Clover Park, Auckland

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1364 days ago

Could the geat Polynesian migration turn kids on to science and tech

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Like many, Sir Ian Taylor learned only at the age of 68 about the Polynesian migrations across the Pacific Ocean. He hopes a new education website will inspire especially maori and pasifika kids they have innovation in their DNA. Did you know the stories? Read below:

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1359 days ago

A love of learning!

NumberWorks'nWords Manukau

At NumberWorks'nWords we create a learning environment that children love to come to.

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1359 days ago

Ryman Healthcare charity partner 2021/22

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

Applications are closing soon!

Since 1999, the residents and staff at Ryman Healthcare have raised more than $4 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.

Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner.

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1361 days ago

Interview

Lorna from Papatoetoe

How could you do this to your 94yr old Grandmother and your 99yr old Grandfather who is recovering from Heart Surgery and still SLEEP AT NIGHT

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1359 days ago

House load of carpet

Yvonne from Weymouth

We have a house load of carpet & under felt to give away. We are putting down new carpet. 4 bedrooms hall lounge, dinning room. Colour olive green, darker green in parts were less traffic. 3/4's is ready for pick up. We are using some in the garage to put our furniture on. While our new … View moreWe have a house load of carpet & under felt to give away. We are putting down new carpet. 4 bedrooms hall lounge, dinning room. Colour olive green, darker green in parts were less traffic. 3/4's is ready for pick up. We are using some in the garage to put our furniture on. While our new carpet is being laid. Pick up Thursday would be great or some now. Phone 2698343 Phill

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1360 days ago

The Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2021 event map is now live! 🌻✅

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event

If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours … View more
To find a public event near you, visit: neighboursday.org.nz/find-an-event

If you have already registered your event and want to make it public, email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and they will add it to the map. If you haven't registered yet, tick 'Yes - please list it on the Neighbours Day website' to have your event included when you sign-up.

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1360 days ago

We want to hear from you

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

We are working hard to create a Manukau Health Park (Manukau SuperClinic and Manukau Surgery Centre) expansion design that addresses the healthcare needs of our local communities and healthcare staff. If you have been in our care, we want to hear about your experiences and views on the design and … View moreWe are working hard to create a Manukau Health Park (Manukau SuperClinic and Manukau Surgery Centre) expansion design that addresses the healthcare needs of our local communities and healthcare staff. If you have been in our care, we want to hear about your experiences and views on the design and refurbishment of the new Manukau Health Park.

The day will be divided in four sessions with presentations from Warren and Mahoney (architects) and discussion focussed on a group of services. Click below to find out more.

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1360 days ago

Covid-19: new positive case is flight attendant who visited Auckland supermarket

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland Reporters:

A flight attendant who visited an Auckland supermarket has tested positive for Covid-19.

Fourteen other air crew are being contacted and asked to isolate and re-test, the Ministry of Health said.

It is not ruling out local transmission of the virus in Auckland, but says the … View more
Auckland Reporters:

A flight attendant who visited an Auckland supermarket has tested positive for Covid-19.

Fourteen other air crew are being contacted and asked to isolate and re-test, the Ministry of Health said.

It is not ruling out local transmission of the virus in Auckland, but says the risk to the public is low.

The woman who tested positive has been moved to Jet Park quarantine facility.

“The Public Health initial assessment is there is low risk to the public due to Auckland being at Alert Level 3 for the period in which this case was back in New Zealand and were either in isolation or at home for most of that time,” the ministry said in a Sunday evening release.

“There is currently one location of interest – the Auckland Airport Countdown on March 3 between 12.07pm and 1.22pm.”

“Anyone who was at the store at this time is asked to monitor their health for the next 10 days (until March 17)."

Contact tracers are also in the process of tracking down people who were at an unnamed clinic at the same time as the woman during a health appointment on an unspecified date.

“All those attending the same clinic at the same time are being identified and will be contacted and provided specific health advice.”

Genome sequencing results are expected on Tuesday.

The woman's three household family members were tested on Sunday, and they are all negative, the ministry said.

She returned to New Zealand from Japan on February 28, and returned a negative Covid-19 result then, the Health Ministry said.

She returned a subsequent positive test result on Sunday after a swab taken on Saturday as part of routine surveillance testing, the Ministry said.

People who were at the Auckland Airport Countdown on Wednesday between 12.07pm and 1.22pm are not being asked to isolate.

“If they feel unwell or develop symptoms, they should contact Healthline on 0800 358 5454, and get tested and stay at home until a negative test result is received.”

“Testing is available at six community testing centres (CTCs) throughout Auckland as well as at general practices and urgent care clinics.”

“There is currently good capacity in the testing system, and the CTCs in Otara (South Auckland) and Wiri (West Auckland) have additional staff available to meet any increase in demand.”

Testing locations are available on the Auckland Regional Public Health Service website.

The ministry said it would provide a further update on Monday.

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1361 days ago

Government grants now available

EECA

Everyone deserves a warm, comfortable home.

See if you’re eligible for free insulation and 90% off heaters with a Warmer Kiwi Homes grant.

