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Looking for something active and exciting for the kids these school holidays? Join our Netball Holiday Programme NEXT WEEK at Windmill Park β a great way to learn new skills, make friends, and have heaps of fun on court!
All skill levels welcome β just bring your energy and a smile! π
… View moreLooking for something active and exciting for the kids these school holidays? Join our Netball Holiday Programme NEXT WEEK at Windmill Park β a great way to learn new skills, make friends, and have heaps of fun on court!
All skill levels welcome β just bring your energy and a smile! π
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Limited spots available β register now!
Heavy rain is pummelling parts of the country, causing widespread travel disruption, flooding and evacuations.
The top of the South Island is bearing the brunt of the rain, with state of emergencies issued as a result of significant rainfall. Dozens of homes have been evacuated due to rising … View moreHeavy rain is pummelling parts of the country, causing widespread travel disruption, flooding and evacuations.
The top of the South Island is bearing the brunt of the rain, with state of emergencies issued as a result of significant rainfall. Dozens of homes have been evacuated due to rising floodwaters.
Fire and Emergency said it has responded to 31 calls, with crews rescuing people trapped in vehicles, assisting with evacuations and pumping water from flooded homes.
Meanwhile, Auckland has been hit by severe thunderstorms and torrential rain.
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State of emergencies declared
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A state of emergency has been declared for the Nelson Tasman region as a result of severe weather and evacuations.
Tasman District Council said the declaration will allow agencies to rapidly respond, with slips and flooding across the region and further rain forecast.
People are being evacuated in Brightwater and Upper Moutere and residents in Riwaka might need to leave.
A local state of emergency is also in place for part of Marlborough, where 60 households in Spring Creek near Blenheim were ordered to evacuate because of fears a Wairau River stopbank might not hold.
Fire and Emergency (FENZ) has activated its Local Coordination Centre in Nelson to coordinate its response activities across the whole top of the South area.
Weather warnings and watches
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MetService has issued several severe weather warnings and watches across the country.
A red severe thunderstorm warning is in place for western Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua.
Earlier parts of Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty were under a severe thunderstorm warning, however this has been lifted.
Meanwhile, a heavy snow watch has been issued for Central Otago, Southland north of Lumsden, also inland Dunedin and Clutha until noon Saturday.
Orange heavy rain warnings:
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Bay of Plenty: 9am to midnight Friday
Gisborne/Tairawhiti about and north of Ruatoria: 5pm Friday to 2am Saturday
Dunedin: 9pm Friday to 6pm Saturday
Clutha: 9pm Friday to 6pm Saturday
Heavy rain watches:
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Nelson and Tasman Districts from Motueka to SH 6, including Nelson Lakes: 9am to noon Friday
North Otago: 3pm Friday to 3am Saturday
Southland about and east of Mossburn: midnight Friday to 3pm Saturday
Coromandel Peninsula: 9am to 5pm Friday
Waikato: 9am to 5pm Friday
TaupΕ and northern Taihape: 9am to 5pm Friday
Taranaki, apart from Taranaki Maunga: 9am to 2pm Friday
Road closures
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The top of the South Island is cut off at the moment with a number of state highways closed.
NZ Transport Agency is warning drivers to be prepared for wet weather driving and to take extra care on the roads.
FENZ Steve Trigg warned people not to drive through floodwater and to respect all "road closed" signs.
"It's impossible to judge the depth of the water, so when people become stranded they are in danger of drowning."
Here is a list of the highways closed:
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SH6 is closed between Havelock and Hira, and Kohatu and Richmond
SH60 is closed between Richmond and Collingwood
SH63 is colsed from Anglesea Street to St Arnaud
SH6 in lower Buller is closed from Gorge to Inanghua
Roads closed in Marlborough include:
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Queen Charlotte Drive is closed at the Havelock end
Ronga Road is closed from the SH6 intersection, closing access to French Pass and Tennyson Inlet
New Renwick Road is closed between Fairhall School and Dog Point Road
Jacksons Road Ford is closed
All Spring Creek roads are closed from SH1 through to the corner of Thomas and Neils Road
Flights affected
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Dozens of domestic flights bound for or departing from Auckland Airport have been cancelled or delayed due to severe weather conditions.
