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The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in … View moreThe treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in need. But it’s in high demand.
Please help someone start their new life today.
Book now to donate, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325.
We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.
Saw this on Facebook from Damian Light. Sharing this for anyone in East Auckland who cares about how our neighbourhoods grow.
Auckland Council has released the draft plans for their new proposal for housing intensification.
This is in response to the legislation that has just passed through … View moreSaw this on Facebook from Damian Light. Sharing this for anyone in East Auckland who cares about how our neighbourhoods grow.
Auckland Council has released the draft plans for their new proposal for housing intensification.
This is in response to the legislation that has just passed through Parliament allowing Auckland one chance to replace Plan Change 78. The replacement has to enable the same capacity (2million homes) which is proposed to be more focused around town centres and rapid transport. This was the direction provided by the Governing Body (Mayor and Councillors), Local Boards haven't had any input until now.
Due to the exceptionally short timeframes required by Parliament, there won't be a full public consultation prior to notification (which must be by 10 October). Local Boards are expecting to have next week to respond and we'll confirm the plan for Howick Local Board on Thursday 21 August.
Now we have the maps, I'll do some analysis of the changes and what it might mean for our communities.
In the meantime, the agenda, maps and supporting materials are available here: infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...
There's more detail about how we got here in my previous post:
www.facebook.com...
If you are receiving New Zealand Superannuation whether you will continue to receive your payments, if you go overseas, depends on:
* how long you will be away, and
* if you meet the criteria for being "ordinarily resident" in Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you plan to be overseas for 26… View moreIf you are receiving New Zealand Superannuation whether you will continue to receive your payments, if you go overseas, depends on:
* how long you will be away, and
* if you meet the criteria for being "ordinarily resident" in Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you plan to be overseas for 26 weeks or less, your payments should continue as normal while you are away as long as you are "ordinarily resident" in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This means that:
* you intend to live primarily in New Zealand, and
* you consider New Zealand to be your home.
You may also be considered "ordinarily resident" if you live in, the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau, and any country New Zealand has a Social Security Agreement (SSA) with (except United Kingdom).
Your Winter Energy Payment will stop after 28 days:
Although your pension will be unaffected if you are away for less than 26 weeks, your Winter Energy Payment will stop after 28 days if you are away between 1 May and 1 October.
If you plan to be away for more than 28 days but less than 26 weeks between 1 May and 1 October, you need to let Work and Income know by calling them on 0800 552 002 or use their online form. Go to the online form to advise Work and Income of your travel dates:
services.workandincome.govt.nz...
Image and info credit: Citizens Advice Bureau NZ: www.cab.org.nz...
Great to see our very own Vani Kapoor celebrated by the Eastern Times this week. 😀
As well as running the highly successful Settlement programme, Vani is also a valued Interviewer, Board member, colleague and friend at CAB.
Well done, Vani! 👏
Image credit: Times Online - … View moreGreat to see our very own Vani Kapoor celebrated by the Eastern Times this week. 😀
As well as running the highly successful Settlement programme, Vani is also a valued Interviewer, Board member, colleague and friend at CAB.
Well done, Vani! 👏
Image credit: Times Online - www.times.co.nz...
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“🎉 It’s here! 🎉
The 2025/26 Upper North Island Edition of Where from here | He ara whakamua is out now!
This trusted, free guide is designed to support older Kiwis and their whānau as they navigate the ageing journey. Inside … View moreOriginal post from The Eldernet Group: eldernet.co.nz
“🎉 It’s here! 🎉
The 2025/26 Upper North Island Edition of Where from here | He ara whakamua is out now!
This trusted, free guide is designed to support older Kiwis and their whānau as they navigate the ageing journey. Inside you’ll find up-to-date information on:
🏠Home and community support
✔️ Retirement village and aged care options
💵Legal and financial considerations
➕And more!
To get your FREE copy, check out our website 👉 www.eldernet.co.nz...
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
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There are a male and female Chinese couple who are regularly stealing the rock oysters from Mellons Bay Beach.
They have been warned by beach lovers many times.
Yesterday the woman took 3/4 carrier bags full away off the beach. I stopped the male and took another full bag from him.
The … View moreThere are a male and female Chinese couple who are regularly stealing the rock oysters from Mellons Bay Beach.
They have been warned by beach lovers many times.
Yesterday the woman took 3/4 carrier bags full away off the beach. I stopped the male and took another full bag from him.
The limit is 50 per person per day,
Fisheries are aware and have photos and videos of the individuals, What we do not have so far is a car number plate.
If you are there at low tide please watch out for them at the far end of the beach. Do not confront them but if you can get a number plate do call fisheries.
We need to protect our beaches and residents from all greedy people.
Thank you.
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