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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.

1674 days ago

Don’t flush wipes, keep workers safe.

Ministry For The Environment

You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their … View more
You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their bubble at risk as well.

Do your bit for workers and their whānau, and put your wet wipes in the bin.
Find out more

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1675 days ago

We're all in this together🎶️🎵

Fiona from Henderson

How perfect for these times 🎙️🎶️🎵

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1675 days ago

Need inspiration for your work station today?

The Team from Auckland Museum

We've created something so you get a Museum surprise every time you open up your Chrome browser.

Have a new item pop up from our vast collection of objects every time you open up a new window with our Chrome extension. There are beautiful landscapes like this one, toy cars, vintage soaps, … View more
We've created something so you get a Museum surprise every time you open up your Chrome browser.

Have a new item pop up from our vast collection of objects every time you open up a new window with our Chrome extension. There are beautiful landscapes like this one, toy cars, vintage soaps, exquisite vases, weird and wonderful animals, jewellery, ancient swords, botanical illustrations. You get something new every time!

While you can't visit our Musuem in the flesh right now, there's plenty of ways you can see the items we hold inside the Museum, online. To add the extension to your browser, and for more ways to explore our collections, visit:

www.aucklandmuseum.com...

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1675 days ago

NumberWorks'nWords are Online

NumberWorks'nWords NorthWest

We are now online!

With most of us staying home at the moment, we have adapted our tutoring to be online! Our lessons are taken over zoom with our awesome tutors and are already a great success!

We are taking enrolments for Term 2 now. To find out more about our lessons please call.

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1675 days ago

Thursday funny😄😄

Fiona from Henderson

As we end week three of the lockdown, I've was thinking about Osama bin Laden. He was stuck in his house for five years with three wives.
I'm beginning to think he called in the Navy Seals😄😄

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1676 days ago

Tune In To Your Neighbourhood

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as … View more
Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as well as tunes you think your Neighbours will enjoy. Chuck in some taste-breakers, one-hit wonders or some good old Kiwi classics - it really doesn’t matter. So if you’re running out of ideas on things to do, why not a dance party?

Just remember: keep it PG, refrain from putting any songs in the mix that may cause offence to your Neighbours. You can find the playlist here.

Happy raving NZ!
Reach out

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1683 days ago

Phone lines run hot for welfare assistance

The Team from Auckland Council

We have set up a food distribution centre at Spark Arena at the request of the government to help people needing assistance due to the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown. Around 3000 requests for food parcels have been received by our call centre in the first week of its operation.

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1676 days ago

Maybe a new skill to learn while we are in lockdown? 🔩⚙⛓🔧

Fiona from Henderson

It has been quoted that sculptor Brian Mock is a 'welding virtuoso', and he really is😀
You really must pop over to his page and have a look at his work - it's OUTSTANDING.
Such talent and his use of anything that is lying around is beyond words. It takes recycling to a whole new … View more
It has been quoted that sculptor Brian Mock is a 'welding virtuoso', and he really is😀
You really must pop over to his page and have a look at his work - it's OUTSTANDING.
Such talent and his use of anything that is lying around is beyond words. It takes recycling to a whole new level😉
Below are just a few pictures of his works.
www.brianmock.com...

1676 days ago

Making the most of staying at home

The Team from Auckland Council

It isn’t easy when you and your whānau need to stay at home, but Auckland Council has plenty of great ideas and free resources to help you keep moving, connecting and learning. Find out more

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1677 days ago

Wonderful idea for your lemons 🍋🥃

Fiona from Henderson

I edited this just for this COVID-19 lockdown😏😄
Perfect as our lemons are just starting to yellow up nicely.
Cheers everyone - stay safe🍋🥃😀

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1682 days ago

Poll: Should your rates be frozen because of Covid-19?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, It's a tough one for many, the prospect of rates rising 3.5 per cent, in these uncertain times. It is easy to say "Freeze!" but that's not as simple as it sounds. What do you think? Read the story here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should your rates be frozen because of Covid-19?
  • 7.1% Rates should rise 3.5 pc but with easy help for those in need
    7.1% Complete
  • 83.3% Rates should be frozen for all ratepayers
    83.3% Complete
  • 9.6% Rates should rise, but by less that 3.5 pc, with help for those who need it
    9.6% Complete
3030 votes
1677 days ago

Thanks so much to all NZ Gardener readers!

