If your stuck for something to do this weekend, why not check on the Lantern Festival in Auckand’s Albert Park, located in the heart of the city.

Round up  your friends and family to experience something different. It is jam packed with all things Chinese and its fantastic! You can try some authentic Chinese cuisene, look at some amazing art, buy some beautiful lanterns and watch the fireworks and hey, its something different than your usual friday night activities!

Doesn’t it seem like it was the New Year just yesterday? How is it possibly mid - February already?

This means summer is coming to an end and before we know it, the wet, windy, freezing and snow winter will be upon us.

If your looking to have a clean out of your house before the New Zealand’s wonderful winter hits then have a look at bookabin ! We have all your skip bin needs! We have suppliers available in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and many more cities and towns through out New Zealand. To find out what we have available in your area go to the bookabin website and enter in your postcode!

Some helpful hints………………….. How much notice do you need to give when ordering a skip Bin?Most suppliers will be able to deliver a skip bin withing 24 hours of ordering, however, we suggest skip bins are booked as far in advance as possible to ensure you are able to get a skip bin that best meets your requirements and price.We also  advise that if you require the bin early in the morning and have contractors or helpers relying on this, then it might be best to get the bin delivered the day before. That way you can rest assure that the bin is available and ready no matter how early in the morning you need it.Bin Hire Auckland 1024 - Mt Eden, Three Kings, Eden Terrace.

Bookabin has a live chat function on the webiste for the convenience for our customers to be able to ask a question and get a reply quickly.lately, the most commonly asked question is if you have to be home when the bin is delivered. As long as there is enough room for the truck (at least 3m in width and no overhanging branches etc), then you do not have to be home. During the booking process there is an ‘extra delivery’ comments box - you can write any delivery instructions in there and / or once you have completed your order you will receive a confirmation email with all of your suppliers details so you can call them directly to discuss any instructions with them personally.We have a great range of bins available in Auckland, North Shore postcode 0627 - Hillcrest, Northcote, Wairau Valley, Takapuna and Milford.

Bookabin has 4 different waste types you can choose from…These are:

General Waste is typically anything involved with a “general cleanup around the house and section” that is neither liquid nor of a hazardous nature.

Use a Cleanfill / Hardfill skip bin, if you have any of the following:Concrete, soil, sand, clay, rocks, rubble, bricks, sand, asphalt, ceramic tiles.Use a Green Waste skip bin, if you have any of the following:Grass, leaves, tree trimmings, small branches and other organic materials.Only use a Soil / Dirt skip bin, if you have 100% pure soil / dirt (no turf or contaminants).No other waste can be mixed in this bin, additional charges will apply if other waste is placed in this bin.Tip: Green waste can be mixed in with general waste in a general waste bin!!!Bin hire postcode 1061 Greenlane, One Tree Hill, Onehunga, Royal Oak, Penrose, Hillsborough, Ellerslie 

Red Beach - what an amazing place to live… Especially in summer which is starting to descend on us! For all of those who live in Red Beach or the surrounding areas such as Stanmore Bay, Redvale or Arkles Bay - postcode 0932, then you must be looking forward to the influx of family and friends that come to spend the long summer days at your house!If you feel the need to spruce up your property just time for summer and the hoards of people coming your way then have a look at what skip bins we have available in postcode 0932. We have great prices, friendly customer service stuff ready to answer your questions and reliable and professional suppliers waiting for your order!

Weekends come round so fast and how many times do you think I must do ….  Friday nights are always a good night to go to the movies and where better than at Event Queensgate www.eventcinemas.co.nz , Ph: 04 586 8750 at Westfield Queensgate,
45 Knights Rd, Lower Hutt.  After a relaxing Friday night you will be all prepared to get rid of some junk from your house on a Saturday morning, 5010 postcode go to www.bookabin.co.nz We have suppliers who can drop this to you while you are out - you do not have to be at home, ready to start clearing early on Saturday.

Another weekend coming up with not much to do?  How about hiring a bin for a Saturday cleanup and shopping at the market on a Sunday.  There is a Sunday Market in Browns Bay which is held in the carpark opposite Foodtown, on Inverness Rd. You can arrive from 6am onwards and set up your stall - there are no bookings; it’s first come first served basis.  You can either sell some stuff that could not go in the bin - if it dosent sell at the market take it home and put it in the bin or just have a relaxing stroll around the markets and buy some more things to replace what you have disposed of in the bin!  To book a bin for the Browns Bay area postcode 0630 go to www.bookabin.co.nz

When in Wellington on a holiday or visiting friends / family you must:

1.                  Visit the dynamic and interactive National Museum of NZ - Te Papa on the waterfront.

2.                 Get your city bearings and some of Wellington’s best views at the Mount Victoria Lookout.

3.                 Ride the historic Wellington Cable Car to the Botanic Garden.

4.                 A city tour is the best way to get acquainted quickly with Wellington. Enjoy the experience with one of many local companies offering Wellington sights’ tours.

5.                 Four Wellington restaurants have won NZ’s Best Restaurant in the last five years. It’s safe to say you’ll be eating very well while in Wellington!

6.                 Hear the birdsong and spot a tuatara as you walk through ZEALANDIA: The Karori Sanctuary Experience.

7.                  Get an inside peek into Wellywood at The Weta Cave in Miramar.

8.                 Go stargazing and check out the amazing planetarium show at Carter Observatory.

9.                 Seeking hidden treasures? Many of Wellington’s best night spots are tucked away for your finding, such as Motel, Library or Duke Carvell’s Swan Lane Emporium.

10.             Head to Cuba Street for a slice of Bohemia, boutique shopping and some of the best coffee in town.

If you live in Wellington you should hire a bin from bookabin.co.nz when ever the need for a bin comes up. We have fantastic rates in postcode 6022: Miramar, Seatoun, Rongotai, Kilbirniw, Karaka Bays, Maupui, Stratmore Park, Lyall Bay, Breaker Bay, Moa Point, Wellington.

Need to get in contact with bookabin?Perhaps you have a question and can not find the answer on the FAQ page? The two easiest ways of talking to one of our friendly team members  is either sending an email to admin@bookabin.co.nz, we will respond as soon as possible with all the information that we can provide you!Or you can ‘call’ us on our live chat function - this works in real time, so as soon as you ask the question we will reply. You can find a link to the live chat on most pages during the booking process.For your convenience, have a look at the FAQ page first - hopefully this will provide you with the answers and information you need before having to ask us.. Helps to cut down the time as we all have more exciting things to do than booking a bin :)For all the people in Sandringham, Auckland - 1025 or 1041 wanting to get a quote and book a bin, have a look here!