Onehunga, Auckland

Tāmaki Drive Closure: Tuesday 28 October

The Team from New Zealand Police

A section of Tāmaki Drive in Auckland will be closed for a short time on Tuesday 28 October, due to a planned hīkoi.

The seaward side of Tāmaki Drive (eastbound) will be closed between Ōkahu Bay and The Strand in Parnell, from 11.45am until around 1.15pm.
The partial road closure is being … View moreA section of Tāmaki Drive in Auckland will be closed for a short time on Tuesday 28 October, due to a planned hīkoi.

The seaward side of Tāmaki Drive (eastbound) will be closed between Ōkahu Bay and The Strand in Parnell, from 11.45am until around 1.15pm.
The partial road closure is being put in place to ensure the safety of all road users while the hīkoi takes place.

Motorists are advised to plan ahead for any traffic delays and to consider taking alternative routes where possible.

Bike for Sale

Noeline from Ellerslie

Selling my grandsons bike.

Price: $70

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Share your favourite raspberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.

Pedigree Vital Dog food for sale 2X20kg

Thomas from Hillsborough

Two untouched bags of 20kg each Pedigree Vital dog food for working dogs for sale as my dog just passed away. Plus two half bags are for free if anyone buys the 2 bags (expiry: Dec-2025 and July 2026). I bought them at $115 per bag and now sell for $95/each. Contact: Thomas at 02102753453

Price: $95

How Muscle Imbalance Leads to Discomfort After Sitting

Evergreen from Evergreen Natural Health Epsom Clinic

Do you often feel lower back pain or stiffness after sitting for too long?
It’s not just about posture — tight muscles can pull the pelvis forward,
creating imbalance around your lower back and hips.
With the right stretches, mobility work, and professional care,
you can restore your … View moreDo you often feel lower back pain or stiffness after sitting for too long?
It’s not just about posture — tight muscles can pull the pelvis forward,
creating imbalance around your lower back and hips.
With the right stretches, mobility work, and professional care,
you can restore your body’s balance and feel lighter again. 🌿
👉 Follow Evergreen Clinic for more body balance tips and natural wellness insights.

‘Tis the Season to Show Off Your Trees Sparkle, NZ!

Space General

With Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, we’re on the hunt for NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree!

Whether it’s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading… View moreWith Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, we’re on the hunt for NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree!

Whether it’s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading Christmas magic this season.

And now for the showstopper... 🌟
One tree will rise above them all, capturing the most public votes and the title of NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree 2025, along with the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, this year’s ultimate Christmas prize. 🎁🎄

To spread the cheer even further, four lucky trees will be chosen as Santa’s Lucky Trees, each receiving a $200 Space General Gift Voucher, the perfect way to add extra sparkle this season. 🎅🎁

Need a tree first? Explore our beautiful range here and start your Christmas magic!

📅 Public voting opens: 10 November 2025
⏳ Entries close: 17 December 2025

🎄 Winners unwrapped before Christmas — so strike a pose and share your festive masterpiece! Enter Now

Antique Buyers in Auckland

GOLDCO International Limited

WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View moreWANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy

Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.

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Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | website email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228 Find out more

Find Your Calm: Crafting Wooden Balance Rocks with Resene Stains

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

When the odds seem stacked against you, this mindful craft project is a way to find peace. Create your own balance rocks using wood and Resene Waterborne Woodsman testpots. Find out how to make and stain your own wooden balancing rocks with these easy step by step instructions.

Poll: Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

… View moreKiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.

Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰

• Yay
• Nay

Vote View Results

• 68.4% Yay
  68.4% Complete
• 31.6% Nay
  31.6% Complete

1846 votes

Public urged to look out for hornets in Auckland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Biosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield.

The yellow-legged hornet is a biosecurity concern due to its potential impact… View moreBiosecurity New Zealand is urging Aucklanders to be on the lookout for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) following the discovery of a queen hornet in the early stages of building a nest in the suburb of Glenfield.

The yellow-legged hornet is a biosecurity concern due to its potential impact on honeybee and wild bee populations.

Members of the public are asked to report any sightings of suspected hornets or hornet nests online at report.mpi.govt.nz or by calling Biosecurity New Zealand’s exotic pest and disease hotline on 0800 809 966.

? Win a Yates Gardening Hamper! ?

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View moreWe’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.

Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?

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St Andrew's Strawberry Fair

Karen Ross from St Andrew's Church Epsom

🍓 The Children’s Garden is back and this year it’s better than ever. There’ll be new games to try and plenty of old favourites to enjoy, including face painting, toys, a bouncy castle and treats like homemade lemonade and candy floss. Bring the family along to the Strawberry Fair at St … View more🍓 The Children’s Garden is back and this year it’s better than ever. There’ll be new games to try and plenty of old favourites to enjoy, including face painting, toys, a bouncy castle and treats like homemade lemonade and candy floss. Bring the family along to the Strawberry Fair at St Andrew’s Church, Epsom, and join in the fun!

👉 Opens 9am Saturday 8 November

📍 St Andrew’s Church, 100 St Andrews Road, Epsom

💳 EFTPOS available

🛠️ Cheapest Isn’t Always Best — Especially in Plumbing 🛠️

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