Auckland Central, Auckland

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

87 days ago

Spring School Holiday Programme

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

🌸 Join Our Exciting Spring School Holiday Programme! 🌸

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure this spring with our Spring School Holiday Programme! From 30 September to 11 October, we’ll be soaking up the sunshine and having non-stop fun with a variety of engaging activities. Don’t … View more
🌸 Join Our Exciting Spring School Holiday Programme! 🌸

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure this spring with our Spring School Holiday Programme! From 30 September to 11 October, we’ll be soaking up the sunshine and having non-stop fun with a variety of engaging activities. Don’t miss out on the excitement!


Book online here: villagesquare.org.nz...
📅 30th September - 11th October
📍 Balmoral, Epsom, Parnell, & our NEW Mt Roskill site!
🌈 Activities include: Mt Albert Pools, Cooking and Baking, Ten Pin Bowling, STEM Challenges, Tip Top Factory Tour and more!
📖 Digital Brochure: villagesquare.org.nz...

OUR SITES:
🏫 BALMORAL: Balmoral School, 19 Brixton Road, Mt Eden
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🏫 EPSOM: Epsom Normal Primary School, 41 The Drive, Epsom
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🏫 PARNELL: Parnell Community Centre, 545 Parnell Road, Parnell
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🏫 NEW! MT ROSKILL: Mt Roskill Primary School, 37A Frost Road
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We can’t wait to give your children the best time these holidays! 🌟
The team at The Village Square Trust
📞 09 555 5193
📧 pfc@villagesquare.org.nz
🌐 villagesquare.org.nz/school-holidays

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87 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the coastal town of Cooks Beach, Coromandel.

With golden sandy beaches and lush Coromandel bush, what's not to love about the 150th Heart Foundation Lottery?

Valued at over $1.2 million, this … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the coastal town of Cooks Beach, Coromandel.

With golden sandy beaches and lush Coromandel bush, what's not to love about the 150th Heart Foundation Lottery?

Valued at over $1.2 million, this home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a classic Kiwi holiday escape, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Find out more

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95 days ago

Free Knife Sharpening Workshop in Grey Lynn

Amanda Chapman from Auckland Library of Tools

Auckland Library of Tools in collaboration with Repair Cafe Aotearoa are excited to bring you the next in a series of repair and maintenance workshops every first Thursday of the month at Hackland Makerspace, just behind ALoT!

Thursday September 5 will be a free hands-on knife sharpening … View more
Auckland Library of Tools in collaboration with Repair Cafe Aotearoa are excited to bring you the next in a series of repair and maintenance workshops every first Thursday of the month at Hackland Makerspace, just behind ALoT!

Thursday September 5 will be a free hands-on knife sharpening workshop! So gather up your dull knives and come on by to sharpen your skills and your knives with us.

Swap knowledge, tips and tricks, stories, and elbow grease with your neighbour and improve your skills, while extending the cutting lives of your knives. Bring appropriate tools if you have them, or use the tools available in house. There will be nibbles and tea on hand, but contributions of food and beverage are very welcome. The vibe is relaxed, and social. Teens are welcome to participate, with an accompanying adult. We also have a play area for kids and there will be a couple of toddlers around as playmates!

RSVP appreciated. There will be a brief introduction and meet and greet at 6pm followed by a knife sharpening demonstration. Then our sharpener will assist guests with the sharpening of their own knives. Going to be late? No problem! Late-comers welcome.

Getting here:
Bus stops on Ponsonby Rd (InnerLink, 20, 105, 106, 866), Great North Rd (11T/W, 18, 20, 195), and Karangahape Rd (WX1)
We are also near the northwestern cycleway.
Limited free parking is available next door or on side streets. There is no parking in front of ALoT/Hackland.

These workshops are part of the Repair & Share project, a weekly repair cafe hosted by ALoT, RCANZ, and Hackland and supported by Auckland Council.
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Special thanks to:
aucklandlibraryoftools.com...
www.repaircafeaotearoa.co.nz...
hackland.nz...
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

If you would like to help out at any of our workshops or repair cafes, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You do not need repair skills to get involved! Send us a message or fill out the volunteer form below, and mention Repair & Share on the form.
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94 days ago

LIVE Q&A: Financial well-being with Cat Rikihana

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.

Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works … View more
Today (Wednesday) we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with Cat Rikihana who is a financial mentor, educator and financial capability practitioner at Financial Freedom Trust in the Manawatū.

Cat Rikihana (Ngai Tahu) like many financial mentors around Aotearoa, works with individuals, groups and whānau to successfully navigate financial stress and hardship. Mentors work alongside whānau to increase confidence and skills in personal money management and advocate with and for clients. Cat enjoys delivering online and face-to-face workshops which provide opportunities to normalise money conversations and encourages people to make time to consider their financial well-being.

Cat is also an independent financial well-being coach, educator and indigenous life coach at Restore Wellness Network. She is a published writer and currently in the process of writing her first non-fiction book: 'A financial self-care guide for women in Aotearoa.'

She'd love to answer any questions you may have around your budgeting and spending habits, strategies for saving, retirement planning and debt. (Don't be shy, but be mindful about what you disclose!)

↓ Share your questions now and Cat will reply to your comment below ↓

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90 days ago

Landscape painter

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

Make your own wall art from leftover MDF and Resene testpots. Nikki Kettle’s abstract piece was inspired by her local environment.

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

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90 days ago

Dual bird feeder

Resene

Put an empty wine bottle to good use with this feeder finished in Resene Clover that can cater for a range of garden birds.

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

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91 days ago

Some Neighbourly news...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you been using Neighbourly Groups? You may have joined some gardening groups or general chat groups over the years.

Members have told us that this part of the site isn't working as it should, so we are going to remove it for now.

So, in a few weeks Neighbourly Groups will no longer … View more
Have you been using Neighbourly Groups? You may have joined some gardening groups or general chat groups over the years.

Members have told us that this part of the site isn't working as it should, so we are going to remove it for now.

So, in a few weeks Neighbourly Groups will no longer be there. Don't worry, you can post on the noticeboard as usual!

Get in contact with our team if you have any concerns or need any help!

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92 days ago

double futon base & free mattress

Wendyl from Ponsonby

Solid wood double futon base for sale with free foam mattress. Both in excellent condition. The base can be dismantled for easy transport and storage. Easy to re-assemble. Height is 18 cm, Width is 137cm, Length is 1930cm. Great for student flats and people on the move.

Price: $100

92 days ago

Top Tips For A Hassle-Free Holiday

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Are you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and… View moreAre you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and enjoy a carefree vacation.

Click read more for the full story.

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92 days ago

SAVE for future now!

The Team from NZ Compare

KiwiSaver is a smart way for Kiwis to save for the future! With the new KiwiSaver FY starting in July, it's not too late to optimize your plan.

Contribute 3% or more of your pre-tax income—automatically transferred with each payday. Start today and thank yourself later! Check out the … View more
KiwiSaver is a smart way for Kiwis to save for the future! With the new KiwiSaver FY starting in July, it's not too late to optimize your plan.

Contribute 3% or more of your pre-tax income—automatically transferred with each payday. Start today and thank yourself later! Check out the benefits and do a health check now!

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93 days ago

WiFi Coverage Solutions

Thomas from The WiFi Experts

Do you have slow WiFi? Deadzones & Dropouts? Call us for a free site visit and quote!

0800 943 439
hello@thewifiexperts.co.nz
www.thewifiexperts.co.nz...

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93 days ago

Choose Your Era Weekly!

Jeanny Zamora from Red Cross Shop Karangahape Road

Rd Cross Shop K Road
191 Karangahape Road
Auckland

Trading hours
Mon - Fri 9.30 to 5.30
Sat 9 to 5 Sun 9.30 to 5.30

100 days ago

Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?

Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.

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Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
  • 83.6% It's fine!
    83.6% Complete
  • 14.6% It annoys me!
    14.6% Complete
  • 1.8% Other - I'll share below
    1.8% Complete
4113 votes
95 days ago

Banging drum noise

Lois from Auckland Central

Anyone kept awake until 3am this morning (Sun) in the city from hideous banging coming from the Viaduct Area? Closed door ..Earplugs didn’t work.

95 days ago

Happy Father's Day from NZ Compare!

The Team from NZ Compare

Celebrate Dad by showing him some love and saving money at the same time! Compare your bills with NZ Compare to be the household hero—save money and support your dad's greatness!

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