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333 days ago

Anzac Day Closure Notice

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

๐Ÿ“ฃ Anzac Day Closure Notice

Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga and Botany will be closed on Friday, April 25 in observance of Anzac Day. We join the community in honoring the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

Our Saturday clinics will remain open as usual to assist you.
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Anzac Day Closure Notice

Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga and Botany will be closed on Friday, April 25 in observance of Anzac Day. We join the community in honoring the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

Our Saturday clinics will remain open as usual to assist you.

Thank you for your understanding.

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333 days ago

Old Samsung SmartTV 43"

Vitalii from Eastern Beach

TV Samsung SmartTV Full HD UA43M5500AS (43"), used but still in its working condition.
Has Ethernet/Wifi/Bluetooth/2xUSB/3xHDMI and more (see pictures).
Supports all basic video streaming services, but was mostly used with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Youtube (I didn't check all … View more
TV Samsung SmartTV Full HD UA43M5500AS (43"), used but still in its working condition.
Has Ethernet/Wifi/Bluetooth/2xUSB/3xHDMI and more (see pictures).
Supports all basic video streaming services, but was mostly used with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Youtube (I didn't check all available).
Can show photo and play video files from an external storage (HDD/SSD) connected via USB 2.0.
Full spec: www.displayspecifications.com...

Known issues:
1. scratch on the screen, visible on a black screen and when TV is off.
2. bright backlight spot at the right upper coner
3. can't play HD movies purchased on Youtube

Purchased in 2018, still have a package box in the garage.

Price: $50 or free to smiling people.

Price: $50

334 days ago

Heads or Tails?

Auckland Blues

Be in to WIN a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a young Blues fan!
Tell us why your youngster should be the special coin toss guest at the next Blues home game.

The Prize includes:
- Tossing the coin with the referee and team captains.
- x2 Silver Stand tickets so you and your child can … View more
Be in to WIN a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a young Blues fan!
Tell us why your youngster should be the special coin toss guest at the next Blues home game.

The Prize includes:
- Tossing the coin with the referee and team captains.
- x2 Silver Stand tickets so you and your child can watch the game.
- x2 food & beverage vouchers
- x1 goodie bag and blues jersey.
- Visiting the commentary box
- Being taken to the field side-line where you can watch the team warm-up.

Terms and conditions apply
Find out more

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334 days ago

Kiwi Access Card

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

โ˜‘๏ธ The Kiwi Access Card, previously known as the 18+ Card, is a government recognised form of photographic ID and evidence of age card. If you do not have a current New Zealand passport or driver licence, you can use the Kiwi Access Card to apply for a RealMe verified identity or a driver … View moreโ˜‘๏ธ The Kiwi Access Card, previously known as the 18+ Card, is a government recognised form of photographic ID and evidence of age card. If you do not have a current New Zealand passport or driver licence, you can use the Kiwi Access Card to apply for a RealMe verified identity or a driver licence.

๐Ÿ‘‰ You can apply for a Kiwi Access Card if you are 18 or older or your 18th birthday is within one month. You do not have to be a New Zealand citizen to apply for the card, but you must be living in New Zealand.

๐Ÿ‘‰ You can either apply online or by paper application form. It usually takes about 20 working days for your card to arrive. It will be valid for 10 years.

โ„น๏ธ For more information on how you can apply for your Kiwi Access Card, visit: cab.org.nz/article/KB00001129

Original post from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand: cab.org.nz

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335 days ago

LANDSCAPING SERVICES

Homai from Green Earth NZ Ltd

Are you in the market for a new outdoor space? We're here to help!
We offer a variety of services to help transform your backyard, including:
- Landscape design

- Garden design and maintenance
- Decking
- Paving
- Patio building
- Installation of water features
- Planting, trimming … View more
Are you in the market for a new outdoor space? We're here to help!
We offer a variety of services to help transform your backyard, including:
- Landscape design

- Garden design and maintenance
- Decking
- Paving
- Patio building
- Installation of water features
- Planting, trimming and removal and much more
Get a free quote today! Send us a DM or call us at 02102199899.
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335 days ago

St Johns homicide: Police seek witnesses in a white ute

The Team from Counties Manukau Police

Police are continuing to follow several lines of enquiry in the homicide investigation launched in St Johns during Easter Weekend. Detectives have been working over recent days to piece together the violent events that unfolded on the night of 19 April.

Police have had several members of the … View more
Police are continuing to follow several lines of enquiry in the homicide investigation launched in St Johns during Easter Weekend. Detectives have been working over recent days to piece together the violent events that unfolded on the night of 19 April.

Police have had several members of the public come forward with information. Today, Police are appealing for witnesses in a vehicle to come forward in the investigation.

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin says Police are seeking the driver of a white Toyota ute who may have been cut off by a vehicle carrying the offenders.

It has been established that prior to the fatal attack, the dark coloured SUV turned around further down St Johns Road at around 9.51pm.

โ€œWhile doing so, a member of the public has had to bring their vehicle to an abrupt stop,โ€ Detective Inspector Baldwin says.

โ€œThis vehicle was a white Toyota ute with a black sports bar attached on the back, heading in a westerly direction towards the Meadowbank Shops from College Road.

โ€œI would like to stress that the occupants of this white ute are witnesses, and they are not involved in the homicide.โ€

Police urge those occupants to come forward.

โ€œIโ€™m confident that someone will remember being cut off while they drove along St Johns Road,โ€ Detective Inspector Baldwin says.

