Mount Albert, Auckland

U3A Mt Albert

Helen Peterson from U3A Mt Albert

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is an international movement whose aims are the education and stimulation of mainly retired members of the community—those in their third 'age' of life.
U3A Mt Albert meets 10-12 noon on the third Tuesday of every month at Western Springs Garden … View moreThe University of the Third Age (U3A) is an international movement whose aims are the education and stimulation of mainly retired members of the community—those in their third 'age' of life.
U3A Mt Albert meets 10-12 noon on the third Tuesday of every month at Western Springs Garden Community Hall, 956 Great North Rd (We meet this coming Tueaday 18 April). Interesting guest speakers. Members come from all walks of life. Visitors and new members are welcome.
In addition to this main meeting, over twenty interest/study groups meet regularly.

Enquiries u3amtalbert@gmail.com

Yard Sale

Vinetta from Mount Roskill

Due to the unpredictable weather, we’re keeping things inside.
Please PM for directions.
Will update post with itemised photos.
$100 Danske Mobler entertainment centre
$100 6 seater dinner table
$5-$20 clothes: sizes S-XL
$5-$20 shoes: sizes 8-10(F) & 9-10(M)

Negotiable

13 ways to avoid the WINTER power bill shock

Brian from Mount Roskill

Here are some changes you can make around your home over the next few weeks to make a real difference to what you’ll pay for power this winter.
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If you’re thinking of installing insulation, prioritise the ceiling – it’s … View moreHere are some changes you can make around your home over the next few weeks to make a real difference to what you’ll pay for power this winter.
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If you’re thinking of installing insulation, prioritise the ceiling – it’s where you lose the most heat and is usually the easiest to do.

When we tested curtains, it was floor-length, heavy lined curtains that did the best job of keeping the heat in. Even when heavy lined curtains only went to the length of the windowsill, they still did a better job than floor-length thermal curtains. Thermal curtains have a plastic coating bonded to the fabric, while heavy lined have an extra layer of fabric.

In our test of window blinds, honeycomb blinds did the best job of keeping the heat in. Roman blinds were next best, followed by roller blinds then, lastly, Venetians.

Try putting rolled-up towels above your curtain rail. This hack won’t do much for the aesthetics of your home but we found it increased the performance of curtains by creating a seal at the top.

If you know you’re going to be hanging your washing inside, spin the load on the fastest speed. Every extra drop squeezed out at spinning means less evaporating into your living space.

If part of your house doesn’t get a lot of airflow and tends to be damp, consider a dehumidifier. It does a good job of drying out small spaces and acts as a heater too. You can see which models we rate on our website. Or if you already have one, make sure its filter is cleaned out and ready to be used again.

Make sure the pots you cook with have close-fitting lids so steam doesn’t escape.

A shower dome over the top of a shower will turn steam into condensation and send it down the drain.

Compare power companies at powerswitch.org.nz. We run this comparison website to help you find the best deal on power. On average, Powerswitch users save $385 a year. You fill out a quick questionnaire about your house, compare prices and then activate the move to a new company.

Consider changing the way you use power around your house. Some power plans give you cheaper off-peak power or free periods of power. So you could save by moving your major power use to these times.
If you’ve been using an LPG gas heater, make this the autumn you ditch it. They’re expensive to run and also fill the air with moisture. Heat pumps are the cheapest heater to run.

Give your heat pump filters a vacuum to make them work more efficiently. They slide out easily and once you’ve done it, you’ll notice the difference straight away.

If you’re going to buy an electric heater, look for one with a thermostat to maintain an even temperature so it’s more cost efficient.
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Your young Blues fan could be a special guest at the next Blues home game!

Auckland Blues

Be in to win an experience of a lifetime for your child.

As the official coin toss partner for the Blues, Stuff is giving away six experiences for kids across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to take part in the famous ritual at the DHL Super Rugby Pacific and SKY Super Rugby Aupiki home games.

… View moreBe in to win an experience of a lifetime for your child.

As the official coin toss partner for the Blues, Stuff is giving away six experiences for kids across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to take part in the famous ritual at the DHL Super Rugby Pacific and SKY Super Rugby Aupiki home games.

They won't just participate in the toss but will also get to watch the game, visit the commentary box and take home a bunch of goodies. Find out more

Poll: Myth or Fact?

Tea is a favourite to many, but do you believe that tea is a sleeping aid.
Tea can help you sleep better: Myth or Fact?
Let us know your thoughts

Myth or Fact?

• Myth
• Fact

Vote View Results

• 63% Myth
  63% Complete
• 37% Fact
  37% Complete

216 votes

Do we need better animal welfare rules in Aotearoa?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

CDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare … View moreCDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare rules for dogs?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

Heartbeats Heart Support Group

Trent Lash from Heartbeats Mt Roskill

Tena Koe, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Talofa, Mālō e lelei
Heartbeats, the ground-breaking heart event survivors support group, that started in Orewa in 2019 is growing each month across Auckland.
Membership is FREE, and all heart event survivors are WELCOME.

Meetings are informal will be held at the… View moreTena Koe, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Talofa, Mālō e lelei
Heartbeats, the ground-breaking heart event survivors support group, that started in Orewa in 2019 is growing each month across Auckland.
Membership is FREE, and all heart event survivors are WELCOME.

