Hillsborough, Auckland

20 days ago

Pinhole Photography Workshop

Highwic from Highwic - Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Sunday 15th June, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Cost: $120pp (adults). Includes materials. Bookings essential.

Join us for a special one-day workshop at Highwic with Jenny Tomlin on Sunday 15th June to learn how to take a pinhole photograph. Using the beautiful historic home and grounds as a backdrop, … View more
Sunday 15th June, 10.30am – 3.30pm
Cost: $120pp (adults). Includes materials. Bookings essential.

Join us for a special one-day workshop at Highwic with Jenny Tomlin on Sunday 15th June to learn how to take a pinhole photograph. Using the beautiful historic home and grounds as a backdrop, you’ll make your own camera, take photos, and process them on site.

This workshop is aimed at adults, and the cost covers everything you need.

Pinhole photographer Jenny Tomlin will have a small selection of her photographs, and the containers used to take them, on display and free to visit in the Highwic Billiard House from 29th May – 14th June.


Places are very limited and bookings essential. For more information contact: highwic@heritage.co.nz or book at on Eventbrite jenny-tomlin-pinhole-photography.eventbrite.co.nz...

Part of the Auckland Festival of Photography.

Contact details:
Highwic
40 Gillies Ave, Newmarket, Auckland
Ph: 09 524 5729
Email: highwic@heritage.co.nz

21 days ago

A time to be vigilant

The team from Netsafe

It's tax return time. Scammers are impersonating Inland Revenue (IR) - and even the Police to steal personal information and money.

They may contact you by email, text, or phone, claiming:
🔹 You're owed a tax refund and must provide your bank details to receive it.
🔹 You owe… View more
It's tax return time. Scammers are impersonating Inland Revenue (IR) - and even the Police to steal personal information and money.

They may contact you by email, text, or phone, claiming:
🔹 You're owed a tax refund and must provide your bank details to receive it.
🔹 You owe tax and need to pay immediately to avoid legal trouble.

How to stay safe:
✅ Don’t click on links in emails or texts - log in to your myIR account directly.
✅ Check the sender - official IRD emails always end in @ird.govt.nz.
✅ Be cautious with texts - IRD only sends messages from four-digit codes, not
regular phone numbers.

Learn more about protecting yourself from tax scams:
netsafe.org.nz...

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21 days ago

Reusable nappies

Nadine from Onehunga

Does anyone still use reusable nappies, like fudgy pants?

Negotiable

21 days ago

Getting your flu jab

Brian from Mount Roskill

Getting a yearly flu vaccine is a great defence against catching the flu virus and it is FREE if you’re 65 or older.
As you get older, your immune system gets weaker. This means you're at higher risk of catching flu and developing complications such as pneumonia even if you feel fit and … View more
Getting a yearly flu vaccine is a great defence against catching the flu virus and it is FREE if you’re 65 or older.
As you get older, your immune system gets weaker. This means you're at higher risk of catching flu and developing complications such as pneumonia even if you feel fit and healthy.
The flu isn’t just a common cold. It can be serious and make people very sick. In severe cases it can mean a hospital stay – particularly if you’re over 65 or have an ongoing medical condition, such as heart disease or diabetes.
You can get your free flu vaccine at your healthcare provider or many local pharmacies. To book visit BookMyVaccine.nz or call 0800 28 29 26 Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm. Interpreters are available and you can also speak to a Māori or disability advisor.
The flu vaccine changes each year to help protect you against what flu strain is expected to be most prevalent. Although having the vaccine doesn’t guarantee you won’t catch the flu, it reduces your risk of serious illness if you do catch it. You can’t catch the flu from the vaccine.
You can have the flu vaccine at the same time as other immunisations. Ask your healthcare provider if you are due for any other vaccines including the COVID-19 booster, tetanus and whooping cough booster, or the shingles vaccine.
Being up to date with all your immunisations gives you the best possible protection from severe illness and can reduce the chance of you spreading illness to family members who are at risk of becoming seriously ill.
Whooping cough (pertussis) boosters are available
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Whooping cough (pertussis) can be very serious, especially for babies under 12 months old and older people. The best protection against whooping cough is immunisation.
The whooping cough vaccine is FREE for pregnant people, children under the age of 18, and booster doses are available at 45 and 65 years old (unless you already had a booster for pertussis or tetanus recently). Please speak with your healthcare provider, pharmacy, or GP if you are eligible.
Book in advance at Book a vaccine or call 0800 28 29 26.
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21 days ago

Heads or Tails?

Auckland Blues

Be in to WIN a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a young Blues fan!
Tell us why your youngster should be the special coin toss guest at the next Blues home game.

The Prize includes:
- Tossing the coin with the referee and team captains.
- x2 Silver Stand tickets so you and your child can … View more
Be in to WIN a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a young Blues fan!
Tell us why your youngster should be the special coin toss guest at the next Blues home game.

The Prize includes:
- Tossing the coin with the referee and team captains.
- x2 Silver Stand tickets so you and your child can watch the game.
- x2 food & beverage vouchers
- x1 goodie bag and blues jersey.
- Visiting the commentary box
- Being taken to the field side-line where you can watch the team warm-up.

