Mount Albert, Auckland

Beds4U Te Awamutu is now OPEN! Come and visit!

Beds 4 U Avondale

Discover a world of comfort at Beds4u Te Awamutu! Come and meet Samantha at 280 Alexandra Street, find your dream bed today. Your perfect night's sleep starts here! #Beds4uTeAwamutu

Ryman Prize Awarded to Brain Health Expert

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

Canadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.

The prize … View moreCanadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.

The prize was presented by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at a ceremony at Logan Campbell Village in Auckland today, celebrating the major contribution Professor Hachinski has made to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the links between ‘the terrible three’ - stroke, dementia and coronary heart disease.

Click read more for the full article.

Stay healthy for them this winter.

Ministry of Health

Get the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.

To book your flu vaccine … View moreGet the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.

To book your flu vaccine contact your doctor, pharmacy or healthcare provider, or visit Find out more

4 drawers solid wood Chest

Edwin from Mount Roskill

Solid wooden chest just need sanding and and revarnishing good solid condition with new metal handle free for good home must collect from Mt Roskill near Mt Eden and Three Kings End .
Size w65cm x D45cm x H110cm
Can install the new handle also for free if needed to
Please contact 0275941981 by … View moreSolid wooden chest just need sanding and and revarnishing good solid condition with new metal handle free for good home must collect from Mt Roskill near Mt Eden and Three Kings End .
Size w65cm x D45cm x H110cm
Can install the new handle also for free if needed to
Please contact 0275941981 by Txt

Free

April Art Workshop - children & adults

Nidhi from Mount Roskill

Hello community,
Join affordable painting workshop for children and adults on 13th, 20th and 27th April at Fickling Convention centre for 1. 5 hours each day and unleash your creative talent! I will be teaching brush techniques, strokes and mixing tips to creative magical art pieces. Materials … View moreHello community,
Join affordable painting workshop for children and adults on 13th, 20th and 27th April at Fickling Convention centre for 1. 5 hours each day and unleash your creative talent! I will be teaching brush techniques, strokes and mixing tips to creative magical art pieces. Materials provided, multiple subjects to choose from. Registration essential. Call /text 0210776515 or write at nidhi.2788@gmail.com

Price: $4,550

Table mats

Adelia from Mount Roskill

Set of 10x table mats. Different picture on each side. Brand new unused, excellent quality.

Price: $10

Free Meditation Workshop in New Lynn community Centre on May 11th

Anju from Mount Roskill

With lots of love we are inviting you to walk-in to the free meditation workshop program between 11am and 1:30pm on May 11th at Main Hall, NewLynn Community Centre, 45 Totara Avenue.

Enjoy and learn the easiest way to meditate...
Tea and snacks are provided!

By Sahaj Yoga Meditation

Free Brother Printer

Amanda from Westmere

Free printer ( print, copy, scan and fax) works but needs some new ink

Free

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lotteries

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its … View moreDon’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it! Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz. Buy tickets now

Personalised stickers

Michelle from New Windsor

Prices start from $30. eg, a 60cm circle board in a single colour is $30
Stickers come on transfer tape and are easy to apply
Stickers can be applied to a variety of surfaces, ie cars, windows, corflute, lunch boxes, drink bottles, basically anything.

Price: $30

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Daylight saving is coming to an end for another year, which means an extra hour of sleep for many

Brian from Mount Roskill

Here's everything you need to know.
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When does daylight saving end in New Zealand?
Daylight saving time ends every year at 3am on the first Sunday in April.
That means it ends this year at 3am on Sunday, April 7.

Do the clocks go forward or back?
… View moreHere's everything you need to know.
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When does daylight saving end in New Zealand?
Daylight saving time ends every year at 3am on the first Sunday in April.
That means it ends this year at 3am on Sunday, April 7.

Do the clocks go forward or back?
That's right, clocks go back for the winter, from 3am to 2am.
That means you get an extra hour's sleep-in and it won't be as dark when you wake up in the morning - at least for a while.
It also means the sun will go down an hour earlier in the evening, so if you've got outside chores to complete, get them done faster.

