Mount Eden, Auckland

2 weeks left to enter the Winter Puzzle Comp!

The Post

Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.

The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.

The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers,click here.

The Team at The Post Find out more

Afterschool Netball Skills

Marketing Manager from Auckland Netball Windmill Road

Looking to further your child's skill development, or
they just need a little extra guidance? Join our skills clinics, led by quality coaches!

Afterschool Clinics details:
📅 Wednesday afternoons in St Johns 🏠 Starting 23
July
📅 Friday afternoons in Mt Eden 🏠 Starting 25 … View moreLooking to further your child's skill development, or
they just need a little extra guidance? Join our skills clinics, led by quality coaches!

Afterschool Clinics details:
📅 Wednesday afternoons in St Johns 🏠 Starting 23
July
📅 Friday afternoons in Mt Eden 🏠 Starting 25 July

⏰ Year 1-4: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
⏰ Year 5-8: 5.15pm - 6.15pm

Weekend Clinics details:
📅 Sunday afternoons in St Johns 🏠 Starting 3
August
⏰ Year 1-4: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
⏰ Year 5-8: 2.15pm - 3.15pm

Meditation: Toolkit For Calm

Durba from Mount Eden

When: July 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31. 7pm – 8:30pm nightly.

Venue: Sri Chinmoy Centre, 89 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden.
Entry is just around the corner from 89 Dominion Rd, through the first entrance in Tawari Street.

Inner peace, simplicity and happiness have always been there inside us, qualities… View moreWhen: July 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31. 7pm – 8:30pm nightly.

Venue: Sri Chinmoy Centre, 89 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden.
Entry is just around the corner from 89 Dominion Rd, through the first entrance in Tawari Street.

Inner peace, simplicity and happiness have always been there inside us, qualities of our heart and soul that are often hidden and lost beneath the busy
complexities of our mind.

This free six-evening course covers the essential
techniques in learning and mastering meditation, rediscovering the inner life and restoring clarity and calm. Our presenter is Jogyata Dallas, who has taught workshops on meditation in many countries and authored several books about the subject and his own personal experiences.

Each evening introduces new material and meditation exercises that encourage stillness in the mind, body and breath, mantras and chants, the principle branches of yoga, and examines the seven essential steps in developing a more spiritual lifestyle. It is recommended that you start on the first or second evening rather than joining after this.

No need to bring anything, ample local street parking.

Admission is free, however registration is encouraged to ensure seating.
Please register to:
Ailsa 021 892 153.
All welcome.

Age Well Kiwi

Mabel from Hillsborough

We are a new support group for seniors. We meet once a month to share our experience and discuss our challenges & concerns.

With the growth of our ageing population, and more seniors living alone, this group would explore and advocate/address the social, emotional and physical needs of … View moreWe are a new support group for seniors. We meet once a month to share our experience and discuss our challenges & concerns.

With the growth of our ageing population, and more seniors living alone, this group would explore and advocate/address the social, emotional and physical needs of our seniors, and promote positive and healthy ageing.

We meet on the first Saturday of the month 2-3:30pm in Mt. Roskill.

If you are interested in joining us and contribute your ideas, knowledge, experience, talents and resources, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at agewellkiwi@gmail.com.

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Friday 18 & Saturday 19 July, 10am - 2pm.

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities. Learn More

Poll: Is AI rewiring our minds?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View moreArtificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.

We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?

Is AI rewiring our minds?

• AI is making us lazy
• Ai is great, BUT only if used as a tool and not a substitute for thinking
• AI is great! People have a history of fearing new technology
• Too early to tell
• Have a different perspective? Share it below!

Vote View Results

• 19.8% AI is making us lazy
  19.8% Complete
• 51.5% Ai is great, BUT only if used as a tool and not a substitute for thinking
  51.5% Complete
• 5.2% AI is great! People have a history of fearing new technology
  5.2% Complete
• 21.7% Too early to tell
  21.7% Complete
• 1.8% Have a different perspective? Share it below!
  1.8% Complete

