Flat Bush, Auckland

Bulk linen duvet covers, inners, sheets

Angaline from Takanini

Bulk linen duvet covers, inners sheets suitable from single to queen size beds.

Will need of a wash as being in storage.

Containers and rack not included

Pickup Takanini

Price: $60

Auckland Harbour Bridge Lane Closure

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

Hi neighbours, a heads up that lanes 1 & 2 (northbound clip-on lanes) will be closed for maintenance work and safety upgrades from 26 December 2021 to 9 January 2022.

Curran Road on-ramp will be closed, detour to Fanshawe Street on-ramp will be signposted.

Stafford Road off-ramp will … View moreHi neighbours, a heads up that lanes 1 & 2 (northbound clip-on lanes) will be closed for maintenance work and safety upgrades from 26 December 2021 to 9 January 2022.

Curran Road on-ramp will be closed, detour to Fanshawe Street on-ramp will be signposted.

Stafford Road off-ramp will only be open to emergency services, detour to Onewa Road off-ramp will be signposted.

We’ll be keeping three lanes in both directions open but expect delays in your journey. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

The team at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Find out more

Is your pet feeling festive?

Christmas Pets

We want to see your pets (big or small) ready for the silly season. They could be donning their Christmas day get-up, curled up in wrapping paper, attacking the tree - or just sitting like a 'good boy' in front of it.

By sharing a picture on our Christmas Pets page, you could … View moreWe want to see your pets (big or small) ready for the silly season. They could be donning their Christmas day get-up, curled up in wrapping paper, attacking the tree - or just sitting like a 'good boy' in front of it.

By sharing a picture on our Christmas Pets page, you could be in to win one of ten $100 PetDirect.co.nz vouchers.

Don’t have a pet? No trouble; photos of Christmassy houseplants, soft toys or family members are also entirely welcome. Find out more

Garden help

Vik from Takanini

Hi, I need help with my garden…small things like digging and potting the plants, adding the mulch etc. let me know if anyone would be interested. Happy to pay around $25 hourly rate. Thank you.

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES:

Ole from Takanini

THE LAST STRAW
It’s Christmas break at the McDonald house, but silent nights—and days—are nowhere to be found. With the children constantly bickering, pretty packages and a sweet-smelling tree do not come close to filling the McDonald home with the true spirit of the first Christmas. Then … View moreTHE LAST STRAW
It’s Christmas break at the McDonald house, but silent nights—and days—are nowhere to be found. With the children constantly bickering, pretty packages and a sweet-smelling tree do not come close to filling the McDonald home with the true spirit of the first Christmas. Then Mom remembers an old tradition of building a soft bed for Baby Jesus one straw at a time. Each time someone secretly does something nice for another family member, he or she gets to add a single straw to the manger. Soon the children’s quarreling and negative feelings subside and the homemade crib is overflowing. But for one family member, a required act of kindness becomes more that he can take.
Inspired by a true story and filled with both heart and humor, “The Last Straw” may forever change the way your family celebrates Christmas.

Watch tonight - Saturday at 8pm on Hope Channel
Freeview Channel 27 and Sky Channel 204
View more: www.hopechannel.nz...

Make a kid’s Christmas

Variety – the Children’s Charity

In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen.

Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.

“I’ll only eat dinner… View moreIn neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen.

Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.

“I’ll only eat dinner 2-3 times a week so that the children have enough food. This is very stressful… a lot of crying and minimal sleep.” 

Food insecurity is the everyday reality for 98.8% of the families Variety helps.

Please donate today to provide grocery support for families like Melody’s this Christmas. Donate now

Ready for summer fun!

Visit Auckland

Register for your chance to receive an Auckland activity voucher. 100,000 up for grabs! Learn more

Give generously to help rangatahi overcome life’s obstacles.

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Auckland

Our rangatahi need your support! We empower young people to reach their full potential through programmes that focus on building self-confidence, life skills and a healthy lifestyle. Your donation helps them overcome life’s obstacles, so please donate generously.

Interested in providing training-workshops or capacity-building courses?

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Building capacity is at the heart of community development and community empowerment. When communities are well organised, inclusive, influential and cohesive they create a positive environment for people to enjoy a good quality of life.

As part of MECOSS' work to increase the capacity of … View moreBuilding capacity is at the heart of community development and community empowerment. When communities are well organised, inclusive, influential and cohesive they create a positive environment for people to enjoy a good quality of life.

As part of MECOSS' work to increase the capacity of individuals and groups working at a community level in Manukau East, we are keen to open up channels for them to access development opportunities.

