Westmere, Auckland

951 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Greytown magician Paul Bates' Tardis-inspired shed was declared the Shed of the Year. This year, Resene and NZ Gardener are once again on the hunt for the country's best shed! Send in the photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Greytown magician Paul Bates' Tardis-inspired shed was declared the Shed of the Year. This year, Resene and NZ Gardener are once again 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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953 days ago

Packing boxes required

Andrea from Morningside

Packing boxes required for moving. Medium sized preferably, like banana box size, please.

951 days ago

Do you have a great kūmara recipe?

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 kūmara recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before February 27, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … 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 kūmara recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before February 27, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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951 days ago

Library Lovers Day

NumberWorks'nWords Grey Lynn

Today is a day that celebrates love, yes, but it’s also Library Lovers Day on February 14, dedicated to book lovers' across the globe.
It's a day to remember that our libraries are a place where we can get lost in a story, find an adventure we are seeking in a book, discover more about… View more
Today is a day that celebrates love, yes, but it’s also Library Lovers Day on February 14, dedicated to book lovers' across the globe.
It's a day to remember that our libraries are a place where we can get lost in a story, find an adventure we are seeking in a book, discover more about an issue we feel passionate about, or learn something new!

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952 days ago

Annoucement

Office for Seniors

The Government has appointed Carolyn Cooper as the inaugural Aged Care Commissioner, to lead much needed systematic change in the sector, Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today.

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952 days ago

How about heart-shaped foliage plants for your Valentine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

It's not too late to grab these sensational plants for your green-fingered, houseplant-loving Valentine. Here's a quick guide to the hottest indoor plants for that special person in your life.

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952 days ago

Share the love around Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Valentines Day from the team at NZ Compare!
Take the time today to enjoy the love that surrounds you. Pass it onto your friends, family, pets, maybe even a neighbour! Brighten someone's day.

Don't forget to show yourself some love too!

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952 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

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We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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957 days ago

Car park in Wellington near Massey Uni

Andrea from Morningside

Hi, my daughter is moving to Wellington to study at Massey University. We will miss her a lot, and she will miss her car as the flat does not have a car park for her aged car. Does this community know of a carpark that would be available near Massey Uni for rent or use in return for work?

954 days ago

Hunger for Colour – Swap food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of … View more
Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.90 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
Find out more

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955 days ago

Preloved NZ Girl Guiding (adult size) uniforms

Mary from Point Chevalier

I have an assortment of preloved NZ Girl Guiding uniforms all in very good condition, sizes 2X to 4X, summer and winter-weight. Not all of them are current but they can still be useful for hiking and camping etc.

Free

955 days ago

U3A Mt Albert

Helen Peterson from U3A Mt Albert

U3A Mt Albert usually meets 10am to 12 noon on the third Tuesday of every month. Unfortunately we have had to cancel our February meeting because of covid. Our March meeting is planned for March 22, (a one-off change from the third Tuesday). To be confirmed!
Western Springs Garden Community … View more
U3A Mt Albert usually meets 10am to 12 noon on the third Tuesday of every month. Unfortunately we have had to cancel our February meeting because of covid. Our March meeting is planned for March 22, (a one-off change from the third Tuesday). To be confirmed!
Western Springs Garden Community Hall, 956 Great North Rd.
Visitors and new members are welcome.

Enquiries to u3amtalbert@gmail.com

955 days ago

Lightboxes for sale cheap

Joel from Grey Lynn

make an art piece you've been dreaming of...with these wonderful oversized lightboxes...ONO, but they can't go in the tip!
whatever you can pay is more than enough...($50 has been suggested)
another thing: have a van to deliver, because they are HEAVY and large, but not the capacity to … View more
make an art piece you've been dreaming of...with these wonderful oversized lightboxes...ONO, but they can't go in the tip!
whatever you can pay is more than enough...($50 has been suggested)
another thing: have a van to deliver, because they are HEAVY and large, but not the capacity to carry, so you'll need some sturdy friends to help with the unloading...

largest one: 114 x 115 cm
middle one: 117 x 102 cm
long one: 128 x 37 cm

Negotiable

955 days ago

WSET & New Zealand Wine Week

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

For a long time, New Zealand wine exports have been dominated by Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir with small quantities of Chardonnay and Bordeaux blends plus more.

During New Zealand Wine Week (7-11 February 2022), WSET gathered together a panel of three expert educators to discuss emerging wine … View more
For a long time, New Zealand wine exports have been dominated by Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir with small quantities of Chardonnay and Bordeaux blends plus more.

During New Zealand Wine Week (7-11 February 2022), WSET gathered together a panel of three expert educators to discuss emerging wine trends and grape varieties along with the theme of sustainable winegrowing certification (SWNZ) and organics in the New Zealand wine industry.

Here is a part of Celia’s presentation on the grape varieties, regions and the importance of NZ Winegrower’s policy of sustainable wine growing, first introduced in 1995 and the increasing numbers of organic certified wineries.

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955 days ago

Terra Health Reflux Inhibitor and Terra health Acid relief

Jan from Westmere

I have six containers of the heartburn and acid relief product for sale.- 60 capsules in each container. retail
I have 1 container of the Reflux inhibitor - 60 capsules
Reasons for sale. this stuff worked - when combined with diet. Only selling because I had inadvertently repeat ordered. Use … View more
I have six containers of the heartburn and acid relief product for sale.- 60 capsules in each container. retail
I have 1 container of the Reflux inhibitor - 60 capsules
Reasons for sale. this stuff worked - when combined with diet. Only selling because I had inadvertently repeat ordered. Use by date and of 2022

Price: $10

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