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12 days ago

Volia Vafe

Jason from Mount Eden

Afternoon all.
I understand Voila Cafe in Sandringham is moving on.
I wanted to say thank you for their service over the years.
My family and I enjoyed your smiles, and fantastic food, and we wanted to wish you all the best.

12 days ago

Bathroom renovation? Call us today!

The Team from The Building Guys

We are a family owned business based in Pakuranga. Been working in our neighbourhood for 30 years. We love building and have the team to do everything for you. We have our plumber, electrician, tiler and more tradies to get the job done 👍🏽

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12 days ago

Wairuatanga (Spirituality) - Day 21

Kiran Reddy from Mount Eden

The Spirit of the Whale

A tohunga once saved a stranded whale by performing karakia (prayers) and calling on Tangaroa, Atua of the sea, to guide its return to the ocean. The whale, a manifestation of wairua (spirit), later returned with its pod to guide the tohunga’s waka through treacherous … View more
The Spirit of the Whale

A tohunga once saved a stranded whale by performing karakia (prayers) and calling on Tangaroa, Atua of the sea, to guide its return to the ocean. The whale, a manifestation of wairua (spirit), later returned with its pod to guide the tohunga’s waka through treacherous waters, showing the deep connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Moral: Recognizing and nurturing the spiritual essence in all things brings guidance and balance to life.

13 days ago

Online phishing scam

The Team from New Zealand Police

With Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a … View more
With Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a trustworthy person or organisation to try and get a victim’s personal information.
Police has received a number of phishing scam reports with offenders targeting people who are selling items or services online like Trade Me and Facebook Marketplace.
The offenders pretend to be an interested buyer, and urgently request to buy your product and arrange a courier pickup.
The victim receives a fake courier website link to complete a verification process asking for personal details, like bank account numbers, passwords, and phone numbers.
Once provided these details, the offender uses these to access a victim’s bank account, tricking the victim into proving any multifactor authentication code sent from the victim’s bank.
The money in the victim’s bank account is then taken by the offender once access is gained.
Police are urging members of the public to be cautious, especially when someone in person or online is asking you to give them money or your personal details like bank accounts and passwords.
Never comply with a request asking you to provide or ‘verify’ your online banking details.
Legitimate organisations will never ask you to do this.
If you are unsure if it is real, please contact your bank by the phone number on their official website or go to your nearest branch.
If you receive a courier website link from a potential buyer, this is likely a scam.
Please do not fill out the verification process.
Use the social media/trading platform’s reporting tools to report the scam and the user involved.
You can also make a report to Netsafe at report.netsafe.org.nz.
If you have handed over your online banking details, contact your bank immediately and suspend your account.
If you think you have been scammed (provided your banking details and/or suffered a loss), please gather as much information you can and make a report to Police online through 105.police.govt.nz or call 105.

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13 days ago

Halfway Through the Christmas Craft Harvest Markets! 🎄

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Join us tomorrow morning for another fabulous Craft Harvest Market, marking the midpoint of this exciting series of Christmas markets!

Explore an array of gorgeous, handmade gifts and goodies, lovingly crafted by our talented stallholders. It's the perfect chance to get ahead on your … View more
Join us tomorrow morning for another fabulous Craft Harvest Market, marking the midpoint of this exciting series of Christmas markets!

Explore an array of gorgeous, handmade gifts and goodies, lovingly crafted by our talented stallholders. It's the perfect chance to get ahead on your Christmas shopping and find one-of-a-kind treasures for someone special.

Christmas Craft Harvest Markets will be on every Saturday morning alongside the Parnell Farmers' Market from 8 to 11.45am, right up until Saturday 21st December.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

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13 days ago

Tikanga (Customs and Protocols) - Day 20

Kiran Reddy from Mount Eden

Kupe’s Journey to Aotearoa

Kupe, the great navigator, honored tikanga by seeking guidance from the Atua and following traditional protocols before embarking on his journey to Aotearoa. By respecting his ancestors and observing rituals, he ensured safe passage and discovered the land with his … View more
Kupe’s Journey to Aotearoa

Kupe, the great navigator, honored tikanga by seeking guidance from the Atua and following traditional protocols before embarking on his journey to Aotearoa. By respecting his ancestors and observing rituals, he ensured safe passage and discovered the land with his people. His adherence to tikanga preserved cultural knowledge for generations.

Moral: Respect for customs and protocols honors heritage and ensures the preservation of wisdom.

13 days ago

Festive foliage

The Team from Resene ColorShop Newmarket

Get creative by making a gorgeous leaf-printed tablecloth and gift your guests the perfect hand-painted decoration all painted in Resene testpot paint colours.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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14 days ago

FREE solid Oak dresser for collection

Melanie from Epsom

Solid Oak dresser in good condition (no wood borer)
Partially refurbished/decorated, and has been sealed well with varnish, 78 cm height x 129cm length x 46 cm depth
Free for collection from Remuera at agreed time, by Monday 9th December

Free

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14 days ago

Original painting

Janis from Remuera

Beautiful original Acrylic on canvas.
South Island scene with birds.

Price: $50

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14 days ago

Original painting

Janis from Remuera

Original Acrylic on canvas painting of South Island scene.

Price: $50

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14 days ago

Drawing board. Pentax

Janis from Remuera

Full size tilting drawing board with Pentax drawing machine in working order.
Excellent for student, artist or craft.
Also Angle Poise lamp with clamp.
Good condition although there are some scratches.

Price: $100

14 days ago

Home Renovation? Call us today!

The Team from The Building Guys

We are a family owned business based in Pakuranga. Been working in our neighbourhood for 30 years. We love building and have the team to do everything for you. Plumber, electrician, tiler and more tradies to get the job done 👍🏽

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14 days ago

Risk Awareness and Family Violence Response

Kiran Reddy from Mount Eden

Risk Awareness and Family Violence Response

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14 days ago

Impersonating tow truck drivers

The Team from Counties Manukau Police

Police are warning drivers across Tāmaki Makarau to be on the lookout for dodgy tow truck drivers following several incidents in the past few months.

Motorists are being warned of a small group of people pretending to be tow truck drivers, committing crimes by using unregistered tow trucks to … View more
Police are warning drivers across Tāmaki Makarau to be on the lookout for dodgy tow truck drivers following several incidents in the past few months.

Motorists are being warned of a small group of people pretending to be tow truck drivers, committing crimes by using unregistered tow trucks to pick up vehicles.

Sergeant Suzannah Kimber, Counties Manukau Police, says the group steals vehicles by pretending to legitimately tow them before disposing of the vehicles.
“Recently these offenders towed a member of the public’s vehicle in plain sight.
“Members of the public drove past this tow truck while they were loading it up as it just looked normal.
“They even go as far as wearing high-visibility clothing.”

Sergeant Kimber says Police are taking the opportunity to remind the community that all tow trucks will have external sign writing with the company name and be able to produce their logbook if asked.
“They also must be registered as a transport operator.
“If you see a tow truck without any distinguishing features towing cars, please call Police immediately.”

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