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3x Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Purchased approximately 7 years ago with an opportune find at a op-shop, these were previously upholstered in a lovely pale pink fabric.
At the time of purchase I reupholstered them with the sage green canvas material and sanded and restored the timber. I’ve always been unsure of the timber … View morePurchased approximately 7 years ago with an opportune find at a op-shop, these were previously upholstered in a lovely pale pink fabric.
At the time of purchase I reupholstered them with the sage green canvas material and sanded and restored the timber. I’ve always been unsure of the timber but did think it was teak for a while so used oil suitable for that.
Although three chairs is an odd number, these go well with other chairs, either around a similar era round or rectangular table.
One of the chairs had had a hasty repair job which has resulted in scratches (as pictured in the last photos). This is easily fixed with a new piece of timber and screws. This needs to happen before I’d deem it a useable chair.
Selling to make room, and we haven’t been using them. They’ve been in a dry basement for a year or so and have been cleaned recently with a damp cloth.
Dimensions
510w 500d 800h, 450h to seat
What Kiwis can expect from New Zealand’s first IKEA store
For those familiar with the furniture giant from overseas, the Auckland store will have the same walk-through format that has made IKEA a global staple, but with several home turf twists.
The 34,000m2 store will offer roughly 7500 products, from its popular flatpack furniture sets to smaller, … View moreFor those familiar with the furniture giant from overseas, the Auckland store will have the same walk-through format that has made IKEA a global staple, but with several home turf twists.
The 34,000m2 store will offer roughly 7500 products, from its popular flatpack furniture sets to smaller, everyday household necessities.
The building will span three floors - two levels of retail and a bottom-level car park, as well as a restaurant and bistro - and will be accessible from within the Sylvia Park shopping mall.
Inside, the store’s showroom will showcase fully styled spaces, from family-sized kitchens and children’s bedrooms to small apartments and outdoor setups. The market hall is set to feature everything from textiles and cookware to lighting, décor and home organisation systems.
It will also include a self-service warehouse, allowing shoppers to take home flat-packed furniture on the day or arrange delivery.
The New Zealand store will debut a world-first IKEA restaurant concept. A 400+ seat Swedish restaurant will serve IKEA’s classic meatballs, salmon dishes and plant-based meals, alongside several meals exclusive to New Zealand.
A bistro and Swedish food market located at the store’s exit will serve cinnamon scrolls and hotdogs, as well as frozen meatballs.
Nationwide pick-up points
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While Sylvia Park will be the country’s only physical place to shop, the full IKEA range will be available nationwide.
Online shopping will launch the same day as the store opening, with 29 pick-up points from Kaitaia to Invercargill, meaning Kiwis across the country will have the chance to get their hands on the much-loved Swedish furniture sets.
IKEA’s loyalty programme, IKEA Family, has already rolled out nationwide, offering members exclusive discounts and early updates ahead of opening day.
New Zealand Market Manager Johanna Cederlöf said the team had been “counting down the days” to opening, calling it a long-awaited milestone.
“It’s very exciting for us. For many shoppers, this will be their first time inside an IKEA store,” she said. “We are excited to see how Kiwis fall in love with us and how they interact with us.”
To better understand the New Zealand market, IKEA conducted more than 500 home visits across the country to get to know how locals live, including daily routines, storage habits and space use.
Cederlöf said the visits highlighted New Zealand’s “diverse ways of living” - with many households having a strong focus on sustainability and maximising storage space.
One unique Kiwi quirk different from anywhere else in the world was the role of the garage.
“We noticed there are more garages here than almost anywhere else in the world,” she said, with many Kiwi households using them as multipurpose areas for storage, laundry and work.
Opening-week rush expected
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More than 500 staff, known as ‘coworkers’ to reflect IKEA’s family ethos, are focused on final preparations ahead of the expected opening-week rush.
“It’s been a huge effort to get everything ready,” Cederlöf said. “The team have been working very hard to make this happen.”
Founded in Sweden in 1943, the retailer has grown into a global household name, known for its flatpack furniture, minimalist design and walk-through room displays.
Operating in 63 markets, the IKEA brand is operated by several companies with different owners. The New Zealand operation is run by Ingka Group, which represents about 90% of IKEA sales.
IKEA has not confirmed plans for any additional New Zealand stores, saying it will monitor how shoppers use the Sylvia Park store and online service before deciding on future expansion, but it noted the strong response ahead of the opening is a promising sign.
For now, all eyes are on opening day, where Kiwis will get their long-awaited first look at the experience that has made IKEA a global staple for more than eight decades.
