Mount Roskill, Auckland

What do you pay to send your child to preschool? And is it worth it for you?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, With the cost of living rising, The Post/Stuff is collecting data on the cost of early childhood education (ECE) in New Zealand for a story we're working on. If you're a parent or caregiver, we'd like to hear from you about your experience of this, through filing in … View moreHi neighbours, With the cost of living rising, The Post/Stuff is collecting data on the cost of early childhood education (ECE) in New Zealand for a story we're working on. If you're a parent or caregiver, we'd like to hear from you about your experience of this, through filing in the below survey, or in the comments below.

Streaming Services Increase Prices

The Team from NZ Compare

Attention NZ Streamers! As inflation takes its toll, major streaming services in NZ are increasing their prices.

Sitting back and watching your favourite movies will likely cost more money. So check them out! But don't worry, we've got tips to help you save without missing out on your… View moreAttention NZ Streamers! As inflation takes its toll, major streaming services in NZ are increasing their prices.

Sitting back and watching your favourite movies will likely cost more money. So check them out! But don't worry, we've got tips to help you save without missing out on your favourite shows! Stay tuned!

Volunteer Opportunities: Red Cross Sandringham

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Do you or someone you know have a few hours to spare and would be interested in helping out our team at Red Cross Shop Sandringham?

We would love some extra hands to help the success of our well loved Red Cross Shop Sandringham 🤲🏽

Either pop in store to have a chat about our volunteer … View moreDo you or someone you know have a few hours to spare and would be interested in helping out our team at Red Cross Shop Sandringham?

We would love some extra hands to help the success of our well loved Red Cross Shop Sandringham 🤲🏽

Either pop in store to have a chat about our volunteer opportunities or get in touch with us via:
Phone ☎️ (09) 815 6203
Email 📧 shop.sandringham@redcross.org.nz
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571 Sandringham Road, 1025📍

Open 7 days a week 🗓️
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: 10am-4pm
Sun: 10am-2pm

Ryman Prize Awarded to Brain Health Expert

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

Canadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.

The prize … View moreCanadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.

The prize was presented by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at a ceremony at Logan Campbell Village in Auckland today, celebrating the major contribution Professor Hachinski has made to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the links between ‘the terrible three’ - stroke, dementia and coronary heart disease.

Click read more for the full article.

Hair color model

Samira from Mount Eden

Hi looking for models for retouch hair colour using Wella professional colour on Tuesday and Thursday at Remuera Salon. Please dm me I will back to you as soon as I can .
The treatment includes retouch and blow dry.The price is only $45 thank you.

Stay healthy for them this winter.

Ministry of Health

Get the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.

To book your flu vaccine … View moreGet the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.

To book your flu vaccine contact your doctor, pharmacy or healthcare provider, or visit Find out more

4 drawers solid wood Chest

Edwin from Mount Roskill

Solid wooden chest just need sanding and and revarnishing good solid condition with new metal handle free for good home must collect from Mt Roskill near Mt Eden and Three Kings End .
Size w65cm x D45cm x H110cm
Can install the new handle also for free if needed to
Please contact 0275941981 by … View moreSolid wooden chest just need sanding and and revarnishing good solid condition with new metal handle free for good home must collect from Mt Roskill near Mt Eden and Three Kings End .
Size w65cm x D45cm x H110cm
Can install the new handle also for free if needed to
Please contact 0275941981 by Txt

Free

April Art Workshop - children & adults

Nidhi from Mount Roskill

Join my April painting workshop for children and adults for heaps of fun and learning!!

April Art Workshop - children & adults

Nidhi from Mount Roskill

Hello community,
Join affordable painting workshop for children and adults on 13th, 20th and 27th April at Fickling Convention centre for 1. 5 hours each day and unleash your creative talent! I will be teaching brush techniques, strokes and mixing tips to creative magical art pieces. Materials … View moreHello community,
Join affordable painting workshop for children and adults on 13th, 20th and 27th April at Fickling Convention centre for 1. 5 hours each day and unleash your creative talent! I will be teaching brush techniques, strokes and mixing tips to creative magical art pieces. Materials provided, multiple subjects to choose from. Registration essential. Call /text 0210776515 or write at nidhi.2788@gmail.com

Price: $4,550

Table mats

Adelia from Mount Roskill

Set of 10x table mats. Different picture on each side. Brand new unused, excellent quality.

Price: $10

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Mac Senior Net - Chorus

Janet Court from Mac Senior Net Auckland

Come along to a free 1 hour presentation by Chorus NZ on comparing Internet Service Providers, Fibre Broadband and the withdrawal of the copper network. Monday 8th March @ 1.30pm at Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Rd, Pakuranga.
Email: mac.auckland@seniornet.nz or Phone Janet 0212148386.

Personalised stickers

Michelle from New Windsor

Prices start from $30. eg, a 60cm circle board in a single colour is $30
Stickers come on transfer tape and are easy to apply
Stickers can be applied to a variety of surfaces, ie cars, windows, corflute, lunch boxes, drink bottles, basically anything.

