Waiwera, Orewa

1918 days ago

Warning: This story contains eggs-essive egg puns

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi neighbours, Val Davies from Wainui was shocked to crack open an egg with three yolks inside. She was even more shocked when she learned her chicken had laid a one in 25 million type of egg. An egg-spert said double-yolkers are rare, and triple-yolkers very, very rare. Davies said the egg was … View moreHi neighbours, Val Davies from Wainui was shocked to crack open an egg with three yolks inside. She was even more shocked when she learned her chicken had laid a one in 25 million type of egg. An egg-spert said double-yolkers are rare, and triple-yolkers very, very rare. Davies said the egg was "delicious".
Have you had a double or triple yolked egg before? Let us know in the comments.
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1922 days ago

Do you still use the phone book?

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi neighbours. Data released by Yellow shows although Auckland has the highest opt-out rate since 2014, it still has the greatest volume of print search out of the entire country. Do you still use the phone book? What do you use it for? Did you realise you could opt-out of receiving the book in … View moreHi neighbours. Data released by Yellow shows although Auckland has the highest opt-out rate since 2014, it still has the greatest volume of print search out of the entire country. Do you still use the phone book? What do you use it for? Did you realise you could opt-out of receiving the book in your letterbox? Put NFP in your post if it is not for publication.

1918 days ago

New childcare centre in Campbells Bay

Campbells Bay Early Learning Centre

It's been a journey of four years and a labour of love to restore and rebirth All Hallows Church in Campbells Bay. It's reincarnation as Campbells Bay Early Learning Centre is certainly striking and modern. It has been architecturally designed around the 1950s-built church, a heritage … View moreIt's been a journey of four years and a labour of love to restore and rebirth All Hallows Church in Campbells Bay. It's reincarnation as Campbells Bay Early Learning Centre is certainly striking and modern. It has been architecturally designed around the 1950s-built church, a heritage building, thus respecting its history and place in the community in a beautiful beachside location.

The philosophy of the centre draws on the practice of Emmi Pikler; respect and trust that the child can be the initiator and explorer of their own learning and Reggio Emilia; where children learn through their interests, social collaboration and investigation.

Daily meals are carefully planned with an onsite chef who caters to allergies and intolerances, and there is always a vegetarian alternative to their main meal.

Limited spaces available visit us at 220 Campbells Bay, or phone Alex and Hayley on 09 479 9090.

We'd love to show you around our exciting new learning centre!
Learn more

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1919 days ago

Mindfulness Meditation 4 - Week Course

Liz from Silverdale

ABOUT MINDFULNESS
Whether you are dealing with chronic stress, illness, issues stemming from imbalance in your life - or simply wanting to incorporate a great wellness practice in your day - one of the things that can really help is to include the "reset" offered by mindfulness … View more
ABOUT MINDFULNESS
Whether you are dealing with chronic stress, illness, issues stemming from imbalance in your life - or simply wanting to incorporate a great wellness practice in your day - one of the things that can really help is to include the "reset" offered by mindfulness meditation.

Mindfulness is a very potent way to support yourself and to give both body and mind a break from living in the "Red zone" of stress and overwhelm.

It's an antidote of sorts to anxiety, difficulty concentrating, poor health or performance and more.

There are now over 4000 published research articles attesting to the therapeutic benefits of meditation for a wide range of physical and psychological conditions and it's compatibility and synergy with most forms of medical treatment.

THE COURSE
This 4 week course offers a thorough introductory grounding in the WHAT, WHY and HOW of Mindfulness-based Stillness Meditation (MBSM), a type of mindfulness developed at the Gawler Cancer Foundation in Australia and recognised internationally by leaders in the field. (Part 2 goes further into emotions, awareness and finding stillness).

Each 2 hour class involves a mix of learning, discussion and practice. Each week builds on the previous ones, so that by the end of the course, you have a well- established and robust basis for a satisfying ongoing home practice.

COURSE DATES AND TIMES: 7.15 -9.15pm, every Friday from 15 November to 6 December, 2019

VENUE: Stoney Homestead Community Hub, 12 Galbraith Greens, Silverdale, Auckland

COURSE COST: $80 (plus any relevant online booking fees)

COURSE FACILITATOR: Liz Weatherly, Louise Hay Teacher and Coach, CMI, MBSM Certified Mindfulness Meditation Instructor through the Gawler Foundation.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! Book by emailing liz@beinspired.co.nz or through Eventbrite

Your booking will be confirmed upon receipt of your payment.

Please also use above email address for any enquiries.

Price: $80

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1919 days ago

Night time roadworks on SH1

Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises there will be night time road works on State Highway 1 south of Wellsford.

The work, from the Hoteo Bridge south to the north-bound passing lane, will be carried out over seven nights, between 7pm and 6am, from Sunday 1 September.

Each night traffic management… View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises there will be night time road works on State Highway 1 south of Wellsford.

The work, from the Hoteo Bridge south to the north-bound passing lane, will be carried out over seven nights, between 7pm and 6am, from Sunday 1 September.

