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Te Onewa Pā closed due to the Auckland Harbour Bridge maintenance
From July 2025, access to Te Onewa Pā at Stokes Point Reserve will be closed until early 2026 due to essential maintenance on the underside of SH1 Auckland Harbour Bridge. Visit the NZTA website to find out how you might be affected.
Create a Family-Friendly Seedling Station with Resene Lustacryl
Get the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with … View moreGet the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Come and see us
We'll be out in the community for you to get to know the project as Mill Road Stage 1 moves towards construction.
In this stage, we will increase the capacity of Mill Road to a 4-lane corridor between Manukau and Alfriston, allowing for faster, more efficient and resilient journeys … View moreWe'll be out in the community for you to get to know the project as Mill Road Stage 1 moves towards construction.
In this stage, we will increase the capacity of Mill Road to a 4-lane corridor between Manukau and Alfriston, allowing for faster, more efficient and resilient journeys connecting local communities. We’re also improving safety with upgraded intersections across urban and rural areas.
NZTA Mill Road Community Engagement
Why you can’t deposit cash into someone else’s account at the bank
You can do lots of things at a bank branch, but depositing cash into another person’s account is probably not one of them.
A spokesperson for New Zealand’s biggest bank, ANZ, said it stopped accepting over-the-counter deposits into someone else’s account last year.
“You can still deposit … View moreYou can do lots of things at a bank branch, but depositing cash into another person’s account is probably not one of them.
A spokesperson for New Zealand’s biggest bank, ANZ, said it stopped accepting over-the-counter deposits into someone else’s account last year.
“You can still deposit cash into your own account over the counter or any ANZ accounts you are a signatory on, including business accounts.
“A customer who wants to make payments to another person can deposit the cash into their own account and then transfer the money electronically.
“An ANZ cardholder can also deposit cash into an ANZ ATM, which has the deposit function – a smart ATM. All ANZ NZ branches have at least one smart ATM.”
He said, at a smart ATM, a customer could also put money into another ANZ account.
Westpac said it also did not allow deposits into other accounts.
“Similar to most other banks, only personal account owners or authorised related-party signatories can make over-the-counter cash deposits into their own accounts.
“We also accept over-the-counter cash deposits from non-personal entities, such as organisations or clubs, although the depositor must also supply their full name and telephone number.
“From June 30, 2025, people will need a Westpac card when depositing cash into a Westpac personal account – their own or someone else’s – at our ATMs. There is no change for non-personal entities.”
ASB said its own customers could make deposits into other customers’ accounts. People who were not ASB customers could too, if they met ID requirements.
Financial coach Shula Newland said this seemed weird to some people.
“Legal tender can’t be banked into someone’s account to pay for something,” she said. “In my own personal experience, it now means, if someone wants to pay me in cash, I now have the chore of going down to the bank to have to bank it myself.”
Newland said moving away from cash meant everything could be tracked much more easily.
New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont said banks were required to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML), which could make accepting deposits difficult.
“The law aims to stop people trying to disguise the origin of criminal profits, such as drug trafficking or fraud,” he said. “Under the law, there are rules about verifying the source of the funds, and the identity of the person paying and the recipient.
“In cases where you would like to make a cash payment at your branch to an account in another bank, your bank may not be able to comply with these rules.
“Your bank may be able to suggest other ways you could make the payment.”
Banking expert Claire Matthews said that should not be a reason to stop accepting them.
“I would have thought it would just be a flag that meant an explanation is required and only for large amounts.”
The change appears to be because of the work involved for branch staff in accepting a deposit.
ANZ said it was not about AML so much as responding to changing customer behaviour.
“More people are choosing to do their banking online or through our GoMoney app, with less than 1% of banking transactions now made in person.”
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What is happening in your community during the Winter School Holiday?
Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library School Holiday Programmes
Albany Village Library
Avondale Library
Birkenhead Library
Central City Library
Devonport Library
… View moreStuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library School Holiday Programmes
Albany Village Library
Avondale Library
Birkenhead Library
Central City Library
Devonport Library
East Coast Bays Library
Epsom Library
Glen Eden Library
Glenfield Library
Grey Lynn Library
Highland Park library
Kumeu Library
Mount Albert Library
Mt Roskill Library
Northcote Library
Onehunga Community Library
Ōrewa Library
Pakuranga Community Library
Papakura, Sir Edmund Hillary Library
St Heliers Library
Waiheke Island Library
Waitākere Central Library
Warkworth Library
Wellsford Library
Whangaparāoa Library
Out and About in Auckland
Auckland: Auckland Parks Holiday Programs
Auckland Botanic Garden: Frosty Foliage Art at Auckland Botanic Gardens
City Centre: Aotea Ice Rink
City Centre: Maritime Museum
Henderson, Corban Estate Art Centre: Matariki Mera (Matariki Mail)
Manurewa, Nathan Homestead: Pukepuke school holiday programme
Pakuranga Community Library: Matariki Whetū Silent Disco Maze with Papaya Stories
St Heliers, Dingle Dell Reserve: Guided Night Walk at Dingle Dell Reserve
Sunnynook, Lyford Reserve: Discover Lyford Reserve
Torbay, Awaruku Reserve: Junior Ranger Explorer Walk
Western Springs, Auckland Zoo: Dinosaur Lights
Western Springs, MOTAT: Hautū Aunoa Autopilot and Holiday Experience
Know of any other activities our tamariki can engage in? Post them below for your neighbours to see!
Bosch MUM5 Kitchen Machine – Imported from Europe – Excellent Condition
This is a Bosch MUM5 Scale Food Processor & Mixer Set, purchased directly from Europe as this high-quality model is not available in stores in New Zealand. It’s in perfect working condition and has been very well cared for – only lightly used and includes all original accessories.
🧁 … View moreThis is a Bosch MUM5 Scale Food Processor & Mixer Set, purchased directly from Europe as this high-quality model is not available in stores in New Zealand. It’s in perfect working condition and has been very well cared for – only lightly used and includes all original accessories.
🧁 What’s Included:
* Bosch MUM5 kitchen machine with built-in scale and timer
* Stainless steel mixing bowl with splash guard
* Blender jug
* Slicer/shredder attachment
* 4 slicing & grating discs (all still in protective packaging)
* Kneading hook, beating whisk, and stirring whisk
* Disc storage case
* Instruction manual
(Not in the original packing, but all parts will be carefully packed for pick up)
💡 Features:
1000W powerful motor – great for dough, batters, smoothies, and more
Integrated weighing scale (no need for separate scales!)
7 speed settings for precision
Easy-clean design and dishwasher-safe parts
✅ Condition:
Everything is in excellent condition – fully tested, clean, and ready to use.
📦 Why I’m Selling:
I am downsizing my kitchen setup.
📍Location: Auckland, Mt Roskill
🚚 Pickup only.
FP 70 Litre Whiteway Compact Dryer
Free Dryer - goes well.
No problems.
No longer required
Location: Sandringham
Celebrating our 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero winner!
Picking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a … View morePicking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a home for rescues, helping them find forever homes.
Here's a few words from Alyssa and Nate, the founders of Catap Cafe: "We’re stoked to have won the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards! We’re so grateful to our community for the nominations, votes and ongoing support and we’re super proud of what Catnap means to people. Having this recognition means a lot to us."
A huge congratulations to the Catnap team - and a big thank you to every Neighbourly member who made a nomination and voted in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero campaign!
NZ Made Knitwear Sale – Save the Date!
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 and merino garments and accessories from NZ-made brands McDonald NZ, Standard Issue, and Royal Merino. … View moreSave 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 and merino garments and accessories from NZ-made brands McDonald NZ, Standard Issue, and Royal Merino.
Located at 4B Lockhart Place, Mt Wellington.
10 am to 4 pm daily, see you there!
