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169 days ago

Receive a skincare gift with your NZ House & Garden subscription this September

NZ House & Garden

Help your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!

Treat yourself to a … View more
Help your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!

Treat yourself to a beautiful magazine subscription and a self-care ritual, all in one.

From the team at Mags4Gifts

*T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 200 people who subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years between August 25 - September 21, 2025.
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170 days ago

Public Meeting - Meet the Hibiscus and Bays and Upper Harbour candidates and Alabny Ward - in the local Council elections 2025

Training and Communications Coordinator from Auckland North Community and Development Inc. (ANCAD)

Meet the candidates for the Hibiscus & Bays and Upper Harbour local boards and the Albany Ward in the Auckland Council elections 2025.

Meet and hear from local candidates. Know the candidates positions on the issues. Make well-informed decisions when voting in this year's local … View more
Meet the candidates for the Hibiscus & Bays and Upper Harbour local boards and the Albany Ward in the Auckland Council elections 2025.

Meet and hear from local candidates. Know the candidates positions on the issues. Make well-informed decisions when voting in this year's local elections.

This event is hosted and organised by ANCAD; serving communities since 1974.

Date: Thursday September 18

Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm (light supper served from 6pm to 6.30pm)

Venue: Venue: Marist North Harbour Rugby Clubrooms, Stadium Drive, Albany

Register here for capacity and catering purposes events.humanitix.com...

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180 days ago

Lemon Season: Got any ideas?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and … View more
It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and maintenance

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171 days ago

Welcome to Spring. It's a good time for planting.

Gabrielle Elborough from

Welcome to Spring. It's a good time for planting.
Call Gabrielle today. 021 257 5018
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#mairangibay #campbellsbay #murraysbay #rothesaybay #castorbay #torbay #milfordbeach #totaravale #sunnynook #forresthill #pinehill #brownsbay #albany #oteha #unsworthheights #takapuna … View more
Welcome to Spring. It's a good time for planting.
Call Gabrielle today. 021 257 5018
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#mairangibay #campbellsbay #murraysbay #rothesaybay #castorbay #torbay #milfordbeach #totaravale #sunnynook #forresthill #pinehill #brownsbay #albany #oteha #unsworthheights #takapuna #northshorehomenz #eastcoastbays #sellwithgabrielle #buywithgabrielle #barfootmairangi #barfootmairangibay

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177 days ago

🏋️‍♀️ Help us exercise our brains!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
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We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
Inspire us in the comments below ...

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171 days ago

Plasma can help treat someone’s liver failure

NZ Blood

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 more
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 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.
Book to donate

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172 days ago

Share your strawberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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172 days ago

Sunset Road Family Doctors – Now Welcoming New Patients!

At Sunset Road Family Doctors, we're proud to support our local community with high-quality, compassionate care for the whole whānau — from little ones to grandparents.

✅ Experienced, caring GPs and nurses
✅ Convenient Sunnynook location & easy online booking
✅ Women’s … View more
At Sunset Road Family Doctors, we're proud to support our local community with high-quality, compassionate care for the whole whānau — from little ones to grandparents.

✅ Experienced, caring GPs and nurses
✅ Convenient Sunnynook location & easy online booking
✅ Women’s health, men’s health, immunisations, check-ups & more

Whether you're new to the area, haven’t seen a doctor in a while, or just want a fresh start — we’d love to welcome you.

GP consultation fees for registered patients:

Effective from 28th July 2025:
Ages 14–17 years: Now $50.00
Ages 18+ years: Now $62.00

Find us at: 3/317 Sunset Road, Sunnynook, Auckland
Call: 09 478 2878
Enrol online: alexapi.medtechglobal.com...

Your health is our priority — let’s take the first step together.

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172 days ago

Varicose Veins Slowing You Down?

Vein Centre

New Zealands first dedicated Varicose Vein Clinic Specialising in Non-Surgical, walk in, walk out treatments No GP Referral Needed!

Don’t let painful, swollen, or unsightly veins affect your daily life. Whether you're dealing with throbbing aches, night cramps, swelling, or visible … View more
New Zealands first dedicated Varicose Vein Clinic Specialising in Non-Surgical, walk in, walk out treatments No GP Referral Needed!

Don’t let painful, swollen, or unsightly veins affect your daily life. Whether you're dealing with throbbing aches, night cramps, swelling, or visible varicose veins, our expert team is here to help.

At The Vein Centre, we specialise exclusively in vein treatments, no distractions, no GP referral required, just fast, effective care tailored to you. Regain comfort and confidence in your legs with the latest minimally invasive treatments.

212 Wairau Road, Glenfield
09 444 5858
info@theveincentre.co.nz
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173 days ago

Mechanic Job

Sebastian from Glenfield

Hi all, my name is Sebastian Madrid. I am a young mechanic, and I am looking for a part time job in the Automotive Mechanic industry, if any of you know a place that needs a part time employee around Auckland, please let me know. (I would much prefer as close to the North Shore as possible).
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Hi all, my name is Sebastian Madrid. I am a young mechanic, and I am looking for a part time job in the Automotive Mechanic industry, if any of you know a place that needs a part time employee around Auckland, please let me know. (I would much prefer as close to the North Shore as possible).
Thanks!!

173 days ago

The Great debate

Alison Chamberlain from Rotary North Harbour

Two great schools, Rangitoto College and Takapuna Grammar are vying for the prestigious David Nottage Memorial Cup. Will cup holders Rangitoto retain the cup or will Takapuna Grammar win the day. The school teams will be joined by well-known identities Dr Wayne Mapp and Kevin McCaffrey.
Join … View more
Two great schools, Rangitoto College and Takapuna Grammar are vying for the prestigious David Nottage Memorial Cup. Will cup holders Rangitoto retain the cup or will Takapuna Grammar win the day. The school teams will be joined by well-known identities Dr Wayne Mapp and Kevin McCaffrey.
Join us at the Barfoot and Thompson Netball Centre on Friday September 5 at 4pm for the coin toss and entertainment. The debate commences at 5.15 $20 for adults. Gold coin for students.

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173 days ago

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

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 more
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 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.
Find out more

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179 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: We found a purrr-fect band-aid to stress

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Needing some ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) to calm your nerves? Visit an artificial purr-engine!

Use the sliders on the site to change whether the purr is a sleepy purr or an excited purr.

We hope this link brings a smile!

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174 days ago

Wool carpet

Lindsay from Rothesay Bay

Unused oatmeal wool loop pile carpet.
Don’t know the length. 1520mm wide.

Free

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175 days ago

1.9m Rola Desk on casters

Lindsay from Rothesay Bay

Great condition. Moving to small house. Must go. Free to good home!

Free

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