Sandringham, Auckland

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

542 days ago

Engineer unable to feed his family after being duped by immigration scammers

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

An Indian national was left unable to feed his family after paying half his monthly salary to scammers posing as Immigration New Zealand.

Ganga Dharan​ who lives in the south Indian city of Bengaluru​, was contacted on WhatsApp in October by a person claiming to be a New Zealand immigration … View more
An Indian national was left unable to feed his family after paying half his monthly salary to scammers posing as Immigration New Zealand.

Ganga Dharan​ who lives in the south Indian city of Bengaluru​, was contacted on WhatsApp in October by a person claiming to be a New Zealand immigration adviser.

”They promised me a work visa and asked me to send my CV to their email address,” Dharan said.

542 days ago

FRED.OLSEN CRUISES – Cruises ex UK

Cruise World

Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines is famous for their unique and innovative global cruise itineraries, including World Cruises and Grand Voyages.

Popular with NZers are the British Isles, Scotland, Iceland, Norwegian Fjords, Mediterranean and Africa cruises.

Departing ex the UK, the itineraries are … View more
Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines is famous for their unique and innovative global cruise itineraries, including World Cruises and Grand Voyages.

Popular with NZers are the British Isles, Scotland, Iceland, Norwegian Fjords, Mediterranean and Africa cruises.

Departing ex the UK, the itineraries are hand-crafted around themes of Natural Phenomena such as the Aurora Borealis Northern Lights, Wildlife & Nature, Remarkable landscapes, Cultural History & Local Traditions.

From 5-night short break cruises to the just released 106 night 2025 World Cruise, cruises start from £599 per person share twin.

Special offer – 38 night land & cruise package June 2023, Scotland, Iceland & Norway.
Find out more

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545 days ago

Poll: Should we scrap daylight saving?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

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This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should we scrap daylight saving?
  • 32.5% Yes, scrap daylight savings
    32.5% Complete
  • 54.1% No, keep daylight savings
    54.1% Complete
  • 7% I don't mind either way
    7% Complete
  • 6.4% Keep daylight savings but change the dates
    6.4% Complete
6075 votes
543 days ago

SPiCE Community Competition

Angela Hume from SPiCE - Sandringham Project in Community Empowerment

Have you registered for our moth plant competition yet? $2700 in cash prizes and lots of spot prizes too all up for grabs for our local community.
3 categories - 1. Primary and Intermediate Schools
2. High Schools
3. Community
Get together a … View more
Have you registered for our moth plant competition yet? $2700 in cash prizes and lots of spot prizes too all up for grabs for our local community.
3 categories - 1. Primary and Intermediate Schools
2. High Schools
3. Community
Get together a team of up to 5 people. Register on our website and start collecting up those moth plants. First prize for the most pods and vines collected in each category wins $500.
Second prize is $300 and we have bonus prizes of $100 for the thickest vine.
We even have maps showing you where moth plant is located!
For more information and how to register just follow the link www.spice.org.nz...

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543 days ago

Fullers announces half-price return fares to Waiheke during off-peak times

Brian from Mount Roskill

From April 2, visitors travelling to the island will be able to get a 50 percent reduced ticket price of $24.75 if travelling to Waiheke after 1pm and returning after 7pm.
The fares are applicable to adult fares booked online more than 24 hours in advance.
Fuller360 CEO Mike Horne said it is the … View more
From April 2, visitors travelling to the island will be able to get a 50 percent reduced ticket price of $24.75 if travelling to Waiheke after 1pm and returning after 7pm.
The fares are applicable to adult fares booked online more than 24 hours in advance.
Fuller360 CEO Mike Horne said it is the cheapest return fare in 15 years and that by reducing fairs in off-peak times, they are hoping they can spread the demand out across the day.
He said there is an ongoing shortage of skilled maritime workers in New Zealand which means the ferry service does not have the staff numbers to increase its daily trips.
"We expect the pricing reduction will help to smooth out demand for our services throughout the day and improve the overall experience for all those who rely on our services."
Horne said that in an average week only 30 percent of the seats are used and then during the ferry's peak times, on weekends between 9am-12pm and 4pm-7pm, demand jumps up to 200 percent.
He said that although they'd like to simply hire more staff, this problem goes above their heads.
"While we continue to upskill our teams and engage with Government to seek changes to immigration settings, we anticipate these changes to our off-peak ticket pricing will make a positive difference for our passengers," said Horne.
Waiheke Island off-peak ferry tickets will be available on fullers.co.nz from April 2.
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543 days ago

Egg-cellent Holidays

Red Cross Shop Dominion Road

Hop into our Red Cross dominion shop. Find Egg citing recycled and new items at affordable prices

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544 days ago

Egg-cellent holidays

Redcross Sandringham from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Hop into Sandringham Red Cross shop find egg- citing recycled or new items at affordable prices.

544 days ago

Pensioners, students, and everyone on main benefits will see their payments from the Government rise by 7.22% in line with inflation from April 1.

