344 days ago

Local grants empower KiwiHarvest’s mission

NZ Lotteries

Every day in Aotearoa, tonnes of food go to waste while many families struggle to eat.

KiwiHarvest is tackling this by rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to over 220 community groups across the country.

With $150,000 in Local Grants funding from Lotto NZ, KiwiHarvest delivered 159,914kgs of food—equivalent to 355,366 meals—while preventing 423,774kg of CO2 emissions.

Since 2016, they’ve rescued 14.5 million kgs of food, providing over 32 million meals.

“Just $5 feeds a family for a day,” says Anne-Marie Friis, Head of Fundraising. Every Lotto ticket helps support crucial initiatives like KiwiHarvest.

Read more Local Grants recipient stories on mylotto.co.nz/community-winners
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13 minutes ago

Gardening and Painting Services

Alex Linda from Alex & Linda

Our team is ready to give a makeover to your garden and a fresh paint/look to your interior and exterior of your house

Call, Text or email us for a free quote
027 944 4449
alexandlinda9@gmail.com
www.alexandlinda.co.nz......

Trimming/Cutting Hedges and Trees
Digging out/Removing overgrown unwanted plants/flowers
Seasonal Clean-up/Big Garden Clean up
Mixed/Green Waste Removal
Floor and Tile Painting
Indoor/Outdoor painting
Deck/Fence Painting/Staining

5 days ago

Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.

We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️

We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?

Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.

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Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
  • 42.2% I avoid spending money on coffee
    42.2% Complete
  • 41.9% I still indulge at my local cafe
    41.9% Complete
  • 15.9% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
    15.9% Complete
301 votes
8 hours ago

Sunday Market at St Johns – Come Say Hi!

Sj Markets

Hi Neighbours !!!!
If you’re looking for an easy, feel-good way to start your Sunday, pop down to the St Johns Market it’s on every week and always worth a visit

Expect plenty to enjoy:
Delicious Food and Drink
Seasonal fruit & veg from local growers
Handmade goodies & crafts
Clothes, toys

It’s a laid-back, welcoming spot to catch up with neighbours, support local, and soak up the community vibe.

Stay connected & get updates:
Facebook
info.sjmarket@gmail.com
0274 671 446

Bring the kids, bring the dog, or just bring yourself and make a morning of it hope to see you there!
7 Allison Ferguson Drive, Auckland Netball Courts
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