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We are looking for a plumber to fix a pipe outside our property in Marconi Place. The sooner the better.
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Looking for some simple ways to help reduce your energy use and lower your bill? Read on for some ideas you can put into action right now.
In the kitchen
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Let food cool down before putting it in the fridge or freezer to keep these appliances running at their best (2°C - 5°C for your… View moreLooking for some simple ways to help reduce your energy use and lower your bill? Read on for some ideas you can put into action right now.
In the kitchen
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Let food cool down before putting it in the fridge or freezer to keep these appliances running at their best (2°C - 5°C for your fridge, and -18°C for your freezer).
Keep fridge and oven doors closed as much as possible.
Use cold water when filling the jug or rinsing dishes.
Run your dishwasher only when it’s full.
Heating your home
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Stop cold air from coming in by closing your damper when you're not using your fire place. Also block gaps under windows and doors.
Put an extra blanket on your bed instead of using an electric blanket.
Try using a thermostat to control when your heaters come on.
Close your curtains just before dark to keep in the heat.
Use a dehumidifier to keep your house dry and make it easier to heat.
Bathroom & laundry
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Use a short, cold wash cycle when washing clothes.
Have showers instead of baths and try to keep them less than five minutes.
Dry your washing on a clothesline as often as possible.
Open a window when you’re showering to avoid moisture build up.
If you haven’t got one, look at installing a hot water cylinder wrap.
Lighting your home
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Replace traditional lightbulbs with LED bulbs.
Clean lights and lampshades to get maximum light.
Switch the lights off when you leave a room.
Forming energy efficient habits
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Switch off appliances at the wall. Standby mode uses power too!
Turn phone and laptop chargers off when your batteries are full.
Replace old appliances with ones that have a high-energy star rating.
Switch off your hot water if you’re away for more than two weeks.
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Red Cross Onehunga is bringing the Christmas joy to everyone.
Pop in and see our wonderful selection of Christmas goodies.
We still have our $1 clearance table full of single plates, glasses and mugs.
Last few days for our clearance.
Red Cross Onehunga
200 Onehunga Mall… View moreRed Cross Onehunga is bringing the Christmas joy to everyone.
Pop in and see our wonderful selection of Christmas goodies.
We still have our $1 clearance table full of single plates, glasses and mugs.
Last few days for our clearance.
Red Cross Onehunga
200 Onehunga Mall
Onehunga
📞 09-622-1565
Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm
Sun 10am to 5pm
Short on garden space? No worries. A tiered planter is ideal for small spaces and can be used for strawberries, herbs or salad greens. We finished ours in Resene Forest Green, Resene Green House, Resene Caper and Resene Red Berry. Find out how to create your own tiered planter with these easy step … View moreShort on garden space? No worries. A tiered planter is ideal for small spaces and can be used for strawberries, herbs or salad greens. We finished ours in Resene Forest Green, Resene Green House, Resene Caper and Resene Red Berry. Find out how to create your own tiered planter with these easy step by step instructions.
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Police are working to locate Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.
Rehua, 42, is wanted in relation to escaping custody and is believed to be in the wider Waitematā area, though he known to frequent the greater Auckland and Waikato regions. It’s … View morePolice are working to locate Paul Kyle Peekay Rehua, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.
Rehua, 42, is wanted in relation to escaping custody and is believed to be in the wider Waitematā area, though he known to frequent the greater Auckland and Waikato regions. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police.
If you have seen Rehua or have any information that may assist in locating him, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 251107/5350.
Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Fast food giant McDonald's is worried about losing lower-income customers, as data shows it can probably no longer be considered a "cheap" food option.
When McDonald's released its latest earnings report in the United States it said comparable sales were up but chief executive … View moreFast food giant McDonald's is worried about losing lower-income customers, as data shows it can probably no longer be considered a "cheap" food option.
When McDonald's released its latest earnings report in the United States it said comparable sales were up but chief executive Christopher Kempczinski said low-income customers were avoiding its restaurants.
CNBC reported that he noted "traffic from lower-income consumers declining nearly double-digits in the third quarter, a trend that's persisted for nearly two years.
"Traffic growth among higher-income consumers remains strong, increasing nearly double-digits in the quarter."
A spokesperson for McDonald's in New Zealand said this country did not report on total sales or business performance so he could not say whether the same trend was happening here.
