Cornwallis - Huia - Parau, Auckland

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

470 days ago

100% of the love, for 50% of the fee! Half-price dog adoptions at SPCA - 23 Sept till 1 Oct

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

From Saturday, 23 September, we will be offering 50% adoption fees on canines in all of our Centres nationwide!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right now, all patiently waiting … View more
From Saturday, 23 September, we will be offering 50% adoption fees on canines in all of our Centres nationwide!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right now, all patiently waiting for their forever home.

Start scrolling through all the adoption profiles on our website today and find the perfect fit for your family. Get a friend for life this spring at www.spca.nz...

475 days ago

Spare computer gear for old neighbour?

Markus from Green Bay

Hi all,

my old neighbour (whom I'm looking after a bit) has her birthday at the beginning of October, and I want to make it a bit memorable - I don't think she had a proper birthday in a very long time.

I will bake one of my breads (see picture below) for her and bring a bit of a … View more
Hi all,

my old neighbour (whom I'm looking after a bit) has her birthday at the beginning of October, and I want to make it a bit memorable - I don't think she had a proper birthday in a very long time.

I will bake one of my breads (see picture below) for her and bring a bit of a spread, but I also want to set her up with a computer system so she can watch some movies (I have DVDs that I can lend her), listen to music, might be able to get internet at some point and stay in contact with her friends and especially her sons in Wellington a bit better.

I managed to buy (sight unseen) an old 24in Core2Duo iMac from 2007 (that can't run the latest Mac or Windows system software any more so wouldn't be secure) very cheaply as it was considered defect. Turns out that everything works fine, it just needed a clean (especially behind the protective glass in front of the screen) and a new system installed, and as a bonus it unexpectedly had its memory upgraded to 4 GB of RAM (the still original 320 GB HD isn't big but should do).

I installed the latest Linux Mint (which IS secure) as it is specifically geared towards desktop users (so even has commercial multimedia codecs that other Linux distributions don't have) and has low system requirements (eg 1 GB of RAM even with a really nice desktop) - and after less than 1 hour (incl googling how do do some things) everything is done and it runs very fast indeed. I'm quite impressed.

What I don't have is a spare USB keyboard and mouse for it. So if anyone has some old ones around that they no longer need (Apple would be ideal but PC ones will do) then I would appreciate them for my neighbour.

Other things she could need:

If you happen to have an old external 250 or 500 GB hard disc for backups then that would be fantastic - I always feel uncomfortable when people don't have backups of their data as computers can be replaced … your data though - which is the important thing - would be lost when the hard disc dies.

And if you feel REALLY charitable and have an old-style 2.5in 250 GB SATA SSD that you would be happy to donate then I would dare go inside the iMac, replace the hard disc (which is a bit a pig of a job, but I have done that before), and redo the installation of everything.

A small USB stick to bring official letters in pdf form (to me or the library?) for printing out or sending off (until she has internet herself) would also be useful … 1 GB should be plenty. Companies used to give them away, so maybe you have an old one somewhere?

Thanks in advance.

Markus

P.S. One more thing: I can no longer drive for medical reasons (occasional dizzy spells) so unless you are close by would not be able to pick something up. But we are opposite Green Bay High School, so if you happen to come past and could drop it off that would be fantastic.

470 days ago

Poll: How long have you been loyal?

The Team from NZ Compare

Kia Ora wonderful neighbours!
Have you noticed your broadband costs going up lately?

If you're a customer of one of the big providers Spark or One NZ, we'd love to hear how long have you been a loyal customer to them?

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How long have you been loyal?
  • 6.6% Under 2 years
    6.6% Complete
  • 11.8% Between 2-5 years
    11.8% Complete
  • 16% Over 5 years
    16% Complete
  • 65.6% Over 10 years
    65.6% Complete
468 votes
471 days ago

Enrol now in 2023!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Learn with us!
Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and … View more
Learn with us!
Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and undergraduate degrees to Master and Doctorate level. With subjects including, education, humanities, indigenous studies, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, radio broadcasting, sciences, marae centred learning and much more! With delivery available at multiple sites and some with online delivery, we invite you to find out more.

It isn’t too late to enrol! Contact us now
Learn more

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471 days ago

And the winners are...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly drawn five members to win our $100 petrol vouchers. Congratulations to:

Lucy Ye of Fairview Heights
Juan Smith of Invercargill
Charlotte Hassmann-Watts of Napier
Bob Sanders of Tauranga
Crystal Williamson of Christchurch

Winners, you can claim your prize here before … View more
We've randomly drawn five members to win our $100 petrol vouchers. Congratulations to:

Lucy Ye of Fairview Heights
Juan Smith of Invercargill
Charlotte Hassmann-Watts of Napier
Bob Sanders of Tauranga
Crystal Williamson of Christchurch

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 19th of September. Enjoy!

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471 days ago

Greenpark Village & Terence Kennedy House

Greenview Park Village

Live life blissfully in a safe community where we provide comfort, security and freedom.

Greenview Park boasts a panoramic view of the Glengarry ridgeline and is set amidst tranquil, landscaped gardens. With indoor and outdoor facilities as well as planned group activities, you’ll find it easy… View more
Live life blissfully in a safe community where we provide comfort, security and freedom.

