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1680 days ago

How to pay tribute this Anzac Day

The Team from Auckland Council

With no parades or services to attend this Anzac Day, here’s how we can still pay tribute to the courage and self-sacrifice of the servicemen and women who serve our country. Kiwis are invited to Stand At Dawn for a virtual service we can experience from within our bubbles.

Make a poppy for … View more
With no parades or services to attend this Anzac Day, here’s how we can still pay tribute to the courage and self-sacrifice of the servicemen and women who serve our country. Kiwis are invited to Stand At Dawn for a virtual service we can experience from within our bubbles.

Make a poppy for your teddy bear to wear while sitting in the window for neighbours to see, or lay a virtual poppy at the Auckland Museum’s online cenotaph. Find out more here and join Aucklanders as we mark Anzac Day in new ways this year.
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1682 days ago

Poll: Should the mayor do an 86km daily commute during lockdown ?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, How fast and reliable is your home internet connection and mobile phone reception. Mayor Phil Goff says his is so bad he has to drive 86km a day to the office during lockdown. What do you think the answer is, read the article below and vote in our poll www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should the mayor do an 86km daily commute during lockdown ?
  • 18.4% The mayor is right to drive to work during lockdown
    18.4% Complete
  • 81.6% There must be a tech answer to his problem
    81.6% Complete
1157 votes
1686 days ago

Single mum's tiny house lockdown

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Following on from yesterday's tiny house story, here's single mum Shaye sharing her experience in isolation

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1681 days ago

Lockdown Remote Cooking

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Beef sessions for Level 4 Chefs has produced these amazing results from Jiae and Hansen. Seared beef salad with sesame, soy and dijon mustard. Beef tartare with diced fillet, gherkins, shallots, capers, anchovies, parsley and egg yolk.
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#cookingclass #cookingnz #beefandlamb #beef #beeftartare … View more
Beef sessions for Level 4 Chefs has produced these amazing results from Jiae and Hansen. Seared beef salad with sesame, soy and dijon mustard. Beef tartare with diced fillet, gherkins, shallots, capers, anchovies, parsley and egg yolk.
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#cookingclass #cookingnz #beefandlamb #beef #beeftartare #eatbeef #aucklandnz #foodographynz #remotecooking #nzfood

1687 days ago

All eyes on the tiny house

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Tiny house builders have had a surge in interest during the lockdown, some from families that are 'herding'

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1681 days ago

Stick to your bubble, not your couch - join Red Cross Virtual Tour

Red Cross Communications from Red Cross Auckland

During COVID-19 lockdowns overseas, we've seen someone run a half marathon on a tiny balcony and the distance of Everest up and down a staircase. What will we see next in New Zealand!?

We are an active country and we like to get outdoors in our beautiful landscapes. But we know that right now… View more
During COVID-19 lockdowns overseas, we've seen someone run a half marathon on a tiny balcony and the distance of Everest up and down a staircase. What will we see next in New Zealand!?

We are an active country and we like to get outdoors in our beautiful landscapes. But we know that right now we must #stayhomesavelives. Here is a way that you can still keep active in your own home, and still enjoy the beautiful scenery that we have here in Aotearoa! ? #RedCrossVirtualTour

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1681 days ago

The new way to say 'Look at Me!'

Botany Toyota

The new-look Toyota C-HR is anything but boring. Packed with safety & convenience features giving you all you need and more in a compact SUV. From $32,990 Toyota Driveaway Price .

PLUS for a limited time get $1000 of free accessories
Find out more

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1681 days ago

Denture Creations – Smile Designers

Denture Creations Ltd

The first known dentures were made from human or animal teeth by the ancient Etruscans in Ancient Italy and date back to 700BC. Technology has certainly come a long way since then.

This should be very encouraging for us all, knowing that as time moves on, so does the way we think and operate. … View more
The first known dentures were made from human or animal teeth by the ancient Etruscans in Ancient Italy and date back to 700BC. Technology has certainly come a long way since then.

This should be very encouraging for us all, knowing that as time moves on, so does the way we think and operate. Never more than the very surreal time we find ourselves in currently.

Denture wearers are often wary about how they will appear to other people and how well their dentures fit. Many are concerned about the fake appearance of their dentures, or the embarrassment they might cause if they dislodge during eating or laughing.

Fortunately, the materials and technology used to create dentures are constantly changing and improving and as a result dentures are looking more like natural teeth than ever before.

Therefore, it is important to find a denture clinic with a team that has the experience and skills required to deliver an amazing, natural smile – a clinic such as Denture Creations.

It can cater for all your denture requirements, with a friendly, highly qualified team that will make sure you receive the best care and advice from your initial consultation all the way through to your follow up care.

Denture Creations East Auckland clinic is modern and comfortable, and the team believe they have something special to offer all their clients. They are professional, experienced, authentic and above all - THEY REALLY CARE!

We are currently still closed but may be allowed to open for some restricted work at Level 3. Watch this space for an update later this week

Denture Creations for all your Denture requirements.
0800 Gr8 SMILES (0800 478 764)
Situated at 168 Aviemore Drive Highland Park.
FREE CONSULTATION FREE PARKING
10% Discount Post Lockdown Special.
Find out more

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1685 days ago

What'll it be Auckland $1.83 a week rate rise or $1.35?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland Council says it faces a $450 million revenue hit due to Covid-19. You will get a new chance to choose between a 3.5 per cent or 2.5 per cent average rate rise. What do you think? Read below:

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1687 days ago

Imagine the Army was going to hold an exercise near you ...

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, If the Defence Force planned to hold an exercise near you, during Covid-19 lockdown, what would you want to know? NZDF is giving little away about one starting tomorrow in south Auckland. Good enough? Read the story below:

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1682 days ago

Family to me means love.

Lifewise

Lifewise has helped me a lot. My life before this place, was a bit of a mess. I could never find stability, and a family to love me. Family to me means people who love and actually care for you. We just need more places like Lifewise so other people can get inside, too. With your support, LifewiseView moreLifewise has helped me a lot. My life before this place, was a bit of a mess. I could never find stability, and a family to love me. Family to me means people who love and actually care for you. We just need more places like Lifewise so other people can get inside, too. With your support, Lifewise can ensure more young people like me, who have had a rough start in life, find new opportunities. Please donate today.

-- Starr, 19, Lifewise rangatahi
Donate here

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1685 days ago

How are your pets handling lockdown? Share your photos below!

Neighbourly.co.nz

This is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping … View more
This is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping you work from home, on a local neighbourhood walk getting some exercise, or any cute, fun, and funny photos!

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1684 days ago

Tourists trying to get home to Fiji told they will have to pay extra $6000

Melanie Earley Reporter from Eastern Courier

Kia ora neighbours, an evacuation flight for Fijians stuck in New Zealand left Auckland on Friday, but prices associated with quarantine meant at least one would-be passenger could not get home.
Do you have any family members unable to return home?

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1685 days ago

Celia's reflections on a Hospitality Career Journey

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

In hospitality, the biggest change is the drive for professionalism which includes better business knowledge and respect for these career pathways. While our sector has taken a big knock now, we know from the earthquake experience, that people will soon want to eat out again. Celia Hay, founder of … View moreIn hospitality, the biggest change is the drive for professionalism which includes better business knowledge and respect for these career pathways. While our sector has taken a big knock now, we know from the earthquake experience, that people will soon want to eat out again. Celia Hay, founder of the New Zealand School of Food and Wine, reflects on her hospitality career journey and ways to cope with curious times.

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