Botany Downs, Auckland

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear out that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

58 days ago

Bake Cupcakes, Change Animals’ Lives

SPCA Cupcake Day

Cupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!

Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for… View more
Cupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!

Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for a donation, you’ll be part of a nationwide community making a real difference. Every cupcake counts so sign up today and help create a brighter future for animals in need.
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59 days ago

Forever New blue ruched floral dress - AU 6

Angie from Half Moon Bay

Excellent Condition - bought for a wedding
Length: 86cm from shoulder to hem
Fitted silhouette

Lightweight woven fabrication
Statement ruched design
Front ruffle detail
Adjustable spaghetti straps
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Excellent Condition - bought for a wedding
Length: 86cm from shoulder to hem
Fitted silhouette

Lightweight woven fabrication
Statement ruched design
Front ruffle detail
Adjustable spaghetti straps
Zip back/hook and eye fastening
Lined
Cold delicate machine wash
Outer: 100% Polyester. Lining: 95% Polyester, 5% Elastane
Be a head turner!
Pick up Half Moon Bay

Price: $25

59 days ago

Free Kai from Life Community Kitchens

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

Latest post from the wonderful Life Community Kitchens. 😀

“We are looking forward to seeing you at our Life Community Kitchens this coming week. All kai is free and all are welcome. Bring your friends and whanau! We've got 10 kitchens across Auckland. Check out one that suits you.”
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Latest post from the wonderful Life Community Kitchens. 😀

“We are looking forward to seeing you at our Life Community Kitchens this coming week. All kai is free and all are welcome. Bring your friends and whanau! We've got 10 kitchens across Auckland. Check out one that suits you.”

Image and info credit: Life Community Kitchens

59 days ago

A gift for you when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden

NZ House & Garden

Looking for inspiration for your home and garden? Subscribe to NZ House & Garden today and receive a luxurious bonus gift.

When you take out a 1- or 2-year subscription, you’ll receive a FREE ManukaRx Firming Day Cream, valued at $52 RRP.

Infused with the power of East Cape mānuka … View more
Looking for inspiration for your home and garden? Subscribe to NZ House & Garden today and receive a luxurious bonus gift.

When you take out a 1- or 2-year subscription, you’ll receive a FREE ManukaRx Firming Day Cream, valued at $52 RRP.

Infused with the power of East Cape mānuka oil, this lightweight daily cream is designed to hydrate, firm, and nourish your skin – the perfect treat to enjoy while you relax with your magazine.

Subscribe now for endless ideas, beautiful homes and gardens from across New Zealand, and a little indulgence just for you.

From the team at Mags4Gifts

T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 300 people who subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years before 26 October 2025
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60 days ago

Ukulele Session Celebrating Fijian Language Week

Sally from Mellons Bay

Don't miss out on this fun session!

Book now. www.eventbrite.co.nz...

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60 days ago

Did you vote yet?

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

Who ticks your boxes in Auckland local elections? 🗳

Voting in the local elections is open now and Aucklanders are invited to learn about candidates.

Find out who to vote for by using the Vote Auckland online candidate catalogue:

voteauckland.co.nz...

The candidate catalogue helps … View more
Who ticks your boxes in Auckland local elections? 🗳

Voting in the local elections is open now and Aucklanders are invited to learn about candidates.

Find out who to vote for by using the Vote Auckland online candidate catalogue:

voteauckland.co.nz...

The candidate catalogue helps voters learn which ward and local board areas they are voting in and who is standing for their area.
Best of all, candidates have supplied their own short statements for the catalogue so voters can get a real flavour about them and their aspirations.

Auckland Council’s General Manager Governance and Engagement, Lou-Ann Ballantyne believes this catalogue will be a great help to voters.
“Elected members are important people in our community and region, but they may not have the same instant recognition as TV or movie stars. That aside, your vote could make a difference to the way local decisions are made about your area’s busy library, pools and leisure centres, parks and sports fields, public transport, infrastructure, and much more,” she says.
“Remember, it’s not just about voting for the mayor. Decisions for Tāmaki Makaurau are made by the council’s Governing Body, that’s the mayor and 20 councillors, and our 21 local boards.”

Find out more about the responsibilities of the mayor, ward councillors and local board members:
voteauckland.co.nz......

Here’s how you can easily find out who you might vote for:
1. Visit voteauckland.co.nz/en/information-for-voters/candidates.html
2. If you know your ward and local board area, click on it to view the candidates and their profiles. Or enter your home address to see the candidates you can vote for.
3. Filter your search by looking at candidates for each position: mayoral, ward councillor, local board member and licensing trust.
4. Filters are also available by topics, such as: transport, natural environment and more, so you can compare and contrast candidates by their priorities.
Once you have an idea of who you might ‘swipe right’ for, all you need to do is sit back and wait for your voting papers to arrive between 9 - 22 September. Tick the names of the people you think can best represent you, pop your paper into the return envelope and drop your vote at your nearest vote box.

No papers? No problem!

