Point Chevalier, Auckland

Win your share of $10,000 this Christmas with Mags4Gifts.

Mags4gifts

We are giving 10 lucky winners $1,000 cash each this Christmas, to enter all you have to do is make a purchase on Mags4Gifts. Spoil your loved ones by gifting them a subscription or treat yourself to your favourite magazine or newspaper subscription.

Mags4Gifts is your one-stop shop for all of … View moreWe are giving 10 lucky winners $1,000 cash each this Christmas, to enter all you have to do is make a purchase on Mags4Gifts. Spoil your loved ones by gifting them a subscription or treat yourself to your favourite magazine or newspaper subscription.

Mags4Gifts is your one-stop shop for all of your Christmas gifts with a range of over 50 products to choose from, including our popular NZ House & Garden, NZ Gardener, and TV Guide magazines. Each product purchased on Mags4Gifts will automatically place you in the draw to win a cash prize - and the best part, there’s no limit on how many times you can enter! Promotion ends Jan 8 2023, for T&Cs click here.

The team at Mags4Gifts Find out more

Be in to win with Southern Cross Pet

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

Share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t … View moreShare a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see your festive snaps too.

Ends 21 December 2022 Find out more

Learn to make delicious coffee

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Congratulations to all the students who have recently completed our 5 day full time Barista Micro-credential designed for beginners and will immerse you in the world of coffee!

Next course begins: 9 Jan 2023.

Auckland Council Annual Budget 2023/2024 to go for consultation

The Team from Auckland Council

Yesterday, our Governing Body confirmed items for consultation for the proposed Annual Budget 2023/2024, which will go for public consultation early next year.

Poll: What are your plans?!

Beds4U Avondale

A season to seize, love and cherish.....
Everyone has a special plan for themselves on how they're going to spend this holiday season.
What about you..??!

What are your plans?!

• Family Gathering
• Planned a trip
• Party
• Me time

Vote View Results

• 50.8% Family Gathering
  50.8% Complete
• 10% Planned a trip
  10% Complete
• 0.8% Party
  0.8% Complete
• 38.3% Me time
  38.3% Complete

120 votes

Rustic Wooden Slim Planter Box

Ross from Herne Bay

Summer is here so it's time to get ready. Trendy rustic style treated timber planter box. Narrow width makes them perfect for planting privacy screen on decks without taking too much deck space. • Has drain holes in base. • Made from H3.2 treated pine to prevent rotting. • Stainless … View moreSummer is here so it's time to get ready. Trendy rustic style treated timber planter box. Narrow width makes them perfect for planting privacy screen on decks without taking too much deck space. • Has drain holes in base. • Made from H3.2 treated pine to prevent rotting. • Stainless steel screws. • 1200L x 400H x 190W. • Price is for one, but we have more available. Can arrange to make more if needed and can also do custom widths and heights.
For more info you can visit my website:
rough-sawn.weeblysite.com...
Pickup is in Freemans bay by appt. Can deliver for an additional cost.

Price: $85

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf islands

The Team from Auckland Council

The Hauraki Gulf moved to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 1 December, with the prohibition in place until further notice.

A prohibited fire season means a total ban on outdoor fires, and all previously granted fire permits are suspended.

Find out more by clicking on 'Read … View moreThe Hauraki Gulf moved to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 1 December, with the prohibition in place until further notice.

A prohibited fire season means a total ban on outdoor fires, and all previously granted fire permits are suspended.

Find out more by clicking on 'Read More'.

Mediterranean Lunch

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

For the Mediterranean Menu, the Advanced students must design and cost out a menu to a budget which includes a fish dish (the need to fillet the fish) freshly made pasta (ribbon or ravioli) and a tempting dessert. The students are able to invite a guest to join them for this gastronomic luncheon … View moreFor the Mediterranean Menu, the Advanced students must design and cost out a menu to a budget which includes a fish dish (the need to fillet the fish) freshly made pasta (ribbon or ravioli) and a tempting dessert. The students are able to invite a guest to join them for this gastronomic luncheon which they prepare during the morning.

