Mount Roskill, Auckland

Seniors Newsletter

The Team from Office for Seniors

Our June Seniors newsletter is out today. In this issue, we focus on the cost of living. We share some practical advice on how to save money on your health, home and everyday expenses plus much more.

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New Bathroom Mirror Cabinet

Janice from Mount Roskill

New Mirror Cabinet (still in box)

Price: $20

One week left to vote in Love Your Local Awards

The Team from Love Your Local

You nominated your most-loved locals - now it’s time to vote! We’ve managed to whittle down over a thousand nominations into regional finalists, so we need to know who deserves to win. Regional winners will go into the running for national titles, as judged by a panel led by Peter Gordon, so … View moreYou nominated your most-loved locals - now it’s time to vote! We’ve managed to whittle down over a thousand nominations into regional finalists, so we need to know who deserves to win. Regional winners will go into the running for national titles, as judged by a panel led by Peter Gordon, so make sure to get your votes in.

Head to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to cast your votes, and go into the draw to win a Restaurant Association voucher. Vote now

The cheapest and most expensive places to fuel up in Auckland

Brian from Mount Roskill

Petrol prices across Auckland are varying drastically, with a 61 cent per litre difference between the cheapest and the priciest.
With the fuel tax subsidy finishing at the end of June, the cost of filling up is set to rise for everyone. But why is there such a major disparity in Tāmaki Makaurau?… View morePetrol prices across Auckland are varying drastically, with a 61 cent per litre difference between the cheapest and the priciest.
With the fuel tax subsidy finishing at the end of June, the cost of filling up is set to rise for everyone. But why is there such a major disparity in Tāmaki Makaurau?
RNZ visited Costco in West Auckland, where fuel costs are among the cheapest in the region. One motorist, Jake, was filling up not just his car but also three 10-litre tanks for his other vehicles. He said he visits the 27-pump petrol station twice a week.
On June 14, unleaded 91 was $2.11 per litre and diesel was $1.62. Only those with a $60 Costco annual membership can access the pumps.
Silverdale farmer Steve was also there to fill his truck and several 20-litre containers.
“I fill up for farm fuel as well as diesel for my truck. It’s the cheapest in town, so why wouldn’t you?”
Another driver, Brent, often made a 100km round trip from his home in Milldale to his workplace in Avondale, going via Costco in Westgate for fuel. He told RNZ the drive was worth it for the “massive difference” in petrol prices.
Less than five minutes drive away in Henderson, a Mobil station charges 44 cents more than Costco, with unleaded 91 fetching $2.55/L and $2.02 for diesel.
One driver, Ben, said he tried to buy petrol in South Auckland where prices are more affordable. He said fuel costs make it hard to cope.
“We’re all broke,” he told RNZ.
A glimpse at petrol prices around Auckland:
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Z, Te Atatu Peninsula - unleaded 91: $2.52, diesel: $2.02
BP, Herne Bay - unleaded 91: $2.55, diesel: $2.04
BP, Northcote - unleaded 91: $2.44, diesel: $1.96
Pak’nSave, Wairau -unleaded 91: $2.39, diesel: $1.97 (with a supermarket receipt)
Z, Panmure - unleaded 91: $2.52, diesel: $2.02
Caltex, Newton - unleaded 91: $2.38
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Garage to rent.

Guy from Mount Eden

Garage to rent -secure and dry, carpeted, storage only 5 x 3, Charlton Ave, Mt Eden, quiet Street, $80 per week.Ph Melanie 021 122 4755.

