Titirangi, Auckland

13 days ago

Ryman brings Christmas cheer

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

Hundreds of Kiwi children will receive something special this Christmas thanks to Ryman Healthcare’s support of the Catalytic Foundation’s Christmas Shoebox Project.

Instead of giving individual gifts to residents, the idea was to redirect those funds to support struggling New Zealand … View more
Hundreds of Kiwi children will receive something special this Christmas thanks to Ryman Healthcare’s support of the Catalytic Foundation’s Christmas Shoebox Project.

Instead of giving individual gifts to residents, the idea was to redirect those funds to support struggling New Zealand families having to cut back on essentials.

Ryman residents were overwhelmingly in support of the idea, with many volunteering to help choose the gifts to fill over 1000 shoeboxes with thoughtful items.

Click read more for the full story.

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34 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to … View moreKia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.

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13 days ago

Have you shown us your Christmas tree?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Less than a week left to enter this merry competition.

With lots of spot prizes to win (as well as the title of NZ's Merriest Home), it's worth getting out your camera phone and taking a picture of your festive abode!

Check out the Christmassy homes here.
Enter now

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14 days ago

Seashell Wind Chime Windspiel • Handmade • Natural Conch Shells

Markus from Green Bay

From a house clearance. Height 53 cm, Diameter 16 cm. Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School)

Price: $59

20 days ago

Poll: Are quality products on the decline?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?

Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!

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Are quality products on the decline?
  • 92.3% Yes
    92.3% Complete
  • 7.1% No
    7.1% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
1721 votes
14 days ago

Auckland SH1 holiday maintenance

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

Prepare for delays at SH1 Spaghetti Junction and the Harbour Bridge from Boxing Day evening until early January. Our crew will be carrying out essential maintenance during this time.

Consider taking the SH16/SH18 Western Ring Route and SH20 if you’re travelling south. Our summer works will … View more
Prepare for delays at SH1 Spaghetti Junction and the Harbour Bridge from Boxing Day evening until early January. Our crew will be carrying out essential maintenance during this time.

Consider taking the SH16/SH18 Western Ring Route and SH20 if you’re travelling south. Our summer works will continue on SH16 The Strand from January until March.
Find out more

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15 days ago

🎄 Need a gift for the hard-to-buy-for?🎄

Mags4Gifts

Why not gift them a magazine subscription tailored to their interests? This Christmas, find the perfect gifts at Mags4Gifts! We're offering up to 30% off a wide range of magazines – there’s something for everyone in your whanau!

Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful secret Santa … View more
Why not gift them a magazine subscription tailored to their interests? This Christmas, find the perfect gifts at Mags4Gifts! We're offering up to 30% off a wide range of magazines – there’s something for everyone in your whanau!

Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful secret Santa gift or something special to put under the tree, we’ve got you covered with a great selection for all interests.

Don’t miss out – shop now at Mags4Gifts.com and enjoy the savings!
Find out more

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18 days ago

A slightly different type of riddle …

Markus from Green Bay

I wanted to make pizza but didn’t have one of the important ingredients - so I made a Roman pizza instead … and it was delicious! So which is the missing ingredient, and why do I call it a Roman pizza?

16 days ago

Stunning 1930s Cambridge Glass Caprice Pattern 2 Light Candlestick Holder • TWO AVAILABLE

Markus from Green Bay

It's hard not to consider this Cambridge Glass 2-candlestick candelabra to be majestic! As my mother always says, "They just don't make 'em like this anymore." To repeat, this is a 1930s Cambridge Glass "Caprice" 2-light candlestick holder. Solid glass. Ornate … View moreIt's hard not to consider this Cambridge Glass 2-candlestick candelabra to be majestic! As my mother always says, "They just don't make 'em like this anymore." To repeat, this is a 1930s Cambridge Glass "Caprice" 2-light candlestick holder. Solid glass. Ornate design with swirls, texture, and diamond points (as in, cut glass diamond points - not actual diamonds). The candelabras measures approximately 11" L x 6.5" H x 4.75" W and weigh an impressive 3 lbs .9 oz. They are in marvellous condition, and I tried to capture the sparkle but my old iPhone 6 failed rather miserably (I can actually see the sparkle on the screen, but the picture is more dull). $99 for ONE, or $159 for BOTH. Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School), and I'd rather not post them based on what I saw couriers do …

Price: $99

16 days ago

FS: Guitar - give the gift of music 🎶 …

Markus from Green Bay

From a house clearance. Nice sound, good condition. 100 cm long = 3/4 adult size so ideal for kids & youngsters to learn playing. Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School).

