Mechanics Bay, Auckland

134 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.

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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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138 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.

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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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139 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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140 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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143 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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144 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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145 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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145 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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146 days ago

Waimahara ‘sings’ with you in light and sound - a first for public art

The Team from Auckland Council

🎤 Are you ready to sing your hearts out Aucklanders? The second stage of Waimahara is now open!
If you sing a special waiata, it listens and responds, accompanying you with an awe-inspiring display of light and sound.

📍 The artwork can be found at the Mayoral Drive end of Myers Park.

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🎤 Are you ready to sing your hearts out Aucklanders? The second stage of Waimahara is now open!
If you sing a special waiata, it listens and responds, accompanying you with an awe-inspiring display of light and sound.

📍 The artwork can be found at the Mayoral Drive end of Myers Park.

ℹ️ Find out more about this incredible project by clicking on 'Read More'.

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147 days ago

Try Joy’s Oven Hāngi Recipe

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

This warming Hāngi recipe, created by Joy from Murray Halberg Village, serves six people with plenty of leftovers to enjoy the next day. Serve hot and enjoy with family or friends on a chilly winters night.

Click read more for the full recipe.

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148 days ago

Retire in comfort and security

Greenview Park Village

Premium care just meters away form our village. Join our caring community, where passion thrives. Trust Terrace Kennedy House for exceptional care and meaningful connections. Find out more

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149 days ago

30 Years of Homes & Gardens

NZ House & Garden

It’s NZ House & Garden’s 30th birthday, and to celebrate they’ve put together a great offer that’ll light up your home. Purchase or gift a 1 or 2-year subscription to NZ House & Garden and receive a Living Light luxury soy candle worth $56.90 for FREE*.

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It’s NZ House & Garden’s 30th birthday, and to celebrate they’ve put together a great offer that’ll light up your home. Purchase or gift a 1 or 2-year subscription to NZ House & Garden and receive a Living Light luxury soy candle worth $56.90 for FREE*.

Enjoy inspirational home & garden content, convenient monthly home delivery, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, up to 27% off retail, and a Living Light luxury soy candle worth $56.90 when you become part of the NZ House & Garden community. *T&Cs apply.
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150 days ago

Mānawatia a Matariki from Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo

As a zoo in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Auckland Zoo is committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its communities and te ao Māori.

Bringing nature into your everyday life is proven to improve your physical and mental wellbeing – and the best part is that we can connect with nature everywhere!
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As a zoo in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Auckland Zoo is committed to enhancing the wellbeing of its communities and te ao Māori.

Bringing nature into your everyday life is proven to improve your physical and mental wellbeing – and the best part is that we can connect with nature everywhere!

That's why for this Matariki, we're encouraging our communities to take time to reflect, renew and reconnect with Papatūānuku.

Watch how the Zoo's kaimahi connect with Papatūānuku
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152 days ago

NZ Made Knitwear Sale – Save the Date!

McDonald Textiles

Save the date! Join us for a 2-day sale on the 28th and 29th June. Come and pick up some beautiful winter knits designed to last a lifetime.

Enjoy up to 80% off our wide range of possum merino & merino garments and accessories from NZ made brands Standard Issue, McDonald, and Royal Merino. … View more
Save the date! Join us for a 2-day sale on the 28th and 29th June. Come and pick up some beautiful winter knits designed to last a lifetime.

Enjoy up to 80% off our wide range of possum merino & merino garments and accessories from NZ made brands Standard Issue, McDonald, and Royal Merino.

Located at 4B Lockhart Place, Mt Wellington. 10am to 4pm daily, see you there!
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153 days ago

Fake Police scam: UK national arrested after nearly $300k lost

The Team from New Zealand Police

A Police investigation has turned the heat up on a cold-calling scammer claiming to be an officer.

Police recently shared about the scam in which victims receive a call to their landline phone, by someone pretending to be a Police officer and providing a fake badge number.

In recent weeks, 18… View more
A Police investigation has turned the heat up on a cold-calling scammer claiming to be an officer.

Police recently shared about the scam in which victims receive a call to their landline phone, by someone pretending to be a Police officer and providing a fake badge number.

In recent weeks, 18 Aucklanders have allegedly been duped out of more than a quarter of a million dollars.

Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton, from Auckland City’s Financial Crime Unit, says victims are told a story about needing their assistance with an investigation.

“The scam will always involve this so-called officer asking for financial information or asking you to withdraw cash to be collected as part of an investigation into banks,” he says.

On Monday, real Police officers caught up with the scammer following a foot chase through central Auckland.

Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says a 25-year-old UK national was taken into custody.

Today, he will face the Auckland District Court on 22 charges of obtains by deception, attempting to obtain by deception and escaping custody.

Police will be opposing his bail.

“We will allege in court that this man, who only arrived in New Zealand in early June, was on his way at the time to collect more cash from a previous victim,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says.

“Instead, real detectives turned up at the victim’s doorstep to advise him he was about to be scammed out of $20,000 in cash.

“Financial Crime investigators from all three policing districts' fraud teams in Tāmaki Makaurau have been working together to piece together this offending, and this is a great outcome.”

Aucklanders who fell victim of the scam were aged between 56 and 90, with the majority over 80.

“This man’s alleged actions betrayed the good-will of vulnerable and elderly members of our community,” Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says.

The offender has victims from right across Auckland, with a total of $297,700 in cash lost.

Detective Senior Sergeant Bolton says enquiries are ongoing, and Police will work to recover as much of the cash as possible.

Please remember:
- Police will never call to ask you for bank details, pin numbers or passwords
- Police do not offer prize money
- Police will not ask you to go to a bank to withdraw money
- If you receive a call out of the blue of a similar nature: challenge the caller to identify themselves, ask for their details.
- Hang up, contact 105 to verify the ID and request the officer to contact you
- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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