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

I just wanted to update everyone as to what is happening with the next copy of your favourite magazine. With the current restrictions we aren’t able to print or distribute at the moment, but we are working hard on a fantastic May issue for you and it will be on sale as soon as the restrictions … View moreI just wanted to update everyone as to what is happening with the next copy of your favourite magazine. With the current restrictions we aren’t able to print or distribute at the moment, but we are working hard on a fantastic May issue for you and it will be on sale as soon as the restrictions ease! I am hearing from so many readers right now about how their gardens have never been more important to them than they are now, so I want to ensure you get your NZ Gardener, packed with beautiful pictures, expert advice, inspiration and information as quickly as possible, so you can enjoy your own garden even more. Meanwhile, when you do your next shop, we’d love it if you could pick up a copy of the April issue which is on sale now (you can add a copy to your online shop too). As you’ve probably heard on the news it is a tough time for magazines right now, and we are incredibly grateful for the support of our regular readers and (especially!) our subscribers. If you are in a position to subscribe, or share your own love of plants and gardening by buying a subscription as a gift for someone else, then we’d be incredibly grateful: mags4gifts.co.nz.... Stay safe and enjoy the extra time in your garden everyone! Jo

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1679 days ago

Happy Easter to everyone🥚🐰

Fiona from Henderson

From our household to yours, Happy Easter to one and all - be safe and eat heaps of chocolate 🍫😋
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Happy Easter
Aranga Aranga
Sretan Uskrs
Buona Pasqua
Maligayang Pasko ng Pagkabuhay
Frohe Ostern… View more
From our household to yours, Happy Easter to one and all - be safe and eat heaps of chocolate 🍫😋
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Happy Easter
Aranga Aranga
Sretan Uskrs
Buona Pasqua
Maligayang Pasko ng Pagkabuhay
Frohe Ostern
Cásca sona duit
Gelukkig Pasen
Sreḱen Veligden
Veselé Velikonoce
复活节快乐
Mutlu Paskalyalar
Καλό Πάσχα
عید پاک مبارک
חג הפסחא שמח
Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych
Pasg Hapus
Paste Fericit
Felices Pascuas
हैप्पी ईस्टर
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

1683 days ago

Where to find your favourite Hot Cross Buns in lockdown?

The Team Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Who loves Hot Cross Buns? Nothing beats the smell of a freshly toasted hot cross bun, but as Easter this year will be spent in coronavirus lockdown and your favourite bakery or cafe is closed, we've put together a list of some of the best spices buns you can find or if you're feeling … View moreWho loves Hot Cross Buns? Nothing beats the smell of a freshly toasted hot cross bun, but as Easter this year will be spent in coronavirus lockdown and your favourite bakery or cafe is closed, we've put together a list of some of the best spices buns you can find or if you're feeling adventurous why not make them.
My personal favourites are from Daily Bread. What's your favourite thing about Easter?

1679 days ago

Philippe Meyer's Pork Rillettes & Focaccia

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

It was a great day, when Philippe Meyer agreed to work at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine, way back in 2001. Trained as a chef in Switzerland, Philippe came to New Zealand for his OE and never left. For our 25th Anniversary Cooking demonstration he presented his special Pork Rillettes and … View moreIt was a great day, when Philippe Meyer agreed to work at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine, way back in 2001. Trained as a chef in Switzerland, Philippe came to New Zealand for his OE and never left. For our 25th Anniversary Cooking demonstration he presented his special Pork Rillettes and crunchy Focaccia bread recipe.
Read the full story and recipe's below.

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