Newmarket, Auckland

159 days ago

Have you got a family recipe for oranges?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious orange recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's October issue. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this fruit to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 20, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the October issue of NZ Gardener.

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159 days ago

Only 5 days left to adopt one of our gorgeous SPCA long-stay animals for free

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Are you the Special Someone our animals have been looking for?

Until Sun 21 July only, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*

They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a … View more
Are you the Special Someone our animals have been looking for?

Until Sun 21 July only, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*

They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been waiting for a long time for that Special Love!

Look for the ‘Special Love Needed’ tag on our adoption profiles, check you can provide what they need to flourish & apply online at www.spca.nz...

*The offer applies to animals looking for homes for more than 40 days; our usual adoption criteria and processes apply.

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159 days ago

Winter Gardening

Edmund Hillary Retirement Village

Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View more
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.

As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.

Click read more for the full story.

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162 days ago

Auckland: School holiday events

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Monday, 15th July:
Heard Park after Dark - Parnell
Art Gallery drop in craft - Auckland Art Gallery
Waterworld @ The Y Cameron Pool and Leisure Centre - Mount Roskill
Free Bricks 4 Kids Lego workshop - Milford

Tuesday 16 July:
Lego Building - St Heliers Library
Create Button Animals - … View more
Monday, 15th July:
Heard Park after Dark - Parnell
Art Gallery drop in craft - Auckland Art Gallery
Waterworld @ The Y Cameron Pool and Leisure Centre - Mount Roskill
Free Bricks 4 Kids Lego workshop - Milford

Tuesday 16 July:
Lego Building - St Heliers Library
Create Button Animals - Blockhouse Bay Library
Movie & Popcorn @ Kumeu Library - Kumeu Library
Brilliant Seabirds - Maritime Museum, Takapuna

Wednesday, 17 July:
Kahoot! Quiz - Kumeu Library
Tree Planting - William Souter Reserve
Decorate a 3D Star - Kumeu Library
Create a Matariki gift - Grey Lynn Library

Thursday 18 July:
Yoga & Storytime - Parnell Library
Cinderella - play - Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre
Create a bird feeder - Kumeu Library
Make Origami Star Box - Blockhouse Bay Library

Friday, 19 July:
Baby Baroque free kids concert - New Lynn Community Centre
Auckland Museum Lego Exhibitiion - Auckland Museum, Parnell
CD Hovercrafts and Vortex Tunnels - Mt Roskill Library

Saturday, 20 July:
Opening of Derby Square - markets, food, fun - Takinini Town Centre
Five go on an advernture - Play - Tim Bray Theatre, Takapuna
Matariki Market - Onehunga Library
Family movie at the Library - Onehunga Library
Community tree planting - Atiu Creek Regional Park, North Auckland

Sunday, 21 July:
Sounds Fun For Kids: Suzy Cato, Mr Roberelli and Chris Sanders - Tuning Fork, Parnell

What else is there to do?
Butterfly Creek
Motat
Auckland Zoo
Howick Historical Village
Auckland Art Gallery
Stardome Observatory
Snowplanet
Rainbow's End
Scultptureum
Thrillzone
Kiwi Valley Farm Park
Aotea Square Ice Rink

Got more ideas? Share them below!

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159 days ago

Queen Bed with Mattress for Sale

Aishwarya from Epsom

Info: Queen bed with Mattress for sale (Used - Like New)
Condition: Brand New Condition.
Amount: NZ$ 500
Location to Pick Up: Unit 2/41, Buckley Road, Epsom, Auckland - 1023.
Contact Number: + 64 274950798
Interested People, please contact this number or reply to this ad.
Sale will be … View more
Info: Queen bed with Mattress for sale (Used - Like New)
Condition: Brand New Condition.
Amount: NZ$ 500
Location to Pick Up: Unit 2/41, Buckley Road, Epsom, Auckland - 1023.
Contact Number: + 64 274950798
Interested People, please contact this number or reply to this ad.
Sale will be available only for a limited period. Hurry up!

Price: $500

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160 days ago

Got any old LH Golf Clubs?

Rawdon from Remuera

Hello, have you got any old Left Handed golf clubs you don't need anymore? For my daughter, so preferably Ladies clubs, but not essential - I can always cut the shafts down.
Thanks.

160 days ago

HOW TO SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR OLD MATTRESS

Marketing Manager from Beds4U Newmarket

Mattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it … View moreMattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it on the curb? The size and construction of the mattress create a major problem for the authorities.
"300,000 mattresses are sent to landfill every year in New Zealand – if stacked this pile of unwanted mattresses would reach to the edge of space! This 8100 tonnes of waste cost $14.5 million to landfill every year", says 3R Group Chief Executive Adele Rose.


So what’s the best way to get rid of your old mattress? Here are some of the suggested ways to adios your old Mattress:

Sell it:

If your Mattress is not a home to bed bugs and has no major stains or rips. You can consider to sell it for a nominal fee. Trademe or any other social media platform can help you reach potential buyers. This can be one of the most environmentally friendly options.

Donate the Mattress:

You can check with your local non-profits to see if they accept old mattresses or beds in a donation. Organizations like The Salvation Army & Red Cross have centers where you can drop your good quality old beds & Furniture that can be passed to people in need.

Consider Recycling:

If you're not able to sell or donate your mattress, then you should try to send your mattress to a recycling center. Both consumers and businesses can drop off old mattresses at these centers. Businesses can also arrange direct delivery to a local processing centre. The mattresses are dismantled into raw materials, such as steel, foam, plastic, and fabric which are either recycled or reused. The rebound mattress recycling program is a stewardship program designed to provide a simple and accessible solution enabling consumers to responsibly dispose of unwanted mattresses and bed bases.