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IKEA opens on December 4 in Sylvia Park, Auckland, and online everywhere in New Zealand.
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3 Seater couch
In reasonable condition, just has some cat scratch damage on corners , see pics. Very comfy couch , originally Harvey Norman .
Summer Energy Saving Tips
Looking for some simple ways to help reduce your energy use and lower your bill? Read on for some ideas you can put into action right now.
In the kitchen
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Let food cool down before putting it in the fridge or freezer to keep these appliances running at their best (2°C - 5°C for your… View moreLooking for some simple ways to help reduce your energy use and lower your bill? Read on for some ideas you can put into action right now.
In the kitchen
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Let food cool down before putting it in the fridge or freezer to keep these appliances running at their best (2°C - 5°C for your fridge, and -18°C for your freezer).
Keep fridge and oven doors closed as much as possible.
Use cold water when filling the jug or rinsing dishes.
Run your dishwasher only when it’s full.
Heating your home
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Stop cold air from coming in by closing your damper when you're not using your fire place. Also block gaps under windows and doors.
Put an extra blanket on your bed instead of using an electric blanket.
Try using a thermostat to control when your heaters come on.
Close your curtains just before dark to keep in the heat.
Use a dehumidifier to keep your house dry and make it easier to heat.
Bathroom & laundry
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Use a short, cold wash cycle when washing clothes.
Have showers instead of baths and try to keep them less than five minutes.
Dry your washing on a clothesline as often as possible.
Open a window when you’re showering to avoid moisture build up.
If you haven’t got one, look at installing a hot water cylinder wrap.
Lighting your home
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Replace traditional lightbulbs with LED bulbs.
Clean lights and lampshades to get maximum light.
Switch the lights off when you leave a room.
Forming energy efficient habits
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Switch off appliances at the wall. Standby mode uses power too!
Turn phone and laptop chargers off when your batteries are full.
Replace old appliances with ones that have a high-energy star rating.
Switch off your hot water if you’re away for more than two weeks.
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Maximise small spaces with a colourful tiered planter!
Short on garden space? No worries. A tiered planter is ideal for small spaces and can be used for strawberries, herbs or salad greens. We finished ours in Resene Forest Green, Resene Green House, Resene Caper and Resene Red Berry. Find out how to create your own tiered planter with these easy step … View moreShort on garden space? No worries. A tiered planter is ideal for small spaces and can be used for strawberries, herbs or salad greens. We finished ours in Resene Forest Green, Resene Green House, Resene Caper and Resene Red Berry. Find out how to create your own tiered planter with these easy step by step instructions.
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Warrant to arrest: Paul Rehua
Police are working to locate Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.
Rehua, 42, is wanted in relation to escaping custody and is believed to be in the wider Waitematā area, though he known to frequent the greater Auckland and Waikato regions. It’s … View morePolice are working to locate Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.
Rehua, 42, is wanted in relation to escaping custody and is believed to be in the wider Waitematā area, though he known to frequent the greater Auckland and Waikato regions. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police.
If you have seen Rehua or have any information that may assist in locating him, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 251107/5350.
Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
McDonald's worries about losing low-income customers: Is price the reason why?
Fast food giant McDonald's is worried about losing lower-income customers, as data shows it can probably no longer be considered a "cheap" food option.
When McDonald's released its latest earnings report in the United States it said comparable sales were up but chief executive … View moreFast food giant McDonald's is worried about losing lower-income customers, as data shows it can probably no longer be considered a "cheap" food option.
When McDonald's released its latest earnings report in the United States it said comparable sales were up but chief executive Christopher Kempczinski said low-income customers were avoiding its restaurants.
CNBC reported that he noted "traffic from lower-income consumers declining nearly double-digits in the third quarter, a trend that's persisted for nearly two years.
"Traffic growth among higher-income consumers remains strong, increasing nearly double-digits in the quarter."
A spokesperson for McDonald's in New Zealand said this country did not report on total sales or business performance so he could not say whether the same trend was happening here.
On social media posts recently, customers have questioned the price of the new Big Arch burger, and complained that there had been price increases on the McDonald's app.
Another said it was like a Big Mac but more expensive while a third customer said it was due to wage rises.
On Uber Eats this week, a Bacon & Egg McMuffin was $9.30, a Big Mac was $11.80 and a cheeseburger $6.80. A Big Arch burger was $16.
Burger King had a Whopper with cheese for $14.80 and a Hawaiian BK Chicken for $17.60. Its triple cheeseburger was $13.90.
Gareth Kiernan, chief forecaster at Infometrics, said Stats NZ data showed takeaway food of all types had become a lot more expensive recently.
