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551 days ago

Plan for your future

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Birger and Kathy are grateful for the financial certainty Ryman provides them. Their fixed base weekly fee provides security for their retirement.

"You have a reduction in your living costs and the fixed fee just gives you that assurance."

Click below to hear their story.

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555 days ago

Share your money-saving tips!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on … View more
With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on power or where to buy the cheapest toilet paper! You may have some advice that could make a huge difference for another household, so comment away.

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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551 days ago

Have you got this Kmart product?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The… View more
Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The product is called Large $20 Acacia Serving Tray and was sold nationally.
- The product may be infested with Lyctus africanus (also known as the African powderpost beetle), a species not present in New Zealand.
- Kmart are no longer selling these products and will wait for instruction from MPI before destroying these.

Anyone who finds a suspected exotic pest is encouraged to call MPI’s hotline on 0800 80 99 66.

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552 days ago

Our Drury Transfer Station is NOW OPEN!

Green Gorilla

Green Gorilla from Neighbourly.co.nz.

Attention to all residents of South Auckland!

Need to get rid of an old fridge, a TV or both? Have a dead car battery, or perhaps finished your DIY project?

Bring your waste to us, and we will divert it from landfill! Our Transfer Station is fully … View more
Green Gorilla from Neighbourly.co.nz.

Attention to all residents of South Auckland!

Need to get rid of an old fridge, a TV or both? Have a dead car battery, or perhaps finished your DIY project?

Bring your waste to us, and we will divert it from landfill! Our Transfer Station is fully automated. All you need is your credit - / EFTPOS card to drive in, and the trailer with your waste!

Location: 2 Toiawaka Road, Drury South – GATE A
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Mon-Fri 7 am -4.30 pm
Sat – Sun 7.30am – 3.30pm
For pricing & more: Check our website
Ph. 09 636 22 44
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552 days ago

Five out of five for Acacia Cove

Acacia Cove

Five apartments have just been completed in Acacia Cove. All of which have just achieved a Lifemark® 5-Star Certification. Acacia Cove has a total of 215 villas and now 15 apartments in its village complex in Wattle downs, Auckland.

As a retirement village Acacia Cove wants to provide great … View more
Five apartments have just been completed in Acacia Cove. All of which have just achieved a Lifemark® 5-Star Certification. Acacia Cove has a total of 215 villas and now 15 apartments in its village complex in Wattle downs, Auckland.

As a retirement village Acacia Cove wants to provide great quality of life for its residents. Acacia Cove gives its residents a social community feel, with bowling greens, snooker table, craft room and indoor pools, providing great opportunities for residents to mix and mingle. The five newly completed apartments are situated 50 metres away from the Village centre.

Acacia Cove understands that its residents require dwellings where they can live safely and independently. Universal Design provides this. Acacia Cove decided applying Universal Design best accessibility practice was of high importance.

If you’re aged 60 and over, value your independence but want greater security, come and have a look at the superb properties we have to offer.

Contact long time manager Burce Cullington on (09) 268 8522.
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553 days ago

Get cosy with your whānau

EECA

Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant … View more
Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

And they may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Go to warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz to check their eligibility.
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553 days ago

What can you do about that bill?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, … View more
If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, it’s free to resolve your complaint with TDR. It’s easy too – you can contact TDR online or by phoning 0508 98 98 98 – and we’ll start working with you and your provider.
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553 days ago

Howick Art School

Megan from Cockle Bay

Come and join us at MEGANZ School of Visual Arts
We are based in Cockle Bay. (Road opposite Howick College)
We love to teach tweens, teens, and adults how to draw, paint and sculpt. Check out our website for details - www.vizart.co.nz...
Students can start at any time throughout the term.
Work … View more
Come and join us at MEGANZ School of Visual Arts
We are based in Cockle Bay. (Road opposite Howick College)
We love to teach tweens, teens, and adults how to draw, paint and sculpt. Check out our website for details - www.vizart.co.nz...
Students can start at any time throughout the term.
Work at your own pace and on your own projects.
Phone/text Megan to make a time to meet prior to starting the course.
Look for to working with you or your child.
Cheers

553 days ago

Yellow Ribbon week at Botany Toyota!