Don't miss out on a year of free fees*
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great … View moreAt Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Air New Zealand ramping up Australia, Pacific Islands flights as new Airbus planes arrive
Air New Zealand says it will add 130,000 seats on flights to Australia, Rarotonga, Fiji and Tahiti this summer.
Two new Airbus A320s and more customer demand for destinations including Adelaide have been cited as driving the expansion.
“That’s been enabled through two new 320Qs, or … View moreAir New Zealand says it will add 130,000 seats on flights to Australia, Rarotonga, Fiji and Tahiti this summer.
Two new Airbus A320s and more customer demand for destinations including Adelaide have been cited as driving the expansion.
“That’s been enabled through two new 320Qs, or narrow-body aircraft, being delivered,” said Lucy Hall, the airline’s short-haul general manager.
“They’re 214-seat, narrow-body aircraft. One of them has already arrived and one is on its way, so we’ll be introducing that in the next couple of weeks into our network.”
The airline will this summer also deploy more wide-body aircraft on key routes.
Air New Zealand said the summer expansion would cement its position as the biggest transtasman carrier, ahead of rival Qantas.
The airline will add 8% more premium seats on its short-haul network and have up to 42 flights each week on widebody jets to Australia.
“We’re seeing really strong demand, particularly for Australia,” Hall added.
Perth was an increasingly popular destination for people flying from Auckland, she said.
Australia’s 2021 Census found at least 59,000 New Zealand-born people lived in the city, with three-quarters of them in the workforce.
Hall said Air New Zealand was growing its Auckland-Perth services from one a day to nine a week.
The airline said it would also add 30,000 seats on its Auckland-Perth route.
Hall told the Herald that Adelaide’s food culture and its Fringe Festival, set for February 20 to March 22 next year, were luring Kiwi travellers.
Christchurch–Adelaide is a new transtasman route, starting on October 27.
“We saw previously that a lot of those customers are travelling over the east coast of Australia, so this is just making it easier to get to Adelaide,” Hall said.
She said the airline tracked demand for the big eastern seaboard cities and reached the point where it felt demand was great enough to make that direct service to Adelaide viable.
Rival Qantas last month announced plans for new direct Auckland-Adelaide flights, starting on October 31.
But Air New Zealand said 1.7 million seats would be available on its transtasman flights between October this year and next March.
An average of up to six Air New Zealand wide-body jet flights a day would go to Australia.
The airline also planned an uplift in premium seating to meet what it called strong demand from both business and leisure travellers.
The Auckland-Sydney route would have an extra 25,000 seats, 30% of them premium, and up to 13 services a week.
The Auckland-Brisbane flight would get an extra 18,400 seats over summer.
“There’ll be extra seats over that busy Christmas period, but also in the shoulder periods leading in[to] and following Christmas,” Hall said.
The Auckland-Melbourne route would have up to 16,000 extra seats over summer, and also up to 13 wide-body services a week.
From Auckland to the Gold Coast, another 8500 seats would be added.
Air New Zealand said 25,000 extra seats would also be available on Pacific Islands flights this summer.
The Auckland-Rarotonga route would get 8000 more seats.
On the Fiji route, the Auckland-Nadi service would get 8600 more seats.
The airline said it would add 1600 seats to its Tahiti service, with a 37% increase in premium seating.
Hall said Boeing 787 Dreamliners or 777s serviced the Tahiti route.
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Live stronger for longer
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
Moving out sale
TV cabinet with glass top for $100
2 Shelves for $20
Queen size mattress + bed frame for $200
Pick up by 30 june from pt.chev
Packing boxes
I'm having to move rentals again so need PACKING BOXES. Please let me know if you have just moved and want to get rid of yours. I will pass any on once I've moved. Thanks in advance - Susan
Poll: Got any goals or hopes for the coming year?
Happy Matariki, neighbours!
An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.
The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think … View moreHappy Matariki, neighbours!
An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.
The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think about what’s ahead.
Got any goals or hopes for the coming year? Share them in the comments and inspire your neighbours.
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57.7% Yes
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42.3% No
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