Matakatia - Tindalls Beach, Whangaparaoa

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.

2045 days ago

Create magic with paper and a potato!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Silverdale

Plants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained … View morePlants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained plant pots you may have in your home. Make the most of your 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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2046 days ago

For a family in need

Corinne from Dairy Flat - Redvale

Hi Neighbourly

I’m not too sure it’s it is the right place to advertise this. I am a social worker working with family in high needs. I am working with a family With 4 boys Who are passionate about basketball. The boys have asked me if I could get them a basketball hoop to put in the … View more
Hi Neighbourly

I’m not too sure it’s it is the right place to advertise this. I am a social worker working with family in high needs. I am working with a family With 4 boys Who are passionate about basketball. The boys have asked me if I could get them a basketball hoop to put in the house. The children have not much so sport is a good way for them to be occupied . And it is good for them as exercise work on your physical and mental wellbeing . So if you have one in the back of the garage that you do not use any more, I would be more than happy to come and get it. If it is not appropriate I’m happy to remove the comment 😊

Kindly appreciate it
Thank you
Corinne

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2046 days ago

Visit our show home… you could win an iPhone!

Madison Park Homes Limited

It’s a show home with wow, and well worth a look!. The Madison Park Homes show home at 126 Colonial Drive, Millwater stands out from the crowd with its innovative new design, mono pitch styling and contrasting claddings of natural timber and stone.

The home is a showcase of the quality build … View more
It’s a show home with wow, and well worth a look!. The Madison Park Homes show home at 126 Colonial Drive, Millwater stands out from the crowd with its innovative new design, mono pitch styling and contrasting claddings of natural timber and stone.

The home is a showcase of the quality build principles Madison Park is becoming known for. Everywhere you look there are quality fixtures and fittings chosen from carefully selected suppliers. The home gives you a tremendous sense of space and lightness due to the clever use of large windows, high ceilings and oversize doors.

Come and visit. We hope our new show home will inspire visitors as they develop ideas, plans and specification for their own new home”. And until the end of April, every visitor goes into the draw to win an iPhone.

We love giving advice and guidance. Come and see us at our new show home. Open 12 - 4 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.
Or take a virtual tour at www.madisonparkhomes.co.nz
Find out more

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2047 days ago

DIY Creative Workshops

Lynn from Red Beach

Do you love to explore the home décor shops and love the rustic and farmhouse look? Unleash your creative potential and join us for some creative fun making your own home decor.

With a little inspiration and guidance, I will show you how.
Choose from a variety of home décor DIY projects to … View more
Do you love to explore the home décor shops and love the rustic and farmhouse look? Unleash your creative potential and join us for some creative fun making your own home decor.

With a little inspiration and guidance, I will show you how.
Choose from a variety of home décor DIY projects to create and take home… or make a gift for a special person... a gift that will be treasured for life!

Ideal gifts for a birthday, wedding, Thank You, Mothers’ Day, Fathers’ Day, Teacher or Christmas.

Not only a perfect venue for a crafting girls’ night out but the ideal Mother & Daughter date, Birthday Get Together, or even Date Night with your other half, to create a special piece for the home or a special gift.

Each project can be personalised with the colours you choose, your choice of words or your family name.

If you love the idea of a day/night out creating any number of lovely DIY crafts or home projects, follow our Facebook page and be quick to book your next crafting date, as spaces are limited to only 12 per workshop.
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2047 days ago

58 Anzac Day services cancelled in Auckland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There would be just 26 services across the region, down from 84 in 2018, Auckland Council has said. Decisions to cancel or consolidate services had been made following discussions with the police and the Returned and Services Association.

Confirmed Anzac Day services are:

Dawn Services
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There would be just 26 services across the region, down from 84 in 2018, Auckland Council has said. Decisions to cancel or consolidate services had been made following discussions with the police and the Returned and Services Association.

Confirmed Anzac Day services are:

Dawn Services
• Wellsford
• Warkworth
• Browns Bay
• Waikumete Cemetery
• Waiheke
• Auckland Domain
• Pukekohe
• Howick
• Papakura
• Manukau Memorial Gardens

Civic Services
• Warkworth
• Browns Bay
• Silverdale
• Waikumete Cemetery
• Onehunga
• Waiheke
• Point Chevalier
• Auckland Domain
• Ōrākei
• Great Barrier Island
• Mt Wellington
• Pukekohe
• Waiuku
• Howick
• Ōtāhuhu
• Papakura

Times and detailed information, including transport services and event locations are still being finalised.

