Westmere, Auckland

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1381 days ago

Free composting workshops

The Team from Auckland Council

Food scraps and garden waste make up about half of the household rubbish going to landfill, where it pollutes and gives off greenhouse gas. Composting returns valuable nutrients to the soil, giving you a healthy, thriving garden.

Compost Collective runs workshops across Auckland so you can find… View more
Food scraps and garden waste make up about half of the household rubbish going to landfill, where it pollutes and gives off greenhouse gas. Composting returns valuable nutrients to the soil, giving you a healthy, thriving garden.

Compost Collective runs workshops across Auckland so you can find the right composting system for you; whether you’re in an apartment or have a few acres of land.

Composting is easy, find everything you need to get started at compostcollective.org.nz including discounts!
Learn more

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1382 days ago

💖 Love Where You Live - February 1st to 28th 💖

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View more
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, collaborating on a mural, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more beautiful and enjoyable for everyone.

Share your tips, projects, photos and experiences with us by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us at:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1382 days ago

Rainbow Confectionery - Now at Otahuhu

Rainbow Confectionery

Our new factory outlet shop is now open at 25 Great South Road, Otahuhu.

Come visit and taste few of our most iconic products including the Original Kiwi Made Pineapple Chunks, Choc Coated Baby Fish, Marshmallows, Mints, Fizzies and a vast range of Gummi Confectionery.

Open to public from 9am… View more
Our new factory outlet shop is now open at 25 Great South Road, Otahuhu.

Come visit and taste few of our most iconic products including the Original Kiwi Made Pineapple Chunks, Choc Coated Baby Fish, Marshmallows, Mints, Fizzies and a vast range of Gummi Confectionery.

Open to public from 9am to 5pm (Monday to Friday)

Contact us on 0508 4724 626 or visit our Facebook page.
Find out more

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1387 days ago

Ponsonby road demolition

Raewyn from Ponsonby

Late 1800s house being demolished as I write this . What? I thought there was an historical overlay on this area.. council ???

1384 days ago

Wi-Fi Solutions Auckland

Thomas from

Do you have slow WiFi? Dead Zones? Buffering? Then call The WiFi Experts today!

We offer free site visits and quotes Auckland wide.

0800-943-439
09-930-9233
hello@thewifiexperts.co.nz
www.thewifiexperts.co.nz...

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1386 days ago

Don’t miss your collection day

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Anniversary is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections… View more
Auckland Anniversary is just around the corner. Please remember all council kerbside collections will be collected one day later than normal.

Remember all rubbish, recycling bins and bags and food scraps bins (if applicable) are to be placed out before 7am on your collection day.

All collections will return to normal on 15 February 2021.

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1384 days ago

GREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 31st Jan

Don from Westmere

GREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 31st Jan
Back to Francis St..
8.30am -11.30am - set up after 6.30am.

OK Social distant maintained where possible thxs.. sanitizer on site .
Buy /Sell /exchange .. All re-cycled goods -generally no food produce /farmers market option around crn.

Note:: Gazebos … View more
GREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 31st Jan
Back to Francis St..
8.30am -11.30am - set up after 6.30am.

OK Social distant maintained where possible thxs.. sanitizer on site .
Buy /Sell /exchange .. All re-cycled goods -generally no food produce /farmers market option around crn.

Note:: Gazebos should be no more than 2.5 metres wide (3 metres too big).
Bring a shower cover over winter mths.

SELLER Pack up time is 11.30 am this mth.

SELLERS SET Up Between 6.30am-8am

Re Booking, once carpark is full with paid on line bookers,
then 1st serve basis for balance after 8am.

Boot Sales on the last Sunday of Month except Dec

During our busy season, stock is offloaded, cars park in street so u can get full use of space. However if its a winters day, cars maybe left TBA on day as vendors arrive. Occasionally will allow some open deck vehicles on back wall or vans that use interior room to sell from.Tba.

Please no cars leaving carpark before 11.00am due to people walking around.

RSC Club Toilets open approx11.00am/ meanwhile Council Facility available nearby in francis street.

Coffee nearby shops/farmers market .

Normal Bookings via Grey Lynn 2030 site or find via RSC Site: or take a punt in morning show up in winter mths only.
Bookings Suzanne Kendrick
027 360 4564

Negotiable

1385 days ago

Poll: Do you wash chicken before cooking?

New Zealand Food Safety

Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any … View more
Washing chicken doesn’t remove bacteria, it just spreads it around. The best way to protect your whānau from getting sick is to wash your hands and kitchen tools after touching raw chicken, and make sure you cook chicken all the way through. Juices
should run clear and there shouldn’t be any pink meat in the centre.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety.
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Do you wash chicken before cooking?
  • 36% Yes I thought washing cleans it
    36% Complete
  • 64% No Chicken shouldn’t be washed
    64% Complete
125 votes
1387 days ago

Book list makes summer reading a breeze

The Team from Auckland Council

Summer’s not summer without sand between the pages of a good book, or sunscreen blurring the screen on your phone or ebook reader.

Auckland’s 55 libraries have curated their Top 100 list of titles into ten tempting categories, especially for summer 2021.

