Westmere, Auckland

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1171 days ago

Antique Buyers in your area

Goldco

Wanted Wanted Wanted:

Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antiques • Paintings • Collectables

Our buyers will be at many convenient venues around Auckland each day: Monday 10 October to Sunday 15 October. Look for one near you. We have multiple buyers and onsite security. Please… View more
Wanted Wanted Wanted:

Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antiques • Paintings • Collectables

Our buyers will be at many convenient venues around Auckland each day: Monday 10 October to Sunday 15 October. Look for one near you. We have multiple buyers and onsite security. Please check the dates and times carefully on our website.

The market for many antiques and collectables has been buoyant these past two years. We have interested collectors, so if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then we would like to make an offer.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving, or decluttering? Family not interested? Or simply converting unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made
*No commission or waiting
*Free no obligation appraisal
*Onsite security supplied by
*Please have your bank details handy

So whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery. See us at a venue near you.

Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | www.goldco.co.nz | email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
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1171 days ago

Everything you need to know about voting at the Local Elections 2022

The Team from Auckland Council

Last week to vote Aucklanders! Voting closes at noon on Saturday 8 October.

Everything you need to know about Locals Elections is here: bit.ly...

If you don't have your voting papers (purple envelope), go here: bit.ly... to cast a special vote in Auckland's Local Elections 2022.

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Last week to vote Aucklanders! Voting closes at noon on Saturday 8 October.

Everything you need to know about Locals Elections is here: bit.ly...

If you don't have your voting papers (purple envelope), go here: bit.ly... to cast a special vote in Auckland's Local Elections 2022.

Then, check the map here: bit.ly... to find the closest location for:
- Vote box pop-ups
- Special voting locations
- One stop shop

If you need more info before voting, find out who you can vote for: bit.ly... as well as for each candidate:
- Candidate profile statement
- About them
- Why they want to be elected
- What they love most about the area they want to represent
- What they think about key issues for Auckland
- What they will prioritise if they are elected

Once you're ready to vote, find where to drop off your vote: bit.ly.... Or check the back of your orange envelope and scan the QR code to find the closest drop off locations.

You can post your vote in any New Zealand Post box before Tuesday 4 October 2022 so it can reach us before the close of voting.

Thank you Aucklanders for voting in the Local Elections 2022.

1171 days ago

Make Your Museum Even Better

The Team from Auckland Museum

We want to know what’s important to you, to help make Auckland Museum even better. 🏛️

Take a few minutes to rank our priorities and have your say on our 2023/24 Draft Annual Plan: bit.ly...

⌛ Submissions close 5pm on 2 November 2022.

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1176 days ago

Cat Nail Trimming or protecting furniture from scratches

Melissa from Saint Marys Bay

Hi Everyone,

I am a new cat mum. He is 5 months old and is in a hyper stage. I’ve covered all my furniture with sheets and blankets etc - not aesthetically appealing. Any suggestion on how I can protect my furniture from my cats claws that look a bit better than sheets? He has a scratch pole … View more
Hi Everyone,

I am a new cat mum. He is 5 months old and is in a hyper stage. I’ve covered all my furniture with sheets and blankets etc - not aesthetically appealing. Any suggestion on how I can protect my furniture from my cats claws that look a bit better than sheets? He has a scratch pole which he uses but I’m sure once I have taken the blankets etc off he will have a go at the furniture. Also have used aristopet spray (deterrent) and also cat nip on his pole. With treats. Just wondering if someone has other ideas. I’ve been told to do regular nail trimming. Know anyone that can do this regularly and what the cost would be? How often are we supposed to nail trim? I realise it can become expensive so am looking for someone to do this regularly for me.

1174 days ago

Nike women's shoes size 8

Margaret from Waterview

Only worn few times,still in good condition. Thyre not too small for my daughter. Size 8. Don't mind the lil.spots on photos it's just from camera.
Pick up waterview.

Price: $80

1174 days ago

Happy Birthday, Yealands Classic Fighters

Yealands Wines

Join the party this Easter in Marlborough! We're celebrating 20 years of spectacular flying, magical moments of shows past and magnificent machines both in the air and on the ground.

Book now and go into the draw to win a flight in a vintage biplane!
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1174 days ago

Have you got any designer items you could donate to us? 😍

The Team from

Our new Boutique for SPCA store is specifically for designer, branded and popular items to help offer similar styles all in one easy location for a seamless shop (no more driving from op shop to op shop searching for hidden gems). So don’t throw away your surplus clothes and accessories or drop … View moreOur new Boutique for SPCA store is specifically for designer, branded and popular items to help offer similar styles all in one easy location for a seamless shop (no more driving from op shop to op shop searching for hidden gems). So don’t throw away your surplus clothes and accessories or drop them to your usual Op Shop, we are in particular need of womens & mens clothing, footwear and accessories 🙏🏼🖤

When you donate to us here at SPCA, not only would you be supporting sustainability and reducing waste, but the money raised in our stores contributes towards helping New Zealand’s abandoned, abused and neglected animals 🐾

Find store details and opening hours by visiting ➡️ www.spca.nz...

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1174 days ago

International Observe the Moon Night

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau. Saturday is International Observe the Moon Night and to mark the occasion, a historic telescope used during some of the first human missions to the moon will be open to the public at Auckland's Stardome Observatory and Planetarium (670 Manukau Road, Epsom).

