Westmere, Auckland

Have a browse...

Have a browse...

Check out what your neighbours are selling (or giving away!) here.

1166 days ago

Donate/Volunteer for Migrant Action Trust

Amie Maga from Migrant Action Trust

International Day of Charity - Today 5 September is about honouring the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace."

Looking for a registered… View more
International Day of Charity - Today 5 September is about honouring the life of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace."

Looking for a registered charity to support? Your donation of $5, $50 or more to Migrant Action Trust will enable us to support more migrants and refugee whānau after lockdown.



Over the last few weeks, we've been reaching out to our Afghani whānau who are extremely distressed about the safety and survival of their loved ones in Afghanistan. Through the Action Station petition and letters to Government, Migrant Action Trust joined the urgent plea for New Zealand to take in substantially more refugees from Afghanistan.



As a registered charity supporting refugees from arrival to integration, Migrant Action Trust runs free English and computer tutorials, pre-employment support and community driver mentoring programmes.



Check out to pledge regularly or volunteer for Migrant Action Trust www.migrantactiontrust.org...



In the last three years, we have been delivering trauma-sensitive driver training for Afghani and other refugees to support their settlement process. Help refugees gain independence through Puketapapa Community Driving School givealittle.co.nz...

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1167 days ago

Father's Day - Help a small business AND get Dad something nice

David Downs from SOS Business

If you’ve forgotten about Father’s Day - get him a voucher from www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a small business in need too!
And Aucklanders and Northlanders!
As a way of saying thanks for buying $50 or more of vouchers to your favourite locals, our friends at Goodman Fielder will gift you a … View more
If you’ve forgotten about Father’s Day - get him a voucher from www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a small business in need too!
And Aucklanders and Northlanders!
As a way of saying thanks for buying $50 or more of vouchers to your favourite locals, our friends at Goodman Fielder will gift you a $10 Universal Voucher!

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1168 days ago

Keeping Neighbourly the Subject

Andrea from Morningside

Hi members, please keep your discussions on this Neighbourly page, community inclusive and informative in keeping with the guidelines.
There is a Covid-19 Reachout option on Neighbourly for members who want to post on the subject.
Let's move forward and keep this page focused on keeping … View more
Hi members, please keep your discussions on this Neighbourly page, community inclusive and informative in keeping with the guidelines.
There is a Covid-19 Reachout option on Neighbourly for members who want to post on the subject.
Let's move forward and keep this page focused on keeping Neighbourly.

1167 days ago

Lockdown learning and Coq au vin recipe

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Almost 2 weeks into the Lockdown and here is what we have achieved.
With some rapid planning, we managed to transform our programme to online cooking demonstrations with the students preparing their own dishes at their homes.
Here are some of the dishes they have been preparing - Macarons with … View more
Almost 2 weeks into the Lockdown and here is what we have achieved.
With some rapid planning, we managed to transform our programme to online cooking demonstrations with the students preparing their own dishes at their homes.
Here are some of the dishes they have been preparing - Macarons with raspberry and chocolate, poached pear with creme anglaise , meringue, tuilles Amandine and Coq au Vin with mash potatoes.
Find the recipe of Coq au vin on our blog today

1167 days ago

Is a small business near you delivering?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting … View more
Our friends at Stuff are collating an incredible directory of small businesses delivering during lockdown in every region across New Zealand. Check out the best in baked goods, meal companies, drinks of every sort, groceries and sweet treats delivering right to your neighbourhood.

Supporting local is easy with Support Local, Aotearoa. Have a browse or show your support by submitting a shoutout to a business near you now. They'll thank you for it.

Thanks for supporting local.
Browse the directory

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1169 days ago

Sunset

Tania from Point Chevalier

Sunset

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1174 days ago

please wear your masks

Jennette from Westmere

i've just had to to to my local dairy , and wore my mask at this very scary time in auckland especially ! and had 3 ignorance joggers running at me , not even moving out of my way at all , and not wearing masks ! grr wtf ! don't they know that runners are spreading their breath's … View morei've just had to to to my local dairy , and wore my mask at this very scary time in auckland especially ! and had 3 ignorance joggers running at me , not even moving out of my way at all , and not wearing masks ! grr wtf ! don't they know that runners are spreading their breath's even further than someone walking !!! please try being considerate ffs !

1172 days ago

Last chance to nominate!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

This is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an … View more
This is not a drill, Auckland 📣 there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether they’re an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an essential worker making a difference - it’s up to you to get their name in the ring! Nominations close midnight 31 August.

What are you waiting for? Head over the nzawards.org.nz/nominate now!

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1175 days ago

Recipe: Chocolate Cake

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This is a simple home-made lockdown, comfort recipe.
Rich in chocolate, moist, fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness prepared by our Cookery, Advanced student Sam at home during the August Lockdown 2021.

