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1029 days ago

Tuff Crater Reserve - Section 1A Open!

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

The first part of the Tuff Crater Reserve track upgrade is now open and looking fantastic!
This is section 1A, which has rebuilt the old, unsafe lookout and created a new accessible connection to the east.
NEXT: The contract for stage 1B has now been awarded and work is scheduled to begin from 10 … View more
The first part of the Tuff Crater Reserve track upgrade is now open and looking fantastic!
This is section 1A, which has rebuilt the old, unsafe lookout and created a new accessible connection to the east.
NEXT: The contract for stage 1B has now been awarded and work is scheduled to begin from 10 January and take about 3 months to complete.

Stage 1A: St Peters Street lookout and ramped boardwalk
Stage 1B: North-Western connection
Stage 2: South-Western and Eastern path connections
Stage 3: Exmouth Road/Onepoto Domain connection
Stage 4: Northern Pathway connections (TBC)

Funded by the Kaipatiki Local Board.

1029 days ago

Xmas Lights!

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

A big shout out to Stott Ave and Seon Place for the awesome Xmas light displays! 🎄🌟✨ Lots of homes participating. Well worth a drive past! Here are photos of just a few of the displays.
Where are some other good streets to check out?
(Photos from Saturday night).

1029 days ago

Enjoy all the comforts of home

Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village

We understand that home doesn’t just mean the house or apartment you live in – home is also about the people around you.

That’s why we make sure that when you move into a Ryman retirement village, you’ll find a supportive community where new friendships are formed, and residents can … View more
We understand that home doesn’t just mean the house or apartment you live in – home is also about the people around you.

That’s why we make sure that when you move into a Ryman retirement village, you’ll find a supportive community where new friendships are formed, and residents can thrive – even in difficult times.

Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll feel at home at Ryman.

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1029 days ago

Louvre systems for summer!

Jorrit de Vries from The Louvre Company

Transform your home into a more enjoyable space with the help of our premium louvre systems.
Quality louvres. Accessible prices. 👌
Learn more here: www.thelouvrecompany.co.nz...
#TheLouvreCompany

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1029 days ago

Relative Clause

NumberWorks'nWords Birkenhead

A relative clause is used to define or identify the preceding noun or to give extra information about it. Adding more detail to writing is often something students struggle with.

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1030 days ago

Sustainable & Affordable (It means better choices)

The Warehouse

Better products shouldn’t cost the earth. That’s why we’re bringing you more
sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well
as less packaging waste.

Look in our stores or online and … View more
Better products shouldn’t cost the earth. That’s why we’re bringing you more
sustainable products with sound credentials from global leaders like the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), as well
as less packaging waste.

Look in our stores or online and you’ll see more than 7,000 sustainable products that are better for the planet and your budget.

Sustainable shopping for every whanau.
Find out more

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1030 days ago

Shadesails now at Onepoto Domain!

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

The shadesails are now completed at Onepoto Domain!
These are part of the Kaipatiki Local Board's shade programme to protect children and the equipment from the sun and allow the playgrounds to be used during the day.
The colours of terracotta and dark green have been chosen to blend in with … View more
The shadesails are now completed at Onepoto Domain!
These are part of the Kaipatiki Local Board's shade programme to protect children and the equipment from the sun and allow the playgrounds to be used during the day.
The colours of terracotta and dark green have been chosen to blend in with the environment in the Domain.
Thanks to council staff and contractors who pulled out all the stops to get this in before the Summer break!

#ShadesailsOverPlaygrounds #SunSmart

1031 days ago

Christmas isn’t cancelled

Christmas Box

For many Kiwi families this Christmas is going to be tougher than ever - but there’s a way to help.

You can help to make Christmas a reality for families in need for every $30 donated, Christmas Box will provide a box full of essentials and Christmas treats to families in need and bring a … View more
For many Kiwi families this Christmas is going to be tougher than ever - but there’s a way to help.

