Westmere, Auckland

1400 days ago

South atrium to reopen after Auckland War Memorial Museum makeover

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland War Memorial Museum reopens its south atrium entrance on December 3 after 18 months of renovations.

Visitors will see new spaces, experiences, art works and eateries along with the exhibition Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO Creations.

Work to transform the museum was launched in 2013 and 35%… View more
Auckland War Memorial Museum reopens its south atrium entrance on December 3 after 18 months of renovations.

Visitors will see new spaces, experiences, art works and eateries along with the exhibition Brickman Awesome: Epic LEGO Creations.

Work to transform the museum was launched in 2013 and 35% of the floor will have been changed by 2021,when the facelift comes to fruition.

Auckland Museum has worked with iwi and pacific communities in Auckland to create the new South Atrium as a space for pōwhiri, whakatau and other cultural celebrations, events and research.

It will be a place for visitors to exchange experiences, share knowledge and information.

A 7.5m tall replica of Nasa's Space Launch System (SLS), made from 450,000 Lego bricks, will go on display in the new lego exhibition.

The rocket, which certified professional Lego builder Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught spent 500 hours constructing, is one of more than 35 giant Lego models set to be showcased at the exhibition Brickman Awesome: Epic Lego Creations.

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1401 days ago

Get the inside scoop on Stuff's great travel finds

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Here at Stuff Travel, our team of journalists have been furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s best hidden gems. We've come across so many activities and places we never knew existed.

Typically, as soon as we report a great place on Stuff, the floodgates open. But … View more
Hey neighbours,

Here at Stuff Travel, our team of journalists have been furiously ferreting out Aotearoa’s best hidden gems. We've come across so many activities and places we never knew existed.

Typically, as soon as we report a great place on Stuff, the floodgates open. But subscribe to our newsletter here for a free ticket to ride with our travel team each week as we explore the best of New Zealand.

We’ll tell you about our great finds, before we tell anyone else. And we’ll throw in some great deals, giveaways and advice each week too.

Bon voyage!

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1401 days ago

Garage Sale - Mount Albert Methodist Church

Clare from Sandringham

Saturday 28 November from 7am. Cooked breakfast, coffee van, bric-a-brac, clothes, toys, sheet music, baking and face painting. Come along and help us raise funds for our church buildings.

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1401 days ago

$69 Comprehensive Exam and X-Rays

ConfiDental Hillsborough

Hi neighbours. I'm Dr Siri and I'm a highly experienced dentist with a new approach to dentistry. We perform minimally invasive dentistry with advanced technologies like Cerec, Diagnodent, laser, and air abrasion. For our squeamish neighbours, we offer sedation for pain-free dentistry.

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Hi neighbours. I'm Dr Siri and I'm a highly experienced dentist with a new approach to dentistry. We perform minimally invasive dentistry with advanced technologies like Cerec, Diagnodent, laser, and air abrasion. For our squeamish neighbours, we offer sedation for pain-free dentistry.

We have a special new patient offer that includes a dental exam and x-ray for just $69, as well as flexible payment plans.

Come in for a free orthodontic/Invisalign consultation. We offer $1000 off Invisalign and free home whitening kit.

Check us out (you can book online!) or give us a call on (09) 625 1411 for further details. Spare 30 minutes of your time for an appointment and see for yourself why so many Aucklanders love us!

Find us at 150 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough.

* Does not apply to check-ups and cleans.
Book online

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1401 days ago

Our Strategy Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034

Office for Seniors

Last November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more … View moreLast November, we launched our new strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. This strategy will help ensure we create opportunities for all of us to participate, contribute and be valued as we age. Many of the key areas for action in the strategy have become even more relevant in the wake of COVID-19.

Click here to read our strategy and find out more about what we want to achieve and what needs to happen bit.ly...

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1401 days ago

Help Reducing Plastic In Your Home

Julia from Herne Bay

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in me coming to their home or work and helping you learn how to reduce plastic?
Focusing on single use plastic and how to reduce plastic over Christmas.

1401 days ago

Dragon Boating for Breast cancer survivors

Linda from Ponsonby

Breast cancer survivors
Hi
We are needing to grow our team.
If you or someone you know has had breast cancer needing a fun way to Exercise and meet up with a fun group of people who have gone through the same as you please come and join us for our Three week introductory course.
this is an … View more
Breast cancer survivors
Hi
We are needing to grow our team.
If you or someone you know has had breast cancer needing a fun way to Exercise and meet up with a fun group of people who have gone through the same as you please come and join us for our Three week introductory course.
this is an invitation to female and males who have had or recovering from BC.
Come give it a go at Z pier Westhaven
Massage Linda 0274727177
info@pinkdragons.org.nz

1402 days ago

Save this summer with Scenic

Scenic Hotel Group

Take the scenic route this summer and enjoy exploring New Zealand at its best. With a myriad of accommodation all around our beautiful country, there is always a place you can #StayKiwi with us.