If you're interested in providing training-workshops or capacity-building courses to enrich voluntary or not-for-profit community groups and social enterprise organisations, or you'd like to suggest a course you'd like to see MECOSS consider running, please email lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz

Zinnia pinecone wreath

The Team from Resene ColorShop Manukau

Turn tradition on its head and make a summery Christmas wreath by transforming pine cones into heat-loving zinnias using Resene paint colours.

Find out how to create your own.

STUDY ENGLISH WITH CONFIDENCE

TWOA

Step up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.

We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five … View moreStep up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.

We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five campuses (Queen Street, Albany, Botany, Mangere and New Lynn).

We have classes in the morning, afternoon (3 days per week) and Evening.

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Semester A 2022

- 19 weeks , Full Time
- Starting date: Monday, 28 February 2022
- Mid-term break: 19 -22 April 2022
- Finishing date: Friday, 8 July 2022

For more information visit www.dynaspeak.ac.nz or
Email:courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz Know more

Moving to a retirement village?

Public Trust

"This is the start of a new stage of life for many people, and there are lots of changes that go with it. As you embark on this new journey, it's important to create or review your will as your assets change and, more often than not, your will needs to be updated to reflect any … View more"This is the start of a new stage of life for many people, and there are lots of changes that go with it. As you embark on this new journey, it's important to create or review your will as your assets change and, more often than not, your will needs to be updated to reflect any changes." Greg Coyne Principal Trustee in Nelson had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently as part of our Later Life campaign.

We can deliver or you can contactless pick-up from Pukekohe based Farrells Nurseries in level 3

John Farrell Nurseries

PIP & STONE FRUIT - $50 each
All trees will fruits this coming season
All supersize 3 years old trees

HEDGES - NATIVES - SPECIMENS
2 years old - $10 each
3 years old - $30 each

INSTANT TREES - $65 each
3 years old including Evergreens, Autumn colours, Weeping/Japanese Maples, … View morePIP & STONE FRUIT - $50 each
All trees will fruits this coming season
All supersize 3 years old trees

HEDGES - NATIVES - SPECIMENS
2 years old - $10 each
3 years old - $30 each

INSTANT TREES - $65 each
3 years old including Evergreens, Autumn colours, Weeping/Japanese Maples, Flowering Magnolias/Cherries

Support Local and Order 092388606 Now!

contact / email us now contactus@farrellsnurseries.co.nz
Follow Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FarrellsNurseries/. Contact us

We’re closed for the holidays

Vision College

It’s that time of year again!

Our campuses are closed from the 17th of December and reopen again on the 17th of January. You can still email us at hello@vision.ac.nz or leave us a voicemail on 0800 834 834. Our team will be back to answer any calls and enquiries from the 5th of January, and we… View moreIt’s that time of year again!

Our campuses are closed from the 17th of December and reopen again on the 17th of January. You can still email us at hello@vision.ac.nz or leave us a voicemail on 0800 834 834. Our team will be back to answer any calls and enquiries from the 5th of January, and we will be open to visitors again from the 17th.

We can’t wait to see you all again in the new year!

Happy holidays from the team at Vision College 😊 Find out more

GARAGE SALE - SATURDAY 18TH - 8 AM

Melanie from East Tamaki

12 Redcastle Drive, East Tamaki
Yard Sale actually because most of stuff will be outside so Covid safe
Massive sale at very cheap prices
Art and Craft supplies: quality art books – blank canvases – beeswax for carving plus much more
China: glasses – plates – serving dishes – trays – … View more12 Redcastle Drive, East Tamaki
Yard Sale actually because most of stuff will be outside so Covid safe
Massive sale at very cheap prices
Art and Craft supplies: quality art books – blank canvases – beeswax for carving plus much more
China: glasses – plates – serving dishes – trays – some great quality stuff
Christmas: Tree – decorations – gifts
Clothing: heaps of quality clothing mostly plus sizes – pants – tops – skirts – dresses – scarves – shoes
Furniture: bookcases – trestle tables – ladder shelving – Lift chair
Homewares: mops – brooms – storage – iron – ironing board – blender etc
Kids: Toys – bikes – games – LEGO – puzzles - books
Kitchen: appliances – plastics – pots and pans – storage
Ornaments: quirky and lovely – something to suit everyone
Outdoors: Tools – lots of pots – hose reel – gas cylinder - ornaments – sculptures - plants
Soft Furnishings: Cushions – blankets – duvets – pillows – sheet sets

And so many other things I cannot begin to list.

Pretty much anything an 83 year old woman with impeccable taste would have collected over her lifetime. Unfortunately Mum has had to move into a rest home now.