If your papers don’t arrive, pop into select libraries across the region, or a Vote-on-the-Go where you can enrol and cast a special vote on the spot. Vote-on-the-Gos will be held at markets, community centres, universities, marae and many other locations. You can find all the details also at:

voteauckland.co.nz...

Info credit (abridged): Auckland Council
Image(s) credit: Vote 2025 / votelocal.co.nz

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61 days ago

Celebrating our volunteers at CAB Botany!

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

Meet Tina and Ivy, two of the great volunteers from CAB Botany! 🙂

Need help or just someone to talk to? CAB Botany is here for you.
At our free and confidential CAB Information Service, everyone is welcome. Whether it’s a small question or a big problem, our friendly team of trained … View more
Meet Tina and Ivy, two of the great volunteers from CAB Botany! 🙂

Need help or just someone to talk to? CAB Botany is here for you.
At our free and confidential CAB Information Service, everyone is welcome. Whether it’s a small question or a big problem, our friendly team of trained volunteers is ready to help — no appointment needed.

📍Find us: Rear entrance of the Foodcourt, Botany Town Centre
🕙 Hours: Mon–Wed: 9:30am – 1:00pm | Thurs–Fri: 9:30am – 4:00pm
📞 Prefer to talk from home? Call us on (09) 271 5382
📧 Or email us at botany@cab.org.nz

Our volunteers are great listeners and may be able to help in your language — so don’t hesitate to pop in and chat.
💬 Whatever the issue, we’re here to help. For free. For everyone.

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61 days ago

Top cash paid !!!

Car Removal Auckland

Dead or alive we pay cash for any unwanted cars, Vans, Trucks, 4x4, and Ute's.

Call our free phone 0800 333 314 now for a free appraisal or text to 021 303 903

Locally owned and Operated
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62 days ago

Free Moving Boxes

Sandy from Dannemora

I have four free moving boxes if anyone is looking for some - three easy to carry size and one large - clean - from deliveries.

Pick up in Dannemora (near Bruce McLaren)

Free

68 days ago

Poll: Is the Government doing enough now to avoid a serious budget gap in the future? 💸

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.

There’s no single fix. It’ll take a mix of solutions to deal with the … View more
The Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.

There’s no single fix. It’ll take a mix of solutions to deal with the challenges ahead.

Want to read more? Andrea Vance shares her opinions here.

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Is the Government doing enough now to avoid a serious budget gap in the future? 💸
  • 18.8% Yes
    18.8% Complete
  • 76.4% No
    76.4% Complete
  • 4.7% No opinion
    4.7% Complete
1370 votes
64 days ago

Cardboard Kingdom at Eastern Beach tomorrow!

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

Step into a world where your imagination rules at the Cardboard Kingdom.

A playful, hands-on event to build, create and explore with giant boxes.
Towers, tunnels, rockets, cat beds, castles—anything is possible when curiosity and creativity are in charge! With plenty of boxes and space to … View more
Step into a world where your imagination rules at the Cardboard Kingdom.

A playful, hands-on event to build, create and explore with giant boxes.
Towers, tunnels, rockets, cat beds, castles—anything is possible when curiosity and creativity are in charge! With plenty of boxes and space to construct (and de-construct), tamariki can bring their ideas to life.
This event is free and family-friendly, best suited for children aged 3–12 with whānau encouraged to join in. Just drop in, stay as long as you like and let imagination guide the play.

Location & Access: Held at Eastern Beach Reserve, the site is accessible for prams and wheelchairs. Street parking is nearby, and public transport stops within walking distance.

📍 Where: Eastern Beach Reserve, Macleans Park, The Esplanade, Eastern Beach, Auckland
⏰ When: Saturday 4 October 2025, 10am-2pm �
Cost: Free

WEBSITE/LINKS:
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Image and info credit: Our Auckland

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64 days ago

Football

Lewis from Foxy Feet Football Academy

Get professional advice to help you in the off-season to improve your football skills and team tactics.

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64 days ago

Free meditation workshop at Botany Library

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

Free meditation workshop! 🧘‍♀️

When: Sunday 5th October, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Botany Library, Level 1, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki588, Chapel Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013
Cost: FREE

🌸 Join the team at Botany Library for a free Meditation Workshop … View more
Free meditation workshop! 🧘‍♀️

When: Sunday 5th October, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Where: Botany Library, Level 1, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki588, Chapel Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013
Cost: FREE

🌸 Join the team at Botany Library for a free Meditation Workshop with Science of Spirituality NZ

Experience inner peace and clarity through simple meditation techniques. Discover how to: DETOX THE MIND - LEARN TO MEDITATE - SPIRITUAL AWARENESS
Register to book in a spot.
Website: www.sos.org...

Image and info credit: Botany Library/Auckland City Libraries

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64 days ago

Float style by your bedside with Resene.

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Make a floating bedside ledge that tones into your colour scheme with Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen or higher gloss Resene Lustacryl. Find out how to create and paint your own floating ledge with these easy step by step instructions.

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65 days ago

bath /toilet mat

Beverley from Pakuranga

brand new never used, excellent condition.

Price: $15

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