Totara Vale, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1819 days ago

Win an EXCLUSIVE concert for your neighbourhood!

SIX60 Tour

Got what it takes to be more Neighbourly? You could win an exclusive concert in your neighbourhood from one of the supporting acts from this summer’s SIX60 tour.

We also have 20 DOUBLE PASSES to give away to Neighbourly members for each of the regional concerts.

To be eligible, we’ll … View more
Got what it takes to be more Neighbourly? You could win an exclusive concert in your neighbourhood from one of the supporting acts from this summer’s SIX60 tour.

We also have 20 DOUBLE PASSES to give away to Neighbourly members for each of the regional concerts.

To be eligible, we’ll need to see you being more Neighbourly. Whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting a neighbour to join the site (we’ve pulled together a few more ideas here).
Find out more!

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1820 days ago

Kaipatiki Sustainable Neighbourhoods Projects:

Jill Nerheny from Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust

The Birkenhead Glenfield Cemetery The BIG
Clean UP before Xmas...... pop along and lend a hand or two.... or an hour or two....appreciated ..............

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1820 days ago

Collect a bag of rubbish - and you could win prizes!

Resene

Too often we think that picking up litter is someone else’s job - but collecting rubbish is such a simple way we can help our community, the environment and our own health and wellbeing.

This is why Resene is proud to sponsor the “Walk & Collect Weekend” on December 7 and 8. Take a … View more
Too often we think that picking up litter is someone else’s job - but collecting rubbish is such a simple way we can help our community, the environment and our own health and wellbeing.

This is why Resene is proud to sponsor the “Walk & Collect Weekend” on December 7 and 8. Take a walk over the weekend and collect a bag of rubbish in your community - it's simple but with a collective effort can make a big difference.

It's free to participate and there are prizes to be won - including a $200 Resene Gift Card! Simply head to their event page and register your interest.
Sign up here

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1820 days ago

Where community and staff come together

The Team from

A caring community is one that’s there for us in good times, and in our times of need. That’s the community Hoko and Glenda found at Diana Isaac Retirement Village in Christchurch.

“The staff are absolutely amazing,” explains Glenda. “They go out of their way to speak to you, to make … View more
A caring community is one that’s there for us in good times, and in our times of need. That’s the community Hoko and Glenda found at Diana Isaac Retirement Village in Christchurch.

“The staff are absolutely amazing,” explains Glenda. “They go out of their way to speak to you, to make sure you’re ok.”
Hoko and Glenda feel very fortunate for the support they received when Hoko experienced some health issues. It wasn’t just the village staff who provided support, the whole community rallied around them.
“When I got sick the community itself looked after me,” Hoko explains.
“I can’t speak highly enough of the staff here,” Glenda says.
Experience the difference

1821 days ago

DVDs old Hollywood movies

Jenny from Windsor Park

Personal collection of old Hollywood movies to go to clear out storage room. More than 100 units plus kids range as well.

Price: $80

1821 days ago

Chicken, Ginger and Cumin Curry

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This curry keeps well in the fridge for a few days and the leftovers taste even better the next day.

Ingredients
1 kg Chicken pieces, including thighs, drums, wings
2 cloves Garlic
5 cm Fresh ginger, peeled
1 med Onion, peeled and cut into quaters
1 Tbsp Oil
1 large Lemon, or lime, freshly… View more
This curry keeps well in the fridge for a few days and the leftovers taste even better the next day.

Ingredients
1 kg Chicken pieces, including thighs, drums, wings
2 cloves Garlic
5 cm Fresh ginger, peeled
1 med Onion, peeled and cut into quaters
1 Tbsp Oil
1 large Lemon, or lime, freshly juiced
1 Tbsp Cumin seeds
1 pinch Cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp Tomato paste
½ cup Cream, or yoghurt

Directions
Remove skin from the chicken if you prefer.
Place garlic, ginger and onion in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add 150ml water to make into a thin puree.
Heat the oil in a heavy-based frying pan. When hot, add the chicken pieces and brown on both sides. While cooking season with salt.
When the chicken is nicely browned, squeeze over the lemon juice and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Add the cumin seeds, cayenne and tomato paste.
Pour in the garlic, onion and ginger puree, cover the frying pan with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes.
Turn the chicken. Stir in the cream or yoghurt. Add enough water to cover the chicken, cover and continue to cook on a low heat for 20-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Cooking time will depend on the cut of chicken you have used and whether it is on the bone.
Check for seasoning — you may need more salt or cayenne if you like it hot.
Remove from the heat and rest with the lid on for 5-10 minutes. The chicken will keep cooking in this time and will be more tender when you come to eat it.
Serve with rice and steamed seasonal vegetables.

