Westmere, Auckland

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.

1772 days ago

Auckland Transport's solution for illegally parked car transporters on Great North Rd

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours. Auckland Transport has revealed some of its plans to "maximise the use of available space" on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn in attempt to stop car transporters loading and offloading vehicles on the roadside and flush median.
There are at least 15 car yards on Great North Rd,… View more
Hi neighbours. Auckland Transport has revealed some of its plans to "maximise the use of available space" on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn in attempt to stop car transporters loading and offloading vehicles on the roadside and flush median.
There are at least 15 car yards on Great North Rd, most of which don't have loading facilities on their properties.
Pedestrians have reported ramps being lowered on the road, cars being reversing into oncoming traffic, cyclists struggling to navigate around them and a transporter parked completely over the top of a pedestrian island.
The plans included incorporating loading zones for vehicles including car transporters, removing the flush median and installing speed tables (like elongated speed bumps) to manage speed.
Do you think this is an effective fix? Let us know in the comments.

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1771 days ago

Food trucks every Saturday on the forecourt at 340 Pt Chev Rd - the old gas station.

Simon from Point Chevalier

Baduzzi meatballs sold out last time - Miso-Ra Japanese today - please come down and support them!
Lovely people - gorgeous food.

1771 days ago

Animal Evac NZ deployed to Australia

Animal Evac NZ

With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, … View more
With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, international humanitarian aid, veterinary medicine, disaster victim identification, paramedicine, incident management, animal control, wildland firefighting and technical animal rescue.

Animal Evac is asking for donations to support their work on the ground in Australia and in responding to future emergencies. They are extremely grateful to the organisations and individuals who have already supported this deployment and helped make it possible.

To learn more about Animal Evac’s work and to stay up to date with their Australian deployment, follow them on Facebook or visit our Website
Donate now

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1771 days ago

White king single bunk beds (wood frame only)

Rachel from Herne Bay

10 year old bunk beds that can also be used as king single beds - good condition, paintwork just needs touching up. Our girls have grown up and want bigger beds! We are moving house, so need to be picked up from Herne Bay by 17th Jan. Message me on 021 270 4052 if you would could use them. … View more10 year old bunk beds that can also be used as king single beds - good condition, paintwork just needs touching up. Our girls have grown up and want bigger beds! We are moving house, so need to be picked up from Herne Bay by 17th Jan. Message me on 021 270 4052 if you would could use them. Thanks.

Free

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1773 days ago

Aucklanders weigh in on proposed electorate changes

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland, your feedback is in regarding the Representation Commission's proposed electorate changes to help deal with overpopulation prior to this year's election.

Changes to the Manukau East electorate received the majority of the objections, with 64. Objectors were concerned the new … View more
Auckland, your feedback is in regarding the Representation Commission's proposed electorate changes to help deal with overpopulation prior to this year's election.

Changes to the Manukau East electorate received the majority of the objections, with 64. Objectors were concerned the new boundary would separate Panmure from Mt Wellington.

Fifty-eight people said the name Helensville would not represent the communities within the electorate, instead suggesting Atuanui, Mahurangi and Kaipara, or keeping the name Rodney.

Hibiscus Coast was put forward as an alternative name by many of the 21 Whangaparāoa objectors.

Boundary changes to Papakura were mostly supported by 22 people, while 22 objectors to the new Flat Bush electorate suggested adding areas from Botany and Manurewa and calling it Takanini, Flat Bush-Takanini, Manukau South, Manurewa East, Totara or Totara Park.

What do you think about the changes proposed for your electorate?

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1772 days ago

Recipe: Potato Salad with Classic Mayo

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This will become a family favourite and a great dish to have in your repertoire.

Potato salad
2 cloves Garlic, crushed

800 g Small potatoes, washed

½ cup Mayonnaise, see recipe below
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This will become a family favourite and a great dish to have in your repertoire.

Potato salad
2 cloves Garlic, crushed

800 g Small potatoes, washed

½ cup Mayonnaise, see recipe below

2 Tbsp Parsley, chopped

2 Tbsp Mint leaves

1 Tbsp Capers, chopped

1 Gherkin, diced


Classic mayonnaise
1 pinch Salt

1 Egg, 1-2 yolks, room temperature

2 tsp Vinegar, or lemon juice

150 ml Canola oil


Check out the full recipe on the link below.

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1772 days ago

Have you ever wanted to travel to Italy?

World Travellers

Come along with us on an exceptional journey through Malta, Sicily and Sardina. Perfectly positioned in the Mediterranean Sea with one of the best climates in Europe these three destinations have so much to offer.

Rich in history, beautiful towns and villages, ancient Greek architectural gems … View more
Come along with us on an exceptional journey through Malta, Sicily and Sardina. Perfectly positioned in the Mediterranean Sea with one of the best climates in Europe these three destinations have so much to offer.

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1773 days ago

Cat Feeding and Babysitting

Emily from Point Chevalier

Just letting everyone know that I will be available for cat and animal feeding throughout the year (aside from April). I charge $20 a day, please contact me on 0211243377

Also I will be available for evening babysitting as well - I charge $20 an hour. I am a qualified early childhood teacher, have… View more
Just letting everyone know that I will be available for cat and animal feeding throughout the year (aside from April). I charge $20 a day, please contact me on 0211243377

Also I will be available for evening babysitting as well - I charge $20 an hour. I am a qualified early childhood teacher, have a first aid certificate and full licence. Feel free to contact me on 0211243377. Thanks!

1773 days ago

Happy New Year!

Anne from

We've been back on board since January 3rd and would love to see you to get you started on a New Year plan for your skin. At More Than Skin we're all about a healthy, happy you. We don't perform any invasive therapies and our products are plant and aromatherapy based. If you're … View moreWe've been back on board since January 3rd and would love to see you to get you started on a New Year plan for your skin. At More Than Skin we're all about a healthy, happy you. We don't perform any invasive therapies and our products are plant and aromatherapy based. If you're looking for a glowing skin that's all yours give us a call. Be well, be happy, be you xx

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