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Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop … View moreOnce again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
Our amazing Hillary Hikers from Edmund Hillary Village showed their support for Bowel Cancer New Zealand's Move Your Butt campaign this month!
Sporting the bright purple and orange campaign shirts, these wonderful walkers hit the Auckland waterfront and marched from Mission Bay to … View moreOur amazing Hillary Hikers from Edmund Hillary Village showed their support for Bowel Cancer New Zealand's Move Your Butt campaign this month!
Sporting the bright purple and orange campaign shirts, these wonderful walkers hit the Auckland waterfront and marched from Mission Bay to Kohimarama, raising awareness for bowel cancer and the importance of early detection along the way.
Click read more to read the full story.
The Pukekohe Pickleball Club has an open session tomorrow (Thursday) night from 6.30pm at the Pukekohe Netball Centre in Queens Rd Pukekohe - (near Pak & Save) and would like to invite established players to come for a game and also people who have wanted to give Pickleball a try
Its $10 to … View moreThe Pukekohe Pickleball Club has an open session tomorrow (Thursday) night from 6.30pm at the Pukekohe Netball Centre in Queens Rd Pukekohe - (near Pak & Save) and would like to invite established players to come for a game and also people who have wanted to give Pickleball a try
Its $10 to be given a paddle to play with and to be shown how to play this exciting fun filled game by one of our veteran players
The weather is looking great and its wonderful playing outside on a beautiful summer night , so come and join us
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: … View moreThe Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
Hey Neighbours,
Are you thinking about renting out your holiday home, or want better results from your short-term rental?
As part of the Neighbourly community, Bachcare is offering you a FREE short-term rental appraisal to help discover your property’s earning potential.
With over 20 … View moreHey Neighbours,
Are you thinking about renting out your holiday home, or want better results from your short-term rental?
As part of the Neighbourly community, Bachcare is offering you a FREE short-term rental appraisal to help discover your property’s earning potential.
With over 20 years of experience, Bachcare supports more than 1,500 homeowners nationwide with 24/7 guest management, local on-the-ground support, and professional cleaning services. We make hosting effortless while maximising your income.
Feel free to reach out to us if you want to find out more!
The Bachcare Team
I have for sale two bar stools, good quality blue fabrics , no marks or damage black metal legs
🔥1st BIRTHDAY - $1 DEALS! 🔥
All men’s and women’s pants, jeans and shorts from our $4 range are now just $1!!!
👖 The perfect time to stock up on stylish steals.
🏃🏻♀️ Be quick, sizes and styles are limited!
📍 Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop, 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
… View more🔥1st BIRTHDAY - $1 DEALS! 🔥
All men’s and women’s pants, jeans and shorts from our $4 range are now just $1!!!
👖 The perfect time to stock up on stylish steals.
🏃🏻♀️ Be quick, sizes and styles are limited!
📍 Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop, 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
🗓️ Sunday 9.30am - 2.30pm only — don’t miss it!
Sorry not much time left but:
🔥 1st BIRTHDAY - $1 DEAL! 🔥
SATURDAY ONLY! All men’s and women’s tops, t-shirts, shirts, singlets and bras from our $4 range are now just $1!!!
👕 The perfect time to stock up on stylish steals.
🏃🏻♀️ Be quick, sizes and styles are … View moreSorry not much time left but:
🔥 1st BIRTHDAY - $1 DEAL! 🔥
SATURDAY ONLY! All men’s and women’s tops, t-shirts, shirts, singlets and bras from our $4 range are now just $1!!!
👕 The perfect time to stock up on stylish steals.
🏃🏻♀️ Be quick, sizes and styles are limited!
📍 Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop, 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
🗓️ Saturday 9.30am - 2.30pm only — don’t miss it!
Boundaries of Adaptation
An exhibition by Nina Bulgakova
28 February - 18 March
Community Gallery Space - Franklin Arts Centre
Opening Event: Saturday 28 February, 10am
Adaptation is often understood as the ability to adjust to an environment, to accept its conditions and become less … View moreBoundaries of Adaptation
An exhibition by Nina Bulgakova
28 February - 18 March
Community Gallery Space - Franklin Arts Centre
Opening Event: Saturday 28 February, 10am
Adaptation is often understood as the ability to adjust to an environment, to accept its conditions and become less visible within it. In this body of work, the focus shifts to a different moment, the point at which adaptation reaches its limit and begins to form a boundary.
