Boomer Shed Open Day
Keen to connect, create and contribute to your community?
If you're over 50 and looking for a space to meet good people and do meaningful mahi, come along to the Beautification Trust’s Boomer Shed Open Day. Join us on Tuesday 2 September, 10am-12pm at 38 Holmes Road Manurewa.
We're opening our doors to get more people involved. Whether you're confident on the tools or just getting started, the shed is all about community building, shared skills, and laughs. Since 2015, Boomer Shed members have put in more than 22,000 volunteer hours and helped deliver over 500 community projects across South and East Auckland.
Come check out the shed, meet the crew, have a cuppa, and see how you can get involved. If you've ever thought about joining a community shed, this is a great chance to see what it's all about.
About the Boomer Shed:
☕ Free morning tea and good company
? Make friends and meet others in your neighbourhood
?️ Get hands-on with art, crafts, woodwork, metalwork and more
? Help with projects that give back to the community
See you there!
No RSVP needed, just come along on the day.
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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39.7% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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58.5% No, I enjoy it
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1.8% Other - I'll share below
Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026
Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.
Click read more to find out more.
Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
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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42.8% I avoid spending money on coffee
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41.1% I still indulge at my local cafe
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16.1% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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