
A message to the businesses that were … View more
Meaning of essential:Extremely important or necessary
A request to the Essential Businesses still operating:
'If you have success, let others light their candles in it'.

Meaning of selected :Carefully choose as being the best or most suitable.
A message to the businesses that were not selected as Essential and are currently closed:
'Don't forget you're human. It's OK to have a meltdown. Just don't unpack and live there. Cry it out. Then refocus on where you're headed'.

When the Lockdown is over, will you support your local NZ businesses?
Now is the time to check which local businesses you can support when the time for recovery comes...

Be Safe
Be Kind

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1700 days ago

Emergency plumbing, roofing and gasfitting jobs in lockdown level 4

Do your gas, water or sanitary waste pipes urgently need repairing or replacing throughout lockdown? Is your hot water cylinder failing? We can service urgent commercial or residential plumbing, roofing and gasfitting jobs needed to maintain human health and safety at home and work, throughout the … View moreDo your gas, water or sanitary waste pipes urgently need repairing or replacing throughout lockdown? Is your hot water cylinder failing? We can service urgent commercial or residential plumbing, roofing and gasfitting jobs needed to maintain human health and safety at home and work, throughout the level 4 lockdown. Give us a call or check out our website to see if your issue falls in to the emergency category. We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe throughout this time and we look forward to servicing you as usual once the government lifts the lockdown rules.

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1700 days ago

Kiwi Can during lockdown

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Over 22,000 kids around Aotearoa take part in Kiwi Can and we want to make sure that it's still accessible for our students.

Here's a sneak peek at what our Kiwi Can Leaders have been up to.

1700 days ago

Small businesses in your community need a hand!

SOS Business

Hi neighbours! SOS Business was set up to help local businesses in your community. It means you can buy gift cards from your favourite cafés, restaurants and service providers and then redeem them when they re-open after lockdown.

You can play a special part helping small businesses stay … View more
Hi neighbours! SOS Business was set up to help local businesses in your community. It means you can buy gift cards from your favourite cafés, restaurants and service providers and then redeem them when they re-open after lockdown.

You can play a special part helping small businesses stay afloat during this time. Spread the word to your friends and family so that we can help as many local businesses as we can.

Thanks for being a great neighbour by being a lifeline for businesses in your community.

PS - in case you were wondering, due to the success of SOS Café, and the number of other service businesses now on the Platform, the team have rebranded to SOS Business – Save Our Small Business!
Support a local business

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1702 days ago

Gutter boards

Ima from Grey Lynn

Does anyone have one of these ? Happy to buy if you. Or if you can knock one together seeings as we’re all home bound these days. Would love to show my 9 year old how to play this game. I remember I was pretty addicted to the game in primary and practiced at home on the one my dad knocked … View moreDoes anyone have one of these ? Happy to buy if you. Or if you can knock one together seeings as we’re all home bound these days. Would love to show my 9 year old how to play this game. I remember I was pretty addicted to the game in primary and practiced at home on the one my dad knocked together for me ! Priceless!!

1701 days ago

Making the most of your Easter staycation

The Team from Auckland Council

There are plenty of things you and your family can do this Easter weekend, with the majority done from the comfort of your home.

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1701 days ago

Auckland architecture wows

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Here are some highlights from the shortlist for the Auckland Architecture Awards 2020. We have a particular soft spot for the tiny Point Wells Cricket Club by Pac Studio! And this new build in Remuera, Auckland.

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1701 days ago

Time Filler - Logic Problems In the Court of Law

Andrea from Eden Terrace

You live on an island where there are only two kinds of people: the ones who always tell the truth (truth tellers) and those who always lie (liars). You are accused of crime and brought before the court, where you are allowed to speak only one sentence in your defense. What do you say in each of … View moreYou live on an island where there are only two kinds of people: the ones who always tell the truth (truth tellers) and those who always lie (liars). You are accused of crime and brought before the court, where you are allowed to speak only one sentence in your defense. What do you say in each of the following situations?
If you were a liar (the court does not know that) and you were innocent. And it is an established fact that a liar committed the crime.
Same situation as above, but you are the one who committed the crime.
If you were a truth teller (the court does not know that) and you were innocent. And it is an established fact that a truth teller committed the crime.
If you were innocent and it is an established fact that the crime was not committed by a "normal" person. Normal people are that new immigrant group who sometimes lie and sometimes speak the truth. What sentence, no matter whether you were a truth teller, liar, or normal, can prove your innocence?

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1701 days ago

Group Architects house in Devonport sold

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The same family has lived in this 1960s house designed by Group Architect Ivan Juriss since it was built. Now they are handing on the baton to a new family who will move in after the lockdown.

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1701 days ago

Have you ever seen street laying in Holland?

Andrea from Eden Terrace

Built well, built to last.
How does this stack up against other countries?

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1704 days ago

Meet Fonzie, the Cockatoo who spent 20 hours upside-down

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, He's famous on Instagram, but Fonzie the Cockatoo has a new claim to fame, after getting such a fright he landed on a powerline, giving his owner a 20-hour ordeal while he hung upside down. Read the happy ending :

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