Penrose, 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.

1213 days ago

Why is Auckland Council selling the work of 320 staff?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, Behind closed doors councillors have decided to try to sell its parks and facilities maintenance business that employs 320 staff. Should we know why ? Read the story below :

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1213 days ago

Gone is the tank farm - behold the start of a waterfront park

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, Out of public glare, those big petrol chemical storage tanks have gone from Wynyard Point near the Harbour Bridge. The long job of turning it into a 5ha harbourside park is ahead. Read the story below:

1212 days ago

Could you get more from your Vitamin C supplement?

Lipo Sachets

The body doesn’t produce or store vitamin C, which means many of us are missing out on its health-giving benefits. You should also consume it daily, not just in times of need.

Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets use patented technology to deliver a high dose of new generation liposomal vitamin C. They are… View more
The body doesn’t produce or store vitamin C, which means many of us are missing out on its health-giving benefits. You should also consume it daily, not just in times of need.

Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets use patented technology to deliver a high dose of new generation liposomal vitamin C. They are proven to deliver 80% higher absorption than standard vitamin C* to help support your immune health and wellbeing.

Make sure your immune system is fighting fit for winter and beyond, by optimising your vitamin C intake.

Could you benefit from high dose liposomal vitamin C?

Ref: *Based on a clinical study comparing 10g Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets to 10g standard vitamin C. Maciej Lukawski (2019). Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional. Vitamins are supplementary to a balanced diet. AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Auckland. TAPS PP7841
Find out more

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1212 days ago

Sign up for Walking Stars Auckland | 13 November 2021

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Join Walking Stars and be part of Auckland’s brightest night walk!
Walking Stars is a night-time half marathon and 12km walk through the streets of central Auckland. This is a fun, vibrant event that raises vital funds to support local people living with cancer.
Sign up now to experience … View more
Join Walking Stars and be part of Auckland’s brightest night walk!
Walking Stars is a night-time half marathon and 12km walk through the streets of central Auckland. This is a fun, vibrant event that raises vital funds to support local people living with cancer.
Sign up now to experience this one-of-a-kind event.
Sign up now

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1212 days ago

Free in-home assessments for a warmer home 🌞

The team from EnergySmart - Auckland

EnergySmart offer free in-home assessments to check your Heat Pump, Insulation and Ground Moisture Barrier needs.

Depending on what you're after we look at a number of things when visiting your home such as:
🏠 What ceiling and underfloor insulation your property currently has and the … View more
EnergySmart offer free in-home assessments to check your Heat Pump, Insulation and Ground Moisture Barrier needs.

Depending on what you're after we look at a number of things when visiting your home such as:
🏠 What ceiling and underfloor insulation your property currently has and the condition of any current insulation.

🔥 The best location, type and brand of Heat Pump to best suit your home.

💧 Whether your home needs Ground Moisture Barrier to help prevent dampness and more.

We will then work with you on your options and budgets and come back to you with no-obligations quotes!

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1212 days ago

New Zealand Sommelier of the year - 2021

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Congratulations to Andrea Martinisi as he is awarded New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021.

Andrea Martinisi is presented with the New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021 trophy by Marek Przyborek (NZ Sommelier of the Year 2018) and chair of the Examination Committee with Celia Hay, chair of New … View more
Congratulations to Andrea Martinisi as he is awarded New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021.

Andrea Martinisi is presented with the New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021 trophy by Marek Przyborek (NZ Sommelier of the Year 2018) and chair of the Examination Committee with Celia Hay, chair of New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Association. Andrea is General Manager and Head Sommelier of The Grove Restaurant, Auckland. Marek is head sommelier at Amisfield, Central Otago.

The day started with the Theory Assessment (60 minutest) and Blind Tasting of 2 wines. The white wine was Saint Clair Pioneer Block Gewurztraminer 2020 from Marlborough and from Spain, Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja 2016. The Practical included a restaurant scenario to decant a bottle of Te Mata Awatea 2018 and provide a food pairing. This was made a little tricky as we also had a bottle Te Mata Awatea 2019 on the sideboard... to check if the candidates were reading the label!

The Practical also featured a spirit tasting where candidates were asked to identify 4 spirits. This year the spirits were Bacardi, Tequila Blanco, Jack Daniels, Calvados.

1219 days ago

Who should foot the $250k bill for Auckland's damaged trains?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, Auckland Transport wants KiwiRail to stump up with the cost of repairing 19 trains, after a fallen stack of old rails, damaged the electric units. Who's at fault ? Read the story below:

1214 days ago

Mud is the new snow!

Rotorua

Mud angel vs Snow angel? Skip the slopes and find your next adventure in Rotorua.

Whatever the weather, we’ve got you covered – from geothermal wonders to natural hot pools and world-class mountain biking.

For an unforgettable winter escape, book your next holiday with us in Rotorua.
Book now

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1214 days ago

Free Electric Oil Column Heater

Annie from Greenlane

Has some rusts - see the pictures - but works well.

Free

1214 days ago

Meet our Houseplant Hero 2021!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Please meet Alyce Read of Nelson, who uses her houseplant collection to connect with others and help them overcome mental health challenges. "You wouldn’t take a plant and put it in a dark corner and fail to water it and expect it to thrive. So we should look at ourselves … View more
Dear neighbours,

Please meet Alyce Read of Nelson, who uses her houseplant collection to connect with others and help them overcome mental health challenges. "You wouldn’t take a plant and put it in a dark corner and fail to water it and expect it to thrive. So we should look at ourselves that way," she says. "If we are not thriving in the way that we would wish, it might not be any fault of ours, it might be the conditions that we are under."

1214 days ago

Need help getting funding?

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

There are grant skills workshops coming up that are free to attend and will help you find more grant/funding opportunities as well as learn how to more successfully apply for the grants!
The first one is This Wednesday 4 August and there are 3 more coming up. Go to the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local … View more
There are grant skills workshops coming up that are free to attend and will help you find more grant/funding opportunities as well as learn how to more successfully apply for the grants!
The first one is This Wednesday 4 August and there are 3 more coming up. Go to the Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board Facebook page (see link below) to learn more and for contact details,
These are only 2 hours long, they are free and they might make a huge difference to your project/club/concept.

We would love to hear for you to join this opportunity.

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1214 days ago

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💐

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ to paying it forward in line at a cafe - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options … View more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ to paying it forward in line at a cafe - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, build a free community library for your street, buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re spreading kindness this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1215 days ago

Apprenticeship opportunities in Auckland.

Competenz

Hey Auckland! We are back with more apprenticeship opportunities listed on our online job board!

Do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Find out more at the links below.

Light Fabrication - Furniture
Sheet Metal Fabrication Apprentice
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Hey Auckland! We are back with more apprenticeship opportunities listed on our online job board!

Do you know someone who might be interested in this opportunity? Find out more at the links below.

Light Fabrication - Furniture
Sheet Metal Fabrication Apprentice
Apprenticeship Fabrication - Steel Construction

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1215 days ago

Vans & Deuce sneakers for sale $10 each

Annette from Greenlane

Hi Neighbours,

Unisex Dark Green Deuce Sneakers Size 8 but quite small sizing and may be better fitting size 7.

Womens Black Vans Size 9.

Price: $10

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1216 days ago

DO YOU LOVE BILTONG???

Debbie from Wholesale Meats Direct - Onehunga

JUST ARRIVED - another shipment of BILTONG!!
We have three flavours available -
Original/Chilli/Chakalaka
$79.50 per kg
What a TREAT for the Weekend!!
Pop on into our ONEHUNGA store today and grab yours!!

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