Waitakere, Auckland

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

1768 days ago

Auckland’s newest destination for art lovers!

Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities

Celebrate the opening of the Didsbury Art Trail at Hobsonville Point this weekend (7th and Sunday 8th March) from 10am-2pm.

Experience larger-than-life artworks from some of New Zealand’s top artists as you wind your way along picturesque coastline and beautiful streetscapes, taking in unique … View more
Celebrate the opening of the Didsbury Art Trail at Hobsonville Point this weekend (7th and Sunday 8th March) from 10am-2pm.

Experience larger-than-life artworks from some of New Zealand’s top artists as you wind your way along picturesque coastline and beautiful streetscapes, taking in unique heritage sites along the way.

There are loads of fun events scheduled to celebrate the opening, including artists’ workshops and kids’ activities along the trail. Plus, the Catalina Bay Farmers Market will be hosting their 10 year anniversary celebration, alongside waterfront cafes, restaurants and the Little Creatures microbrewery.
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1769 days ago

Recipe: Lamb Salad

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Greg Heffernan's Marinated Lamb Salad recipe with Fresh Coriander & Mint Leaves

Ingredients
1 lamb fillet or ½ lamb loin

For the marinade:
1 shallot or 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh mint, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, sliced
5 or 6 pieces pickled … View more
Greg Heffernan's Marinated Lamb Salad recipe with Fresh Coriander & Mint Leaves

Ingredients
1 lamb fillet or ½ lamb loin

For the marinade:
1 shallot or 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh mint, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, sliced
5 or 6 pieces pickled ginger
Pinch of chilli powder or fresh chilli
Juice and zest of 1 lime
2-3 tablespoons soy sauce

To serve:
Handful of Mesclun salad
Few drops sesame oil
½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Please follow the link for the full recipe.

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1769 days ago

Lace up for summer fun

The Team from Resene ColorShop Henderson

Who wouldn’t want to show up to play in flash shoes like these? Customise a fresh pair of footwear or fancy up some old favourites – while covering up scuff marks – with nothing more than a few Resene testpots, artist’s brushes and a bit of good quality masking tape.

If your kids are … View more
Who wouldn’t want to show up to play in flash shoes like these? Customise a fresh pair of footwear or fancy up some old favourites – while covering up scuff marks – with nothing more than a few Resene testpots, artist’s brushes and a bit of good quality masking tape.

If your kids are little, you can help mask off any of the harder parts – such as around the soles – that you want to keep paint off of and remove laces, if there are any. You can even use this idea to makeover adult shoes that never get worn because the colour doesn’t go with anything.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to makeover your shoes

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1769 days ago

Give us your feedback on our proposed Annual Budget 2020/21

The Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on our proposed Annual Budget 2020/2021 and Council-Controlled Organisations Review.

You can also give your feedback for the Independent Panel about Auckland Transport, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development, Panuku Development Auckland, Regional Facilities Auckland, and… View more
Have your say on our proposed Annual Budget 2020/2021 and Council-Controlled Organisations Review.

You can also give your feedback for the Independent Panel about Auckland Transport, Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development, Panuku Development Auckland, Regional Facilities Auckland, and Watercare.

Visit akhaveyoursay.nz to find out more and tell us what you think.
Have your say

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1769 days ago

Assorted Newborn baby clothing & bouncer

Jo from Henderson

Assorted newborn baby clothing both boys & girls , and a few unisex items + bouncer .
All in good condition , clothing may need a freshen up as they have been sitting in wardrobe for a few months .
Bouncer is in good condition can unclip so you can put thru washing machine .
Pick up is … View more
Assorted newborn baby clothing both boys & girls , and a few unisex items + bouncer .
All in good condition , clothing may need a freshen up as they have been sitting in wardrobe for a few months .
Bouncer is in good condition can unclip so you can put thru washing machine .
Pick up is Henderson

Free

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1770 days ago

Free 10ft Swimming Pool

Jo from Henderson

Free 10ft swimming pool with pool cover , pump , shock dose chlorine and all pieces. No holes in ok condition will just need abit of a clean as it has been sitting outside empty for a few weeks. Have Just finished dismantling as much as could . Take as is as am moving and need it to be gone as soon… View moreFree 10ft swimming pool with pool cover , pump , shock dose chlorine and all pieces. No holes in ok condition will just need abit of a clean as it has been sitting outside empty for a few weeks. Have Just finished dismantling as much as could . Take as is as am moving and need it to be gone as soon as possible .
Sorry i dont have a box for it .
Will need to be picked up

Free

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1770 days ago

Free 10ft Swimming Pool

Jo from Henderson

Free 10ft swimming pool with pool cover , pump , shock dose chlorine and all pieces. No holes in ok condition will just need abit of a clean as it has been sitting outside empty for a few weeks. Have Just finished dismantling as much as could . Take as is as am moving and need it to be gone as soon… View moreFree 10ft swimming pool with pool cover , pump , shock dose chlorine and all pieces. No holes in ok condition will just need abit of a clean as it has been sitting outside empty for a few weeks. Have Just finished dismantling as much as could . Take as is as am moving and need it to be gone as soon as possible .
Sorry i dont have a box for it .
Will need to be picked up

Free

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1770 days ago

Cars tampered with

Pearl from Henderson

Kia ora neighbourly neighbours

Yesterday I noticed something different about my car - some pesky basket has tampered with my car firstly removed 1 tyre middle cap hub cap, secondly tried and failed with a 2nd one, the caps on at least 2 of my tyres were loose (as I checked one I noticed it had … View more
Kia ora neighbourly neighbours

Yesterday I noticed something different about my car - some pesky basket has tampered with my car firstly removed 1 tyre middle cap hub cap, secondly tried and failed with a 2nd one, the caps on at least 2 of my tyres were loose (as I checked one I noticed it had been unscrewed so I checked the others) and where one of the hub cap mid caps were removed a head bolt has been removed. I’m guessing why the other caps were not touched because who ever was doing the deed was spooked / disturbed by something.