Meetings are informal will be held at the Wesley Community Centre. Meet other heart people, of all ages and with all heart conditions: and learn that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. We support each other.
For more information call Trent Lash on 0220 606 199

World Scrabble Day

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

Each year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the … View moreEach year on National Scrabble Day, April 13th recognises a game played around the world. Originally named Lexiko and then Criss-Cross Words, Alfred Mosher Butts eventually settled on the name Scrabble. The amateur artist and unemployed architect developed the word game in the midst of the depression. Still, it wasn’t until 1948, a final name change and a trademark that Butts finally began to produce the game.

Would you speak up?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

Telecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?

The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage … View moreTelecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?

The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage you to speak up and raise issues early.

For phone and internet disputes, talk to your provider first and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved or if you need some extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

To get in touch or find out more, visit www.tdr.org.nz or freephone 0508 98 98 98. Find out more

Mealtime made easy with HelloFresh

HelloFresh

Sharing the joy with neighbours, family, and friends alike doesn’t have to be hard. HelloFresh makes mealtime easy, even for a crowd.

With HelloFresh you don’t have to think about meal planning or the hassle of going to the supermarket. Everything you need for a no-stress, … View moreSharing the joy with neighbours, family, and friends alike doesn’t have to be hard. HelloFresh makes mealtime easy, even for a crowd.

With HelloFresh you don’t have to think about meal planning or the hassle of going to the supermarket. Everything you need for a no-stress, delicious meal is delivered straight to your door with quality, pre-portioned ingredients.

Experience the variety and convenience HelloFresh has to offer with meals like Chipotle Beef & Black Bean Loaded Wedges with Radish Salsa & Mayonnaise by using the code NEIGHBOURLYHF to get up to $175 off HelloFresh. Find out more

Heartbeats Heart Event Survivors Group to Start in Mt Roskill Area

Trent Lash from Heartbeats Mt Roskill

Heartbeats is a community-based, support group for heart event survivors, their family and whanau.
With almost 200 members across Auckland and several support groups operating in different suburbs, Heartbeats is all about 'sharing the journey' and dealing with a life-changing event: its … View moreHeartbeats is a community-based, support group for heart event survivors, their family and whanau.
With almost 200 members across Auckland and several support groups operating in different suburbs, Heartbeats is all about 'sharing the journey' and dealing with a life-changing event: its anxieties, issues with medications, life-style changes and psychological support.
Heartbeats run online meetings on different heart topics and membership is free to ALL heart event survivors.
If you are interested in finding out more: contact Trent Lash at 0220 606 199

32 new healthcare roles added to immigration fast-track scheme

Brian from Mount Roskill

New Green List roles
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Addiction practitioner/alcohol & drug clinician
Audiometrist
Chiropractor
Clinical dental technician
Clinical physiologists (sleep, renal, exercise, respiratory, neurology, and cardiac)
Counsellor
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Addiction practitioner/alcohol & drug clinician
Audiometrist
Chiropractor
Clinical dental technician
Clinical physiologists (sleep, renal, exercise, respiratory, neurology, and cardiac)
Counsellor
Dental specialists
Dental technician
Dental therapist
Dentist
Dietician
Dispensing optician
Drug and alcohol counsellor
Enrolled nurse
Genetic counsellor
Medical laboratory pre-analytical technician
Medical resonance imaging technologist
Nuclear medicine technologist
Nurse practitioner
Optometrist
Oral health therapist
Orthotic and prosthetic technician
Orthotist/prosthetist
Osteopath
Paramedic/emergency medical technician
Perfusionist (cardiac)
Pharmacist
Physiotherapist
Play therapist (hospital)
Social worker
Speech language therapist
Sterile processing technician
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Existing roles on Green List Work to Residence pathway moving to Straight to Residence pathway:
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Anaesthetic Technician
Audiologist
Medical imaging technologist
Medical laboratory technician
Medical radiation therapist
Occupational therapist.
Podiatrist
Sonographer
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Existing roles on Green List Straight to Residence pathway:
Clinical Psychologists
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Medical laboratory scientist
Medical practitioners (doctors)
Midwife
Orthoptist
Physicist (Medical)
Psychologists
Registered Nurse
Eligible people will be able to apply from May 29 2023.
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Before an applicant can apply for residence, they must meet the requirements as set out in the Green List. For example, if registration is required, this must be obtained before submitting a residence application. More information will be available on the Immigration New Zealand website.

Care and support workers are not covered by these changes as they already have a two year work to residence pathway which is tied to the pay legislation under the Care Workforce Sector Agreement.
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Lounge chair and sofa

Pete from Point Chevalier

Both are strong and well-made. Very comfortable. The chair has evidence of cat scratching

Free

New season stock

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Are you looking for winter clothes. Come and visit us at 571 Sandringham.

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our Seniors newsletter is out today. We publish details on the annual increase to NZ Superannuation and Veterans pension payments, the start of the Winter Energy Payment and provide advice on travelling overseas while on Superannuation and what you need to be aware of. We also hear about MoneyTalks… View moreOur Seniors newsletter is out today. We publish details on the annual increase to NZ Superannuation and Veterans pension payments, the start of the Winter Energy Payment and provide advice on travelling overseas while on Superannuation and what you need to be aware of. We also hear about MoneyTalks and the free budget advice they provide. Plus so much more!