Mangere East, Auckland

Win a brand new home!

Win a brand new home!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

1791 days ago

Art Classes Starting

Pamela from Onehunga

Beginning 9th January on Thursday at 9 am, Adults and children are welcome to our "Foundation Art Classes" Tutors are Rick & Pam Julian.
It's $10.00 each time.
It begins at 47 Princess Street, Onehunga, at "Little Industry Cafe".
Enquires, ph 6221278 or 0223042692

1789 days ago

Fun free things to do school holidays, visit the Museum!

Auckland Museum

Remember the days before GPS and Google Maps?

This summer we’re encouraging families who visit the museum to join the ranks of great historical navigators with our free activity Quest of the Navigators.

Using a special map, you can follow our clues to discover what skills, tools and … View more
Remember the days before GPS and Google Maps?

This summer we’re encouraging families who visit the museum to join the ranks of great historical navigators with our free activity Quest of the Navigators.

Using a special map, you can follow our clues to discover what skills, tools and knowledge was used in the pre-digital age, which will help you explore the Museum’s galleries in a fun and interactive way.

Stay the course and you’ll go into the draw to win a special prize pack from the Museum shop!

Collect your map from the information desks in the Grand Foyer of the Museum.
Explore now

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1789 days ago

Be in to win The Editors' Escape

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Let us know here would you escape with the Editors' Escape via this link and be in to win 1 of 5 double passes to NZ House & Garden House Tours.

Competition closes 15th January 2020.
Enter now

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1789 days ago

Setting your kids up financially, for life

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating how parents can best set their children up for financial security, particularly teaching them about spending and saving. We're on the hunt for advice, tips and stories from parents and families. Would you be willing to speak to us, or offer your two … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating how parents can best set their children up for financial security, particularly teaching them about spending and saving. We're on the hunt for advice, tips and stories from parents and families. Would you be willing to speak to us, or offer your two cents? You can reply to this post with a comment, or if you're happy to be interviewed, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1789 days ago

FREE trampoline

Angela from Onehunga

Hi, I have a 13ft Round trampoline (with cage and springs) which has been dismantled. I am giving this away. The trampoline has not been re assembled for 12 months and there may be small parts missing but if you are happy to take the risk, IT IS YOURS FOR FREE. Pick up Onehunga. Thanks!!

Free

1790 days ago

Time for your next challenge?

New Zealand Police

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community every day, a career with New Zealand Police could be for you. We’re after people with all sorts of backgrounds and life experiences. So, why not use the skills you already have to become a police officer?

Take the … View more
If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community every day, a career with New Zealand Police could be for you. We’re after people with all sorts of backgrounds and life experiences. So, why not use the skills you already have to become a police officer?

Take the first step at newcops.co.nz.
Find out more

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1790 days ago

You don’t need the guilt too!

The Mind Lab

Whether you can’t wait to get out of the house or dread going back to work, it’s hard to let go of that nagging guilt at leaving your kids.

If you leave your kids with us, we guarantee you’ll have one less thing to feel guilty about. Imagine being greeted by tired, happy, inspired young … View more
Whether you can’t wait to get out of the house or dread going back to work, it’s hard to let go of that nagging guilt at leaving your kids.

If you leave your kids with us, we guarantee you’ll have one less thing to feel guilty about. Imagine being greeted by tired, happy, inspired young faces at the end of the day - that’s reason enough to explore The Mind Lab @ MOTAT’s school holiday programme.


Bookings are now open for December 2019 and January 2020
Suitable for ages 7-12
Book now

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1791 days ago

WIN with your summer photography!

Canon NZ

There are six prizes up for grabs for this year's Canon Amateur Photo Awards. Get snapping, and you could WIN! Find out more

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1791 days ago

Papatoetoe Historical Society museum

Jennifer Clark from Papatoetoe Historical Society Inc

Papatoetoe Historical Society museum will be reopen this Wednesday 8 January 2020 from 10 am to 12 noon. A unique opportunity to explore our local history.

Interesting displays, quiz & scavenger hunt for children. Come to The Depot, 91 Cambridge Tce, Papatoetoe.
The museum is open every … View more
Papatoetoe Historical Society museum will be reopen this Wednesday 8 January 2020 from 10 am to 12 noon. A unique opportunity to explore our local history.

Interesting displays, quiz & scavenger hunt for children. Come to The Depot, 91 Cambridge Tce, Papatoetoe.
The museum is open every Wednesday from 10 am to 12 noon and the first Sunday of the month from 2-4 pm.
Entry by donation Ph: Jenny 266 0194 or 027 716 9693

1791 days ago

We still have over 100 tickets!

Six60 tour

We’re in the new year but our SIX60 competition is still going!

There are over 100 tickets that are yet to be claimed so there is plenty left to WIN. Don’t forget about the exclusive concert from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tours you could win for your neighbourhood.

To be … View more
We’re in the new year but our SIX60 competition is still going!

There are over 100 tickets that are yet to be claimed so there is plenty left to WIN. Don’t forget about the exclusive concert from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tours you could win for your neighbourhood.

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).
Have you won?

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1793 days ago

The top 10 streets you're most likely to get a parking ticket

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

More than 1.5 million parking tickets have been issued to Aucklanders in the past three years - and most of them were down to pure laziness, Auckland Transport says.

In 2018, AT dished out 503,891 parking tickets. That was less than in 2017 when 510,374 were issued, but 8,229 more than the amount … View more
More than 1.5 million parking tickets have been issued to Aucklanders in the past three years - and most of them were down to pure laziness, Auckland Transport says.

In 2018, AT dished out 503,891 parking tickets. That was less than in 2017 when 510,374 were issued, but 8,229 more than the amount issued in 2016.

Here's the top 10 streets where you're most likely to get hit with a parking ticket:

1. Princes St, CBD
2. Jellicoe St car park, CBD
3. Ocean View Rd, Waiheke Island
4. Federal St, CBD
5. The Māngere Town Centre
6. Queen St, CBD
7. Hobson St, CBD
8. Union St, CBD
9. Orakau Rd, Māngere
10. Customs St West, CBD.

Have you been caught out at one of these locations? Was it a genuine mistake, or were you being lazy?

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