Auckland Airport said 21 flights have been cancelled and 11 flights have been delayed.
It said the weather is mostly impacting flights to or from regional destinations.
The airport also confirmed that a China Eastern Airlines flight from Hangzhou to Auckland has been diverted to Christchurch due to the unsettled weather conditions. China Eastern Airlines also confirmed the diversion.
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From July 2025, access to Te Onewa PΔ at Stokes Point Reserve will be closed until early 2026 due to essential maintenance on the underside of SH1 Auckland Harbour Bridge. Visit the NZTA website to find out how you might be affected.
Safer Plates tomorrow at Woolworths Blockhouse Bay - Cancelled
Get the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with … View moreGet the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.
We'll be out in the community for you to get to know the project as Mill Road Stage 1 moves towards construction.
In this stage, we will increase the capacity of Mill Road to a 4-lane corridor between Manukau and Alfriston, allowing for faster, more efficient and resilient journeys … View moreWe'll be out in the community for you to get to know the project as Mill Road Stage 1 moves towards construction.
In this stage, we will increase the capacity of Mill Road to a 4-lane corridor between Manukau and Alfriston, allowing for faster, more efficient and resilient journeys connecting local communities. Weβre also improving safety with upgraded intersections across urban and rural areas.
NZTA Mill Road Community Engagement
You can do lots of things at a bank branch, but depositing cash into another personβs account is probably not one of them.
A spokesperson for New Zealandβs biggest bank, ANZ, said it stopped accepting over-the-counter deposits into someone elseβs account last year.
βYou can still deposit … View moreYou can do lots of things at a bank branch, but depositing cash into another personβs account is probably not one of them.
A spokesperson for New Zealandβs biggest bank, ANZ, said it stopped accepting over-the-counter deposits into someone elseβs account last year.
βYou can still deposit cash into your own account over the counter or any ANZ accounts you are a signatory on, including business accounts.
βA customer who wants to make payments to another person can deposit the cash into their own account and then transfer the money electronically.
βAn ANZ cardholder can also deposit cash into an ANZ ATM, which has the deposit function β a smart ATM. All ANZ NZ branches have at least one smart ATM.β
He said, at a smart ATM, a customer could also put money into another ANZ account.
Westpac said it also did not allow deposits into other accounts.
βSimilar to most other banks, only personal account owners or authorised related-party signatories can make over-the-counter cash deposits into their own accounts.
βWe also accept over-the-counter cash deposits from non-personal entities, such as organisations or clubs, although the depositor must also supply their full name and telephone number.
βFrom June 30, 2025, people will need a Westpac card when depositing cash into a Westpac personal account β their own or someone elseβs β at our ATMs. There is no change for non-personal entities.β
ASB said its own customers could make deposits into other customersβ accounts. People who were not ASB customers could too, if they met ID requirements.
Financial coach Shula Newland said this seemed weird to some people.
βLegal tender canβt be banked into someoneβs account to pay for something,β she said. βIn my own personal experience, it now means, if someone wants to pay me in cash, I now have the chore of going down to the bank to have to bank it myself.β
Newland said moving away from cash meant everything could be tracked much more easily.
New Zealand Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont said banks were required to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act (AML), which could make accepting deposits difficult.
βThe law aims to stop people trying to disguise the origin of criminal profits, such as drug trafficking or fraud,β he said. βUnder the law, there are rules about verifying the source of the funds, and the identity of the person paying and the recipient.
βIn cases where you would like to make a cash payment at your branch to an account in another bank, your bank may not be able to comply with these rules.
βYour bank may be able to suggest other ways you could make the payment.β
Banking expert Claire Matthews said that should not be a reason to stop accepting them.
βI would have thought it would just be a flag that meant an explanation is required and only for large amounts.β
The change appears to be because of the work involved for branch staff in accepting a deposit.
ANZ said it was not about AML so much as responding to changing customer behaviour.
