New Windsor, Auckland

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

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

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1030 days ago

After being a close contact, do I get back on the bus?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, I've had my first encounter with the Covid-19 tracking system, after becoming a "close contact" during a morning bus ride. Now the question is, do I get straight back on the bus? Would you?

1023 days ago

Mattress

Antse from New Lynn

Queen size mattress, and anyone can come pick up it free.

Free

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1023 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...

1023 days ago

Gift with love

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Celebrate this Valentine’s Day gift with love . Come and visit us at 571 Sandringham.

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1023 days ago

Poll: You be the (photographic) judge!

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View more
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.

You be the (photographic) judge!
  • 53.5% Finalist 1: Full Moon
    53.5% Complete
  • 14.8% Finalist 2: Girl's Camp
    14.8% Complete
  • 11.4% Finalist 3: First Ride in a Steam Train
    11.4% Complete
  • 16.2% Finalist 4: Grandparents at Sunset
    16.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Finalist 5: Brass Band
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.1% Finalist 6: Street Walk
    2.1% Complete
1268 votes
1023 days ago

Auckland Pride 2022 goes virtual`

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, the threat of the Omicron variant has caused a number of Auckland Pride events to be cancelled, but the celebration will still go ahead virtually.

The 2022 festival marks the 50-year anniversary of Pride being celebrated in the city.

Auckland Pride’s board said it would … View more
Kia ora neighbours, the threat of the Omicron variant has caused a number of Auckland Pride events to be cancelled, but the celebration will still go ahead virtually.

The 2022 festival marks the 50-year anniversary of Pride being celebrated in the city.

Auckland Pride’s board said it would deliver a red light programme throughout February to mark the milestone.

Read the full story at the link below.

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1027 days ago

Ongaonga

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and … View more
Onga-onga or stinging nettle is an ever present threat in many parts of New Zealand. A light brush with the nettle on your leg or arm, can leave you with a tingling sensation that persists for 24 hours.

Ongaonga has been linked to unexplained deaths of people walking through a dense patch and being overcome. With this mind, I decided to have a go cutting back a particularly annoying patch on our main track to the paddock we call, Waterses.

The Ongaonga bushes were above and below the track so I had to form a strategy so that I would safe. I found a large set of old tree branch loppers (giant secateurs) in the shed and then opted to take a piece of cloth, that used to cover our cool display cabinet in my old café.

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1024 days ago

Public speaking workshop

Meghana from Mount Roskill

Good Morning, we are conducting a workshop on Public Speaking workshop. This workshop will be for 2 months on both the weekends (Sat/Sun) for an hour each.

There are two FREE demo session on 12th and the timings are on the flyer. Parents can join the kids for the Demo Session to understand more … View more
Good Morning, we are conducting a workshop on Public Speaking workshop. This workshop will be for 2 months on both the weekends (Sat/Sun) for an hour each.

There are two FREE demo session on 12th and the timings are on the flyer. Parents can join the kids for the Demo Session to understand more on this.

This is a first cum first serve basis as only 20 seats /session.

Please share this with your group if relevant.

Free

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1034 days ago

Auckland Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day waste collections

The Team from Auckland Council

Rubbish and recycling collection times may change from 31 Jan to 11 Feb due to public holidays. Check your collection dates and sign up for our holiday text reminders by clicking on Read More.

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1025 days ago

Hot dry summer raised wildfire risk awareness

Climate Insights

Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View more
Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.

We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!

Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
Know more

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1026 days ago

Treat yourself or someone you care about this Valentines Day

Stuff

Purchase a six month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $102 and get a free $100 Interflora e-voucher. Terms and conditions apply. Subscribe Now

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1026 days ago

Learn to Sew and Tuesday Tips for Reuse

Kelly from West Auckland Resource Centre Trust

We are so happy to be offering small scale workshops at the Centre over the next 2 months thanks to Auckland Council. (Covid permitting). For now we will keep going forward.
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Simple solutions to single use are our focus for Tuesday Tips, from home made cleaners to shopping bags, bunting to … View more
We are so happy to be offering small scale workshops at the Centre over the next 2 months thanks to Auckland Council. (Covid permitting). For now we will keep going forward.
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Simple solutions to single use are our focus for Tuesday Tips, from home made cleaners to shopping bags, bunting to cutlery holders for celebrations. Basic sewing machine skills are required but if you don't have them yet then join one of our Learn to Sew sessions in the afternoon where you will learn to thread a machine, wind a bobbin and learn straight and zigzag stitches on the machine. These are FREE workshops and all materials will be supplied, donations are gratefully accepted to keep the van running and the insurances covered and all those other basics that we need.

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Click on the images to see what's coming up and email our Educator Kelly workshops@warctrust.org.nz for any questions or to book your place.

Bookings are essential and to keep everyone safe and ensure your comfort a vaccine pass is a requirement.

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We wish everyone a peaceful and safe weekend.

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1027 days ago

Beauty services available for ladies

Mubarka from Mount Roskill

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Please Msg me if you interested in getting it done
I have more than 14 years experience

Services … View more
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Please Msg me if you interested in getting it done
I have more than 14 years experience

Services
Threading , waxing , facial , back scrub and massage , oil head massage, pedicure etc
Please message or call for booking or check my Facebook page (Rukhsar Beauty Salon)

0221856575

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1028 days ago

Lost! Black cat called Brian

Diana from Sandringham

Hi we last saw our beautiful boy Brian on Saturday evening (Jan 29th). Missing from Ward Terrace, off Sandringham rd.

He loves to climb into dark spaces and is very shy of strangers, we would be so grateful if you could look in sheds, garages, under houses etc...

Brian is largish, 2 years … View more
Hi we last saw our beautiful boy Brian on Saturday evening (Jan 29th). Missing from Ward Terrace, off Sandringham rd.

He loves to climb into dark spaces and is very shy of strangers, we would be so grateful if you could look in sheds, garages, under houses etc...

Brian is largish, 2 years old, black, grey collar/black tag, microchipped and de-sexed.

We're very worried about him!

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1027 days ago

Enrol Now!

DynaSpeak New Lynn

Please book a time by making an appointment at the campus of your choice to come on site to enrol or complete your re-enrolment.

Please remember that when you come on campus you must bring:

• Your passport
• Valid visa (e-visa)
• My Vaccine Pass

Open hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (3pm … View more
Please book a time by making an appointment at the campus of your choice to come on site to enrol or complete your re-enrolment.

Please remember that when you come on campus you must bring:

• Your passport
• Valid visa (e-visa)
• My Vaccine Pass

Open hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (3pm is the last enrolment time)

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