Onehunga, Auckland

Held Together – A Couple’s Retreat for Rest & Connection

Valentina from One Tree Hill

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 🌸

Lulu's Village Life

Logan Campbell Retirement Village

Many of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!

Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a … View moreMany of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!

Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a spin on the jetski with her own life jacket!

Click read more to learn about Lulu's village life.

Find your Candidates in the 2025 local elections

The Team from Auckland Council

Voting opens soon on Tuesday 9 Sept! 🗳️
You can now find out more about the people standing in your area — candidate profiles are live and ready to view.
👉 Take a look, learn about who’s running, and get informed before you choose who represents you.

Make It Yours: Create a Custom House Number Plaque with Resene Paints

The Team from Resene ColorShop Onehunga

Create a stylish house number plaque from a terracotta plant saucer and some Resene testpots – we show you how. Find out how to make and finish your own plaque with these easy step by step instructions.

Receive a skincare gift with your NZ House & Garden subscription this September

NZ House & Garden

Help your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!

Treat yourself to a … View moreHelp your skin feel naturally soft, hydrated, and visibly replenished this spring. For a limited time when you subscribe to NZ House & Garden for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive a FREE Ceramide Soufflé Fresh Hydration Cream from Antipodes - valued at $64!

Treat yourself to a beautiful magazine subscription and a self-care ritual, all in one.

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Lemon Season: Got any ideas?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and … View moreIt is lemon season - our trees are bursting and our gardens are covered in citrus peels ... what do you do with your excess lemons?

Share with your community your tips on:
🍋 Harvesting and storage
🍋 Creative uses: recipes, cleaning solutions, health benefits
🍋 Tree care and maintenance

Tea light candle holder - butterfly design

Amita from Ellerslie

Gots lots to sell. Butterfly dancing shadow looks eye catching n serene.
Tea light candle not included.

Price: $4

🏋️‍♀️ Help us exercise our brains!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
… View moreWe’ve worked our way through our usual batch of The Press puzzles … so now the Neighbourly Team are on the lookout for fresh challenges to keep our brains buzzing 🧠✨

We want to know: When you have a spare moment, what brain-boosting games, puzzles or activities do you reach for?
Inspire us in the comments below ...

Plasma can help treat someone’s liver failure

NZ Blood

The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in … View moreThe treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in need. But it’s in high demand.
Please help someone start their new life today.

Book now to donate, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325. Book to donate

Share your strawberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We will give away free copies of the November 2025 issue to readers whose strawberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy strawberry (dessert, salad, main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by September 15, 2025.

Beautiful Regency Fold-down table - 1 to 4 places - NZ made French polished, claw feet

Shery from Onehunga

Stunning - NZ Finest Craftsmanship
Walnut colur- Round Collapsible Table.

Regency SpaceSaver Dining Table in Mahogany, but colour is Modern Walnut

NOT NOW AVAILABLE IN NZ.

FINE FURNITURE - French Polished
… View moreStunning - NZ Finest Craftsmanship
Walnut colur- Round Collapsible Table.

Regency SpaceSaver Dining Table in Mahogany, but colour is Modern Walnut

NOT NOW AVAILABLE IN NZ.

FINE FURNITURE - French Polished
IDEAL FOR A COUPLE WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS VISITING

Value: The nearest available in NZ is: $6909 RRP - See Tillmans listing
www.tillmans.co.nz...

Cost $2350- HALF PRICE
NOBODY EVER REGRETS BUYING QUALITY

It is made from Mahogany, but it has been stained modern walnut colour- nice grain

Claw foot table, with brass antiqued ends
Beautiful turned pedestal base

AS NEW
Was purchased for an old ladies retirement village apartment, but she soon had to go to the serviced rooms area.
IDEAL FOR RETIREMENT VILLAGE ROOM/UNIT- Small for one or two people, and can expand for family meal.

- 2 leaves fold under and and a catch holds them
-To open, a wooden bar slides out
(See photos)
-Each leaf is 200 wide

SIZE
- round table is 1040 dia
- When folded down it is:
1040mm W x 650D x 730H
Legs are 600 apart

PICKUP- One Tree Hill

Price: $869

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Father’s Day Gifts

The Shop Manager from Red Cross Shop Onehunga

Father's Day gifts at the Red Cross Shop Onehunga!

📍 200 Onehunga Mall
📞 096221565

Mon-Sat: 9.00am to 5.00pm
Sun: 10.00am to 5.00pm

Keep yourself protected against Covid

Ministry of Health

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.

The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.

To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider. Find out more

Choice News Tuesday: We found a purrr-fect band-aid to stress

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Needing some ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) to calm your nerves? Visit an artificial purr-engine!

Use the sliders on the site to change whether the purr is a sleepy purr or an excited purr.

We hope this link brings a smile!

Free Yoga Nidra Sessions – Looking for Volunteers 🌸

Valentina from One Tree Hill

Hi Neighbours! 👋
I’ve recently completed my Yoga Nidra Teacher Training, and as part of my preparation for the final exam in mid-October, I need to practice guiding sessions once a week with a small group.
If you’ve ever been curious about Yoga Nidra, this is a wonderful opportunity to … View moreHi Neighbours! 👋
I’ve recently completed my Yoga Nidra Teacher Training, and as part of my preparation for the final exam in mid-October, I need to practice guiding sessions once a week with a small group.
If you’ve ever been curious about Yoga Nidra, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience it for free!

Yoga Nidra is a deeply relaxing guided meditation that:
🌿 Helps with anxiety, stress, and insomnia
🌙 Releases tension from body and mind
💫 Supports positive changes in your life

Session Details:
📍 Starting next week
📍 Thursday evenings (7:00–7:30 PM) or Sunday afternoons (time to arrange together)
📍 The location will depend on group size:
  ✔ If small, we can meet at my home in One Tree Hill
  ✔ If larger, I will arrange the Scout Hall in Panmure

The session itself is 30 minutes, but please allow around one hour including setting up and time for any questions.

No experience is needed — just bring a mat, a couple of pillows, and a blanket.

If you’re interested, please message me and let me know which day you would prefer – Thursday evening or Sunday afternoon.

Your help would be greatly appreciated, and I’d love to share this beautiful practice with you! 🙏