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Friday 12 & Saturday 13 September, 10am - 2pm.
Experience the award-winning lifestyle at a Ryman village.
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the premium amenities on offer.
We look forward to seeing you.
Friday 12 & Saturday 13 September, 10am - 2pm.
Experience the award-winning lifestyle at a Ryman village.
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the premium amenities on offer.
We look forward to seeing you.
Have dinner at one of our 16 fabulous eating places in Mt Eden Village and take advantage of FREE Babysitting and Supervised Childrens Activities for Kids aged 5-13 provided by Bricks4Kidz Mount Eden at the Mt Eden Village Centre.
So BOOK a Date Night with your partner, friend or group of … View moreHave dinner at one of our 16 fabulous eating places in Mt Eden Village and take advantage of FREE Babysitting and Supervised Childrens Activities for Kids aged 5-13 provided by Bricks4Kidz Mount Eden at the Mt Eden Village Centre.
So BOOK a Date Night with your partner, friend or group of friends, BOOK your favourite eating place in Mt Eden Village and BOOK your Free "Babysitting" Service (link below)! We look forward to seeing you in Mt Eden Village on Saturday 13 September!
www.mounteden.co.nz...
Restaurants: Circus Circus Cafe, De Nada, De Post Belgian Beer Cafe, Frasers, The Garden Shed, Gina's Italian Kitchen, Impression Restaurant Auckland, Indian Lounge, Katsu-Bay, Pasta & Cuore, Slimms Bar & Eatery, Sora Japanese Restaurant, Taste of India Mount Eden, Vani's Kitchen, Wu & You, and Xoong.
#MtEdenVillage #MountEdenVillage #Maungawhau
#DineLocal #ShopLocal
#DateNightInMtEdenVillage #KidFreeDateNight
#Bricks4Kidz #Bricks4KidzMountEden
Congratulations to our 10 prize winners for the Mt Eden Village Shopping and Dining Competition for Father’s Day 2025!
Our first prize winner Allison (pictured below) shopped at Archivista and won a yummy cake from Noughts & Crosses Cakery, fabulous champagne from Glengarry Wines Mt Eden … View moreCongratulations to our 10 prize winners for the Mt Eden Village Shopping and Dining Competition for Father’s Day 2025!
Our first prize winner Allison (pictured below) shopped at Archivista and won a yummy cake from Noughts & Crosses Cakery, fabulous champagne from Glengarry Wines Mt Eden and vouchers from Circus Circus Cafe, City Barbers, Cotton Candy Eatery, Good News Parlour, I Press NZ, Katsu-Bay, Midas Mt Eden, Mobil Mt Eden, Mount Eden Pharmacy, RAD Mt. Eden, The Seafood Collective - Mt Eden and Time Out Bookstore, ie, first prize pack worth > $1,000.
Our other nine winners shopped or dined at Chapter Book & Tea Shop (Sara), I Press NZ (Kelera), K.C. Loo Fruit Centre (Eva, Guy, Jennifer and Nick), Liperla Nails and Beauty Mt Eden (Reanna), Mercy Hospice Mt Eden (Richard) and The Urban Studio (Pauline). These nine winners won $200 vouchers each.
Congratulations once again to our winners and thank you to everyone who entered the competition (there were 2,068 entries). Thank you for shopping and dining in Mt Eden Village!
Pick your home and fashion needs from the Red Cross Shop Onehunga this Secondhand September! 🛍️ ♻️
📍 200 Onehunga Mall
📞 096221565
Mon-Sat: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Sun: 10.00am to 5.00pm
Many of our clients come in with tight shoulders, neck pain, or headaches – often triggered by stress, long hours, or poor posture.
In this case, the pain even extended to the forehead, and movement was restricted.
We used a combination of acupuncture and gentle electro-therapy to help release … View moreMany of our clients come in with tight shoulders, neck pain, or headaches – often triggered by stress, long hours, or poor posture.
