Sandringham, Auckland

1106 days ago

Do you support ‘Covid Loans’ for struggling businesses?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Auckland’s city business district has lost $80 million over the latest lockdown.

Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck is calling on the government to consider ‘Covid Loans’.

“We’re keen to see innovative ideas to support businesses and not load the country up with more debt … View more
Auckland’s city business district has lost $80 million over the latest lockdown.

Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck is calling on the government to consider ‘Covid Loans’.

“We’re keen to see innovative ideas to support businesses and not load the country up with more debt than necessary,” she said.

“Many people have told us they have not had good access to capital and ‘Covid Loans’ could be a solution that could be implemented using existing arrangements.”

’Covid Loans’ would allow businesses to access funding with much more manageable repayment options, similar to student loans,

Do you support ‘Covid Loans’ for businesses impacted by the lockdown?

1106 days ago

Noticed anything different?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you … View more
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, and to celebrate this awesome initiative, we've given our logo a little update.

'Haporitanga' means 'the many principles and actions of being a community' and we think it's a great way to express what Neighbourly is.

Are you keen to dive straight into te wiki? Here's a video by our mates at Stuff showing five te reo words that every person from across the motu (country) needs to know.

For more coverage on Māori language week, click the 'See more' button below.

Ngā manaakitanga!
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1106 days ago

Recipe: Salmon in filo pastry

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Salmon in Filo Pastry with Lemon Beurre Blanc prepared by our Advanced student, Timmika from home.
This is a versatile recipe that can be made with different types of fish and wraps the fish in a parcel of filo pastry.
Recipe out now.

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1113 days ago

Poll: Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What’s your local Covid-19 testing centre, and has it been busy or empty lately?

Please vote and comment!

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Has your local Covid-19 testing centre been busy or empty lately?
  • 30.9% Busy
    30.9% Complete
  • 69.1% Empty
    69.1% Complete
275 votes
1107 days ago

Hey, It's Okay...

Andrea from Morningside

Let's Make It Better Today, for Tomorrow

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1107 days ago

We can’t wait till Auckland moves back to Level 2!

Hilton Brown Swimming

All our Auckland facilities will reopen under Level 2 Delta guidelines when we move back into Level 2.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for … View more
All our Auckland facilities will reopen under Level 2 Delta guidelines when we move back into Level 2.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Newmarket and One Tree Hill.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
Find out more

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1108 days ago

My Simple Thing

Mubashir Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

My simple thing is going in the backyard and looking for fresh eggs early in the morning and finding a size zero egg in the nest 🤸‍♂️😁

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1108 days ago

Piano Sheet music

Max from Waterview

Hi. If you have some piano music that you would like to clear out I would love to have it. I used to have heaps, but my keyboard has lain gathering dust for the past years and in an effort to clear up I gave away the music. Now it's time for the keyboard to come out again and I would love to … View moreHi. If you have some piano music that you would like to clear out I would love to have it. I used to have heaps, but my keyboard has lain gathering dust for the past years and in an effort to clear up I gave away the music. Now it's time for the keyboard to come out again and I would love to have some music to get going with. Would have to be contactless pickup during these times. Thanks

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1109 days ago

Yacon Tubers

Diana from Mount Eden

I have lifted my yacon tubers and have a lot to give away. This URL provides information about yacon ; thisnzlife.co.nz... . I find them crisp and refreshing and the sugars have the advantage of not being digestible so they are very low on the glycemic index. - so I have read! I can leave them at … View moreI have lifted my yacon tubers and have a lot to give away. This URL provides information about yacon ; thisnzlife.co.nz... . I find them crisp and refreshing and the sugars have the advantage of not being digestible so they are very low on the glycemic index. - so I have read! I can leave them at the gate by arrangement for anyone who wants them or you can pick them up after lockdown.

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1109 days ago

Purple bearded iris rhizomes

Diana from Mount Eden

I am replanting my bearded iris and have rhizomes to give away if any one is interested. The rhizomes are placed on top of soil rather than buried. Easy care but need lifting and splitting periodically. Flower late Oct. though may have to wait for next year. They look pretty much the same as the … View moreI am replanting my bearded iris and have rhizomes to give away if any one is interested. The rhizomes are placed on top of soil rather than buried. Easy care but need lifting and splitting periodically. Flower late Oct. though may have to wait for next year. They look pretty much the same as the picture though there may be a few white ones among them. I can leave some at the front gate for anyone in Mt Eden, those out of area can pick them up after lockdown. i have a lot.

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1124 days ago

Poll: Little pieces of architectural history...

Amanda from

I’m interested to find out more about your home.

Villa, bungalow or other?

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Little pieces of architectural history...
  • 29.4% Villa
    29.4% Complete
  • 5.9% Transitional Villa
    5.9% Complete
  • 0% Arts & Crafts
    0% Complete
  • 0% Art Deco
    0% Complete
  • 38.2% Bungalow
    38.2% Complete
  • 5.9% Mid Century Modern
    5.9% Complete
  • 0% 1970's
    0% Complete
  • 5.9% 1980's
    5.9% Complete
  • 2.9% Post Modern/Modern
    2.9% Complete
  • 11.8% Other
    11.8% Complete
34 votes
1110 days ago

Recipe: Sweet n sour pork

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced … View more
Sweet and sour pork is a Chinese inspired dish made with juicy pieces of pork tenderloin, bell peppers, onion and pineapple.
This dish is particularly popular in westernised Cantonese cuisine and may be found all over the world. Here is a photo of Sweet and sour pork prepared by our Advanced cookery student Reesha from home during Lockdown 2021.
Find recipe on our blog, link below.

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1110 days ago

RE: Housing Market Update

Amanda from

Peter Thompson's August Report, Barfoot & Thompson have been steady with online Auctions with over 186 successful Auction Sales in the last 3 weeks.

1110 days ago

Get your financial life in order with MoneyIQ

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards … View more
Hey neighbours, is it time to get your finances in order? If lockdown has focused your mind on the state of your bank account, we’re here to help.

Stuff has launched MoneyIQ, an eight-week email course that will give you all the basics you need to get your money sorted and start working towards a brighter, richer future. You can sign up for free here.

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