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852 days ago

Woman given 13% chance of survival saved by volunteer firefighters

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a West Auckland woman who was given less than 15% chance of survival has met with volunteer firefighters who she says helped save her life.

Shortly after 3am on March 28, Laingholm resident Janene Gurnell, 50, collapsed in her home. Her partner immediately called 111 and the … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a West Auckland woman who was given less than 15% chance of survival has met with volunteer firefighters who she says helped save her life.

Shortly after 3am on March 28, Laingholm resident Janene Gurnell, 50, collapsed in her home. Her partner immediately called 111 and the Laingholm volunteer fire brigade was the first to respond.

Gurnell said she had no memory of what happened that night, but was told by her partner that less than a minute after the firefighters arrived, she went into cardiac arrest and stopped breathing.

A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesperson said firefighters began CPR on Gurnell immediately and continued until paramedics arrived.

Read the full story at the link below.

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850 days ago

Fence and trellis

The Team from Resene ColorShop Henderson

It’s easy to give an old fence and trellis a new lease of life with Resene Waterborne Woodsman.

Find out how to create your own.

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850 days ago

Learning to read

NumberWorks'nWords Henderson

There's more to reading than learning to read. If you're struggling to get your child into reading, visit us in our centre and ask for tips and a recommended reading list for your child! ?

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852 days ago

Tom Year 12, Green Bay High school

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852 days ago

Sour cream and lemon syrup cakes and Melting Moments

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

New Zealand baking classics - Delicious sour cream and lemon syrup cakes and melting moments with a lemon buttercream cream filling in the middle prepared by our Foundation chef students.

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853 days ago

Down syndrome charity UpsideDowns opens in Avondale

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Auckland’s community of young people living with Down syndrome came together in Avondale to brighten up the walls of recently relocated charity UpsideDowns, with help from fashion icon Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet.

UpsideDowns opened the doors of its new headquarters to… View more
Kia ora neighbours, Auckland’s community of young people living with Down syndrome came together in Avondale to brighten up the walls of recently relocated charity UpsideDowns, with help from fashion icon Dame Denise L'Estrange-Corbet.

UpsideDowns opened the doors of its new headquarters to host a Kids’ Art Workshop on Saturday, July 23.

Sarah Paterson-Hamlin, CEO of the charity which provides speech and language therapy for children living with Down syndrome, said: “This is the first time we’ve been able to have a space of our own like this, and having original art from some of the kids we work with on the walls is something we will be able to treasure and enjoy."

"I’m so grateful to Dame Denise for approaching us and coming up with such a great concept. We would never have thought to do this otherwise!"

The artworks will be officially unveiled by L'Estrange-Corbet at the UpsideDowns Art Opening on the evening of 10 August.

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853 days ago

Auckland street artist 'at war' with taggers who keep vandalising his work

Caroline Williams Reporter from Western Leader

An Auckland street artist says he is “at war” with taggers who keep vandalising his work.

Jesse Jensen​, who paints under the name Ares Artifex​, has painted murals across Auckland, including for Auckland Council, the Department of Conservation and the Ministry of Justice.

The West … View more
An Auckland street artist says he is “at war” with taggers who keep vandalising his work.

Jesse Jensen​, who paints under the name Ares Artifex​, has painted murals across Auckland, including for Auckland Council, the Department of Conservation and the Ministry of Justice.

The West Auckland resident said work like his helped to beautify ugly places, such as bare walls and construction sites.

However, this year Jensen has been battling “toys”, or graffiti artists who tag over someone else’s art with the intention of wrecking it. One of his pieces in Henderson has been tagged about 30 times.

Jensen said that while it was frustrating for him and his clients when his art was vandalised, he had empathy for the taggers and understood why they did it: to lash out at someone who had permission to paint legally.

Jensen believed Auckland Council could curb offensive tagging if it provided more space for graffiti artists to paint legally. The council said it trialled this in the past, however the graffiti had spread onto adjacent properties.

Click 'read more' for the full story.