Between September 2005 and September 2025, the consumer price index had risen 66 percent, the food price index 84 percent, ready-to-eat food 103 percent and a Big Mac 93 percent.
Fish and chips had lifted 154 percent.
Kiernan said the fact the Big Mac had increased in price less than the 147 percent increase in the minimum wage over the period could be considered a good outcome.
He said takeaway food prices would have been driven up by both the wider increase in food prices and the cost of labour.
Bodo Lang, a marketing expert at Massey University, said it was often said that McDonald's had stopped being a cheap option but he was not convinced that weas the case.
"Despite offering high priced menu items, McDonalds still offers a range of choices for smaller appetites and smaller wallets. Classic items, such as the Big Mac or Quarter Pounder are still likely at the cheaper end when compared to others. For example, McDonald's prices are comparable with other international chains such as Burger King or KFC. Even when compared to local independent operators, McDonalds prices are still fairly comparable. At least for its classic items. Ordering anything via an app and have it delivered will obviously at much cost and little convenience, thus distorting consumers price impression."
Burger Fuel was charging $24.50 for a Bacon Backfire burger on Uber Eats this week.
"What McDonald's has done very well is to diversify its product portfolio to appeal to different tastes and wallet sizes. While its classics are still available at comparatively low prices, McDonald's luxe items, such as its Grilled Chicken Bacon Deluxe, are at the upper end of the price range and compete head on with the likes of local chains, such as Burger Fuel. So McDonald's has done an excellent job of trying to appeal to its classic customers, particularly through bundles and offers, while appealing to others with premium priced items," Lang said.
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Auckland FC Ticket Discount
⚽ Calling all football fans!
Support the brilliant Auckland FC and The Village Square Trust at the same time!
Use our links below to get 10% off your tickets, and we’ll receive $5 from every ticket sold to support our community programmes.
Grab your discounted tickets here:
• … View more⚽ Calling all football fans!
Support the brilliant Auckland FC and The Village Square Trust at the same time!
Use our links below to get 10% off your tickets, and we’ll receive $5 from every ticket sold to support our community programmes.
Grab your discounted tickets here:
• Auckland FC vs Brisbane Roar – Sun 23 Nov
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• Auckland FC vs Newcastle Jets – Sun 30 Nov
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About us:
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A special thank you to Auckland FC for supporting our community. 💙
Craft Harvest at Cathedral Christmas Market
Our Craft Harvest market will be joining the Cathedral Christmas Market once again this year, bringing a beautiful range of Craft Harvest stallholders with festive gifts, handmade treasures, gorgeous crafts and more.
📅 Tuesday, 9 December 2025
🕐 5pm – 7:30pm
📍 Holy Trinity … View moreOur Craft Harvest market will be joining the Cathedral Christmas Market once again this year, bringing a beautiful range of Craft Harvest stallholders with festive gifts, handmade treasures, gorgeous crafts and more.
📅 Tuesday, 9 December 2025
🕐 5pm – 7:30pm
📍 Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell (corner of St Stephen’s Ave & Parnell Rd)
Come hungry, bring your Christmas cheer, and enjoy a magical evening of food, creativity, and community in the heart of Parnell.
Follow here for updates: www.facebook.com...
Poll: If you had a bit of spare cash, would you 'buy' into a pest-free island?
Kiwis have always had a soft spot for our animal friends. With so many unique and quirky birds and marine species calling Aotearoa home, it’s only natural that we feel a deep drive to protect them 🐧🦭
These days, we’re getting pretty creative about how we do it too. The latest idea? You… View moreKiwis have always had a soft spot for our animal friends. With so many unique and quirky birds and marine species calling Aotearoa home, it’s only natural that we feel a deep drive to protect them 🐧🦭
These days, we’re getting pretty creative about how we do it too. The latest idea? You can actually buy a symbolic piece of one of New Zealand’s most remote islands as part of the Auckland Island Restoration Project.
If you had a bit of spare cash, would you 'buy' into the project?
And maybe the bigger question — should we be looking at doing the same kind of thing for wildlife refuges on our main islands too?
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60% Yes - restoration needs creativity
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40% No - Is this sensible?
New Zealand's tax debt has hit $9.3b, prompting an IRD crackdown
Inland Revenue has sharply increased its enforcement activity, collecting $4.3 billion in overdue tax in the year to June – the highest total since 2018 – as total tax debt reached $9.3b. The department’s audit numbers rose 42% to 7641, with one in three targeting property transactions. An … View moreInland Revenue has sharply increased its enforcement activity, collecting $4.3 billion in overdue tax in the year to June – the highest total since 2018 – as total tax debt reached $9.3b. The department’s audit numbers rose 42% to 7641, with one in three targeting property transactions. An extra $35 million in Budget 2025 boosted the IRD's compliance funding, reinforcing the Government’s shift from pandemic-era leniency to debt recovery.
