Mount Albert, Auckland

Auckland public transport fares to rise next month

Brian from Mount Roskill

Auckland residents will be paying 6.2% more on average for trips on public transport from next month, Auckland Transport announced this morning.
The February 4 cost rise is to "help meet significant and sustained operating cost increases". It comes as part of Auckland Transport's … View moreAuckland residents will be paying 6.2% more on average for trips on public transport from next month, Auckland Transport announced this morning.
The February 4 cost rise is to "help meet significant and sustained operating cost increases". It comes as part of Auckland Transport's (AT) annual review of fares against changes in operating costs and available budget.
Fares are typically updated in February, taking into account the cost of living and the investment needed to maintain and improve public transport services, it explained.
AT confirmed a weighted average increase of 6.2% will be implemented across its fare structure. For standard adult fares, this works out to be an increase of between $0.06 and $0.40 per journey on buses, trains and ferries.
AT's public transport and active modes director Stacey van der Putten said this year fares have increased to keep up with the "rising cost of running and maintaining Auckland's public transport network".
"In recent years we have been mindful of the impacts Covid-19 and extreme weather has had on our customers. We deferred last year's fare increase until April and in 2022 there was no increase at all," she said.
Van der Putten said operating costs have spiked dramatically over this period, driven by high inflation and staff shortages.
"Adjusting fares to raise revenue is unfortunately one of the steps AT needs to take to cover these higher costs," she said.
"We are committed to keeping public transport an affordable option for all Aucklanders, so the increase for longer journeys is only 1% - 4%."
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Ice Packs - Free !!

Ana from Mount Albert

❄️ We have another 50 ice packs from the meal kit suppliers. They are water filled, 15cm x 15cm. If you know of anyone who could reuse them, please message me so I can keep them out of the plastic recycling bin.❄️
Pick up from Owairaka Ave, Mt Albert, or The Drive, Epsom.
I would also … View more❄️ We have another 50 ice packs from the meal kit suppliers. They are water filled, 15cm x 15cm. If you know of anyone who could reuse them, please message me so I can keep them out of the plastic recycling bin.❄️
Pick up from Owairaka Ave, Mt Albert, or The Drive, Epsom.
I would also consider dropping them off.
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Kids tent/ playhouse

Swechha from Mount Roskill

Great for summer, outdoor or indoor kids play tent.
Cotton fabric, has some stains built up, still has lot of life.

Cape Horn road pick up.

Price: $15

Friday Nights With SPiCE - Free live music events in Sandringham

Angela Hume from SPiCE - Sandringham Project in Community Empowerment

Coming soon - First event Friday 26th January.

Kia ora Sandringham! Gonna grab some takeaways on a Friday afternoon? Why not enjoy the company of musicians, poets and your lovely neighbours. Join us at ‘Friday nights with SPiCE’ - an evening of relaxing music and poetry right next to your … View moreComing soon - First event Friday 26th January.

Kia ora Sandringham! Gonna grab some takeaways on a Friday afternoon? Why not enjoy the company of musicians, poets and your lovely neighbours. Join us at ‘Friday nights with SPiCE’ - an evening of relaxing music and poetry right next to your favourite restaurants. We will be kicking things off on Friday 26th January so make a note in your diary and we'll see there.

6pm to 8pm at Sandringham Reserve, the perfect way to unwind and start your weekend.
(Timings updated)

Is your baby starting solids soon?

Xiaoxi from Mount Roskill

Is your baby starting solids soon? Do you want to contribute to ground-breaking research? Researchers at the University of Auckland are looking for just a few more babies to take part in a study exploring how the introduction of solids influences babies’ gut bacteria, immunity and sleep. If … View moreIs your baby starting solids soon? Do you want to contribute to ground-breaking research? Researchers at the University of Auckland are looking for just a few more babies to take part in a study exploring how the introduction of solids influences babies’ gut bacteria, immunity and sleep. If you, or anyone you know is interested, check out www.thesunstudy.auckland.ac.nz... or contact thesunstudy@auckland.ac.nz.

