Laingholm, Auckland

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

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

1166 days ago

Do you have questions about your spring garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, … View more
Dear neighbours,

As part of Stuff’s Life & Style Live Chat series, NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are back with their expert spring gardening tips, advice and plant problem-solving. If you have a question for the gardening experts, you can submit it (now, or during the chat) at the link below. Then tune in today, Sept 17, at 3pm.

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1166 days ago

Snap crackle pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

Give some plain store-bought pots a fresh new look using Resene FX Crackle effect. Use Resene FX Crackle effect to give a shabby chic look with on-trend paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

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1166 days ago

Research

Jacqui from Blockhouse Bay

Hi Neighbours! I support a charity which is evaluating their digital marketing. To do this they'd like more people to complete a brief survey. There are three questions to answer and you're entered in the draw to win a Fiskars PowerGear Bypass X Pruners worth $46.
It will take less … View more
Hi Neighbours! I support a charity which is evaluating their digital marketing. To do this they'd like more people to complete a brief survey. There are three questions to answer and you're entered in the draw to win a Fiskars PowerGear Bypass X Pruners worth $46.
It will take less than a minute but your participation will make the world of difference to us... Hope you can help and feel free to share this with friends.
Here's the link: forms.gle...

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1169 days ago

Poll: What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to… View more
Mobile vaccination buses will be rolled out in Auckland from Thursday, in the style of Mr Whippy ice cream vans.

A similar initiative was launched in Australia at the start of the month, and buses became known as “Jabba the Bus”.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has challenged the public to come up with a better name, but has ruled out “Busey McBusface”.

What do you think the vaccination buses should be called?

Here are some ideas readers have emailed in to Stuff, but feel free to comment your own!

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What should the new Mr Whippy-style vaccination buses be called?
  • 42.5% The Jabba Waka
    42.5% Complete
  • 19.3% Vax to the Future
    19.3% Complete
  • 16.5% Mr Pricky
    16.5% Complete
  • 5.8% The Vaccination Tour
    5.8% Complete
  • 4.7% Double Jab Ute
    4.7% Complete
  • 11.2% Other (please comment)
    11.2% Complete
553 votes
1168 days ago

Spring has finally sprung. Greet it by putting your best (and most colourful) paw forward 🌸

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

If you managed to do any Spring Cleaning clear-outs during lockdown, we are pleased to announce we can safely start accepting your donated goods at our SPCA Op Shops again (except for Auckland) now we are in Alert Level 2.

When you shop or donate with us, not only are you shopping sustainably by … View more
If you managed to do any Spring Cleaning clear-outs during lockdown, we are pleased to announce we can safely start accepting your donated goods at our SPCA Op Shops again (except for Auckland) now we are in Alert Level 2.

When you shop or donate with us, not only are you shopping sustainably by buying secondhand, but the money you spend in store contributes to helping New Zealand’s abandoned, abused and neglected animals, so you can feel good while you shop!

Find your nearest Op Shop, get contact details and check opening hours at www.spca.nz...

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1169 days ago

Auckland's south and west need more than just Covid jabs

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, Two big lockdowns and the GFC before them will leave more scars on Auckland's most vulnerable communities. Is it time for more than a crisis response? Read the article below:

1168 days ago

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View more
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga!
See more

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1169 days ago

Recipe: Salmon in filo pastry

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Salmon in Filo Pastry with Lemon Beurre Blanc prepared by our Advanced student, Timmika from home.
This is a versatile recipe that can be made with different types of fish and wraps the fish in a parcel of filo pastry.
Recipe out now.

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1176 days ago

Poll: Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What’s your local Covid-19 testing centre, and has it been busy or empty lately?

Please vote and comment!

