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!

720 days ago

Everything you need to know about voting at the Local Elections 2022

The Team from Auckland Council

Last week to vote Aucklanders! Voting closes at noon on Saturday 8 October.

Everything you need to know about Locals Elections is here: bit.ly...

If you don't have your voting papers (purple envelope), go here: bit.ly... to cast a special vote in Auckland's Local Elections 2022.

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Last week to vote Aucklanders! Voting closes at noon on Saturday 8 October.

Everything you need to know about Locals Elections is here: bit.ly...

If you don't have your voting papers (purple envelope), go here: bit.ly... to cast a special vote in Auckland's Local Elections 2022.

Then, check the map here: bit.ly... to find the closest location for:
- Vote box pop-ups
- Special voting locations
- One stop shop

If you need more info before voting, find out who you can vote for: bit.ly... as well as for each candidate:
- Candidate profile statement
- About them
- Why they want to be elected
- What they love most about the area they want to represent
- What they think about key issues for Auckland
- What they will prioritise if they are elected

Once you're ready to vote, find where to drop off your vote: bit.ly.... Or check the back of your orange envelope and scan the QR code to find the closest drop off locations.

You can post your vote in any New Zealand Post box before Tuesday 4 October 2022 so it can reach us before the close of voting.

Thank you Aucklanders for voting in the Local Elections 2022.

720 days ago

School Holiday Books & Board Games Specials

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

Children's Books $1.00 each and board games at assorted prices but all under $10.00

Negotiable

720 days ago

Make Your Museum Even Better

The Team from Auckland Museum

We want to know what’s important to you, to help make Auckland Museum even better. 🏛️

Take a few minutes to rank our priorities and have your say on our 2023/24 Draft Annual Plan: bit.ly...

⌛ Submissions close 5pm on 2 November 2022.

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722 days ago

Happy Birthday, Yealands Classic Fighters

Yealands Wines

Join the party this Easter in Marlborough! We're celebrating 20 years of spectacular flying, magical moments of shows past and magnificent machines both in the air and on the ground.

Book now and go into the draw to win a flight in a vintage biplane!
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723 days ago

International Observe the Moon Night

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau. Saturday is International Observe the Moon Night and to mark the occasion, a historic telescope used during some of the first human missions to the moon will be open to the public at Auckland's Stardome Observatory and Planetarium (670 Manukau Road, Epsom).

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Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau. Saturday is International Observe the Moon Night and to mark the occasion, a historic telescope used during some of the first human missions to the moon will be open to the public at Auckland's Stardome Observatory and Planetarium (670 Manukau Road, Epsom).

The EWB Zeiss telescope was used to manually track Apollo missions when Houston didn't have radio contact with its spacecraft and astronauts.

The public are invited to use the telescope to view the moon on Saturday until 10.30pm at the stardome at 670 Manukau Road, Epsom.

“It will be five days after the new moon, so looking up from the Southern Hemisphere, we will easily be able locate the various maria, or seas, on the eastern half of the near-side of the moon. These are the Sea of Serenity, Sea of Tranquillity, Sea of Crises, Sea of Fecundity, and Sea of Nectar,” Stardome telescope operator Daley Panthagani said.

Entry costs $2 per adult and $1 per child. The Stardome will also be putting on educational shows about the moon for additional fees. For more info visit www.stardome.org.nz...

723 days ago

Attention all pet owners! Win your spot on the 2023 Cutest Pet Calendar.

Sunday Star Times

The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, … View more
The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, purchase a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, find our promo ad, and follow the link to submit a photo of your pet online. If your pet is selected, they’ll feature in our promotional adverts across all Stuff newspapers for a day, plus you will receive $50 worth of Wishbone pet food so you can spoil them rotten. For more information on the prizes and to view the T&Cs, click here!

The team at Stunday Star-Times
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723 days ago

Blessing of the Animals this Sunday

Cecily from Pukekohe

Pukekohe Anglican Church is celebrating St Francis' Day this Sunday, October 2, with a Blessing of our Animals and Creation. Everyone is invited to bring a pet (on a lead or caged) or even a favourite toy. All are welcome to come to this community service, which will be in the hall or the … View morePukekohe Anglican Church is celebrating St Francis' Day this Sunday, October 2, with a Blessing of our Animals and Creation. Everyone is invited to bring a pet (on a lead or caged) or even a favourite toy. All are welcome to come to this community service, which will be in the hall or the garden, depending on the weather, from 9.45am at St Andrew's, on the corner of Queen St and Wesley St, Pukekohe.

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724 days ago

Who is your favourite gardening superhero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, in the October issue of NZ Gardener, you'll see the five finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year competition. They've all done amazing things for their communities. You can read about their wonderful work here, and then vote for your favourite.

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725 days ago

Linen on Special

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

Linen is on special this week - pillow cases starting at $1.00 and sheets from $2.00.

Negotiable

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725 days ago

Cooking up a storm

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Six of our NZQA Diploma Cookery students signed up for the New Zealand Hospitality Championships – previously known as the Culinary Fare run by the New Zealand Chefs Association at the recent Hospitality Hui held on on September 19, 2022.

Planning took place over the previous six weeks where … View more
Six of our NZQA Diploma Cookery students signed up for the New Zealand Hospitality Championships – previously known as the Culinary Fare run by the New Zealand Chefs Association at the recent Hospitality Hui held on on September 19, 2022.

Planning took place over the previous six weeks where the students formulated their dish concepts. Practical cooking sessions enabled them to test and try out their culinary ideas and refine their dishes.

These efforts were boosted by the reflections of our Head Chef Finn Gybel and his stories of when he had competed in Denmark nearly 20 years ago. Back then, our Chef Finn was sous chef to René Redzepi, now rated as one of the great chefs of the world.

As a result, we won 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze medals.

725 days ago

Apply now. Start October.

Manukau Institute of Technology

Want to restart, reshape or rethink your future? You've still got time to start your study journey in 2022.

Find an option to suit you and gain new skills with MIT.

You’ll graduate work-ready and feel confident with more skills, more choice, more industry connections and more job … View more
Want to restart, reshape or rethink your future? You've still got time to start your study journey in 2022.

Find an option to suit you and gain new skills with MIT.

You’ll graduate work-ready and feel confident with more skills, more choice, more industry connections and more job opportunities.

Apply now for October
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726 days ago

It's HERE!

Papakura Toyota

The all hybrid Corolla Cross is here and available for test drives folks! We have access to all four models, the GX, the GXL, the LTD and the LTD AWD but reserving a test drive is essential as we do our best to cope with the demand across our four Manukau Toyota Group stores.
Call or text Josh … View more
The all hybrid Corolla Cross is here and available for test drives folks! We have access to all four models, the GX, the GXL, the LTD and the LTD AWD but reserving a test drive is essential as we do our best to cope with the demand across our four Manukau Toyota Group stores.
Call or text Josh on 022 120 4617 or Chyanne on 021 379 175 to reserve a test drive.

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726 days ago

Wedding Dress

Janet Wallington from IHC Counties Association Op Shop

Getting married soon - we have a range of pre-loved dresses but this one stands out - ivory with red trim on the front and red panel on the back and embroidery detail - it just needs a press. It's gorgeous.

Price: $45

726 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for celery?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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726 days ago

Your base weekly fee is fixed

Ryman Healthcare

Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little… View more
Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little on yourself if you feel like it! Take up that hobby you’ve dreamed of or plan a holiday somewhere warm.

It’s easy to live life your way when you have freedom to do the things you enjoy. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.
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