Albany Heights, Auckland

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555 days ago

Plan for your future

Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village

Birger and Kathy are grateful for the financial certainty Ryman provides them. Their fixed base weekly fee provides security for their retirement.

"You have a reduction in your living costs and the fixed fee just gives you that assurance."

Click below to hear their story.

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559 days ago

Share your money-saving tips!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on … View more
With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on power or where to buy the cheapest toilet paper! You may have some advice that could make a huge difference for another household, so comment away.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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555 days ago

Have you got this Kmart product?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The… View more
Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The product is called Large $20 Acacia Serving Tray and was sold nationally.
- The product may be infested with Lyctus africanus (also known as the African powderpost beetle), a species not present in New Zealand.
- Kmart are no longer selling these products and will wait for instruction from MPI before destroying these.

Anyone who finds a suspected exotic pest is encouraged to call MPI’s hotline on 0800 80 99 66.

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556 days ago

Get cosy with your whānau

EECA

Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant … View more
Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

And they may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Go to warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz to check their eligibility.
Find out more

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556 days ago

What can you do about that bill?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, … View more
If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, it’s free to resolve your complaint with TDR. It’s easy too – you can contact TDR online or by phoning 0508 98 98 98 – and we’ll start working with you and your provider.
Find out more

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557 days ago

Greenview Park Village & Terence Kennedy House

Highgrove Village

Did you know that Greenview Park has multiple indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for afternoon tea or a cuppa?

These spaces are communal, and all are welcome, including visitors and family.
Find out more

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558 days ago

Something sweet from Level 4 chefs…

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Chocolate mocha tart with Chocolate mousse, strawberry sorbet and spun sugar

Cheese cake with raspberry gel and raspberry sorbet
Coffee Bavarois and rum pannacotta

#inthekitchen #cookingclass #patisserie #pâtisserie #auckland

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558 days ago

NEW 5 pack - disposable coveralls (medium)

Adam from Torbay - Long Bay

coverall designed to protect again hazardous dusts and light liquid chemical splashes. Constructed from high quality laminated microporous material, allowing air to escape from within the suit and includes anti-static treatment.
Perfect for use in health hazard environments

Price: $25

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558 days ago

NEW 6x Champagne flutes

Adam from Torbay - Long Bay

1 box of 6 Lucaris Champagne flutes
tasteful, premium craftsmanship offering an exquisite Champagne drinking experience. Perfect for Laid back gathering and chick casual dining, this set of 6 crystal Champagne glasses of Bangkok Bliss range.
This perfect set of 6 is uniquely crafted and designed… View more
1 box of 6 Lucaris Champagne flutes
tasteful, premium craftsmanship offering an exquisite Champagne drinking experience. Perfect for Laid back gathering and chick casual dining, this set of 6 crystal Champagne glasses of Bangkok Bliss range.
This perfect set of 6 is uniquely crafted and designed for any occasion or for gifting purpose to a friend, family, partner, office party, colleague. Crystal stemware by Lucaris offers international quality for the most enjoyable wining and dining experience.
HIGH QUALITY - crystal stemwa

Price: $40

558 days ago

Enjoy life on your terms

The Team from

Ryman gives you peace of mind with certainty around your living costs, so you can focus on enjoying the things that matter.

From the day you move into a village you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

With several Peace of Mind … View more
Ryman gives you peace of mind with certainty around your living costs, so you can focus on enjoying the things that matter.

From the day you move into a village you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

With several Peace of Mind Guarantees you can you feel confident and secure in your decision to move to a Ryman village.

Enjoy the everyday and have financial certainty with Ryman.
Learn more

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559 days ago

Fascinating Fungi Workshop (Sunday 28th May 0930) - Kaipara Coast

Adrian from Albany Heights

Learn more about these amazing species from a local expert; including how to cultivate your own edible ones!

There aren't many spaces left so booking is essential.

Cost: $25 p/p (includes access to the Sculpture Gardens)
Contact: info@kaiparacoast.co.nz

Please see the attached pdf … View more
Learn more about these amazing species from a local expert; including how to cultivate your own edible ones!

There aren't many spaces left so booking is essential.

Cost: $25 p/p (includes access to the Sculpture Gardens)
Contact: info@kaiparacoast.co.nz

Please see the attached pdf for more details.

Fungi Workshop.pdf Download View

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564 days ago

Please help us find Jagger

Sonya from Dairy Flat - Redvale

UPDATE- $200 reward. Please help us get Jagger home.

Hi community,

Our family has had a pretty hard 2023 so far and unfortunately now our much loved cat has gone missing. We are devastated. Please could everyone look out for Jagger. He’s a big boy with a blue collar and white tracking … View more
UPDATE- $200 reward. Please help us get Jagger home.

Hi community,

Our family has had a pretty hard 2023 so far and unfortunately now our much loved cat has gone missing. We are devastated. Please could everyone look out for Jagger. He’s a big boy with a blue collar and white tracking device (which was a waste of money 😞). Missing from Tender Road, Dairy Flat.

We had to move from Oyster Point Rd after the cyclone so I wonder if he’s trying to get back there. X

0273404846

Thanks

559 days ago

How Ethan found his voice

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Ethan's life was surrounded by drugs and alcohol due to gang-affiliated friends and family. But after losing loved ones, he joined a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme. Initially hesitant and shy, he gradually gained confidence, showed his humour and found his voice.

The programme helped … View more
Ethan's life was surrounded by drugs and alcohol due to gang-affiliated friends and family. But after losing loved ones, he joined a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme. Initially hesitant and shy, he gradually gained confidence, showed his humour and found his voice.

The programme helped him explore different career paths and Ethan became one of the top graduates from his cohort. The Foundation took the opportunity to hire him and he now helps other young people involved in the programme on their career journeys.

Find out more about how the Graeme Dingle Foundation helps young people realise potential.
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560 days ago

Happy Mother's Day Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

To all the strong, inspiring, devoted mums, the mums who are no longer with us, the mums who work hard everyday to make the house warm and put food on the table, the mums to be and who could forget the family members who take on the mums role too!

We hope you have a wonderful day, filled with … View more
To all the strong, inspiring, devoted mums, the mums who are no longer with us, the mums who work hard everyday to make the house warm and put food on the table, the mums to be and who could forget the family members who take on the mums role too!

We hope you have a wonderful day, filled with smiles, appreciation and love. Happy Mother's Day.

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570 days ago

Poll: Have you had trouble with your smoke alarms falsely going off?

Denise Piper Reporter from North Harbour News

High humidity - which we've have plenty of this week - can cause smoke alarms to falsely go off. Has this been a problem for you?

Please vote in the poll and add comments below, but add NFP if your comments are Not For Publication.

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Have you had trouble with your smoke alarms falsely going off?
  • 20% Yes, it is bleeping annoying
    20% Complete
  • 80% No, no problems
    80% Complete
  • 0% I don't have smoke alarms
    0% Complete
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