Grey Lynn, Auckland

32" LED/LCD TV

Jazmine from Auckland Central

Second hand TV
SONIQ brand
Comes with remote
Pick up from Grafton
32" size
Looking for quick sale due to relocation

Price: $150

Queen Mattress + Bed Frame

Jazmine from Auckland Central

Second hand queen size bed and mattress in great condition
2 years old
Pick up from Grafton
Looking for quick sale due to relocation

Price: $300

Christmas isn’t cancelled

Christmas Box

For many Kiwi families this Christmas is going to be tougher than ever - but there’s a way to help.

You can help to make Christmas a reality for families in need for every $30 donated, Christmas Box will provide a box full of essentials and Christmas treats to families in need and bring a … View moreFor many Kiwi families this Christmas is going to be tougher than ever - but there’s a way to help.

You can help to make Christmas a reality for families in need for every $30 donated, Christmas Box will provide a box full of essentials and Christmas treats to families in need and bring a little certainty to those struggling right now. Sponsor a Christmas Box today. Know more

Explore the mighty Waikato this summer

Hamilton Waikato Tourism

Soak up the sun this summer in the mighty Waikato. With so much to see and do, from Middle-earth movie magic and tonnes of family friendly fun to underground wonders, the bohemian coastal town of Raglan, gourmet delights and much more….

Check out the top 10 activities on offer in the Waikato … View moreSoak up the sun this summer in the mighty Waikato. With so much to see and do, from Middle-earth movie magic and tonnes of family friendly fun to underground wonders, the bohemian coastal town of Raglan, gourmet delights and much more….

Check out the top 10 activities on offer in the Waikato and start planning your summer adventure. Find out more

Free BBQ

Peter from Sandringham

I have a pre loved BBQ that is looking for a home. I want to give it away.

Free

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

The latest issue of our Seniors Newsletter is here. In this issue we discuss ways to stay hydrated over summer, catch up with a 73 year old fish scientist, discuss health insurance, plus much more!

Read it here now: bit.ly...

New NZQA Micro-Credentials

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

We shine the light on the best New Zealand has to offer in terms of fresh ingredients, transformed into outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines and beverages, our spectacular scenery captured by so many memorable tourism experiences, yet as nation, we still struggle to understand and tell this … View moreWe shine the light on the best New Zealand has to offer in terms of fresh ingredients, transformed into outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines and beverages, our spectacular scenery captured by so many memorable tourism experiences, yet as nation, we still struggle to understand and tell this story.

With NZQA approval for 13 micro-credentials, the New Zealand School Food and Wine hopes to inspire and attract new people to jobs in hospitality, wine and tourism and also enhance wider community understanding of our food and beverage story.

We export food and wine to the world, yet pride in this achievement is often lacking by our own communities.

There is a crisis right now because job-seekers, including school leavers, are being pushed into other industries especially the building trades. There is a perfect storm of government incentives paid to employers, along with negative counsel from career advisors and families warning young people off seeking careers in hospitality and tourism. This is resulting in a critical lack of workers.

In developing this suite of short, part-time micro-credentials that range from classic cooking to food and beverage history to food costing and digital marketing, we are seeking to inspire people to dip their toes into our sector, even if they are currently working or studying elsewhere.

In addition, these micro-credentials enable people already employed to develop new skills and craft new talents but to also signal that this career pathways is valid, diverse and on-going. Just look at our food heros, like Peter Gordon and Annabel Langbein, now in their 60s, with a tremendous backstory.
From the various lockdowns, we know that people find joy in cooking and that people are curious to develop new talents in the kitchen; that wine and cocktails are cool and fun; that an important part of any tourism destination is the food and beverage offering whether as a winery cellar door experience or paddock to plate cuisine.

Online Options
Online study options are embedded in many of the short programmes, enabling people from around the country to study about New Zealand wine or learn how to write an electronic newsletter or find out more about our food history.
The micro-credentials are equally suitable for the consumer; the food and wine lover who just wants to learn more. In building broader community understanding and respect for the food and beverage culture of Aotearoa-New Zealand, inevitably we will see more people attracted to work in our sector. That is the shared goal of these new programmes.