Each night traffic management crews will put out road cones from 7pm and a stop-go lane closure will start from 8pm.

The Transport Agency advises road users to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.

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1919 days ago

New rules take effect for rental property market

Paul Reporter from Stuff

This week the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 took effect, bringing in a raft of changes for tenants and landlords.

Here's what it means for renters and landlords.

To read more, click here.

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1919 days ago

*WIN* tickets to Jimmy Barnes!

Brent Eccles Entertainment

Legendary rocker Jimmy Barnes is bringing his Shutting Down Your Town Tour to Spark Arena on 28 September.

The tour is in support of his latest album My Criminal Record - his first album in 10 years. His one-night Auckland concert will feature Cold Chisel anthems including solo classics like … View more
Legendary rocker Jimmy Barnes is bringing his Shutting Down Your Town Tour to Spark Arena on 28 September.

The tour is in support of his latest album My Criminal Record - his first album in 10 years. His one-night Auckland concert will feature Cold Chisel anthems including solo classics like 'Working Class Man' and 'Ain't No Second Prize' plus his current radio hit, 'Shutting Down Our Town'.

His latest album is a follow up of sorts to two unflinching memoirs Working Class Boy (2016) and Working Class Man (2017).

Tickets for the Auckland show can be purchased from Ticketmaster.

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Want to WIN tickets? Ten lucky Neighbourly members will win a double pass to Jimmy Barnes' Auckland concert. To get in the draw simply like or thank this post! Winners contacted on Monday 9 September 2019.
Get tickets now

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1920 days ago

Poll: Which is your favourite summer cocktail?

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sugar cane and Agave have one thing in common. If you treat them well they are some of the sweetest plants you will find on the planet. Sugar, time and patience make for spirits oozing with character and the Cocktails containing these Caribbean, Hispanic performers; inherit their extravagant … View moreSugar cane and Agave have one thing in common. If you treat them well they are some of the sweetest plants you will find on the planet. Sugar, time and patience make for spirits oozing with character and the Cocktails containing these Caribbean, Hispanic performers; inherit their extravagant natures.

Caipirinha is Brazil's national cocktail, made with cachaça (sugarcane hard liquor), sugar, and lime where as a mojito is a cocktail that consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint.

Which is your favourite summer cocktail?
  • 21.9% Caiprinha
    21.9% Complete
  • 78.1% Mojito
    78.1% Complete
105 votes
1920 days ago

Poll: Should vaping ads be banned?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected … View more
Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.

Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected clampdown on how alternatives to smoking can be advertised.

To read more, click here.

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Should vaping ads be banned?
  • 87% Yes
    87% Complete
  • 13% No
    13% Complete
2049 votes
1920 days ago

Can you help us solve a mystery? 110-year-old photographs

The Team from Auckland Museum

We're hoping to find out who the people are in these 110-year-old photographs, and (if we're lucky) who the keen amateur photographer was. Could they be members of your family?

The images were gifted to us in 2016 as glass plate negatives, after being initially purchased in the 1970s … View more
We're hoping to find out who the people are in these 110-year-old photographs, and (if we're lucky) who the keen amateur photographer was. Could they be members of your family?

The images were gifted to us in 2016 as glass plate negatives, after being initially purchased in the 1970s from Auckland's City Markets (now Aotea Square). We know nearly nothing about them but the photos give a few clues. They were taken in the early 1900s, mostly in Auckland but also across the North Island. There are also suggestions of the photographer’s links to the Auckland Jewish community.

We want to know more to help tell their stories. Do you recognise any of these people?

Contact us at pictorial@aucklandmuseum.com if you have any further clues. Please share with family and friends if you think they may be able to help!

See more of the collection of mystery photographs by clicking the link.

1921 days ago

Has John Tamihere shaken it up too much?

Todd Niall Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi Neighbours, Being bold is one thing, but is Auckland mayoral challenger John Tamihere going too far in pledging to freeze rates for three years. Do you think Auckland's growing needs could still be met?
Read the story below.


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1920 days ago

Queensland fruit fly activities

Biosecurity New Zealand

With the warmer winter and spring approaching, our Queensland fruit fly baiting work has begun again.

Our staff will be letting homeowners know if they need to enter properties and if they have been on properties.

Restrictions are still in place on the movement of locally grown fruits and … View more
With the warmer winter and spring approaching, our Queensland fruit fly baiting work has begun again.

Our staff will be letting homeowners know if they need to enter properties and if they have been on properties.

Restrictions are still in place on the movement of locally grown fruits and vegetables.

Check what this means for you at biosecurity.govt.nz/queenslandfruitfly

We know it’s an inconvenience, but the work is vital for our horticultural industries and back yard fruit trees.

Thanks for your support, we cannot do this without you.
Find out more

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1921 days ago

Car repairs

Cindy from Red Beach

Highly recommend Cranefield Automotive& Tyres Limited, 37 Wainui Road, Silverdale
09 426 4843
Excellent service, much cheaper than other quotes I got. They fit me in quickly and did a great job!

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