Opaheke, Papakura

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130 days ago

Winter Gardening

Possum Bourne 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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130 days ago

Discover Kiwi Treasures

Sheryl Harris from Red Cross Shop Takanini

Come into Red Cross Takanini & hunt around & see what Kiwi Treasures you can find.
From puzzles, books, toys, homewares, see what treasures await you!!

204 Great South Road
Open 7 days a week
Mon-Fri 9-5
Sat 9-4
Sun 10-4

131 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.
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131 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.
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139 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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132 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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132 days ago

2 weeks left to enter the Sunday Star-Times Winter Puzzle Comp!

Winter Puzzle

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.

The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.

The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
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133 days ago

Enjoy fragrant lilies thanks to NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription … View more
This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.

With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply.
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134 days ago

Build the Atlantic from $640,000*

G.J. Gardner NZ

Great homes, amazing prices! Talk to our local Franklin team today about building an Atlantic on your section!

*Price is an indication only and excludes land. Some conditions may apply. Regional variations may apply.
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135 days ago

Fun house

The Team from Resene ColorShop Pukekohe

Enjoy the thrill of the Christmas countdown with a DIY advent calendar that’s choc-filled with festive activities and finished in your favourite Resene testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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135 days ago

Beat the Chill this Winter!

botany hunting and fishing

It's cold and wet outside.

But that won't stop us Kiwis from getting out there and doing it! And if you need to update your winter wardrobe, then now is the time at Hunting & Fishing's huge Winter Sale that's on now! WIth massive savings on a range of H&F winter … View more
It's cold and wet outside.

But that won't stop us Kiwis from getting out there and doing it! And if you need to update your winter wardrobe, then now is the time at Hunting & Fishing's huge Winter Sale that's on now! WIth massive savings on a range of H&F winter clothing, including the iconic Cyclone Extreme Retro Jackets, as well as at least 20% OFF all Hunters Element gear and Huntech gear, you won't want to miss this sale.

Shop in-store at Botany H&F or online. See you soon.
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137 days ago

Lounge Suite Sale

Dave from

**SOME OF OUR MASSIVE SAVINGS ON NEW LOUNGE SUITES ARE COMING TO AN END AS STOCKS GET LOWER 🏃🏃🏃🏃👍👍👍👍🧔🧑
SAVE $1000'S ON NEW FURNITURE AND LOUNGE SUITES AT FURNITURE CLEARANCE CENTRES - FORMERLY PUEKOHE AND TAKANINI TRADERS 🥰🥰🥰🧑🧔👍👍🏃🏃
GET… View more
**SOME OF OUR MASSIVE SAVINGS ON NEW LOUNGE SUITES ARE COMING TO AN END AS STOCKS GET LOWER 🏃🏃🏃🏃👍👍👍👍🧔🧑
SAVE $1000'S ON NEW FURNITURE AND LOUNGE SUITES AT FURNITURE CLEARANCE CENTRES - FORMERLY PUEKOHE AND TAKANINI TRADERS 🥰🥰🥰🧑🧔👍👍🏃🏃
GET IN QUICK - STOCKS ARE GETTING DOWN ON SEVERAL SUITES WE PURCHASED IN BULK 💲💲💲💲💲💲⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

33 NELSON ST PUKEKOHE AND 211 GREAT SOUTH RD TAKANINI**

137 days ago

Apply now. Start July.

Manukau Institute of Technology

The countdown is on – it's time to apply.

Find an option to suit your life, and gain new skills with MIT.

Explore our full-time, part-time or online study options and get more for you, your whānau and your community.

Classes are starting soon. Apply now for July.
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137 days ago

We want to hear from you!

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

Hi neighbours,

Please take part in our Customer Feedback Survey if you regularly use Auckland’s state highway network.

Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improving. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.

Click … View more
Hi neighbours,

Please take part in our Customer Feedback Survey if you regularly use Auckland’s state highway network.

Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improving. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.

Click the link below to participate.

The team at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
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138 days ago

Open Thursdays 10am - 2pm

Bev Goodall from Activate Link Op Shop - Activate Church Papakura

Come and check out this trendy outfit and the lovely warm jackets along with other good quality and very affordable items in our stock.
Down the drive at Activate Church, 11 Tironui Rd, Takanini.
Parking available at rear of building. See you there !

Negotiable

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