Problem areas: Baker Tilly Staples Rodway tax director Andrew Dickeson said Inland Revenue is scrutinising property sales, underpaid salaries and trust income splitting, alongside cash work and overseas companies operating in New Zealand. Its 2025 annual report shows 650 liquidation cases referred to court, up 49% year on year, signalling tougher consequences for unpaid tax. Dickeson said the IRD was typically good to deal with if people front-footed the tax issue they had and worked on making a payment plan.
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Scam Alert: Cold calls from banks
A number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your … View moreA number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your login details – including your username and passwords – by email or phone.
⚠️ Your bank will never send direct links to log in to online banking platforms via email or SMS.
⚠️ Your bank does not need to know your full credit card number and CVV number (they already know these details!)
⚠️ Your bank will never ask you to download software or remotely access your device.
Highwic Sweetpea and Plant Fair Saturday 22 November | 10am - 2pm
Sweetpea Garden Display – Plants for Sale - Cut Flowers - Vintage Garden Tools – Food – Coffee – Activities – Historic Pressed Plant Exhibition and Demonstration
The orchard garden will be in full bloom with a specially planted display of sweet peas, and a wide range of stallholders … View moreSweetpea Garden Display – Plants for Sale - Cut Flowers - Vintage Garden Tools – Food – Coffee – Activities – Historic Pressed Plant Exhibition and Demonstration
The orchard garden will be in full bloom with a specially planted display of sweet peas, and a wide range of stallholders will be on site selling perennials, sweet peas, shrubs, climbers, grasses, heritage roses, natives, cut flowers, as well as vintage garden tools, flowerpots, and much more. Members of the botany team from Auckland Museum will be demonstrating how you can press your own plants.
Highwic house and the retail shop will also be open to visit, including a very special opportunity to view a display of pressed ferns and plants from the 1800s, brought out from the collection especially for the event. Also on display will be a personal collection of vintage watering cans.
Get creative and bring along a wonky vegetable creature, or make one on the day, for the 'Wonky Vegetable Creature Competition'.
See event page for more info.
Location of second NZ Costco store revealed
Property developer Kiwi Property said today it had agreed to sell a 6.4-hectare plot of land to the US-based mega store chain at its new development in Drury, south of Auckland.
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No opening date was announced.
"We are very excited to be … View moreProperty developer Kiwi Property said today it had agreed to sell a 6.4-hectare plot of land to the US-based mega store chain at its new development in Drury, south of Auckland.
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No opening date was announced.
"We are very excited to be entering into this agreement with Kiwi Property in a location as great as Drury," Chris Tingman, Costco country manager, said.
"Whilst still subject to planning and corporate approvals, our aim is to introduce our unique high-quality, low-cost merchandise to Drury, serving our significant membership base in the south of Auckland, as well as Hamilton and the Waikato region."
The site is at the southern end of the development, adjacent to State Highway 1.
The new store will be the city's second, with the Costco at the Westgate shopping centre proving hugely popular.
“Costco has been a hit with Kiwi consumers since it opened its first store in Auckland and we’re pleased to be working with them on this exciting opportunity to bring Costco further south,” Kiwi Property chief executive officer Clive Mackenzie said.
Costco's first Auckland store has been a big success for the company. Its revenue in its second full year of operation, the 52 weeks ending September 2024, was $361.5 million.
Kiwi's 53-hectare development is being built for future residential use and a mixed-use centre and will include 10,000 m² of commercial space, 56,000 m² of retail, and 2000 m² for community activities.
Last week, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop announced it had won fast-track approval.
“The development is projected to inject over $1.45 billion into Auckland’s economy over the next 11 years and is expected to deliver around 3,420 full-time direct employment roles in construction and related services,” Bishop said.
"This is great news for jobs and growth in this fast-growing part of Auckland."
Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis hailed the announcement.
Legislation to create an "express lane" for new supermarket contracts was introduced to Parliament recently.
“The Government is working with Costco to ensure that we are doing everything possible to make consenting as quick and efficient as possible,” Willis said.
“It is also fantastic news for shoppers. More competition means more choice and lower prices."
She said the development, as a whole, was expected to inject $1.45 billion into the Auckland economy over the next 11 years, and create around 3420 full-time jobs in construction and related services.
“Costco’s planned expansion will add to that boost by creating more construction jobs,” Willis said.
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