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Nicola Willis will this weekend announce decisions taken by Cabinet to incentivise and encourage a third supermarket player alongside FoodStuffs and Progressive (Woolworths).
Do you think having a third supermarket chain will bring competition and lower grocery prices, or will the existing … View moreNicola Willis will this weekend announce decisions taken by Cabinet to incentivise and encourage a third supermarket player alongside FoodStuffs and Progressive (Woolworths).
Do you think having a third supermarket chain will bring competition and lower grocery prices, or will the existing giants still dominate?
Hi Everyone,
My name is Công Nguyễn, and I’m a Mortgage Adviser at Smartmortgages.co.nz Limited.
I’m thrilled to invite you to our upcoming online webinar: "NZ First Home Buyer - From Dream to Keys", on Sunday 06/04/25.
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During this session, we’ll … View moreHi Everyone,
My name is Công Nguyễn, and I’m a Mortgage Adviser at Smartmortgages.co.nz Limited.
I’m thrilled to invite you to our upcoming online webinar: "NZ First Home Buyer - From Dream to Keys", on Sunday 06/04/25.
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During this session, we’ll explore:
- Home loan options for 5%, 10%, and 20% deposits.
- The pros and cons of each option.
- The complete journey from the idea of buying your first home to settlement.
With nearly a decade of experience in banking and mortgage lending (ASB Bank, TSB Bank, The Co-operative Bank, and HSBC), I’m passionate about helping first-home buyers navigate the property ownership journey with confidence and ease.
I look forward to connecting with you and making your first-home buying experience as smooth as possible.
Kind regards,
Cong Nguyen - Mortgage Adviser
Smartmortgages.co.nz Limited
📞 022 398 5140
📧 Cong.Nguyen@smartmortgages.co.nz
From Sunday 30 March to Thursday 3 April 2025 State Highway 16 (SH16) The Strand will be closed in both directions overnight between 9pm and 5am from Quay Street/Tamaki Drive to Beach Road.
This is one of the final pieces of work in our Summer works programme to improve the Port area and make … View moreFrom Sunday 30 March to Thursday 3 April 2025 State Highway 16 (SH16) The Strand will be closed in both directions overnight between 9pm and 5am from Quay Street/Tamaki Drive to Beach Road.
This is one of the final pieces of work in our Summer works programme to improve the Port area and make it safer and easier for people living, working and travelling around this area.
Follow the link for more information on what we are doing and to stay to date
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The Memories of Elvis Fan Club present Taurean K Mill as Elvis on Saturday 3rd May at the Henderson RSA. Start time is 7pm Cost is $20.
Taurean recently won Elvis Downunder Competition and was placed 3rd at Australian Penrith March 2025 and in the top 8 at Parkes Competition Australia January … View moreThe Memories of Elvis Fan Club present Taurean K Mill as Elvis on Saturday 3rd May at the Henderson RSA. Start time is 7pm Cost is $20.
Taurean recently won Elvis Downunder Competition and was placed 3rd at Australian Penrith March 2025 and in the top 8 at Parkes Competition Australia January 2025. Bring your smile, dancing shoes and $5 for our fund raising raffle. You asked for him to return and we are so excited that we have him back.
Whether it’s visiting the Eiffel Tower, or a cruise around the Mediterranean, Ryman are giving you the opportunity to tick a destination off your bucket list.
When you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.
*Participating … View moreWhether it’s visiting the Eiffel Tower, or a cruise around the Mediterranean, Ryman are giving you the opportunity to tick a destination off your bucket list.
When you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.
*Participating villages only, terms & conditions apply.
Click read more to find out more.
This message/post is to address EVERY single truck driver driving on the roads lately.
Now to some of you, this won't apply, but I can be fairly sure that you will know someone who falls into this offending catergory.
So many questions.
Why do trucks drivers driving all sizes and lengths … View moreThis message/post is to address EVERY single truck driver driving on the roads lately.
Now to some of you, this won't apply, but I can be fairly sure that you will know someone who falls into this offending catergory.
So many questions.
Why do trucks drivers driving all sizes and lengths of trucks seem to want to take up space on every single lane on the motorways?
Why do they feel the need to drive side by side thus blocking all the traffic behind them?
Is it a truckie funny secret or do they score points by doing this amongst one another?
Why do these same trucks feel the need to be travelling well over their legally allowed top speed of 90kms, with so many travelling up and above 100kms?