Best Summer Activities to Enjoy in Aotearoa

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baby stuff

Pallavi from Mount Roskill

As my baby is grown up and I don't need them anymore, I am selling baby Swing (70$) and stroller for 60$. They are used like new. Pet and smoke free home. Thanks

Price: $120

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If you're one of the many New Zealanders back at work today, it's time to get the calendars out, circle some public holidays, and stretch those annual leave days as far as possible

Brian from Mount Roskill

Are you back at the office for 2024? Me too!
Are you already thinking about the next break from work? Also, me too!
If you love a long weekend, 2024 presents a couple of opportunities for a four-day break, as well as some longer stretches away from work that use minimal leave.

Here's how … View moreAre you back at the office for 2024? Me too!
Are you already thinking about the next break from work? Also, me too!
If you love a long weekend, 2024 presents a couple of opportunities for a four-day break, as well as some longer stretches away from work that use minimal leave.

Here's how the public holidays fall this year so you can start planning that time away.
Taking advantage of regional days

A few of the regional anniversary days lend themselves to especially long breaks with fewer days of annual leave.
People living at the top of the country and those in Nelson can once again enjoy an extended holiday given their regional holidays' close proximity to Waitangi Day (February 6).

Both Auckland Anniversary Day and Nelson Anniversary Day fall on Monday, January 29 in 2024, with Waitangi Day falling a little over a week later.
This means people in those areas can potentially get 11 days away from work (including the weekends) using just five days of leave.
Meanwhile, the people of Otago can also enjoy a longer break using fewer days of leave, with Easter falling close to the region's anniversary day in 2024.

Otago Anniversary Day is observed on Monday, March 25, with Easter beginning on Friday, March 29. This means people in the region can get 10 days off work (including the weekends) using just three days of annual leave, from March 26-28.

Waitangi Day
With Waitangi Day landing on a Tuesday in 2024, workers can take Monday, February 5 off and gift themselves an easy four-day weekend.

An Easter bonus for the south
Easter will be observed from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1 in 2024.

With Southland Anniversary Day falling on Tuesday, April 2, those in the far south will get an extra long Easter break this time around.

Anzac Day
Anzac Day (April 25) falls on a Thursday in 2024, offering up another opportunity for a cheeky four-day weekend if people take the Friday off work.

An extra long Labour Weekend in Hawke's Bay
Labour Day is Monday, October 28 this year.

With Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day on Friday, October 25, people in that region again get an extra long Labour Weekend.

Other dates for the calendar:
King's Birthday falls on Monday, June 3 in 2024.

Matariki falls on Friday, June 28 in 2024.

You may not be able to stretch these two public holidays out further but you can at least try and get the jump on some long weekend accommodation before it all books out.
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How to Downsize Gifts and Heirlooms

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

Welcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of … View moreWelcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of downsizing – what to do with gifts and heirlooms. Whether you need to free up space in your own home or are helping someone else to downsize, this is a task that can feel daunting and emotionally charged.

Although it might be tempting to box everything up and hide it away to deal with another day, that just passes the problem down the road to your future self or to your family.

Fortunately, there are ways to downsize gifts and heirlooms that honour and remember the past whilst enabling you to rightsize your life for the present day.

Click to read more.

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SuHooi from New Windsor

Brand new. No longer needed as upgraded to 15.

Price: $15

Party Popper

SuHooi from New Windsor

3 units left.

Price: $2

Yard Sale - Sunday 7th Jan

Cameron from Mount Albert

Hi Community,

We are hosting a yard sale tomorrow Sunday 7th Jan from 10am-1pm at 2/52 Harlston Road.

We have a wide range of items for sale ranging from baby clothes, books, kitchen items, plants, games/puzzles, outdoor furniture and even a pallet bar!

Negotiable

Water Proof Camera

Judith from Mount Albert

used but in good, working condition

Price: $25