Greenview Park boasts a panoramic view of the Glengarry ridgeline and is set amidst tranquil, landscaped gardens. With indoor and outdoor facilities as well as planned group activities, you’ll find it easy to make friends! Here at Greenview Park Village, we’ve created a homely environment designed with you in mind.

With a total of 72 homes on-site, we have 15 apartments, 16 one-bedroom homes, and 41 two-bedroom villas, all including optional services. Terence Kennedy House is our on-site hospital providing holistic care to residents.
Learn more

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471 days ago

Cash for your wrecked and water damaged car!

AAA Auto Parts

Hi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View more
Hi neighbours,
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone

We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.

Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
Enquire now

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481 days ago

The train hidden in the Waitākere Ranges - and the fight to bring it back

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a tourist train nestled inside the Waitākere ranges has been rusting away for nearly a decade – but a group of volunteers hopes to get it running again.

The Rainforest Express was a miniature railway that ran 6km through the ranges from Jacobson's Depot on Scenic … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a tourist train nestled inside the Waitākere ranges has been rusting away for nearly a decade – but a group of volunteers hopes to get it running again.

The Rainforest Express was a miniature railway that ran 6km through the ranges from Jacobson's Depot on Scenic Drive to the Upper Nihotupu Dam, one of the main water supply reservoirs in West Auckland.

At the end of 2014 the express was closed after a geological report found there were 20 at-risk sites across the tramlines, with nine of those posing a “significant” risk to public safety.

Since then the rainforest express and its tramlines have been “rusting away”, Waitākere ward councillor Ken Turner said.

Read the full story below.

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471 days ago

Mirror

Diana from Henderson

Mirror with wooden base.
Dimensions: 800mm x 450mm

Price: $30

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471 days ago

Crystal Glasses

Diana from Henderson

Crystal Glasses - $5 for each.
7 glasses are available.

Price: $5

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472 days ago

More Kiwis eligible for insulation grants

EECA

If you have family who have been feeling cold in their home through winter, help may be at hand to make their home warm, dry, and healthy.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an … View more
If you have family who have been feeling cold in their home through winter, help may be at hand to make their home warm, dry, and healthy.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

In August, the eligibility criteria were extended so over 50,000 more homes are eligible for insulation grants. It gets better - there are lots of community organisations offering extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Go to our website to check their eligibility, today.
Find out more

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476 days ago

Poll: HUD is undertaking a review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003. What should be the maximum Deferred Management Fee (DMF)?

Alan from Titirangi

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is undertaking a review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003. First read (latest update 6 September):
Review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003~ My recommendations:
aaamazingphoenix.wordpress.com...

On 2 August 2023 … View more
Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is undertaking a review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003. First read (latest update 6 September):
Review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003~ My recommendations:
aaamazingphoenix.wordpress.com...

On 2 August 2023 HUD published a discussion paper, Review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003: options for change. You may make your own submissions now up until 20 Nov 2023.

Poll: What should be the maximum Deferred Management Fee (DMF)?

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HUD is undertaking a review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003. What should be the maximum Deferred Management Fee (DMF)?
  • 68.8% $0 (no DMF)
    68.8% Complete
  • 12.5% $20,000
    12.5% Complete
  • 12.5% $50,000
    12.5% Complete
  • 6.3% $100,000
    6.3% Complete
  • 0% No maximum
    0% Complete
16 votes
473 days ago

Be in to win a Heirloom Legacy Pan worth $399

NZ House and Garden

NZ House & Garden is giving your family the chance to win an iconic Heirloom Legacy Pan worth $399 thanks to Ironclad Pan Co. Each pan comes with your family name stamped on the base to make sure it’s cherished for generations to come.

To be in to WIN, … View more
NZ House & Garden is giving your family the chance to win an iconic Heirloom Legacy Pan worth $399 thanks to Ironclad Pan Co. Each pan comes with your family name stamped on the base to make sure it’s cherished for generations to come.

To be in to WIN, purchase a 1 or 2-year NZ House & Garden subscription before midnight on 17 September and you’ll automatically go in the draw. Returning subscribers can also enter by renewing at the advertised rate. T&Cs apply.

The team at NZ House & Garden.
Find out more

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475 days ago

Furniture donations

Christine Corcuera from Red Cross Shop Henderson

Hi neighbours,
We are looking for your pre-loved good-quality clothing, homewares and furniture that you’d like to let go and donate to our shop.

If you can’t drop it off yourself, no worries, we run a free collection service for bulky donations like furniture. Please call us on (09) … View more
Hi neighbours,
We are looking for your pre-loved good-quality clothing, homewares and furniture that you’d like to let go and donate to our shop.

If you can’t drop it off yourself, no worries, we run a free collection service for bulky donations like furniture. Please call us on (09) 8351152 (Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm and Sun 10am - 4pm) ti arrange a suitable collection day.

Smaller items can be dropped off during trading hours.
Thanks for your support!
Come visit us at:
435 Great North Rd, Henderson

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475 days ago

18th Happy Birthday Glass

Diana from Henderson

New 18th Happy Birthday Glass

Price: $10

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