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918 days ago

Aucklanders will soon see some dramatic changes to their parking prices.

Brian from Mount Roskill

It comes as Auckland Transport's (AT's) first region-wide change to parking costs since it formed in November 2010.
Auckland's hourly cost of on-street parking and AT-managed carparks will increase by $1 per hour from next week.
Additionally, the AT-owned Downtown Carpark on … View more
It comes as Auckland Transport's (AT's) first region-wide change to parking costs since it formed in November 2010.
Auckland's hourly cost of on-street parking and AT-managed carparks will increase by $1 per hour from next week.
Additionally, the AT-owned Downtown Carpark on Customs St West will drop its weekday price cap from $40 to $24, and will raise its off-peak evening and weekend day-long parking caps from $10 to $15.
No price caps at any other AT parking facilities are changing at the moment.
A trial for free weekend parking will take place next Monday at Takapuna's Toka Puia carpark.
The change follows a Letter of Expectation from Mayor Wayne Brown in December pushing AT to review its parking prices.
"Auckland Transport should look at opportunities to increase external income and reduce reliance on rates funding," Brown wrote in the letter.
He said the key area AT should investigate is "increasing revenue from parking".
"Currently, AT is undercutting market rates for parking, which is not appropriate in this environment."
AT executive manager of service delivery Andrew Allen said the new parking charges would be more in line with public transport fares.
"We have had strong feedback from many Aucklanders that if we are reviewing the cost of our public transport fares each year, we should be doing the same for our parking charges," Allen wrote in a statement.
"These changes are also consistent with Auckland Transport's Room to Move strategy which outlines how Auckland's management of parking can help improve the efficiency of our roads, while keeping parking options available for Aucklanders who need them.
"The extra revenue generated each year will go towards covering Auckland Transport's operating expenses, including for running Auckland's public transport network and continuing to deliver road safety programmes."
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918 days ago

Top Rated & trusted for Certified Pre Owned electronics - Apple, Samsung, Laptops

Dhruv from SmartGear NZ

We are NZ one of the most Top Rated & Trusted place for Certified Pre-Owned Electronics including Apple iPhone, Samsung phone, Apple iPads, Macbook and Windows Laptops.

Afterpay, Laybuy, Zip & Klarna also accepted. Please check out our range on www.smartgearnz.co.nz...

We are online … View more
We are NZ one of the most Top Rated & Trusted place for Certified Pre-Owned Electronics including Apple iPhone, Samsung phone, Apple iPads, Macbook and Windows Laptops.

Afterpay, Laybuy, Zip & Klarna also accepted. Please check out our range on www.smartgearnz.co.nz...

We are online based but same day pickups allowed from our New Lynn location.

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918 days ago

We're seeking more helping hands in our 80+ Op Shops 💙

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

Would you like to get involved in the community, use your skills for a good cause, have some spare time each week or simply want to try something new - we'd love to hear from you!

Our SPCA Op Shops have a great, supportive team and are in need of additional help with the day-to-day … View more
Would you like to get involved in the community, use your skills for a good cause, have some spare time each week or simply want to try something new - we'd love to hear from you!

Our SPCA Op Shops have a great, supportive team and are in need of additional help with the day-to-day operations in our stores. We can provide you with retail cash handling skills, customer experience and a reference for your CV!
Does this sound like you? Volunteer today at www.spca.nz...

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918 days ago

NZ Sommeliers hosted Travel by Glass at NZSFW and Tori’s chose to feature wines from the 1000 kilometers of the Loire River.

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

NZSFW graduate Tori Haysom enrolled first as a cookery students and followed this by studying the Certificate of Professional Wine Knowledge. She is now Auckland fine wine specialist for Dhall and Nash wines.

Vincent Careme Vouvray 2018
Aphonse Mellot La Moussiere 2020
Domaine de Noire … View more
NZSFW graduate Tori Haysom enrolled first as a cookery students and followed this by studying the Certificate of Professional Wine Knowledge. She is now Auckland fine wine specialist for Dhall and Nash wines.

Vincent Careme Vouvray 2018
Aphonse Mellot La Moussiere 2020
Domaine de Noire Caractere 2016
Domaine des Pothiers Gamay St Romain, from Cote Roannaise AOC. This clone of Gamay Noir is found in a remote location of the central Loire Valley in the Auverne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Our students, under the guidance of Chef Finn prepared a selection canapés to accompany the wines:
Potato croquettes with remoulade
Goats cheese goujons
Chicken liver parfait, quince puree on crouton
Compote of mushrooms, pickled onion on toast Melba
Smoked Salmon Vol au Vent
Duck confit rolls with mustard mayonnaise and gherkin
Cucumber cases
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#finewine #cooking #winetasting #somm #sommelier #sommlife

920 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 20% off Kiwi-made Resene quality paints, primers, sealers and wood stains.

Plus buy one testpot get one free on 60-80ml testpots 60-80. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints … View more
Get 20% off Kiwi-made Resene quality paints, primers, sealers and wood stains.