1168 days ago

Looking for good lockdown reads?

Tanya from The Women's Bookshop

We have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.

1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator… View more
We have you covered! This is The Women’s Bookshop TOP 10 Books to Read at Level 3. Order now and we'll deliver as soon as we hit Level 3.

1) Still Life From Tuscany to London’s East End. A bear-hug of a book
2) Great Circle - Booker longlist. An unforgettable daredevil female aviator
3) Activism, Feminism, Politics and Parliament: Biography of the preeminent Margaret Wilson
4) Loop Tracks: Remarkable & sensitive - a major new NZ novel
5) Moth: Heartbreaking & heart-warming, set in Partition India
6) Before You Knew My Name: An extraordinary, unputdownable debut novel
7) Greta & Valdin: Captivating, charming & funny
8) Charlie Tangaroa & the Creature from the Sea 8-12yo Action-packed with environmental themes
9) The Piano Girls: Beautifully crafted stories to be savoured
10) One Pot, Pan. Planet: Anna Jones, ‘Queen of greens’ inspires with delicious recipes

Order them now to be collected or couriered at Level 3. Thanks for supporting local and independent bookstores.

The Women’s Bookshop
Shop books now

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1169 days ago

Working parents - how will you cope if lockdown lasts till the school holidays?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours,
The government has poured cold water on the idea of the school holidays being moved, but we want to know what that means for parents. Many people have used up annual leave and sick days looking after the kids - how do you feel about the prospect of kids not going back to school… View more
Kia ora neighbours,
The government has poured cold water on the idea of the school holidays being moved, but we want to know what that means for parents. Many people have used up annual leave and sick days looking after the kids - how do you feel about the prospect of kids not going back to school until term 4, if restrictions last until October?
If you'd be up for sharing your thoughts, please contact josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
Thanks, and stay safe!

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1169 days ago

Hello

TeHuia

This is a survey for people who live in Auckland – and who travel to the Waikato at least once per year.

We are seeking your feedback about a possible Auckland to Waikato train service on Te Huia – for Aucklanders. We need feedback from both people who have and also those who have not used… View more
This is a survey for people who live in Auckland – and who travel to the Waikato at least once per year.

We are seeking your feedback about a possible Auckland to Waikato train service on Te Huia – for Aucklanders. We need feedback from both people who have and also those who have not used Te Huia already.

By completing the survey you are not only providing important feedback but you will also be entered into the draw for one of two $100 Visa Prezzy vouchers – the winners will be notified on September 6th.

The survey is being run by Mobius Research, an independent company, on behalf of the Waikato Regional Council. All responses to the survey will be anonymous.

The survey will take approximately 8 minutes to complete. When answering the survey, please respond based on your normal travel behaviour between Auckland and the Waikato outside the context of COVID-19 travel restrictions under alert levels 3 and 4.

Please click on the link below to start the survey.
https://survey.mobiusresearch.co.nz/Community/se.ashx?s=705E3F104D6E4AD9

Do not hesitate to contact Stuart at Mobius if you have any questions or technical issues. stuart@mobiusresearch.co.nz

On behalf of the Te Huia team and the Waikato Regional Council, thank you in advance for your feedback - it is much appreciated.

Kind regards
Stuart Jeffcoat - Director
Mobius Research and Strategy Ltd.
Take survey

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1170 days ago

Upskill during Lockdown

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Planning to start your own food business?
Our Food Safety course is available for Online interactive delivery during the 2021 Lockdown followed by an online assessment.
The training is designed for food handlers, food managers and food business owners in hospitality business.
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Thursday, 9 … View more
Planning to start your own food business?
Our Food Safety course is available for Online interactive delivery during the 2021 Lockdown followed by an online assessment.
The training is designed for food handlers, food managers and food business owners in hospitality business.
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Thursday, 9 September from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.

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1170 days ago

FREE + ONLINE - budgeting course

Jacquie from Mount Albert

The next FREE Edge Kingsland CAP Money ONLINE budgeting course is starting on 6th September, run over 3 weeks, on Monday nights from 7:30-8:30pm. If you would to gain more understanding and knowledge around managing your finances this is a great way to do it. To register, please click here … View moreThe next FREE Edge Kingsland CAP Money ONLINE budgeting course is starting on 6th September, run over 3 weeks, on Monday nights from 7:30-8:30pm. If you would to gain more understanding and knowledge around managing your finances this is a great way to do it. To register, please click here capmoney.org... or for more info email Jacquie at conservationcat@icloud.com

1170 days ago

Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th 😌

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For … View more
Did you know 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they don’t have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of September, we want to come together to share ways to boost mental health and well-being. For example, you could host an online catch up or quiz, call a neighbour who lives alone, challenge your family and friends to try a new hobby or move your body more to improve your own well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for free support from a trained counsellor.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re looking out for your well-being and helping others with theirs this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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