Price: $69

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16 days ago

Memories of Elvis Fan Clubs Christmas Social

Jackie from Titirangi

Come join in with Elvis Fans and Friends at the Glen Eden RSA tomorrow Sat 7th. Dance to Johnny Angel as Elvis. Wear something Christmassy. Starts at 7.30pm. Door cash sales. Cost only $20pp. Reserve your tickets phone Jackie 0274901126 Restaurant and Bar open

16 days ago

Rate drop!!! - First Home Buyer

Financial Adviser from SK Financial Group - Mortgage & Insurance

**Imagine securing your first home with rock bottom interest rate, and making your personal budgeting for next 12 months a breeze**

Strict criteria does apply:

Income test:
- Last 12 months' income under $95k gross p.a. single applicant or $150k gross p.a. for couple.

Deposit:
- … View more
**Imagine securing your first home with rock bottom interest rate, and making your personal budgeting for next 12 months a breeze**

Strict criteria does apply:

Income test:
- Last 12 months' income under $95k gross p.a. single applicant or $150k gross p.a. for couple.

Deposit:
- Minimum 5% deposit

Are you better of with the rock-bottom rate?

Scenario: 1

Borrow: $600,000

Interest rate: 4.89%p.a.

Indicative repayment: $733.00 per week

Scenario 2:

Borrow: $600,000

Interest rate: 6.39%p.a.

Indicative repayment: $863.00 per week

*Above scenario based upon over 80% loan to value interest rate offering in the market for 12 months.

Check-in with us to learn more

📞 0210749825
💻 www.skfg.co.nz......

info@skfg.co.nz

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17 days ago

Online phishing scam

The Team from New Zealand Police

With Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a … View more
With Christmas fast approaching, Police are encouraging people to be aware of online phishing scams.
The holiday season can already be a stressful time, and the last thing you want is to lose large sums of money to a scam.
A phishing scam is an online scam, where the offender pretends to be a trustworthy person or organisation to try and get a victim’s personal information.
Police has received a number of phishing scam reports with offenders targeting people who are selling items or services online like Trade Me and Facebook Marketplace.
The offenders pretend to be an interested buyer, and urgently request to buy your product and arrange a courier pickup.
The victim receives a fake courier website link to complete a verification process asking for personal details, like bank account numbers, passwords, and phone numbers.
Once provided these details, the offender uses these to access a victim’s bank account, tricking the victim into proving any multifactor authentication code sent from the victim’s bank.
The money in the victim’s bank account is then taken by the offender once access is gained.
Police are urging members of the public to be cautious, especially when someone in person or online is asking you to give them money or your personal details like bank accounts and passwords.
Never comply with a request asking you to provide or ‘verify’ your online banking details.
Legitimate organisations will never ask you to do this.
If you are unsure if it is real, please contact your bank by the phone number on their official website or go to your nearest branch.
If you receive a courier website link from a potential buyer, this is likely a scam.
Please do not fill out the verification process.
Use the social media/trading platform’s reporting tools to report the scam and the user involved.
You can also make a report to Netsafe at report.netsafe.org.nz.
If you have handed over your online banking details, contact your bank immediately and suspend your account.
If you think you have been scammed (provided your banking details and/or suffered a loss), please gather as much information you can and make a report to Police online through 105.police.govt.nz or call 105.

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17 days ago

Festive foliage

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

Get creative by making a gorgeous leaf-printed tablecloth and gift your guests the perfect hand-painted decoration all painted in Resene testpot paint colours.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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18 days ago

Impersonating tow truck drivers

The Team from Counties Manukau Police

Police are warning drivers across Tāmaki Makarau to be on the lookout for dodgy tow truck drivers following several incidents in the past few months.

Motorists are being warned of a small group of people pretending to be tow truck drivers, committing crimes by using unregistered tow trucks to … View more
Police are warning drivers across Tāmaki Makarau to be on the lookout for dodgy tow truck drivers following several incidents in the past few months.

Motorists are being warned of a small group of people pretending to be tow truck drivers, committing crimes by using unregistered tow trucks to pick up vehicles.

Sergeant Suzannah Kimber, Counties Manukau Police, says the group steals vehicles by pretending to legitimately tow them before disposing of the vehicles.
“Recently these offenders towed a member of the public’s vehicle in plain sight.
“Members of the public drove past this tow truck while they were loading it up as it just looked normal.
“They even go as far as wearing high-visibility clothing.”

Sergeant Kimber says Police are taking the opportunity to remind the community that all tow trucks will have external sign writing with the company name and be able to produce their logbook if asked.
“They also must be registered as a transport operator.
“If you see a tow truck without any distinguishing features towing cars, please call Police immediately.”

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