Terms and conditions apply
Find out more

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21 days ago

Books, Bagels & Banter

Karen Ross from St Andrew's Church Epsom

📚🥯🎤✨ Books, Bagels & Banter 2025 – Get Involved! ✨🎤🥯📚
Preparations are well underway, and we can’t wait to reveal this year’s speakers soon!
As always, the success of Books, Bagels & Banter relies on the generous support of our parish community. Here’s how … View more
📚🥯🎤✨ Books, Bagels & Banter 2025 – Get Involved! ✨🎤🥯📚
Preparations are well underway, and we can’t wait to reveal this year’s speakers soon!
As always, the success of Books, Bagels & Banter relies on the generous support of our parish community. Here’s how you can help:

📖 Donate Your Unwanted Books
Drop off good-quality books at the office (Tues–Fri, 9:30am–12:30pm) or in the blue box at the back of the church. No encyclopaedias, atlases, magazines, or Reader’s Digests, please.
📚 Help Sort Books
A big thank you to everyone who has helped so far! We still have plenty to sort—if you can spare an hour or two, join us in the church hall on Wednesday between 9.30am–12 noon.
📢 Spread the Word!
We’d love your help in promoting the event—tell your friends, family, book clubs and colleagues. Pick up flyers at the back of the church or share this post to your friends and family.
Thank you for your support! 💙 #BooksBagelsBanter #CommunityEvent #SupportLocal #GetInvolved #BooksAndBagels

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21 days ago

Waikowhai intermediate Jacket

Kristie mona from Lynfield

Size 12

Price: $10

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21 days ago

waikowhai intermediate jacket

Kristie mona from Lynfield

Size 10

Price: $10

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21 days ago

Waikowhai Intermediate Jacket

Kristie mona from Lynfield

Size 14

Price: $10

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22 days ago

Modern Dating Documentary

Patricia from Sandringham

Hi there. I am a TV producer at Ruckus Media in Auckland and we are looking for a couple of young individuals (age range 18-35) who are single and would like to try out a new NZ dating APP, for a TV1 documentary. Must be comfortable and open to us filming a date that you find on the app. The … View moreHi there. I am a TV producer at Ruckus Media in Auckland and we are looking for a couple of young individuals (age range 18-35) who are single and would like to try out a new NZ dating APP, for a TV1 documentary. Must be comfortable and open to us filming a date that you find on the app. The segment explores the ups and downs of modern dating. Light in tone. Not too serious. $100 Voucher for your time. If interested please contact me trish@ruckus.media
Clean police record a must. Thanks!!

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22 days ago

How to have an epic retirement

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

Retirement is a transformative stage of life, offering the freedom to embark on new adventures, explore fresh interests, and find fulfilment in ways that may have been put on hold during the busy years of work and family life. It’s a time to focus on what truly brings you joy.

With its … View more
Retirement is a transformative stage of life, offering the freedom to embark on new adventures, explore fresh interests, and find fulfilment in ways that may have been put on hold during the busy years of work and family life. It’s a time to focus on what truly brings you joy.

With its beautiful landscapes, outdoor lifestyle, and relaxed culture, New Zealand is the perfect place to make the most of your retirement. And at Ryman Healthcare, you can enjoy top-quality independent living options and exceptional care within a vibrant, supportive community of like-minded people.

Click read more for the full story.

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22 days ago

Garage Sale .

Alan from Sandringham

There will be a Garage sale on Saturday the 5th of April at 13 Haverstock Rd Sandringham from 9:30 am till 2 30 pm.

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22 days ago

Is your electorate changing?

Electoral Commission

The Representation Commission is adjusting the electorate boundaries for the next general election. These changes are all about balance, and make sure each electorate has about the same number of people. That way, all New Zealanders are equally represented in Parliament. If we move an electorate … View moreThe Representation Commission is adjusting the electorate boundaries for the next general election. These changes are all about balance, and make sure each electorate has about the same number of people. That way, all New Zealanders are equally represented in Parliament. If we move an electorate boundary, you could end up in a different electorate to the one you’re in now. So we show you what we’re proposing before any changes are made and give you the chance to share your thoughts. Have your say at vote.nz Find out more

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22 days ago

Burial Plot(s) Sort after Hillsborough Cemetery

Christine from Mount Roskill

We are currently looking for “burial plot(s)” at Hillsborough Cemetery 250 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough for our family members, if you & your family have one or more available and would be willing to negotiate a sale please contact my partner on Mb (021) 08525886 (Joe) or Email: … View moreWe are currently looking for “burial plot(s)” at Hillsborough Cemetery 250 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough for our family members, if you & your family have one or more available and would be willing to negotiate a sale please contact my partner on Mb (021) 08525886 (Joe) or Email: komoo0579@gmail.com.

26 days ago

Poll: Would a new supermarket help NZ?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Nicola Willis will this weekend announce decisions taken by Cabinet to incentivise and encourage a third supermarket player alongside FoodStuffs and Progressive (Woolworths).

Do you think having a third supermarket chain will bring competition and lower grocery prices, or will the existing … View more
Nicola Willis will this weekend announce decisions taken by Cabinet to incentivise and encourage a third supermarket player alongside FoodStuffs and Progressive (Woolworths).

Do you think having a third supermarket chain will bring competition and lower grocery prices, or will the existing giants still dominate?

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Would a new supermarket help NZ?
  • 61.4% Yes, it will help
    61.4% Complete
  • 35.8% No, I doubt it'll make a difference
    35.8% Complete
  • 2.7% Depends - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
2448 votes
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