Somerville, Auckland

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1900 days ago

Missing French teen Eloi Rolland: Parents plead for information as son turns 19

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours. The parents of missing French teenager Eloi Rolland are pleading for information on his whereabouts on what is his first birthday since his disappearance.

Rolland should have been celebrating his 19th birthday surrounded by friends and family in France on Thursday, but he has not … View more
Hi neighbours. The parents of missing French teenager Eloi Rolland are pleading for information on his whereabouts on what is his first birthday since his disappearance.

Rolland should have been celebrating his 19th birthday surrounded by friends and family in France on Thursday, but he has not been seen or heard from since CCTV spotted him in West Auckland on March 7.

Rolland’s parents Thierry and Catherine Rolland, who have been unable to travel to New Zealand due to the coronavirus pandemic, posted a renewed call for information on West Auckland’s community Facebook pages.

Written as if it were coming from their son, the post read: “Today, Thursday, [I turn] 19 years old. But I am a missing person. My parents are looking for me, their heart is with me and [they] hope to find me safe and sound.
I am appealing for witnesses, if since my disappearance I have been seen or spoken to by anyone, please inform my family or the NZ Police [sic]."

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1896 days ago

First Rung is here: A podcast guide to getting on the property ladder

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi! I'm so excited to finally be sharing a project our team has been working on for a while now: First Rung, our first podcast!
First Rung is packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home - it also comes with a chance to win a … View more
Hi! I'm so excited to finally be sharing a project our team has been working on for a while now: First Rung, our first podcast!
First Rung is packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home - it also comes with a chance to win a $500 Resene prize pack.
Over six, bite sized episodes, we cover everything from saving that deposit, to sunset clauses, to how to get your newly purchased home ready to move into.
We'll also introduce you to ordinary Kiwis, just like you, who have navigated the choppy waters of home buying in NZ and made it onto that first rung - and pick their brains for how they did it.
We all know buying a home is one of the toughest, most daunting things we might ever do as adults, so it doesn't hurt to get some expert advice and support. That's what we wanted to give you with First Rung.
So give it a listen and let us know what you think - and be in to win that mint Resene prize pack. I can't enter and I'm well jealous!

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1897 days ago

Love cricket?

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

One month – one million cricket balls, let’s make it happen together! Sign up here to be part of Net a Million. Sign up now

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1897 days ago

Sleepwear soft fabric

Loreli from Bucklands Beach

a set of short sleeve top and a short (very good quality fabric)

Price: $25

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1897 days ago

28 pegs Laundry Hanger made of Aluminum alloy material (rust proof)

Loreli from Bucklands Beach

Drying socks, drying rack, drying rack, multi-clip function, cool clothespin, special hanging underwear, underwear, household stainless steel artifact
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Guaranteed to last years because of its durability and rust proof.

3 available stocks

Price: $25

1897 days ago

Running Sports Wireless Bluetooth Microphone Earphones BT 5.0

Viraf from Bucklands Beach

Running Sports Wireless Microphone Bluetooth Earphones BT 5.0

New Ergonomic Design with Oblique In-Ear Hook for better fit & sound quality

With Summer coming up, this would be a great fit for using when doing sports or runs...

Available in Red, Blue, Black & Light Green/Yellow

Model … View more
Running Sports Wireless Microphone Bluetooth Earphones BT 5.0

New Ergonomic Design with Oblique In-Ear Hook for better fit & sound quality

With Summer coming up, this would be a great fit for using when doing sports or runs...

Available in Red, Blue, Black & Light Green/Yellow

Model Number: 56S
Function: For Mobile Phone, Sport, For Routine Office Work, Common Headphone, Microphone, Voice control, Supports Music, Wireless Headphone, Portable, Hi-Fi Headphone
Communication: Wireless
Active Noise Cancellation: No
Support Apt-x: No
Sensitivity: 103±3dB
Support Memory Card: No
Line Length: 0.6m
Vocalism Principle: Dynamic
Plug Type: Wireless
Frequency Response Range: 20-20000Hz
Volume Control: Yes
Waterproof: No
Weight: 8g
Resistance: 16Ω
Connectors: USB
With Microphone: Yes
Control Button: Yes
Style: Ear Hook
Wireless Type: Bluetooth
Bluetooth Range: 10m
Battery Capacity: 75mAh
Music playing time: Approx. 6 hours
Charging time: Approx. 1-2 hours
Bluetooth Version: V5.0
Colour: Blue, Black, Red, Yellow / Light Green
Package Contents: 1* Earphone +1*Charging Cable +1*Ear Cap +1*Manual

Compatibility: iPhone, Samsung, HTC, LG, Xiaomi IOS/Android

Happy to drop off in Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Highland Park or Howick areas or can collect from Priestley Drive (after business hours on weekdays or anytime weekends).

