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A square metre’s worth of micro plastic beads found at the Hauraki Rd end of Takapuna beach last week, including the half tennis ball. Gathered in ten minutes from top 25mm of sand.
Well I went along to the roll out chat for the food waste, it was a case of Blah Blah the green bins will be provided between now and sometime in July how about a refund !! all my waste gets composted in the garden, no refund you will get a bin. Fair enough on the lady she was not from the council … View moreWell I went along to the roll out chat for the food waste, it was a case of Blah Blah the green bins will be provided between now and sometime in July how about a refund !! all my waste gets composted in the garden, no refund you will get a bin. Fair enough on the lady she was not from the council it was just a Job. Only food waste can be put in the bin but my rabbit eats Grass so therefore it is a food waste, how about the left over grass from your spilolina! or your now dead basil plant! cannot be put in the bin.
Can anyone say if the apartment blocks in Takapuna each resident get a bin ?
Okay you say this will save so much waste going to landfill while our food scraps will be transported to Reparoa 276 Kms away.
The council still have not worked out away to dispose of Restaurant waste that still goes to landfill and all those disposable coffee cups they still go to landfill!!
You nominated your most-loved locals - now it’s time to vote! We’ve managed to whittle down over a thousand nominations into regional finalists, so we need to know who deserves to win. Regional winners will go into the running for national titles, as judged by a panel led by Peter Gordon, so … View moreYou nominated your most-loved locals - now it’s time to vote! We’ve managed to whittle down over a thousand nominations into regional finalists, so we need to know who deserves to win. Regional winners will go into the running for national titles, as judged by a panel led by Peter Gordon, so make sure to get your votes in.
Head to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to cast your votes, and go into the draw to win a Restaurant Association voucher.
While shade is vital to the health of shade-loving plants and habitat, and can be life-saving in summer, there is no need to suffer the loss of light where unwanted weed masses have shut out the sun.
This is often the case with fast-growing trees like monkey apple, privet, tree privet and … View moreWhile shade is vital to the health of shade-loving plants and habitat, and can be life-saving in summer, there is no need to suffer the loss of light where unwanted weed masses have shut out the sun.
This is often the case with fast-growing trees like monkey apple, privet, tree privet and wattle, and vine weeds such as honeysuckle, pink jasmine, ivy and moth plant.
Where these weeds are among wanted trees and shrubs, the careful identification and removal of the weeds can open the area to gentle sunlight filtered through a leafy canopy, which will benefit from the winter light, growing into the new gaps so that no shade has been lost by the time summer comes.
Where there is no wanted tall vegetation, removal of tall weeds will open the space to sun, so that a new, manageable ground cover or shrubbery can be established.
Call Jenny on 021 485 994, or email jenny@northshorewilds.co.nz, for
- assessment of your situation, with identification of weeds and also of any native plants, including native vines such as kaihua (NZ native "jasmine"), puawhananga (NZ native Clematis), kohia (NZ native passionfruit vine), karaeo (supplejack), tataramoa (Bush lawyer) - as these can be attractive, easily controllable additions to your natural areas, as well as food sources for kereru and tui.
- advice or action on releasing your site from weeds and, if wanted, turning them into compost and mulch during winter, to keep soil moist in summer and help suppress future weed invasions.
The photos below show the same location before and about 4 months after, weeding of honeysuckle from the trees and ground.
For more about North Shore Wilds, see our Neighbourly Profile www.neighbourly.co.nz..., or website northshorewilds.co.nz...
Food scraps roll out at our Library on Friday, 16th June10am - 1pm.
Come talk to the team and get your questions answered.
Help us help others! We are seeking donations of furniture such as beds, tables, cabinets, drawers etc. If you have any furniture that's in good condition and needs a new owner, we would be incredibly grateful for your contribution!
You can contact us here for a free collection:
Phone: 09 440… View moreHelp us help others! We are seeking donations of furniture such as beds, tables, cabinets, drawers etc. If you have any furniture that's in good condition and needs a new owner, we would be incredibly grateful for your contribution!
You can contact us here for a free collection:
Phone: 09 440 9770
Email: shop.wairau@redcross.org.nz
Or for drop off come into our store.
We look forward to hearing from you!
M/18 link drive, Wairau Park, Auckland
Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for cauliflower recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by June 25, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the August issue of NZ Gardener.
Reinvent an old picnic basket into a snazzy new sewing case with fresh Resene colours.
Find out how to revamp your own with our handy advice.
Hi Neighbours,
It’s Jo and the team here from Optimum Wellness Centre (OWC). Welcome to the place to unlock your wellness potential. We are committed to providing personalised care and empowering you to achieve optimal health through:
- The therapeutic benefits of massage.
- The alignment… View moreHi Neighbours,
It’s Jo and the team here from Optimum Wellness Centre (OWC). Welcome to the place to unlock your wellness potential. We are committed to providing personalised care and empowering you to achieve optimal health through:
- The therapeutic benefits of massage.
- The alignment and vitality offered by chiropractic care.
- The strength and flexibility cultivated through yoga.
- The transformative power of strength training.
- The relaxation benefits of Reiki and Reflexology.
Bonus Discount Codes just for you. Book a massage session in June at our Pre-GST Rate. Use codes - PREGST60 or PREGST90. For more info see our site
CHILDREN'S SCREEN TIME is a hot topic for parents. How to manage screen time is the number one question I'm getting from parents in my private practice for children.
I'll be doing a presentation in Devonport, Auckland on June 28 on this topic, including helpful strategies for … View moreCHILDREN'S SCREEN TIME is a hot topic for parents. How to manage screen time is the number one question I'm getting from parents in my private practice for children.
I'll be doing a presentation in Devonport, Auckland on June 28 on this topic, including helpful strategies for parents and why it's vital to monitor and regulate screen time due to a range of adverse psychological and physical effects (see attached flyer).
Food scraps roll out at our Library tomorrow 10am - 1pm.
Come talk to the team and get your questions answered.
June is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.
What do you do to prepare for winter? … View moreJune is upon us, so it's well and truly time to hunker down for the colder temperatures. For some across Aotearoa, this just means a second duvet on the bed. And for others, it's defrosting your car windscreen daily and bringing out the heaters.
What do you do to prepare for winter? Share your tips for staying warm and dry, and for making the most of the chillier season.
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6pm - June 29, 2023 - 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 more6pm - June 29, 2023 - 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 and art lovers.. are you ready? Round 1 starts 7pm sharp!
Food and drink available.
Artists and art lovers.. are you ready?
Book your tickets today!
Hi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone
We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.
Support your local business.
Give us a call on **0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
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