Here are some of the dishes prepared by our students.
•Entreé - Pan seared gurnard, barley salad with olives, capers and salsa verda
•Entreé - Chicken and mushroom ravioli with vin blanc sauce
•Main - Braised beef cheek pappardelle, asparagus and grilled parmesan
•Main - Pan seared fish with pinenut crumb, pea puree, grilled heirloom tomatoes, parmigiano polenta and basil olive oil
•Dessert - Sfouf (Lebanese turmeric cake) made with semolina, turmeric and almonds and walnuts
•Dessert - Baklava served with rose petals and chocolate shards and Chantilly cream

TAPAC Holiday Programmes

Cinna from Western Springs

Kia ora Western Springs whānau!
TAPAC’s popular performing arts holiday programmes for ages 5-15 are taking enrolments for the Summer Holidays now! TAPAC wants to offer flexibility AND fun these school holidays, so we have introduced 'pay per session' - Choose to book 1, 2 or 3 days … View moreKia ora Western Springs whānau!
TAPAC’s popular performing arts holiday programmes for ages 5-15 are taking enrolments for the Summer Holidays now! TAPAC wants to offer flexibility AND fun these school holidays, so we have introduced 'pay per session' - Choose to book 1, 2 or 3 days of holiday programmes for your tamariki! Get in quick as spaces are filling up, don't miss out on your kids having fun getting their Hip Hop groove on, while you finish up the last of the Christmas errands! 🎁🎄


There’s high-energy Sword Combat for Film and Circus Arts.

Aspiring actors will love Theatre Games, and Film and TV Audition Workshop

Young singers will be coached by Ebony Andrews to become singing superstars

Dancers will love high-energy Hip Hop, taught by former Royal Family Dance Crew member and gold medalist Bianca Paine.

And for younger children, there’s Underwater Adventure, and Christmas Adventure.

TAPAC’s holiday programmes are taught by practicing industry professionals. No experience is required and there’s something to suit all abilities and ages from 5-17 years. Programmes run for 2-5 days from 9am-3pm and parents will have the opportunity to view their child’s work. Enrol at tapac.org.nz...

Women’s long slip satin printed skirts size L

Nia from Avondale

Selling women’s printed long slip satin skirts
Colours- sand gold , light purple and baby pink
$10 each or $25 for all three
Sizes L
DM which skirt or if u want all three
Pick up.

Price: $10

A prayer for the Christmas Season

Life

I pray for God’s amazing peace to reside over our suburbs this Christmas. That HOPE would rise and JOY would be found, as people prepare and gather with their friends and families and celebrate Christmas! - Yolanda

We have a team who can pray for you online. Request Prayer

Furniture before and after.

Tom from Kimata Repairs Ltd

Hi Neighbors, I recently fixed this beat up chair for a customer. It now looks brand new!

If you would like to get your furniture polished or restored, contact us by
Tel: 021 061 4798
Website: kimatarepairs.co.nz

'Deeply painful': Cemetery searching for 21 families whose plaques were stolen

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

Caretakers of an Auckland church cemetery are searching for 21 families whose bronze memorial plaques were stolen last year.

Lesley Anderson​, the people’s warden for St Andrew’s Church in Epsom, discovered the plaques had been stolen in May 2021.

Some had been in place since the 1950s.

Carols at Potters Park cancelled

Cathy McIntosh from Albert-Eden Local Board

CANCELLED
We are sorry but it is too wet, we simply can't put on a safe and fun Carols at Potters Park event today. We really did try!
Santa has been informed and he promises to visit another time.

Thank you to everyone to has been involved, it has been a lovely community spirit putting … View moreCANCELLED
We are sorry but it is too wet, we simply can't put on a safe and fun Carols at Potters Park event today. We really did try!
Santa has been informed and he promises to visit another time.

Thank you to everyone to has been involved, it has been a lovely community spirit putting it all together. 🥰🎅🎶

Be in to win with Southern Cross Pet

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

Share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t … View moreShare a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see your festive snaps too.

Ends 21 December 2022 Enter Now