Mangere, Auckland

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear our that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

1929 days ago

Rangitoto Meringue Puff #2

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

With lemon curd mousse, caramel lava, popcorn ‘basalt’ And crumbled chocolate shortbread. An Auckland Food Story!

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1930 days ago

Kids film festival at Mangere Arts Centre 31st August, and it's Koha!

Camilla from Mangere Bridge

Fabulous short films from around the world. 4 sessions over the day. Run by a charitable trust so all about the good stuff for our kids! Follow this link to check out session 1, and then scroll down to see the other 3 sessions. Come along and have some fun! Suitable for ages 3-15 (and above!) … View moreFabulous short films from around the world. 4 sessions over the day. Run by a charitable trust so all about the good stuff for our kids! Follow this link to check out session 1, and then scroll down to see the other 3 sessions. Come along and have some fun! Suitable for ages 3-15 (and above!) www.eventfinda.co.nz...

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1930 days ago

Classic Interior Style

Dovetail Restorations Ltd

Check out this incredible repair! Should have given it a little dust before taking the photos of the results but was too excited 😊 Made a new backrest for this Eames chair. Really fun stuff, we don't get many of these!

1930 days ago

What does it cost to stay warm at home?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And … View more
If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And while it's no shock that firing up a 2Kw electric heater doesn't come cheap, the price of a warm bed for a toasty night's sleep might surprise you. Check out the full rundown, including electric blankets, hot showers, heated towel rails and more, here.

1930 days ago

Unsure where to have baby? Meet the whaanau at Botany Downs Birthing Unit!

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

If you're a pregnant mama in Counties Manukau or know of someone who is, then Botany Downs Birthing Unit is a great place to have pepi. The team are highly skilled and welcome you like whaanau.

Give them a call on 09 259 5032 for more information or pop in to see the team. Check out the video… View more
If you're a pregnant mama in Counties Manukau or know of someone who is, then Botany Downs Birthing Unit is a great place to have pepi. The team are highly skilled and welcome you like whaanau.

Give them a call on 09 259 5032 for more information or pop in to see the team. Check out the video of the team in the Vimeo link below.

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1930 days ago

When was the last time you wrote a letter by hand?

The Team from Auckland Museum

Can you imagine paper being so sparse and contact between loved ones so infrequent that you'd use every last inch of paper when writing letters?

Such was the case in the early 1800s when New Zealand faced a paper famine. Letter writing was essential to keep in touch but with such limited … View more
Can you imagine paper being so sparse and contact between loved ones so infrequent that you'd use every last inch of paper when writing letters?

Such was the case in the early 1800s when New Zealand faced a paper famine. Letter writing was essential to keep in touch but with such limited paper available the technique of 'crossed letters' was adopted.

The writer would turn the page ninety degrees after finishing a page and add a second layer of text.

Read more about this fascinating writing form here.
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1931 days ago

Carpenter

Sujee from Papatoetoe

Hi there

I am looking for a carpenter to put new door handles. I already removed the old ones.

Pl message me here.

Sujee

1931 days ago

Dovetail Restorations

Dovetail Restorations Ltd

The battle between toddlers and cane chairs continues...
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#kidsdothdarndestthings

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1932 days ago

Poll: Is Auckland a great city for tourists?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hello neighbours,

After journalist Brook Sabin wrote on Stuff that Auckland's Queen St is a disappointment for visiting tourists, fellow travel writer Jake Howie came to our largest city's defence.

Read Brook's opinion piece: stuff.co.nz...
Read Jake's response: … View more
Hello neighbours,

After journalist Brook Sabin wrote on Stuff that Auckland's Queen St is a disappointment for visiting tourists, fellow travel writer Jake Howie came to our largest city's defence.

Read Brook's opinion piece: stuff.co.nz...
Read Jake's response: stuff.co.nz...

Who do you agree with?

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Is Auckland a great city for tourists?
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 58.5% No
    58.5% Complete
501 votes
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