Parnell, Auckland

578 days ago

Poll: Who's our greatest NZ-grown band or artist?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The month of May is New Zealand Music Month and it's got us thinking about all the musical talent from our shores throughout the years. We've come up with a few but if your pick isn't on the list, tell us who they are and why you think they are New Zealand's greatest … View moreThe month of May is New Zealand Music Month and it's got us thinking about all the musical talent from our shores throughout the years. We've come up with a few but if your pick isn't on the list, tell us who they are and why you think they are New Zealand's greatest band/artist.

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Who's our greatest NZ-grown band or artist?
  • 49.5% Crowded House
    49.5% Complete
  • 5.8% Lorde
    5.8% Complete
  • 3.1% Bic Runga
    3.1% Complete
  • 1% Benee
    1% Complete
  • 23.8% Dave Dobbyn
    23.8% Complete
  • 1.3% OMC
    1.3% Complete
  • 15.6% SIX60
    15.6% Complete
2713 votes
575 days ago

Playgroup at Somervell Church every Thursday

Head Teacher from Uplands Kindergarten

Come and join us in the warm, friendly playroom at Somervell Church this morning. We welcome everyone with their little one/s to visit us from 9.30am for music and play. Jenn from Uplands Kindergarten will be hosting you this morning with music at 10am. Gold coin donation. Please bring morning tea … View moreCome and join us in the warm, friendly playroom at Somervell Church this morning. We welcome everyone with their little one/s to visit us from 9.30am for music and play. Jenn from Uplands Kindergarten will be hosting you this morning with music at 10am. Gold coin donation. Please bring morning tea for your child. Plenty of parking around the back of the church and a quick visit to the Op Shop at Somervell Church is always a treat before or after playgroup!

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576 days ago

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576 days ago

Playgroup at Somervell Church every Thursday

Head Teacher from Uplands Kindergarten

We enjoyed a great time at playgroup last Thursday with some new visitors and old friends. Why not come with your child and join us this week? Somervell Church - around the back next to the Op Shop. Plenty of parking. Gold coin donation. 9.30 start with music at 10am with a teacher from Uplands … View moreWe enjoyed a great time at playgroup last Thursday with some new visitors and old friends. Why not come with your child and join us this week? Somervell Church - around the back next to the Op Shop. Plenty of parking. Gold coin donation. 9.30 start with music at 10am with a teacher from Uplands Kindergarten. Please bring morning tea for your child.

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577 days ago

Winter Community of Kindness - Give A Kid A Blanket

Anna from Remuera

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I am once again a drop off point for this fantastic charity, as are many others. Please, if you can spare any kind of excellent quality warmth, please deliver to your nearest drop off point.
If you have Facebook, please share and spread the link. Bernie and Donna do such amazing work … View more
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I am once again a drop off point for this fantastic charity, as are many others. Please, if you can spare any kind of excellent quality warmth, please deliver to your nearest drop off point.
If you have Facebook, please share and spread the link. Bernie and Donna do such amazing work that actually reaches the people who need it!

*Please 'Share'
We are excited to kick off our 9th Winter Campaign.

