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Perfect for making thick, creamy milkshakes, smoothies, and frappes at home. Easy to use with a powerful motor and stainless-steel mixing cup. Ideal for families, parties, or anyone who loves café-style drinks.
Only lightly used and works perfectly.
Pickup only. First in, first served!
Sewoo thermal receipt printer, great for any POS system. Works well, fast printing, reliable. Comes with power cable. Ready to use.
In good condition, clean, and comfortable! Perfect for a small living room, apartment, or office space. Neutral color that fits any decor. Selling at a reasonable price.
Great condition!
Reliable, spacious, and perfect for extra storage. Whether you're stocking up on frozen foods or need extra space for bulk purchases, this chest freezer gets the job done. Price is reasonable, so don’t miss out! Message me for details
We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
… View moreWe are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
Back Country Cuisine brand Mushroom Bolognaise and Spaghetti Bolognaise
Regal Marlborough King Salmon Dip with Gherkins, Capers & Dil
Golden Island brand Pork Jerky Korean BBQ Recipe
Nothing Naughty brand Premium Pea Protein Natural Caramel
Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Crywolf Baby Hooded Towels- Lucky Picnic, Lucky Days, Little Lobsters
Deluxe Adjustable Baby Walker with Push Handle and Stationary Stand- Sold at Baby Way
Product Recalls: Toys
⚠️ Asbestos risk in 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set and Blue, Green and Pink Magic Sand - sold at Kmart
⚠️ Asbestos risk in Educational Colours - Rainbow Sand and Creatistics - Coloured Sand - Various Colours
Magnetic Game- sold on Trade Me by Dealbox and various sellers
Music Cube- sold at Panda Mart
6-Sided Cube Toy- sold at Panda Mart
Rubber Duck Figurines- sold at Timezone
Magnetic Fidget Pens
Rubber Duck- sold at GameOn Arcade
Product Recalls: Cosmetics
People4ocean- SPF 50+ Mineral Bioactive Shield Lightly Tinted Cream
Product Recalls: Electronics
Fantastic Four Illuminated Cups- sold at Hoyts Cinemas New Zealand
Belkin BoostCharge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K
Energizer Hard Case Professional Rechargeable Spotlight, 1000 Lumen
Product Recalls: Other
Trek Precaliber bicycle- sold at various retailers
Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.
See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!
Shop Or Dine In Mt Eden Village to Enter the Draw to Win!
First Prize: $5,000 Travel with Travel Associates Mt Eden
Further nine prizes: $200 vouchers*
(*Vouchers redeemable at specified cafe, shop, business etc in Mt Eden Village)
Competition closes 2pm on Friday 19 December
Winners … View moreShop Or Dine In Mt Eden Village to Enter the Draw to Win!
First Prize: $5,000 Travel with Travel Associates Mt Eden
Further nine prizes: $200 vouchers*
(*Vouchers redeemable at specified cafe, shop, business etc in Mt Eden Village)
Competition closes 2pm on Friday 19 December
Winners announced and prizes available late January
Brought to you by the Mt Eden Village Business Association ❤️
For Terms and Conditions, visit www.mounteden.co.nz...
Entries available instore (Either physical entry forms Or online entry via the QR code displayed instore)
#ShopLocal #ShopMtEdenVillage #MtEden #MtEdenVillage #MountEden #MountEdenVillage #Maungawhau #ChristmasCompetition
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They wave, they wait, they get us where we need to go, rain or shine, early or late. Auckland’s bus drivers are everyday legends who keep our city moving, and now it’s our turn to say thanks.
To celebrate, we’ve spoken to nine incredible drivers about their favourite moments, what they love… View moreThey wave, they wait, they get us where we need to go, rain or shine, early or late. Auckland’s bus drivers are everyday legends who keep our city moving, and now it’s our turn to say thanks.
To celebrate, we’ve spoken to nine incredible drivers about their favourite moments, what they love about their job, and the community they serve.
You might even spot your regular driver!
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🌿 Air New Zealand reckons the future of air travel lies in AI. To them, AI means boosting efficiency without bumping up prices.
But what do you think? 🤔
Can AI really make flying more personal?
