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10 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Friday 20 & Saturday 21 March, 10am - 2pm.

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.

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12 days ago

Coming up next week!

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Continue your New Zealand Sign Language journey with our NZSL Level 1B Beginners Day Course at Parnell Community Centre -perfect for anyone who has completed NZSL Level 1A or wants to refresh their basic signing skills.

In this interactive one-day class you’ll learn how to sign about family, … View more
Continue your New Zealand Sign Language journey with our NZSL Level 1B Beginners Day Course at Parnell Community Centre -perfect for anyone who has completed NZSL Level 1A or wants to refresh their basic signing skills.

In this interactive one-day class you’ll learn how to sign about family, everyday activities, feelings, and time, while building confidence communicating in NZSL.


✨ Receive your official NZSL e-certificate on completion.

• Thursday 19 March
• 9.30am - 2.30pm
• $95

Led by Monica Leach, Deaf educator and NZSL advocate.

👉 Book your place today: enrolmy.com...

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12 days ago

April School Holiday Programme

Helen Tukapua from The Village Square Trust

Auckland's Most Epic School Holiday Programme is Here!

Need a fun & safe spot for your 5-13 year olds these April school holidays?

We've got you covered!
• Flexible booking: choose as many or few days as you need
• 7.30am-6pm care, perfect for busy parents

Choose from:
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Auckland's Most Epic School Holiday Programme is Here!

Need a fun & safe spot for your 5-13 year olds these April school holidays?

We've got you covered!
• Flexible booking: choose as many or few days as you need
• 7.30am-6pm care, perfect for busy parents

Choose from:
• CLUBHOUSE: loads of onsite activities
• ADVENTURE SEEKERS: awesome outings around Auckland

Book now and secure your spot! villagesquare.org.nz...

WINZ subsidies available | MSD approved & OSCAR accredited

24 days ago

Scam Alert: Bank cold calls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.

🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a … View more
ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.

🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.

Remember, banks will:​​
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes​​
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device​​
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.

If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.

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21 days ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
  • 35.6% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    35.6% Complete
  • 64.4% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    64.4% Complete
1205 votes
27 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.

Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited … View more
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.

Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.

For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.

Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?

We hope this brings a smile!

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16 days ago

Free King Double Bed with headboard

Julie from Ponsonby

Free to pick up in Ponsonby, timber headboard (slight crack in wood where it screws to bed base (not visible, still functioning), twin bases and king mattress. The mattress has marks on it as it was a few years before we put on a mattress protector. Very comfy.

Free

25 days ago

Denim, but make it one-of-a-kind 💙

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Not every pair of jeans makes it to the rack... but that doesn’t mean their story ends there. Our talented volunteer Annie has been transforming damaged denim into handcrafted bags, hats and aprons in our Onehunga SPCA Op Shop ✂️🧵

This latest batch even features her own hand-sewn … View more
Not every pair of jeans makes it to the rack... but that doesn’t mean their story ends there. Our talented volunteer Annie has been transforming damaged denim into handcrafted bags, hats and aprons in our Onehunga SPCA Op Shop ✂️🧵

This latest batch even features her own hand-sewn designs, and customers have been loving them, they sell almost as soon as they hit the shelf!

It’s creativity, sustainability and community all stitched together, helping animals in need 🐾

📍 217 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga
🕘 9am–5pm, 7 days

17 days ago

March madness has arrived at our East Tamaki SPCA Op Shop Clearance Outlet!

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Pop in to our East Tamaki shop to grab:
💥 All women’s fashion nothing over $5 — available in in back of shop only (excludes front of shop) from 1-31 March 2026
🛍 Fill a bag for $5 — your choice from our clearance bins!

Visit us at 30 Springs Road (On the corner Springs Rd & … View more
Pop in to our East Tamaki shop to grab:
💥 All women’s fashion nothing over $5 — available in in back of shop only (excludes front of shop) from 1-31 March 2026
🛍 Fill a bag for $5 — your choice from our clearance bins!

Visit us at 30 Springs Road (On the corner Springs Rd & Kerwyn Ave).
We're open Monday to Saturday from 10am–4pm.

🛑 East Tamaki ONLY! Not available at any other SPCA Op Shop

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18 days ago

Get up to $30,000 back* with your new home

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village by 31 March 2026 and receive a $30,000 credit on settlement or sign up to a serviced apartment and receive a $10,000 credit on settlement*.

Imagine a new smart TV, your next getaway or furniture for your new home. … View more
Sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village by 31 March 2026 and receive a $30,000 credit on settlement or sign up to a serviced apartment and receive a $10,000 credit on settlement*.

Imagine a new smart TV, your next getaway or furniture for your new home. With more money staying in your pocket, it’s yours to spend!

Discover the lifestyle that awaits.

*Participating villages only, Terms and conditions apply.

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20 days ago

Goldco Antique Buyers in Auckland Region

GOLDCO International Limited

WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View more
WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy

Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.

See us at a venue near you - See venues here:

Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | website email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
Find out more

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21 days ago

Autumn Vibes 🌌

Jeanny Zamora from Red Cross Shop Karangahape Road

Layers to make your wardrobe pop 🎉 at the Red Cross Shop K Road!

📍191 Karangahape Road, Auckland Central
🕐 Mon-Sun: 9.00am to 5.30pm
📞 093778072

28 days ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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22 days ago

City Centre Residents Public Meeting 2 March 6pm

CCRG from Auckland City Centre Residents' Group - CCRG

Our next public meeting is
Monday 2 March
6pm
This meeting is an invitation for city centre residents to raise an issue/concern with us.

This would mean the audience essentially becomes the speaker/s and the CCRG team do the listening.

The annual Waitematā Local Board plan is in the … View more
Our next public meeting is
Monday 2 March
6pm
This meeting is an invitation for city centre residents to raise an issue/concern with us.

This would mean the audience essentially becomes the speaker/s and the CCRG team do the listening.

The annual Waitematā Local Board plan is in the making too so city centre resident views need to get into that process and document.
(The annual plan is due to take effect on 1 July 2026. It sets out what the local board plan to achieve over the next financial year and how we will fund these plans)

Helen Clark Lounge
Ellen Melville Centre
Freyberg Place

Bring your city centre passion - sure!
But let's keep it focused, civil, and to the point.

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22 days ago

Offers, Events & Inspiration

Wendy Wu Tours

Ready to explore the world with ease?
Wendy Wu Tours specialises in fully guided holidays across Asia and beyond, taking care of flights, accommodation, touring and expert local guides so you can simply relax and enjoy the journey. From Japan’s cherry blossoms and China’s Great Wall to the … View more
Ready to explore the world with ease?
Wendy Wu Tours specialises in fully guided holidays across Asia and beyond, taking care of flights, accommodation, touring and expert local guides so you can simply relax and enjoy the journey. From Japan’s cherry blossoms and China’s Great Wall to the vibrant cultures of Vietnam and India, every itinerary is designed to immerse you in authentic experiences.

Departing from New Zealand, you’ll travel with like-minded adventurers and enjoy seamless, stress-free travel. If you’ve been dreaming about your next big trip, now’s the perfect time to make it happen.
Find out more

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