โ€œI urge any occupants of that vehicle to contact us as you may have crucial information to our investigation.โ€

Investigation continues:
Meanwhile, Police are still piecing together the victimโ€™s movements throughout Saturday.

Police can confirm the victim had purchased items from a nearby supermarket at around 9.40pm.

He then walked on foot to the bus shelter on St Johns Road, about 400 metres away, before the assault occurred just before 10pm.

Detective Inspector Baldwin says: โ€œThe victim was subjected to a senseless attack, leaving him with multiple head injuries.

โ€œNo one should be subjected to the appalling level of violence that the victim suffered on Saturday night.

โ€œAs yet, the weapon used in the assault has not been located.โ€

Detective Inspector Baldwin says Police are keeping an open mind about why the attack occurred.

โ€œWe have had a number of people contact us in recent days with information, and the investigation team are working through this with some urgency.

โ€œI acknowledge them for coming forward, and I continue to ask anyone with additional information to get in touch.โ€

The victim:
Police are not yet in a position to formally release the victimโ€™s name.

โ€œWe are still working through the formal identification process with the Coronerโ€™s Office and are speaking to his family who live overseas,โ€ Detective Inspector Baldwin says.

โ€œThe family are still in the process of notifying loved ones of what has occurred.

โ€œItโ€™s the news no one should have to receive, so out of respect for them I wonโ€™t be releasing further information today.โ€

Police seeking sightings of vehicle of interest:
Police would still like any information on a black SUV that was at the scene and left at speed following the fatal attack.

โ€œThis vehicle came to a stop near the bus shelter, with at least two offenders exiting the vehicle,โ€ Detective Inspector Baldwin says.

โ€œThere is possibly a third offender and or other occupants may have been driving this vehicle at the time, and this is forming part of the investigation.โ€

The vehicle fled the scene at speed towards College Road.

Anyone who saw this vehicle around the St Johns area on Saturday night is asked to contact Police.

Please contact Police online or call 105 using the reference number 250419/9858.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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335 days ago

Workshop friendship blooms through ANZAC poppy project

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.

โ€œWeโ€™ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiersโ€™ chests which we will … View more
Rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.

โ€œWeโ€™ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiersโ€™ chests which we will place around the gardens and outside the resident lounge here,โ€ Roger says, agreeing that they will make a perfect backdrop for the villageโ€™s planned remembrance morning tea.

Click read more for the full story.

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335 days ago

Dryer (Midea)

Fatima from Howick

I have a broken dryer, if someone can use it for parts they are welcome to collect. Please contact me to make arrangements to collect.
Fatima

Free

348 days ago

Poll: If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.

If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.

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If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?
  • 60.1% Yes
    60.1% Complete
  • 39.3% No
    39.3% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
1377 votes
335 days ago

Could your social media cost you a job?

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

Could your social media cost you a job? It just might.

Employers often check a candidateโ€™s online presence as part of the hiring process โ€” and what they find can either strengthen or weaken your application.

Before applying for roles, take a moment to do a quick social media audit. … View more
Could your social media cost you a job? It just might.

Employers often check a candidateโ€™s online presence as part of the hiring process โ€” and what they find can either strengthen or weaken your application.

Before applying for roles, take a moment to do a quick social media audit. Hereโ€™s how:

โœ… Review your posts, retweets, and comments for anything offensive or unprofessional
โœ… Google yourself โ€” you might find old content or forgotten accounts
โœ… Check privacy settings on all active accounts and deactivate the ones you no longer use
โœ… Ask friends not to tag you in anything that wouldnโ€™t reflect well professionally

And remember โ€” social media can also be a powerful tool for your job search. Learn how to make it work for you here:
๐Ÿ”— www.cab.org.nz...

๐Ÿ“Œ Original post credit: Citizens Advice Bureau Auckland City

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340 days ago

Share your Easter moments with us

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We hope you have a wonderful long weekend!

Maybe you have done some Easter baking, created an Easter egg hunt or decorated the house Easter themed - whatever your plans, share a photo of your Easter weekend moments below.

You'll be in to win a $100 Prezzyยฎ card which you can spend on … View more
We hope you have a wonderful long weekend!

Maybe you have done some Easter baking, created an Easter egg hunt or decorated the house Easter themed - whatever your plans, share a photo of your Easter weekend moments below.

You'll be in to win a $100 Prezzyยฎ card which you can spend on chocolate, or whatever else your heart desires!

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336 days ago

Whoโ€™s your Local Business Hero?

Prospa

Behind every great community are small businesses with big hearts.

The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards celebrate the unsung heroes who do more than just business by bringing kindness, support, and joy to our neighbourhoods. Do you know a local business owner - or a member of the team - who … View more
Behind every great community are small businesses with big hearts.

The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards celebrate the unsung heroes who do more than just business by bringing kindness, support, and joy to our neighbourhoods. Do you know a local business owner - or a member of the team - who always goes the extra mile? Nominate them today and show your appreciation.

They could become New Zealandโ€™s next Local Business Hero and earn a well-deserved reward for their incredible community spirit - plus you could win great prizes too!
Nominate now

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336 days ago

Plum tree

David from Pakuranga Heights

Young plum tree. Elephant Ear. Dark red flesh, good for eating - fresh or stewed - or for jam. Can winter over in the pot or go into the ground straight away. $25 with pot, $20 without.

Price: $25

337 days ago

Emergency Dentist Open TOMORROW (21-04-2025)

Howick Dental Surgery

HI All

We are open tomorrow 21-04-2025 for Dental Emergencies only from 9:00am to 1:00pm. Feel free to get in touch at 095347465. Text:- 0211869305

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