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1697 days ago

The Great NZ Santa Run

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🙏🏼 We would like to thank each and everyone that took part or helped to make this year's The Great NZ Santa Run a huge success! 🎅🏼

#YouthDevelopment #GraemeDingleFoundation #Leadership #TheGreatNZSantaRun

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1698 days ago

Auckland bus suspension: What you need to know

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

More than 70,000 daily bus trips could be affected by a suspension dealt to hundreds of NZ Bus drivers across Auckland. The suspension comes after tensions between NZ Bus and union members as they tried to settle on a new collective agreement regarding pay and work hours. Union members had been … View moreMore than 70,000 daily bus trips could be affected by a suspension dealt to hundreds of NZ Bus drivers across Auckland. The suspension comes after tensions between NZ Bus and union members as they tried to settle on a new collective agreement regarding pay and work hours. Union members had been declining bus fares from passengers, and planned to do so until Christmas before the suspension began. Now drivers will go without pay until Christmas Eve.
NZ Bus' biggest area is central Auckland, all of the Link services, and those serving the main isthmus arterials to eastern suburbs and along Mt Eden, Dominion and Sandringham Roads, as well as some to the outer west and northwest, and on the North Shore.
How has the bus driver suspension affected you? Let us know in the comments.

1698 days ago

"Tis the season to support local"

Ecomailbox

“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?

Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, … View more
“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a central directory of locally-made, ethically-produced and upcycled gift ideas?

Well, hold the phone - Makers & Local by Ecomailbox have done exactly this, and it’s EPIC! There’s gifts broken into categories, DIY ideas, an eco advent calendar, social enterprises to support, low-waste gift wrapping inspo, and even gorgeous must-see beaches to explore over summer.

Plus 24 of NZ’s eco bloggers have shared their tips for a Merry Mindful Christmas. From great crafty activities, DIY gifts & acts of kindness to celebrate the festive month of December more mindfully and sustainably.

Read more in the Makers & Local guide now.
Read the guide

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1698 days ago

Is your computer slow?

Evan from Farm Cove

If your computer is getting a little slow but is only a few years old don't go and buy a new one yet. A simple upgrade of replacing its hard drive could save you a lot of money and bring the computer's speed up to where it was or even better with a solid state hard drive. If compatible … View moreIf your computer is getting a little slow but is only a few years old don't go and buy a new one yet. A simple upgrade of replacing its hard drive could save you a lot of money and bring the computer's speed up to where it was or even better with a solid state hard drive. If compatible which most are my promise is then to have everything exactly as you had it. From bookmarks, installed programs to all of your emails and contacts will be there afterwards, right down to the desktop background and windows settings it will be exactly the same all just on a much better and faster hard drive.

These new hard drives are much more reliable and shock resistant than the older type of hard drive. They can take knocks that would instantly destroy the older type even while copying files. The other danger with your old hard drive is that it is slowly wearing itself out. leaving your data at risk. One of the first signs of an aging hard drive before it goes completely and costing a lot of money to get the data back (can be over $1000 for this type of specialty recovery service)

So give me a call and lets get some speed and peace of mind back.
Evan Woodroffe 022 6242 172 EvanITguy@gmail.com
Late hours available too

1698 days ago

Two Free guinea pigs to go

Cecilia from Botany Downs

Hi dear. I’m giving away my two lovely guinea pigs, one is creamy color and another is black. They are 6 month old, healthy and no bugs. The reason I’m giving them away is my family is always away to overseas, so it’s became hard to keep them. I’m also giving away their big bag of Foods and… View moreHi dear. I’m giving away my two lovely guinea pigs, one is creamy color and another is black. They are 6 month old, healthy and no bugs. The reason I’m giving them away is my family is always away to overseas, so it’s became hard to keep them. I’m also giving away their big bag of Foods and bedding.

Please contact my on my mobile: 0212880923 Cecilia
Pick up only at Botany Auckland!

Free

1701 days ago

Hazy weekend for New Zealand.. again

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hazy skies caused by the tragic Australian bush fires are set to linger this weekend.
Northwesterly winds have blown a hazy plume of smoke across the Tasman Sea, and while it has mostly affected the South Island in recent weeks, it has moved up the country.
The "robust plume" is expected… View more
Hazy skies caused by the tragic Australian bush fires are set to linger this weekend.
Northwesterly winds have blown a hazy plume of smoke across the Tasman Sea, and while it has mostly affected the South Island in recent weeks, it has moved up the country.
The "robust plume" is expected to head to the South Island late on Saturday.
The haze has been causing a yellowish-orange, hue at sunset, making for some sweet sunset photos. Share your photos in the comments!
(Our photo is of the sun setting over the Waitākere Ranges, taken by visual journalist Ricky Wilson.)