In this case, the pain even extended to the forehead, and movement was restricted.
We used a combination of acupuncture and gentle electro-therapy to help release the tension.
After just a few sessions, the client experienced noticeable relief.
🌿 If you're dealing with the same kind of tension or discomfort, feel free to message us.
📍Evergreen Clinic – Epsom, Auckland
💬 Bilingual support (English & 中文)
Let’s help your body feel better — naturally.
A repair culture
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Our landfills are overflowing with items that could be repaired and reused. Through showcasing a variety of projects, initiatives, and solutions, we cultivate repair skills and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of responsible consumption. The Repair Festival is … View moreA repair culture
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Our landfills are overflowing with items that could be repaired and reused. Through showcasing a variety of projects, initiatives, and solutions, we cultivate repair skills and knowledge sharing, fostering a culture of responsible consumption. The Repair Festival is for Everyone!
Join us, learn to fix, and celebrate reducing waste and building community! This week-long celebration, taking place from 6 to 14 of September 2025, will be held across the country, bringing communities together to celebrate fixing, mending, and extending the life of our belongings.
Please visit: www.repairnetworkaotearoa... for more details.
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A new survey has ranked Macpac and Stihl Shop as the best places for Kiwis to shop, while dishing out low marks to some of New Zealand’s most well-known retailers.
Consumer NZ spoke to more than 3,200 people over June and July for its latest retailer survey to better understand how satisfied … View moreA new survey has ranked Macpac and Stihl Shop as the best places for Kiwis to shop, while dishing out low marks to some of New Zealand’s most well-known retailers.
Consumer NZ spoke to more than 3,200 people over June and July for its latest retailer survey to better understand how satisfied Kiwis are with their shopping experiences.
It found five stores going above and beyond for their customers, along with five others that performed poorly after failing to satisfy buyers.
Consumer NZ’s Kate Harvey said two stores across the entire survey had tied with the highest satisfaction rating of 94% - Stihl Shop and Macpac.
Stihl Shop - a specialist hardware and power equipment store - won praise “for its customer service and staff members’ product knowledge”, Harvey said, while outdoor clothing and equipment company Macpac topped its competitors “in all the categories we ask about, including perceived value and range of products available”.
Mitre 10 also performed strongly in the survey, but was edged out of first place in the hardware category by Stihl Shop.
In the appliances sector, 100% Home Appliances continued to excel, winning both the large and small appliances categories for the 11th year in a row.
Harvey said the company’s satisfaction score “was well above the next highest scoring store” in both cases.
Smiths City, which recently entered voluntary administration, came second in the large appliance category, while Briscoes was rated second place for small appliances.
Leading technology retailer PB Tech also outperformed competitors in two categories, home tech and mobile tech, with customers valuing its prices and product range especially highly.
All five retailers have been named winners of Consumer NZ’s People’s Choice award.
But among those surveyed were also several household-name stores that flunked the test.
Rebel Sport received the lowest satisfaction rating in the sports and outdoor category, with customers alleging poor service and a lack of staff product knowledge.
New Zealand’s two largest telecommunications companies - Spark and One NZ - also failed to win over consumers, both receiving low marks for value for money and their product ranges.
The Warehouse underwhelmed in the home tech category, with Harvey noting only 63% of shoppers felt “very satisfied” with their purchases of items such as TVs and gaming consoles.
OPSM also received a humbling review, lagging behind all other eyewear providers.
While Consumer NZ found people had a better shopping experience at Specsavers, Harvey said “those who shopped at an independent optometrist” were the most content with their experience.
Shopping experiences are ultimately subjective and difficult to quantify, but Consumer NZ’s findings suggest that across the board, there are four key drivers of customer satisfaction in New Zealand stores.
These are strong service, perceived value for money, a wide product range, and knowledgeable staff.
“The survey also showed shoppers are highly price-sensitive at the moment and have become increasingly motivated by discounts,” Harvey said.