According to NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi: "When driving a heavy vehicle you must ensure: you don't drive faster than 90km/h in a 100km/h zone (90km/h is the maximum open road speed limit for all heavy vehicles, except school buses, which are limited to 80km/h)"
To the truck drivers who actually do travel at the correct speed, why do you want to be in the fast lane? Why will you not move over and let those of us who are travvelling at 100kms pass?
This very well could be one of the biggest reasons as to why the traffic in Auckland is 100% up the wazoo!! Inconsiderate and selfish drivers.
While so many car drivers, motor cyclists etc ... will go above and beyond to be considerate to truck drivers, knowing full well that the trucks are bigger and would/could do so much more damage to little old me in a car, the very same considerations could not be said about so many truck drivers.
Sadly, I will have to include bus drivers here now as they seemed to have been recruited into some 'King of the Road' club and all rules are off the table!! Their rules are their rules and the road rules can be damned.
While we are here, why do truck drivers and bus drivers feel the need to stop so close behind me, that I could open the boot, reach back and shake their hands?
The signs on some trucks read, "If you can't see my mirrors, I can't see you" - surely the same rule applies to us car drivers with a tweak about parking and driving so close behind us.
If we have to stop suddenly, you drivers of the big vehicles will not be able to stop immedialtey.
The attached photo isn't one I took, but gives an indication of what i'm saying (up further on the south bound lane), on both sides of the motorway.
Even the computer generated picture promoting road rules, has the exact same issue.
So please, for the love of all that you love, drive safely, drive to the conditions and drive to the road rules.
Be considerate and aware of those around you and that way, we can all move with alot less stress and concerns.
To the company owners, please monitor your drivers and that way we will not have to be calling you every damn day reporting yet another bad drick driver!
We don't want to call the Police every time, but we will if nothing is done.
P.S. THE INDICATOR IS OUR BEST FRIEND!
An incident occurred this afternoon whereby a car has driven onto a footpath at the University of Auckland.
What you need to know:
- Five people have been injured including one person critically after a car mounted the footpath at the University of Auckland.
- Another patient in a minor … View moreAn incident occurred this afternoon whereby a car has driven onto a footpath at the University of Auckland.
What you need to know:
- Five people have been injured including one person critically after a car mounted the footpath at the University of Auckland.
- Another patient in a minor condition was treated on scene.
- It's understood a car crashed into a tree and a pedestrian.
- Police said drugs or alcohol may have been a factor.
- Symonds St is closed from Wellesley St to Grafton Rd and diversions are in place.
- Auckland Transport said detours are in place for buses in the area.
- One person who witnessed the incident shared on Reddit that a guy was partially trapped under the car and a woman was lying on the road.
- The serious crash unit are at the scene.
See all updates on the Stuff website here.
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Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this month. If we use it in … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this month. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the May issue.
Join us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class … View moreJoin us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class facilities, discover more about our curriculum and learn about our day school options for Years 7, 8 & 9*.
Open days:
Junior Campus
18th May, 2pm
Senior Campus
30th March, 2pm
Register for open days online
* Available for Year 9 from 2026
Police are asking people to pay extra attention to driveway safety, after a number of incidents recently involving children being harmed.
Driveways can be extremely dangerous, and people need to do everything they can to ensure they keep themselves and others safe, especially where children are … View morePolice are asking people to pay extra attention to driveway safety, after a number of incidents recently involving children being harmed.
Driveways can be extremely dangerous, and people need to do everything they can to ensure they keep themselves and others safe, especially where children are present.
Children move around quickly, and often won’t be seen as you are reversing down your driveway.
Always check your driveway before driving in or out, and make sure you know the whereabouts of any children.
Please use your reversing camera if your vehicle has one installed.
Alternatively, ensure all children not in the vehicle with you are accounted for.
If another adult is at the property, make them responsible for ensuring children are well clear of any moving vehicles.
If there are no other adults present, have a ‘safe spot’ for children to stand and wait for the vehicle to stop moving.
This should be somewhere in view of the driver.
Check your blind spots often, and if you can no longer see a child, stop your vehicle and move them somewhere safe before you continue driving.
If your driveway is close to the children’s play area, consider a fence or gates to separate the play area from the driveway.
You should also take the time to speak to your children about the dangers of moving vehicles and remind them that just because they can see the driver, doesn’t mean the driver can always see them.
Taking those extra few seconds to make sure our tamariki are in a safe space when you drive in and out of your driveway can help prevent so much heartache and trauma.
Remember they don’t understand the potential consequences.
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