Waterview, Auckland

790 days ago

Camping out at Costco? Fans plan to get to West Auckland early ahead of opening day TOMORROW

Brian from New Lynn

Keen shoppers have planned to drive and fly from outside Auckland to be there when the doors open at the American superstore on Gunton Drive in Westgate, northwest Auckland.
The store will open at 8am tomorrow after bad weather and Covid delayed the opening day by more than a month.
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Keen shoppers have planned to drive and fly from outside Auckland to be there when the doors open at the American superstore on Gunton Drive in Westgate, northwest Auckland.
The store will open at 8am tomorrow after bad weather and Covid delayed the opening day by more than a month.
On the Costco NZ Fans Facebook page dozens of the nearly 80K members have said they have taken the day off work and some say they will camp overnight to beat the queue.
One woman said she was flying from the lower North Island to be there for opening day.
Some had birthdays on opening day and said shopping at Costco was a perfect celebration.
One had a store map and spreadsheet printed of the goods they wanted to check out.
Others said they would wait until the opening day excitement had died down before visiting the store.
Fan page co-creator and self-confessed Costco superfan Jen Davenport was meeting other administrators of the page for the first time on opening day.
"We will be there early and in the t-shirts we have just had printed," Davenport said.
"I have been to opening days before so I know how busy it will be - It is going to be controlled mayhem."
Davenport had heard of people camping out at other openings using the Costco trolleys to lie on.
"Have you seen the trolleys? They are huge so they are perfect for that," she said.
Those spoken to by the Herald said they were going to such an effort because of the different brands Costco was bringing to New Zealand.
They were also just excited to be doing something after two years of Covid restrictions.
Thousands of people are expected to visit the store during opening week with many arranging ride shares through social media pages.
Costco NZ is well prepared with 800 permanent carparks and an additional 500
temporary carparks leased for four weeks from nearby Wilson parking.
Plenty of staff would be on hand to show customers around the store. Costco NZ had employed more than 300 people for the large warehouse - including three dozen previously unemployed locals.
Electronic signs had been placed on the Northwestern Motorway exits near the store to warn of traffic delays.
But the official Traffic Management Plan was not ready to be shared with the media after an amendment according to Auckland Transport.
"What we can tell you now is that the TMP was designed by Parallaxx and is then approved by ASM and AT - in consultation with NZ Police," an AT spokeswoman said.
"Advertisements were placed in the Herald by Costco as well as across social media to notify people of the likely impacts. Costco also worked with local businesses, the local board, and local business associations."
A mini–Incident Management Team will be on-hand tomorrow, which will be led by Auckland Transport to oversee the opening in real-time and adjust things on the network as needed.
The owner of nearby Mitre 10 said he was expecting a busy day but understood Costco NZ was well prepared with comprehensive traffic management and a parking plan.
Dave Hargreaves said his relationship with Costco NZ in the past 18 months had been positive with plenty of updates and information.
"They have plenty of parking and have leased 500 more spots so will have 1300 parks for the next four weeks.
"We are expecting the traffic to be busy but our staff have their own car parks so that won't be an issue."
In an Instagram post, Costco NZ said a temporary traffic system would allow traffic to flow one-way into Gunton Drive where there would be access to overflow parking.
Exit would be one-way via Kakano Rd or Northside Drive.
Mitre 10 and other retailers near Costco had put up extra signs to let shoppers know which carparks were for their customers only.
Hargreaves was looking forward to a positive ongoing relationship with the superstore.
He believed the businesses were complementary rather than in competition.
"We are happy to have Costco as a neighbour and you will definitely see some orange shirts shopping in there," he said.
"Our staff will go there for lunch sometimes and I have a card so will be shopping there."
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785 days ago

Make Your Museum Even Better

The Team from Auckland Museum

We want to know what’s important to you, to help make Auckland Museum even better. 🏛️

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787 days ago

Nike women's shoes size 8

Margaret from Waterview

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787 days ago

Happy Birthday, Yealands Classic Fighters

Yealands Wines

Join the party this Easter in Marlborough! We're celebrating 20 years of spectacular flying, magical moments of shows past and magnificent machines both in the air and on the ground.

Book now and go into the draw to win a flight in a vintage biplane!
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787 days ago

International Observe the Moon Night

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau. Saturday is International Observe the Moon Night and to mark the occasion, a historic telescope used during some of the first human missions to the moon will be open to the public at Auckland's Stardome Observatory and Planetarium (670 Manukau Road, Epsom).

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Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau. Saturday is International Observe the Moon Night and to mark the occasion, a historic telescope used during some of the first human missions to the moon will be open to the public at Auckland's Stardome Observatory and Planetarium (670 Manukau Road, Epsom).

The EWB Zeiss telescope was used to manually track Apollo missions when Houston didn't have radio contact with its spacecraft and astronauts.

The public are invited to use the telescope to view the moon on Saturday until 10.30pm at the stardome at 670 Manukau Road, Epsom.

