Mount Eden, Auckland

NZ’s sweetest spots to live revealed

Sweet Spots

Ever wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022.

Congratulations to Berhampore, Wellington which took out the overall sweetest spot! You can check out the full list of winning … View moreEver wondered where the sweetest places to live in Aotearoa are?

Stuff’s Homed team has done some serious data crunching to crown the seven best spots for 2022.

Congratulations to Berhampore, Wellington which took out the overall sweetest spot! You can check out the full list of winning suburbs in the Sweet Spots section on Stuff.

There’s also an interactive tool that you can tinker with to find your perfect place, based on the criteria that matter to you. Who knows, you might be inspired to make a change. Find out more

Can You Candidate? You Can.

The Team from Auckland Council

Passionate about your community or looking for an exciting and varied leadership role?
We are looking for candidates to stand in the local elections to fill 170 elected member positions as mayor, councillors and local board members.

Get Upcycling and win in 2022!

Resene

Unleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go … View moreUnleash the artist within you, showcase your DIY creative skills and spruce up an old item or completely repurpose it! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.

We want to see your amazing creations so don't be afraid to go all out! Check out some of the previous entires here.

Take part in the 2022 Resene Upcycling Awards. There are four great prizes worth $500 up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card! Find out more

Your base weekly fee is fixed

Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little… View moreRetirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little on yourself if you feel like it! Take up that hobby you’ve dreamed of or plan a holiday somewhere warm.

It’s easy to live life your way when you have freedom to do the things you enjoy. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living. Learn more

Mould Cleaner Carpet Cleaner

Rajeshwer from Mount Roskill

Hi,

My home needs to be clean Mould and Carpet clean please offers or suggestions...

Cookie product recalled due to foreign matter

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Popular cookie brand Mrs Higgins has recalled a specific batch of their product due to the possible presence of white plastic.

The cookies affected are the Mrs Higgins Shortbread Cookies in the 350g bag with a Best Before date of 4/10/22.

These cookies are found at all Countdown stores across… View morePopular cookie brand Mrs Higgins has recalled a specific batch of their product due to the possible presence of white plastic.

The cookies affected are the Mrs Higgins Shortbread Cookies in the 350g bag with a Best Before date of 4/10/22.

These cookies are found at all Countdown stores across New Zealand and customers can return these affected goods for a full refund.

This recall does not affect any other of the Mrs Higgins products.

Volunteers Needed

Claire from Mount Roskill

Amitabha Hospice provides free support to the elderly & to people with life-limiting illness in every area of Auckland for a few hours per week. Volunteering is a rewarding and empowering way to make a difference to someone's life. Join us and become an Amitabha Hospice volunteer today.

Air plant plaques

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Decorate small sunny nooks or bare walls with cute decorative hanging plant plaques and soothing Resene colours.

Find out how to create your own.

Kids need your help this winter.

Variety

1 in 10 Kiwi kids in our poorest communities don’t have their own bed, which puts them at risk from life-threatening illnesses like rheumatic fever.

But you can help by making a donation to Variety’s Warm Hearts Winter Appeal.
• $45 will fund a warm blanket.
• $80 will fund a bedding… View more1 in 10 Kiwi kids in our poorest communities don’t have their own bed, which puts them at risk from life-threatening illnesses like rheumatic fever.

But you can help by making a donation to Variety’s Warm Hearts Winter Appeal.
• $45 will fund a warm blanket.
• $80 will fund a bedding pack
• $343 will fund a single bed and bedding pack.
• $688 will fund bunks beds and bedding packs.

With your support, we aim to provide 1,100 children with beds and warm bedding. Donate today to provide beds and bedding for Kiwi kids. Find out more

Free Webinar for Parents

Sid from Swivel Careers

To all parents! Join us on for our free evening webinar next Wednesday where our career experts will discuss and answer all your questions about how you can best support your children in finding the right career pathway.

Limited spaces available, register for FREE today to secure your spot!
… View moreTo all parents! Join us on for our free evening webinar next Wednesday where our career experts will discuss and answer all your questions about how you can best support your children in finding the right career pathway.

Limited spaces available, register for FREE today to secure your spot!
Register and learn more here: www.swivel.co.nz...

Self Storage Tip

Kiwi Self Storage - Mt Roskill

Your self storage tip of the week

WIN $10,000* towards your KiwiSaver!

NZ Compare

Every dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!

Get a FREE KiwiSaver health check and go in the draw to win up to $10,000* from our partners National Capital. It’s easy as!

… View moreEvery dollar counts towards that first home or retirement. Are you confident your KiwiSaver is performing or maybe like a lot of us you tend not to think about it!

Get a FREE KiwiSaver health check and go in the draw to win up to $10,000* from our partners National Capital. It’s easy as!

Hate feeling obligated? You're not! The health check will let you know if there is a better KiwiSaver provider for you - it's up to you if you do anything about it. Why wait till you're 65, make sure your KiwiSaver is working for you now! Check my KiwiSaver

Baby bottle steriliser

Sophie from Royal Oak

In good used condition.

Free

Lot sits vacant for 16 years in one of Auckland's wealthiest suburbs

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a piece of land nestled in Greenlane has been sitting unoccupied for more than a decade.

The lot, on Maungakiekie Ave, sits between multimillion-dollar properties, close to Auckland's Southern Motorway and Cornwall Park.

Auckland Council has valued the properties … View moreKia ora neighbours, a piece of land nestled in Greenlane has been sitting unoccupied for more than a decade.

The lot, on Maungakiekie Ave, sits between multimillion-dollar properties, close to Auckland's Southern Motorway and Cornwall Park.

Auckland Council has valued the properties surrounding it at between $3.7 and $5.1 million.

The land is owned by the Cornwall Park Trust Board and members of the Cornwall Park Leaseholders Association have said they have urged the board to sell the land on.

Read the full story at the link below.

World Ocean Day

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

On World Ocean Day, people across the globe unite to celebrate and take action for our shared blue planet, with one ocean and one climate, which connect us all. Get together with your family and community, and join with millions of others around our blue planet to create a better future.

By … View moreOn World Ocean Day, people across the globe unite to celebrate and take action for our shared blue planet, with one ocean and one climate, which connect us all. Get together with your family and community, and join with millions of others around our blue planet to create a better future.

By working together, we can - and will - protect and restore our shared ocean and climate. Join this growing global celebration on June 8!