Click below to read some interesting cooking tips!

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1821 days ago

Help people in the Pacific threatened by measles outbreaks

The Team from New Zealand Red Cross

Right now in the Pacific there is a life-threatening measles outbreak, and children are most at risk.
Outbreaks have been declared in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Thousands of people have been affected, and many thousands more are at risk as health authorities and medical professionals race to prevent … View more
Right now in the Pacific there is a life-threatening measles outbreak, and children are most at risk.
Outbreaks have been declared in Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. Thousands of people have been affected, and many thousands more are at risk as health authorities and medical professionals race to prevent the spread and impact of this disease.
Red Cross volunteers are working closely with Ministries of Health to support both response and prevention activities. Hundreds of people have already visited the mobile vaccination site at Samoa Red Cross.

You can help too. Donate to the Pacific Disaster Fund now to support this emergency response.

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1821 days ago
1822 days ago

Husky Dog Found

Doug from Hillcrest

We have recovered this dog wanding the street in Eban Ave. It was found on a lead yesterday. Does anyone know the owner?

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1821 days ago

"SLOW" markings at school crossings

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

Fantastic to see the "SLOW" markings that are now being rolled out at school crossings across Kaipātiki. Earlier this year the Kaipātiki Local Board​ requested and funded markings for 14 pedestrian crossings near school entrances (excluding any with traffic lights or that were already… View moreFantastic to see the "SLOW" markings that are now being rolled out at school crossings across Kaipātiki. Earlier this year the Kaipātiki Local Board​ requested and funded markings for 14 pedestrian crossings near school entrances (excluding any with traffic lights or that were already scheduled to receive an upgrade).
Pictured: New markings at outside Birkenhead Primary School and Windy Ridge School.
Funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board via the Auckland Transport Community Safety Fund.

1821 days ago

Kaipātiki Summer Fun

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

The Kaipātiki Summer Fun programme is now underway for 2019/20! Local Board member Paula Gillon and I attended the event at Tui Park this morning and it was great to see so many families playing and getting to know each other. Thanks to the Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust​ for this series … View moreThe Kaipātiki Summer Fun programme is now underway for 2019/20! Local Board member Paula Gillon and I attended the event at Tui Park this morning and it was great to see so many families playing and getting to know each other. Thanks to the Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust​ for this series of events.
To see the full Summer Fun schedule, pick up a brochure from your local library or community centre, or download it from the below link :
www.kaipatikicommunityfacilitiestrust.org.nz...
The Kaipātiki Summer Fun programme is funded by the Kaipatiki Local Board​ and Birkenhead Licensing Trust.

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1821 days ago

Pinehurst School Uniform

Nicky from Greenhithe

We selling a Pinehurst uniform items. 2 Junior college Girls and boys Blazers(size 92), JC tie and Senior College uniform :Boys blazer (size 18/92), 3 long trousers(72,80,80) , 3 white short sleve shirts(10,14,14), 2 jumpers(size 34,36), 1 hoodie (XS), 2 ties, 3 blue summer shorts 968,80,80), 1 … View moreWe selling a Pinehurst uniform items. 2 Junior college Girls and boys Blazers(size 92), JC tie and Senior College uniform :Boys blazer (size 18/92), 3 long trousers(72,80,80) , 3 white short sleve shirts(10,14,14), 2 jumpers(size 34,36), 1 hoodie (XS), 2 ties, 3 blue summer shorts 968,80,80), 1 Rain coat (XS- brand new never used), 2 Sports shorts (8,8,10,12,14), 3 Blue house shirts (XS, S, M). Fair Prices. Pick up Albany.

Negotiable

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1821 days ago

Seeking feedback: the future of Auckland Museum

The Team from Auckland Museum

Aucklanders, it’s not too late to have your say about the future of Auckland Museum! We’d appreciate as much input as we can get from the community. It only takes a few minutes. Visit our survey before 5pm on Monday 25 November and let us know which of our priorities are most important to you, … View moreAucklanders, it’s not too late to have your say about the future of Auckland Museum! We’d appreciate as much input as we can get from the community. It only takes a few minutes. Visit our survey before 5pm on Monday 25 November and let us know which of our priorities are most important to you, and share any comments you may have.

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