1242 votes

Got an overseas holiday coming up? Here are 10 tasks to tick off before you go

Brian from Mount Roskill

If you’ve got a walk down an air bridge coming up soon, you’ve probably got a checklist well underway. To make sure you haven’t missed anything, we’ve put together one, too. If you’ve forgotten to do any of these tasks, don’t worry – they’re all things we can help with.
1. Make … View moreIf you’ve got a walk down an air bridge coming up soon, you’ve probably got a checklist well underway. To make sure you haven’t missed anything, we’ve put together one, too. If you’ve forgotten to do any of these tasks, don’t worry – they’re all things we can help with.
1. Make sure your suitcase is travel worthy
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Don’t hold off getting out your suitcase until a couple of days before you leave. Check the wheels and zip are strong and you still remember the code for the lock. If it’s time to replace your old suitcase, we can help you find a good buy. You’ll find a range, from Kmart and The Warehouse cheapies right up to a pricey Samsonite, in our luggage test results.
2. Check your luggage limits
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This is especially important if you’re flying with multiple airlines. Check the allowed luggage dimensions to make sure you won’t have issues at the airport. Also keep in mind that, just because a bag is sold as a carry-on, it might exceed an airline’s size limits. We’ve noted if each of the small cases meet Air New Zealand and Jetstar criteria in our luggage test results.
3. Get ready to spend
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There are different ways of paying for things while you’re overseas. Our investigative writer Ruairi O’Shea has done the hard yards to assess all the options. His analysis makes it easy to see if you’d be better off with a debit card, credit card, travel card, cash or one of the new apps – Wise and Revolut. He’s even put together a handy summary of what he thinks you should do. You can read all about it in his article Travel money: the best cards to use overseas.
4. Check your travel insurance coverage
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Hopefully you’ve got travel insurance sorted – but have you read the policy yet? It’s a good idea to understand any limits listed in the fine print. That way you can decide if any holiday activities you’re planning are covered and if it’s OK to take certain valuables with you. If you do still need travel insurance, check out our travel insurance buying guide and policy comparison.
5. Keep an eye on things back home
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A security camera that connects to your WiFi network and sends you a notification when it detects motion can give you peace of mind while you’re away. There are 44 cameras, from brands including Ring and Arlo, in our security camera test results.
6. Know how you’ll use your phone
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If you go overseas without a plan for how you’ll keep using your phone, you could find yourself coming home to a big phone bill. You can find out about different roaming packs, local SIM cards and eSIMs and learn what Consumer staff members have done in our article How to keep using your phone overseas.
7. Get clued up on airport security
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Do you know where to pack that power bank or hearing aids charger? If you need to freshen up on the rules around what you can take in your carry-on and check-in, have a peruse of our airport security tips.
8. Consider paying for an extra bag
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If hitting the malls is going to be a big part of your trip, it could work out cheaper to plan ahead and prepay to take an extra bag. We’ve found it can be cheaper than paying the excess baggage fee when you show up to the airport with a heavy suitcase on the way home.
9. Do your duty-free research
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If you know you’ll be tempted by duty-free at the airport, now’s the time to do some research online. You might find the bottles of Pinot or perfume are cheaper back home or in the shops at your destination. We’ve shared our tips for making the most of duty-free shopping.
10. Consider tracking your luggage
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I recently found myself standing in an airport office with a bunch of other travelers whose luggage hadn’t shown up on the conveyer belt. We were all wishing we’d thought ahead and popped a tracker in our bags. At least that would have given us an idea of whether it was worth waiting around for them.
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Total Gym

Stephen from Mount Roskill

If you've got a Total Gym gathering dust, and would like to convert it into some handy cash for something interesting, it could make a great present for my wife's birthday coming up (she always TALKS about travelling to the gym...). Just message me how an asking price.

Auckland Family History Expo | Tāmaki Huinga Tātai Kōrero 2025

Bryn from Epsom

New Zealand Society of Genealogists and its interest group the Genealogical Computing Group proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.

Join us on Friday 8 August to Sunday 10 August 2025 at the Fickling Convention Centre , … View moreNew Zealand Society of Genealogists and its interest group the Genealogical Computing Group proudly present a weekend-long event covering a wide range of topics on researching genealogy and family history.

Join us on Friday 8 August to Sunday 10 August 2025 at the Fickling Convention Centre , 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings, Auckland


• Friday 8 August 1pm-4pm: Pre-Expo AI Workshop $40 per person - Ancestors Intelligence - Using AI for Family History with Fiona Brooker
Discover how artificial intelligence can support your family history research. In this hands-on session with genealogist Fiona Brooker, learn how to use AI tools to analyse documents, organise your research, and turn your findings into compelling family stories. Bring your laptop along.

• Friday 8 August 5pm-8.30pm: Opening event $40 per person to cover catering expenses and TWO keynote speakers
5pm: Meet and greet reception. Refreshments and canapes.

6pm: Keynote 1: Welcome address. Topic - The "Getting it Right" photos with Sarah Hewitt, chair of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists
Who are the people in the photos that introduce the NZSG’s Getting It Right videos?

Genealogy without Borders with Chris Paton, Scotland's Greatest Story. Irish born Chris Paton As family historians, we can be tempted to try to tell the stories of our ancestors solely from the resources in the areas where they once lived, but in this talk, genealogist Chris Paton examines why the consideration of the extended family around the world can be particularly fruitful for your family history research also. As part of a wider worldwide diaspora, Chris will show how emigrant family members provided him with clues to their stories overseas, often with records that plugged the missing gaps in research for family members back home, and giving him a much broader understanding of his family at both home and abroad.

• Saturday 9 August 2025: $5 door charge
• Sunday 10 August 2025: $5 door charge.
Those booking both Friday events get free entry to the Expo on Saturday and Sunday on presentation of their tickets.

Take advantage of our free seminars, from beginner to advanced, computer-based tutorials, ask-an-expert sessions and research assistance on Saturday 9 August and Sunday 10 August. No booking required. Bring your laptops to take full advantage of the workshops and tutorials.

