Mechanics Bay, Auckland

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

2407 days ago

Prepare for further bad weather this weekend

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Emergency Management is keeping in touch with MetService as the current forecast brings heavy rain and wind this weekend.

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2407 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
    25% Complete
  • 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
    13.7% Complete
  • 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
    10.9% Complete
  • 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
    8.4% Complete
  • 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
    42% Complete
1778 votes
2408 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
    8.2% Complete
  • 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
    17.4% Complete
  • 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
    9.5% Complete
  • 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
    17.6% Complete
  • 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
    47.3% Complete
1966 votes
2408 days ago

How do you feel about the major Auckland transport announcement?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Aucklanders,
Are you ready for the $28 billion heading your way? The Government and Auckland Council have unveiled a 10-year funding package to solve Auckland's transport woes. Let's hear your thoughts! Where do you think the money should go? To read more, click here.

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2408 days ago

Looking for something interesting?

Optimal Clinical Trials

As we get older we become more vulnerable to illnesses. We want to see if your immune response to the influenza vaccine is enhanced by an investigational treatment.

To participate you must be 65 years or older and have one of the following conditions; Asthma, COPD, Type II Diabetes, Congestive … View more
As we get older we become more vulnerable to illnesses. We want to see if your immune response to the influenza vaccine is enhanced by an investigational treatment.

To participate you must be 65 years or older and have one of the following conditions; Asthma, COPD, Type II Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, or current smoker. Study participation is for 5 or 7 weeks and involves either 5 or 6 visits to Grafton, Auckland.

The best way to find out more about our interesting research is to either call 0800 RESEARCH (0800 73 73 27) or email us at rania@optimalclinicaltrials.com.
Find out more!

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2408 days ago

Live house burn - Fire and Emergency + Seven Sharp

Chris Kennedy from Fire and Emergency New Zealand

How fast can a house burn? Be sure to tune in on 30th April as we burn a house down live on Seven Sharp, TV1 7pm.

We will also be streaming this live with 360 degree cameras to the Fire and Emergency Facebook page so please share or follow #houseonfire www.facebook.com...

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2410 days ago

Have you seen Bowie?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Auckland,
Have you seen this dog? The 6-month-old cavoodle called Bowie was taken from outside Burgerfuel in New Lynn. Owner Jo Hodge said it was devastating to watch the CCTV footage after Bowie being stolen. Can you help? To read more, click here.

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2409 days ago

Lest we forget

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,
They marched, sang, and stood in silence. Thousands of people gathered around the country to remember the fallen on Anzac Day. For all your Anzac coverage, click here.

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2410 days ago

Unique Coastal and Beach Inspired Furniture

Beach Hut

New to Beach Hut – We are branching out into the world of Unique Coastal and Beach Inspired Furniture as well as Stunning Garden and indoor feature pieces. All our beautiful furniture is handmade and each piece has its own uniqueness.

Everything from Chest of Drawers, Medalion Dressers, … View more
New to Beach Hut – We are branching out into the world of Unique Coastal and Beach Inspired Furniture as well as Stunning Garden and indoor feature pieces. All our beautiful furniture is handmade and each piece has its own uniqueness.

Everything from Chest of Drawers, Medalion Dressers, Hallway tables to bookcases and coffee tables. There are birdbaths as well as sandstone sculptures. Teak Benches, Seats and Sun loungers. There is a huge selection of Small, Medium and Large Buddhas and other inspirational pieces. Only at our City Store - 1 Akepiro Street, Mt Eden.

Check out our FaceBook page here www.facebook.com/beachhutnz/
Find out more!

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2417 days ago

Are you aware of the bus driver strikes?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Auckland,
Have you organised other transport amid strikes this week? Some AT metro bus services will be cancelled from April 17 until April 27. So make sure you have a ride sorted! Will you be affected by the strikes?
To find out more about the cancellations, click here.

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2410 days ago

Reno inspired by Block NZ dream

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you dream of completing a dream home reno? Well, check out the story behind this epic transformation of a rundown 1940s bungalow in Morningside.

When Jared Ward didn't get picked to appear on The Block NZ, he decided to tackle his own Block-style reno with his mate, and fellow Blockie, … View more
Do you dream of completing a dream home reno? Well, check out the story behind this epic transformation of a rundown 1940s bungalow in Morningside.

When Jared Ward didn't get picked to appear on The Block NZ, he decided to tackle his own Block-style reno with his mate, and fellow Blockie, Stuart Boone. See more, here. If you've tackled a similar project, we'd love to hear about it and see the results. Leave a comment or send us a message, and we'll be in touch!

2411 days ago

Environment Court decision protects Crater Hill and Pūkaki Peninsula

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Crater Hill (Ngā Kapua Kohuora) volcanic cone and the elite soils of Pūkaki Peninsula are to remain protected from residential development and future urbanisation under a significant decision of the Environment Court.

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2412 days ago

Join our research panel

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Keen to help shape the future of transport in Auckland? Sign up to our research panel and tell us what Aucklanders like you think about transport options, so we can improve our services. at.govt.nz...

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2412 days ago

Mt Albert Baptist Church Alpha Dinner

The Team from Mt Albert Baptist Church

Come along to Mt Albert Baptist Church Alpha Dinner on Saturday 28th April at 7pm.

Location: Mt Albert Baptist Church, 732 New North Road, Mt Albert, 1025, Auckland

Contact Details:
Rachel White
Ph: 0204 1919 234
Email: rachel.white@mabc.org.nz
Find out more!

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2414 days ago

Disruption to some NZ Bus services

Communications Team from Auckland Transport

Strike action scheduled for next week involving NZ Bus services is off, however NZ Bus services on Tuesday 24 April will be cancelled between 9.30am and 2.30pm. This is to allow drivers to meet to ratify the settlement to thei

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