Shelly Park, Auckland

45 days ago

Create a Stunning Stain Feature Wall with Resene Colorwood

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Transform your living room into a work of art with Resene Colorwood wood stains. Find out how to create your own stain feature wall with these easy step by step instructions.

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76 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours … View more
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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47 days ago

No gift? No stress

Mags4Gifts

Let the Christmas elves at Mags4gifts.co.nz handle your last-minute shopping. For a limited time, gift a subscription with up to 40% off best-sellers like TV Guide, NZ House & Garden, and NZ Gardener. It’s the perfect Christmas present, sorted in minutes (and no one needs to know it was a … View moreLet the Christmas elves at Mags4gifts.co.nz handle your last-minute shopping. For a limited time, gift a subscription with up to 40% off best-sellers like TV Guide, NZ House & Garden, and NZ Gardener. It’s the perfect Christmas present, sorted in minutes (and no one needs to know it was a last-minute surprise)! Shop Now

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47 days ago

East Auckland Christmas light displays 2025

Mark from Northpark

East Auckland Christmas Light displays
FINAL UPDATE. 23 December 2025 11:15.
Google map with all of these houses pin pointed: maps.app.goo.gl...
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CONFIRMED CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS 2025:
7 Northpark Ave, Northpark. 8pm to 10pm Mon-Thu, 8pm to 11pm Fri-Sun. … View more
East Auckland Christmas Light displays
FINAL UPDATE. 23 December 2025 11:15.
Google map with all of these houses pin pointed: maps.app.goo.gl...
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CONFIRMED CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS 2025:
7 Northpark Ave, Northpark. 8pm to 10pm Mon-Thu, 8pm to 11pm Fri-Sun. Synchronised to music. Website with status/information: northparklights.remotefalcon.com... (my own light show).
6 Kookaburra Place, Botany Downs. 8:30pm to 10:30pm every night. Donations for Bellyful.
5 Ben Lomond Cres, East Gate Church Christmas Light show. 7Pm to 11pm. Christmas walk-through running 18 – 23 December 7pm – 10pm.
18 Redcastle Drive, East Tāmaki. 9:15pm to 11pm. Synchronised to music. FB page: www.facebook.com...
13 Tui Vale Road Shelly Park. 6:30pm to Midnight. Santa visiting 23rd & 24th December.
9 Drysdale Place, Somerville 8.30 to 11pm.
10 Saidia Place, Huntington Park. 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
1 Woodview Rise, Botany. 8:30pm to 11pm.
57 Palmcrest Grove, Highland Park, 7pm & overnight.
1 Palmcrest Grove, Highland Park, 7pm & overnight.
51a Paparoa Road, Cockle Bay, 8pm to 10pm, 8th Dec to 24th Dec.
111 Bradbury Road, Botany Downs. 8:00pm to 10:30pm [Assuming last year's times].
9 Cyclades Place, Shelly Park. 8:00pm to 11:00pm [Assuming last year's times].
98 Angelo Ave, Howick. On all the time.
29 Meadowlands Drive, Somerville. Unknown times.
181 Whitford Road, Shamrock Park. Unknown times.
24 Maghera Drive, East Tāmaki. Unknown times.
18 Keswick Close, Northpark. Unknown times.
** Kilkenny Drive, East Tāmaki. Unknown times.
** John Brooke Crescent, East Tamaki Heights. Unknown number of houses & times.
** Trust Place, Sunnyhills. 8:30pm to midnight. Multiple houses.
** Fern Place Beachlands. 8:00pm to midnight. Multiple houses.
** Paerata Rise, Paerata. Unknown times. Multiple houses.
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NO LIGHTS THIS YEAR (Moved or other reasons):
44 Archmillen Ave, Pakuranga Heights.
9 Harford Place, Pakuranga Heights.
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These were confirmed in 2024, but unknown for 2025:
2 Edingale Court, Flat Bush. 8:30pm to 10:30pm.
56 Sorrel Cresent, Bucklands Beach. 7:30pm to 9:00pm.
6 Rothwell Place, Sunnyhills. 8:00pm to 10:00pm.
4 Greenbrooke Drive, Flatbush. 830pm to 11:00pm.
75 Hutchinsons Road, Bucklands Beach. 9:00pm and overnight.
6A Kentville Place, Somerville. 8:00pm to 12:00am.
27 Amberwood Drive, Northpark. 7:00pm to 12:00am.
136 Kilkenny Drive, East Tamaki Heights. 8:00pm to 12:00am. [Is this included in 2025 for the street?]
86 Sandspit Road, Shelly Park. Unknown times.
81 Tiraumea Drive, Unknown times.
** Headcorn Place, Botany. 7:30pm to 11:00pm. Multiple houses.
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Merry Christmas East Auckland!