You can help to make Christmas a reality for families in need for every $30 donated, Christmas Box will provide a box full of essentials and Christmas treats to families in need and bring a little certainty to those struggling right now. Sponsor a Christmas Box today.
Know more

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1032 days ago

Explore the mighty Waikato this summer

Hamilton Waikato Tourism

Soak up the sun this summer in the mighty Waikato. With so much to see and do, from Middle-earth movie magic and tonnes of family friendly fun to underground wonders, the bohemian coastal town of Raglan, gourmet delights and much more….

Check out the top 10 activities on offer in the Waikato … View more
Soak up the sun this summer in the mighty Waikato. With so much to see and do, from Middle-earth movie magic and tonnes of family friendly fun to underground wonders, the bohemian coastal town of Raglan, gourmet delights and much more….

Check out the top 10 activities on offer in the Waikato and start planning your summer adventure.
Find out more

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1032 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

The latest issue of our Seniors Newsletter is here. In this issue we discuss ways to stay hydrated over summer, catch up with a 73 year old fish scientist, discuss health insurance, plus much more!

Read it here now: bit.ly...

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1032 days ago

New NZQA Micro-Credentials

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

We shine the light on the best New Zealand has to offer in terms of fresh ingredients, transformed into outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines and beverages, our spectacular scenery captured by so many memorable tourism experiences, yet as nation, we still struggle to understand and tell this … View moreWe shine the light on the best New Zealand has to offer in terms of fresh ingredients, transformed into outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines and beverages, our spectacular scenery captured by so many memorable tourism experiences, yet as nation, we still struggle to understand and tell this story.

With NZQA approval for 13 micro-credentials, the New Zealand School Food and Wine hopes to inspire and attract new people to jobs in hospitality, wine and tourism and also enhance wider community understanding of our food and beverage story.

We export food and wine to the world, yet pride in this achievement is often lacking by our own communities.

There is a crisis right now because job-seekers, including school leavers, are being pushed into other industries especially the building trades. There is a perfect storm of government incentives paid to employers, along with negative counsel from career advisors and families warning young people off seeking careers in hospitality and tourism. This is resulting in a critical lack of workers.

In developing this suite of short, part-time micro-credentials that range from classic cooking to food and beverage history to food costing and digital marketing, we are seeking to inspire people to dip their toes into our sector, even if they are currently working or studying elsewhere.

In addition, these micro-credentials enable people already employed to develop new skills and craft new talents but to also signal that this career pathways is valid, diverse and on-going. Just look at our food heros, like Peter Gordon and Annabel Langbein, now in their 60s, with a tremendous backstory.
From the various lockdowns, we know that people find joy in cooking and that people are curious to develop new talents in the kitchen; that wine and cocktails are cool and fun; that an important part of any tourism destination is the food and beverage offering whether as a winery cellar door experience or paddock to plate cuisine.

Online Options
Online study options are embedded in many of the short programmes, enabling people from around the country to study about New Zealand wine or learn how to write an electronic newsletter or find out more about our food history.
The micro-credentials are equally suitable for the consumer; the food and wine lover who just wants to learn more. In building broader community understanding and respect for the food and beverage culture of Aotearoa-New Zealand, inevitably we will see more people attracted to work in our sector. That is the shared goal of these new programmes.

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1032 days ago
1032 days ago

Have Your Say: Draft Regional Parks Management Plan

The Team from Auckland Council

We would like your feedback to help finalise the draft plan in 2022, providing the best guidance possible for our precious regional parks for the next decade.

📅 Consultation open from 10 December 2021 to 4 March 2022.

ℹ️ Have Your Say by clicking on 'Read More'.

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1032 days ago

Deck your halls

The Team from Resene ColorShop Wairau Park

Hang your stockings with pride this year by making these simple yet beautiful hangers using Resene Touch Wood wood stain and Resene White.

Find out how to create your own.

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1033 days ago

Is your property climate resilient?

Climate Insights

Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

To get a comfortable, efficient, durable home you will need to consider a changing climate. Wind, rain, temperature, humidity, fire risk, sea-level changes can all influence how you and your family … View more
Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

To get a comfortable, efficient, durable home you will need to consider a changing climate. Wind, rain, temperature, humidity, fire risk, sea-level changes can all influence how you and your family enjoy your property.

The Climate Insights property report is a great place to start when buying, renting or investing in a house.
Download your Property Climate Risk Report

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