Keen to find out more? 👉 Check out Grant Bradley's piece on the Post
STILL AVAILABLE!! Don't miss out on these stylish and comfortable leather couches selling at less than half price. Selling as a set of 2 leather couches. Very good condition as only 2 years old (although there is some fading of the colour from the sun). Extremely comfortable and stylish. Only … View moreSTILL AVAILABLE!! Don't miss out on these stylish and comfortable leather couches selling at less than half price. Selling as a set of 2 leather couches. Very good condition as only 2 years old (although there is some fading of the colour from the sun). Extremely comfortable and stylish. Only selling as I’m moving overseas. These are 2.5 seater Freedom Furniture ATLAS ones, which right now are on sale at Freedom for $4,160 each. Selling for less than half the current sale price!! Pillows in photo not included. Must pick up. Mt Eden, Auckland. (We could help with transport if needed for extra $100 if in central Auckland area). Size..203cm long, 100cm deep (70cm seat depth) and 67cm height, to the top of arm rest. This offer is better than any Black Friday Sale. Don't delay. Buy now!
You’re often entitled to a refund and can claim back other costs if it’s the airline’s fault.
Find out your international flight rights and how to claim, depending on where you’re flying from and to.
International flight rights
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My international flight has been … View moreYou’re often entitled to a refund and can claim back other costs if it’s the airline’s fault.
Find out your international flight rights and how to claim, depending on where you’re flying from and to.
International flight rights
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My international flight has been cancelled. What are my rights?
For international flights, your rights differ depending on where you are, where you’re heading and where the airline is based.
Assuming the airline is at fault, you should be entitled to reimbursement of your airfare and other costs under the Montreal Convention (up to a limit).
It will apply if you’re flying between two signatory countries (countries that have signed the Convention agreement), such as Australia and New Zealand.
However, airlines won’t be liable under the Convention if they can prove they took “all measures that could reasonably be required to avoid the damage [incurred by the cancellation or delay].”
You can claim compensation up to a limit of around $15,800.
If you’re flying through the EU and the UK, different rules apply.
EU and UK passenger flight rights
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The EU’s Denied Boarding Regulation provides clear-cut consumer protection.
You can claim compensation if your airline is responsible for cancelling or delaying your flight. You must be flying from the UK or EU or flying into an EU or UK airport on an airline based in the EU or UK to be covered.
For cancellations, you’re entitled to choose between re-routing to your final destination, a return flight home or a refund.
If you arrive at your final destination with a delay of 3 hours or more, you’ll also be entitled to assistance such as meals and free phone calls. If you're stranded overnight, you should also be able to claim for accommodation.
And you may be entitled to compensation proportionate to the distance you’re travelling – up to €600 (around NZ$1,200) for flights further than 3500km.
The EU has a tool that can tell you what your rights are depending on your situation.
US passenger flight rights
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In the US, if an airline cancels your flight for any reason, or there is a significant schedule change, and you choose not to travel, it must provide you with a refund.
However, airlines are not required to give compensation.
If you’re bumped from your flight due to over-booking, the Department of Transportation requires airlines to compensate you in some circumstances.
Compensation is based on:
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the length of the delay
whether you were voluntarily or involuntarily bumped.
If it’s the latter, you can get up to 400% of your one-way fare, capped at US$2,150 (about NZ$3,800).
I missed my onward connection because of delays to an international flight. Does the airline have to reimburse me for my extra expenses?
An airline must reimburse you for extra expenses after an international flight delay if the delay was within the airline’s control.
You’re entitled to claim compensation under the Montreal Convention (up to around $15,800). If you’re flying through the EU and the UK, you may have additional protections.
If the airline doesn’t pay, you can lodge a claim at the Disputes Tribunal. It’ll cost you $61 to file a claim if you’re asking for less than $2,000 (the fee rises for claims above this).
For delays beyond the airline’s control, such as weather events, check with your travel insurer (if you have one) and the terms and conditions of your ticket to see what you’re covered for.
My baggage has been lost in transit. What are my rights?
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On an international flight, your baggage is covered by the Montreal Convention. The convention sets out the maximum amount an airline has to pay if your baggage is lost, damaged or delayed. The sum is about $3,800.
If your baggage is delayed, the airline only has to cover the cost of essential items. Typically, airlines don’t accept liability for consequential losses.
To claim for damaged baggage, you must write to the airline within 7 days of getting your bags back.
For delayed luggage, you must claim within 21 days from the date the baggage should’ve been available to you.
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10-12 small newish plants - 2.5L grade. Dug up yesterday, and in great condition ready to thrive once replanted. Root balls are intact. They’re in pots, but not repotted as such so should be planted within a few days.
Message for location for pick up. 0273606461
Purchased approximately 7 years ago with an opportune find at a op-shop, these were previously upholstered in a lovely pale pink fabric.