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1699 days ago

High Tea with an Asian twist!

Sachie's Kitchen

Sachie’s Kitchen is launching a brand new High Tea event with an Asian twist.

Your group will enjoy our unique selection of high tea delicacies and brewed teas.

Join in the creative fun as you prepare and assemble some delightful dishes to complete a three-tier high tea platter for you all … View more
Sachie’s Kitchen is launching a brand new High Tea event with an Asian twist.

Your group will enjoy our unique selection of high tea delicacies and brewed teas.

Join in the creative fun as you prepare and assemble some delightful dishes to complete a three-tier high tea platter for you all to enjoy!

Perfect for Hen’s Parties, Birthday Parties and Baby Showers!

Duration: 2 hours
Pax: 12 - 60ppl (off-site location available)
Price: $79 pp with tea or $89 pp including a glass of bubbles
Find out more

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1699 days ago

Duckling looking for its mother

Barbara from Cockle Bay

We had a duck Mumma and her nine ducklings taking up residence in our backyard at the bottom of Bledisloe Street. All ok the first day, but last night something must have attacked her as there was a commotion, and this morning there was one single duckling swimming in our pool. Is there a duck … View moreWe had a duck Mumma and her nine ducklings taking up residence in our backyard at the bottom of Bledisloe Street. All ok the first day, but last night something must have attacked her as there was a commotion, and this morning there was one single duckling swimming in our pool. Is there a duck mother with some quite small ducklings anywhere in Bledisloe Street, Paparoa Road or even West View Court, Culver Terrace area? Please contact me so that we can reunite them.

1699 days ago

Explore our beautiful and spacious apartments at Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Located close to Botany town centre on Chapel Road, the village features architecturally designed independent apartments, serviced apartments, and a care centre, that are all set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens.

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1699 days ago

Are you up to speed with the bus disruptions ?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, One third of Auckland's bus services are cancelled today, with no end in sight to the suspension of NZBus drivers. If you want to get up to speed on what's going on. Read the story below :

1700 days ago

Celebrate the launch of two new Readers Tours with TV Guide!

The Team from Readers Tours

For over three decades, Readers Tours has been taking our loyal readers on unforgettable journeys exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand’s hidden gems.

The much loved North and South Island Journeys are back for 2020, along with the launch of two new escapes in both the NorthView more
For over three decades, Readers Tours has been taking our loyal readers on unforgettable journeys exploring the rich history and culture of New Zealand’s hidden gems.

The much loved North and South Island Journeys are back for 2020, along with the launch of two new escapes in both the North and South Island. These new shorter escapes are the perfect length of time for those adventurous seniors who want a taste of the spectacular excursions and sights our country has to offer.

To celebrate the launch of our brand new tours, our friends at TV Guide and Neighbourly are giving away a year’s subscription for TV Guide to one lucky adventurer!

All you have to do is tell us a New Zealand destination you would love to visit via this link and you'll be in the draw to win!

Entries close 19th December 2019.
Go into win

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1700 days ago

Are you a winner this time?

SIX60 Tour

We’re giving away more of our double passes to the SIX60 Saturdays tour! We’ve drawn another 10 members to go to the regional concerts in Whangarei, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Lower Hutt, and Dunedin.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your … View more
We’re giving away more of our double passes to the SIX60 Saturdays tour! We’ve drawn another 10 members to go to the regional concerts in Whangarei, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Lower Hutt, and Dunedin.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here).

We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
See the winners!

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1700 days ago

Brand new in box Parmco 600mm Gas Hob, 3 Burner + Wok (5.1KW Wok Burner), Stainless Steel

Jamshed from Half Moon Bay

Brand new in box Parmco 600mm Gas Hob, 3 Burner + Wok (5.1KW Wok Burner), Stainless Steel

feel free to make an offer ......

Brand new in box still unopened. Was for original renovation plan but went for another bigger option and hence this has sat in garage for ages now ...not sure of warranty… View more
Brand new in box Parmco 600mm Gas Hob, 3 Burner + Wok (5.1KW Wok Burner), Stainless Steel

feel free to make an offer ......

Brand new in box still unopened. Was for original renovation plan but went for another bigger option and hence this has sat in garage for ages now ...not sure of warranty or receipt . Please buy only if acceptable.

Original price was clise to $600 plus i think....selling cheap as is if acceptable.
No silly offers please .
Pickup half moon bay area , off bucklands beach area.

www.parmco.co.nz...

Negotiable

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