“A store having a promotion is now the main reason for shoppers to choose to make their purchase there.
“It has surpassed loyalty and the convenience of the location.”
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From Sat 6 – Sun 21 September, all long-stay animals at SPCA will be available for adoption by donation/koha - for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been … View moreFrom Sat 6 – Sun 21 September, all long-stay animals at SPCA will be available for adoption by donation/koha - for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been waiting for a long time for that Special Love!
Look for the ‘Long-stay resident’ tag on our adoption profiles, check you can provide what they need to flourish & apply online at www.spca.nz...
*animals looking for their forever family for more than 42 days; our usual adoption criteria and processes apply.
These boots are in excellent condition. Having only worn it once and realised its a bit tight for me.
Can deliver if you are happy to pay postage. Otherwise fine for pickup. Size 7.
Let's honour and show our gratitude and appreciation for Fathers and Father figures like Stepfathers, Fathers-in-Law, Guardians, Foster Parents and family friends.
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As in pictures. All in good used condition.
Heater 2000w: $30
Mini heater fan：$8 each
Electric blanket： Queen size $50 Double size：$20
Hair Dryer：$8
Cheese knife set：$20
Kitchen scale：$10 brand new
We’re excited to join the Greenwoods Corner Spring Festival
🗓 Saturday, 20 September | 10am–3pm
Evergreen Clinic will be offering:
✔ Free health consultations
✔ Injury checks & pain support
✔ On-site ACC guidance
✔ Blood pressure & oxygen checks
💬 Want to find us on… View moreWe’re excited to join the Greenwoods Corner Spring Festival
🗓 Saturday, 20 September | 10am–3pm
Evergreen Clinic will be offering:
✔ Free health consultations
✔ Injury checks & pain support
✔ On-site ACC guidance
✔ Blood pressure & oxygen checks
💬 Want to find us on the day? Just DM us!
Our team will be onsite in Evergreen Clinic uniforms – feel free to stop by and say hello.
📍We’re based near Newmarket, and we speak both English & Chinese.
🌿 Natural care, personal attention – right in your community.
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See you at the festival!
At Ryman you'll find a perfect blend of independence and community. To learn more, read our guides to introduce you to life at Ryman, showcase our independent and assisted living options, and give clarity around the costs.
Click below to access your free guides to retirement living.
Kia ora neighbours 💛
I’d love to share something very close to my heart.
On Saturday 27th September, my friend Claudia and I are hosting a special retreat for couples at the beautiful Kohimarama Boat Club, right by the sea.
✨ This retreat is for every couple – whether you’ve just … View moreKia ora neighbours 💛
I’d love to share something very close to my heart.
On Saturday 27th September, my friend Claudia and I are hosting a special retreat for couples at the beautiful Kohimarama Boat Club, right by the sea.
✨ This retreat is for every couple – whether you’ve just started dating, have been together for years, are engaged, or married. What matters most is your wish to spend meaningful time together.
The afternoon will be gentle, relaxing, and completely beginner-friendly. No experience is needed — just an open heart and a willingness to reconnect.
💑 What’s Included:
• A warm welcome with ceremonial cacao
• Gentle couple yoga with essential oils
• Simple connection practices (mindful, loving, and fun)
• Guided couple meditation
• A live sunset sound journey with violin & cello (an original symphony composed just for this retreat!)
• A nourishing shared dinner by the sea 🌅
This retreat is about slowing down, letting go of life’s busyness, and coming back to what really matters — the love you share. 💞
📍 Kohimarama Boat Club, 80 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland
🕑 2–8 PM | Early bird tickets available until 7th of September.
If this speaks to you, or if you know a couple who would love this experience, we’d be so grateful if you shared it with them.
👉 More info & bookings:
events.humanitix.com...
0223018495
verardovalentina86@gmail.com
With warmth,
Valentina 🌸
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