After a non-summer, floods & cyclone we are starting a month earlier than previous winters.
EXCELLENT QUALITY pre-loved & NEW items please.
Below are contacts for our Donation Hosts across wider Auckland. Hopefully one near you.
Financial donations get 33.3% back when claimed on NZ tax returns. Donate to 'Give a Kid a Blanket’ 01-0495-0385108-00
(Email badwakk@xtra.co.nz stating amount, your name and address for a receipt).
Consider a work place/club/school collection.
If you are unable to donate please 'Share' the information. For those not on Facebook our Website covers everything;
giveakidablanket.co.nz
Donation Drop off Points 2023
NORTH
Snells Beach
Kay 0211069927
Matakana/ Leigh
Sawmill Brewery + Smoko Room
1004 Leigh Road, Matakana 09 422 6555 - Contact Kirsty
Warkworth
Lorna�0210 37 67 88
Orewa
Lisa 021833453
7a Melanie Place
Donation drops can be at any time - leave under pergola
please close gate on way out!
Whangaparaoa
Susann
0210662800
Helensville
Justene�021 2377 829
NORTH SHORE
Albany/Rosedale
Brolly Sheets��19b Orbit Drive, Rosedale��*Donations to ground floor office please
Monday to Friday – 9 to 4 pm.��Phone: (09) 271 21 42
Albany
Mi-IT�2b/1 (upstairs) William Pickering Drive, Albany� Ask for Caterina 021 839767
Northcote
Unity Studios
29C woodside Ave, Northcote
9 - 3 weekdays, 8 -11 Saturday
Devonport/Narrow Neck,Bayswater
Trisha
027 331 4670
4 Old Lake Road Narrow Neck
NB .Donations can be left undercover in the box in the front porch
Devonport /Takapuna/Narrowneck.
Victoria
0210633000
Devonport
Devonport Methodist Church
(Cnr Lake & Owens Roads, Devonport)��Church is open from; 7.30am till 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am till 11.30am Sundays.
Torbay
Carol
0211053021
Castor Bay
Carly
021657267
Till June 10th
Glenfield
Wairau Valley Special School�102 Hillside Road
Drop off between 9-2
Host contact = Cheryl
Birkenhead
Sarah
021 207 3089 �
Sunset Rd, Glenfield
Lorinda
0274845778
Foresthill
Wendy
34 Selwyn Cres (front house)
Box under front balcony, drop offs can be at any time
WEST & NORWEST
Hobsonville Point
Krystle & Robbie
0211210724
West Gate/ West Harbour
Rochelle
021 911 629
New Lynn / Portage rd
The Sleep Store�31 Portage Road, New Lynn.
Drop off between the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Glen Eden
Heather & Jerry��098188809 or mobile/text 0276995480
Glen Eden
Coralie�02102492706

Titirangi
Titirangi Library�500 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi,
Mon - Wed 9am - 6pm�Thursday 9am - 7pm�Friday9am - 6pm�Saturday10am - 4pm�
Oratia/ Glen Eden / Parrs Park
Tiffany� 021 240 8577
Henderson - Central
Give a Kid a Blanket - Blanket Base�unit 6/91 Central Park Drive
Mon-Fri 10 - 4,
Weekends by appointment
0210740269
Henderson - Central
Corban Estate Arts Centre
Mon - Sat 10am – 4.00pm
��2 Mt Lebanon Lane Ph 09 838 4455
Henderson
Tash
0274383540
Te Atatu
Kevin 0223003549
Piha
Piha Community Library
Opening hours: Sat, Sun, Mon, Wed 10-1pm Thurs 3:30-5:30pm
Enquires Maureen 021 139 2145
Kumeu
Kumeu Arts
Tues - Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat: 10am - 4pm, Sun and Mon: Closed.��300 Main Road Kumeu (behind the Huapai Library)
Kumeu
The Body Clinic��250b, Main Road Kumeu�Hours Mon-Friday 9-5 , Saturday 8-11.
Please leave items in box in waiting room.
EAST
St Johns
The Cleaning Guys
Mike
0272616558
Meadowbank/St Johns/Stonefields
Laura
0274867643
Glen Innes, Glendowie, Kohimarama
Heidi
021373784
Glen Innes
Lucy
0210592674
Glendowie
Chris
0212571551
Botany
Beryl
0272422133�
Flatbush
Gaylene
021442845
Maraetai
Stephanie
027 5364400
22 Omana Heights Drive ( anytime) box under cover by door.
Beachlands
Tania
25 Liberty Cres Phone 021 644 722
There is a clearly marked container to drop off into.
CITY ( & surrounding suburbs)
Sandringham
Canoe & Kayak,��502 Sandringham Rd��Sandringham��09 815 2073��Open 7 days, 9-5 weekdays; 9-4 weekends
Grey Lynn
Grey Lynn Community Centre��510 Richmond Rd��Mon - Fri 8 - 4.30 at the Office Please
Ponsonby
INCO Studio
182 Ponsonby Road (09)2187088 Tuesday-Saturday 10-4
Ponsonby
Deb
0275678948
Mt Eden
Lyn
021620333
Mt Eden
Unity Studios
1a Rocklands Ave�9am - 3pm
Monday to Friday
0212464070
Mt Albert
Good Thing
849 New North Road�Mt Albert, Auckland�09 815 2052�
Store Hours:�Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5pm.�Saturday 9.30am - 5pm�Sunday 10am - 4pm
Ellerslie
Rachel
021 571 648
Text to arrange drop off
Epsom
Teresa�
021 26 44434
Epsom
Marianne
0273225555
Remuera
Anna
0212170261
10 Waimea Lane, donations can be left in porch anytime
Newmarket
5 Morgan Street (off st parking available)
Monday to Friday
7.30 to 3.30
Bria
+64 21 1776891 (text message is fine)
Epsom
School Uniform Shop,
169 MANUKAU ROAD,
Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5
Sat 10-1
Pt Chev
Vicky��027 935 9120
Pt Chev
Caitlin
(Text Only Please)�0275466340
SOUTH / FAR SOUTH
Manurewa
Sarah 0211484442
Papakura/Takanini
Helen
0226987912
Pokeno
Kara
0272914006
�Please leave a message if phone not answered.
Pukekohe
Pukekohe Rental Cars
168 Manukau Road
Pukekohe
Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (after hours by arrangement)
Contact: Susanne 027312227