Price: $20

1897 days ago

Colourful Apple Watch Straps

Viraf from Bucklands Beach

All Apple Watch Straps are currently available though these are selling out fast. Shipping $5 Parcel Post Tracked or $8 Courier within New Zealand. If Rural Add $3.50
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Happy to drop off in Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Highland Park or Howick areas or can collect from Priestley Drive (after … View more
All Apple Watch Straps are currently available though these are selling out fast. Shipping $5 Parcel Post Tracked or $8 Courier within New Zealand. If Rural Add $3.50
.

Happy to drop off in Pakuranga, Bucklands Beach, Highland Park or Howick areas or can collect from Priestley Drive (after business hours on weekdays or anytime weekends).

Compatible with Apple Watch 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. Available in sizes 38/40mm & 42/44mm.

MLT's are Silicone & NYL's are Nylons.

Great products and will definitely give your hand an amazing look and stylish feel :)

Price: $20

1898 days ago

Report illegal rubbish dumping

The Team from Auckland Council

If you see dumped rubbish, call us on 0800 NODUMP (0800 663 867) to report it.
Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000. Your waste is your responsibility.
You can:
• Take it to your nearest rubbish transfer station or community recycling centre (charges may apply).
• Donate items that are in … View more
If you see dumped rubbish, call us on 0800 NODUMP (0800 663 867) to report it.
Dumpers will be fined up to $30,000. Your waste is your responsibility.
You can:
• Take it to your nearest rubbish transfer station or community recycling centre (charges may apply).
• Donate items that are in good condition and could enjoy a ‘second life’ with someone else to your local charity store or reuse shop, during opening hours only.

For more info on how to dispose of unwanted items, visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Learn more

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1900 days ago

Celebrating International Day of Older Persons

Office for Seniors

Today is the International Day of Older Persons! It's an important day for everyone to recognize and say thank you to older people for their amazing contributions to the world, from mentoring and volunteering, to sharing experience, being in paid work and much more.

To acknowledge the … View more
Today is the International Day of Older Persons! It's an important day for everyone to recognize and say thank you to older people for their amazing contributions to the world, from mentoring and volunteering, to sharing experience, being in paid work and much more.

To acknowledge the occasion, we have just released our October SuperSeniors Newsletter, you can read it here: bit.ly...

The day is also special as it marks the start of the WHO’s Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020 to 2030, you can find out more about it here: bit.ly...

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1899 days ago

Have you recently decorated a home with Resene paints? If so, you could be a winner.

Resene

Resene and Your Home & Garden are on the lookout for the most stunning interior or exterior colour scheme created with Resene paints to be featured in Your Home & Garden magazine.

Monthly winners win $250 of Resene paint vouchers and the grand winner $5000 cash!

What we are looking … View more
Resene and Your Home & Garden are on the lookout for the most stunning interior or exterior colour scheme created with Resene paints to be featured in Your Home & Garden magazine.

Monthly winners win $250 of Resene paint vouchers and the grand winner $5000 cash!

What we are looking for:
Clever interior colours
Inventive paint projects
Exciting exterior paint
Entries are now open!

How to enter:
Email photos and a 200-word or more description of your space to yhg@bauermedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Colour Home’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used, and details of when your space was painted. Please credit anyone who assisted you in choosing your colours. The five finalists will each appear in Your Home and Garden, starting from the December issue. Every finalist will receive a $250 Resene voucher and a feature in the magazine, with the winner taking out the Resene Colour Home Awards and $5000 cash. An extended story on the winning home will feature in the June 2021 issue.

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1901 days ago

DRUM ROLL! Our 2021 Calendar Competition winners are in! 🤩

The Team from

We were blown away by the amazing entries we received for our 2021 Calendar Competition. We’ve now completed the very difficult judging process - we had well over 2000 entries which is incredible and by far the most we’ve ever received!
The calendars have been finalised, we have selected the … View more
We were blown away by the amazing entries we received for our 2021 Calendar Competition. We’ve now completed the very difficult judging process - we had well over 2000 entries which is incredible and by far the most we’ve ever received!
The calendars have been finalised, we have selected the winners, and are thrilled to say they are now available to PRE-ORDER!

Filled with incredible photos of pets across New Zealand, we are so happy with how the calendars look and now is your chance to get your paws on your copies early!

We are running pre-orders for a limited time only, so get your orders in NOW! We have three versions to buy: cat, dog and 'companions, great and small’!
You can pre-order yours here: www.spca.nz...

Thank you so much to everyone who submitted your beautiful pet photos. It made us so happy seeing how loved and happy so many animals in New Zealand are!

All pre-orders, as well as complimentary calendars for entrants, will be posted at the end of October / beginning of November!

Check out all of our winners on our website here: www.spca.nz...

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1899 days ago

Foodography Desserts

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Foodography Desserts 2020, a multi-course dessert tasting menu where participants created a series of fabulous desserts to shape, snap and upload on instagram.

The evening included updates on social media tips & tricks and there are winners as well. Here are some of the best shots.

1899 days ago

Create a stylish mini deck

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Use tongue and groove landscaping timber and fence palings to create a stylish mini deck finished in Resene Woodsman wood stain.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own

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