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As the year comes to a close, Te Whatu Stardome invites you to The Year in Space 2025 — our annual full-dome journey through the most exciting astronomical and space-exploration moments of the past twelve months.
Catch up on the biggest stories from across the cosmos: the latest updates on … View moreAs the year comes to a close, Te Whatu Stardome invites you to The Year in Space 2025 — our annual full-dome journey through the most exciting astronomical and space-exploration moments of the past twelve months.
Catch up on the biggest stories from across the cosmos: the latest updates on Artemis, new Moon landings, dramatic Starship test flights, fresh discoveries on Mars, and even a few intriguing interstellar visitors.
You’ll also experience breathtaking new images released this year by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the James Webb Space Telescope, along with standout entries from the New Zealand Astrophotographer of the Year Awards — offering a uniquely Aotearoa perspective of our night sky.
Join us for a spectacular look back at the year’s most unforgettable cosmic moments.
Bookings essential. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for shows. Late entry into the planetarium is not possible once the show has started.
Free for annual pass holders.
Aimed at age 10+. Rated G.
Book now: www.stardome.org.nz...
Kiwis have always had a soft spot for our animal friends. With so many unique and quirky birds and marine species calling Aotearoa home, it’s only natural that we feel a deep drive to protect them 🐧🦭
These days, we’re getting pretty creative about how we do it too. The latest idea? You… View moreKiwis have always had a soft spot for our animal friends. With so many unique and quirky birds and marine species calling Aotearoa home, it’s only natural that we feel a deep drive to protect them 🐧🦭
These days, we’re getting pretty creative about how we do it too. The latest idea? You can actually buy a symbolic piece of one of New Zealand’s most remote islands as part of the Auckland Island Restoration Project.
If you had a bit of spare cash, would you 'buy' into the project?
And maybe the bigger question — should we be looking at doing the same kind of thing for wildlife refuges on our main islands too?
A number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your … View moreA number of banks are reporting scam calls where actors are impersonating bank staff and are soliciting information from business customers.
Be cautious of any unexpected contact and only use verified banking channels.
Important security reminder:
⚠️ Your bank will never ask for your login details – including your username and passwords – by email or phone.
⚠️ Your bank will never send direct links to log in to online banking platforms via email or SMS.
⚠️ Your bank does not need to know your full credit card number and CVV number (they already know these details!)
⚠️ Your bank will never ask you to download software or remotely access your device.
Sweetpea Garden Display – Plants for Sale - Cut Flowers - Vintage Garden Tools – Food – Coffee – Activities – Historic Pressed Plant Exhibition and Demonstration
The orchard garden will be in full bloom with a specially planted display of sweet peas, and a wide range of stallholders … View moreSweetpea Garden Display – Plants for Sale - Cut Flowers - Vintage Garden Tools – Food – Coffee – Activities – Historic Pressed Plant Exhibition and Demonstration
The orchard garden will be in full bloom with a specially planted display of sweet peas, and a wide range of stallholders will be on site selling perennials, sweet peas, shrubs, climbers, grasses, heritage roses, natives, cut flowers, as well as vintage garden tools, flowerpots, and much more. Members of the botany team from Auckland Museum will be demonstrating how you can press your own plants.
Highwic house and the retail shop will also be open to visit, including a very special opportunity to view a display of pressed ferns and plants from the 1800s, brought out from the collection especially for the event. Also on display will be a personal collection of vintage watering cans.
Get creative and bring along a wonky vegetable creature, or make one on the day, for the 'Wonky Vegetable Creature Competition'.
See event page for more info.
Hi. I'm looking for a midi controller keyboard if anyone has one as a surplus to give away & not needing it as I'm wanting to learn to make music with it using a DAW, would be greatly appreciated and must be in working condition, please. Thx. 0221613494 Text me please if you have … View moreHi. I'm looking for a midi controller keyboard if anyone has one as a surplus to give away & not needing it as I'm wanting to learn to make music with it using a DAW, would be greatly appreciated and must be in working condition, please. Thx. 0221613494 Text me please if you have one.
Selling 1.5 kg pack of Miele dishwasher salt. Bought online recently for $21 (including shipping), but couldn’t use it with my Vogue dishwasher because it lacks a salt compartment.
The salt has been transferred from the original pack into a clean container, but it’s otherwise unused. Selling… View moreSelling 1.5 kg pack of Miele dishwasher salt. Bought online recently for $21 (including shipping), but couldn’t use it with my Vogue dishwasher because it lacks a salt compartment.
The salt has been transferred from the original pack into a clean container, but it’s otherwise unused. Selling to recover some of the cost.
Ref: Order receipt attached
Paint it Orange - Arthritis - 1st - 29th November 2025
Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
We’re delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time we’ve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Reader’s Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealanders’ … View moreWe’re delighted to have been awarded silver in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards.
