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Senior students in Auckland will be able to get bonus NCEA credits and enrol in summer school after the second Covid-19 lockdown disrupted their learning.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced a raft of temporary changes to NCEA for Auckland students, who have missed an extra two a half … View moreSenior students in Auckland will be able to get bonus NCEA credits and enrol in summer school after the second Covid-19 lockdown disrupted their learning.
Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced a raft of temporary changes to NCEA for Auckland students, who have missed an extra two a half weeks of school compared to pupils in the rest of the country.
The changes build on the system of bonus credits previously announced for all students.
Auckland teenagers will now earn one bonus credit for every four credits they achieve, up to a maximum of 16 bonus credits at level 1, and 12 at levels 2 and 3.
In the rest of the country, students will get one credit for every five they earn, up to a maximum of 10 and eight.
Four thousand students will now be able to enrol in summer school through Te Kura Correspondence School. There is normally a cap of 1000 students.
We try to support Hospice as much as we can and have donated a funeral package as part of their latest fundraising drive. As in previous years we encourage people to bid, not necessarily for themselves, but to donate back for hospice to give to a family in need. Please see the attached link.
There are literally thousands of daffodils here, where Ian Riddell has spent over 25 years in the business, from preparing the soil and planting bulbs to harvesting flowers and selling them.
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I hate to sell this great car, but this is too sporty for my wife and we are getting her a UTE!
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Red exterior with silver trim package and black/silver interior looks very sharp
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I hate to sell this great car, but this is too sporty for my wife and we are getting her a UTE!
Only 158,000 kilometres
Automatic Transmission
WOF dated 14/9/2020
Red exterior with silver trim package and black/silver interior looks very sharp
Driven exclusively by mature driver , and kept in our garage and regularly washed/waxed
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Rack-and-pinion steering system features a vehicle speed-sensitive power assist
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If you've been putting off seeking medical care because of the change in alert levels around the country, don't! Your health is essential and it's really important not to delay.
We have systems in place to ensure safety for all of our patients and staff.
This includes asking … View moreIf you've been putting off seeking medical care because of the change in alert levels around the country, don't! Your health is essential and it's really important not to delay.
We have systems in place to ensure safety for all of our patients and staff.
This includes asking all visitors to the clinic to wear a face cover. Don’t have one? No worries, our staff will provide you with one.
Additionally, we would greatly appreciate limiting the number of support people you bring into the clinic to one (where possible). This helps us to ensure social distancing is maintained which helps to keep us all safe.
You can read our full update here.
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Make sure that you and your family can swim with confidence and enjoy our beautiful country and its many beaches, rivers and lakes.
We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all. Touch base with … View moreMake sure that you and your family can swim with confidence and enjoy our beautiful country and its many beaches, rivers and lakes.
We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all. Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Albany and Hobsonville.
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Hi neighbours,
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has announced Labour will make Matariki New Zealand’s twelth public holiday from 2022 if re-elected.
The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a … View moreHi neighbours,
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has announced Labour will make Matariki New Zealand’s twelth public holiday from 2022 if re-elected.
The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.
The policy announcement follows a series of public campaigns for the Matariki, which acts as the Māori New Year, to be recognised.
The exact timing of Matariki shifts every year as it relates to a star cluster reappearing and has traditionally varied between Iwi.
It would be the first new public holiday since the Third Labour Government made Waitangi Day a public holiday in 1973, although then Prime Minister Norman Kirk called it “New Zealand Day”.
“Matariki will be a distinctly New Zealand holiday and a time for reflection, celebration and to look to the future as we take increasing pride in our unique national identity,” Ardern said.
She said the struggling tourism sector could use the help of another holiday and noted the “long run” with no public holidays that currently happens between Queen’s Birthday in early June and Labour Day in late October.
“We don’t have many statutory holidays compared to other OECD countries and it would be good to break up the long run through winter,” Ardern said.
Tired of Covid lockdowns and just want to get out, run around and have some fun in the sun?
Twilight Cricket could be the thing for you. Grab a bunch of mates together and form a team.
As we start tending to our gardens and planning what to grow for the warmer months ahead, perhaps consider if there's something else you should be growing in your community such as stronger connections to your neighbours.
Research shows that loneliness is strongly associated with low mental … View moreAs we start tending to our gardens and planning what to grow for the warmer months ahead, perhaps consider if there's something else you should be growing in your community such as stronger connections to your neighbours.
Research shows that loneliness is strongly associated with low mental health + well-being. Whether you have a wide social network or prefer to only have a few close friends, joining Neighbourhood Support is a great way to feel supported and connected to those nearby. You never know when you might need a little help from a local friend!
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It’s time to spring into action and prepare your perfect veggie garden.
See our September checklist to get started ☀️
* Sow Carrot and Parsnip seeds directly into weed-free beds.
* Sow Tomatoes, Zucchini, Cucumber, Basil, and Capsicum seeds into seedling trays inside.
* Plant grafted … View moreIt’s time to spring into action and prepare your perfect veggie garden.
See our September checklist to get started ☀️
* Sow Carrot and Parsnip seeds directly into weed-free beds.
* Sow Tomatoes, Zucchini, Cucumber, Basil, and Capsicum seeds into seedling trays inside.
* Plant grafted Tomato in a sheltered, warm spot such as a greenhouse or in a moveable pot.
* Plant potatoes, but make sure they’re starting to sprout first.
* Prepare new beds and improve your soil by forking the soil and adding Kings Compost, Kings Sheep Pellets and Nature’s Organic Fertiliser.
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Hi neighbours,
A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.
Councils across the country must scrap planning rules that require car parks to be put down near new … View moreHi neighbours,
A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.
Councils across the country must scrap planning rules that require car parks to be put down near new housing or business developments, under newly released housing guidelines.
The change comes as the Government looks to encourage development, in part by freeing up land held up by car parks, under its new National Policy Statement for urban development.
Property developer Phil Robinson said scrapping car park rules was a “big change”, but he was unsure if it was a “big win”.
What do you think of having more new builds in your area with fewer driveways and garages?
There's been a surge in the number of people returning to New Zealand from India who have tested positive for Covid-19.
It comes at the same time India has overtaken Brazil to become the second worst-Covid hit country.
In the last fortnight, 26 people have tested positive after returning… View moreThere's been a surge in the number of people returning to New Zealand from India who have tested positive for Covid-19.
It comes at the same time India has overtaken Brazil to become the second worst-Covid hit country.
In the last fortnight, 26 people have tested positive after returning from India, 20 of them from one flight alone.
Do you think the government needs to be stricter at the border?
The family of missing French teenager Eloi Rolland have long held on to hope that one day their son and brother will be found.
But six months on from his disappearance in Auckland, the hope that has kept them strong has dwindled.
The 18-year-old had been studying English and staying with a host … View moreThe family of missing French teenager Eloi Rolland have long held on to hope that one day their son and brother will be found.
But six months on from his disappearance in Auckland, the hope that has kept them strong has dwindled.
The 18-year-old had been studying English and staying with a host family in Birkenhead on the North Shore, before he disappeared without explanation on the evening of March 6.
Phone data indicates he was near the intersection of Piha Rd and Scenic Drive about 9.18am on March 7.
Rolland’s sister Aurore told Stuff in July her family were “waiting for a miracle”.
However, after six months of no news, she said last week they had lost hope.
Click below to read our full report.
“So I would say it’s possible I might have the most plants per square metre,” she quips.
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