Point Chevalier, Auckland

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Award – Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau!

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

This is a great way to celebrate our seniors who are leaving an amazing legacy for future generations. Let’s give a shoutout to those who have made a positive contribution to Aotearoa later in life, and who are still actively making the world around them a better place, following their careers in… View moreThis is a great way to celebrate our seniors who are leaving an amazing legacy for future generations. Let’s give a shoutout to those who have made a positive contribution to Aotearoa later in life, and who are still actively making the world around them a better place, following their careers in any service, sector or field.

Take a moment to nominate the deserving individuals in your life who are making a difference every day, either in our villages or in the wider community.

Follow the link below, and let’s make their stories known!

Assorted Blank Discs See Description - Make an offer and they are yours.

Ross from Avondale

Make an offer and they are yours.

4 x DVD+R Lightscribe
4 x DVD+R Double Layer Imation
50 x DVD-R Printable Verbatim
11 x CD-R Printable Verbatim
19 x DVD+R Printable Verbatim

Negotiable

French Style Iron Wall Shelf - silver

Julia from Westmere

High build quality, very sturdy, heavy frame.
Metal has been recoated in a textured metallic Hammerite finish. In very good condition.
Has four shelves and can be hung either way up.
Second shelf down has rubber grips.
The metal frame comes with a set of wooden boards a set of aerated concrete … View moreHigh build quality, very sturdy, heavy frame.
Metal has been recoated in a textured metallic Hammerite finish. In very good condition.
Has four shelves and can be hung either way up.
Second shelf down has rubber grips.
The metal frame comes with a set of wooden boards a set of aerated concrete (AAC) blocks for an alternative look.

Dimensions:
H:1500
W:595
D:350.
Pick up Westmere.

Price: $345

QUIZ NIGHT TONIGHT

Dan from Point Chevalier

Quiz night tonight at Nomad Point Chevalier.
30% off all mains tonight for Quizzers!!!
Bookings essential, kick off at 7pm...
See you there.

Large Cane Pet Bed

Ross from Avondale

If you make an offer this could be yours.
Would suit a cat or a small dog.
Made of sturdy cane.
Approximate dimensions Width 750mm Depth 590mm Height 200mm at the back, 100mm at the front.

Price: $50

15 Years of GrabOne... Here’s $15 Just for You!

GrabOne

For 15 years, GrabOne has helped Kiwis save on everything from local experiences to relaxing getaways around New Zealand and beyond. With over 500,000 customers since 2010, we’re proud to have brought families, friends, and communities closer through fun things to do and places to explore.

To … View moreFor 15 years, GrabOne has helped Kiwis save on everything from local experiences to relaxing getaways around New Zealand and beyond. With over 500,000 customers since 2010, we’re proud to have brought families, friends, and communities closer through fun things to do and places to explore.

To celebrate this milestone, we’re giving Neighbourly readers $15 off their next purchase on the GrabOne website. Minimum spend $75.

Discover limited daily deals, flash sales with unbeatable prices, and activities in your own backyard. Plus, keep an eye out for 15 special giveaways happening across our social pages this month.

Thanks for supporting GrabOne over the years. Here’s to even more great experiences to come!
Valid till 31st August 2025 use code NEIGHBOURLY at checkout. Find out more

Garland lights

Baptist from Avondale

10 battery powered decorative light up garland. great for parties and celebrations. no plug point needed.
185 cm aprox.
Imported into UK with high standards

Price: $14

Alligator chopper

Baptist from Avondale

Fast-chops in seconds in one simple action Safe-no risk of cutting your finger during normal use Hygienic-dishwasher-safe and easy to clean The Alligator design-robust and ingenious The Alligator is designed with a lattice of 28 intersecting, extremely sharp stainless steel blades. Mounted in… View moreFast-chops in seconds in one simple action Safe-no risk of cutting your finger during normal use Hygienic-dishwasher-safe and easy to clean The Alligator design-robust and ingenious The Alligator is designed with a lattice of 28 intersecting, extremely sharp stainless steel blades. Mounted in a frame that forms the integral upper half of the cutter, the sharp edges move downwards in one simple pressing action. The blades never come into contact with the base plate or your fingers so the blades remain both sharp and safe to use.

Price: $25

Blank CDs and DVDs

Baptist from Avondale

16 CDs, 11 DVDs, blank writable

Price: $8

Poll: As an island nation, are we doing enough to protect our oceans?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The island nation of New Zealand claims guardianship over a vast ocean territory. In fact, our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) spans 15 times our land area. Despite this, less than 1% of our ocean is highly protected.

