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1056 days ago

Ready for summer fun!

Visit Auckland

Register for your chance to receive an Auckland activity voucher. 100,000 up for grabs! Learn more

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1056 days ago

Drive-through Christmas foodbank opens in West Auckland as demand spikes

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a new drive-through Christmas foodbank has opened in West Auckland to help first-time users “maintain their dignity”.

The foodbank will see food and toy parcels given out via a contactless drive-through model.

West Auckland charity Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga said its … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a new drive-through Christmas foodbank has opened in West Auckland to help first-time users “maintain their dignity”.

The foodbank will see food and toy parcels given out via a contactless drive-through model.

West Auckland charity Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga said its research had shown a surge in Covid-related financial hardship was placing a strain on the mental health of many Kiwis.

Read the full story at the link below

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1057 days ago

STUDY ENGLISH WITH CONFIDENCE

TWOA

Step up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.

We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five … View more
Step up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.

We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five campuses (Queen Street, Albany, Botany, Mangere and New Lynn).

We have classes in the morning, afternoon (3 days per week) and Evening.

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Semester A 2022

- 19 weeks , Full Time
- Starting date: Monday, 28 February 2022
- Mid-term break: 19 -22 April 2022
- Finishing date: Friday, 8 July 2022

For more information visit www.dynaspeak.ac.nz or
Email:courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz
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1057 days ago

Cash for your wrecked car! Call us 0800 500 001

The Team from AAA Auto Parts

Hi neighbours,

Support your local business. We are open in Level 3 operating under Government guidelines with social distancing and masks.

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your … View more
Hi neighbours,

Support your local business. We are open in Level 3 operating under Government guidelines with social distancing and masks.

Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!

* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone

We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.

Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
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1057 days ago

For charity auctions

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

Hello Neighbours,
During lockdown my daughter found items in and around our home and ensured it’s useful and proposed to us.. she wanna sell these and the amount she gets will be send to Auckland City Mission. So please support her for a noble cause. Need to encourage these thoughts of helping … View more
Hello Neighbours,
During lockdown my daughter found items in and around our home and ensured it’s useful and proposed to us.. she wanna sell these and the amount she gets will be send to Auckland City Mission. So please support her for a noble cause. Need to encourage these thoughts of helping mentality..

Countdown Disney Tiles
Cordless phone
DSL/Fibre Modem
Jerry Can for Petrol
12cm Strainer for drainage
Plastic trays for storage


Will update this once I get photos from her and removing photos once it’s sold..

Expected prices updated in each photo

Thank you for the support..

Negotiable

1057 days ago

Moving to a retirement village?

Public Trust

"This is the start of a new stage of life for many people, and there are lots of changes that go with it. As you embark on this new journey, it's important to create or review your will as your assets change and, more often than not, your will needs to be updated to reflect any … View more"This is the start of a new stage of life for many people, and there are lots of changes that go with it. As you embark on this new journey, it's important to create or review your will as your assets change and, more often than not, your will needs to be updated to reflect any changes." Greg Coyne Principal Trustee in Nelson had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently as part of our Later Life campaign.

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1058 days ago

Gift Ideas for Christmas

Lyndelle P. from Red Cross Shop Henderson

If you are looking for gifts this Christmas, gift-giving would be easier with these holiday gift ideas. Come visit us and browse for your holiday gifts.
Visit us at Red Cross Superstore
435 Great North Rd, Henderson
(09) 8351152

1058 days ago

We’re closed for the holidays

Vision College

It’s that time of year again!

Our campuses are closed from the 17th of December and reopen again on the 17th of January. You can still email us at hello@vision.ac.nz or leave us a voicemail on 0800 834 834. Our team will be back to answer any calls and enquiries from the 5th of January, and we… View more
It’s that time of year again!

Our campuses are closed from the 17th of December and reopen again on the 17th of January. You can still email us at hello@vision.ac.nz or leave us a voicemail on 0800 834 834. Our team will be back to answer any calls and enquiries from the 5th of January, and we will be open to visitors again from the 17th.

We can’t wait to see you all again in the new year!