βMore people are choosing to do their banking online or through our GoMoney app, with less than 1% of banking transactions now made in person.β
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We have two very exciting trip days planned for our MULTIactivity programme these holidays that you don't want to miss out onπ
Catch a ride with us at the Skate Park in week 1πΉ
Get a private group lesson on how to roll in style, then have fun free time to try out your new tricks, on … View moreWe have two very exciting trip days planned for our MULTIactivity programme these holidays that you don't want to miss out onπ
Catch a ride with us at the Skate Park in week 1πΉ
Get a private group lesson on how to roll in style, then have fun free time to try out your new tricks, on your choice of wheelsπΌπΉπ΄ββ
Week 2, we're on our way to the cinemas to watch the latest blockbuster hitπ
Secure your child's spot today!
Planning a move or preparing to put items into storage? Donβt start without the right supplies. At Kiwi Self Storageβs Box Shop, youβll find everything you need to pack efficiently, protect your belongings, and make your move smooth and stress-free.
Whether you're relocating across … View morePlanning a move or preparing to put items into storage? Donβt start without the right supplies. At Kiwi Self Storageβs Box Shop, youβll find everything you need to pack efficiently, protect your belongings, and make your move smooth and stress-free.
Whether you're relocating across town, downsizing, or decluttering for renovation, our Box Shop is your one-stop destination for quality moving and storage materialsβavailable at all our Auckland and Wellington locations. mtroskillshop.kiwiselfstorage.co.nz...
𧳠Everything You Need in One Place
No more running around hardware stores or supermarkets for flimsy boxes or mismatched supplies. The Kiwi Self Storage Box Shop offers a full range of professional-grade materials including:
β’ Standard & tea chest boxes β durable and stackable
β’ Wardrobe cartons β move clothing without creasing
β’ Port-a-robes β ideal for longer-term garment storage
β’ Bubble wrap & furniture covers β protect your valuables from damage
β’ Packing tape, dispensers & markers β for fast, efficient sealing and labelling
β’ Mattress & lounge protectors β keep dust and moisture out
All products are designed for durability and long-term use in self-storage units. Whether youβre packing a few boxes or an entire household, youβll find the right solution here.
π¦ Easy Starter Packs
Not sure what you need? The Box Shop takes out the guesswork with pre-bundled starter packs:
β’ Small Moving Pack β great for studio apartments or single rooms
β’ Medium & Large Moving Packs β ideal for 2β3 bedroom homes
β’ Office and Archive Packs β perfect for business relocations or document storage
Each pack includes boxes, tape, wrap, and markersβeverything bundled together to save you time and money. Just pick up from your nearest Kiwi Self Storage facility or order online for click & collect convenience.
π‘ Why Pack with Kiwi Self Storage?
β’ Stronger materials: Our boxes are built for stacking, loading, and long-term protection.
β’ Tailored advice: Talk to on-site managers about what youβll need based on your storage size or move.
β’ Packing support: Get guidance on how to wrap delicate items, stack boxes safely, and reduce damage risk.
β’ Storage synergy: Planning to store? Combine your packing materials with a secure storage unit, all in one place.
We stock the same professional packing gear used by trusted moversβso your items are packed the right way from day one.
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Pack Smart. Store Safe.
More people are searching for trustworthy, local solutions for moving and storage. Kiwi Self Storage and the Box Shop deliver bothβpremium materials, expert guidance, and friendly service, all from a Kiwi-owned provider.
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π― Ready to Move or Store? Start with the Box Shop
π Visit your nearest Kiwi Self Storage location in Auckland or Wellington - mtroskillshop.kiwiselfstorage.co.nz...
π Order online and Click & Collect your starter pack
π¬ Speak with our team for expert packing tips
π Combine packing supplies with a secure storage unit onsite
π¦ Go to mtroskillshop.kiwiselfstorage.co.nz... now to explore what you needβand get packing the smart way.
Kiwi Self Storage Box Shop β Helping Kiwis Move, Store, and Protect What Matters.
Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library School Holiday Programmes
Albany Village Library
Avondale Library
Birkenhead Library
Central City Library
Devonport Library
… View moreStuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library School Holiday Programmes
Albany Village Library
Avondale Library
Birkenhead Library
Central City Library
Devonport Library
East Coast Bays Library
Epsom Library
Glen Eden Library
Glenfield Library
Grey Lynn Library
Highland Park library
Kumeu Library
Mount Albert Library
Mt Roskill Library
Northcote Library
Onehunga Community Library
Εrewa Library
Pakuranga Community Library
Papakura, Sir Edmund Hillary Library
St Heliers Library
Waiheke Island Library
WaitΔkere Central Library
Warkworth Library
Wellsford Library
WhangaparΔoa Library
Out and About in Auckland
Auckland: Auckland Parks Holiday Programs
Auckland Botanic Garden: Frosty Foliage Art at Auckland Botanic Gardens
City Centre: Aotea Ice Rink
City Centre: Maritime Museum
Henderson, Corban Estate Art Centre: Matariki Mera (Matariki Mail)
Manurewa, Nathan Homestead: Pukepuke school holiday programme
Pakuranga Community Library: Matariki WhetΕ« Silent Disco Maze with Papaya Stories
St Heliers, Dingle Dell Reserve: Guided Night Walk at Dingle Dell Reserve
Sunnynook, Lyford Reserve: Discover Lyford Reserve
Torbay, Awaruku Reserve: Junior Ranger Explorer Walk
Western Springs, Auckland Zoo: Dinosaur Lights
Western Springs, MOTAT: HautΕ« Aunoa Autopilot and Holiday Experience
Know of any other activities our tamariki can engage in? Post them below for your neighbours to see!
This is a Bosch MUM5 Scale Food Processor & Mixer Set, purchased directly from Europe as this high-quality model is not available in stores in New Zealand. Itβs in perfect working condition and has been very well cared for β only lightly used and includes all original accessories.
π§ … View moreThis is a Bosch MUM5 Scale Food Processor & Mixer Set, purchased directly from Europe as this high-quality model is not available in stores in New Zealand. Itβs in perfect working condition and has been very well cared for β only lightly used and includes all original accessories.
π§ Whatβs Included:
* Bosch MUM5 kitchen machine with built-in scale and timer
* Stainless steel mixing bowl with splash guard
* Blender jug
* Slicer/shredder attachment
* 4 slicing & grating discs (all still in protective packaging)
* Kneading hook, beating whisk, and stirring whisk
* Disc storage case
* Instruction manual
(Not in the original packing, but all parts will be carefully packed for pick up)
π‘ Features:
1000W powerful motor β great for dough, batters, smoothies, and more
Integrated weighing scale (no need for separate scales!)
7 speed settings for precision
Easy-clean design and dishwasher-safe parts
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Condition:
Everything is in excellent condition β fully tested, clean, and ready to use.
π¦ Why Iβm Selling:
I am downsizing my kitchen setup.
πLocation: Auckland, Mt Roskill
π Pickup only.
Free Dryer - goes well.
No problems.
No longer required
Location: Sandringham
Picking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a … View morePicking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a home for rescues, helping them find forever homes.
Here's a few words from Alyssa and Nate, the founders of Catap Cafe: "Weβre stoked to have won the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards! Weβre so grateful to our community for the nominations, votes and ongoing support and weβre super proud of what Catnap means to people. Having this recognition means a lot to us."
A huge congratulations to the Catnap team - and a big thank you to every Neighbourly member who made a nomination and voted in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero campaign!
Save the date! Join us for a 2-day sale on the 28th and 29th June. Come and pick up some beautiful winter knits designed to last a lifetime. Enjoy up to 80% off our wide range of possum merino and merino garments and accessories from NZ-made brands McDonald NZ, Standard Issue, and Royal Merino. … View moreSave the date! Join us for a 2-day sale on the 28th and 29th June. Come and pick up some beautiful winter knits designed to last a lifetime. Enjoy up to 80% off our wide range of possum merino and merino garments and accessories from NZ-made brands McDonald NZ, Standard Issue, and Royal Merino.
Located at 4B Lockhart Place, Mt Wellington.
10 am to 4 pm daily, see you there!
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you wonβt pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. Thatβs great … View moreAt Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you wonβt pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. Thatβs great financial certainty.
*Terms and conditions apply.
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