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Poll: Would you support reducing sick leave to five days?
As shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be … View moreAs shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be happy with this change?
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18.6% Yes, ten is too much
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79.9% No, keep it at ten
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
Transform Old Cabinets with Mint, Gold & Rattan Flair
Update an old cabinet with on-trend rattan and a retro-cool mint and gold palette using Resene Kandinsky and Resene Tussock. Find out how to refresh your old cabinets with these easy step by step instructions.
Join the Mystics at a fun Netball Holiday Programme!
Registrations for our July Holiday Programmes are OPEN🥳
Join our Netball Skills programme to learn from Mystics players and have the time of your life!
Can't pick up your child early? Sign them up for our Combination programme for twice the fun and convenient pick-up times until 5:30pm
… View moreRegistrations for our July Holiday Programmes are OPEN🥳
Join our Netball Skills programme to learn from Mystics players and have the time of your life!
Can't pick up your child early? Sign them up for our Combination programme for twice the fun and convenient pick-up times until 5:30pm
🏘Windmill Park, Mt Eden
Week 1 commences 30 June
Week 2 commences 7 July
For full details including dates, times and activity themes, check out the Auckland Netball website
See you there!
Find your new home
At Ryman you'll find a perfect blend of independence and community.
With our new Winter Special, we are offering a fantastic price on selected homes. These prices are available for a limited time only.
Call Lucy on 09 627 2727 or click read more for more information.
Matariki Festival
This weekend, gather with whānau and friends to enjoy a range of exciting events across Tāmaki Makaurau. Here’s what’s on offer:
Te Hui Ahurei o Matariki – Matariki Festival Day
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Bring the whole whānau for a day full of culture and creativity at … View moreThis weekend, gather with whānau and friends to enjoy a range of exciting events across Tāmaki Makaurau. Here’s what’s on offer:
Te Hui Ahurei o Matariki – Matariki Festival Day
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Bring the whole whānau for a day full of culture and creativity at Auckland Botanic Gardens this Friday from 10am. Enjoy kapa haka, waiata, carving demonstrations, raranga activations, poi making and much more. A wide range of exciting and fun activities and experiences for everyone.
Matariki ki te Maunga
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Welcome Matariki rising in the sky with karakia on Pukekohe Hill from 6am this Friday. After the ceremony, head to Ngaa Hau e Whā Marae for a warm breakfast and entertainment. A beautiful way to start the day in reflection and connection.
Wheke Fortress
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Step into the Wheke Fortress this Pipiri and gather under the stars for an evening of music, mātauranga, kai, and celebration with community and whānau.
Matariki Evening Lights
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Soak up the festive atmosphere with music, fire pits, delicious kai, and good company at Silo Park’s Matariki Evening Lights this Saturday. A perfect winter’s evening by the waterfront.
For more Matariki Festival events, visit Matariki Festival Website.
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Auckland Art Show Returns This June!
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at THE AUCKLAND ART SHOW!
This exciting event opens at:
The Viaduct Events Centre
Friday 27th June.
Weekend pass is Saturday 28th, 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday 29th 10am – 5 pm.
16 years and under go free Saturday and Sunday.
Explore a stunning … View moreGet ready for an unforgettable experience at THE AUCKLAND ART SHOW!
This exciting event opens at:
The Viaduct Events Centre
Friday 27th June.
Weekend pass is Saturday 28th, 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday 29th 10am – 5 pm.
16 years and under go free Saturday and Sunday.
Explore a stunning array of artwork from a stellar line up of artists! Enjoy live art demonstrations and meet the artists! All art is for sale. You can take home a unique work of art just for you!
Could you save $400 on power?
Why it pays to compare plans
Did you know over 90% of New Zealanders who compare power plans find savings—often around $400 a year? Comparing power plans is quick and easy with a free online tool—it takes just five minutes and won’t disrupt your supply. A simple switch could lead to real … View moreWhy it pays to compare plans
Did you know over 90% of New Zealanders who compare power plans find savings—often around $400 a year? Comparing power plans is quick and easy with a free online tool—it takes just five minutes and won’t disrupt your supply. A simple switch could lead to real savings. Click here to compare
To save more, match your power plan to your lifestyle. If you're home during the day, a 'time of use' plan could cut costs by using power during off-peak hours. Tailoring your plan to your routine helps keep more money in your pocket.