Happy holidays from the team at Vision College 😊
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1058 days ago

Enjoy all the comforts of home

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

We understand that home doesn’t just mean the house or apartment you live in – home is also about the people around you.

That’s why we make sure that when you move into a Ryman retirement village, you’ll find a supportive community where new friendships are formed, and residents can thrive… View more
We understand that home doesn’t just mean the house or apartment you live in – home is also about the people around you.

That’s why we make sure that when you move into a Ryman retirement village, you’ll find a supportive community where new friendships are formed, and residents can thrive – even in difficult times.

Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll feel at home at Ryman.

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1058 days ago

Looking for the best Christmas lights in your neighbourhood

Bernadette Basagre Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours,

We're looking for the best Christmas house lights in the neighbourhood. Know anyone, a street or have beautiful lights yourself, contact me at bernadette.basagre@stuff.co.nz with a picture.

1058 days ago

Explore Tāmaki Makaurau this summer

The Team from Auckland Council

Kia ora Aucklanders! Register now for your chance to receive an Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher that you can use towards a bunch of epic activities and attractions across Auckland. 100,000 vouchers are up for grabs! You can register to receive either one $100 family voucher or one $50 individual … View moreKia ora Aucklanders! Register now for your chance to receive an Explore Tāmaki Makaurau voucher that you can use towards a bunch of epic activities and attractions across Auckland. 100,000 vouchers are up for grabs! You can register to receive either one $100 family voucher or one $50 individual voucher.
ℹ️ Register now by clicking on 'Read More'.
🙋 For any questions, check out the FAQs by clicking on 'Read More'.

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1059 days ago

Give kindness, this Christmas

Trade Me

We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll … View more
We at Trade Me are chuffed to let you know we’ve launched our Kindness Store again for Christmas, teaming up with KidsCan, Foster Hope and Women’s Refuge .

We’ve filled The Kindness Store with the things they need most – just type ‘kindness’ in Trade Me’s search bar, and you’ll find a bunch of opportunities to give to Kiwis in need.

100% of your purchase goes directly to your charity of choice, and if you’ve been wondering what to give someone this year, a Kindness Store gift might be the perfect solution!

Just pick, click, and ‘Give Now’ – we’ll get it to the charity for you. Easy.
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1059 days ago

Helping each other through COVID-19

Ministry of Health

With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and … View more
With more cases of COVID-19 in the community, it’s possible you and your whānau will be exposed to the virus. Most fully vaccinated people, who get exposed, are likely to have a mild to moderate illness and will fully recover at home.

In case you or someone in your house tests positive and needs to isolate, have food, medications and supplies available. Make a plan with neighbours, friends or whānau to support each other.

If you need more help to manage at home, you can also access a COVID-19 welfare line on 0800 512 337

Find tips here
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1059 days ago

Man last seen at New Lynn bus depot missing for almost a month

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, police have “serious concerns” for an Auckland man who hasn’t been seen or heard from in almost a month.

Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 65-year-old Atonio Finau, who was last seen on November 16.

A police spokesman said Finau’s family and … View more
Kia ora neighbours, police have “serious concerns” for an Auckland man who hasn’t been seen or heard from in almost a month.

Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of 65-year-old Atonio Finau, who was last seen on November 16.

A police spokesman said Finau’s family and police had “serious concerns for his welfare”.

Anyone with information was urged to call police on 105 and quote file number 211203/4366.

Read the full story by clicking the link below.

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1060 days ago

Discover the wonder of Christmas!

LIFE

Discover the wonder of Christmas lights across Auckland by using our helpful map to find streets in your neighbourhood with lights that you can enjoy, all from the comfort of your car.

Help us to share the wonder and add a street to our map!

And if you're looking to make the most of the … View more
Discover the wonder of Christmas lights across Auckland by using our helpful map to find streets in your neighbourhood with lights that you can enjoy, all from the comfort of your car.

Help us to share the wonder and add a street to our map!

And if you're looking to make the most of the season, we invite you to celebrate the wonder of Christmas wherever you are with LIFE. Our Christmas services will be streaming exclusively online this year on Christmas Eve and Day.

Find out more at christmasatlife.co.nz/lights.
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