251 days ago

Make Room This Winter: Why Self Storage Is a Smart Move

Alan Storage from Kiwi Self Storage - Ellerslie

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures begin to drop, winter brings a unique set of challenges for homeowners, renters, and businesses alike. From protecting valuable belongings from the elements to making space for seasonal changes, self storage offers a practical and secure solution to help you transition smoothly into the colder months.

Outdoor furniture, for example and other items such as BBQs will last longer if stored inside. But this takes up space better used for other things.

Winter is all about staying warm and cozy indoors. But a cluttered home can make that harder than it needs to be. By moving non-essential items into storage, you create breathing room at home.

You can safely store away summer clothes and linen while keeping your winter essentials within easy reach. For families with young children, storage is also a great way to manage growing wardrobes. Hand-me-downs can be boxed, labelled, and stored for the next child neatly and out of the way.

Winter can be a slower season for some businesses, especially those in trades, events, or outdoor services. If you're scaling back operations for the season, a storage unit gives you a secure place to house tools, promotional material, or excess stock without paying commercial rent for unused space.

Our local storage facility staff are also just a phone call away to help you decide. Contact us now For personalised service and deals on storage and packaging at one of our 4 Locations. Get a Quote

For handy tips on winterizing your home, Read: Is Your Home Ready For Winter?
www.kiwiselfstorage.co.nz...

Follow the link to find out more and get a quote to make space this winter.
www.kiwiselfstorage.co.nz...
Call: 09 525 7233
Drop in for a tour:
40 Cawley St, Ellerslie

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.4% Complete
  • 20.6% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.6% Complete
  • 68.9% Nah - not for me
    68.9% Complete
412 votes
11 days ago

Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.

We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?

Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.

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🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
  • 85.1% Same!
    85.1% Complete
  • 14.9% Would have liked to try something different
    14.9% Complete
565 votes
16 hours ago

We are open NEW YEARS EVE AND NEW YEARS DAY!!!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Panmure

Hello Neighbours,

Yes, you read that right, we are open on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday 31st December 2025. And New Year’s Day Thursday 1st January 2026at our normal trading hours of 9am to 5pm.

Hope to see you all then.