New Windsor, Auckland

1629 days ago

Have you survived a life shock?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for others. If you're happy to be identified and share your story, please share your story in the comments below, or contact kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

1629 days ago

HP PRINTER INK

Natalie from Avondale

Unused, and unopened.
See photos - $25.00 each.
Pick up from 3/164 St Georges Road, Avondale

Price: $25

1634 days ago

Building 101: So you want to build a sleep out...

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View more
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:

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1629 days ago

Upcoming school holiday activities, stationery etc

Vicki from Blockhouse Bay

Massive pile of items, please note the books have many pages already done or coloured but still many more to do with stickers to be used in them, so I didn't want to throw them out, my kids are just past this phase now.
There is a cookie bucket of felt pens, coloured pencils, a set of crayola… View more
Massive pile of items, please note the books have many pages already done or coloured but still many more to do with stickers to be used in them, so I didn't want to throw them out, my kids are just past this phase now.
There is a cookie bucket of felt pens, coloured pencils, a set of crayola twistables, a couple of pencil cases, stamps, including 2 sets of alphabet stamps and an ink pad, a container of word magnets, pads of paper and exercise books, cute A5 clipboard, handful of washi tapes, counting and reading activity games. NOTE: This stuff is not new but hours of kid entertain here. Probably good for preschool to early primary. Pickup Blockhouse Bay

Price: $10

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1629 days ago

Auckland drought: Can you shower in 4 minutes?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million … View more
The Government wants Aucklanders to save 20L of water a day. But what does that mean at your house?

Buying efficient appliances and fixing one-off leaks can make huge water savings, but so can small changes to daily habits. If every Aucklander showered in four minutes, we'd save 80 million litres of water a day.

Check out the full list of ways to cut down your water use, here.

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1630 days ago

Three guys New Zealand mini golf tour for charity

Ryan Anderson Reporter from Central Leader

Afternoon Neighbours

Three Auckland guys, who have formed a group named Par Four, are about to travel the entire country and play every (open) mini golf course to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.

The tour spans three weeks, 82 courses and almost 1500 holes of mini golf.

The group … View more
Afternoon Neighbours

Three Auckland guys, who have formed a group named Par Four, are about to travel the entire country and play every (open) mini golf course to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation.

The tour spans three weeks, 82 courses and almost 1500 holes of mini golf.

The group have a donation goal of 2500 dollars.

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1635 days ago

Hidden in New Zealand: A magical boot hotel

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Just 30 minutes from Nelson, you'll find this unique hotel - the brainchild of passionate and super-friendly locals Judy and Steve Richards. Would you stay?

1632 days ago

Luxury for less

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Luxury lodges, usually full of overseas tourists and facing the off-peak winter season are slashing prices as much as 60 per cent, making a night at these lodges a little more accessible.

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