How do I change the time on my phone?
You probably won't need to, because most smart phones will adjust to time zones automatically.
Here's how to check if your smartphone does that:
Android: Go into the clock app, tap more and then go into settings. Then go into change date and time, select set time zone automatically and then select use location to set time zone.
iPhone: Open settings, select general, to go date & time and make sure set automatically is turned on
Samsung: Open settings, go to general management, select date and time and then make sure automatic date and time is turned on. This should mean your phone will automatically reflect the time depending on where you are.

Why do we have daylight saving?
Because the Earth is on a tilt (of about 23 degrees, for those curious), we are exposed to more sun during summer and less during winter.
That means the days are longer during the warmer months and shorter in the colder months.
Daylight saving is intended to make the most of those long daylight hours. It means an extra hour of light on summer evenings, rather than super early in the mornings when hardly anyone is awake to enjoy it.

How long have we been doing this?
New Zealand first observed daylight saving in 1927.
However, the dates that clocks went forward and back, and the amount of time they were changed, varied over the following years.
In 1941, daylight saving was extended year-round under emergency regulations to help save energy during World War II.
Five years later, daylight saving time (or summer time as it was then known) was adopted as standard time, effectively discontinuing daylight saving.
In 1975, daylight saving was introduced again.
It was extended to its current dates — from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April — in 2007.

When will daylight saving time start again?
Clocks will go forward one hour at 2am on Sunday, September, 29.

Do other countries observe daylight saving?
They do, but they're in the minority. About two thirds of the world's countries do not change their clocks throughout the year, according to Pew Research.
The practice is most popular in Europe, where 37 out of 44 countries observe daylight saving, and it's also observed in parts of North America, Latin America and Australia.
Egypt is the only African nation with daylight saving after bringing it back in 2023.

Countries close to the equator do not usually change their clocks as the length of their days does not vary enough throughout the year to justify it.

What if I'm working when the time changes?
The rules around getting paid for working during daylight saving time are set out in the Time Act 1974.
It says that if you're working when clocks go back an hour, you are entitled to be paid for that extra hour.
For example, if your shift started at 10pm and finishes at 6am, you will have actually worked nine hours and must be paid for nine hours of work.
If you're working on 29 September when the clocks go forward, you are still entitled to be paid for your normal hours. In this instance, a 10pm-6am shift will only mean seven hours of work, but you must be paid for eight.

I've changed the clock on my microwave — what next?
Daylight saving is a good time to check the batteries on your smoke alarm by pushing the test button to sound the alarm.
Check the alarm's expiry date too — most last a maximum of 10 years — and give the cover a clean to avoid false alarms from dust buildup.
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Ghungroo ( Anklet bells for dance)

Vijayalakshmi (Viji) from Avondale

Brand new. Pick up from Avondale.

Price: $40

NEW Podcast Mic for sale

Suzi from Westmere

I messed up and bought this Audio- technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Podcast Mic from an Australian site thinking it was the USB version (which it is not ) so I now need to sell it. Just want some of my money back and it’s great mic - just not for me. Opened it yesterday and realised my mistake so … View moreI messed up and bought this Audio- technica AT2040 Hypercardioid Podcast Mic from an Australian site thinking it was the USB version (which it is not ) so I now need to sell it. Just want some of my money back and it’s great mic - just not for me. Opened it yesterday and realised my mistake so brand new. Check the specs online and I have it on trademe but if anyone local wants it for $170 (heaps lower price than retail out there) they can come by and take it off my hands. DM me if interested 🙂

Price: $170

4 Cube Unit White for storage or bookshelf

Patricia from New Windsor

Dimensions: 76cm (H) x 76cm (W) x 39cm (D)
Internal dimension (each cube): 39cm (H) x 33.5cm (W) x 39cm (D)
Maximum load capacity: Top shelf: 15kg, middle shelf: 5kg
Material: Particle board

Price: $25

Suit, dark blue

Patricia from New Windsor

Brand: H&M
Fabric: Polyester, Viscose, Elastane
Blazer: Size 8 (38 – M)
Pants: Size 6 (36 – S)

Price: $19