Dannemora, Auckland

Last chance for tickets!

Last chance for tickets!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Blenheim worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

816 days ago

Love your compost? Pimp it up to win great prizes for your garden!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

To celebrate National Gardening Week (October 17-25), Yates have partnered with NZ Gardener to give away some fantastic prizes to some of the most inspirational compost builders in the country. Show us your compost setup, whether it’s tiny or huge, and the best looking compost … View more
Dear neighbours,

To celebrate National Gardening Week (October 17-25), Yates have partnered with NZ Gardener to give away some fantastic prizes to some of the most inspirational compost builders in the country. Show us your compost setup, whether it’s tiny or huge, and the best looking compost wins 1 of 9 Compost Kits (RRP $319 each).

So email through your best tip for successful compost and one photo of your composting setup to loveyourgarden@yates.co.nz by August 26, 2022 to be in to win.

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816 days ago

International Youth Day

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

International Youth Day is celebrated each year on the 12th of August, to bring attention to youth issues and celebrate their potential.

The theme of International Youth Day in 2022 is “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health", focusing on the issues, … View more
International Youth Day is celebrated each year on the 12th of August, to bring attention to youth issues and celebrate their potential.

The theme of International Youth Day in 2022 is “Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health", focusing on the issues, and highlighting that no effort could be successful without the participation of youth. With the support of young people, world leaders can achieve their targets.

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816 days ago
816 days ago

Your whole retirement is our consideration

With the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.

That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in … View more
With the 75+ population projected to double in 20 years’ time, it’s more important than ever to choose a retirement village that is equipped to support you when you’re fully independent as well as if you need care.

That’s why Ryman villages plan ahead by offering independent living in apartments and townhouses, assisted living in serviced apartments, resthome care and, in most villages, hospital and specialist dementia care.

We offer a higher ratio of care in our villages so that if your needs change, you have priority access to our care centres.
Find out more

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818 days ago

Support our Yuri Bear Project

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.

We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no … View more
Knitting needles are clicking across our villages and the wider community for the Yuri Bear project🐻❤️.

We’re aiming to knit 20,000 teddy bears for children displaced as a result of turmoil in their country.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the response so far, but 20,000 bears is no small ask!

If you can knit, know someone who can or would like to find out how you can help, please click on the link below.

817 days ago

Brown paper bags

Natalie from Dannemora

Anyone need any

Free

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817 days ago

Car booster seats

Vanessa from Sunnyhills

3 for $25 or sell individually for $10 each

Negotiable

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817 days ago

Have your say on the Pukekohe Masterplan

The Team from Auckland Council

Did you know that only 9% of people visit Pukekohe’s town centre to eat out?

We see an opportunity to boost the dining scene and we propose to create a new dining district right next to King St, to support the excellent local shopping offering. We could also build more office space above, so … View more
Did you know that only 9% of people visit Pukekohe’s town centre to eat out?

We see an opportunity to boost the dining scene and we propose to create a new dining district right next to King St, to support the excellent local shopping offering. We could also build more office space above, so people can work local too.
Find out more

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818 days ago

Canon Ink for printer. 60Y Pixma. ( Yellow ) And. 60 PGBK black ink

Jacqui from Cockle Bay

Bought by mistake . Can anyone use these. Only packet opened. $10.00 each

Price: $10

818 days ago

Did you start gardening in school?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

How many of you remember gardening in school? Hopefully, more students and teachers will be inspired by the great work being done at this amazing school.

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818 days ago

Residential Cleaning Franchise

Joanna Marie from Flat Bush

Our residential cleaning business is looking for new owners. We are moving overseas and want to pass this great opportunity to someone wanting to earn $$ but still in control of their working hours

Most of our clients are in Central and East Auckland who has been with us since we started the … View more
Our residential cleaning business is looking for new owners. We are moving overseas and want to pass this great opportunity to someone wanting to earn $$ but still in control of their working hours

Most of our clients are in Central and East Auckland who has been with us since we started the business.

Earn about $6000++ per month with great potential to expand.
(current client amounting to $6500 per month)

With backup guarantee client amounting to $5200 given by master franchisee if needed

Price includes All chemicals and cleaning equipments including vacuum, etc.
Full professional Training and business mentoring will be provided by master franchisee.

