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Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
… View moreFamily not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
Monday 26 February:
- Hamilton, Fairfield Baptist Church: 9.30am - 12noon
- Hamilton, Hamilton Working Mens Club: 2pm - 4pm
Tuesday 27 February:
- Matamata, Matamata Baptist Church: 9.30am - 12noon
- Cambridge, St Andrews Anglican Church: 2pm - 4pm
Wednesday 28 February:
- Cambridge, St Andrews Anglican Church: 9.30am - 12noon
- Hamilton, Hamilton Working Mens Club: 2pm - 4pm
Thursday 1 March:
- Matamata, Matamata Baptist Church: 9.30am - 12noon
House Visits - If you are unable to see us at a venue. Please call Hamish to discuss. 0800 105 228
Hi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a … View moreHi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a 3 Months or 5000kms Mechanical Warranty on all of our used vehicles.
Ask for me, Bill Connor, when you phone 0800 114 443. I'm here to help you buy a used vehicle that's perfect for you.
South Auckland Motors
2 Gladding Place, Manukau
0800 114 443
"They say love is spelt T-I-M-E," never a truer word spoken. youtu.be...
Welcoming all votes and likes for the PCA AMI Grants submission 2018!
We've got a lot to do in 2018 every contribution will help keep Pukekohe's most vulnerable people connected and our town a friendly place.
Thanks for your support
The team from Pukekohe Community Action
The interactive citizen’s information hub, Pā Rongorongo, is located in Griffiths Gardens, the inner-city backyard for residents, workers and visitors and incorporates a range of categories such as arts and culture, cycleways, walking routes, heritage spaces, urban forests and Māori sites of … View moreThe interactive citizen’s information hub, Pā Rongorongo, is located in Griffiths Gardens, the inner-city backyard for residents, workers and visitors and incorporates a range of categories such as arts and culture, cycleways, walking routes, heritage spaces, urban forests and Māori sites of significance.
The City Rail Link (CRL) project has identified about 200,000sqm of development potential after construction of the underground rail link is completed.
Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland,… View moreThanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki, where nearly two-thirds of us eat meat most days. By comparison, fewer than half of respondents in Wellington, Auckland and Northland eat that much meat. More than a third of Aucklanders and Cantabrians say they are reducing their meat consumption; another 13 per cent have already cut it from their diets entirely.
>> So here's a question: should city-dwellers be supporting our farmers better, given they're still the backbone of our economy? Or do farmers and the rest of us need to be working together to find new solutions - new premium meats, new meat alternatives - to reflect reducing meat consumption around the world?
>> www.stuff.co.nz...
Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland,… View moreThanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki, where nearly two-thirds of us eat meat most days. By comparison, fewer than half of respondents in Wellington, Auckland and Northland eat that much meat. More than a third of Aucklanders and Cantabrians say they are reducing their meat consumption; another 13 per cent have already cut it from their diets entirely.
>> So here's a question: should city-dwellers be supporting our farmers better, given they're still the backbone of our economy? Or do farmers and the rest of us need to be working together to find new solutions - new premium meats, new meat alternatives - to reflect reducing meat consumption around the world?
>> www.stuff.co.nz...
Not everyone chooses to sell their current home when they decide to move on. Sometimes, it’s not even an option. If you’re looking to hang on to your personal home and turn it into a rental, there are a few things to consider first.
1. Wear and tear
This is perhaps the biggest thing … View moreNot everyone chooses to sell their current home when they decide to move on. Sometimes, it’s not even an option. If you’re looking to hang on to your personal home and turn it into a rental, there are a few things to consider first.
1. Wear and tear
This is perhaps the biggest thing homeowners need to know. As a rental, your personal home will experience more wear and tear than it otherwise would if you lived in it. Your garden will probably not look as immaculate as it once did, and your walls and floors may acquire new scuff marks. So, if you can’t shake off your emotional attachment to the property, you may be better off selling it rather than renting it.
2. Location
The location of your home can have a major impact on its rentability and how easy it is to find quality tenants. If you’re close to local amenities like schools, Waikato University, Waikato Hospital or public transport routes, you have a better chance of keeping your property tenanted.
3. Maintenance
If your home is high maintenance - perhaps it has a pool, a large garden, or old appliances - know that you’ll need to keep it maintained to a reasonable condition to meet your obligations as a landlord/owner. This may involve extra ongoing costs, or costs to remedy the amount of maintenance required.
4. Family homes do best
In Hamilton, family-sized homes do particularly well on the rental market. Four-bedroom houses in Hamilton fetch, on average, between $450 and $520 per week. As for the strongest performing suburbs, Hamilton East/University, Te Kowhai/St Andrews/Queenwood, Dinsdale South/Frankton, Dinsdale North/Nawton and Flagstaff/Rototuna have recently experienced the strongest rental growth for family-sized properties with three to five (or more) bedrooms.
5. Landlord responsibilities
When you turn your personal home into a rental, you will take on the mantle of landlord, which comes with its own set of responsibilities. This includes finding and screening tenants, conducting or arranging inspections, repairs and maintenance. It’s a lot to manage—especially if you’re no longer living in the region. It’s why so many investors hire professional property managers to take care of the day-to-day running of their properties. Moreover, their fees are tax deductible.