Price: $30

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Daylight saving is coming to an end for another year, which means an extra hour of sleep for many

Brian from Mount Roskill

Here's everything you need to know.
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When does daylight saving end in New Zealand?
Daylight saving time ends every year at 3am on the first Sunday in April.
That means it ends this year at 3am on Sunday, April 7.

Do the clocks go forward or back?
… View moreHere's everything you need to know.
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When does daylight saving end in New Zealand?
Daylight saving time ends every year at 3am on the first Sunday in April.
That means it ends this year at 3am on Sunday, April 7.

Do the clocks go forward or back?
That's right, clocks go back for the winter, from 3am to 2am.
That means you get an extra hour's sleep-in and it won't be as dark when you wake up in the morning - at least for a while.
It also means the sun will go down an hour earlier in the evening, so if you've got outside chores to complete, get them done faster.

How do I change the time on my phone?
You probably won't need to, because most smart phones will adjust to time zones automatically.
Here's how to check if your smartphone does that:
Android: Go into the clock app, tap more and then go into settings. Then go into change date and time, select set time zone automatically and then select use location to set time zone.
iPhone: Open settings, select general, to go date & time and make sure set automatically is turned on
Samsung: Open settings, go to general management, select date and time and then make sure automatic date and time is turned on. This should mean your phone will automatically reflect the time depending on where you are.

Why do we have daylight saving?
Because the Earth is on a tilt (of about 23 degrees, for those curious), we are exposed to more sun during summer and less during winter.
That means the days are longer during the warmer months and shorter in the colder months.
Daylight saving is intended to make the most of those long daylight hours. It means an extra hour of light on summer evenings, rather than super early in the mornings when hardly anyone is awake to enjoy it.

How long have we been doing this?
New Zealand first observed daylight saving in 1927.
However, the dates that clocks went forward and back, and the amount of time they were changed, varied over the following years.
In 1941, daylight saving was extended year-round under emergency regulations to help save energy during World War II.
Five years later, daylight saving time (or summer time as it was then known) was adopted as standard time, effectively discontinuing daylight saving.
In 1975, daylight saving was introduced again.
It was extended to its current dates — from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April — in 2007.

When will daylight saving time start again?
Clocks will go forward one hour at 2am on Sunday, September, 29.

Do other countries observe daylight saving?
They do, but they're in the minority. About two thirds of the world's countries do not change their clocks throughout the year, according to Pew Research.
The practice is most popular in Europe, where 37 out of 44 countries observe daylight saving, and it's also observed in parts of North America, Latin America and Australia.
Egypt is the only African nation with daylight saving after bringing it back in 2023.

Countries close to the equator do not usually change their clocks as the length of their days does not vary enough throughout the year to justify it.

What if I'm working when the time changes?
The rules around getting paid for working during daylight saving time are set out in the Time Act 1974.
It says that if you're working when clocks go back an hour, you are entitled to be paid for that extra hour.
For example, if your shift started at 10pm and finishes at 6am, you will have actually worked nine hours and must be paid for nine hours of work.
If you're working on 29 September when the clocks go forward, you are still entitled to be paid for your normal hours. In this instance, a 10pm-6am shift will only mean seven hours of work, but you must be paid for eight.

I've changed the clock on my microwave — what next?
Daylight saving is a good time to check the batteries on your smoke alarm by pushing the test button to sound the alarm.
Check the alarm's expiry date too — most last a maximum of 10 years — and give the cover a clean to avoid false alarms from dust buildup.
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Tools and equipment can be a big investment for a contractor or tradie

Alan Storage from Kiwi Self Storage - Mt Roskill

You need to keep your investment secure but at the same time have the right tools when you need them. You might be between jobs and your stuff is taking up room at home or in the workshop you could be using for something else.


Speaking of home, you neighbour's van was broken into last … View moreYou need to keep your investment secure but at the same time have the right tools when you need them. You might be between jobs and your stuff is taking up room at home or in the workshop you could be using for something else.


Speaking of home, you neighbour's van was broken into last week and he lost his tools and a lot of materials that will take time to replace. Plus you cant park it outside your house anymore as your street looks like Wilson Parking.

Another issue is that you work on several different projects during the day and it takes a long time to drive back to base to pick up the materials and right tools for the next job.

Where Self Storage Comes In.
Kiwi self Storage has five storage facilities in Auckland and Wellington. Our facilities are secure, dry and conveniently located close to major highways or roads. There are several ways that renting a storage unit can be the right move for you:
- Your tools and business inventory is safely secured behind electric fences with coded gate entry and CCTV monitoring. No more worry about items left in your van or on site overnight.
- You can store at a facility that is centrally located compared to where you work, meaning you can easily come back to pick up more materials or tools during the day without wasting time in traffic.
- Easy access with undercover loading and unloading
- Have materials or items couriered to your unit (conditions apply)
- You have full control over access to your unit - you provide the padlock
- You can scale the unit size up or down at any time to match the needs of your business
- You can install shelving to make the most of your unit.
- After one month you are only charged on a daily basis. Simply provide notice if you wish to move out.
- Insurance available

To find out more contact us on 0800 58 57 56 to speak to our helpful staff. You can arrange to come in and discuss your needs with them and have a look around our facilities. Or have a look at our website and contact us for an easy quote.
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