Head to the Electricity Authority’s website, where they offer free tools to help you compare and switch plans with ease. With so many New Zealanders already saving up to $400 a year, there’s no reason to wait. Smart power choices start here, and the benefits can last all year long.
Take charge of your electricity costs and see how much you could save today. You might just wonder why you didn’t switch sooner.
Have you got an amazing wood pile?
Dear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as … View moreDear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as impressive, or even more so? Send us a photo! Email: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. You could be in to win a Fiskars X36 splitting axe L blade and a Fiskars X14 universal axe. We're looking for wood piles of impressive size or of particular space efficiency or even an artistic vision!
Toilet cleaning 101: Step-by-step guide for a thorough clean
You probably know how to clean a toilet. It’s a chore most of us have done countless times. But knowing how to do something and knowing how to do something the right way are two different things.
“When you clean a toilet, not only do you clean the inside of the toilet where all the, you know, … View moreYou probably know how to clean a toilet. It’s a chore most of us have done countless times. But knowing how to do something and knowing how to do something the right way are two different things.
“When you clean a toilet, not only do you clean the inside of the toilet where all the, you know, action happens,” says Bill Strang, the president of corporate strategy, e-commerce and customer experience at Toto USA, “you also want to make sure that you wipe down the sides and the rim of the bowl, and even the top of the tank lid.”
Here, Strang breaks down everything you need to know to get the job done.
How often to clean a toilet
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Cleaning a toilet regularly is essential, but the definition of “cleaning regularly” will vary, based on what Strang calls “your use pattern”.
The primary toilet or toilets in your home – the ones that are used every day or several times a week – should be cleaned once a week. Less frequently used toilets, such as those in guest bathrooms, should be cleaned once a month. Staying on top of infrequently used commodes prevents mineral deposits and waterborne bacteria from building up, and it helps keep dust buildup at bay. And, of course, you should always clean toilets after someone in the household has been sick.
Choosing the right cleaner
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There are a lot of toilet cleaning agents on the market, including gels, foams and drop-in tablets that promise to do all the work for you. We asked Lou Manfredini, a home expert at Ace Hardware, to break down the options and explain which ones are best for your needs, as well as what to avoid.
Liquid cleaners are the most common type of toilet cleaner and the most versatile – most can also be used on other bathroom surfaces and fixtures. Liquid cleaning agents come in a variety of formulas, including heavy-duty bleach-based cleaners and those formulated with gentler, plant-based ingredients.
Gel cleaners are ideal if you have hard water because their viscosity allows them to cling to the sides and under the rim of the bowl, providing more contact time to break down tough stains from mineral deposits.
Foam cleaners expand and cling to the exterior and bowl and, like gel formulas, they provide more contact time, making them well-suited for eliminating stubborn buildup, stains and bacteria. Many foaming bathroom cleaners also can be used on sinks, showers and bathtubs.
Drop-in cleaners, generally available in tablet or gel form, are placed in the tank or bowl, then released with each flush. “For those that may not need the bowl to be perfect, the drop-ins offer reliable cleaning – just keep a toilet brush handy to use once in a while,” Manfredini says. It’s worth noting that they clean only the bowl, so you will still need to clean the exterior parts of the toilet, including the seat and flusher.
Powder cleaners are applied directly to the bowl, then scrubbed with a toilet brush. They offer less coverage and clinging power than liquid, foam or gel cleaners but are typically more shelf-stable because they don’t contain water.
Heavy-duty cleaners, such as chlorine bleach or calcium, lime and rust remover, are useful after someone in the household has been sick with a highly contagious illness (think norovirus) or to eliminate stubborn mineral deposit stains. But these are not intended for everyday use. “Ultimately, the flushed water ends up in a water treatment plant and then circles back,” Manfredini says. “The fewer harsh chemicals we all use, the better.”
You also will need the following tools:
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– Household gloves to protect your hands from bacteria, germs and chemical cleaning agents.
– Microfibre cloths for cleaning the exterior of the toilet, including the top of the tank, flusher, seat, base and the area around the toilet.
– A bowl brush.
- Paper towels (optional) for wicking away residue after cleaning.
How to clean a toilet
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Strang provided step-by-step instructions for cleaning a toilet from top to bottom. And don’t forget the area around the base of the toilet, he says, where a lot of nasty buildup lurks.
