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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.

1904 days ago

Learn Golf

Kaye from Bombay

Weekly classes running at Maxwell's Bombay for Adults and Children.
Adults: Wednesday 1pm or Friday 9am or Sunday 10am. One hour $25 with a free 9 hole game after.
Children: Saturday 9am or 10.15am or Tuesday & Thursday 4pm

1905 days ago

Westfield Newmarket ready for shoppers

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours

The $790 million Newmarket mall has opened its first stage after 18 months of construction.

Thousands of customers were there to catch a first glimpse of the mega shopping centre.

By Christmas, Westfield Newmarket will have 230 shopping, food, beauty and entertainment stores across… View more
Hi neighbours

The $790 million Newmarket mall has opened its first stage after 18 months of construction.

Thousands of customers were there to catch a first glimpse of the mega shopping centre.

By Christmas, Westfield Newmarket will have 230 shopping, food, beauty and entertainment stores across its 88,150 sqm site.

To take a video tour of the new shopping complex, click here

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1907 days ago

Times are tough for renters

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

If you're looking to secure a rental property, get ready for a competitive and expensive time.

New figures say the number of Trade Me inquiries on rentals is on the up, and with the number of available properties decreasing, significant price jumps are expected in the coming … View more
Hey neighbours,

If you're looking to secure a rental property, get ready for a competitive and expensive time.

New figures say the number of Trade Me inquiries on rentals is on the up, and with the number of available properties decreasing, significant price jumps are expected in the coming months.

Auckland's median weekly rent rose to $560 in July, while in Wellington the median weekly rent has risen 10 per cent year-on-year to $530.

Are you having a hard time finding and affording a rental property?

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

To read more, click here.

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1904 days ago

Sail on Spirit of New Zealand

Spirit of Adventure

We love it when our community can get on board the Spirit of New Zealand and have a tall ship experience. This is the last opportunity in Auckland for 2019 before she sets sail on many adventures over the summer.

This is the perfect opportunity to sail around the Auckland harbour; hoist the … View more
We love it when our community can get on board the Spirit of New Zealand and have a tall ship experience. This is the last opportunity in Auckland for 2019 before she sets sail on many adventures over the summer.

This is the perfect opportunity to sail around the Auckland harbour; hoist the sails, helm the Ship or sit back, go for the ride and enjoy the view. You will also be treated to freshly baked treats for morning tea.

Spaces are limited. We look forward to having you on the ship.
Book now

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1904 days ago

WANTED: EGAMASTER "MasterGrip' or TOYANG 'SuperJaws' 18" Self-Adjusting Pipe Wrench

Andre from Kingseat

Does anyone have either of the two pipe wrenches described in the title they wish to sell? Must be in good condition.
See attached pictures.
Thanks.

1904 days ago

Wishing everyone a safe, fun and kind #FathersDay weekend!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!

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To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!


Q: How do you make a tissue dance?

A: Put a little boogey in it!


Q: Where do bees go to the toilet?

A: At the BP station!


#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

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1904 days ago

Will you be affected by these motorway closures?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements: Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18), and Southwestern Motorway (SH20).

Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am - unless … View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following overnight closures for motorway improvements: Northern Motorway (SH1), Southern Motorway (SH1), Northwestern Motorway (SH16), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18), and Southwestern Motorway (SH20).

Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am - unless otherwise stated. Please follow the signposted detours. Click here to see a detailed list of affected areas.

Safe travels neighbours!

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1905 days ago

Creative designs from your recycling bin!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Takanini

What to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.

If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.

Make the most of this weekend with this … View more
What to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.

If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1906 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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1907 days ago

Monk Fruit Sweetener

Way Of Life Health Shop

Monk fruit sweetener is made from the flesh of the Lo han guo fruit (also known as Buddha Fruit). The flesh is dried and powdered. The Chinese have been using it as a sweetener and natural remedy for years and call it the "longevity fruit". It is a natural sweetener, has no calories, and… View moreMonk fruit sweetener is made from the flesh of the Lo han guo fruit (also known as Buddha Fruit). The flesh is dried and powdered. The Chinese have been using it as a sweetener and natural remedy for years and call it the "longevity fruit". It is a natural sweetener, has no calories, and is high in a unique antioxidant called mogrosides. It is about 150 to 200 times sweeter than sugar and is an excellent replacement for sugar.

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1906 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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1906 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
1907 days ago

Downton Abbey Movie Fundraiser

Cecily from Pukekohe

Calling all Downton fans, this should be a great movie! PM me for tickets or phone one of the numbers in the poster below ...

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1907 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
1907 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.

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