Mount Eden, Auckland

Annoucement

Office for Seniors

The Government has appointed Carolyn Cooper as the inaugural Aged Care Commissioner, to lead much needed systematic change in the sector, Minister for Seniors and Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today.

How about heart-shaped foliage plants for your Valentine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

It's not too late to grab these sensational plants for your green-fingered, houseplant-loving Valentine. Here's a quick guide to the hottest indoor plants for that special person in your life.

Share the love around Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Valentines Day from the team at NZ Compare!
Take the time today to enjoy the love that surrounds you. Pass it onto your friends, family, pets, maybe even a neighbour! Brighten someone's day.

Don't forget to show yourself some love too!

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

… View moreWe all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards. Nominate now

Car park in Wellington near Massey Uni

Andrea from Morningside

Hi, my daughter is moving to Wellington to study at Massey University. We will miss her a lot, and she will miss her car as the flat does not have a car park for her aged car. Does this community know of a carpark that would be available near Massey Uni for rent or use in return for work?

Modems

Harry from Grafton

Assorted modems and the price is for the item in each photo.

Price: $20

Phone Chargers

Harry from Grafton

Assorted wall chargers (photo 1), car chargers (photo 2), European chargers (photo 3) and data cable (photo 4) and the price is for each item in the photos.

Price: $10

Items For Sale

Harry from Grafton

Pic 1: Hands free = $10
Pic 2: Steam Irons = $30
Pic 3: Universal travel adapters = $25
Pic 4: DP to VGA and USB connectors = $25

Negotiable

Hunger for Colour – Swap food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of … View moreBring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.90 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop. Find out more

LG Mini Fridge

Steve from Mount Eden

LG Mini Bar Fridge
LG Mini bar fridge, runs perfectly. Castrol Racing stickers professional done. Im reluctantly parting with this as I no longer need it.
This is one of a kind

$250.00 ono

Negotiable

Tips For Choosing The Perfect Summer Rug

Rugs Direct - New Market

Add a little bit of summer into your home with area rugs. They can be the perfect way to brighten up a room and bring a touch of summer into your living space.

The weather is warming up and summer is almost upon us. It’s time to change over your winter clothes for summer ones, rearrange the … View moreAdd a little bit of summer into your home with area rugs. They can be the perfect way to brighten up a room and bring a touch of summer into your living space.

The weather is warming up and summer is almost upon us. It’s time to change over your winter clothes for summer ones, rearrange the garage for summer belonging access, tidy up the outdoors for summer gatherings and a lot more!



One way to really accent the summer season in your home is to pick out a summer rug. Certain aspects of different rugs help capture the summer feel we all love.

Artistic shopping bag

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Eden

Less is best – plastic that is. So what better way to help the environment than to create your own fun, reusable calico shopping bag? Paint your own with Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

Lightboxes for sale cheap

Joel from Grey Lynn

make an art piece you've been dreaming of...with these wonderful oversized lightboxes...ONO, but they can't go in the tip!
whatever you can pay is more than enough...($50 has been suggested)
another thing: have a van to deliver, because they are HEAVY and large, but not the capacity to … View moremake an art piece you've been dreaming of...with these wonderful oversized lightboxes...ONO, but they can't go in the tip!
whatever you can pay is more than enough...($50 has been suggested)
another thing: have a van to deliver, because they are HEAVY and large, but not the capacity to carry, so you'll need some sturdy friends to help with the unloading...

largest one: 114 x 115 cm
middle one: 117 x 102 cm
long one: 128 x 37 cm

Negotiable

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WSET & New Zealand Wine Week

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

For a long time, New Zealand wine exports have been dominated by Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir with small quantities of Chardonnay and Bordeaux blends plus more.

During New Zealand Wine Week (7-11 February 2022), WSET gathered together a panel of three expert educators to discuss emerging wine … View moreFor a long time, New Zealand wine exports have been dominated by Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir with small quantities of Chardonnay and Bordeaux blends plus more.

During New Zealand Wine Week (7-11 February 2022), WSET gathered together a panel of three expert educators to discuss emerging wine trends and grape varieties along with the theme of sustainable winegrowing certification (SWNZ) and organics in the New Zealand wine industry.

Here is a part of Celia’s presentation on the grape varieties, regions and the importance of NZ Winegrower’s policy of sustainable wine growing, first introduced in 1995 and the increasing numbers of organic certified wineries.

Couples Workshop

Talia Scarborough from The New Think

One of my favourite quotes about love in all it's mystery and variety :)

Kia ora Neighbours!
TODAY is the last day to get early bird tickets for the ✨Concepts for Couples✨ Workshop:
events.humanitix.com/concepts-for-couples

I'm really excited to be offering this workshop - … View moreOne of my favourite quotes about love in all it's mystery and variety :)

Kia ora Neighbours!
TODAY is the last day to get early bird tickets for the ✨Concepts for Couples✨ Workshop:
events.humanitix.com/concepts-for-couples

I'm really excited to be offering this workshop - partly because I LOVE talking about love & relationships and also because it's an important aspect of our lives, one that directly impacts wellbeing.

This Sunday we’ll be unpacking love, demystifying attraction, and deep diving into what makes relationships tick--see you there! 🧡