Work
Mondays-fridays
9am-5pm (finish earlier in some days)
(schedule is flexible)

Must be holding permanent Resident visa

Price is Negotiable
Please contact Joanna 0223219396 for more information

Price: $20,000

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818 days ago

What to do when selling your home feels like too much work- Let me work for you- 1.95% Commission Rate + $2,000 Towards Marketing (T&Cs Apply)

Kiran from Borders Real Estate - Flat Bush

What to do when selling your home feels like too much work:
Many of us dream of moving to another home one day. But often, when we start thinking of thepractical implications ofgettingreadytomove, theobstacles start mounting and the dream ofa move becomes simply that - a dream.When you own a home,… View more
What to do when selling your home feels like too much work:
Many of us dream of moving to another home one day. But often, when we start thinking of thepractical implications ofgettingreadytomove, theobstacles start mounting and the dream ofa move becomes simply that - a dream.When you own a home, it's an emotional safe-haven and also an investment. Often the mostvaluable asset we own. So if we think of selling that asset, it stands to reason that we hope topresent it at its best and maximise its value.Our emotional side wants our home to look great before we open it to the public, and we knowthat improving presentation should add value and bring us the best possible price. Butpresenting a home at its best is no small feat and there can be a plethora of jobs involved:
●Painting exteriors, fences, interiors, doorways, window sills, whatever needs fresheningup.
●Tidying up our section, cutting back trees, removing weeds, creating a positive 'firstimpression'.
●Waterblasting paths, decks, cladding, gutters.
●Repairing overdue maintenance jobs that we have simply lived with up until deciding tosell.
●Sorting any outstanding building consents and chasing up paperwork.
●Decluttering, hiring storage units, clearing out the garage.
And that's just the standard prep. Many owners also need to decide whether to renovate areaslike kitchens and bathrooms pre-sale. Most of us simply don't have the time (or contacts) toproject manage all these tasks.
It's no wonder that once we build a mental to-do list of pre-sale activities, the idea of sellingbecomes way too stressful and we choose not to take action.
Butisthistherightapproach?
Should we allow this list of challenges to stop us from a move that might improve our quality oflife? Do we really need to present our home perfectly when going on the market?
The answer is simply, no. While any prep work you can undertake will likely help your saleprocess, if that list of outstanding jobs stops you from actually selling, then it doesn't matteranyway.
Sohereistherecommendation:
Decide first whether you need to move. If moving would improve your life then commit to makingit happen in a certain time frame (3/6/12 months). Then decide on what prep-work you can

reasonably undertake in the time you have available. Let go of anything that is impractical to tickoff the list.
Whatdoesthislooklikeinpractice?
You might commit to hiring a house-washer, a landscaper, and a handyman to tidy up a fewmaintenance jobs, but that a full-scale renovation is not possible, even though your home mightneed it.
Buyers appreciate well-presented homes, but they also like being able to add value themselves.They are looking at far more than superficial details. The key features of any home are thethings you can't easily change, like sun-aspect, location, access, space. It's those key featuresthat buyers are searching and paying for. Everything else is just a nice-to-have
It can be hard to take the leap to sell when your home is imperfect. Its shortcomings stick out tous because we are familiar with them. In our professional experience, owners place too muchemphasis on the parts of their home they don't like, and not enough on the redeeming factorswhich the next owner will fall in love with.
It's our job to emphasize the attractive aspects of your home when it comes time to sell. That'swhat we do best. It's also our job to help you decide which pre-sale activities will add the mostvalue, and which ones are simply nice-to-haves, but not essential.
Let us leave you with one last thought:
Don't let perfection get in the way of progress.
Your new home is out there waiting. Are you ready to go looking?

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819 days ago

Firewood For Sale

Aakriti from Cockle Bay

$50 for the whole lot.

Price: $50

819 days ago

Tuesday is a Danceday!

Mari from Cockle Bay

Tuesday 9 Aug 22 at Dance Yourself Happy we'll dance to the mix we would have danced to on 19 Aug 21, had it not been for the lockdown 🤩 Here's a little visual teaser, come and enjoy dancing it with us!

See you at our fab 2022 venue, The Lounge, at 186 Wellington St, Howick, … View more
Tuesday 9 Aug 22 at Dance Yourself Happy we'll dance to the mix we would have danced to on 19 Aug 21, had it not been for the lockdown 🤩 Here's a little visual teaser, come and enjoy dancing it with us!

See you at our fab 2022 venue, The Lounge, at 186 Wellington St, Howick, Auckland. Session is 7–8pm and music starts 7pm sharp.
Please note: this event is alcohol-free, The Lounge bar and kitchen will be closed.

Thank you to Howick Local board for funding Dance Yourself Happy in 2022, and thank you to MECOSS and all you lovely people for continued support 💚

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820 days ago

Do you have a great asparagus recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for asparagus recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before August 21, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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