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595 days ago

Only 5 days left to adopt one of our gorgeous SPCA long-stay animals for free

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Are you the Special Someone our animals have been looking for?

Until Sun 21 July only, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*

They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a … View more
Are you the Special Someone our animals have been looking for?

Until Sun 21 July only, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*

They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been waiting for a long time for that Special Love!

Look for the ‘Special Love Needed’ tag on our adoption profiles, check you can provide what they need to flourish & apply online at www.spca.nz...

*The offer applies to animals looking for homes for more than 40 days; our usual adoption criteria and processes apply.

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595 days ago

Winter Gardening

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View more
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.

Click read more for the full story.

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598 days ago

Auckland: School holiday events

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Monday, 15th July:
Heard Park after Dark - Parnell
Art Gallery drop in craft - Auckland Art Gallery
Waterworld @ The Y Cameron Pool and Leisure Centre - Mount Roskill
Free Bricks 4 Kids Lego workshop - Milford

Tuesday 16 July:
Lego Building - St Heliers Library
Create Button Animals - … View more
Monday, 15th July:
Heard Park after Dark - Parnell
Art Gallery drop in craft - Auckland Art Gallery
Waterworld @ The Y Cameron Pool and Leisure Centre - Mount Roskill
Free Bricks 4 Kids Lego workshop - Milford

Tuesday 16 July:
Lego Building - St Heliers Library
Create Button Animals - Blockhouse Bay Library
Movie & Popcorn @ Kumeu Library - Kumeu Library
Brilliant Seabirds - Maritime Museum, Takapuna

Wednesday, 17 July:
Kahoot! Quiz - Kumeu Library
Tree Planting - William Souter Reserve
Decorate a 3D Star - Kumeu Library
Create a Matariki gift - Grey Lynn Library

Thursday 18 July:
Yoga & Storytime - Parnell Library
Cinderella - play - Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre
Create a bird feeder - Kumeu Library
Make Origami Star Box - Blockhouse Bay Library

Friday, 19 July:
Baby Baroque free kids concert - New Lynn Community Centre
Auckland Museum Lego Exhibitiion - Auckland Museum, Parnell
CD Hovercrafts and Vortex Tunnels - Mt Roskill Library

Saturday, 20 July:
Opening of Derby Square - markets, food, fun - Takinini Town Centre
Five go on an advernture - Play - Tim Bray Theatre, Takapuna
Matariki Market - Onehunga Library
Family movie at the Library - Onehunga Library
Community tree planting - Atiu Creek Regional Park, North Auckland

Sunday, 21 July:
Sounds Fun For Kids: Suzy Cato, Mr Roberelli and Chris Sanders - Tuning Fork, Parnell

What else is there to do?
Butterfly Creek
Motat
Auckland Zoo
Howick Historical Village
Auckland Art Gallery
Stardome Observatory
Snowplanet
Rainbow's End
Scultptureum
Thrillzone
Kiwi Valley Farm Park
Aotea Square Ice Rink

Got more ideas? Share them below!

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597 days ago

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experienceView more
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
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597 days ago

Grab yourself a bargain

South Auckland Ford

Check out South Auckland Motors Manukau UTE Sale. Some even below cost so grab yourself a bargain!

Every UTE sold comes with at least 3,000km RUC, One Year Rego, Fresh WOF and a Full Tank of Diesel.
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597 days ago

High winds on Harbour Bridge

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

NZTA Waka Kotahi has shared an important message about the Harbour Bridge.

What you need to know:
- MetService has issued a strong wind warning for the Auckland region.
- Wind warning on Auckland Harbour Bridge today with strong wind gusts from now until early afternoon (approximately 1pm).
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NZTA Waka Kotahi has shared an important message about the Harbour Bridge.

What you need to know:
- MetService has issued a strong wind warning for the Auckland region.
- Wind warning on Auckland Harbour Bridge today with strong wind gusts from now until early afternoon (approximately 1pm).
- In preparation the lanes on the Harbour Bridge will be in 4 x 4 formation mid morning, and remain in place until the warning has been lifted.
- There will be speed and lane restrictions in place. Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions and look out for the electronic message boards which will indicate lane closures or full closures (depending on wind thresholds) and reduced speeds, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge.
- Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge today and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18. NZTA recommends motorists use the western ring route where possible.

NZTA thanks road users for their patience and understanding. You can keep up to date with traffic updates here.

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598 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp!

Winter Puzzle

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.

The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
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599 days ago

Enjoy fragrant lilies thanks to NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription … View more
This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply.
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603 days ago

We want to hear from you!

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

Hi neighbours,

Please take part in our Customer Feedback Survey if you regularly use Auckland’s state highway network.

Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improving. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.

Click … View more
Hi neighbours,

Please take part in our Customer Feedback Survey if you regularly use Auckland’s state highway network.

Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improving. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.

Click the link below to participate.

The team at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
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604 days ago

Win a brand-new home!

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in gorgeous Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in gorgeous Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this coastal property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
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604 days ago

Have your say on how we represent you

The Team from Auckland Council

We want your feedback on the number of elected members Tāmaki Makaurau has, how they are elected, and where electoral boundaries lie. Click "read more" to tell us what you think

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608 days ago

Plywood pegboard

Resene National Head Office

Easily change the height and layout of the shelves any time as your plants grow or the items you want to showcase change with this handy pegboard finished in Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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608 days ago

Are you the Special Someone our animals have been waiting for?

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

From Sat 6 July – Sun 21 July, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*

They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been waiting for a long time for … View more
From Sat 6 July – Sun 21 July, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*

They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been waiting for a long time for that Special Love!

Look for the ‘Special Love Needed’ tag on our adoption profiles, check you can provide what they need to flourish & apply online at www.spca.nz....

*The offer applies to animals looking for homes for more than 40 days; our usual adoption criteria and processes apply.

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609 days ago

Harbour bridge incident

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A police incident is causing delays on Auckland Harbour Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

What you need to know:
- The two left northbound lanes (lane 1 & 2 of 4) are blocked on the Harbour Bridge.
- Traffic is backed up to Newmarket heading north on both the Northern and Southern motorways.
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A police incident is causing delays on Auckland Harbour Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

What you need to know:
- The two left northbound lanes (lane 1 & 2 of 4) are blocked on the Harbour Bridge.
- Traffic is backed up to Newmarket heading north on both the Northern and Southern motorways.
- Auckland Transport have advised that bus routes 82, 866, 923, 931, 933, 939, 95B, 95C, 966 97B, 97R, NX1, NX2 have been delayed.
- NZTA is asking commuters to merge with care and expect delays.
- Google Maps is showing a delay of 39 minutes.

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610 days ago

Last chance to share your Bright Spot...

Resene

From stunning sunsets to quirky murals - we're loving seeing the beautiful photos that members are sharing across the country. These local Bright Spots add a little colour and brighten the day.

Our Bright Spots campaign closes on Sunday, 15 July so time is running out to share yours. With … View more
From stunning sunsets to quirky murals - we're loving seeing the beautiful photos that members are sharing across the country. These local Bright Spots add a little colour and brighten the day.

Our Bright Spots campaign closes on Sunday, 15 July so time is running out to share yours. With 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs, do take a moment and share this happy place with us.

Enter your local Bright Spots pics here today and be in to *WIN*.
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