Mount Albert, Auckland

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14 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lotteries

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its … View more
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

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.

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14 days ago

Personalised stickers

Michelle from New Windsor

Prices start from $30. eg, a 60cm circle board in a single colour is $30
Stickers come on transfer tape and are easy to apply
Stickers can be applied to a variety of surfaces, ie cars, windows, corflute, lunch boxes, drink bottles, basically anything.

Price: $30

14 days ago

Daylight saving is coming to an end for another year, which means an extra hour of sleep for many

Brian from Mount Roskill

Here's everything you need to know.
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When does daylight saving end in New Zealand?
Daylight saving time ends every year at 3am on the first Sunday in April.
That means it ends this year at 3am on Sunday, April 7.

Do the clocks go forward or back?
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Here's everything you need to know.
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When does daylight saving end in New Zealand?
Daylight saving time ends every year at 3am on the first Sunday in April.
That means it ends this year at 3am on Sunday, April 7.

Do the clocks go forward or back?
That's right, clocks go back for the winter, from 3am to 2am.
That means you get an extra hour's sleep-in and it won't be as dark when you wake up in the morning - at least for a while.
It also means the sun will go down an hour earlier in the evening, so if you've got outside chores to complete, get them done faster.

How do I change the time on my phone?
You probably won't need to, because most smart phones will adjust to time zones automatically.
Here's how to check if your smartphone does that:
Android: Go into the clock app, tap more and then go into settings. Then go into change date and time, select set time zone automatically and then select use location to set time zone.
iPhone: Open settings, select general, to go date & time and make sure set automatically is turned on
Samsung: Open settings, go to general management, select date and time and then make sure automatic date and time is turned on. This should mean your phone will automatically reflect the time depending on where you are.

Why do we have daylight saving?
Because the Earth is on a tilt (of about 23 degrees, for those curious), we are exposed to more sun during summer and less during winter.
That means the days are longer during the warmer months and shorter in the colder months.
Daylight saving is intended to make the most of those long daylight hours. It means an extra hour of light on summer evenings, rather than super early in the mornings when hardly anyone is awake to enjoy it.

How long have we been doing this?
New Zealand first observed daylight saving in 1927.
However, the dates that clocks went forward and back, and the amount of time they were changed, varied over the following years.
In 1941, daylight saving was extended year-round under emergency regulations to help save energy during World War II.
Five years later, daylight saving time (or summer time as it was then known) was adopted as standard time, effectively discontinuing daylight saving.
In 1975, daylight saving was introduced again.
It was extended to its current dates — from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April — in 2007.

When will daylight saving time start again?
Clocks will go forward one hour at 2am on Sunday, September, 29.

Do other countries observe daylight saving?
They do, but they're in the minority. About two thirds of the world's countries do not change their clocks throughout the year, according to Pew Research.
The practice is most popular in Europe, where 37 out of 44 countries observe daylight saving, and it's also observed in parts of North America, Latin America and Australia.
Egypt is the only African nation with daylight saving after bringing it back in 2023.

Countries close to the equator do not usually change their clocks as the length of their days does not vary enough throughout the year to justify it.

What if I'm working when the time changes?
The rules around getting paid for working during daylight saving time are set out in the Time Act 1974.
It says that if you're working when clocks go back an hour, you are entitled to be paid for that extra hour.
For example, if your shift started at 10pm and finishes at 6am, you will have actually worked nine hours and must be paid for nine hours of work.
If you're working on 29 September when the clocks go forward, you are still entitled to be paid for your normal hours. In this instance, a 10pm-6am shift will only mean seven hours of work, but you must be paid for eight.

I've changed the clock on my microwave — what next?
Daylight saving is a good time to check the batteries on your smoke alarm by pushing the test button to sound the alarm.
Check the alarm's expiry date too — most last a maximum of 10 years — and give the cover a clean to avoid false alarms from dust buildup.
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15 days ago

Why We Change the Clocks

The Team from NZ Compare

Time to FALL BACK! Use that extra hour to compare your bills with NZ Compare and you could save hundreds of dollars!

Daylight saving ends Sunday at 0300, don't forget to adjust your clocks!

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15 days ago

Ghungroo ( Anklet bells for dance)

Vijayalakshmi (Viji) from Avondale

Brand new. Pick up from Avondale.

