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From 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the … View moreFrom 23 November to 17 December, stop/go traffic management will be in several locations on SH16 between Mabbett Lane and Restall Road (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am).
Works will include chipsealing and stormwater improvements. There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
Hi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed or mattress, this is the best week of the year to do it. With 31 Beds4U stores across New Zealand, you can easily test comfort, compare sizes, and find the perfect fit in person.
… View moreHi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed or mattress, this is the best week of the year to do it. With 31 Beds4U stores across New Zealand, you can easily test comfort, compare sizes, and find the perfect fit in person.
🛏️ Huge Black Friday Savings
Enjoy up to 70% OFF on NZ-made beds and leading brands like Tempur, Sealy, and Slumberzone - all available in-store.
🎉 Black Friday Deals You’ll Love
Here’s what you can get this week only:
FREE Premium Pillows with selected beds
FREE Delivery on eligible purchases
FREE Size Upgrade on selected Slumberzone beds
Lowest Price Guarantee on Sealy Posturepedic
Exclusive Black Friday Combo Deals on top mattresses and bases
Whether you’re looking for better support, a size upgrade, or simply a more comfortable night’s sleep, our team is here to help.
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Looking at the X-Ray picture: I’m baffled - how did they ever get through controls in Malaysia???
Experience the magic of Christmas like never before as the Farmers Santa Parade returns for its 92nd year!
This year’s Parade will feature grand floats, lively marching bands, treasured characters, dazzling costumes, and The Enchanted Woodland float; a whimsical fairytale scene of mushroom … View moreExperience the magic of Christmas like never before as the Farmers Santa Parade returns for its 92nd year!
This year’s Parade will feature grand floats, lively marching bands, treasured characters, dazzling costumes, and The Enchanted Woodland float; a whimsical fairytale scene of mushroom houses, butterflies, and woodland creatures.
Plus, everyone’s favourite pup! Bluey, starring on her very own float and the jolly man himself – Santa Claus!
But the fun doesn’t end there. After the Parade head over to Santa’s Party with Jono, Ben, and Megan in Aotea Square, with incredible stage entertainment, amusement rides, delicious food, and activities for the whole family.
Join us on Sunday 30th November for a day of fun, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime!
So, mark your calendars, grab your Santa hats, and get ready to experience a spectacle like no other at the Farmers Santa Parade.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure the perfect viewing spot for this cherished holiday tradition.
HOT TIP! Viewing the parade from Customs St East and Mayoral Drive is the perfect spot to be after the Parade and you can walk right through to the Santa's After-Party
All inner-city roads are closed between 11.30am and 4pm on Sunday 30th November 2025. People are advised to get into the city before 11.30am to avoid frustration with traffic and parking.
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Parade Route: Starts corner Mayoral Drive and Cook Street, down Mayoral Drive, left into Queen Street, and right into Customs Street East, ending at the corner of Customs Street East and Britomart Place.
When
Sunday 30 November 2025
1pm-2.30pm
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Collection of various craft bits.
All for one price - all sold together.
Material pieces, including Thomas, & Winnie the Pooh.
Stuffing (in the grey bag)
Padding
Pipes
Quilt basting spray.
… View moreCollection of various craft bits.
All for one price - all sold together.
Material pieces, including Thomas, & Winnie the Pooh.
Stuffing (in the grey bag)
Padding
Pipes
Quilt basting spray.
Collection is from Herd Rd, Hillsborough
Commuters from Auckland’s North Shore can expect long delays this morning after roadwork equipment broke down on the harbour bridge, blocking lanes.
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said at 6am a “piece of roadworks equipment” had failed, which delayed the reopening of the bridge … View moreCommuters from Auckland’s North Shore can expect long delays this morning after roadwork equipment broke down on the harbour bridge, blocking lanes.
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) said at 6am a “piece of roadworks equipment” had failed, which delayed the reopening of the bridge after an overnight closure.
Only two out of the five lanes were open.
At 6.10, the agency shared that one further lane had reopened and urged motorists to allow extra time for their commute.
Traffic is “heavily congested” from Tristram Ave to the Harbour Bridge, NZTA said.
At 6.20am, NZTA confirmed all lanes on the bridge were now opened. However, heavy congestion was still expected and it advised extra time for southbound travellers.
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Paint it Orange - Arthritis - 1st - 29th November 2025
Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
Selling this Nerf Gun as no longer required.
As per photos it’s in good condition and still works well.
