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The shortest day of the year was on Saturday, but we still have a fair bit of winter to get through! Do you experience winter blues?
Prominent specialists and personalities share their tips.
For example, comedian and author Sam Smith suggests that you "Stock up on supplies to get that DIY… View moreThe shortest day of the year was on Saturday, but we still have a fair bit of winter to get through! Do you experience winter blues?
Prominent specialists and personalities share their tips.
For example, comedian and author Sam Smith suggests that you "Stock up on supplies to get that DIY project underway. Call up the old bandmates to practice some songs for a jam session. Lay the groundwork for future fun."
Do you experience winter blues?
More importantly, do you have any tips for dealing with the gloomiest part of the year?
Share your thoughts with your neighbours!
An Individual Grant from Variety New Zealand pays for a one-off need for essential items for your child or children.
Variety - The Children's Charity - can help you cover the cost of the things that your child needs to stay healthy, to go to school, and to take part in their community. … View moreAn Individual Grant from Variety New Zealand pays for a one-off need for essential items for your child or children.
Variety - The Children's Charity - can help you cover the cost of the things that your child needs to stay healthy, to go to school, and to take part in their community. These can be items such as beds or cots, music lessons, school camp fees, uniforms or a digital device for school if your child is aged 8 years or older.
You can apply for an Individual Grant if:
* Your child is up to 18 years old
* Your child is a NZ citizen or redsident
* Your family is finding it hard to pay the bills
For full details - and to apply - click on the link: www.variety.org.nz...
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For the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of … View moreFor the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of trust is what sets us apart.
SPCA have teamed up with @MoreFM and @Petdirect to celebrate the joy of adoption — and we want to hear your heartwarming stories!
Share your pet adoption story for a chance to win a $500 product voucher, generously sponsored by our friends at Petdirect. Plus, MoreFM will donate $500 to SPCA on… View moreSPCA have teamed up with @MoreFM and @Petdirect to celebrate the joy of adoption — and we want to hear your heartwarming stories!
Share your pet adoption story for a chance to win a $500 product voucher, generously sponsored by our friends at Petdirect. Plus, MoreFM will donate $500 to SPCA on behalf of the winner. Visit the MoreFM Facebook page to enter the draw and help us spread the love for animals and giving them a second chance!
And if you are still looking for your perfect match, head to www.spca.nz... now!
Small job no problem Big job? Sure can. Bathroom upgrade or Laundry Remodel? We have a team - plumber, electrician, tiler, plaster + paint etc… High quality workmanship and a smile. For a free quotation please call 02102255388 or book an appointment online at thebuildingguys.as.me...
From July 2025, access to Te Onewa Pā at Stokes Point Reserve will be closed until early 2026 due to essential maintenance on the underside of SH1 Auckland Harbour Bridge. Visit the NZTA website to find out how you might be affected.
BEATS BY BINGO
is coming to BBYC on Saturday, 5th July 2025.
This is one of New Zealand's best musical bingo shows and the hosts are super fun. You can expect throw back jams, sing a longs, guilty pleasure tunes and some giggles. Leave all your preconceptions of bingo at the door, as this is… View moreBEATS BY BINGO
is coming to BBYC on Saturday, 5th July 2025.
This is one of New Zealand's best musical bingo shows and the hosts are super fun. You can expect throw back jams, sing a longs, guilty pleasure tunes and some giggles. Leave all your preconceptions of bingo at the door, as this is not your average bingo night! Instead of numbers on your bingo cards its song titles!
Lots of prizes to be won!
Tickets for sale @ BBYC Reception
email: reception@bbyc.org.nz or or phone: 09 534 3046
📣 Just a huge shoutout to some of our Friday volunteers.... ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This dedicated team is always ready with a welcoming smile and the strong desire to help find great outcomes for our clients. 👏👏👏
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers - we are so lucky to have you. … View more📣 Just a huge shoutout to some of our Friday volunteers.... ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This dedicated team is always ready with a welcoming smile and the strong desire to help find great outcomes for our clients. 👏👏👏
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers - we are so lucky to have you. ⭐️
Get the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with … View moreGet the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.
We'll be out in the community for you to get to know the project as Mill Road Stage 1 moves towards construction.
In this stage, we will increase the capacity of Mill Road to a 4-lane corridor between Manukau and Alfriston, allowing for faster, more efficient and resilient journeys … View moreWe'll be out in the community for you to get to know the project as Mill Road Stage 1 moves towards construction.
In this stage, we will increase the capacity of Mill Road to a 4-lane corridor between Manukau and Alfriston, allowing for faster, more efficient and resilient journeys connecting local communities. We’re also improving safety with upgraded intersections across urban and rural areas.
NZTA Mill Road Community Engagement
Good Old-fashioned crock pot
Still got the original box, like brand new, hardly use
Perfect for winter meal preparation.
Excess of requirement
Pick up Farm Cove, Bramley Drive.
Please PM if interested.
Working order, gun only.
Ready for school holidays
Limited edition, selling for $39 at nzgamesshop
Pick up Farm Cove, Bramley Drive
Please PM if interested
Wasjig puzzles-- 10 of
all complete
all in ex condition.
also board available
Call Christine 0210539886
💛 We celebrated our amazing volunteers last week with a delicious morning tea, beautifully organised by Botany Manager, Megan - complete with her homemade Matariki shortbread stars.
Each year, we present a few certificates to recognise volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution. … View more💛 We celebrated our amazing volunteers last week with a delicious morning tea, beautifully organised by Botany Manager, Megan - complete with her homemade Matariki shortbread stars.
Each year, we present a few certificates to recognise volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution. These get spread around the volunteers from year to year. All of our volunteers are absolute stars!
The proceedings were ably MC’d by Board Chair, Richard - also a volunteer - seen here smiling happily out of each picture.
So top first and left to right, we have:
⭐ Linda: Volunteer of the Year plus Outstanding Success in content and design, providing dedicated commitment to managing our social media pages.
⭐ Brian: For providing support to Management and assisting in the training and mentoring of new members, providing presentations to Community meetings and compiling editorials for the Solutions column for the Eastern Times local paper.
⭐ Indira was presented with a Presentation pen box - with pens! - honouring her recent Life Membership of CAB - 10 years outstanding service to CAB.
⭐ Tina: For providing and presenting Maths Tuition workshops and supporting our Bureau in local community events.
⭐ Helen: For outstanding support of our Social Team, Coordinating and managing Volunteer Social Events and CAB meetings.
Congratulations to all of our fantastic volunteers! 👏 👏
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