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47 days ago

Free - 4 Jars

Sandy from Dannemora

Anyone looking looking for storage or decorative jars?

Could also be used as a long vase or decorative purposes - or filled with lollies, etc. as a last minute Christmas gift

Only contained chutney previously - size 470g

Pick-up Dannemora (behind Ryman / Bruce McLaren)

Free

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48 days ago

Auckland Harbour Bridge summer works

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is carrying out essential maintenance on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this December and January. The southbound clip-on lanes will be closed (24/7) from 26 December to 5 January for road resurfacing. Night-time lane restrictions will be in place throughout the summer… View moreNZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is carrying out essential maintenance on the Auckland Harbour Bridge this December and January. The southbound clip-on lanes will be closed (24/7) from 26 December to 5 January for road resurfacing. Night-time lane restrictions will be in place throughout the summer for recoating work on the bridge. Traffic will still be able to travel in both directions at all times. Find out more

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48 days ago

SOLD 1 x white concrete flower planter

Joanne from Flat Bush

1 x White concrete flower planters. 60cm long x 30cm deep x 30cm high. No cracks or chips. In good condition. Pick up is Flat Bush.

Price: $35

50 days ago

1 x single light blue textured duvet set with white cushion

Joanne from Flat Bush

1 x x single light blue textured duvet set. Also includes 1 x cushion. No damage or stains. In perfect condition. Pick up is Flat Bush

Price: $20

50 days ago

2 x single surfing duvet sets with 2 x single sheet sets

Joanne from Flat Bush

2 x single surfing duvet sets. Also includes 2 x single sheet sets. No damage or stains. In perfect condition. Pick up is Flat Bush

Price: $35

50 days ago

1 x Star Wars single duvet set

Joanne from Flat Bush

1 x single Star Wars duvet set. Brand new. No damage or stains. In perfect condition. Pick up is Flat Bush

Price: $25

50 days ago

Blue single duvet set with wolves & dark blue single sheet set

Joanne from Flat Bush

1 x single blue duvet set with wolves on it. Set also includes a dark blue single sheet set. No damage or stains. In perfect condition. No damage or stains. Pick up is Flat Bush

Price: $20

50 days ago

1 x single grey duvet set with wolves & grey sheet set

Joanne from Flat Bush

Single grey duvet set with wolves on it. Set also includes a grey single sheet set. Can also include a grey fleece single blanket for an extra $15. No damage or stains. In excellent condition. Pick up is Flat Bush

Price: $20

50 days ago

Single Thomas the tank engine duvet cover/blanket

Joanne from Flat Bush

1 x single Thomas the tank engine duvet cover/blanket. Is quite thick. No tears or stains. In excellent condition. Pick up is Flat Bush.

Price: $20

51 days ago

4 x headlight glass books

Joanne from Flat Bush

4 x lead light glass books. In n. No torn pages. Pick up is Flat Bush

Price: $40

51 days ago

4 x Children’s space books & space dvd (8 dv

Joanne from Flat Bush

Children’s space books & space dvd (8 dvd set). 4 books and dvd set with 8 dvds. In perfect condition, no torn pages or damage. Pick up is Flat Bush or otahuhu

Price: $50

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