Speakers and sessions
Awesome international speakers appearing in-person at the Expo.
Fabulous local speakers.
Plus many speakers from our favourite family history Vendors.

Please keep checking the New Zealand Society of Genealogists website for updates. Full programme to come soon.

Venue information
Fickling Convention Centre is adjacent to Three Kings Reserve and has some on-street parking on Mt Albert Rd and in side streets. If you are able-bodied we suggest public transport or street parking in surrounding streets. This multi-functional venue is wheelchair-friendly and has accessible toilets.

Over the weekend there will be a coffee van with snacks onsite. There are a couple of cafes and a supermarket nearby, but you may wish to bring a packed lunch with you.
Raffles: Three tickets for $5 – prizes include subscriptions to your favourite genealogy websites, DNA kits, magazine subscriptions, membership fees, and research tools and services.

Would you like to sponsor or donate raffle prizes?
The Auckland Family History Expo committee is still interested in hearing from potential sponsors and raffle donors.
Please contact us if you want to support our Expo. Email the Auckland Family History Expo committee:

Thanks to this year's sponsors
Platinum sponsor: New Zealand Society of Genealogists
Gold sponsors: FamilyTree Maker (MacKiev)
Silver sponsors: Ancestry, FamilySearch, Genealogical Computing Group (GCG)
Bronze sponsor: MyHeritage

Enquiries to: afhexpo@gmail.com

Cleaner wanted

Moveena from Mount Roskill

Hi,

I am looking for someone who can do weekly cleaning at my place in Mount Roskill.

Please contact me on 0272277294 if interested.

Thanks Moveena

Got a tricky neighbour situation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View moreJoin us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions

Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you! Find out more

Transform Your Trolley: A Glam Mid-Century DIY Makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious DIY drinks trolley finished in Resene Colorwood, Resene Aquaclear and Resene Gold Dust metallic paint. Find out how to refresh your old drinks trolley with these easy step by step instructions.

10 tips and tricks for creating strong passwords

Brian from Mount Roskill

1) DO NOT USE letters and numbers in sequence (e.g. qwerty, abcde, 12345, asdf).
2) NEVER use your birthdate as your password.
3) COMBINE letters, numbers, and symbols (ex: $, %, !) to form a password of at least eight characters.
4) REFRAIN from using your name as your password.
5) DON’T … View more1) DO NOT USE letters and numbers in sequence (e.g. qwerty, abcde, 12345, asdf).
2) NEVER use your birthdate as your password.
3) COMBINE letters, numbers, and symbols (ex: $, %, !) to form a password of at least eight characters.
4) REFRAIN from using your name as your password.
5) DON’T create a password that includes any of your personal information as these details can be found online. 6) Additionally, steer clear from using your family members’ names and birthdays, pet names.
7) AVOID using overly common passwords, such as P@$$w0rd, password, 1234567890, ioveyou, etc.
8) STOP reusing passwords. Every new password you create should be unique.
9) STRONG passwords can be long passphrases where you combine multiple words into a long string of characters (ex: correcthorsebatterystaple, randommousebottlepickle). Don’t forget to add some numbers and symbols, too!
10) REFRAIN from changing just one character whenever you update your password (ex: MyG@laxyPassw0rd01, MyG@laxyPassw0rd02, MyG@laxyPassw0rd03).
Do not write passwords in notepads or on sticky notes!
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There was a net migration loss from New Zealand to Australia of 30,000 people in the December 2024 year

Brian from Mount Roskill

Stats NZ international migration statistics spokesperson Sarah Drake said the net migration loss from New Zealand to Australia was similar to the 29,400 loss in 2023.
"The loss in 2024 is the largest for a calendar year since 2012, but below the record loss of 43,700 in the March 2012 … View moreStats NZ international migration statistics spokesperson Sarah Drake said the net migration loss from New Zealand to Australia was similar to the 29,400 loss in 2023.
"The loss in 2024 is the largest for a calendar year since 2012, but below the record loss of 43,700 in the March 2012 year."
It is a long-standing trend with the net migration loss to Australia averaging around 30,000 per year between 2004 and 2013.
This dropped to around 3000 between 2014 and 2019.
The net migration loss consisted of 47,300 migrant departures to Australia and 17,300 migrant arrivals from Australia.
"The annual record for migrant departures to Australia was 62,800 in the June 2012 year," Drake said.
Australia was the main destination for New Zealand citizen migrants, with 58% of the 69,300 migrant departures crossing the ditch.
Since the early 2000s, people who were born outside New Zealand have made up a growing proportion of New Zealand citizens migrating to Australia.
Of New Zealand citizens who migrated to Australia in 2024, 35% were born outside New Zealand.
Overall there was a provisional net migration gain of 54,100 to NZ from the rest of the world (excluding Australia) in 2024.
"This was well down on the net gain of 157,300 in 2023, which was a record for a calendar year.
"The net migration gain from the rest of the world in 2024 more than offset the net migration loss of 30,000 to Australia."
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Love watercress? Share your recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by July 20, 2025.