At the time of purchase I reupholstered them with the sage green canvas material and sanded and restored the timber. I’ve always been unsure of the timber … View morePurchased approximately 7 years ago with an opportune find at a op-shop, these were previously upholstered in a lovely pale pink fabric.
At the time of purchase I reupholstered them with the sage green canvas material and sanded and restored the timber. I’ve always been unsure of the timber but did think it was teak for a while so used oil suitable for that.
Although three chairs is an odd number, these go well with other chairs, either around a similar era round or rectangular table.
One of the chairs had had a hasty repair job which has resulted in scratches (as pictured in the last photos). This is easily fixed with a new piece of timber and screws. This needs to happen before I’d deem it a useable chair.
Selling to make room, and we haven’t been using them. They’ve been in a dry basement for a year or so and have been cleaned recently with a damp cloth.
Dimensions
510w 500d 800h, 450h to seat
For those familiar with the furniture giant from overseas, the Auckland store will have the same walk-through format that has made IKEA a global staple, but with several home turf twists.
The 34,000m2 store will offer roughly 7500 products, from its popular flatpack furniture sets to smaller, … View moreFor those familiar with the furniture giant from overseas, the Auckland store will have the same walk-through format that has made IKEA a global staple, but with several home turf twists.
The 34,000m2 store will offer roughly 7500 products, from its popular flatpack furniture sets to smaller, everyday household necessities.
The building will span three floors - two levels of retail and a bottom-level car park, as well as a restaurant and bistro - and will be accessible from within the Sylvia Park shopping mall.
Inside, the store’s showroom will showcase fully styled spaces, from family-sized kitchens and children’s bedrooms to small apartments and outdoor setups. The market hall is set to feature everything from textiles and cookware to lighting, décor and home organisation systems.
It will also include a self-service warehouse, allowing shoppers to take home flat-packed furniture on the day or arrange delivery.
The New Zealand store will debut a world-first IKEA restaurant concept. A 400+ seat Swedish restaurant will serve IKEA’s classic meatballs, salmon dishes and plant-based meals, alongside several meals exclusive to New Zealand.
A bistro and Swedish food market located at the store’s exit will serve cinnamon scrolls and hotdogs, as well as frozen meatballs.
Nationwide pick-up points
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While Sylvia Park will be the country’s only physical place to shop, the full IKEA range will be available nationwide.
Online shopping will launch the same day as the store opening, with 29 pick-up points from Kaitaia to Invercargill, meaning Kiwis across the country will have the chance to get their hands on the much-loved Swedish furniture sets.
IKEA’s loyalty programme, IKEA Family, has already rolled out nationwide, offering members exclusive discounts and early updates ahead of opening day.
New Zealand Market Manager Johanna Cederlöf said the team had been “counting down the days” to opening, calling it a long-awaited milestone.
“It’s very exciting for us. For many shoppers, this will be their first time inside an IKEA store,” she said. “We are excited to see how Kiwis fall in love with us and how they interact with us.”
To better understand the New Zealand market, IKEA conducted more than 500 home visits across the country to get to know how locals live, including daily routines, storage habits and space use.
Cederlöf said the visits highlighted New Zealand’s “diverse ways of living” - with many households having a strong focus on sustainability and maximising storage space.
One unique Kiwi quirk different from anywhere else in the world was the role of the garage.
“We noticed there are more garages here than almost anywhere else in the world,” she said, with many Kiwi households using them as multipurpose areas for storage, laundry and work.
Opening-week rush expected
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More than 500 staff, known as ‘coworkers’ to reflect IKEA’s family ethos, are focused on final preparations ahead of the expected opening-week rush.
“It’s been a huge effort to get everything ready,” Cederlöf said. “The team have been working very hard to make this happen.”
Founded in Sweden in 1943, the retailer has grown into a global household name, known for its flatpack furniture, minimalist design and walk-through room displays.
Operating in 63 markets, the IKEA brand is operated by several companies with different owners. The New Zealand operation is run by Ingka Group, which represents about 90% of IKEA sales.
IKEA has not confirmed plans for any additional New Zealand stores, saying it will monitor how shoppers use the Sylvia Park store and online service before deciding on future expansion, but it noted the strong response ahead of the opening is a promising sign.
For now, all eyes are on opening day, where Kiwis will get their long-awaited first look at the experience that has made IKEA a global staple for more than eight decades.
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IKEA opens on December 4 in Sylvia Park, Auckland, and online everywhere in New Zealand.
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