I’ve reported it but officially that’s all I can do really as nothing was seen by anyone, so now I’m putting it up on here to let neighbours know and to keep aware of what’s going on in our neighbourly circle community.

We have lived in this little area for a few long years and have never had anything like this happen before, so now I’m keeping watch getting no sleep hoping to catch some bas-terd in action.

Hard to sleep when you know your property has been tampered with.

1770 days ago

Young Kiwis Ask for Social Media Safeguards

Graeme Dingle Foundation

📱 Young people recognise the dangers of social media and are asking for safeguards to be put in place to protect them – including having its safe use taught in schools as part of the curriculum.

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1770 days ago

Why we're putting quality first...

Cooper's Pet Kitchen

Hi neighbours! At Cooper's Pet Kitchen our food is free of cheap fillers like grains, corn, soy & wheat... but what does that really mean?

It means there’s more protein-packed nutrition in every bite. We’re big believers in quality over quantity so while our food may be a little … View more
Hi neighbours! At Cooper's Pet Kitchen our food is free of cheap fillers like grains, corn, soy & wheat... but what does that really mean?

It means there’s more protein-packed nutrition in every bite. We’re big believers in quality over quantity so while our food may be a little more expensive than some, its nutrient density makes for smaller portions with more readily absorbable nutrients.

Get more bang for your dog’s bite with 50% OFF your first order with code NEIGHBOURLY.

This also means a decrease in what comes out the other end... less 'picking up' what they’re 'putting down' at the dog park if you catch our drift.
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1770 days ago

Wondering what your house value is?

Whats My House Value

What’s My House Value is a free website providing home and property value estimates through real estate agents. Algorithms don’t see value in important things such as views, parking, extra garaging, gardens, etc.

Perhaps you’ve thought about putting your house on the market, or you just … View more
What’s My House Value is a free website providing home and property value estimates through real estate agents. Algorithms don’t see value in important things such as views, parking, extra garaging, gardens, etc.

Perhaps you’ve thought about putting your house on the market, or you just want to get an idea of where its value is in its current condition. This is where we can help at no cost to you!

We use licensed real estate professionals with knowledge in your area to help you obtain what your property is really worth. No fancy algorithms – just real agents with real knowledge of the local market.
Find out more

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1790 days ago

The first Readers Tour in 2020 is...

The Team from Readers Tours

The North Island Journey
Wednesday 25 March - Tuesday 7 April

Experience the North Island like you never have before on this 14-day Journey. Explore the North Island by train and coach, enjoying a magnificent combination of sights and experiences.

Bookings are limited. Visit … View more
The North Island Journey
Wednesday 25 March - Tuesday 7 April

Experience the North Island like you never have before on this 14-day Journey. Explore the North Island by train and coach, enjoying a magnificent combination of sights and experiences.

Bookings are limited. Visit www.readerstours.co.nz... to find out more or call us on 0800 080 099.

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1771 days ago

Pea Straw Bales - $27.50 per bale

Heather from Huapai - Kumeu

Each bale is 41cm x 33cm x 85cm, and weighs around 13kg. Much better value for money than the typical garden centres.
Marcus 0211 455 726
If you put a thick layer down, 1 bale is enough for approx. 9m2.
Pea straw mulch prevents loss of soil moisture by evaporation, but still allows rain to … View more
Each bale is 41cm x 33cm x 85cm, and weighs around 13kg. Much better value for money than the typical garden centres.
Marcus 0211 455 726
If you put a thick layer down, 1 bale is enough for approx. 9m2.
Pea straw mulch prevents loss of soil moisture by evaporation, but still allows rain to penetrate to the soil. It can reduce required watering by up to 60%!
A thick layer of pea straw can actively suppress weeds from growing through the mulch layer and prevent seeds of weeds from germinating.
As pea straw mulch decomposes, it releases nutrients such as nitrogen back into the soil.
Pea straw increases the organic matter in the soil. This improves soil structure and drainage, and encourages earthworms and soil microbial activity.

Price: $27.50

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1771 days ago

♻️Greens select teen climate striker ... 📢

Fiona from Henderson

Really? How desperate are the Greens that they are hanging outside schools now to get candidates?
For crying out loud, he's 17 years old!!
www.msn.com...
All New Zealand citizens who are ENROLLED as voters can offer
themselves as candidates for election.
By law, you must be enrolled to vote … View more
Really? How desperate are the Greens that they are hanging outside schools now to get candidates?
For crying out loud, he's 17 years old!!
www.msn.com...
All New Zealand citizens who are ENROLLED as voters can offer
themselves as candidates for election.
By law, you must be enrolled to vote if you’re:
1. OVER 18, and
2. have lived in New Zealand for more than 1 year continuously at some time in your life, and
3. are an NZ citizen or permanent resident.www.govt.nz...

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