853 days ago

Poll: VOTE for the Resene Upcycling Finalists!

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It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

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It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

Find out a little more about each entry here. Voting closes 5pm Thursday 4 August.

Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!

VOTE for the Resene Upcycling Finalists!
  • 8.4% 1) Storage cabinet (Christine Olson, Carterton District)
    8.4% Complete
  • 19.1% 2) Bench Seat (Mary McRae, Hauraki)
    19.1% Complete
  • 4.4% 3) Modern Tech Desk (Julie Cronin, Havelock North)
    4.4% Complete
  • 9.7% 4) Alice in Wonderland table (Lynda Cree, Halswell)
    9.7% Complete
  • 17.3% 5) Terracotta Steps (Angie Farrow, Hokowhitu)
    17.3% Complete
  • 7.1% 6) Drinks cabinet / piano bar (Maurice van Liempd, Whakatane District)
    7.1% Complete
  • 4.8% 7) Garden feature (Marjanna Jones, Henderson)
    4.8% Complete
  • 2.2% 8) Spacerocket lamp (Jen Asquith, Nelson South)
    2.2% Complete
  • 25.1% 9) Paintbrush art (Bonnie Stretton, Motueka)
    25.1% Complete
  • 2% 10) Writing Desk (Steve Nicholson, Brookfield)
    2% Complete
1951 votes
854 days ago

Bake for new friends

Christine Corcuera from Red Cross Shop Henderson

Come on in and stock up on your kitchen ware,lots to choose from. Grab yourself a bargain on our bake week table. Get your friends around and have a chat and show of your culinary skills.
We look forward to seeing you in store.
At 433 great north road Henderson
09 835 1152

854 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
Find out more

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854 days ago

Reading Tip #5

NumberWorks'nWords Henderson

Make a calm, comfortable place for your family to relax and read independently - or together ?‍?‍?‍??

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855 days ago

clothing repairs and alterations

Paula from Ranui

Hi neighbours, If you have clothes needing repaired or altered, don't throw them away. I can fix them and save you money $$$. Zips, hems, rips and more. I can pick up and return in the local Ranui Swanson area if required. Call me... FIX and SAVE 0275585035

855 days ago

Who will be our next Mayor - meet the candidates Monday August 22nd from 6.30 pm in the hall

John Riddell from Massey Birdwood Settlers Association

Who will be the next Mayor of Auckland?

On Monday, August 22nd the Association is holding a meet the candidates meeting for our budding Mayors. The venue is our Hall, corner of Don Buck, and Red Hills Road.

Craig Lord, Wayne Brown, Leo Malloy, Viv Beck, and Ted Johnson have all said they will… View more
Who will be the next Mayor of Auckland?

On Monday, August 22nd the Association is holding a meet the candidates meeting for our budding Mayors. The venue is our Hall, corner of Don Buck, and Red Hills Road.

Craig Lord, Wayne Brown, Leo Malloy, Viv Beck, and Ted Johnson have all said they will be there. Efeso Collins is still to advise.

Will you come along to meet them before you vote?

John Riddell
Secretary Massey Birdwood Settlers Association

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858 days ago

West Auckland man on long road to recovery after high-voltage electric shock

Mildred Armah Reporter from Western Leader

A young father of three who suffered from severe burns and had both his arms amputated after suffering an electric shock on a scaffolding worksite in West Auckland, is now on the long road to recovery.

Jahden Nelson​, 28, was left fighting for his life when a steel pole he was holding touched … View more
A young father of three who suffered from severe burns and had both his arms amputated after suffering an electric shock on a scaffolding worksite in West Auckland, is now on the long road to recovery.

Jahden Nelson​, 28, was left fighting for his life when a steel pole he was holding touched low-hanging overhead power lines in April.

He received a severe electric shock as he took the entire voltage of the power line, and suffered a heart attack on-site after the incident. He is still receiving care as an in-patient in Middlemore Hospital.

856 days ago

FREE spa shell,royal heights,massey

Gary from Massey

ready to put on a trailer

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