Important note: If you’re leaving the country for more than 21 days, you’ll need to either appoint someone as your landlord in your stead or hire a property manager.
6. Tax implications
If you turn your home into a residential investment, be aware that you may not be able to make tax claims against it. It always pays to talk to a professional accountant to make sure you set up your home-turned-rental properly to avoid issues with tax, ownership and debt allocation.
As always, the Acacia Social Committee has outdone itself! They put together a marvellous function for Valentine’s Day. It was kicked off with drinks, followed by a cold cut buffet. We were serenaded by the amazing Jim Joll!
It was a lovely sight seeing so many people get together, put on … View moreAs always, the Acacia Social Committee has outdone itself! They put together a marvellous function for Valentine’s Day. It was kicked off with drinks, followed by a cold cut buffet. We were serenaded by the amazing Jim Joll!
It was a lovely sight seeing so many people get together, put on their dancing shoes and got their boogie on. We even had our Village Manager, Bruce Cullington, partake in the dancing, which always results in a roar of laughter and giggles. All in all everyone had a wonderful time and we can’t wait for the next social event!
Hi neighbours, at Mr Bo Jumble we sell recycled clothing by the garment or the kilo!
Come and see us in Mangere at:
- 52 Tidal Road - sold by the garment - new stock every Wednesday!
- 54 Tidal Road - sold by the kilo - NEW STOCK DAILY!
Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday: 9am - … View moreHi neighbours, at Mr Bo Jumble we sell recycled clothing by the garment or the kilo!
Come and see us in Mangere at:
- 52 Tidal Road - sold by the garment - new stock every Wednesday!
- 54 Tidal Road - sold by the kilo - NEW STOCK DAILY!
Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Studying English with DynaSpeak can be your passport to Kiwi life! Make friends, access further study and upgrade your career. Flexible times, short courses, excellent teachers and great locations. Not only is DynaSpeak a great place to learn English, it plays an important part in the social life … View moreStudying English with DynaSpeak can be your passport to Kiwi life! Make friends, access further study and upgrade your career. Flexible times, short courses, excellent teachers and great locations. Not only is DynaSpeak a great place to learn English, it plays an important part in the social life of new migrants to New Zealand. You can meet people who have similar experiences and situations while improving your communication skills.
There are still some places available for the next course that begins on 26 Feb, 2018. It runs for 18 weeks and when you successfully complete the course you will be awarded an NZQA approved New Zealand Certificate in English (NZCEL). We are currently taking enrolments for all levels and campuses (Albany, Mangere, Queen Street (CBD), New Lynn, Mt Roskill and Botany).
The courses are FREE if you are an NZ permanent resident or citizen. For more information click on your language below, visit our website, email courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz or phone 0800 355 344.
NZCEL Semesters 2018:
Semester A 2018
- Start date - 26 February 2018
- Finish date - 6 July 2018
- Midterm break - 16 April - 20 April 2018
Term break for three weeks July 9 - 27 July 2018
Semester B 2018
- Starting date - 30 July 2018
- Finishing date - 7 December 2018
- Midterm break - 1 October - 5 October 2018
For more information click on your language below:
- English
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Arabic
Applications are now open to Auckland Grammar School’s boarding hostel, Tibbs House, for 2019. Founded in 1962, Tibbs House provides accommodation, study and recreational facilities for 120 boarders. Boarders are supported by eight full time Masters who offer a wide range of teaching subjects and… View moreApplications are now open to Auckland Grammar School’s boarding hostel, Tibbs House, for 2019. Founded in 1962, Tibbs House provides accommodation, study and recreational facilities for 120 boarders. Boarders are supported by eight full time Masters who offer a wide range of teaching subjects and activities, as well as nightly study guidance.
To apply, visit our website to download an application form. Alternatively, contact the Director of Boarding, Mr Daniel Oram, at d.oram@ags.school.nz.
Hi there, I am looking for someone to help me mow lawns and garden maintenance. $18-$20 p/hr + bonuses. Approx 35 hours per week. Could be more or less hours if desired. Days flexible. Willing to help the right person into their own mowing business. Email Hamant on hamant.dullabh@outlook.com to … View moreHi there, I am looking for someone to help me mow lawns and garden maintenance. $18-$20 p/hr + bonuses. Approx 35 hours per week. Could be more or less hours if desired. Days flexible. Willing to help the right person into their own mowing business. Email Hamant on hamant.dullabh@outlook.com to discuss further.
SUNDAY 18TH MARCH 2018
VENUE: BOMBAY SCHOOL
www.sporty.co.nz...
All details on the website.
A challenging half Marathon that is very popular
10k run and walk
5k run and walk
15k run and walk and also suits Nordic walkers.
Come along and experience the relaxed atmosphere, picturesque countryside … View moreSUNDAY 18TH MARCH 2018
VENUE: BOMBAY SCHOOL
www.sporty.co.nz...
All details on the website.
A challenging half Marathon that is very popular
10k run and walk
5k run and walk
15k run and walk and also suits Nordic walkers.
Come along and experience the relaxed atmosphere, picturesque countryside and the friendly people in Bombay.
If you need more information ring Ian on 09 2360126 or 021 02484668
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