Plus buy one testpot get one free on 60-80ml testpots 60-80. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints available in New Zealand!
Find out more

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920 days ago

Seek big-hearted person w med - lg hatchback or ute

Lin from New Lynn

Vinyl planking to go to Habitat for Humanity warehouse, Mt Wellington. They don't want to travel to get it. Fairly light to carry. Ph Lin 02102221957

921 days ago

Pāpāmoa Townhouse, beach within reach!

Flowerday Homes

We're an award-winning Bay of Plenty building company, Flowerday Homes, and we're now offering one of our awesome new townhouses at Golden Sands, Pāpāmoa for sale.

Located right next to New Zealand’s most sought-after coastal paradise - Mount Maunganui - these townhouses are … View more
We're an award-winning Bay of Plenty building company, Flowerday Homes, and we're now offering one of our awesome new townhouses at Golden Sands, Pāpāmoa for sale.

Located right next to New Zealand’s most sought-after coastal paradise - Mount Maunganui - these townhouses are perfect for families, professionals, retirees, and savvy investors seeking a low maintenance property in the heart of a vibrant community.

With a retail and commercial development plan in motion, Golden Sands delivers relaxed coastal living with everything you need on the doorstep, and this freehold land and townhouse package is your opportunity to be part of it all.
Contact us now

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921 days ago

Firewood Oak

Faizal from Mount Roskill

Oak dry and split $20 per bag around 22-23kgs per bag
Good for smoker, Pizza ,cooking or heating house long lasting heat
Can deliver for fee pickup at Mt Roskill
( bag's had coffee beans made Jute plant is 100% biodegradable, highly sustainable and renewable) 021686769

Price: $20

921 days ago

Is your Mobile Plan adding stress?

The Team from NZ Compare

Hey Neighbours!
Is your Mobile plan one of the many Winter bills piling up? It might be time to review it so you can relax..even just a smidge?! Compare all the mobile plans and providers on Mobile Compare and find a plan that lets you stay connected without overpaying.

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944 days ago

🚛 We can pick up furniture donations for free 🚛

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Did you know that within Auckland we have the ability to provide a free pick-up service for furniture and large household donations?

If you have anything you no longer need for the Winter, decluttering, having a clear out, downsizing, moving house or simply upgrading your furniture pieces, … View more
Did you know that within Auckland we have the ability to provide a free pick-up service for furniture and large household donations?

If you have anything you no longer need for the Winter, decluttering, having a clear out, downsizing, moving house or simply upgrading your furniture pieces, please kindly consider giving your old items to SPCA 💙

From Wellsford to Pukekohe, give us a call 📞 0800 77 22 23! It's best to book in advance as our schedule can fill-up pretty quickly

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921 days ago

Mac Senior Net - Passwords

Janet Court from Mac Senior Net Auckland

Come along and listen to a free 1 hour presentation about Hack Proofing your password and what puts you and your passwords at risk. 22nd August @ 2.00pm at St Lukes Community Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Email: macseniorauckland@gmail.com or Phone Janet 0212148386.

922 days ago

Back from black

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

Transform a basic cabinet using four simple steps and Resene Enamacryl.
Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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926 days ago

Poll: Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The leader of the National Party has announced a plan to ban cellphones from all classrooms to minimize distractions for students. The Labour party has commented that this is commonplace already and is a decision best left for individual schools. Do you think a ban should be enforced?

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Should cellphones stay out of classrooms?
  • 75.2% Yes, there's no need for phones in classrooms
    75.2% Complete
  • 24.1% Nah, let the school decide
    24.1% Complete
  • 0.7% I'm not sure
    0.7% Complete
4158 votes
922 days ago

What's next?

Financial Adviser from SK Financial Group - Mortgage & Insurance

OCR kept at 5.50%, two in a row with no change in the OCR.

Current monetary policy working as expected to clampdown the domestic spending therefore tracking well to counter the inflation.

Members of the MPC has mentioned:

"The risks around the lagged effect of previous monetary … View more
OCR kept at 5.50%, two in a row with no change in the OCR.

Current monetary policy working as expected to clampdown the domestic spending therefore tracking well to counter the inflation.

Members of the MPC has mentioned:

"The risks around the lagged effect of previous monetary tightening on households and businesses. The average mortgage rate on outstanding loans is expected to rise from around 5% to near 6% by early 2024, and debt servicing costs as a share of income are still increasing."

Reserve bank has no intention to move on OCR rates, as they are working towards bringing the consumer price inflation between 1% - 3% in the second half of 2024.

Some of the economists are still predicting another rise later this year on the OCR, which could be the max.

Interesting times ahead, with election and CPI update in the next three months, which will give some more clarity.

As reserve bank does their OCR review, it is worthwhile reviewing your mortgage, spending at least 5 - 10 minutes, can potentially save you some interest cost.

If you are unsure, you can engage us, we love to explore options and create an opportunity to grow your wealth.

👉 info@skfg.co.nz
👉0210749825

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923 days ago

NEW & UNUSED Niwashi Traditional Japanese DigiDigi Garden Knife Large RRP $70

Markus from Green Bay

Gardeners are raving about this garden knife - but beware of your fingers and toes, it is razor sharp! For details see www.mitre10.co.nz... . Pickup in Green Bay opposite Green Bay High School. Not going to sell to teenagers & kids!

Price: $55

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