Price: $40

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15 days ago

NEW Podcast Mic for sale

Suzi from Westmere

I messed up and bought this Audio- technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Podcast Mic from an Australian site thinking it was the USB version (which it is not ) so I now need to sell it. Just want some of my money back and it’s great mic - just not for me. Opened it yesterday and realised my mistake so … View moreI messed up and bought this Audio- technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Podcast Mic from an Australian site thinking it was the USB version (which it is not ) so I now need to sell it. Just want some of my money back and it’s great mic - just not for me. Opened it yesterday and realised my mistake so brand new. Check the specs online and I have it on trademe but if anyone local wants it for $170 (heaps lower price than retail out there) they can come by and take it off my hands. DM me if interested 🙂

Price: $170

20 days ago

Tell us your April Fool's Day shenanigans...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Happy April Fool's Day, neighbours!

While we were tempted to play a trick on you today, we thought it would be more enjoyable to hear the practical jokes and pranks that you have pulled off (or been victim to) on April 1st throughout the years.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish… View more
Happy April Fool's Day, neighbours!

While we were tempted to play a trick on you today, we thought it would be more enjoyable to hear the practical jokes and pranks that you have pulled off (or been victim to) on April 1st throughout the years.

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

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16 days ago

4 Cube Unit White for storage or bookshelf

Patricia from New Windsor

Dimensions: 76cm (H) x 76cm (W) x 39cm (D)
Internal dimension (each cube): 39cm (H) x 33.5cm (W) x 39cm (D)
Maximum load capacity: Top shelf: 15kg, middle shelf: 5kg
Material: Particle board

Price: $25

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16 days ago

Suit, dark blue

Patricia from New Windsor

Brand: H&M
Fabric: Polyester, Viscose, Elastane
Blazer: Size 8 (38 – M)
Pants: Size 6 (36 – S)

Price: $19

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16 days ago

Top, white-blue

Patricia from New Windsor

Brand: H&M
Size 6-8 (38 - M)
Fabric: Polyester

Price: $9

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17 days ago

Doors From Joinery Recyclers

JoineryRecycle.co.nz

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18 days ago

SLEEPING WELL WITH POSTURE: DISCOVERING THE DIFFERENT TYPES FOR A RESTFUL NIGHT

Beds 4 U Avondale

Hello Neighbours,

Did you know that types of posture significantly affect our overall well-being, especially regarding sleep?

While most people associate posture with how they sit or stand during the day, paying attention to our sleeping types of posture is equally important.

In this … View more
Hello Neighbours,

Did you know that types of posture significantly affect our overall well-being, especially regarding sleep?

While most people associate posture with how they sit or stand during the day, paying attention to our sleeping types of posture is equally important.

In this article, we will explore the various types of posture, focusing on understanding good and bad sleeping posture.

By understanding and practicing healthy sleep positions on your dream bed, you can enhance the quality of your sleep.

18 days ago

Join us for a colourful evening at the Art Battle Grand final!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Roskill

The Art Battle Auckland Grand Final
At Eden Park
Friday 12 April 2024

Doors open 6pm, first round of painting starts at 7pm!
Suitable for all ages

Over the course of 1 year Art Battle Auckland is proud to have showcased more than 70 artists painting LIVE to audiences here in Auckland and … View more
The Art Battle Auckland Grand Final
At Eden Park
Friday 12 April 2024

Doors open 6pm, first round of painting starts at 7pm!
Suitable for all ages

Over the course of 1 year Art Battle Auckland is proud to have showcased more than 70 artists painting LIVE to audiences here in Auckland and streamed to the rest of the world. Art Battle Auckland events have seen great growth and support.. and now we are down to our final 12 artists - as voted by YOU!

These 12 artists will compete on the night to be the Art Battle champion!

With so much talent under one roof + DJ’s, MC, prizes and awards it is sure to be a night to remember!

Art Battle is the planet’s biggest LIVE painting competition across 70+ cities worldwide. These artists battle it out with paint on canvas over fast paced rounds of high energy speed painting.

The audience decides their fate with interactive (phone) voting/bidding. And if you love one of the artworks, you can bid for it via silent auction.

Get your Art Battle tickets today!

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20 days ago

SONY-43” Android TV

Srivatsan from Mount Roskill

Sony 43 Inch Android TV.
Model No:43W800C
Very thin scratch in screen, can’t see while playing.
Welcome to do testing before buy.
Pickup @ Mt Roskill.

Price: $380

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20 days ago

Sturdy multi purpose Glass Table

Vandana from Mount Albert

Solid and beautiful rot iron frame with glass top table
Single - $40
Pair - $70

Length - 55cms
Width - 55cms
Height - 41cms

Pickup Sandringham

Price: $40

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