Glen Eden, Auckland

825 days ago

Costco reveals petrol pricing as service station opens in West Auckland

Brian from New Lynn

The US giant will sell 91 for $2.50 per litre, 95 for $2.60 per litre and diesel for $2.10 per litre.
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The pricing is below the nearby Pak'nSave, whose service station is selling 91 for $2.69, 95 for $2.85 and diesel for $2.29 for the … View more
The US giant will sell 91 for $2.50 per litre, 95 for $2.60 per litre and diesel for $2.10 per litre.
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The pricing is below the nearby Pak'nSave, whose service station is selling 91 for $2.69, 95 for $2.85 and diesel for $2.29 for the supermarket's shoppers. according to Gaspy.
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Another close by service station, the Mobil in Don Buck Rd, had 91 for $2.73 and 95 for $2.91 this morning, while another local station, Challenge Massey, had 91 for $2.66 and 95 for $3.06.
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An annual membership costs $60 or $55 for business.
So far, the only way to register is to join a queue of up to 90 minutes at Costco's temporary admin office at Westgate, but the retailer says an online option is on the way.
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The first wave of cars came through at 9.20am.
The service station is opposite the $100m Costco store at Westgate, which the retailer's Australia-NZ boss Patrick Noone says will open in late August.
While a membership card can be used straight away, the clock won't start on the 12-month membership term until the store opens.
As in Australia, Costco is partnering with Mobil for petrol distribution.
Noone would not say how many people had bought Costco memberships, but said the figure was in the thousands.
In its recent report into supermarket competition, the Commerce Commission said, "Woolworths NZ [owner of Countdown] also told us that Costco is seen as a "destination shop" and that they have seen analysis from Australia suggesting that Costco stores have in-person catchment areas of approximately 25km."
That's for general shopping. Across the Tasman, a report for the New South Wales state government found Costco influenced petrol prices in a 5km radius around its stores.
Costco also plans stores in Wellington and Christchurch, subject to the performance of its Auckland operation.
Costco's 2021 annual report says its 636 service stations account for 9 per cent of its US$163 billion revenue worldwide (as of December 2021, Costco had 828 stores or "warehouses" as it calls them, including 677 in North America, 29 in the UK and 13 in Australia).
In Sydney, where there are three Costcos, the retailer typically sells for 10 to 20 cents per litre cheaper than other service stations (before loyalty programmes), according to Pricespy data.
A 2020 Houston Chronicle report said the giant retailer at times uses fuel as a "loss-leader", selling at 20c to 30c cheaper per gallon (3.7 litres) than traditional service stations to attract customers to the rest of its business. And in a March 11 article on the Ukraine crisis highlighting "cheap gas" at Costco and other big retailers, the Wall Street Journal said, "Big box retailers are counting on drawing in consumers with cheaper gasoline and then having them leave with an armful of groceries too."
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825 days ago

Let's Overcome any challenges in Maths with EMT

Sonia from

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825 days ago

Poll: Why aren't you switching power providers?

The Team from NZ Compare

The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why … View more
The weather is getting chilly, ya power is going to rise! So why are you sticking with the same plan and provider if it might be costing you MORE money?!

53.9% of Neighbours said they switched over 6 months ago and 33.6% said you have no idea when you last switched! We want to know why you're not switching power providers?

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Why aren't you switching power providers?
  • 32.6% Switching is too hard, I have enough to deal with!
    32.6% Complete
  • 23.7% I'm in a contract
    23.7% Complete
  • 43.8% I don't know where to find a better deal
    43.8% Complete
473 votes
825 days ago

French Toast

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.

This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with … View more
Our Foundation cooks prepared an all-time favorite, quick, and easy breakfast meal - French toast, a classic way of using up crusty bread.

This bread is softened in a batter of egg and milk, then pan-fried resulting in a golden-brown outside and fluffy inside. We like to serve this with caramelized banana, seasonal poached fruits…golden kiwifruit & blueberries today, whipped Chantilly cream.

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825 days ago

FREEDOM FURNITURE - CRITERON DESK + HUTCH - by Negotiation

Linda from Titirangi

Criterion Student Desk & Hutch purchased from Freedom Furniture in fantastic condition. We are reconfiguring this room & clearing everything out. Criterion being a very high quality brand & desk was around $895. Great for school studies.

Very solid desk & quite heavy, quality … View more
Criterion Student Desk & Hutch purchased from Freedom Furniture in fantastic condition. We are reconfiguring this room & clearing everything out. Criterion being a very high quality brand & desk was around $895. Great for school studies.