Bullets included.
From smoke and pet free home.
Pick up is in Sandringham (near St Luke’s mall).
Tony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.
The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.
“It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it… View moreTony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.
The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.
“It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it gets lots of light, and it’s a good size, so I’ve got room for my card-making supplies.”
Click below to read their full story.
About seven out of 10 shoppers are being offered an extended warranty at Apple Stores, Harvey Norman and Noel Leeming.
While extended warranties promise to pay for repairs for a specified period after the manufacturer’s warranty has expired, you’re likely paying hundreds of dollars for … View moreAbout seven out of 10 shoppers are being offered an extended warranty at Apple Stores, Harvey Norman and Noel Leeming.
While extended warranties promise to pay for repairs for a specified period after the manufacturer’s warranty has expired, you’re likely paying hundreds of dollars for protection you already have under consumer law.
Our latest retailer survey found that three big retailers – Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming and Apple Stores – were the most likely to offer an extended warranty.
Only 2 to 3% of shoppers at the three big retailers were told by store staff what protection they already have under consumer law.
The more expensive the item, the more people were offered a warranty. This is especially so for large appliances (54%) and home tech (50%) purchases across all retailers surveyed.
Extended warranties may also be marketed as product care or damage protection plans.
We were happy to see only 3% of people who were offered an extended warranty went ahead with buying one. Although, we suspect this is because we surveyed our members and supporters, and they’re likely to be more clued up on their rights.
You’re already covered
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Under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA), manufacturers and retailers are obliged to guarantee the products they sell are of an acceptable quality and fit for their purpose. Most appliances, certainly the big-ticket ones, can be expected to perform well for many years, not just the period covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
This means that if your product develops a fault when it’s still reasonably new, you can have it repaired or, if that isn’t possible, replaced – even if the manufacturer’s warranty has expired.
If the fault is substantial, you can choose between a refund, repair or replacement.
Therefore, there’s no value in having an extended warranty if the only thing it gives you is cover beyond the period of the manufacturer’s warranty.
The extended warranty may cover accidental damage, but so does your home and contents policy – for example, your contents insurance should cover damage to computers and electronic appliances from power surges.
When is an extended warranty a good idea?
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An extended warranty is worth considering if it goes beyond the protections provided by the CGA. An example would be if a warranty guarantees replacement with a new item if something goes wrong, rather than having to wait for repairs.
When selling you an extended warranty, the retailer should tell you the extra rights it gives you on top of the CGA.
And remember, the CGA doesn’t apply to goods normally used for business purposes. So, if you’re buying items for business use, extended warranties may give you protection you don’t automatically have by law.
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My cars got stolen from Mount Albert Street near Scout Avenue traffic lights. Was parked on the street where it was usually parked over the years. Any spotting please report.
From 24 November to 9 December, stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH2 between Irish Road and Steen Road on multiple nights between 9pm and 5am(Sundays to Thursdays).
During the day, all lanes will be open, but speed restrictions will apply to allow the chipseal to set and to protect… View moreFrom 24 November to 9 December, stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH2 between Irish Road and Steen Road on multiple nights between 9pm and 5am(Sundays to Thursdays).
During the day, all lanes will be open, but speed restrictions will apply to allow the chipseal to set and to protect vehicles travelling over the newly laid surface.
There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. Click to find out more.
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Selling as I cut this to the wrong size
72cm x 18cm
Pick up from Avondale
Picture shows what the sticker looks like when applied
Hopefully this puts things into perspective for people who complain about op shops throwing away clothing.
Every year the world produces 100 billion articles of clothing for an approx population of 8 billion. 15 - 45 billion items are never sold and are dumped by stores. Of the items that do … View moreHopefully this puts things into perspective for people who complain about op shops throwing away clothing.
Every year the world produces 100 billion articles of clothing for an approx population of 8 billion. 15 - 45 billion items are never sold and are dumped by stores. Of the items that do sell 3 out of 5 items are discarded within the first year by consumers.
As opshops are pretty much the last line before these items hit landfill, you can hopefully understand why opshops have to picky about what they are putting out for sale, there is just too much. Also within an op shop there is only so much space to store/display items and most are receiving donations daily.
Most people do a clean out of excess stuff at least once a year but they really need to think about what they are donating and if it's actually fit for reselling.
Thank you to all the op shops out there that have to deal with this excessive amount of clothing let alone the multiple other items you receive daily.
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