Mechanics Bay, Auckland

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

1936 days ago

Step outside in September

The Team from New Zealand Red Cross

Grab your friends and spring into the warmer months by joining Red Cross Journey. The benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day are endless! Regular exercise relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better and boosts your overall mood.

Let's start planning some awesome outdoor … View more
Grab your friends and spring into the warmer months by joining Red Cross Journey. The benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day are endless! Regular exercise relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better and boosts your overall mood.

Let's start planning some awesome outdoor activities for September and clock up your steps! Sign up to Red Cross Journey today by visiting our website: bit.ly...

Check out this awesome list of places to discover in Aotearoa by Department of Conservation : bit.ly...

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1937 days ago

Can you help Good Bitches Baking spread kindness?

The Team from Good Bitches Baking

Our mission is to make Aotearoa the kindest place on earth and we can’t do it alone. It’s the Good Bitches Baking He Wiki Tono - Appeal Week and we need your help to keep the ovens on and the kindness flowing. One $5 donation helps us share a moment of sweetness with around 20 people!

Every… View more
Our mission is to make Aotearoa the kindest place on earth and we can’t do it alone. It’s the Good Bitches Baking He Wiki Tono - Appeal Week and we need your help to keep the ovens on and the kindness flowing. One $5 donation helps us share a moment of sweetness with around 20 people!

Every dollar helps so please help us out during our appeal week and donate at our Givealittle page.

Learn more about what we do and how to volunteer on our website.
Donate now

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1937 days ago

FOOD RECALL: Woolworths brand Crunchy Natural Almonds

Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you been affected? Woolworths is recalling a specific batch of its Woolworths brand Crunchy Natural Almonds as testing has identified toxins above acceptable levels.

Name of product: Woolworths brand Crunchy Natural Almonds (225g).
Date marking: Best before 02 JAN 20.
Distribution: The … View more
Have you been affected? Woolworths is recalling a specific batch of its Woolworths brand Crunchy Natural Almonds as testing has identified toxins above acceptable levels.

Name of product: Woolworths brand Crunchy Natural Almonds (225g).
Date marking: Best before 02 JAN 20.
Distribution: The product is sold in Countdown supermarkets nationwide.

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund. Click here for more information.

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1938 days ago

You are invited to afternoon tea

act New Zealand

Join local MP David Seymour and special guest, Councillors Mike Lee.

Topic: Meet and Greet
When: Wednesday, 14 August 2019
1.45pm - 3.15pm
Where: Parnell Community Centre, (Jubilee Building), 545 Parnell Rd, Parnell
RSVP: Phone 09 522 7464, or email: mpepsom@parliament.govt.nz
Visit us online

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1939 days ago

'Strong Mind' Meditation Workshop

Happy Science

To overcome negative feelings, emotions, stress and depression.

You will learn:
- Thoughts can transform your life
- Train your mind to be positive
- Power of Meditation & Visualisation
- Importance of Gratitude & Love
- Turn struggles into success

When: … View more
To overcome negative feelings, emotions, stress and depression.

You will learn:
- Thoughts can transform your life
- Train your mind to be positive
- Power of Meditation & Visualisation
- Importance of Gratitude & Love
- Turn struggles into success

When: Saturday 24th August 1PM to 3PM
Cost: $10 + book
Where: Fickling Convention Centre, Mt Roskill Library, Three Kings

Booking & Information: 027-446-5357
Learn more

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1939 days ago

PRODUCT RECALL: Kmart dining chair

Neighbourly.co.nz

Kmart has recalled their 'Bianca Dining Chair'.

There is a risk that the chairs are unstable and may break during use. If the chairs collapse during use, it could result in a fall and injury.

Stop using your dining chair and return it to any Kmart store for a refund. For more … View more
Kmart has recalled their 'Bianca Dining Chair'.

There is a risk that the chairs are unstable and may break during use. If the chairs collapse during use, it could result in a fall and injury.

Stop using your dining chair and return it to any Kmart store for a refund. For more information contact Kmart New Zealand.
See contact information here

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1939 days ago

Stallholder applications open for 2020 Auckland Lantern Festival

Helen Shaw from

Applications are now open for stallholder sites at the Auckland Lantern Festival 2020, which takes place from Thursday, 13 February – Sunday, 16 February in Auckland Domain.

This free and family friendly festival is one of Auckland’s most popular events and New Zealand’s largest cultural … View more
Applications are now open for stallholder sites at the Auckland Lantern Festival 2020, which takes place from Thursday, 13 February – Sunday, 16 February in Auckland Domain.

This free and family friendly festival is one of Auckland’s most popular events and New Zealand’s largest cultural festival – with this year’s event attracting more than 165,000 people.

Stalls operate over three evenings, from Friday, 14 to Sunday, 16 February. Stall sites are available for vendors to sell food or crafts, or for the promotion of community organisations and businesses.

The deadline for application is 4pm, Friday, 11 October 2019. To find out more information, go to aucklandnz.com/lantern-festival/stallholder-site-application.

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1939 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter August 2019

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being piloted at the Lady Allum rest home in Auckland.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to bit.ly...

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1940 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.

1941 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.
Read more

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1941 days ago
1942 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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