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Transform wooden pallets into a portable bench or kitchen island with Resene paints and wood stains. Find out how to make and paint your own portable bench with these easy step by step instructions.
Win an EPIC gift basket for the whole family! Every ticket sold helps raise vital funds for animals in need right here in the community 💙🐾
📅 Tickets on sale 8-14 Nov
🏆 Winner drawn on Sat 15 Nov
💲 Just $2 a ticket
Don’t miss your chance to win, see you in-store at 19 … View moreWin an EPIC gift basket for the whole family! Every ticket sold helps raise vital funds for animals in need right here in the community 💙🐾
📅 Tickets on sale 8-14 Nov
🏆 Winner drawn on Sat 15 Nov
💲 Just $2 a ticket
Don’t miss your chance to win, see you in-store at 19 Coronation Road this Saturday 8 November! This incredible basket is packed with goodies 🎁
A big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink … View moreA big congratulations to the 2025 Resene Bright Spots winners! We are proud to announce our ten winners who have all won a $250 Prezzy card and a $250 Resene Gift card!
Deepa Keenawinna - Lower Hutt (home crafts)
Slava Voronin - Kerikeri (blossoming tree)
Sam Holliday - Paraparaumu (hot pink outdoor chair)
Chris Carlyon - Waikanae (French Bulldog painting)
Joel Bradley - Auckland (Kea painting)
Jayne Walton - Rangiora (rainbow gate
Charmaine Macpherson - Cheviot (colourful bathtab)
Adele Whittaker - Auckland (school mural)
Karan Robson - Foxton Beach (blue backdoor)
Dave Bang - Levin (native bird mural)
Take a look at their wonderful colourful entries below. A huge thank you to everyone who shared a Bright Spot in their community this year; we have loved seeing the places in your neighbourhood that bring you joy.
Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, more than 10,000 kittens and mums will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these families the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today!
Fostering saves lives and helps mums raise their bubs in a safe and quiet … View moreKitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, more than 10,000 kittens and mums will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these families the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today!
Fostering saves lives and helps mums raise their bubs in a safe and quiet environment. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!
Why spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your spot at Waterford Village today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.
Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $10,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus … View moreWhy spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your spot at Waterford Village today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.
Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $10,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your first year’s weekly fees free*.
Ready to escape? Call our Retirement Limbo Hotline on 0800 920 002.
*Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply. Visit retirementlimbo.co.nz for full T&Cs.
Fonterra is selling some of its well-known brands — including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods — to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
💭 What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke … View moreFonterra is selling some of its well-known brands — including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods — to French company Lactalis.
Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.
💭 What do you think about the move?
Keen to read more? Luke Malpass offers his opinion in The Press
I have a lovely grey beanbag chair that is 2nd hand but near new condition. The beanbag is filled and ready to use. I also have some extra beans.
Collect from Mt Wellington or I can drop it off to you depending on where you are.
Message me if you are interested.
Or maybe you’re caring for someone who is. Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ invites you to join them and local specialists for a patient information evening at Auckland Grammer School,Thursday 13 November. Learn how new therapies, technologies, and innovations are improving outcomes and quality of … View moreOr maybe you’re caring for someone who is. Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ invites you to join them and local specialists for a patient information evening at Auckland Grammer School,Thursday 13 November. Learn how new therapies, technologies, and innovations are improving outcomes and quality of life for men living with advanced prostate cancer.
FREE Entry. Registration required.
For patients, families, whānau, carers, and health professionals.
Every village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to… View moreEvery village, every Wednesday, 10am - 3pm
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Opening day event highlights:
🛍️ Be one of the first through the doors for surprises and celebrations.
🎨 Bring the family for kids colouring & activity sheets.
🎁 Grab a $2 raffle ticket during our first week and go in the draw to win an epic gift basket.
👋 Meet Zoe, one of our… View moreOpening day event highlights:
🛍️ Be one of the first through the doors for surprises and celebrations.
🎨 Bring the family for kids colouring & activity sheets.
🎁 Grab a $2 raffle ticket during our first week and go in the draw to win an epic gift basket.
👋 Meet Zoe, one of our SPCA Community Services Officer in Auckland for any animal services questions (Saturday only).
Our new shop hours are 9am–5pm weekdays, with Saturdays 9-4pm and Sundays 9-2pm.
Everyone is welcome, don’t miss out! ⏰
We’ve recently been made aware of individuals pretending to be Neighbourly Admin and using a forged Neighbourly logo to trick members into sharing personal information.
Please remember:
🔴 Never click on suspicious or unexpected links.
🔴 If something doesn’t feel right, reach out to … View moreWe’ve recently been made aware of individuals pretending to be Neighbourly Admin and using a forged Neighbourly logo to trick members into sharing personal information.
Please remember:
🔴 Never click on suspicious or unexpected links.
🔴 If something doesn’t feel right, reach out to us directly at helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz
While Neighbourly does ask members to verify their details using document submissions, your confidential information (like bank details or spending history) should always be hidden. For verification, we only need to see:
✔️ Your name, and your residential address
✔️ The logo or header from the issuing organisation
You can learn more about how verification works here: Neighbourly Verification
Stay safe and thank you for helping keep our community secure! 💚
Why spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your place at The Helier today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.
Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $20,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your … View moreWhy spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your place at The Helier today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.
Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $20,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your first year’s weekly & hospitality fees free*.
Ready to escape? Call our Retirement Limbo Hotline on 0800 920 002.
*Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply. Visit thehelier.co.nz for full T&Cs.
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment … View moreJoin us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
It’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give… View moreIt’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give this ghoul a hand!
🦇 Wednesday from Trentham – representing the family in true spooky fashion
Vote for your favourite and help crown this year’s Fang-tastic Pet Champion! 🏆
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! 💸
🕸️ Don’t ghost us — vote now!
📅 Sunday, 16 November 2025
📍 Capitol Cinema, Auckland
🌏 Two Inspiring Korean Films!
🎞️ Film 1 – Korean Jang Master: Fusion Challenge
Connecting the world through Korea’s traditional fermented sauces — Jang (醬)! Experience a global cooking challenge in Auckland,
where … View more📅 Sunday, 16 November 2025
📍 Capitol Cinema, Auckland
🌏 Two Inspiring Korean Films!
🎞️ Film 1 – Korean Jang Master: Fusion Challenge
Connecting the world through Korea’s traditional fermented sauces — Jang (醬)! Experience a global cooking challenge in Auckland,
where multicultural teams create creative fusion dishes using Korean Jang.
Trailer: www.youtube.com...
🕑 Screening Time: 2:00 PM
🎟️ Ticket Price: $5
🎫 Book Now: thecapitol.co.nz/movie/nzapff-korean-cooking
🎞️ Film 2 – Water Lilies (Soo-ryun)
Join us for a special screening with the film’s director and cast visiting from Korea.
🕞 Screening Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Venue: Capitol Cinema, Auckland
🎟️ Ticket Price: $5
🎫 Book Now: thecapitol.co.nz/movie/nzapff-water-lilies
✨ Come and share the beauty, flavor, and emotion of Korean Film Day!
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