Have Your Say: Draft Regional Parks Management Plan

The Team from Auckland Council

We would like your feedback to help finalise the draft plan in 2022, providing the best guidance possible for our precious regional parks for the next decade.

📅 Consultation open from 10 December 2021 to 4 March 2022.

ℹ️ Have Your Say by clicking on 'Read More'.

Deck your halls

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Hang your stockings with pride this year by making these simple yet beautiful hangers using Resene Touch Wood wood stain and Resene White.

Find out how to create your own.

Is your property climate resilient?

Climate Insights

Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

To get a comfortable, efficient, durable home you will need to consider a changing climate. Wind, rain, temperature, humidity, fire risk, sea-level changes can all influence how you and your family … View moreFind out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

To get a comfortable, efficient, durable home you will need to consider a changing climate. Wind, rain, temperature, humidity, fire risk, sea-level changes can all influence how you and your family enjoy your property.

The Climate Insights property report is a great place to start when buying, renting or investing in a house. Download your Property Climate Risk Report

Busting the Common myths on creating a will

Public Trust

Stewart Harvey, Principal Trustee at Public Trust Waikato, says "seizing the moment" is essential so things aren't left to chance - and it's easier than you think. Stewart had a chat with Stuff.co.nz recently, check out the article in the link below.

BUY XMAS TREES & EAT WELL!

Poppa from Grey Lynn

Poppa Jim's Xmas Trees is excited to announce that Ripe Deli - our neighbor on Richmond Rd, has generously provided a prize for our Tree Decorating Competition! All you have to do is upload a photo of your decorated tree to our Facebook page and be in to win ALL THREE Ripe Cook Books!

… View morePoppa Jim's Xmas Trees is excited to announce that Ripe Deli - our neighbor on Richmond Rd, has generously provided a prize for our Tree Decorating Competition! All you have to do is upload a photo of your decorated tree to our Facebook page and be in to win ALL THREE Ripe Cook Books!

Thanks for getting into the Xmas spirit Ripe!

www.facebook.com...

Real Xmas Trees at 19 Clifton Rd, Herne Bay - Cara's Christmas Trees

Cara from Herne Bay

We have a nice range of smaller Xmas trees in for today. Prices from $40 up to $65. Approx. 4 1/2 - 6 1/2 ft
Open from 8am - 7.30pm
We trim the cut end for you on purchase.
Cinco Xmas trees stands $50

Kāpiti Ice Cream New Mission Bay Store

Kāpiti Ice Cream

Hi Neighbours – Summer is here! And we have a new Kāpiti Ice Cream store in Mission Bay. Come down tomorrow for our grand opening (10th December).

To celebrate we have this great launch deal running between 3pm – 9pm.

Buy any Kāpiti scoop ice cream and get one Free!

That’s right … View moreHi Neighbours – Summer is here! And we have a new Kāpiti Ice Cream store in Mission Bay. Come down tomorrow for our grand opening (10th December).

To celebrate we have this great launch deal running between 3pm – 9pm.

Buy any Kāpiti scoop ice cream and get one Free!

That’s right neighbours, invite your friends and family down and enjoy some delicious NZ made Kāpiti Ice Cream on the beach here at Mission Bay this summer! 61 Tamaki drive Mission Bay Find out more

The pitfalls of financing assets through a dealer

Speirs Finance

Dealers or sellers of capital equipment will often offer you a finance solution when you are looking to buy their gear – while this can provide you with the benefit of dealing with less people it may also mean that you end up with a finance structure that is not optimal for your business and that… View moreDealers or sellers of capital equipment will often offer you a finance solution when you are looking to buy their gear – while this can provide you with the benefit of dealing with less people it may also mean that you end up with a finance structure that is not optimal for your business and that could be detrimental to cash flow.

In most cases Dealers are generally offering finance as a tool to sell you one of their assets – offering finance enables them to retain control of the sale, stop the buyer from going to a competitor dealer for a similar bit of gear, and reduce purchasing barriers. In many cases it will provide additional income from the finance, or in the event of discounted interest rates, reduce the discount they would normally have to provide on the asset being purchased.