Brian from Mount Roskill

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the changes today as part of his continuing focus on "bread and butter" priorities amid what's shaping up to be a tight election year.
He added it would "mean approximately 1.4 million New Zealanders will not go backwards" as they … View more
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the changes today as part of his continuing focus on "bread and butter" priorities amid what's shaping up to be a tight election year.
He added it would "mean approximately 1.4 million New Zealanders will not go backwards" as they "feel the bite from the rise in the cost of living".
The changes announced today would apply on the same day that the Government's previously-announced childcare cost-of-living package would go into effect.
The minimum wage would also be increasing on the same day next month.
Under the changes, a couple on NZ Super would receive $103 more in total a fortnight, and a single person living alone receive an extra $67 with each payment.
Other main benefits that will see an increase include Jobseeker Support, Youth Payment, Young Parent Payment, Sole Parent Support and the Supported Living Payment.
Tertiary students receiving the student allowance will also see around $20 extra for each payment. It will also apply to student loan living cost payments.
"Working families will see increases to Working for Families, including an extra $4 for Best Start Payments taking it to $69 per week and an increase of $9 for the eldest child rate of Family Tax Credit, lifting it to $136 per week," Hipkins said.
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni said the $311 million change was a "practical solution to ensure those being supported didn't fall behind."
Inflation "rose by 7.22% in the year to December, while the net average wage – against which main benefits are indexed – rose by 6.24%. The extra boost to main benefits covers the 0.98% gap," she said.
"For working-age people receiving a main benefit, they will see an increase of between $19.81 and $46.20, depending on the type of benefit and whether they are single or a couple."
Today's cost of living changes follows an increase to the minimum wage and the Government’s $718 million extension of discounts to the fuel excise duty and public transport fares until June.
Last November, former prime minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Government's $189 million package to make an additional 10,000 children eligible for childcare assistance.
"All up, the additional support above the annual general adjustment equates to an extra $311 million, this is on top of the $189 million announced for the changes to Childcare Subsidy," Hipkins said on Monday.
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544 days ago

Ready for Roar & Duck Season?

Hunting and Fishing

With Roar and Duck Season just around the corner, do you have everything you need for an epic adventure this year?

Get down to Hunting & Fishing Botany and check out our extensive range of gear and some awesome specials and promos to make sure you get the most out of your hunting season! … View more
With Roar and Duck Season just around the corner, do you have everything you need for an epic adventure this year?

Get down to Hunting & Fishing Botany and check out our extensive range of gear and some awesome specials and promos to make sure you get the most out of your hunting season! With everything from freeze dried meals to high quality optics, our experienced team is here to get you sorted.

Time to get out there doing it! See you soon.
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544 days ago

Sign up for email alerts

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

Want to know about road works in your neighbourhood?

Now that we no longer drop work notifications off in your mailbox, the best way to keep informed of planned maintenance in your area is through email alerts.

So, if you want to know about state highway maintenance that might disrupt your … View more
Want to know about road works in your neighbourhood?

Now that we no longer drop work notifications off in your mailbox, the best way to keep informed of planned maintenance in your area is through email alerts.

So, if you want to know about state highway maintenance that might disrupt your journey or increase the level of noise in your neighbourhood, sign up now.
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545 days ago

Sam Whitelock Webinar

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....… View more
Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....

Please invite those on your street and in your neighbourhood who might be interested (it's not just for rural folk, although those of you in rural communities might be particularly interested).

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545 days ago

Woodwork machinery from school workshop

Susan from Westmere

These machines are free for removal from Pasadena Intermediate. They are 3 phase. The bench saw was going perfectly the last time we used it. The bandsaw has a new blade but seems to have stopped going but I'm sure it would be easy to fix, it just might be how we put it in. Sadly the woodwork… View moreThese machines are free for removal from Pasadena Intermediate. They are 3 phase. The bench saw was going perfectly the last time we used it. The bandsaw has a new blade but seems to have stopped going but I'm sure it would be easy to fix, it just might be how we put it in. Sadly the woodwork room needs to upgraded. feel free to contact me and come and have a look,

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545 days ago

RE: What's your number?

Amanda from

If you are thinking of selling, want to review the value of your home in this current market; or just want to find out your number... you can do this online...

546 days ago

FUN HO and TONKA TOYS. VINTAGE BOTTLES

Ross from Mount Roskill

Pick up and viewing Wesley mt roskill. Please give Ross a call on 096294288

Price: $40

546 days ago

Sandringham Moth Plant Competition 2023

Angela Hume from SPiCE - Sandringham Project in Community Empowerment

Who's going to win the $500 top prize this year? Will it be your team☺️?
Registrations open TOMORROW (Monday 27th) for our 2023 Moth Plant Competition and whoever wins, we will all benefit from fewer moth plants taking over the parks and gardens of Sandringham.
We have $900 of cash … View more
Who's going to win the $500 top prize this year? Will it be your team☺️?
Registrations open TOMORROW (Monday 27th) for our 2023 Moth Plant Competition and whoever wins, we will all benefit from fewer moth plants taking over the parks and gardens of Sandringham.
We have $900 of cash prizes up for grabs and spot prizes for delicious Calimero Pizza for all those hungry moth plant hunters.
See here www.spice.org.nz... for more details.
Don't forget, you can start collecting pods as soon as you register so the sooner the better!!

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