Step 1: Dry dust the exterior
Use a dry microfibre cloth to wipe the entire exterior of the toilet, starting with the top of the tank and working down, finishing with the base and the floor around the toilet, to pick up dust, hair and other debris before introducing liquid cleaners. Pay special attention to the top of the tank and behind the seat, Strang says, two areas where dust and hair often lurk.
Step 2: Apply cleaner to the bowl
Doing this early in the process gives the product agent time to penetrate and break down the buildup inside the bowl while you clean the exterior.
Step 3: Clean the tank and flusher
Apply toilet cleaner to a microfibre cloth, or use a premoistened cleaning wipe (“Don’t flush wipes,” Strang says), and wipe the top and sides of the tank, including the flusher. Pay particular attention to buildup in joints or crevices.
Step 4: Clean the seat and ring
Close the toilet lid and use the same microfiber cloth to wipe the top side, then open it and clean the other side. Next, clean the top and underside of the seat, including the ring where the seat rests. Finally, Strang says, wipe the area around the bolts that secure the seat to the toilet.
Step 5: Clean the base or skirt, floor and walls
Continue to work downward, wiping the toilet base or skirt. Then wipe the walls and floor around the toilet to remove drips and splatters, which will make the area look cleaner and eliminate odour-causing bacteria. This step may seem unnecessary, but don’t skip it. “When you’re cleaning the toilet, that is not just the toilet you’re cleaning,” Strang says, “but also the area around the toilet.”
Step 6: Clean the bowl
Use a toilet brush to scrub the bowl. If the toilet is a box-rim style, pay particular attention to scrubbing the lip of the bowl, where a lot of bacteria and buildup tends to form. (Box-rim toilets flush water into the bowl from holes underneath the rim, whereas a rimless design flushes water around the entire bowl.)
Step 7: Dry the exterior (optional)
Use a clean, dry microfiber cloth or paper towels to dry the exterior of the toilet to remove any dust, lint or hair and to eliminate streaks and droplets left by liquid cleaning agents. It’s okay to skip this step, but doing it can give your clean toilet some added sparkle.
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Proud to be your Most Trusted Brand
For the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of … View moreFor the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of trust is what sets us apart.
Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Come along to a one-hour presentation on Tuesday 24th June, at 2.00pm at St Lukes Community Church, 130 Remuera Rd.and learn about AI. We’re very pleased to have Matt Ensor as our guest speaker this month. Matt leads a group in the AI Forum of New Zealand that looks at how new AI tools are … View moreCome along to a one-hour presentation on Tuesday 24th June, at 2.00pm at St Lukes Community Church, 130 Remuera Rd.and learn about AI. We’re very pleased to have Matt Ensor as our guest speaker this month. Matt leads a group in the AI Forum of New Zealand that looks at how new AI tools are being used.
Matt is great at explaining complicated topics in a simple and interesting way. He will talk to us about artificial intelligence (AI) — what it is, how it’s being used today and the positive and negative aspects of this new technology.
It will be a friendly and informative talk that helps us all better understand the fast-changing world of AI.
Email: mac.auckland@seniornet.nz or Phone Janet 0212148386.
RE+5 Morocco Argan Oil 100ml
RE+5 Morocco Argan Oil 100ml
The composition of Argan, stable unique oil, endows it with many benefits which are scientifically proven. Argan oil presents an exceptional percentage of essential fatty acids, one of which is lino leic acid (omega 6) ensuring the functions of repair and defense of … View moreRE+5 Morocco Argan Oil 100ml
The composition of Argan, stable unique oil, endows it with many benefits which are scientifically proven. Argan oil presents an exceptional percentage of essential fatty acids, one of which is lino leic acid (omega 6) ensuring the functions of repair and defense of the skin. They stimulate intracellular oxygenation and thus favour the restoration of the hydrolipidic film by increasing the nutriment content of cutaneous cells and ensuring the dispensable moisturizing of the skin.
Usage:
Ø Face: Massage delicately a few drops on face and neck previously cleansed preferably every evening for 1 month, after the application of the Perfect Radiance Mask or when the skin feels dry.
Ø Body: after bath or a peeling, warm the oil in your hands and massage your body with upward movements. Two or three times a week.
Ø The Hair: spread from the roots to the ends and leave for about an hour before shampooing. Dry and brittle hair recovers brilliance and suppleness.
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