On social media posts recently, customers have questioned the price of the new Big Arch burger, and complained that there had been price increases on the McDonald's app.
Another said it was like a Big Mac but more expensive while a third customer said it was due to wage rises.
On Uber Eats this week, a Bacon & Egg McMuffin was $9.30, a Big Mac was $11.80 and a cheeseburger $6.80. A Big Arch burger was $16.
Burger King had a Whopper with cheese for $14.80 and a Hawaiian BK Chicken for $17.60. Its triple cheeseburger was $13.90.
Gareth Kiernan, chief forecaster at Infometrics, said Stats NZ data showed takeaway food of all types had become a lot more expensive recently.
Between September 2005 and September 2025, the consumer price index had risen 66 percent, the food price index 84 percent, ready-to-eat food 103 percent and a Big Mac 93 percent.
Fish and chips had lifted 154 percent.
Kiernan said the fact the Big Mac had increased in price less than the 147 percent increase in the minimum wage over the period could be considered a good outcome.
He said takeaway food prices would have been driven up by both the wider increase in food prices and the cost of labour.
Bodo Lang, a marketing expert at Massey University, said it was often said that McDonald's had stopped being a cheap option but he was not convinced that weas the case.
"Despite offering high priced menu items, McDonalds still offers a range of choices for smaller appetites and smaller wallets. Classic items, such as the Big Mac or Quarter Pounder are still likely at the cheaper end when compared to others. For example, McDonald's prices are comparable with other international chains such as Burger King or KFC. Even when compared to local independent operators, McDonalds prices are still fairly comparable. At least for its classic items. Ordering anything via an app and have it delivered will obviously at much cost and little convenience, thus distorting consumers price impression."
Burger Fuel was charging $24.50 for a Bacon Backfire burger on Uber Eats this week.
"What McDonald's has done very well is to diversify its product portfolio to appeal to different tastes and wallet sizes. While its classics are still available at comparatively low prices, McDonald's luxe items, such as its Grilled Chicken Bacon Deluxe, are at the upper end of the price range and compete head on with the likes of local chains, such as Burger Fuel. So McDonald's has done an excellent job of trying to appeal to its classic customers, particularly through bundles and offers, while appealing to others with premium priced items," Lang said.
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Hey neighbours! 👋
I had these cables listed on Facebook marketplace but no luck so far, so I thought I’d check if anyone nearby could use them:
✅ 2.5mm Coaxial Cable – Opened, Never Used
• Great for Freeview TV, CCTV, or RF connections
• Just opened – never used
✅ … View moreHey neighbours! 👋
I had these cables listed on Facebook marketplace but no luck so far, so I thought I’d check if anyone nearby could use them:
✅ 2.5mm Coaxial Cable – Opened, Never Used
• Great for Freeview TV, CCTV, or RF connections
• Just opened – never used
✅ Digitech USB 3.0 A to B Cable – 1.8m
• High-speed 5Gbps, perfect for printers, audio gear, or external drives
• Still in great condition – never used
I’ve just got these lying around from my setup and would love to see them go to someone who can use them.
💬 Drop me a message if you’re interested – happy to pass them on today!
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?
Suitable for small projects such as drink bottles and embellishments etc
This is permanent vinyl
Pick up from Avondale
There is an assortment of colours
Inland Revenue has sharply increased its enforcement activity, collecting $4.3 billion in overdue tax in the year to June – the highest total since 2018 – as total tax debt reached $9.3b. The department’s audit numbers rose 42% to 7641, with one in three targeting property transactions. An … View moreInland Revenue has sharply increased its enforcement activity, collecting $4.3 billion in overdue tax in the year to June – the highest total since 2018 – as total tax debt reached $9.3b. The department’s audit numbers rose 42% to 7641, with one in three targeting property transactions. An extra $35 million in Budget 2025 boosted the IRD's compliance funding, reinforcing the Government’s shift from pandemic-era leniency to debt recovery.
Problem areas: Baker Tilly Staples Rodway tax director Andrew Dickeson said Inland Revenue is scrutinising property sales, underpaid salaries and trust income splitting, alongside cash work and overseas companies operating in New Zealand. Its 2025 annual report shows 650 liquidation cases referred to court, up 49% year on year, signalling tougher consequences for unpaid tax. Dickeson said the IRD was typically good to deal with if people front-footed the tax issue they had and worked on making a payment plan.
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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.
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