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1347 days ago

Gain control of your finances in 2021 😸

Cat Finai from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

Accommodation, utilities, entertainment, personal expenses, groceries, the list goes on and on. Adulting generally means bills, expenses, responsibilities and financial commitments but it doesn't have to be complicated or stressful to create and implement a budget.
A budget is just a basic … View more
Accommodation, utilities, entertainment, personal expenses, groceries, the list goes on and on. Adulting generally means bills, expenses, responsibilities and financial commitments but it doesn't have to be complicated or stressful to create and implement a budget.
A budget is just a basic plan showing you what your income is and how you will use that income to pay for your expenses. It's a way of being in control of your finances so you can achieve your financial goals, big or small.

There are many online resources to help you fine-tune your budget like sorted.org.nz... or www.moneyhub.co.nz...

You can also get help from your local budgeting services.
In East Auckland and surrounding areas, free budgeting services like Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Service Inc and Tamaki Budgeting have trained budgeters that along with financial planning, education, support for families, can help you create a budget plan that works for you.

Pakuranga and Howick Budgeting Service
phbs.org.nz...
Tamaki Budgeting
www.facebook.com...

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1347 days ago

A love of learning!

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

At NumberWorks'nWords we create a learning environment that children love to come to.

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1347 days ago

Ryman Healthcare charity partner 2021/22

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Applications are closing soon!

Since 1999, the residents and staff at Ryman Healthcare have raised more than $4 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner.

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1348 days ago

The Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021 event map is now live! 🌻✅

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event

If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours … View more
To find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event

If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours Day website' to have your event included when you sign-up.

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1348 days ago

Government grants now available

EECA

Everyone deserves a warm, comfortable home.

See if you’re eligible for free insulation and 90% off heaters with a Warmer Kiwi Homes grant.

For more details visit WarmerKiwiHomes.govt.nz
Learn more

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1349 days ago

Alert Level 2

Botany Toyota

Hey everyone and thank you so much for bearing with us this past week as our Team saw to your sales and service needs at Alert Level 3. I know the restrictions posed challenges for those trying to take delivery of new vehicles, get cars serviced and purchase parts and tyres. Thank you for your … View moreHey everyone and thank you so much for bearing with us this past week as our Team saw to your sales and service needs at Alert Level 3. I know the restrictions posed challenges for those trying to take delivery of new vehicles, get cars serviced and purchase parts and tyres. Thank you for your patience.
We are now back at Alert Level 2 and the best place to go to find out exactly what that means for customers is at our website below.
We look forward to welcoming you back into our Stores and onto our car yards.
Please remember to scan in, our QR codes are posted around our stores - Botany Toyota, Botany Bridgestone, Manukau Toyota, Papakura Toyota, Bridgestone Takanini and Pukekohe Toyota..

Keep safe everyone and thank you again.

Darren Smart
CEO, Manukau Toyota Group

1354 days ago

Increase in MIQ costs for temporary visa holders - are you impacted?

Lucy Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

MBIE has just announced that from 25 March 2021, MIQ costs for temporary entry visa class holders will increase from $3100 to $5520.

Temporary visa holders (including those on visitor visas, student visas, work visas and limited visas) who have already booked MIQ spots and are due… View more
Hi Neighbours,

MBIE has just announced that from 25 March 2021, MIQ costs for temporary entry visa class holders will increase from $3100 to $5520.

Temporary visa holders (including those on visitor visas, student visas, work visas and limited visas) who have already booked MIQ spots and are due to enter on/after 25 March will also be expected to pay by the new standards.

Are you impacted by this change? What are your thoughts on this change? Feel free to get in touch with me to share your views:
Lucy Xia
Email: lucy.xia@stuff.co.nz
Mobile: 022 0929 679.

1350 days ago

Reebok princess white, size UK 5, US 7.5 for school aerobic competitions $30.00

Christine from Bucklands Beach

In good used condition, these UK size 5, US size 7.5 were used by my daughter for Macleans college school and inter - school aerobic competitions for 5 years. Leather uppers, synthetic sole, the genuine Reebok brand.

If you need a pair of white Reeboks for this purpose - don't pay for a … View more
In good used condition, these UK size 5, US size 7.5 were used by my daughter for Macleans college school and inter - school aerobic competitions for 5 years. Leather uppers, synthetic sole, the genuine Reebok brand.

If you need a pair of white Reeboks for this purpose - don't pay for a new pair if they'll only be used a few times per year.

Message me if you're interested in taking this bargain pair off my hands as she no longer is at school or has need of them.

Price: $30

1350 days ago

Casio FX-9750GII Graphic Calculator for sale, maths and statistics year 12

Christine from Bucklands Beach

Casio FX-9750GII Graphic Calculator at $25 in perfect working order and good used condition. Retail for new at $133 each!! Save yourself some money!

Due to teenagers changing subjects and finishing school, no longer need this graphic calculators.

