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HI THERE ,OUR FAVOURITE MARKET IS ON! COME AND SEE US, NZ MADE, PLANTS, HONEY, KNITWEAR, AND MORE AND MORE ! EXMINSTER STREET IS CLOSED BUT WERE STILL ON , PARKING EITHER OPPOSITE AT MEDICAL CENTRE, SHORT TERM OUTSIDR CHEMIST OR AROUND THE CORNER AT WOOLWORTHS! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Kindly donated to our Wairau SPCA Op Shop is this stunning Stamped Copper Egyptian Coffee Table (circa 1960s)!
📏 113 cm diameter and 48 cm high
✨ Condition is very good
💰 Just $750 (similar tables online can go for thousands!)
🚚 Pickup from 121 Wairau Road, Auckland, or delivery … View moreKindly donated to our Wairau SPCA Op Shop is this stunning Stamped Copper Egyptian Coffee Table (circa 1960s)!
📏 113 cm diameter and 48 cm high
✨ Condition is very good
💰 Just $750 (similar tables online can go for thousands!)
🚚 Pickup from 121 Wairau Road, Auckland, or delivery within Auckland for $60
A collectible piece that will make a statement in any home! All profits go directly to animals in need 🐾
🌏✨ SAKHI Whau Ethnic Family Market Day – You're Invited! ✨🌏
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Come celebrate culture, community, and connection at our Ethnic Family Market Day! 🎉
🗓 Date: Sunday, 31st August 2025
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 … View more🌏✨ SAKHI Whau Ethnic Family Market Day – You're Invited! ✨🌏
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Come celebrate culture, community, and connection at our Ethnic Family Market Day! 🎉
🗓 Date: Sunday, 31st August 2025
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Venue: New Lynn Community Centre, 45 Totara Avenue
Enjoy a vibrant day filled with:
🍛 Delicious food stalls
🛍 Unique ethnic market stalls
🎨 Beautiful henna art
🎈 Fun kids’ activities
👗 A dazzling fashion show
Proudly supported by Whau Ethnic Collective, New Lynn Community Hub and Whau Local Board. Let’s make this a day to remember! 💃🏽🕺🏽
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MetService forecaster Michael Pauley told the Herald a region of unstable air would move on to New Zealand today.
“There are quite a few thunderstorm risks around, with some hail where some of them could be squally,” he said. “We’re expecting some strong wind gusts.”
Pauley said the … View moreMetService forecaster Michael Pauley told the Herald a region of unstable air would move on to New Zealand today.
“There are quite a few thunderstorm risks around, with some hail where some of them could be squally,” he said. “We’re expecting some strong wind gusts.”
Pauley said the unsettled weather would affect the western regions of New Zealand.
“Northland, Auckland, Coromandel, down through Waitomo, Waikato, Whanganui and the Tararua District,” he said.
MetService issued a strong wind watch for the Hawke’s Bay south of Napier, the Tararua District, and Wairarapa north of Martinborough from 6am until 8pm.
“We’re expecting heavy showers and also snow to lower on some of the South Island mountain roads.”
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd from early today until this afternoon.
Pauley said the strong westerly winds and possible thunderstorms in the North Island were forecast to ease by evening.
However, the winds and rain are forecast to return during the last weekend of winter.
Pauley said New Zealand tended to get stuck in spring’s westerly flow.
“We are expecting those showers to continue during the weekend. Because it is unstable, there is a risk it will be heavy,” he said.
“The way that the winds are blowing means the southerly flow will continue into the weekend. Western regions can continue to get a bit wet throughout Saturday and Sunday.”
MetService has also forecast heavy southwest swells, with heights between 5 and 6.5m to develop for the western coastlines of the country throughout Sunday.
Pauley said North Island temperatures would reach mid to high teens then fall to the low teens.
Auckland is forecast to hit a high of 17C and fall to a low of 11C, while Hamilton will be chillier with a high of 15C and a low of 7C.
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Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more … View moreSome of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more time enjoying who’s around the table.
And because life at Ryman means less home maintenance, you’ll have even more time for the things you love.