Sheridan Waitai, member of One Oceania, argues that New Zealand is failing its … View moreThe island nation of New Zealand claims guardianship over a vast ocean territory. In fact, our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) spans 15 times our land area. Despite this, less than 1% of our ocean is highly protected.

Sheridan Waitai, member of One Oceania, argues that New Zealand is failing its obligations, and our failure is being noticed internationally.

Sheridan and others argue that the health of our oceans is declining as they face climate change, overfishing, and pollution. While other nations are championing ocean protection, New Zealand has been quiet on this topic.

We want to know: Are we meeting our responsibilities in the management of our blue territory?

As an island nation, are we doing enough to protect our oceans?

• No - we can do more.
• Yes - we are meeting our obligations.
• It is a global problem, not just ours.
• Maybe. I dont really have an opinion.
• Other - share below!

Vote View Results

• 66.5% No - we can do more.
  66.5% Complete
• 5% Yes - we are meeting our obligations.
  5% Complete
• 25.6% It is a global problem, not just ours.
  25.6% Complete
• 2.6% Maybe. I dont really have an opinion.
  2.6% Complete
• 0.2% Other - share below!
  0.2% Complete

1254 votes

Bright Spots is back - and it's better!

Resene

We're looking for your most colourful photos! Resene ColorShops and Neighbourly have teamed up again this winter to bring you Bright Spots, a celebration of the colourful spaces and places in your life.

But this year it's a little different!

This year we're calling on … View moreWe're looking for your most colourful photos! Resene ColorShops and Neighbourly have teamed up again this winter to bring you Bright Spots, a celebration of the colourful spaces and places in your life.

But this year it's a little different!

This year we're calling on Neighbourly members to share photos wherever there's a bright spot that brings you joy - whether it's in the office, at your home or when you're out and about in your neighbourhood. If it brings a smile to your face we'd love to see it.

Share a photo that brings a little colour to your day and you could win one of ten prize packages valued at $500 (including a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene gift card). Share a pic now

Ancestor Intelligence: Using AI for Family History with Fiona Brooker

Seonaid from Mount Albert

Auckland Family History Expo

Join us on Friday 8 August to Sunday 10 August 2025 at the Fickling Convention Centre , 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings, Auckland

PRE-EXPO AI WORKSHOP
• Friday 8 August 1pm-4pm: Pre-Expo AI Workshop $40 per person - Ancestors Intelligence - Using AI for Family … View moreAuckland Family History Expo

Join us on Friday 8 August to Sunday 10 August 2025 at the Fickling Convention Centre , 546 Mt Albert Rd, Three Kings, Auckland

PRE-EXPO AI WORKSHOP
• Friday 8 August 1pm-4pm: Pre-Expo AI Workshop $40 per person - Ancestors Intelligence - Using AI for Family History with Fiona Brooker
Discover how artificial intelligence can support your family history research. In this hands-on session with genealogist Fiona Brooker, learn how to use AI tools to analyse documents, organise your research, and turn your findings into compelling family stories. Bring your laptop along.

BOOK NOW. Limited spaces
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Choice News Tuesday: Kākāpō will be getting busy in 2026!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

The kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!

How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. … View moreThe kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!

How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. Because we can anticipate rimu mast events, and kākāpō love rimu fruit, we can predict kākāpō breeding activity.

Since there are only 242 kākāpō today, this bumper season is important.

This positive outlook on population numbers is especially exciting since, due to the mahi of conservationists, the kākāpō have completed their first season on the North island (at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari). The booming of the kākāpō has not been heard on the North Island of Aotearoa for over a century!

Read more about Aotearoa's flightless parrot and their nesting plans.

We hope this news brings a smile!

Village pooch Maggie provides pet therapy for fellow residents

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

Moving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.

The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into… View moreMoving into William Sanders Village provided Graham and Karrin Byrnes with the perfect chance to give back to a community that was right on their doorstep, with beloved pet Maggie being the key to their success.

The couple heard about the St John therapy pets programme not long after moving into Ryman Healthcare’s Devonport village in 2021, and now take Maggie to visit residents in the village care centre three times a week.

Click read more to read about Maggie's pawsome work.

Auckland Plein Air Group Paints Alberton

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

A unique exhibition will be held in Alberton 10-31 Aug 2025. Members of the Auckland Plein Air Group will be displaying artworks of the interior and exterior of the historic house. This will be the first time that such a theme has featured a heritage house in New Zealand. Work shown painted by … View moreA unique exhibition will be held in Alberton 10-31 Aug 2025. Members of the Auckland Plein Air Group will be displaying artworks of the interior and exterior of the historic house. This will be the first time that such a theme has featured a heritage house in New Zealand. Work shown painted by Graham Downs. Opening hours: Wed-Sun 1030am-4pm.