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Don't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a … View moreDon't forget to enter a Bright Spot in your home, workplace or community for a chance to win one of ten amazing prizes! Whether it's a colourful fence, a mural in your office or a place in the community that makes you smile - we'd love to see it.
Share a Bright Spot today for a chance to win one of ten prize packs worth $500.
And make sure you check out the entries so far too.
Hi Neighbours!
Before you settle for your next bed, read this:
www.stuff.co.nz...
Your bed isn’t just where you sleep — it’s where your health, comfort, and daily energy begin. The wrong choice can leave you waking up sore, tired, and frustrated.
The right one? It can completely … View moreHi Neighbours!
Before you settle for your next bed, read this:
www.stuff.co.nz...
Your bed isn’t just where you sleep — it’s where your health, comfort, and daily energy begin. The wrong choice can leave you waking up sore, tired, and frustrated.
The right one? It can completely change how you feel every single day.
📅 Rā: Saturday, 30th August
🕙 Wā: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Wāhi: Glen Eden Community House, 13 Pisces Road, Glen Eden
💸 Utu: Free Entry – Everyone welcome!
Come along for a morning packed with fun, creativity, and community spirit! Whether you're young or young at heart, … View more📅 Rā: Saturday, 30th August
🕙 Wā: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Wāhi: Glen Eden Community House, 13 Pisces Road, Glen Eden
💸 Utu: Free Entry – Everyone welcome!
Come along for a morning packed with fun, creativity, and community spirit! Whether you're young or young at heart, there's something for everyone:
🎈 Balloon Sculpting & Face Painting – Whānau-friendly fun for tamariki!
🎨 DIY Ceramic Figurine Paint Kits – Unleash your inner artist and take home your masterpiece.
🧠 Quizzes & Riddles – Challenge your mind and enjoy the fun!
🎟️ Raffle Draw – Win a 4-hour Sunday afternoon whole house hire (valued at $200!) – perfect for your next gathering or celebration!
🌭 Sausage Sizzle – Tino reka!
☕ Hot Coffee & Tea – Perfect for a kōrero and a cuppa.
🎬 Special Screening: The Great Simplification – A 35-minute short film exploring energy, the environment, and our future.
Bring your whānau, friends, and neighbours – let’s celebrate kotahitanga (togetherness) and community vibes. We can’t wait to see you there!
Friday 15 August, and Saturday, 16 August, 10 am - 2 pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities. We'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
The Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.
Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.
But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and … View moreThe Government says it's scrapping those annoying card surcharges – and it’s happening next year.
Consumer NZ is stoked, saying these sneaky surcharges cost Kiwis around $65 million a year and should’ve been gone ages ago.
But not everyone’s convinced it’s a win. Labour and Hospitality NZ are worried the costs won’t just disappear. Labour MP Arena Williams put it simply: there should not be surcharges for customers at all. But she points out that the Government’s plan does not deal with banks and merchants “who still scoop a big fee”.
Many of our community are rocked by the recent announcement. Retailers warn card surcharge ban could lead to higher prices - the unfortunatel reality is that small businesses are feeling the squeeze along with their customers. In comparison, large retailers pay significantly lower banking fees and ultimately have more leverage at the negotiation table.
💸 So someone still pays – but who?
We want to know: Who should be covering this cost?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
Zenith 4mm x 60m Camouflage Tie Down Braid Rope • 5 colours available (while stocks last): • Yellow 1x • Blue 3x • Black 3x • Red 1x • Green 2x • Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School) is MUCH preferred though it is possible to send if buyer pays p&p, or if … View moreZenith 4mm x 60m Camouflage Tie Down Braid Rope • 5 colours available (while stocks last): • Yellow 1x • Blue 3x • Black 3x • Red 1x • Green 2x • Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School) is MUCH preferred though it is possible to send if buyer pays p&p, or if you are outside Auckland then maybe a friend of yours in Auckland can do the pickup.
$8 each • Features: • Polypropylene multi-filament design for improved flexibility and durability • Abrasion resistant • Breaking Strain: 180 kg • Save work load: 36 kg • Suits a wide range of applications • Four colours available: Green / Red / Orange / Yellow • Pickup in Green Bay… View more$8 each • Features: • Polypropylene multi-filament design for improved flexibility and durability • Abrasion resistant • Breaking Strain: 180 kg • Save work load: 36 kg • Suits a wide range of applications • Four colours available: Green / Red / Orange / Yellow • Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School) is MUCH preferred though it is possible to send if buyer pays p&p, or if you are outside Auckland then maybe a friend of yours in Auckland can do the pickup.
A general purpose braided cord. • NEW & UNUSED • Length: 10 m • Diameter: 6.5 mm • Holds knots well • Soft and easy to handle • NOT suitable for sash windows • 12 available • Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School) is MUCH preferred though it is possible to … View moreA general purpose braided cord. • NEW & UNUSED • Length: 10 m • Diameter: 6.5 mm • Holds knots well • Soft and easy to handle • NOT suitable for sash windows • 12 available • Pickup in Green Bay (we live opposite Green Bay High School) is MUCH preferred though it is possible to send if buyer pays p&p, or if you are outside Auckland then maybe a friend of yours in Auckland can do the pickup.
Hi Neighbours!
We’re celebrating 12 years, and one lucky local will WIN a Luxury Spine Supporter King Bed.
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Come and join us at the best little long running market, Regular and pop up stalls, A full variety of items ,charitable stall, NZ MADE, secondhand treasures different everytime! Come and support local people. Free parking available opposite at the medical centre or behind Community Centre itself. … View moreCome and join us at the best little long running market, Regular and pop up stalls, A full variety of items ,charitable stall, NZ MADE, secondhand treasures different everytime! Come and support local people. Free parking available opposite at the medical centre or behind Community Centre itself. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Thanks to a generous gift, 730 Hectares in Kaituna Valley are now protected for everyone to enjoy
Four incredible donors have come together to gift 730 hectares of land in the Kaituna Valley to the nation — a multimillion-dollar contribution that will benefit generations to come.
This land,… View moreThanks to a generous gift, 730 Hectares in Kaituna Valley are now protected for everyone to enjoy
Four incredible donors have come together to gift 730 hectares of land in the Kaituna Valley to the nation — a multimillion-dollar contribution that will benefit generations to come.
This land, which has now been protected and opened to the public, forms part of a much larger conservation area — nearly 2,400 hectares stretching from sea level at Whakaraupō/Lyttelton Harbour, up to the Summit Walkway, and back down into the Kaituna Valley.
Once used for farming, the land has now been cleared of livestock, and pest control efforts are underway to help native plants and wildlife thrive. The goal? A richer, more diverse ecosystem that everyone can experience and be proud of.
This is a powerful example of how the actions of a few can have a huge impact. Thanks to their vision and generosity, a precious piece of our natural heritage is now protected.
Read more about the Massive win for conservation and recreation in the Kaituna.
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