Sandringham, Auckland

1697 days ago

Beetle on chilli plant - pest?

Andy from Mount Eden

Hi

This morning I found this small brown beetle (see attached photos) on my ghost pepper chilli plant, any gardeners know what it is? A pest perhaps?



Thanks

Andy

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1699 days ago

Sweet Cat!

Aaron from Mount Eden

Hiya, just wondered if anyone might know if this cat has an owner/who she belongs to?

We’ve been getting frequent visits from her which we really enjoy, but wanted to check she does have a home.

Cheers!

1697 days ago

Alberton Market Days are back!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Its Alberton Market Day on Sunday! With 40 stalls of specialty produce, handmade goods and plants as well as street food by some of Auckland's top food vendors (Wise Boys Burgers, Bun Hun, Sabores, The Hungry Swine, Lulu’s Icecream), its going to be a cracker!

The vintage tearoom will be … View more
Its Alberton Market Day on Sunday! With 40 stalls of specialty produce, handmade goods and plants as well as street food by some of Auckland's top food vendors (Wise Boys Burgers, Bun Hun, Sabores, The Hungry Swine, Lulu’s Icecream), its going to be a cracker!

The vintage tearoom will be open and there will be plenty to entertain the young ones with Enchanted Walk fairy trail the garden, a fairy face-painter and a magic pebble painting activity.

Owairaka Eco Neighbourhoods will be showcasing some of their creative community projects and offering free seed planting for children. Pot a bee-friendly plant in an egg-carton cup to take away for your garden!

Live music by brother & sister duo Jasper & Jane Hawkins will create the summer soundtrack for the day. Make any purchase to be in to win a HUGE hamper of goodies donated to by all the stallholders!

Come along to enjoy the ambiance of the garden and beautiful heritage setting and support our great small entrepreneurs, makers and growers.

Alberton Market Day, Sunday 9 February 10-2pm, FREE ENTRY

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1699 days ago

'Journeys Framed' at Alberton for Waitangi Day

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Performances of 'Journeys Framed', a unique, short theatre piece of movement and sound, take place at Alberton on Waitangi Day this week. Brought to to life by distinguished performers from SeniorsDANCE company, the piece explores the experience of Pakeha migration to Aotearoa.

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Performances of 'Journeys Framed', a unique, short theatre piece of movement and sound, take place at Alberton on Waitangi Day this week. Brought to to life by distinguished performers from SeniorsDANCE company, the piece explores the experience of Pakeha migration to Aotearoa.

Performances are at 12pm, 1pm & 2pm. Pop in to see these captivating dances take place in the ambient setting of the ballroom. Alberton's tearoom will be open serving savouries & sweet treats such old-fashioned NZ jam tarts (also fondly remembered as cheesecakes) and tea from the vintage china! Young ones will be entertained by Enchanted Walk Auckland fairy trail in the garden. The house will be open with free entry all day.

Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February, 10:30-4:30.

1698 days ago

Enjoy a night of live music at Auckland Museum

The Team from Auckland Museum

A favourite event for Aucklanders young and old, LIVE at the Museum is back for 2020. Rock the night away with the melodic Tami Neilson and her brother Jay Neilson in the iconic Auckland Museum Grand Foyer.

Multi-award-winning Canadian-born, New Zealand singer-songwriter Tami Neilson needs no … View more
A favourite event for Aucklanders young and old, LIVE at the Museum is back for 2020. Rock the night away with the melodic Tami Neilson and her brother Jay Neilson in the iconic Auckland Museum Grand Foyer.

Multi-award-winning Canadian-born, New Zealand singer-songwriter Tami Neilson needs no introduction. Having become one of NZ’s most beloved artists of the modern era, blending country, soul and rockabilly into her signature high-octane performances, Neilson’s songs have tugged at our heart-strings and soothed our souls.

Accompanied by Tami’s brother and long-time co-writer/collaborator Jay Neilson, the Big Boss Mama will bring her extensive songbook to the Museum's Grand Foyer, to be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Tickets are selling fast, bring your family or friends and don’t miss this special evening performance.
Learn more

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1698 days ago

Best Value Travel Destinations 2020!

Relianz Group Ltd

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
- Less popular than Bali but with just as pristine beaches and the best diving sites in Indonesia.
Budapest, Hungary
- Cheap thermal bath, affordable food with a fantastic dining scene, strolling through city and admire all the art wonders for free.
Madhya … View more
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
- Less popular than Bali but with just as pristine beaches and the best diving sites in Indonesia.
Budapest, Hungary
- Cheap thermal bath, affordable food with a fantastic dining scene, strolling through city and admire all the art wonders for free.
Madhya Pradesh, India
- Great area for many types of wildlife spotting, also home to historic temples & towns.
Tunisia
- Both situated in North Africa, Tunisia is less touristy than the more famous North African country Morocco. At a lower cost, you can enjoy the same immersion such as beautiful coastline & majestic sand dunes.
Azerbaijan
- With many great architecture and museums for any art lover, Azerbaijan also has incredible natural scenery with Caspian Sea waterfront and Caucasus in the backdrop.

1698 days ago

Kākāpō to head home from Auckland Zoo after lengthy battle with deadly disease

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, kākāpō Margaret Maree has been cared for by Auckland Zoo for the past eight months after an outbreak of aspergillosis.
Now, she is well enough to go home. We got to go to her final CT scan which gave her the all clear to go back to Whenua Hou/Codfish Island.

1698 days ago

What's on: Plant Power - 12 February 6:30pm - Grey Lynn

Brian from Westmere

The time has come for Conscious Action to take another look at plants and their power!

During this event we’ll be joined by knowledgeable and passionate speakers to celebrate the diversity and deliciousness of plants, get some top tips on how to grow our own plant kingdoms and learn more about … View more
The time has come for Conscious Action to take another look at plants and their power!

During this event we’ll be joined by knowledgeable and passionate speakers to celebrate the diversity and deliciousness of plants, get some top tips on how to grow our own plant kingdoms and learn more about how we can thrive on a plant-based diet.

We’ll explore the importance of growing our food, especially for those of us living in cities, as well as the core reasons why a growing number of us are choosing to eat more plants - environmental, ethical or health.

We are looking forward to hear from our guest speakers Sarah Tanner, vegan influencer who’s trying to weave in a little more eco consciousness, and Judy Keats AKA Green sister, Organics Educator, City Farm Manager, Permaculture Practitioner and Compost Facilitator.

Come along to meet like-minded individuals, join an interactive discussion, sharing and action setting on how you can have an impact.

Tofu burgers and fries thanks to BurgerFuel
Plants based treats from The Larder Project, Forage & Ferment and Hunter Gatherer Gourmet
Organic Tea by Fine & Dandy
Drinks by Karma Cola

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Conscious Action events are a space to connect with like-minded people, collaborate to come up with inspiring ideas, and celebrate what we are already contributing to the collective.

Wednesday 12th February 6:30pm at The Workshop Auckland (37d Crummer Road).

Register here: www.eventbrite.co.nz...
or here
www.facebook.com...

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1698 days ago

ESOL (Free English & Bible Study )

Je from Mount Eden

Every Wednesday 10 am -12 pm
(4 Mar — 10 Nov 2020)
(No class during school holidays)
Greyfriars Presbyterian Church (544 Mt. Eden Road)
(Phone) 630-2460
(Email) jecheol@greyfriars.org.nz
Register online at greyfriars.org.nz

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