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2047 days ago

Auckland Anzac Day events finalised

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A revised schedule of Anzac Day commemorative events for Auckland has been announced.

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2047 days ago

Zentangles, Mandalas and Doodling

Dil from Red Beach

Let's Get Creative. Suitable for all skill levels.

Price: $20

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2047 days ago

How to Grow Flowers: our 75th anniversary special

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

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2047 days ago

#BERBA is on again!

Soljans Estate Winery

Join us on Easter Saturday, 20th April – Monday, 22nd April to celebrate the once a year traditional BERBA harvest celebration, proudly brought to you by the famous West Auckland-based Soljans Estate Winery. Mark the dates out in your diaries!

Grape stomping, barrel rolling races, tasting of … View more
Join us on Easter Saturday, 20th April – Monday, 22nd April to celebrate the once a year traditional BERBA harvest celebration, proudly brought to you by the famous West Auckland-based Soljans Estate Winery. Mark the dates out in your diaries!

Grape stomping, barrel rolling races, tasting of “Novo Vino” (fermenting grape juice), winery tours led by Tony Soljan, folk dance, live music, great Croatian delicacies and new wine available to try from the Cellar Door.

Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for more details.

#Berba Croatian Harvest Celebration @ Soljans Estate Winery
Easter Weekend: April 20th, 21st & 22nd (closed Good Friday).
Find out more

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2047 days ago

Join us for our Alofa Concert

Neighbourly

Leading Pacific performers will unite for the Alofa Concert on Thursday 11 April at 7pm at the Vodafone Events Centre to show their love and solidarity for New Zealand’s Muslim community.

The Alofa Concert is open to all and will raise funds for the ‘Our People, Our City’ fund, which was … View more
Leading Pacific performers will unite for the Alofa Concert on Thursday 11 April at 7pm at the Vodafone Events Centre to show their love and solidarity for New Zealand’s Muslim community.

The Alofa Concert is open to all and will raise funds for the ‘Our People, Our City’ fund, which was set up by the Christchurch Foundation helping those affected by the Christchurch attacks.

It will feature iconic Pacific artists including Parris Goebel and the Royal Family, Amitai Pati from Sole Mio, Che Fu, Annie Crummer, Jamoa Jam, Lavina Williams, Poetik, Raze and TJ Taotua. #letloveprevail
Buy tickets now

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2047 days ago

Basement renovations

Tim from Cain Built ltd

'Turn Up The Base' - With A Basement Renovation.

Last week we talked about building up to create more space in your home. This week we discuss building down.



A basement renovation is without doubt one of the best ways to add extra usable space to your home. In many cases it is more … View more
'Turn Up The Base' - With A Basement Renovation.

Last week we talked about building up to create more space in your home. This week we discuss building down.



A basement renovation is without doubt one of the best ways to add extra usable space to your home. In many cases it is more cost-effective than adding another storey, which can require strengthening of the lower levels - and on our hilly Auckland roads, there are plenty of houses with untapped potential sitting beneath them.



Read more in our blog here buff.ly...

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2048 days ago

Free help with your decorating dilemmas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Thanks to everyone who joined us or submitted questions for our live chat with Resene colour experts Christine Hawkings and Merenia Patira.

If you missed it, you can still check out their answers and get some fresh decorating ideas, here.

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2049 days ago

Regional fuel tax and the shift to public transport

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

Rodney's public transport patronage in August and September 2018 has increased nine per cent compared with a year earlier. This is high compared to the one to two per cent increase recorded in the region's more central suburbs. Auckland Council says this is thanks to the 11.5 cent a litre… View moreRodney's public transport patronage in August and September 2018 has increased nine per cent compared with a year earlier. This is high compared to the one to two per cent increase recorded in the region's more central suburbs. Auckland Council says this is thanks to the 11.5 cent a litre Auckland regional fuel tax which came into effect in July last year.
Did the fuel tax encourage you to make the switch to public transport? To what extent are Rodney's public transport options adequate enough to support patronage? What more should be done to free up our roads and help north Auckland residents access central commodities?
Let us know in the comments.
[Please type NFP if your comments are not for publication.]

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