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A number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your … View moreA number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your login details – including your username and passwords – by email or phone.
⚠️ Your bank will never send direct links to log in to online banking platforms via email or SMS.
⚠️ Your bank does not need to know your full credit card number and CVV number (they already know these details!)
⚠️ Your bank will never ask you to download software or remotely access your device.
Paint it Orange - Arthritis - 1st - 29th November 2025
Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
We’re delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time we’ve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Reader’s Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealanders’ … View moreWe’re delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time we’ve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Reader’s Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealanders’ attitudes towards services from business across various industries.
Companies are assessed based on five pillars: personalisation, understanding, simplicity, satisfaction and consistency.
This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication and excellence that our teams strive for every day in our villages to deliver exceptional service standards.
Thank you to our amazing teams and to all those who took the time to complete the surveys!
With Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, we’re on the hunt for NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree!
Whether it’s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading… View moreWith Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, we’re on the hunt for NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree!
Whether it’s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading Christmas magic this season.
And now for the showstopper... 🌟
One tree will rise above them all, capturing the most public votes and the title of NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree 2025, along with the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, this year’s ultimate Christmas prize. 🎁🎄
To spread the cheer even further, four lucky trees will be chosen as Santa’s Lucky Trees, each receiving a $200 Space General Gift Voucher, the perfect way to add extra sparkle this season. 🎅🎁
Need a tree first? Explore our beautiful range here and start your Christmas magic!
📅 Public voting opens: 10 November 2025
⏳ Entries close: 17 December 2025
🎄 Winners unwrapped before Christmas — so strike a pose and share your festive masterpiece!
33 ALMA ROAD in MILFORD - Auckland
**** Saturday November 15, 2025 from 10am to 3pm ****
Come have a look as we have lots of items for sale including:
-Washer/condenser dryer, fridge, TV
-Super King bed + bedding/linens
-Cot + mattress + bedding/linens
-Bookshelf, tv stand, … View more33 ALMA ROAD in MILFORD - Auckland
**** Saturday November 15, 2025 from 10am to 3pm ****
Come have a look as we have lots of items for sale including:
-Washer/condenser dryer, fridge, TV
-Super King bed + bedding/linens
-Cot + mattress + bedding/linens
-Bookshelf, tv stand, bench/shoe rack, 2 x large cube shelves, 2 x lamps, dining chairs
-Elliptical, men's bike, splitfins
-puzzles, books
-Infant & toddler clothing and baby gear (stroller, highchair, toys, books, linens, car seats, etc)
-Women's + Maternity clothing
-Dishes and cookware, kitchen appliances, cleaning goods
-Plus 2 vehicles: Toyota Prius 2014 and Honda Vezel 2015 !!!
See our items on Trade Me as well under sellers:
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Definitely worth a look!
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Please join my speech about the Renaissance in Italy with a gem in Auckland.
🎄 Devonport Rotary Christmas Market & Fundraiser 🎁
Join us for a heartwarming community event filled with festive cheer and local goodness!
Stock up on:
• Homemade Christmas cakes, preserves, and Rotary Christmas puddings
• Beautiful www.curatedbotanics.com... decorations
• … View more🎄 Devonport Rotary Christmas Market & Fundraiser 🎁
Join us for a heartwarming community event filled with festive cheer and local goodness!
Stock up on:
• Homemade Christmas cakes, preserves, and Rotary Christmas puddings
• Beautiful www.curatedbotanics.com... decorations
• Plus plenty more seasonal delights!
Enjoy the festivities:
• 🎶 Live music and 🔥BBQ to set the mood
• 🎟️ Raffles, including a Christmas ham donated by Well Hung
• 🤫 Silent auctions with unique items and experiences
Event Details:
Come and join us for coffee and a wonderful Arts and Craft Show at the wonderful Venue: Greenwich Gardens Village, 5 Greenwich Way, Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland
Dates: 14th, 15th, 16th November 2025
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm each day
Parking: Onsite parking available;… View moreEvent Details:
Come and join us for coffee and a wonderful Arts and Craft Show at the wonderful Venue: Greenwich Gardens Village, 5 Greenwich Way, Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland
Dates: 14th, 15th, 16th November 2025
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm each day
Parking: Onsite parking available; additional parking on Unsworth Drive
The Cemetery Club is a bittersweet play about 3 widows who decide that meeting every week at their late husband's grave trying to navigate their way through their past marriage lives. When they meet Sam a widower at the graves the course of their lives. The course they take does not run … View moreThe Cemetery Club is a bittersweet play about 3 widows who decide that meeting every week at their late husband's grave trying to navigate their way through their past marriage lives. When they meet Sam a widower at the graves the course of their lives. The course they take does not run smoothly.
Contact alichamberlain.rotary@gmail.com for tickets and more information or text 021 599 395
Slip into pure comfort with our most-loved wool footwear, designed to naturally conform to your feet for the perfect fit.
Find that thoughtful gift or the cosiest treat for yourself — but be quick, while stocks last!
From 2 to 26 November, we will be installing a new electronic overhead sign on SH20 near the Portage Road overbridge. Works will take place Sunday to Thursday nights, between 10pm and 5am.
Expect a combination of northbound and southbound closures as well as lane restrictions.
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.
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