Karaka, Papakura

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!

695 days ago

Smartsizing Your Future

Possum Bourne Retirement Village

Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.

If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on … View more
Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.

If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on maintenance and chores you’ll have more time to create a life full of enjoyment and meaning.

These webinars will offer insight into how you can make this happen.

Join us to hear from experts in their field as they offer insight into how you can achieve this.

Understanding the property market - Presented by Shane Cortese on Monday 14 November, 3:30pm.

Smart home technology - Presented by Grant Sidaway on Tuesday 15 November, 3:30pm.

Downsizing your way to a richer, happier life - Presented by Peter Walsh on Wednesday 16 November, 3:30pm.

These informative presentations are not to be missed, to find out more or to register click below.

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695 days ago

Make your own courier box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Takanini

Keep daytime deliveries secure with this simple to build box that doubles as a seat painted in Resene Lustacryl. Find out how to create your own.

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695 days ago

7 ways to garden greener

The Warehouse New Zealand

With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices.… View more
With spring in the air, the price of veggies on the rise and Christmas around the corner there has never been a better time to get gardening!

You don’t need to spend big to get involved, and The Warehouse has plenty of options for anyone – from the avid green thumbs to the gardening novices. You could grow a few veggies, fruit trees or even some windowsill herbs – all are a small step to living more sustainably, while saving a little money! Check out 7 ways to garden greener with The Warehouse.
Find out more

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696 days ago

Have you met the volunteers at Addington Farm?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These amazing community gardeners are finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about their great work (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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696 days ago

FREE ACTIVITY - Drawing in the Sand

Franklin Arts Centre from Franklin Arts Centre

Drawing in the Sand
Saturday 12 November, 10.30am – 12pm (drop in)

Please join exhibiting artists, Melanie Arnold, Belinda Griffiths and Diane Scott to try your hand at making art with sand. Experiment with tools and mark making inspired by the artists’ works in the gallery and create your … View more
Drawing in the Sand
Saturday 12 November, 10.30am – 12pm (drop in)

Please join exhibiting artists, Melanie Arnold, Belinda Griffiths and Diane Scott to try your hand at making art with sand. Experiment with tools and mark making inspired by the artists’ works in the gallery and create your own unique sand image to take home.

All ages (parental supervision essential for young children)

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696 days ago

Canterbury Tasting

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Fantastic tasting and catch-up with the new and ‘old’ or established faces of Canterbury wine.

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696 days ago

Become an SPCA Foster Hero!

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.

Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No … View more
Kitten season is almost here. Over the next six months, over 10,000 felines will come into SPCA’s care nationwide. Most of them will need some time in a foster home to heal, learn and grow.

Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! No matter if you work full-time; have pets, kids or flatmates; can only commit for a few weeks or are new to caring for animals – everyone can foster.

We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!

Sign up today and save a life: www.spca.nz...

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696 days ago

Pams products recalled

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, … View more
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling a selection of its Pams brand sprouts with salmonella being discovered as a result of routine testing.

While New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notification of associated illness, these products have now been removed from shelves at New World, Pak'n Save, and Four Square stores throughout the North Island.

New Zealand Food Safety deputy director general Vincent Arbuckle says "As is our usual practice, New Zealand Food Safety will be working with Foodstuffs to understand how the contamination occurred and prevent its recurrence."

What you need to know:
- The recall includes Pam's 100g punnets of Alfalfa Sprouts, Salad Sprouts, Sandwich Selection Sprouts, and Spicy Sprouts Combo - all with a use-by date of 4 November 2022.
- Affected product should not be eaten, but can be returned to place of purchase for a refund.
- Salmonella poisoning can be serious, especially for people vulnerable to illness, including the very young, the elderly, the pregnant, and those with compromised immune systems.

If you have consumed these products and have health concerns, contact your health professional or call Health Line: 0800 61 11 16.

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697 days ago

Op Shop Summer Specials: T-shirts $1, Ladies' tops $2, Men's shirts $2

Cecily from Pukekohe

The Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop is closed this Saturday, October 29, for a memorial service but will be open as usual on Friday, 9am to noon. New-season summer stock specials T-shirts $1, ladies' tops and men's shirts $2. Cash only please, we have no Eftpos. The Op Shop is in the hall … View moreThe Pukekohe Anglican Op Shop is closed this Saturday, October 29, for a memorial service but will be open as usual on Friday, 9am to noon. New-season summer stock specials T-shirts $1, ladies' tops and men's shirts $2. Cash only please, we have no Eftpos. The Op Shop is in the hall behind St Andrew's Anglican Church on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe. Usual opening hours are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to noon.

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697 days ago

Have you met Wendy Zhou? She's helped saved more than 350,000kg of food

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Wendy Zhou is one of the finalists for the 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Read about her (and the other four finalists), and vote for your favourite!

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697 days ago

I Pad/ Book support pillow-for the golfers!

Kathy from Pukekohe

Handmade locally, from quality cotton golf themed fabric. Recline whilst reading, comfortably! It acts like a mini bean bag. It can also be used at a desk/ table. See selections handmadegiftsnz.com...
Just $38 + post or collect.

Price: $38

697 days ago

Happy Halloween

Sheryl Harris from Red Cross Shop Takanini

“No tricks, only treats!
Get inspired & grab what you need for a spooky Halloween
Pop into your local Red Cross shop Takanini & see what goodies we have in store

697 days ago

Keen on volunteering with the IHC Op Shop?

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

We have vacancies for volunteers to assist with sorting donations on weekday afternoons, assist behind the counter on Fridays (either morning or afternoon) or on Saturdays (4 hour shifts).
If interested please either message us, call into the shop and ask for Brigit Bowron or Kathleen Felix or … View more
We have vacancies for volunteers to assist with sorting donations on weekday afternoons, assist behind the counter on Fridays (either morning or afternoon) or on Saturdays (4 hour shifts).
If interested please either message us, call into the shop and ask for Brigit Bowron or Kathleen Felix or telephone Brigit on 021 244 2941.

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698 days ago

Accua Freezer

Maree from Papakura

Freezer is 3 years old bought from Harvey Norman.Still working.No longer needed as have downsized.

Price: $250

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698 days ago

Crystal Trees

Kathie from Opaheke

Heart Crystal Tree
28 1/2 cm length
18cm height

Oak Branch Crystal Tree with tyre swing
18cm length
30 1/2cm height

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Heart Crystal Tree
28 1/2 cm length
18cm height

Oak Branch Crystal Tree with tyre swing
18cm length
30 1/2cm height

Soft Tree Base Crystal Tree
22cm length
25cm height

$50 each

Price: $50

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