For more details visit WarmerKiwiHomes.govt.nz
Learn more

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1361 days ago

Alert Level 2

Manukau Toyota

Hey everyone and thank you so much for bearing with us this past week as our Team saw to your sales and service needs at Alert Level 3. I know the restrictions posed challenges for those trying to take delivery of new vehicles, get cars serviced and purchase parts and tyres. Thank you for your … View moreHey everyone and thank you so much for bearing with us this past week as our Team saw to your sales and service needs at Alert Level 3. I know the restrictions posed challenges for those trying to take delivery of new vehicles, get cars serviced and purchase parts and tyres. Thank you for your patience.
We are now back at Alert Level 2 and the best place to go to find out exactly what that means for customers is at our website below.
We look forward to welcoming you back into our Stores and onto our car yards.
Please remember to scan in, our QR codes are posted around our stores - Botany Toyota, Botany Bridgestone, Manukau Toyota, Papakura Toyota, Bridgestone Takanini and Pukekohe Toyota..

Keep safe everyone and thank you again.

Darren Smart
CEO, Manukau Toyota Group

1366 days ago

Increase in MIQ costs for temporary visa holders - are you impacted?

Lucy Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

MBIE has just announced that from 25 March 2021, MIQ costs for temporary entry visa class holders will increase from $3100 to $5520.

Temporary visa holders (including those on visitor visas, student visas, work visas and limited visas) who have already booked MIQ spots and are due… View more
Hi Neighbours,

MBIE has just announced that from 25 March 2021, MIQ costs for temporary entry visa class holders will increase from $3100 to $5520.

Temporary visa holders (including those on visitor visas, student visas, work visas and limited visas) who have already booked MIQ spots and are due to enter on/after 25 March will also be expected to pay by the new standards.

Are you impacted by this change? What are your thoughts on this change? Feel free to get in touch with me to share your views:
Lucy Xia
Email: lucy.xia@stuff.co.nz
Mobile: 022 0929 679.

1365 days ago

Poll: With Auckland back in alert level 3 lockdown, are you becoming more complacent when it comes to following the rules?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Kiwis may become complacent and start to ignore government guidance if lockdowns become more frequent, according to experts.

Auckland moved back into a week-long level 3 lockdown on Sunday after two fresh community cases of Covid-19 were discovered.

But University of Auckland associate … View more
Kiwis may become complacent and start to ignore government guidance if lockdowns become more frequent, according to experts.

Auckland moved back into a week-long level 3 lockdown on Sunday after two fresh community cases of Covid-19 were discovered.

But University of Auckland associate professor Susanna Trnka​ says if people no longer feel a sense of urgency they will be less compelled to follow the rules.

"During the first lockdown it was understood that extraordinary times require extraordinary measures,” the social anthropologist said.

"But as it becomes lockdown two, three and four, the sense of the urgency has shifted and isn't so palpable."

Senior lecturer Sarah Cowie, who is an expert on psychology and behaviour, said it was "certainly a possibility" that people could become more complacent during recurring lockdowns.

“There's evidence from places overseas that have been flung in and out of lockdown that people do become a little bit more complacent the more you have,” she said.

“If we are doing things in line with level 3 and not seeing the benefits of that, it might feel discouraging."

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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With Auckland back in alert level 3 lockdown, are you becoming more complacent when it comes to following the rules?
  • 18% Yes
    18% Complete
  • 31.3% No
    31.3% Complete
  • 50.7% I'm adhering strictly to government guidance.
    50.7% Complete
904 votes
1363 days ago

What you need to know: Earthquakes and tsunami warnings

The Team from Auckland Council

Advice for the Auckland region:

EVACUATION | Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas) is expected on Great Barrier Island. Local response plans have been activated and residents have been evacuated to higher ground.


STAY AWAY FROM COASTAL AREAS | Rest of Auckland… View more
Advice for the Auckland region:

EVACUATION | Aotea / Great Barrier Island

Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas) is expected on Great Barrier Island. Local response plans have been activated and residents have been evacuated to higher ground.


STAY AWAY FROM COASTAL AREAS | Rest of Auckland

Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges near the shore are expected in the following areas. This means a threat to beach, harbour, estuary and small boat activities.

West Coast of Auckland

Manukau Harbour

East Coast of Auckland

Waiheke Island

Waitemata Harbour.

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1363 days ago

Suzuki swift for sale $9500

Rajwinder from Manurewa

2013 Suzuki Swift 32000km cheapest comparable example currently listed!

-Push Botton start
-Keyless entry
-Digital display
-Factory tinted windows
-Central locking
-isocut (save fuel in traffic/traffic lights)… View more
2013 Suzuki Swift 32000km cheapest comparable example currently listed!

-Push Botton start
-Keyless entry
-Digital display
-Factory tinted windows
-Central locking
-isocut (save fuel in traffic/traffic lights)
-1.2L engine
-Hatchback

REGO, WOF, SEVICE already done

1363 days ago

Keep it up Aotearoa! 💕

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

It's been heartwarming to hear stories from across the North Island of people taking others into their home and sharing a cup of tea together or fixing them a meal.

For the latest official updates:

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