Penrose, Auckland

479 days ago

Dining table makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

Is your dining table tasteless and dull?

Apply high gloss Resene Black for an instant injection of tabletop glam.

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486 days ago

The most beautiful spot in every region of NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View more
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

480 days ago

Auckland Transport Speed Reduction Management Plan Proposals

Steve from Mount Wellington

Auckland Transport ( AT ) has released its draft proposal to reduce the speed limits around Auckland. I have looked at the map of proposed changes and large swathes of entire neighbourhoods are earmarked for a reduction to 30km/hr speed limits.

These are not just Temporary speed reductions in … View more
Auckland Transport ( AT ) has released its draft proposal to reduce the speed limits around Auckland. I have looked at the map of proposed changes and large swathes of entire neighbourhoods are earmarked for a reduction to 30km/hr speed limits.

These are not just Temporary speed reductions in the streets outside of schools but permanent reductions engulfing entire neighbourhoods.

If you have an opinion on the matter, please complete the Feedback form otherwise your silence will be viewed as agreement to the changes by those in charge.

haveyoursay.at.govt.nz...

484 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
481 days ago

5 🖐🏽 Compliments from my recent client.

Ravi from Mangere

So very thankful to receive this compliment from someone I worked for.

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481 days ago

Make sure you don’t miss the next Art Battle!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

6pm – Thursday 10 August - Wynyard Pavilion

Get charged up for an electrifying Thursday night, featuring live, pulse-pounding art!

Art Battle is the planet’s biggest live painting competition - across 50+ cities worldwide. And now it’s coming right here to Auckland!

Be a part of the … View more
6pm – Thursday 10 August - Wynyard Pavilion

Get charged up for an electrifying Thursday night, featuring live, pulse-pounding art!

Art Battle is the planet’s biggest live painting competition - across 50+ cities worldwide. And now it’s coming right here to Auckland!

Be a part of the energy, as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke.

12 artists, 3 rounds, 1 champion. Cast your vote. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every artwork created goes up for auction.

Hosted by MC Jules Craft, plus top DJ and a whole lot of artistic talent, it is sure to be a night to remember.

Artists, art and colour lovers.. are you ready?

Book your tickets today!

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482 days ago

Could you spot the signs of a heart attack?

Heart Foundation NZ

Heart attack is a leading cause of death in New Zealand.
Learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. Don’t try to walk it off, wash it off or push through it. Make the right call, it may save your life.

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482 days ago

Sinkhole in Ōtāhuhu street

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Road closures are in place and Police are on the scene in Ōtāhuhu following a sinkhole emerging in the middle of the road on Princes Street (across from Z Energy Petrol Station).

What you need to know:
- The eastbound lanes on Princes St in Ōtāhuhu, between Great South Rd and Atkinson Ave, … View more
Road closures are in place and Police are on the scene in Ōtāhuhu following a sinkhole emerging in the middle of the road on Princes Street (across from Z Energy Petrol Station).

What you need to know:
- The eastbound lanes on Princes St in Ōtāhuhu, between Great South Rd and Atkinson Ave, have been closed to traffic.
- The hole is just under half a metre wide and about 30cm deep and part of the road nearby can be seen sinking and cracking slightly.
- Police are directing traffic away from the hole and Auckland Transport has diverted bus routes away until the hole is fixed.

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482 days ago

🎨 Before & After: Painting Windows 🖌️

Manual Saez from Alta Painters

Check out this stunning before and after shot of this freshly painted window! 😍🪟 The transformation is simply incredible. Not only does the new paint add a touch of elegance to the entire space, but it also enhances natural light and gives the windows a rejuvenated look. A little paint can … View moreCheck out this stunning before and after shot of this freshly painted window! 😍🪟 The transformation is simply incredible. Not only does the new paint add a touch of elegance to the entire space, but it also enhances natural light and gives the windows a rejuvenated look. A little paint can truly make a big difference! 🌟
Book a free painting consultation with us in the button below.

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484 days ago

Masterclass: Communicating Sustainability, 5 th September

Sustainable Business Network

Learn how to communicate sustainability effectively, authentically and impactfully. This practical one-day event will show you how to share your sustainability story and report progress, while avoiding the greenwash trap.

Topics include greenwashing, sustainability storytelling, sustainability … View more
Learn how to communicate sustainability effectively, authentically and impactfully. This practical one-day event will show you how to share your sustainability story and report progress, while avoiding the greenwash trap.

Topics include greenwashing, sustainability storytelling, sustainability reporting, media relations, AI, strategy, campaigns, best practice and more. Speakers include Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading sustainability communicators.

You’ll come away equipped with tools and knowledge you can apply to your business right away.

Auckland University of Technology, 5th September, 9am-5pm.

Early bird tickets on sale now.
Find out more

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484 days ago

Take our customer feedback survey

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

We value your feedback. Share your thoughts about our state highway network.

Hi neighbours, please take a moment to participate in our customer feedback survey and share your experience of the network.

Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need … View more
We value your feedback. Share your thoughts about our state highway network.

Hi neighbours, please take a moment to participate in our customer feedback survey and share your experience of the network.

Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improvement. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.

Click the link to participate.

The team at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Find out more

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485 days ago

Sofa set

Suresh from Royal Oak

Used sofa set
One 3 Seater. L 2300 , W 890 , H 890
TWO 1 Seater. L 1280 , W 890 , H 890
Wooden trim on Front Face.
Pick up from Royal Oak , Auckland.

Price: $550

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485 days ago

Garden shed

Lyn from Royal Oak

Free garden shed, galv iron. 2050 x 2050. Walls are in good condition, roof has rusted but doesnt leak. Easily acess for removal. Must pick up.

Free

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487 days ago

Mail theives ?

Austin from Ellerslie

A heads up... in case you were expecting a package, somone must have helped themselves to it. This empty package was on the footpath in Ballarat st, Ellerslie.

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485 days ago

Market property rent update.

Ravi from Mangere

Our Quarterly Rental Update is now available.
The latest quarter showed the average weekly rent for a home in Auckland reached $642.28 at the end of June, up 3.37 percent or $20.95 on the same time last year.

The change is in keeping with the pace of increases recorded over the previous two years,… View more
Our Quarterly Rental Update is now available.
The latest quarter showed the average weekly rent for a home in Auckland reached $642.28 at the end of June, up 3.37 percent or $20.95 on the same time last year.

The change is in keeping with the pace of increases recorded over the previous two years, which ranged between 2.97 and 3.35 percent.

Two very different parts of the city stood out in the data drawn from more than 17,000 rental properties across the region:

the Franklin/rural Manukau area with a 6.59 percent rise in its average weekly rent; and
the City Centre with a 5.86 percent rise.
The Franklin and rural Manukau area has seen higher than typical price increases since mid-2022 and is likely in a cycle of adjusting to increasing demand.

In the City Centre, the apartment market only regained its strength last quarter as workers, students and tourists returned at scale following the pandemic.

The recent influx of workers, students and working holidaymakers to Auckland is putting increasing pressure on an already historically short supply here and we anticipate this will continue for some time.

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