Spanish For Beginners 2023

Programme Co-ordinator from Sandringham Community Centre

Spanish For Beginners is on every Thursday evening from 6pm-7.30pm with our regular Tutor Pablo Del Aguila . Come and learn some Spanish at the centre. All sessions are free and you are all very welcome ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

Kids Only Market July 2023

Programme Co-ordinator from Sandringham Community Centre

Our Kids Only Market at the same time during the School Holidays programmes at Sandringham . Our next one will be on Saturday 15 July in our main hall from 10am-12pm. Stalls are free and you are all welcome to come along and support our budding little entrepreneurs. Lots of goodies sold from … View moreOur Kids Only Market at the same time during the School Holidays programmes at Sandringham . Our next one will be on Saturday 15 July in our main hall from 10am-12pm. Stalls are free and you are all welcome to come along and support our budding little entrepreneurs. Lots of goodies sold from beautiful children with enterprising market gifts, plants, toys, books, games and more ! You are all very welcome kids - bring your parents along to support you too ! 🥎⚾️⚽️🪀🛼🤿⛳️🏑🏐🍎🍏🍓🍉🥖🥯⌚️⏰🎹🎼🪕🎲🎯🎳🎮♟🪘🎨

Pacific Handcrafts with Mone - at Sandringham

Programme Co-ordinator from Sandringham Community Centre

Mone’s Weaving Sessions are still on every Friday evening from 5pm-6.30pm in 2023 since Term 1 this year . Come and join into the fun of learning. We have heat pumps to warm up the hall and you are all very welcome 🤩🤩🤩🌺🌺🌺🌺

July School Holidays 2023

Programme Co-ordinator from Sandringham Community Centre

Our free July 2023 school holidays programmes returns next month with a new tutor Malama. We are running arts, crafts, baking, cooking, outdoor play , games, and movie session from 11am-2pm everyday of the school holidays. Drop ins welcome. Come along- we'll see you at Sandringham at our … View moreOur free July 2023 school holidays programmes returns next month with a new tutor Malama. We are running arts, crafts, baking, cooking, outdoor play , games, and movie session from 11am-2pm everyday of the school holidays. Drop ins welcome. Come along- we'll see you at Sandringham at our centre !!

Ukulele at Sandringham 2023

Programme Co-ordinator from Sandringham Community Centre

Ukulele Sessions are on every Monday evening from 6pm-7.30pm at Sandringham Community Centre- main hall. Come and join us for some free lessons ☺️☺️☺️☺️ you are all very welcome !!

Craft Market at Sandringham Community Centre

Programme Co-ordinator from Sandringham Community Centre

Our next Craft Market is coming up on Saturday 1st July from 9am - 1pm at our centre front hall. Come along and join us, browse around, support your local Sandringham creative community crafters and make some new friends. Stalls are $5 each, jam scones , hot coffee and tea will be served. You are … View moreOur next Craft Market is coming up on Saturday 1st July from 9am - 1pm at our centre front hall. Come along and join us, browse around, support your local Sandringham creative community crafters and make some new friends. Stalls are $5 each, jam scones , hot coffee and tea will be served. You are all very welcome 🧶🧶🧵🪡🧵🧵📍🧶🤩

Matariki at Sandringham 2023

Programme Co-ordinator from Sandringham Community Centre

Come join us at Sandringham Community Centre Matariki Celebrations next Wed 21 June at the centre from 10am-2pm. You are all very welcome !!

Have you seen Edward?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Family and Police are concerned for the welfare of 19-year-old Edward Fifita, and are appealing for the help of the public.

What you need to know:
- Edward was last seen at his home address in Onehunga yesterday, 15 June at around 8.30am and was believed to be travelling to the Onehunga … View moreFamily and Police are concerned for the welfare of 19-year-old Edward Fifita, and are appealing for the help of the public.

What you need to know:
- Edward was last seen at his home address in Onehunga yesterday, 15 June at around 8.30am and was believed to be travelling to the Onehunga Library.
- He is about 160cm tall and a large build and is usually wearing bright coloured clothing.
- Edward is known to frequent public transport and Police believe he is in the Auckland area.

A number of enquiries to locate Edward have been unsuccessful, and Police are now appealing to the public for help.

Police urge anyone with any information regarding Edward's whereabouts to call 105, referencing file number 230616/5862.

Have you got a great family recipe for cauliflower?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for cauliflower recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by June 25, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the August issue of NZ Gardener.