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1385 days ago

Summer Rugby Family Festival

Blues

Join the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying… View more
Join the Blues whanau and their southern rivals, the Crusaders, for a (re)re-match at NZ’s first dedicated summer rugby festival.

Experience kids zones, live local music, food trucks, garden bar, marketplace and much more, whilst all supporting our local community. Kids are free with a paying GA adult ticket $20.
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to children’s charities; I Have a Dream Charitable Trust and KidsCan. Secure your tickets today – available now from ticketmaster.co.nz.
Book Now

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1388 days ago

If cutting emissions is the big goal - why put up PT fares ?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland is this year getting serious about reducing carbon emissions. Transport is the city's biggest single emitter. So how does it make sense to hike public transport fares? Read the story below:

1386 days ago

Mindfulness through Meditation

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

Mindfulness through Meditation will give you the tools to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with your true nature in order to become more present in your life. The course will encourage you to increase your compassion for yourself and your world. Learn to befriend yourself through the practice… View moreMindfulness through Meditation will give you the tools to slow down, breathe deeply, and connect with your true nature in order to become more present in your life. The course will encourage you to increase your compassion for yourself and your world. Learn to befriend yourself through the practice of meditation, mindfulness and breathing. Calm your anxiety and create a space for yourself to be free and at peace. Forgive yourself and give yourself time to deal with difficult emotions. The course is designed to show women that we are enough just the way we are and to provide tools to stop and breathe, to give thanks and to find increased grounding. Learn how to connect with nature and use the healing energies of the natural world to bring balance and comfort to our lives.

To enrol email info@womenz.org.nz or call 09 376 3227 xtn 0

Cost: $85-$145 sliding scale, includes a workbook

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1386 days ago

Seafood Paella & Gourmet fish pie

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Fish week continues for our Cookery, Level 3 students as they prepare Paella a classic Spanish dish infused with saffron, mussels, monkfish & squid. A Gourmet fish pie with gurnard, hapuka and salmon in a rich and creamy velouté.

1386 days ago

Memoir Writing

The team from Auckland Women's Centre

For some adults memoir writing can be a therapeutic experience that helps them to heal themselves psychologically. For some women it can be an empowering experience as it gives them the opportunity to tell their story. For others, it can be an enjoyable and reflective process, and an outlet for … View moreFor some adults memoir writing can be a therapeutic experience that helps them to heal themselves psychologically. For some women it can be an empowering experience as it gives them the opportunity to tell their story. For others, it can be an enjoyable and reflective process, and an outlet for creativity. The course will provide intellectual stimulation and an opportunity to improve their writing and literacy skills. The aim is to empower women to find their voice, their own unique writing style and to encourage them to begin writing their memoir. Those writing their family histories will also find this course relevant.

Maria is the author of several biographies and family and business histories. She is passionate about preserving history for future generations, and has a special interest in Māori and Pacific Island History. Bring a notebook and your favourite pen.

To enrol email info@womenz.org.nz or call 09 376 3227 xtn 0

Cost: $60-$120 sliding scale

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1386 days ago

Two Auckland Covid-19 cases confirmed, locations of interest released

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
January 28
1:12pm

Director-General of Health, Ashley Bloomfield reiterated that there is no evidence of community transmission so far.
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Two members of the same family who had previously tested negative for Covid-19 are now… View more
UPDATE
January 28
1:12pm

Director-General of Health, Ashley Bloomfield reiterated that there is no evidence of community transmission so far.
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Two members of the same family who had previously tested negative for Covid-19 are now in managed isolation after testing positive on Wednesday night.

Anyone who was present at the locations below are asked to isolate and get a test as soon as possible.

Locations of interest:

- BBQ King, 4A/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany. 17 January, 11 am - 2 pm.

- Pak n Save Silverdale, 20 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale. 17 January, 2 pm - 2.30 pm.

- BBQ King, 4A/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany. 17 January, 5 pm - 9 pm.

- Pak'nSave Silverdale, 20 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale. 18 January, 12 noon - 12.30 pm.

- BBQ King, 4A/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany. 18 January, 12.30 pm - 3 pm.

- Caltex Orewa, 70 Grand Drive, Orewa. 18 January, 1 pm - 1.30 pm.

- BBQ King, 4A/270 Oteha Valley Road, Albany. 18 January, 5 pm - 9 pm.

- Hickeys Pharmacy, 16 Moana Avenue, Orewa. 23 January, 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm.

- Farmers at Westfield Albany, Don McKinnon Drive, Albany. 24 January, 12 noon - 1 pm.

- Tai Ping Supermarket Albany, 92 Rosedale Road, Rosedale. 24 January, 12 noon - 1 pm.

- New World Orewa, 11 Moana Avenue, Orewa. 25 January, 1 pm - 2 pm. (Please stay home and get tested on 30 January, call Healthline).

- Tai Ping Supermarket Northcote, 2 Kilham Avenue, Northcote. 26 January, 12.30 pm - 1 pm. (Please stay home and get tested on 31 January, call Healthline).

For more information please see the Ministry of Health's Covid-19 Health advice page.

Neighbourly will be updating this message as further information comes to hand.

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