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The Warriors have gone from being ranked dead last (16th) in fan/membership experience to number one in the space of 12 months. Wow, what a change! Click here to read the full story.
Are you a fan? What did your think of the Warriors 2018 season. Take part in our poll and let us … View moreHi neighbours,
The Warriors have gone from being ranked dead last (16th) in fan/membership experience to number one in the space of 12 months. Wow, what a change! Click here to read the full story.
Are you a fan? What did your think of the Warriors 2018 season. Take part in our poll and let us know your thoughts in the replies!
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September is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to … View moreSeptember is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to your email inbox, completely free! (Offer is valid until Sept 30)
Hello neighbours! Have we got a roaring deal for you! SAVE up to 20% off your next zoo visit when you book in advance online.
Adult tickets now $19 - this offer is only available online.
Majestic new male lions, cotton-top tamarin and spider monkey babies, and a recent extension to our Africa… View moreHello neighbours! Have we got a roaring deal for you! SAVE up to 20% off your next zoo visit when you book in advance online.
Adult tickets now $19 - this offer is only available online.
Majestic new male lions, cotton-top tamarin and spider monkey babies, and a recent extension to our Africa precinct are just some exciting reasons to visit Auckland Zoo these October school holidays!
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October is lawn bowls “Have A Go” month where bowling clubs throughout Auckland open their doors for you to try the sport for free.
Lawn bowls is one of the few sports that can be played for a lifetime irrespective of age, gender, culture or physical ability and is a great way to meet with … View moreOctober is lawn bowls “Have A Go” month where bowling clubs throughout Auckland open their doors for you to try the sport for free.
Lawn bowls is one of the few sports that can be played for a lifetime irrespective of age, gender, culture or physical ability and is a great way to meet with new people.
Our friendly clubs welcome new players and people that just want to "have a go" can try the sport through a wide range of social bowling programmes during summer. To find out more visit your local club or the Play Bowls website
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The Hunters Corner Fire Truck Muster will be held on the 29th September 2018 in the Kolmar Sports Centre car park at 295 Great South Road, Papatoetoe.
From 9.00am – 2.00pm there will be a static display of vintage, quirky and modern fire fighting vehicles. At 2.00pm there will be a parade down… View moreThe Hunters Corner Fire Truck Muster will be held on the 29th September 2018 in the Kolmar Sports Centre car park at 295 Great South Road, Papatoetoe.
From 9.00am – 2.00pm there will be a static display of vintage, quirky and modern fire fighting vehicles. At 2.00pm there will be a parade down Great South Road from the Kolmar Sports Centre to Maxwell Avenue.
There will be a miniature model display and kids' activities organised by the Historical Society.
Come dressed as a firefighter and be in to win a spot prize!
Hi neighbours - It's time to enrol at Aorere College for 2019. The Aorere College 2018 student roll is at 1,550 - it has never been higher!
Academic achievement:
• 65% overall pass rate across all three NCEA levels in 2015, 2016, 2017, including 2 scholarships. (Best ever results).
• … View moreHi neighbours - It's time to enrol at Aorere College for 2019. The Aorere College 2018 student roll is at 1,550 - it has never been higher!
Academic achievement:
• 65% overall pass rate across all three NCEA levels in 2015, 2016, 2017, including 2 scholarships. (Best ever results).
• Currently learning pathways are diverse and personalised (tertiary links) (Years 12 & 13)
• 2017 Education Perfect Competition: Mathematics 4th in NZ
• 2015 - 2017 Education Perfect Competition: Science and Social Sciences top 10 in NZ
Learning environment and student development:
• Students learn in a fully wireless, modern learning environment. Teachers encourage students to bring their own technology devices to support learning
• Focus on AO WAY (Attitude, Organisation)
• Personalised Learning Pathways
• X Curricular and flexible options and subject choices
Culture:
• Annual Exchange with Jishukan High School in Japan.
• Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs, School Band, Barbershop Quartet, Dance, Performing Arts, Poetry Club, Aorere ‘Film Academy’, Hawaiian Cultural Exchange programme, Six Cultural Groups (with consistently high results both regionally and nationally).
• 2016 School Production ‘Parting Stage’ (1st School Production to be commercially hosted by Auckland Live). 2018 ‘Daily WhiteToast’ (Auckland Live).
• 2017 Dance - Megaschools Hip Hop National Champions.
• 2017 Music - Pacifica Beats Band & Barbershop Quartet National Champions.
• 2018 Dance – GenX Champions.
Sports achievements:
•The only Counties/ Manukau school which has teams in Premier Rugby, Netball, and Rugby League competitions.
• 2014/ 2016 Counties/Manukau Sport’s College of the Year.
• 2015 Junior Girls’ Auckland Volleyball Champions
• 2015/ 2016 1st XV National Co-EducationalTop 4
• 2016 Senior Boys Auckland Rugby 7’s Championship
•2016 Girls U15 Rugby 7 National Finalists
• 2016 Under 14 Rugby Auckland Championship
• 2016 Premier Girls Netball & Volleyball Nationals - Top 10
• 2018 Currently 4 premier sports teams in the most elite Auckland competitions (1st XV Rugby, 1st XIII League, Senior Girls’ Volleyball and Netball)
• 2017 Under 15, 17 and 19 Basketball teams all Counties/Manukau finalists
•There has never been a higher involvement of students and staff
Enrolment information available on our website www.aorere.ac.nz/enrolments or contact us on 09 278 5608 to find out how you can enrol your child for 2019.
NB: School tours are available at 11:45 on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
A man has died after being trapped under a car in east Auckland's Highland Park. A police statement…
Hey neighbours, who are you backing to win The Block NZ?
Auckland locals Ben and Tom wowed the judges in kitchen week and have made some impressive structural changes to their house, but a tried and tested Trade Me formula is predicting their rivals will win the live final - and it's not who… View moreHey neighbours, who are you backing to win The Block NZ?
Auckland locals Ben and Tom wowed the judges in kitchen week and have made some impressive structural changes to their house, but a tried and tested Trade Me formula is predicting their rivals will win the live final - and it's not who you'd think!
Find out who it is and why they're being tipped to win, here, then let us know who you're backing to win and why you think they deserve it.
We are looking for volunteers for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal in Beachlands & Maraetai on Friday & Saturday 12 & 13 October. To sign up and volunteer just 2 hours - please go to www.pinkribbonvolunteer.co.nz... This is a great cause - thank you so much x Any questions please call me… View moreWe are looking for volunteers for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal in Beachlands & Maraetai on Friday & Saturday 12 & 13 October. To sign up and volunteer just 2 hours - please go to www.pinkribbonvolunteer.co.nz... This is a great cause - thank you so much x Any questions please call me on 021 855 735
The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?
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Another alternative to Uber is set to launch in Auckland within the next few weeks. The ride sharing service called Ola, is looking for drivers and hopes to be taking passengers in two to three weeks time, depending on driver interest. To read more about this, click here.
Will … View moreHi neighbours,
Another alternative to Uber is set to launch in Auckland within the next few weeks. The ride sharing service called Ola, is looking for drivers and hopes to be taking passengers in two to three weeks time, depending on driver interest. To read more about this, click here.
Will this new service help you get around the City of Sails? Or will you stick to using the bus? Let us know your thoughts in the replies!
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