Break It Yourself:

If you have the time, space, and tools, you can easily break a mattress or base yourself. Simply cut around the perimeter of the fabric covering and peel the cloth and foam away from the box springs and wooden frame. You can roll these materials into a compact bundle and put them in your regular trash can. Next, take a saw and cut up the frame you can then burn or turn it into wood chips. Take the box springs to a recycling center or sell them for scrap.

Re-Purposing:

An old mattress can be re-purposed which means putting it to another use. It requires creative imagination to come up with ideas on where to use the old mattress. In Australia, an enterprising group is taking the stuffing out of old mattresses, washing it, and then making punching bags using it as filling. Before you throw away your old mattress consider if you can find a new use for it.


With an estimated 300,000 mattresses and bases sent to landfill every year in New Zealand. That’s the equivalent of twenty-five 20-foot shipping containers filled with these units every single day the community needs to dispose of their old beds responsibly.

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163 days ago

Lost cat - Mt Eden

Anna from Mount Eden

Still missing my girl 😔

Evie is a 13 year old grey tortie - quite pretty colouring (mainly grey with caramel) with some cream on her chest. No white on her at all. She has been missing since 16 November, 2023.

Please take a screenshot of this post so you have photos and my number handy in case… View more
Still missing my girl 😔

Evie is a 13 year old grey tortie - quite pretty colouring (mainly grey with caramel) with some cream on her chest. No white on her at all. She has been missing since 16 November, 2023.

Please take a screenshot of this post so you have photos and my number handy in case you see her.

She likes people but might not let you pick her up so please take a video or photo if you see her and call me asap on 021 072 0933 (Anna).

She’s quite lean and small to medium size. When she’s happy she ‘talks’ ❤️ De-sexed and microchipped.

Last seen in Mont Le Grand Rd, Mt Eden. Please check your garage, shed, garden and under deck and house.

Apparently cats who are hiding don’t meow so please look carefully even if you don’t hear her. Thank you so much 🙏

160 days ago

Time for a Bill Reset!

The Team from NZ Compare

As school holidays kick in and we adapt to new routines, it's the perfect time to boost savings!

Check out our 5 top tips to save money during this time of increased expenses and make a real difference to your budget.

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161 days ago

Caring For You Like Family

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experienceView more
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.

Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.

Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
Find out more

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161 days ago

Grab yourself a bargain

South Auckland Ford

Check out South Auckland Motors Manukau UTE Sale. Some even below cost so grab yourself a bargain!

Every UTE sold comes with at least 3,000km RUC, One Year Rego, Fresh WOF and a Full Tank of Diesel.
Find out more

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161 days ago

Adorable Kitten Seeks Loving home

Jane from Orakei

Snow was rescued with her three siblings when they was 8 weeks old under a garden deck. She becomes a well-socialized and ready to go to a loving permanent home after 12 weeks nurturing foster care.
Snow is 20 weeks old, spayed, micro-chipped, all flea and worm treatments are update.
She is … View more
Snow was rescued with her three siblings when they was 8 weeks old under a garden deck. She becomes a well-socialized and ready to go to a loving permanent home after 12 weeks nurturing foster care.
Snow is 20 weeks old, spayed, micro-chipped, all flea and worm treatments are update.
She is playful, affectionate and curious, purr a lot, been around with other cat.

If you are interested to give her a loving home, please contact Jane on 0212507088 (Adoption fee apply to cover the three vet visits cost)

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166 days ago

Adorable Kitten Seeks Loving Home

Jane from Orakei

Snow was rescued with her three siblings when they was 8 weeks old under a garden deck. She becomes a well-socialized and ready to go to a loving permanent home after 11 weeks nurturing foster care.
Snow is 19 weeks old, spayed, micro-chipped, all flea and worm treatments are update.
She is … View more
Snow was rescued with her three siblings when they was 8 weeks old under a garden deck. She becomes a well-socialized and ready to go to a loving permanent home after 11 weeks nurturing foster care.
Snow is 19 weeks old, spayed, micro-chipped, all flea and worm treatments are update.
She is playful, affectionate and curious, purr a lot, been around with other cat.
If you are interested to give her a loving home, please contact Jane on 0212507088

169 days ago

For a bit of fun...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.

Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!

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161 days ago

High winds on Harbour Bridge

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

NZTA Waka Kotahi has shared an important message about the Harbour Bridge.

What you need to know:
- MetService has issued a strong wind warning for the Auckland region.
- Wind warning on Auckland Harbour Bridge today with strong wind gusts from now until early afternoon (approximately 1pm).
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NZTA Waka Kotahi has shared an important message about the Harbour Bridge.

What you need to know:
- MetService has issued a strong wind warning for the Auckland region.
- Wind warning on Auckland Harbour Bridge today with strong wind gusts from now until early afternoon (approximately 1pm).
- In preparation the lanes on the Harbour Bridge will be in 4 x 4 formation mid morning, and remain in place until the warning has been lifted.
- There will be speed and lane restrictions in place. Motorists are urged to drive to the conditions and look out for the electronic message boards which will indicate lane closures or full closures (depending on wind thresholds) and reduced speeds, and stay within their lane while travelling across the bridge.
- Drivers of high sided vehicles and motorcyclists are advised to avoid the Auckland Harbour Bridge today and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18. NZTA recommends motorists use the western ring route where possible.

NZTA thanks road users for their patience and understanding. You can keep up to date with traffic updates here.

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