*Participating villages only, promotion terms and Clubcard terms and conditions apply.
The beauty of this delicious pasta recipe is its simplicity, says Ryman Village Chef Bojan Sabo.
With accessible ingredients, straightforward preparation and super quick cooking time, it’s been a favourite of Bojan’s since his previous role as a chef in an Italian restaurant.
It was even … View moreThe beauty of this delicious pasta recipe is its simplicity, says Ryman Village Chef Bojan Sabo.
With accessible ingredients, straightforward preparation and super quick cooking time, it’s been a favourite of Bojan’s since his previous role as a chef in an Italian restaurant.
It was even selected as a standout dish in the 2022 Iconic Auckland Eats.
Click read more for the recipe.
Hi neighbours,
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!
* $xxxx- $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day … View moreHi neighbours,
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!
* $xxxx- $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes
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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Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved… View moreGet $40 off Resene’s quality range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers with your Resene DIY card.
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Hi there just reaching out to anyone who may need a hand doing any type of house.work from vacuuming the house to wiping down the bathroom. If you a bit busy this week and have family coming around but need the house work done . Happy to chat
Are you in tech who has interest in a career in Product Management? I am organising an interactive, fun way to upskill and gain this knowledge.
Product Owners are at the heart of Agile teams, turning customer needs into product decisions, balancing priorities, and driving value where it’s … View moreAre you in tech who has interest in a career in Product Management? I am organising an interactive, fun way to upskill and gain this knowledge.
Product Owners are at the heart of Agile teams, turning customer needs into product decisions, balancing priorities, and driving value where it’s needed most.
Sign up now for this one-hour interactive workshop and learn something new today!
A joint report from the Retirement Commission and accounting firm Hnry called Improving the retirement savings of the self-employed, found self-employed workers contribute to KiwiSaver at less than half the rate of employees, with many missing out on Government contributions.
Only 44% of … View moreA joint report from the Retirement Commission and accounting firm Hnry called Improving the retirement savings of the self-employed, found self-employed workers contribute to KiwiSaver at less than half the rate of employees, with many missing out on Government contributions.
Only 44% of self-employed Kiwis actively contribute to KiwiSaver, compared to 78% of employees between April 2024 and March 2025, according to the report.
Meanwhile, 41% of self-employed KiwiSaver members receive no government contribution, often due to irregular income or low earnings.
“Self-employed New Zealanders make up a growing share of our workforce, yet they are being left behind when it comes to retirement savings,” Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson said.
“Without meaningful reform, we risk seeing hundreds of thousands of people reach retirement without sufficient financial security.”
This could leave more retirees relying heavily on Government transfers – such as NZ Super and other benefits – as well as other public support, Wrightson said.
“Today’s inaction could become tomorrow’s fiscal burden.”
According to the 2023 Census, New Zealand has more than 420,000 self-employed individuals.
However, recent changes to KiwiSaver announced in this year’s Budget could further diminish retirement savings for self-employed.
From July 1, the Government’s contribution was reduced from 50c for every $1 to 25 cents for every $1 contributed up to $260.72.
The report said the policy change will reduce the retirement savings of self-employed KiwiSaver members, as they face the reduction in the Government contribution with no increase in employer contributions to offset this.
Hnry’s Sole Trader Pulse survey, commissioned two weeks after the Budget, found 24% of sole traders said they would reduce their KiwiSaver contributions because of Budget 2025 policy changes.
A further 6% said they would stop contributing to KiwiSaver altogether.
James Fuller, Hnry chief executive, said retirement savings must work for all New Zealanders, regardless of how they earn their income.
“Right now, we have a two-tier system that favours employees.
“Sole traders face a very real risk of poverty in retirement unless there is a cross-party consensus and policies that help them save more.
“We hope these findings finally lead the Government and Parliament to take this issue seriously.”
The report outlined policy options to improve outcomes for the self-employed based on initiatives already in place in other OECD nations, including:
Flexible percentage-of-income contributions;
Enhanced incentives for low-income contributors;
Innovative savings products such as linked emergency and retirement accounts.
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