This boundary is not a gesture of refusal or isolation. It appears as a need to define how interaction with the outside world takes place. Not to shut it out, but to stay in contact while maintaining a sense of stability. Here, the boundary is not an opposition, but a way of reaching agreement.
The works take the form of wall-mounted sculptural objects, where the boundary becomes material and physically present. Within these objects, it is expressed through weight, density, surface, and tension of form, shifting from an abstract idea into a direct experience.
The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes … View moreThe Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.
We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?
🔥1st BIRTHDAY - $1 DEAL! 🔥
FRIDAY ONLY! All men’s and women’s SWIMWEAR from our $4 range are now just $1!!!
👕 The perfect time to stock up on stylish steals.
🏃🏻♀️ Be quick, sizes and styles are limited!
📍 Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop, 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
… View more🔥1st BIRTHDAY - $1 DEAL! 🔥
FRIDAY ONLY! All men’s and women’s SWIMWEAR from our $4 range are now just $1!!!
👕 The perfect time to stock up on stylish steals.
🏃🏻♀️ Be quick, sizes and styles are limited!
📍 Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop, 33 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe
🗓️ Friday 9.30am - 4pm only — don’t miss it!
We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
⚠️Cereulide toxin risk in … View moreWe are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
⚠️Cereulide toxin risk in Nestlé brand Alfamino Infant Formula (0-12 months) recalled due to the possible presence of the toxin cereulide
Nestlé Milo Dipped Snack Bars
BC Hot Water Bottles sold at Bargain Chemist
Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Nature Baby Sleeping Gown
Product Recalls: Toys
Sensory Game Controller - sold at Kmart
Product Recalls: Cosmetics
Outside Beauty & Skincare SPF 50+ Mineral Primer (2 batches)
Anessa and Shiseido Anessa sunscreens sold only at Daikoku
Biore and Kao Biore sunscreens sold only at Daikoku
Kose Sunscreens sold only at Daikoku
Mentholatum sunscreens sold only at Daikoku
Pigeon sunscreens sold only at Daikoku
Rohto sunscreens sold only at Daikoku
Product Recalls: Electronics
Harvest Right Freeze Dryer HRFDSBKP-PP sold at Costco
Product Recalls: Other
Michelin X Multi Z and X Line Energy Z, size: 355/50R22.5, load/speed index:156K
UPDATED GASGAS Motorcycles: GASGAS Cross Country and Motocross model motorcycles with BRAKTEC brake system. New VINS added
Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.
See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!
Enrolments for Term 2 are open now!
Visit www.fraserace.ac.nz... to check out our wide range of classes.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like … View moreAs reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
✨Can you believe that this Saturday 21st February we will be celebrating 1 year of the Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop being open! ✨
To celebrate, from Friday 20th February – Monday 23rd February we will have daily $1 sales! Watch our social media to find out more and see what each day’s special … View more✨Can you believe that this Saturday 21st February we will be celebrating 1 year of the Bloom Pukekohe Op Shop being open! ✨
To celebrate, from Friday 20th February – Monday 23rd February we will have daily $1 sales! Watch our social media to find out more and see what each day’s special will be!
Right now though we would like to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible year it has been. From the very first day we opened our doors, our shop has been more than just a place to find pre-loved treasures — it has become a vibrant, welcoming space where community happens.
It has been such a pleasure getting to know our wonderful customers and meet members of the community from all walks of life. Your support, encouragement, donations, and friendly conversations have meant the world to us. Every purchase made and every item donated helps us continue the meaningful work we do.
Most importantly, this year has been filled with proud moments as we’ve watched our participants grow in confidence, learn new skills, and truly thrive. Through sorting, merchandising, customer service, creative displays, and teamwork, they are gaining real-world experience and discovering just how capable they are. Seeing that growth is what it’s all about.
To our staff and team of incredible volunteers — thank you for your time, heart and commitment. To our loyal customers — thank you for choosing to shop with purpose. To our wider community — thank you for embracing what we do.
We are so grateful to be part of Pukekohe and can’t wait to see what the next year brings! Ngā mihi nu nui ✨
#bloompukekoheopshop #bloompukekohe #growingourpotential #makeabloomingdifference
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