Waiake, Auckland

1657 days ago

Mission Feedback – Join the conversation

Mission Feedback

As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.

Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.

Can New Zealand … View more
As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.

Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.

Can New Zealand do more to ensure that past, present and future service people - and their whānau – are recognised and supported?

Join the conversation now at missionfeedback.co.nz
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1659 days ago

Coronavirus: Drive-in service for Auckland's Destiny Church at alert level 2

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Destiny Church is holding a drive-in service to stand for the "freedom and rights" of all New Zealanders, as traditional services remain off limits in Covid-19 alert level 2.

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1657 days ago

Poll: Should you take your shoes off at the front door?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along … View more
Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with toilet paper over or under? cutlery up or down in the dishwasher? top sheet or no top sheet?, to name a few. Read more about the arguments for each and see how many people agree with you, here.

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Should you take your shoes off at the front door?
  • 73.5% Yes
    73.5% Complete
  • 2.8% No
    2.8% Complete
  • 23.7% Only in other people's homes if they ask
    23.7% Complete
498 votes
1659 days ago

Fires at cell phone tower, power box in south Auckland investigated

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Another cell phone tower and a power box have been set alight in south Auckland - the latest in a string of attacks.

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1659 days ago

Poll: Churches oppose lockdown restrictions

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church is holding a drive-in service, as traditional services remain off limits in Covid-19 alert level 2.

Should churches be allowed to hold services in Alert Level 2?

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Churches oppose lockdown restrictions
  • 19.4% Yes, religious services are important
    19.4% Complete
  • 80.6% No, health and safety comes first
    80.6% Complete
726 votes
1658 days ago

Back your backyard

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

1663 days ago

Why is there no social-distancing on school bus services?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Schools start returning to normal from next Monday, but dedicated school bus services won't have the social-distancing that applies to public transport in Level 2. Why? Read the story below.

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1660 days ago

Venue wanted

Trudi from Waiake

Small Pilates class (under 10 ) is looking for a venue in central North Shore on Monday mornings.
Trudi

1660 days ago

Big shout out to our neighbours

New World

We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View more
We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.

Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.

Ngā mihi maioha.

#neighbourstogether
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1660 days ago

Overseas eyeballs on New Zealand homes

Gabrielle Elborough from

An update on overseas interest in New Zealand homes as published this week by Realestate.co.nz - Click on the images for the full picture.

"As we move through the stages of lockdown, we've seen some interesting traffic trends on realestate.co.nz.
Traffic from offshore markets has risen … View more
An update on overseas interest in New Zealand homes as published this week by Realestate.co.nz - Click on the images for the full picture.

"As we move through the stages of lockdown, we've seen some interesting traffic trends on realestate.co.nz.
Traffic from offshore markets has risen steadily since we went into lockdown. The key markets these users were visiting from include Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom – countries where we have large expat communities.
We also surveyed our international site users to understand more about them, and why they're considering a move to New Zealand.
Take a look at the key insights below."

1660 days ago

cheers to your local 'NZ' in 2020

Owner from British Isles Inn Eatery & Bar - Rothesay Bay

Connection means more to us now than it ever has. Our community is our new family and raising a glass, or coffee cup, in support of local businesses has never been so important. Come down and see us as we have opened our doors for the first time in a few months. We can’t wait to see you. … View moreConnection means more to us now than it ever has. Our community is our new family and raising a glass, or coffee cup, in support of local businesses has never been so important. Come down and see us as we have opened our doors for the first time in a few months. We can’t wait to see you. #cheerstoyourlocalnz

1662 days ago

What was the first thing you did at level 2?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi neighbours, North Shore resident Philip Harkness and his sons were some of the first Kiwis to get their lockdown locks chopped as the clock struck 12.01am on Thursday.
He said getting his hair cut at Barbershop & Co felt like freedom. What was the first thing you did when the country … View more
Hi neighbours, North Shore resident Philip Harkness and his sons were some of the first Kiwis to get their lockdown locks chopped as the clock struck 12.01am on Thursday.
He said getting his hair cut at Barbershop & Co felt like freedom. What was the first thing you did when the country entered level 2 on Thursday?

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