Mount Roskill, Auckland

Habit-Building for High School

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

Approaching later primary school years can be a time of mixed emotions for students and their parents. Independence is emerging in the form of homework and study time, interest in specific subject areas might be developing, and ideas about the world and how to make a positive impact are surfacing.
… View moreApproaching later primary school years can be a time of mixed emotions for students and their parents. Independence is emerging in the form of homework and study time, interest in specific subject areas might be developing, and ideas about the world and how to make a positive impact are surfacing.
By working together with your child to build these 5 actions, habits can be formed now in time to start high school in the coming years, with confidence.

Happy Fri-YAY Neighbourhood Supporters! 🥳

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

🌧 … View moreWe know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖

If you're getting behind the wheel:

🌧 Drive to conditions

↔️ Keep a safe following distance

😇 Be patient with other drivers

☕️ Take regular breaks to stay alert

⌚️ Allow plenty of time

👉 Use that indicator!


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Looking for planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing … View moreIn this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.

Build a foldable climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops plus go in the draw for vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and a vege grower’s hamper from Yates.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

Bakers back SPCA

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland bakers are being called to roll up their sleeves to help vulnerable animals.

The SPCA is appealing for keen cooks to take part in its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on November 2.

The event has raised nearly $3.2 million over the years, helping tens of thousands of animals that come … View moreAuckland bakers are being called to roll up their sleeves to help vulnerable animals.

The SPCA is appealing for keen cooks to take part in its annual Cupcake Day fundraiser on November 2.

The event has raised nearly $3.2 million over the years, helping tens of thousands of animals that come through SPCA's doors each year in need of care, shelter and veterinary treatment.

Budding chefs are invited to whip up a batch of cupcakes before selling them at work, school and to family and friends.

Last year saw 1092 home bakers and 641 businesses get involved.

SPCA CEO Andrea Midgen said recent events had taken a big bite out of the charity but here was something tangible supporters could do to help.

Funds raised will be used to aid in rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing animals in need around the country.

Go to www.spcacupcakeday.co.nz... to register.

Watch the beautiful moment a swan is reunited with his partner and cygnet after being shot with a crossbow

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. Something sweet to brighten up your Thursday. A black male swan has been reunited with his partner and cygnet after a crossbow bolt was successfully removed from his chest the other day. The SPCA are investigating the incident in Western Springs and appealing for anyone with … View moreHi neighbours. Something sweet to brighten up your Thursday. A black male swan has been reunited with his partner and cygnet after a crossbow bolt was successfully removed from his chest the other day. The SPCA are investigating the incident in Western Springs and appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.

Used Boys Clothes

Mubashir Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

Giving away my boys 6 to 8 years old clothes. Please message me if you are interested. I'll leave them in my mailbox for you to pick up. You can choose the ones you want. They're all washed clean and require some ironing. Cheers

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Kowhai Intermediate School Newsletter

Louise Broad from Kowhai Intermediate

Hi everyone - we hope you are keeping well, and enjoying this warmer weather. Please follow this link to read our latest school newsletter.

Newsletter 16 October 2020.pdf Download View

FREE* Low E double glazing upgrade. Terms apply.

RetroFit Double Glazing - Auckland Central

Check out our Retrofit Double Glazing Summer Special! Get a FREE* Low E double glazing upgrade on you retrofit job. The choice is yours, don't let your house overheat this summer and beat the winter rush to avoid a cold and damp home. Enjoy the benefits of retrofit double glazing all year … View moreCheck out our Retrofit Double Glazing Summer Special! Get a FREE* Low E double glazing upgrade on you retrofit job. The choice is yours, don't let your house overheat this summer and beat the winter rush to avoid a cold and damp home. Enjoy the benefits of retrofit double glazing all year round. So, don't wait we also offer a free no obligation measure and quote. click here to request for your free measure and quote. *Terms apply click here to view them

Make a sensory table

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Roskill

Take an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board.

Sensory boards can be made with all sorts of textures and themes for young children, and are great learning tools. Let your children help choose the Resene colours and help fun with contrasting colours.

Make the most… View moreTake an old children’s table and turn it into a fun and tactile sensory board.

Sensory boards can be made with all sorts of textures and themes for young children, and are great learning tools. Let your children help choose the Resene colours and help fun with contrasting colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

Hunting & Fishing comes to Sylvia Park

Hunting and Fishing NZ

Discover something new this summer!

Hunting & Fishing NZ are excited to bring you a concept clothing store and giftshop at the popular Sylvia Park shopping centre.

We will be opening our doors on Labour Weekend with a great range of lifestyle clothing and some awesome gift ideas for the … View moreDiscover something new this summer!

Hunting & Fishing NZ are excited to bring you a concept clothing store and giftshop at the popular Sylvia Park shopping centre.

We will be opening our doors on Labour Weekend with a great range of lifestyle clothing and some awesome gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiasts. Look out for some opening deals and a gift with every purchase over $50 over Labour weekend.

You can find us on ground level opposite the food court and downstairs from Farmers.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the store. Find out more

Halloween.

Liz from Mount Eden

Anyone else doing Halloween this year? Burnley Terrace is set to go off for trick or treating once again where hundreds of kids descend like locusts for a few hours. It'll be different this year; that's for sure 😣Anyway, if you're like me, what changes will you make? Just curious.… View moreAnyone else doing Halloween this year? Burnley Terrace is set to go off for trick or treating once again where hundreds of kids descend like locusts for a few hours. It'll be different this year; that's for sure 😣Anyway, if you're like me, what changes will you make? Just curious.


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Urgent assessment needed for badly installed uPVC windows

Susan from Mount Albert

Hi Neighbours,

I have a property that has had uPVC windows retro-fitted, however the double glazing and fitting company have done the most atrocious job.

After chasing them around they finally came to visit, and on the first visit, admitted rather reluctantly that this needed some remediation.
A … View moreHi Neighbours,

I have a property that has had uPVC windows retro-fitted, however the double glazing and fitting company have done the most atrocious job.

After chasing them around they finally came to visit, and on the first visit, admitted rather reluctantly that this needed some remediation.
A second visit had them advising that they would fix it, but three weeks later they have still not advised how, when etc. I'm now wondering if indeed they ever will.

What I need is someone who can assess and advise what work needs to be done as it needs to be fixed and I cannot find anyone able to provide the right advise or direction on how to get this done.

Any advise would be fantastic!

Thanks, Susan

Have Your Say - Regional Parks Management Plan Review

The Team from Auckland Council

What’s great? What’s ok? And what could be improved?
Have your say on the future of regional parks in Tāmaki Makaurau by clicking on 'Read More' below.
Consultation closes on 26 October 2020.
📷 Ōmana Regional Park

Toyota Corolla Sprinter 1982

Ursula from Sandringham

I am looking for a battery that would fit this car. If anyone could help out I would be very grateful. Or if you know where I can get an affordable one please.

Xbox 360 wireless adapter

Aimee from Hillsborough

Hi does anyone have an xbox360 wireless adapter they no longer need? My son found the old xbox when we were moving and he wants to play some of the games but I have misplaced the adapter.

Thanks