Western Springs, Auckland

1036 days ago

Freedom camping reminder ahead of the long weekends

The Team from Auckland Council

🏕️ Reminder so that we can enjoy all our region has to offer safely and respectfully:
✔️ Tents and other forms of shelter are permitted at our beaches and reserves during the day.
❌ Freedom camping, aka staying overnight in a tent, is not.

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1036 days ago

New opening hours

The Team from Auckland Council

Due to COVID there has been a change in the Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station's operating hours. We will now be open from Mon to Sat, 8am – 5pm (Sunday - CLOSED).

To ensure you don’t miss out on a truly sublime waste experience, please plan ahead.

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1037 days ago

Wellington's iconic feline Mittens adapting to life as an Aucklander

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, he was once Wellington’s most famous feline, but now Mittens the cat is settling into his new life in Tāmaki Makaurau.

The Turkish angora is known for wandering far and wide around the streets of Wellington – entering offices and homes, getting in cars, even sleeping on … View more
Kia ora neighbours, he was once Wellington’s most famous feline, but now Mittens the cat is settling into his new life in Tāmaki Makaurau.

The Turkish angora is known for wandering far and wide around the streets of Wellington – entering offices and homes, getting in cars, even sleeping on tables of folded T-shirts in Cuba St clothing stores – but his human servant Silvio Bruinsma said so far Mittens was sticking close to home in Auckland.

Known as His Royal Floofiness, Mittens and his family made the move to Auckland city at the start of January, and while his exact location is kept a secret, Bruinsma said he’s living in the central city.

Read the full story at the link below.

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1037 days ago

Calling all small businesses!

Neighbourly

Want to grow your business this year? Well now you can!
For a limited time only we're offering you the chance to grab a Neighbourly Premium Business Listing for HALF PRICE!

Neighbourly Premium enables you to grow a strong presence in your community, connecting you with thousands of … View more
Want to grow your business this year? Well now you can!
For a limited time only we're offering you the chance to grab a Neighbourly Premium Business Listing for HALF PRICE!

Neighbourly Premium enables you to grow a strong presence in your community, connecting you with thousands of locals.. Instantly!
Find friendly neighbours who need your services, showcase what makes you stand out from the rest and connect with people who want to ‘shop local’.

So what are you waiting for? Set your business up for a successful year ahead with Neighbourly Premium.

ts and cs apply.
Grab your Premium Listing today!

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1037 days ago

Canapés & Finger Food Workshop

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Over the past two days, our Advanced chef students have been preparing a range of canapés and finger food creates that can be used for entertaining.

Here are some of the dishes our talented chef students showcased -
• Smoked salmon blinis
• Vol Au Vent of homemade puff pastry wth blue … View more
Over the past two days, our Advanced chef students have been preparing a range of canapés and finger food creates that can be used for entertaining.

Here are some of the dishes our talented chef students showcased -
• Smoked salmon blinis
• Vol Au Vent of homemade puff pastry wth blue cheese and onion marmalade
• Salmon, cream cheese and spinach roulade
• Vietnamese rice paper rolls with Nuoc Man sauce
• Crusting with seared beef sirloin and onion marmalade
• Chicken satay with peanut sauce.

1037 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2022 winners will receive prizes worth more than … View moreOnce again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2022 winners will receive prizes worth more than $2200. Just tell us in writing why your garden shed is New Zealand's best, and send up to five high-quality photos. Email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close Feb 27, 2022.

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1038 days ago

Keeping your neighbourhood safe

The Team from Auckland Council

To kids, everywhere is a playground. It’s up to us to remind our whānau that it’s never okay to open a drain, even if they’ve dropped something in it. If you see a damaged or missing drain lid in your neighbourhood, call us on 09 301 0101 and we’ll come and fix it.

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1039 days ago

Back to school

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Get ready for the next school year with back to school items at affordable prices from Red Cross store . Come and Visit us at 571 Sandringham.

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1039 days ago

Volunteer s needed

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

We are still on the look out for an amazing volunteers who had like to spare a few hours per week to support our Red Cross team at Sandringham. We are looking for volunteers on Monday morning ,Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning and Friday and Saturday. If you haven’t applied already and would … View moreWe are still on the look out for an amazing volunteers who had like to spare a few hours per week to support our Red Cross team at Sandringham. We are looking for volunteers on Monday morning ,Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning and Friday and Saturday. If you haven’t applied already and would like to lend a hand over to us. Push the button below for more information or to apply.
More information.
seekvolunteer.co.nz...

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1040 days ago

Scenic summer running trails

The Team from Auckland Council

🏃 Escape busy streets and discover pockets of native bush, coastal views and refreshing green spaces when you tackle these running trails.
#AKLSummerisCalling

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1054 days ago

Free fitness in Auckland Domain...

Sarah Moore from Froot Camp

If getting fit is on your 2022 'to do' list, join Froot Camp!

Froot Camp is a completely free bootcamp running in Auckland Domain - a great bunch of people who love to have a laugh while they sweat. We train three times a week and every session is different (so you'll never get … View more
If getting fit is on your 2022 'to do' list, join Froot Camp!

Froot Camp is a completely free bootcamp running in Auckland Domain - a great bunch of people who love to have a laugh while they sweat. We train three times a week and every session is different (so you'll never get bored).

Here's what you need to know:
- it's FREE! (Froot Camp = Free Bootcamp!)
- we train at 6pm on Tuesday and Thursday and 9am Saturday
- we meet at the back of the Museum
- all fitness levels are welcome
- all you need to bring is a good attitude and your water bottle

Questions? Ask below!

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1040 days ago

Free Tradewinds brand outdoor umbrella

Tracey from Ponsonby

Solid wood with sunbrella black fabric. Well used but still does the trick. 3.5 or 3.7 mitre square. Hard to get pics without people in them. Stand not included. Free to anyone who can collect

Free

1040 days ago

David Shaw Sofabed -free

Tracey from Ponsonby

Well used sofabed free for someone that can collect. Sorry don’t have recent photos and sofa is now stored in our garage under our house. If you wanna check out David Shaw quality see their website www.davidshaw.co.nz...

Looks good in bay window of a villa.

Free

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1040 days ago

Extension leads

Emily from Morningside

20m data cable
2x multiboards
3x extension leads (1 of them is 4 meters)

Free

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1040 days ago

Barrell bolt

Emily from Morningside

All for for $10
Collection ASAP morningside

Price: $10

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