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!

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.

Summer is certainly on its way - and a lot earlier than usual. In the Southern Hemisphere summer is not meant to start until the 1st of December - it is great to see such beautiful weather in October and even better that it is carrying on to November. Hopefully we will have a clear evening for Guy Fawkes for once!

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!

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.

If your in Birkenhead or any of the surrounding suburbs such as Chatswood, Birkdale or Beach Haven then you should get a long to the quiz night held in the ‘Slip inn’ in Birkenhead….And who doesn’t love a good quiz night! These are to be held every Wednesday starting at 7pm and finishing at 10pm.Also for people in postcode 0626 Birkenhead, Chatswood, Birkdale and Beach Haven and you need a skip bin…Look no further than bookabin.co.nz for all your skip bin needs with competitive prices and extremely friendly customer service!

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!

Are you in sunny suburban Howick and looking for a skip bin for your spring cleaning?Look no further,  bookabin has fantastic prices and a great variety of bin sizes and types.To get a quote (whether you are in Howick or any where in New Zealand), you need to enter in your postcode then choose your requirements to get a quote of the best price we have available!You can then book and pay for your bin online……SIMPLE

City Fringe residents such as Auckland’s Mt Eden, Three Kings and Eden Terrace - postcode 1024, have you wanted to hire a skip bin but do not have enough room on your property? Simply give your local council a call and they can advise you about permits. Having a permit will allow you to have a skip bin placed on the road for a set amount of time.Once you have obtained a permit have a look at the bookabin site to get a quote for the best price in your area that meets your exact requirements. Can’t get a permit until next week? No problem, you can get a quote for next week and book the bin for the dates that suit you!