“It will be five days after the new moon, so looking up from the Southern Hemisphere, we will easily be able locate the various maria, or seas, on the eastern half of the near-side of the moon. These are the Sea of Serenity, Sea of Tranquillity, Sea of Crises, Sea of Fecundity, and Sea of Nectar,” Stardome telescope operator Daley Panthagani said.

Entry costs $2 per adult and $1 per child. The Stardome will also be putting on educational shows about the moon for additional fees. For more info visit www.stardome.org.nz...

788 days ago

Attention all pet owners! Win your spot on the 2023 Cutest Pet Calendar.

Sunday Star Times

The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, … View more
The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, purchase a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, find our promo ad, and follow the link to submit a photo of your pet online. If your pet is selected, they’ll feature in our promotional adverts across all Stuff newspapers for a day, plus you will receive $50 worth of Wishbone pet food so you can spoil them rotten. For more information on the prizes and to view the T&Cs, click here!

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788 days ago

Inclusive men's rugby team NZ Falcons now recruiting women

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, An inclusive men’s Auckland rugby team are opening up to female or female-identifying players for the first time in its history.

The New Zealand Falcons RFC is known as a gay and inclusive rugby union and touch team and they’re currently on the lookout for new players to … View more
Kia ora neighbours, An inclusive men’s Auckland rugby team are opening up to female or female-identifying players for the first time in its history.

The New Zealand Falcons RFC is known as a gay and inclusive rugby union and touch team and they’re currently on the lookout for new players to join a summer touch rugby team.

Michael Williams, the Falcons touch team manager, said in the spirit of true inclusively they’d decided they should open up membership to women and those who identify as such.

Anyone who was interested in joining the team or would like more information can message @nzfalcons on Instagram or email nzfalcons@gmail.com.

Read the full story at the link below.

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788 days ago

Just My Imagination

Alex McPherson from Māpura Studios

Māpura Studios annual Exhibition hosted by Pah Homestead.

Exhibition on October 6th – 30th Oct 2022

We warmly invite you to our opening event at 6.00 - 7.30pm Wednesday 5th October

Māpura Studios presents Just My Imagination – a visual immersion as an all encompassing experience.
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Māpura Studios annual Exhibition hosted by Pah Homestead.

Exhibition on October 6th – 30th Oct 2022

We warmly invite you to our opening event at 6.00 - 7.30pm Wednesday 5th October

Māpura Studios presents Just My Imagination – a visual immersion as an all encompassing experience.

Video projections and largely abstract paintings reflect feelings rigorously observed and passionately executed.

Just My Imagination – sublime rivers of abstraction flow from the unique artistic sensibilities and imaginations of selected Māpura artists.


@ Pah Homestead, Wallace Arts Trust
72 Hillsborough Road
Hillsborough
Auckland 1042

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789 days ago

3 pane casement window- all opening

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Is this wooden window any use to anyone? Free, pick up Mt albert.

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789 days ago

Who is your favourite gardening superhero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, in the October issue of NZ Gardener, you'll see the five finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year competition. They've all done amazing things for their communities. You can read about their wonderful work here, and then vote for your favourite.

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789 days ago

Cooking up a storm

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Six of our NZQA Diploma Cookery students signed up for the New Zealand Hospitality Championships – previously known as the Culinary Fare run by the New Zealand Chefs Association at the recent Hospitality Hui held on on September 19, 2022.

Planning took place over the previous six weeks where … View more
Six of our NZQA Diploma Cookery students signed up for the New Zealand Hospitality Championships – previously known as the Culinary Fare run by the New Zealand Chefs Association at the recent Hospitality Hui held on on September 19, 2022.

Planning took place over the previous six weeks where the students formulated their dish concepts. Practical cooking sessions enabled them to test and try out their culinary ideas and refine their dishes.

These efforts were boosted by the reflections of our Head Chef Finn Gybel and his stories of when he had competed in Denmark nearly 20 years ago. Back then, our Chef Finn was sous chef to René Redzepi, now rated as one of the great chefs of the world.

As a result, we won 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze medals.

790 days ago

OLD BEERCANS WANTED NZ or FOREIGN

Don from Westmere

Time for spring clean - Old school BEERCANS WANTED = NZ or FOREIGN - (No wanted list available so placed here under buy). LOOKING for any older beer cans for collection =deal to be arranged - Time to clean up the Games room/Bar/ Attic /Loft/Garage/ storage unit - leave message please - will … View moreTime for spring clean - Old school BEERCANS WANTED = NZ or FOREIGN - (No wanted list available so placed here under buy). LOOKING for any older beer cans for collection =deal to be arranged - Time to clean up the Games room/Bar/ Attic /Loft/Garage/ storage unit - leave message please - will call/txt back auck 3600422 - will pick up at suitable time for you. note: Btw can supply avos when in season for trade. Pic a guide only.

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790 days ago

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790 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for celery?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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791 days ago

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Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little… View more
Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little on yourself if you feel like it! Take up that hobby you’ve dreamed of or plan a holiday somewhere warm.

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