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Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?
  • 30.9% Busy
    30.9% Complete
  • 69.1% Empty
    69.1% Complete
275 votes
1170 days ago

Trust Arena Vaccination Centre - NO bookings required

Brian from New Lynn

The Trust Arena Vaccination Centre is now open for walk-ins, no appointment needed. 65-67 Central Park Drive, Henderson, 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Sunday.
Good to know:
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· It’s free, easy and you don’t need to book an appointment.
· If you have an appointment … View more
The Trust Arena Vaccination Centre is now open for walk-ins, no appointment needed. 65-67 Central Park Drive, Henderson, 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Sunday.
Good to know:
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· It’s free, easy and you don’t need to book an appointment.
· If you have an appointment booked at another centre, you can cancel your booking and come to the drive-through centre.
· Make sure you are wearing clothes that allow easy access to the top of the arm where you’ll get your vaccination.
· Have masks for everyone.
· Prepare some snacks and water in case there is a bit of wait.
· If possible, please bring the NHI number of everyone who will be getting vaccinated. Learn how you can find this at Ministry of Health
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1177 days ago

Woman and son slept in car due to black mould in Kāinga Ora home

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours,

Kāinga Ora has admitted it let one of its tenants down after she was forced to live in a car with her young son due to black mould in her home.

The tenant, who has name suppression, took the housing provider to the Tenancy Tribunal, claiming the house she lived in caused … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

Kāinga Ora has admitted it let one of its tenants down after she was forced to live in a car with her young son due to black mould in her home.

The tenant, who has name suppression, took the housing provider to the Tenancy Tribunal, claiming the house she lived in caused both her and her son to become sick.

She said she had no health issues before moving into the house on Harry Ward Place in West Auckland’s Henderson.

During the tenancy, she developed a runny nose, itchy eyes, cough, rash on her arms and legs, impetigo, skin infections and likely upper respiratory infections.

The tenant said her son, who was 3 at the time, was also hospitalised for a respiratory infection.

Click 'read more' for the full story.

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1171 days ago
1173 days ago

Recipe: Sweet n sour pork

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced … View more
Sweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced cookery student Reesha from home during Lockdown 2021.
Find recipe on our blog, link below.

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1173 days ago

$5.00 Firewood (10-15 kg bags of wood)

Stephen from Glen Eden

West Auckland Pick Up & Delivery Only.

Firewood is a Level 4 Essential Utility Service, being a solid fuel.

Pick-up venue:

Sundays (as advised), corner of Willowbrook Place and Kaurilands Rd, Glen Eden, just down from entrance to Glen Intermediate School, 23 Kaurilands Rd, Glen Eden, between… View more
West Auckland Pick Up & Delivery Only.

Firewood is a Level 4 Essential Utility Service, being a solid fuel.

Pick-up venue:

Sundays (as advised), corner of Willowbrook Place and Kaurilands Rd, Glen Eden, just down from entrance to Glen Intermediate School, 23 Kaurilands Rd, Glen Eden, between 1pm - 2pm (please look for blue sign-written car, grey-covered silver trailer, and $5 Firewood lawn signs).

Local Delivery is available during COVID Level 3 & 4 ($10.00 delivery fee, 5 bag minimum order, online pre-payment required to Kiwibank, 38-9007-0236148-00, Ref: Your name).

Text Orders:

Phone 0204 192-9415 to pre-order your firewood with your name, email address, and # of bags required on the day (deadline for placing orders is Friday 5pm of the pick-up week, so we have time to bag the wood for the Sunday pick up). We will send you a confirmation text to confirm your order.

Local Delivery is available during COVID Level 3 & 4 ($10.00 delivery fee, 5 bag minimum order, online pre-payment required to Kiwibank, 38-9007-0236148-00, Ref: Your name.

Email Orders:

Email 5dollarfirewood@gmail.com to pre-order your firewood and include your name, phone number, and # of bags required on the day (deadline for placing orders is Friday 5pm of the pick-up week, so we have time to bag the wood for the Sunday pick-up). We will send you a confirmation email to confirm your order.

Local Delivery is available during COVID Level 3 & 4 ($10.00 delivery fee, 5 bag minimum order, online pre-payment required to Kiwibank, 38-9007-0236148-00, Ref: Your name.

Placing an order is really important - we sold out in 11 minutes at the last pick-up.

Get an (Approx.) 10-15kg bag of dry, factory off-cut (sawn to size for use in wood-burners), untreated firewood for just $5 a bag.

This firewood is priced at less than half the cost of a similar-sized firewood bags.

Subscribers who send us their mobile or email address will get first notice of location pick up on the day.

Online or Cash payment only - no eftpos, and no change given, so please bring exact money for order pick-up.

NB: We recommend de-bagging the wood after pick up, and letting the wood air out in a covered area at home.

Please see the following link for tips on increasing the burn time and heat efficiency of your wood burner:

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Price: $5

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