Very solid desk & quite heavy, quality made & has roller wheels at the bottom for easy movability.

Desk has lots of features & storage space for everything you could ever need. My son had his stereo as you can see in the middle area, but you could have a computer monitor in this space. Has pull out shelf directly in front for laptop/key pad or books. Has another pull out section at the side, storage at the bottom on both sides, room for rubbish bin & bags etc & larger items.

Top of desk has a swivel cavity in grey for pens & small stationery items or keys. Has a built in CD storage, & a great area at the top for boys or girls toys making it a great shelf for any items in the room.

All in all is a very comprehensive desk in fantastic condition.

Measurements are as follows:-

DESK::
Width - 1205 mm's
Depth - 600 mm's
Height - 770 mm's (Desk) - (total including Hutch & Desk) - 1385 mm's

HUTCH::
Width - 1180 mm's
Depth - 290 mm's
Height - 615 mm's

Negotiable

825 days ago

HOUSE CLEARANCE: Huge lot of Lego sets?

Markus from Green Bay

From a house clearance:

There are 9 sets in their separate plastic bags PLUS a large lot of unusual shapes and partly assembled bits that make me suspect these are a mix of sets (but I have no idea which ones) PLUS a lot of booklets which might or might not have relevance to the parts.

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From a house clearance:

There are 9 sets in their separate plastic bags PLUS a large lot of unusual shapes and partly assembled bits that make me suspect these are a mix of sets (but I have no idea which ones) PLUS a lot of booklets which might or might not have relevance to the parts.

Contactless pickup in Green Bay is much preferred though posting is possible. If you are outside Auckland then maybe a friend of yours in Auckland can do the pickup.

As I work from home anyway I'm home pretty much all the time, so just let me know a time you would like to come round.

I have a whole household and shed to clear - so please have a look at my other listings too!

Price: $199

825 days ago

Know a deserving neighbour?

Ashleigh from The Neighbourly Team

Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® … View more
Our winning Nice Neighbours have been featured across NZ in the local papers, maybe you've spotted these smiling faces...
If you have a nice neighbour who needs recognised for the little (or big!) things they do, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page and you could each get a $25 Prezzy® card - that sounds like morning tea to me!

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825 days ago

Don't miss NZ Gardener's newest collectible edition!

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning … View more
Hi neighbours,

It's time to sow your seeds and cut those flowers because NZ Gardener's new special edition is on-sale now!

The NZ Gardener team takes you through the seasons with advice on cutting fresh flowers 365 days of the year. Flick through the pages and find stunning photographs, step-by-step instructions on how to arrange bouquets and what to plant and when.

Get your copy where any good magazines are sold or buy online at Mags4Gifts.co.nz
BUY NOW

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825 days ago

The Cycle of Change.

Immerse Foster Care

Immerse provides Incourage, our new mum and baby service.

In our Incourage placements, we are able to bestow an assisted and semi-independent living arrangement inside one of our homes for babies and their mother’s.

Incourage provides a therapeutic environment for babies that are at risk … View more
Immerse provides Incourage, our new mum and baby service.

In our Incourage placements, we are able to bestow an assisted and semi-independent living arrangement inside one of our homes for babies and their mother’s.

Incourage provides a therapeutic environment for babies that are at risk of entering the care system to remain with their birth mothers. In our live-in foster homes, mum & baby receive a 24/7 wraparound service. Together with Immerse and other specialist services, Mum is supported to understand attachment, trauma, and to overcome addictions, while still caring for her baby. Make a difference, contact us today.
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829 days ago

World Book Day

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2022, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure, and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration… View more
World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2022, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure, and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

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826 days ago

Can You Candidate? You Can.

The Team from Auckland Council

Interested in becoming a candidate in our local elections 2022?

Join one of our online information sessions to hear why you should stand and what’s involved.

Find out more by clicking on 'Read More'.

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826 days ago

Child sSafety sliding lock

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

Brand new 2 x safety locks

Negotiable

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855 days ago

Has Leo Molloy posed more questions than answers?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, Leo Molloy has his mayoral campaign rolling, but how will he fund a long list of ideas he has? Read the story below.

827 days ago

Dishwasher cutlery rack

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

3 x cutlery racks

Negotiable

841 days ago

Be storm ready this winter

The Team from Auckland Council

With Cyclone Fili coming our way, check out (by clicking on 'Read More') our useful tips to prepare for a storm and general maintenance tips to reduce flood risk on properties with streams.

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