Stay one night, save 10%, stay two, save 19%, stay three or longer and you'll unlock up to 23% … View more
Take the scenic route this summer and enjoy exploring New Zealand at its best. With a myriad of accommodation all around our beautiful country, there is always a place you can #StayKiwi with us.

Stay one night, save 10%, stay two, save 19%, stay three or longer and you'll unlock up to 23% off when you book direct.
Check availability

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1402 days ago

Neighbourly has its own Santa for our NZ suburbs...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

He’s small, he’s blue and he has a sack of 28 amazing presents that need to be given away in the lead up to Christmas.

Simply find the secret Santa code hidden within a post on your Neighbourly newsfeed and use this to enter the daily draw on our Santa in the Suburbs competition page.

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He’s small, he’s blue and he has a sack of 28 amazing presents that need to be given away in the lead up to Christmas.

Simply find the secret Santa code hidden within a post on your Neighbourly newsfeed and use this to enter the daily draw on our Santa in the Suburbs competition page.

Don't miss out on today's daily prize!
Find Out More

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1407 days ago

Covid-19: Scanning scarce at some Auckland supermarkets

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Fewer than 10 per cent of shoppers are scanning in at some Auckland supermarkets after another community outbreak of Covid-19 hit the region.

The Ministry of Health had revealed fewer than one in six people who have downloaded the Covid Tracer App are using it daily.

Stuff reporters were … View more
Fewer than 10 per cent of shoppers are scanning in at some Auckland supermarkets after another community outbreak of Covid-19 hit the region.

The Ministry of Health had revealed fewer than one in six people who have downloaded the Covid Tracer App are using it daily.

Stuff reporters were outside three different supermarkets in three parts of Auckland on Monday- Ponsonby Countdown, Pak n' Save Lincoln Rd, Henderson and Manukau Pak n' Save.

All up, Stuff reporters saw 81 people sign in at the three supermarkets, out of a total of 432 shoppers.

Do you use the Covid Tracer App?

Why or why not?

For those who don't sign in, is this decision prompted by privacy concerns, or something else?

Would be interested to hear your thoughts.

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comment used by Stuff.

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1402 days ago

Feeling and behaving more assertively by Power Posing

Silene from Mt Albert - Strong (HIIT & fighting skills) & Zumba

After class 😎we took a group picture! Working on our power pose as a team.

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1402 days ago

Free garden river stones

Siobhan from Point Chevalier

Hey there, we have a front garden full of river stones free to anyone who wants to pick them up. Had them there for years but remodelling the garden. All yours if you can pick them up from Pt Chevalier, the sooner the better! send a message if you’re keen. Thanks

Free

1402 days ago

mahjong

Lavinia from Grey Lynn

I want to buy a mahjong set in original condition, in a case or box and with stands. Phone 0223147413

1404 days ago

Remember the old Farmers Santa?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

This is the first Christmas the giant Santa Claus will not be greeting Auckland children making a trip into town.

The beckoning and winking old gent has been a familiar face in the central city since 1960 when he first graced the side of the Farmers department store on Hobson St.

The cost of … View more
This is the first Christmas the giant Santa Claus will not be greeting Auckland children making a trip into town.

The beckoning and winking old gent has been a familiar face in the central city since 1960 when he first graced the side of the Farmers department store on Hobson St.

The cost of storing Santa during the year and the upkeep of the ageing structure led to last year being his last appearance.

Many Aucklanders have fond memories of seeing the popular Father Christmas.

What are some of your recollections?

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1403 days ago

Free Composting Workshops

The Team from Auckland Council

Traditional Bins | Bokashi | Worm Farms
New to composting? Learn how simple it is to start composting at home, and access a $40 discount on a system that suits your needs. Through composting, you can reduce organic waste sent to landfill and provide food for your soil!

Compost Collective … View more
Traditional Bins | Bokashi | Worm Farms
New to composting? Learn how simple it is to start composting at home, and access a $40 discount on a system that suits your needs. Through composting, you can reduce organic waste sent to landfill and provide food for your soil!

Compost Collective workshops are held Auckland-wide. To find and book one near you visit compostcollective.org.nz/workshops There's lots to dig about composting.
Dig out more

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