This is the eighth time we’ve been honoured in these awards since they began in 2015.
Each year, Reader’s Digest conducts the Quality Service Awards survey to discover New Zealanders’ attitudes towards services from business across various industries.
Companies are assessed based on five pillars: personalisation, understanding, simplicity, satisfaction and consistency.
This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication and excellence that our teams strive for every day in our villages to deliver exceptional service standards.
Thank you to our amazing teams and to all those who took the time to complete the surveys!
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Strawberry Fair this weekend and to the many volunteers who made the day such a success. 🍓 It was a wonderful day filled with friendship, fun, fabulous food and great bargains. See you again next year – same time, same place (the second Saturday of … View moreThank you to everyone who joined us at the Strawberry Fair this weekend and to the many volunteers who made the day such a success. 🍓 It was a wonderful day filled with friendship, fun, fabulous food and great bargains. See you again next year – same time, same place (the second Saturday of November). 😊
With Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, we’re on the hunt for NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree!
Whether it’s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading… View moreWith Christmas fast approaching and trees beginning to twinkle in homes across New Zealand, we’re on the hunt for NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree!
Whether it’s bursting with colour, elegantly minimal, or filled with sentimental touches from years past, we want to see how Kiwis are spreading Christmas magic this season.
And now for the showstopper... 🌟
One tree will rise above them all, capturing the most public votes and the title of NZ’s Most Loved Christmas Tree 2025, along with the iPhone 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange, this year’s ultimate Christmas prize. 🎁🎄
To spread the cheer even further, four lucky trees will be chosen as Santa’s Lucky Trees, each receiving a $200 Space General Gift Voucher, the perfect way to add extra sparkle this season. 🎅🎁
Need a tree first? Explore our beautiful range here and start your Christmas magic!
📅 Public voting opens: 10 November 2025
⏳ Entries close: 17 December 2025
🎄 Winners unwrapped before Christmas — so strike a pose and share your festive masterpiece!
New show alert! Big Wave: No Room for Error
Submerge yourself in Tahiti’s most iconic and challenging wave — Teahupo’o. Experience the thrill of Earth’s most treacherous surf breaks as award-winning photographer and filmmaker Bo Bridges captures the fine line between triumph and … View moreNew show alert! Big Wave: No Room for Error
Submerge yourself in Tahiti’s most iconic and challenging wave — Teahupo’o. Experience the thrill of Earth’s most treacherous surf breaks as award-winning photographer and filmmaker Bo Bridges captures the fine line between triumph and destruction in this 60-minute documentary.
Book now at www.stardome.org.nz...
Or maybe you’re caring for someone who is. Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ invites you to join them and local specialists for a patient information evening at Auckland Grammer School,Thursday 13 November. Learn how new therapies, technologies, and innovations are improving outcomes and quality of … View moreOr maybe you’re caring for someone who is. Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ invites you to join them and local specialists for a patient information evening at Auckland Grammer School,Thursday 13 November. Learn how new therapies, technologies, and innovations are improving outcomes and quality of life for men living with advanced prostate cancer.
FREE Entry. Registration required.
For patients, families, whānau, carers, and health professionals.
No signal? No sound? No clue what’s wrong?
We’re your go-to techs for:
🔧 TV troubleshooting
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📞 Message us now to book your fix!… View moreNo signal? No sound? No clue what’s wrong?
We’re your go-to techs for:
🔧 TV troubleshooting
✨ Fast response. Friendly service. Flawless results.
📍 Auckland-based | 🚗 We come to you!
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0220746441
Red Cross Onehunga now have a sale on womens clothes.
$1 and $3 from our sale racks.
We also have a $1 sale table which is full of single plates, cups & glasses.
Pop in and see us soon
Red Cross Onehunga
200, Onehunga Mall,… View moreRed Cross Onehunga now have a sale on womens clothes.
$1 and $3 from our sale racks.
We also have a $1 sale table which is full of single plates, cups & glasses.
Pop in and see us soon
Red Cross Onehunga
200, Onehunga Mall,
Auckland
📞 09-622-1565
Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm
Sun 10am to 5pm
Create a stunning traditional Christmas wreath to kick start your festive season.
Florist Chikako Shiraki, from White Tree Floral Design, will help you make a stunning traditional Christmas wreath to kick start your festive season. Carefully crafted using traditional mixed foliage, your wreath … View moreCreate a stunning traditional Christmas wreath to kick start your festive season.
Florist Chikako Shiraki, from White Tree Floral Design, will help you make a stunning traditional Christmas wreath to kick start your festive season. Carefully crafted using traditional mixed foliage, your wreath will take centre stage at home.
All materials will be provided for fun and creative afternoon workshop held in the Highwic Billiard House.
Places are very limited and bookings essential.
A 10% discount is available to Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Members – contact Highwic directly to book. highwic@heritage.org.nz
Secure your spot today!
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