Botany Toyota

It's National Road Safety week and to support the cause the Botany Service team yellowed up! And yes ... that is our owner Tony Howard right front in a fetching yellow sequinned hair bow!

One of the things we are encouraging our customers to start doing this week is give our young people … View more
It's National Road Safety week and to support the cause the Botany Service team yellowed up! And yes ... that is our owner Tony Howard right front in a fetching yellow sequinned hair bow!

One of the things we are encouraging our customers to start doing this week is give our young people newly on the road and displaying 'L' plates a break - remember ... they're just learning and trying their best!

Cheers to our friends over at RYDA Road Safety NZ for the yellow ribbons so we can show our support!

#RoadSafetyWeek #toyotanz #roadsafetyawareness #RoadSafetyEducation See less

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562 days ago

Please avoid UNICHEM AVIEMORE PHAMACY

Anushka from Howick

I have bought "Nurofen For Children 5-12 Years Strawberry 200ml" today this Unichem pharmacy in Aviemore, Highland park charge me $38.99 I was very surprise with the price and called "(09) 571 9080" which belongs to Unichem mother company. Same company sold this product online … View moreI have bought "Nurofen For Children 5-12 Years Strawberry 200ml" today this Unichem pharmacy in Aviemore, Highland park charge me $38.99 I was very surprise with the price and called "(09) 571 9080" which belongs to Unichem mother company. Same company sold this product online 32.99, After my call what I found this pharmacy is not operate by mother company. This pharmacy is just license seller which mother company don't have pricing restriction or control.
So I believe before you enter to Unichem Pharmacy please understand they will charge you what ever they want.
There is another customer before me this pharmacy charge $26 small panadol pack.

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554 days ago

Greenview Park Village & Terence Kennedy House

Highgrove Village

Did you know that Greenview Park has multiple indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for afternoon tea or a cuppa?

These spaces are communal, and all are welcome, including visitors and family.
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554 days ago

Locally grown microgreens

Magda from Howick

I grow them in my greenhouse.
They can be added to both sweet and savory dishes.In addition to their nutritional value,they can add colour,flavour and texture to salads,soups,sandwiches, curries,pasta,wraps and pizza.
Choose single or combination mix from:
Mesclun kale blend(crisp,crunchy with … View more
I grow them in my greenhouse.
They can be added to both sweet and savory dishes.In addition to their nutritional value,they can add colour,flavour and texture to salads,soups,sandwiches, curries,pasta,wraps and pizza.
Choose single or combination mix from:
Mesclun kale blend(crisp,crunchy with sweet taste),mizuna,organic rocket,mustard colored frills,mustard white(spicy/zesty flavour),radish China rose,radish Rambo,pea tendrils ,komatsuna red leaf(mild spicy) and chia
Pick up Meadowlands
Txt 0223937417

Price: $4

554 days ago

Something sweet from Level 4 chefs…

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Chocolate mocha tart with Chocolate mousse, strawberry sorbet and spun sugar

Cheese cake with raspberry gel and raspberry sorbet
Coffee Bavarois and rum pannacotta

#inthekitchen #cookingclass #patisserie #pâtisserie #auckland

555 days ago

Enjoy life on your terms

The Team from

Ryman gives you peace of mind with certainty around your living costs, so you can focus on enjoying the things that matter.

From the day you move into a village you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

With several Peace of Mind … View more
Ryman gives you peace of mind with certainty around your living costs, so you can focus on enjoying the things that matter.

From the day you move into a village you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

With several Peace of Mind Guarantees you can you feel confident and secure in your decision to move to a Ryman village.

Enjoy the everyday and have financial certainty with Ryman.
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556 days ago

good condition wooden pallets x2 FREE

Stephen from Half Moon Bay

these are dry. Very good condition. Got x2 of these & about 1mx1.2m each. Collect from close to Half Moon Bay marina. Great for lifting your belongings off ground for any flooding

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