Mount Eden, Auckland

5 Easy Tips To Keep Your House Warm and Your Power Bill Low

Rugs Direct - New Market

In New Zealand, roughly 75% of housing have insufficient ceiling insulation and 70% have insufficient flooring insulation. That is a serious problem when you consider how heat is lost.

Almost 42% of heat is lost through the ceiling while 10% is lost through the floor. That is 52%!!! If you are … View moreIn New Zealand, roughly 75% of housing have insufficient ceiling insulation and 70% have insufficient flooring insulation. That is a serious problem when you consider how heat is lost.

Almost 42% of heat is lost through the ceiling while 10% is lost through the floor. That is 52%!!! If you are cranking your heater to make up for that loss, than you definitely need to read on to see how you can save your power bill with some quick fixes.

Enjoy all the comforts of home

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

We understand that home doesn’t just mean the house or apartment you live in – home is also about the people around you.

That’s why we make sure that when you move into a Ryman retirement village, you’ll find a supportive community where new friendships are formed, and residents can thrive… View moreWe understand that home doesn’t just mean the house or apartment you live in – home is also about the people around you.

That’s why we make sure that when you move into a Ryman retirement village, you’ll find a supportive community where new friendships are formed, and residents can thrive – even in difficult times.

Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll feel at home at Ryman.

The best Christmas lights in your neighbourhood

Bernadette Basagre Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours,

We're looking for the best Christmas house lights in the neighbourhood. Know anyone, a street or have beautiful lights yourself, contact me at bernadette.basagre@stuff.co.nz with a picture.

Explore Tāmaki Makaurau this summer

The Team from Auckland Council

Kia ora Aucklanders! Register now for your chance to receive an Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher that you can use towards a bunch of epic activities and attractions across Auckland. 100,000 vouchers are up for grabs! You can register to receive either one $100 family voucher or one $50 individual … View moreKia ora Aucklanders! Register now for your chance to receive an Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher that you can use towards a bunch of epic activities and attractions across Auckland. 100,000 vouchers are up for grabs! You can register to receive either one $100 family voucher or one $50 individual voucher.
ℹ️ Register now by clicking on 'Read More'.
🙋 For any questions, check out the FAQs by clicking on 'Read More'.

Give kindness, this Christmas

Trade Me

We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll … View moreWe at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll find a bunch of opportunities to give to Kiwis in need.

100% of your purchase goes directly to your charity of choice, and if you’ve been wondering what to give someone this year, a Kindness Store gift might be the perfect solution!

Just pick, click, and ‘Give Now’ – we’ll get it to the charity for you. Easy. Learn more

Helping each other through COVID-19

Ministry of Health

With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and … View moreWith more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and needs to isolate, have food, medications and supplies available. Make a plan with neighbours, friends or whānau to support each other.

If you need more help to manage at home, you can also access a COVID-19 welfare line on 0800 512 337

Find tips here Find out more

Discover the wonder of Christmas!

LIFE

Discover the wonder of Christmas lights across Auckland by using our helpful map to find streets in your neighbourhood with lights that you can enjoy, all from the comfort of your car.

Help us to share the wonder and add a street to our map!

And if you're looking to make the most of the … View moreDiscover the wonder of Christmas lights across Auckland by using our helpful map to find streets in your neighbourhood with lights that you can enjoy, all from the comfort of your car.

Help us to share the wonder and add a street to our map!

And if you're looking to make the most of the season, we invite you to celebrate the wonder of Christmas wherever you are with LIFE. Our Christmas services will be streaming exclusively online this year on Christmas Eve and Day.

Find out more at christmasatlife.co.nz/lights. Find out more

Double sheets

Emily from Sandringham

Reversible doublesheets & 2 pillow cases

Price: $10

Mediterranean Lunch by Advanced chefs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Here is the three course Mediterranean luncheon with the menu designed and costed by each to incorporate fresh bold flavours. Their guest and also sat down and ate with them.

The first dish is a entreé prepared by Pani - Mini salad with olive oil, mints and garlic. The second dish is a main by … View moreHere is the three course Mediterranean luncheon with the menu designed and costed by each to incorporate fresh bold flavours. Their guest and also sat down and ate with them.

The first dish is a entreé prepared by Pani - Mini salad with olive oil, mints and garlic. The second dish is a main by Naoko - Snapper with fresh ciabatta and the dessert is a Greek bougatsa with pickled strawberries by Claudia.

Sunny room with tall AF ceilings in a stellar 2 bed 2 bath flat in Grafton!

Sarah from Grafton

Live right on Grafton Station! My room in this incredible corner unit is still available. So sad to leave it (and the heated indoor pool & spa pool, might I add).

Please share around, and message with any questions :)

Thanks Neighbours!

Details:
www.trademe.co.nz...

Red Cross Shops welcome everybody!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Our Red Cross Shops welcome everybody. Customers don’t need to be vaccinated or show My Vaccine Pass to enter the shop under the Traffic Light System.
We look forward to seeing you all soon.

Relative Clause

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

A relative clause is used to define or identify the preceding noun or to give extra information about it. Adding more detail to writing is often something students struggle with.

Dishwasher Machine Liquid Mix - try this home recipe

Vick Sharma from Service King

This home recipe can be used to clean your dishes, as well as your dishwasher. Give it a try and tell us how it goes. And while we've got you, head over to our Community Offerings page at the link, for your two FREE dishwasher magnets, perfect for that visual reminder when your clean … View moreThis home recipe can be used to clean your dishes, as well as your dishwasher. Give it a try and tell us how it goes. And while we've got you, head over to our Community Offerings page at the link, for your two FREE dishwasher magnets, perfect for that visual reminder when your clean dishwasher needs emptying!

Free

Sustainable & Affordable (It means better choices)

The Warehouse

Better products shouldn’t cost the earth. That’s why we’re bringing you more
sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well
as less packaging waste.

Look in our stores or online and … View moreBetter products shouldn’t cost the earth. That’s why we’re bringing you more
sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well
as less packaging waste.

Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Sustainable shopping for every whanau. Find out more

Two large pieces of cloth, working heater, pair of Puma sneakers, and (a partridge in a pear tree) sunshade

Joel from Grey Lynn

Our new mattress and topper came wrapped in these really large pieces of opaque cloth. Can't think of a use for them......perhaps a drop cloth for a painting project, curtains for a sleepout?
Also working heater (checked by electrician)
Pair of men's size 42 Puma sneakers (fair … View moreOur new mattress and topper came wrapped in these really large pieces of opaque cloth. Can't think of a use for them......perhaps a drop cloth for a painting project, curtains for a sleepout?
Also working heater (checked by electrician)
Pair of men's size 42 Puma sneakers (fair condition)
Big sunshade (158 cm x 110 cm), almost new, but 1 pole is split and the top is torn at the base...maybe you know how to repair nylon or can repurpose poles?

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