Comes with its own cover, which reverses over… View more
Casio FX-9750GII Graphic Calculator at $25 in perfect working order and good used condition. Retail for new at $133 each!! Save yourself some money!

Due to teenagers changing subjects and finishing school, no longer need this graphic calculators.

Comes with its own cover, which reverses over the keyboard .

Was needed for year 11 maths and year 12 statistics at Macleans college. Approx 2 - 3 years old.

Message me if you'd like to buy. Pick up from Bucklands Beach.

Price: $25

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1353 days ago

Poll: With Auckland back in alert level 3 lockdown, are you becoming more complacent when it comes to following the rules?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Kiwis may become complacent and start to ignore government guidance if lockdowns become more frequent, according to experts.

Auckland moved back into a week-long level 3 lockdown on Sunday after two fresh community cases of Covid-19 were discovered.

But University of Auckland associate … View more
Kiwis may become complacent and start to ignore government guidance if lockdowns become more frequent, according to experts.

Auckland moved back into a week-long level 3 lockdown on Sunday after two fresh community cases of Covid-19 were discovered.

But University of Auckland associate professor Susanna Trnka​ says if people no longer feel a sense of urgency they will be less compelled to follow the rules.

"During the first lockdown it was understood that extraordinary times require extraordinary measures,” the social anthropologist said.

"But as it becomes lockdown two, three and four, the sense of the urgency has shifted and isn't so palpable."

Senior lecturer Sarah Cowie, who is an expert on psychology and behaviour, said it was "certainly a possibility" that people could become more complacent during recurring lockdowns.

“There's evidence from places overseas that have been flung in and out of lockdown that people do become a little bit more complacent the more you have,” she said.

“If we are doing things in line with level 3 and not seeing the benefits of that, it might feel discouraging."

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With Auckland back in alert level 3 lockdown, are you becoming more complacent when it comes to following the rules?
  • 18% Yes
    18% Complete
  • 31.3% No
    31.3% Complete
  • 50.7% I'm adhering strictly to government guidance.
    50.7% Complete
904 votes
1351 days ago

What you need to know: Earthquakes and tsunami warnings

The Team from Auckland Council

Advice for the Auckland region:

EVACUATION | Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas) is expected on Great Barrier Island. Local response plans have been activated and residents have been evacuated to higher ground.


STAY AWAY FROM COASTAL AREAS | Rest of Auckland… View more
Advice for the Auckland region:

EVACUATION | Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas) is expected on Great Barrier Island. Local response plans have been activated and residents have been evacuated to higher ground.


STAY AWAY FROM COASTAL AREAS | Rest of Auckland

Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges near the shore are expected in the following areas. This means a threat to beach, harbour, estuary and small boat activities.

West Coast of Auckland

Manukau Harbour

East Coast of Auckland

Waiheke Island

Waitemata Harbour.

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1351 days ago

Keep it up Aotearoa! 💕

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

It's been heartwarming to hear stories from across the North Island of people taking others into their home and sharing a cup of tea together or fixing them a meal.

For the latest official updates:

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1353 days ago

Buying by tender: Did you write a letter?

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people … View more
Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people trying to make a personal connection with vendors to give their tender offers the edge. We've heard folks will include personal details about their family, why the love the house and what their plans for the property are.
Jo would love to talk to anyone who's written a letter like this to accompany a tender - perhaps it's you, perhaps a relative or friend - or from vendors who've received letters like this, accompanying a tender.
Perhaps you asked for such letters?
We'd love to hear more about that experience for you and how it shaped the way the sale went.
You can reach out to jo here (she'll be joining the Neighbourly neighbourhood soon!) or via our email: homed@stuff.co.nz.
Looking forward to hearing your stories.

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1351 days ago

King size Bed with Mattress and 2 Iron ( spring) sleeping beds

Sanjay from Pakuranga Heights

We have One King size bed with mattress for $250 and 2 Iron ( spring) sleeping beds ( without mattress) for $20 each ( if u buy together then for $30)..any interest please let us know ... to arrange a time to view and pick up... Thanks

Price: $250

1351 days ago

Your success is our success

Michael Ellse from Team Michael Ellse - Ray White

🏆 We have just been recognized as ELITE Performer within the Ray White group for outstanding sales making the top 5% of sales persons nationally 🏆
We were proud to receive this top award from our company this week.
This is a massive achievement and something that does not come lightly and … View more
🏆 We have just been recognized as ELITE Performer within the Ray White group for outstanding sales making the top 5% of sales persons nationally 🏆
We were proud to receive this top award from our company this week.
This is a massive achievement and something that does not come lightly and this is achieved through a wealth of talent within our team that offers over 30 years of Real Estate experience across the Eastern Beaches of Auckland (and sometimes further afield)!

We want to thank everyone connected with our business, family, friends and clients for your trust and the opportunity of working with you in achieving the best possible results in the shortest possible time frame and helping you make that next move in life.

Your success is our success, thanks everyone. 🍾🏆

#teammichaelellse
#gettingyousold
#valueaddedservice
#onestoprealestateshop

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