578 days ago

Relaxing mindfulness session Tomorrow afternoon!

Eve from Eve Rudkin Mindfulness

Hi Neighbours,
Come and soothe body and mind with a small group for a gentle mindfulness session of ease and peace next week. Session includes gentle movement and relaxing simple meditation.
Meadowbank Community Centre on Tuesday 2 May 1 - 2.15pm. Bookings essential. Contact me

First … View more
Hi Neighbours,
Come and soothe body and mind with a small group for a gentle mindfulness session of ease and peace next week. Session includes gentle movement and relaxing simple meditation.
Meadowbank Community Centre on Tuesday 2 May 1 - 2.15pm. Bookings essential. Contact me

First session free, then Koha welcome. Ongoing first Tuesday of the month.

Click Read More to find out more about what I do www.everudkinmindfulness.co.nz...

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578 days ago

Personal Alarm with GPS/Wifi Tracking

Mercari Limited

Mercari Personal Medical Alarms are a combined personal alarm and GPS tracker. Available from just $497+gst (with no monitoring or installation fees), the personal alarm can contact up to 10 different contacts of your nomination including 111. Emergency locate and respond. This personal alarm uses … View moreMercari Personal Medical Alarms are a combined personal alarm and GPS tracker. Available from just $497+gst (with no monitoring or installation fees), the personal alarm can contact up to 10 different contacts of your nomination including 111. Emergency locate and respond. This personal alarm uses the latest GPS/Wifi technology to provide real-time tracking of the location of each device user.

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579 days ago

Your young Blues fan could be a special guest at the next Blues home game!

Auckland Blues

Be in to win an experience of a lifetime for your child.

As the official coin toss partner for the Blues, Stuff is giving away six experiences for kids across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to take part in the famous ritual at the DHL Super Rugby Pacific and SKY Super Rugby Aupiki home games.

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Be in to win an experience of a lifetime for your child.

As the official coin toss partner for the Blues, Stuff is giving away six experiences for kids across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to take part in the famous ritual at the DHL Super Rugby Pacific and SKY Super Rugby Aupiki home games.

They won't just participate in the toss but will also get to watch the game, visit the commentary box and take home a bunch of goodies.
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579 days ago

TV Guide Has You Sorted This Mother’s Day

The TV Guide

Treat that special person in your life this Mother’s Day with a TV Guide subscription. We’ve slashed the price of our 1-year subscription. You’ll save $57 off retail and receive a new issue every week delivered right to your home. Discounted price valid until 14 May.

The TV Guide is New … View more
Treat that special person in your life this Mother’s Day with a TV Guide subscription. We’ve slashed the price of our 1-year subscription. You’ll save $57 off retail and receive a new issue every week delivered right to your home. Discounted price valid until 14 May.

The TV Guide is New Zealand's most comprehensive and interactive entertainment magazine, providing TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles and much much more! The perfect coffee table staple for all households.

Happy Mother’s Day,
TV Guide
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581 days ago

Handyman wanted

Pinal from Remuera

Hi everyone

I’m looking for a skilled handyman to help me install wall shelves and couple of other easy tasks.

Please message me if interested,
Thank you

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579 days ago

Queen of night plant FREE

Parul from Auckland Central

too big for my apartment , pickup CBD

Free

579 days ago

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 PS5

Milena from Remuera

Disk in perfect conditions in its original box
Pick up only - Remuera

Price: $60

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579 days ago

Horizon Forbidden West PS5

Milena from Remuera

Disk in perfect conditions in its original box
Pick up only - Remuera

Price: $50

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579 days ago

St Michaels Uniform size 10 Boys

Sheena from Remuera

We have 3 long sleeve boys shirts size 10 for sale.
Great condition $18 each $50 for all 3.
Also a Size 4 Jacket $20

Price: $50

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