The EWB… View more
Kia ora Tāmaki Makaurau. Saturday is International Observe the Moon Night and to mark the occasion, a historic telescope used during some of the first human missions to the moon will be open to the public at Auckland's Stardome Observatory and Planetarium (670 Manukau Road, Epsom).

The EWB Zeiss telescope was used to manually track Apollo missions when Houston didn't have radio contact with its spacecraft and astronauts.

The public are invited to use the telescope to view the moon on Saturday until 10.30pm at the stardome at 670 Manukau Road, Epsom.

“It will be five days after the new moon, so looking up from the Southern Hemisphere, we will easily be able locate the various maria, or seas, on the eastern half of the near-side of the moon. These are the Sea of Serenity, Sea of Tranquillity, Sea of Crises, Sea of Fecundity, and Sea of Nectar,” Stardome telescope operator Daley Panthagani said.

Entry costs $2 per adult and $1 per child. The Stardome will also be putting on educational shows about the moon for additional fees. For more info visit www.stardome.org.nz...

1175 days ago

Attention all pet owners! Win your spot on the 2023 Cutest Pet Calendar.

Sunday Star Times

The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, … View more
The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, purchase a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, find our promo ad, and follow the link to submit a photo of your pet online. If your pet is selected, they’ll feature in our promotional adverts across all Stuff newspapers for a day, plus you will receive $50 worth of Wishbone pet food so you can spoil them rotten. For more information on the prizes and to view the T&Cs, click here!

The team at Stunday Star-Times
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1175 days ago

Inclusive men's rugby team NZ Falcons now recruiting women

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, An inclusive men’s Auckland rugby team are opening up to female or female-identifying players for the first time in its history.

The New Zealand Falcons RFC is known as a gay and inclusive rugby union and touch team and they’re currently on the lookout for new players to … View more
Kia ora neighbours, An inclusive men’s Auckland rugby team are opening up to female or female-identifying players for the first time in its history.

The New Zealand Falcons RFC is known as a gay and inclusive rugby union and touch team and they’re currently on the lookout for new players to join a summer touch rugby team.

Michael Williams, the Falcons touch team manager, said in the spirit of true inclusively they’d decided they should open up membership to women and those who identify as such.

Anyone who was interested in joining the team or would like more information can message @nzfalcons on Instagram or email nzfalcons@gmail.com.

Read the full story at the link below.

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1175 days ago

Just My Imagination

Alex McPherson from Māpura Studios

Māpura Studios annual Exhibition hosted by Pah Homestead.

Exhibition on October 6th – 30th Oct 2022

We warmly invite you to our opening event at 6.00 - 7.30pm Wednesday 5th October

Māpura Studios presents Just My Imagination – a visual immersion as an all encompassing experience.
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Māpura Studios annual Exhibition hosted by Pah Homestead.

Exhibition on October 6th – 30th Oct 2022

We warmly invite you to our opening event at 6.00 - 7.30pm Wednesday 5th October

Māpura Studios presents Just My Imagination – a visual immersion as an all encompassing experience.

Video projections and largely abstract paintings reflect feelings rigorously observed and passionately executed.

Just My Imagination – sublime rivers of abstraction flow from the unique artistic sensibilities and imaginations of selected Māpura artists.


@ Pah Homestead, Wallace Arts Trust
72 Hillsborough Road
Hillsborough
Auckland 1042

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1175 days ago

3 pane casement window- all opening

Gay from Mount Albert

Is this wooden window any use to anyone? Free, pick up Mt albert.

Free

1176 days ago

Who is your favourite gardening superhero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, in the October issue of NZ Gardener, you'll see the five finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year competition. They've all done amazing things for their communities. You can read about their wonderful work here, and then vote for your favourite.

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1176 days ago

Cooking up a storm

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Six of our NZQA Diploma Cookery students signed up for the New Zealand Hospitality Championships – previously known as the Culinary Fare run by the New Zealand Chefs Association at the recent Hospitality Hui held on on September 19, 2022.

Planning took place over the previous six weeks where … View more
Six of our NZQA Diploma Cookery students signed up for the New Zealand Hospitality Championships – previously known as the Culinary Fare run by the New Zealand Chefs Association at the recent Hospitality Hui held on on September 19, 2022.

Planning took place over the previous six weeks where the students formulated their dish concepts. Practical cooking sessions enabled them to test and try out their culinary ideas and refine their dishes.

These efforts were boosted by the reflections of our Head Chef Finn Gybel and his stories of when he had competed in Denmark nearly 20 years ago. Back then, our Chef Finn was sous chef to René Redzepi, now rated as one of the great chefs of the world.

As a result, we won 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze medals.

1177 days ago

OLD BEERCANS WANTED NZ or FOREIGN

Don from Westmere

Time for spring clean - Old school BEERCANS WANTED = NZ or FOREIGN - (No wanted list available so placed here under buy). LOOKING for any older beer cans for collection =deal to be arranged - Time to clean up the Games room/Bar/ Attic /Loft/Garage/ storage unit - leave message please - will … View moreTime for spring clean - Old school BEERCANS WANTED = NZ or FOREIGN - (No wanted list available so placed here under buy). LOOKING for any older beer cans for collection =deal to be arranged - Time to clean up the Games room/Bar/ Attic /Loft/Garage/ storage unit - leave message please - will call/txt back auck 3600422 - will pick up at suitable time for you. note: Btw can supply avos when in season for trade. Pic a guide only.

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