East Tamaki, Auckland

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1473 days ago

The Attitude Trust Communications Scholarship now available!

The Team from Counties Manukau Health

The Attitude Trust is offering those living with disabilities, and plan to study in communications/journalism, the opportunity to apply for this scholarship worth up to $5,000 per year. The Trust believes there is a role for young New Zealanders to develop careers in the media, providing strong … View moreThe Attitude Trust is offering those living with disabilities, and plan to study in communications/journalism, the opportunity to apply for this scholarship worth up to $5,000 per year. The Trust believes there is a role for young New Zealanders to develop careers in the media, providing strong fresh voices and leaders who can advocate for people with disabilities and create change.

For more information and to apply, visit the Trust website: www.attitudeawards.org...

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1473 days ago

Police pay tribute to fallen officer Matt Ratana

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Matiu "Matt" Ratana, the New Zealand-born police officer killed in the line of duty in the United Kingdom in October, has been remembered by police with a special rugby game.

Auckland police and Counties Manukau police honoured the "strong rugby boy" on Saturday by playing each… View more
Matiu "Matt" Ratana, the New Zealand-born police officer killed in the line of duty in the United Kingdom in October, has been remembered by police with a special rugby game.

Auckland police and Counties Manukau police honoured the "strong rugby boy" on Saturday by playing each other in the inaugural game for the Sgt Matt Matiu Ratana Memorial trophy.

Ratana, 54, worked for both districts while policing in New Zealand.

Ratana, 54, who was originally from Hawke's Bay, was shot dead in a South London custody centre on September 25, allegedly by a man who had been detained, while working for Metropolitan Police.

The trophy was funded by former New Zealand Police colleagues and acknowledges Ratana's rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Service.

It bears a huia feather - the police tradition to honour fallen officers.

Also attached to the trophy are blue and white ribbons showing the colours of Auckland and of Ratana's beloved East Grinstead Rugby Football Club.

The commemorative game will become an annual event for police rugby in Auckland and Counties Manukau.

1479 days ago

First home buyer burned by sunset clause finally secures dream house in Lower Hutt

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Remember Bailey Ross, the first time buyer who missed out on the property she'd been saving since she was 16 to own because of a sunset clause? Well, great news! She's secured a home in Lower Hutt.
I caught up with Bailey for an episode of First Rung, our podcast for first time buyers. … View more
Remember Bailey Ross, the first time buyer who missed out on the property she'd been saving since she was 16 to own because of a sunset clause? Well, great news! She's secured a home in Lower Hutt.
I caught up with Bailey for an episode of First Rung, our podcast for first time buyers. She ended up giving me a bit of a masterclass in tenacity and not giving up on your home owning dreams.
Find out how Bailey found her first home, and what it means to her after such a big let down.

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1473 days ago

Leading Community Organisations workshop series

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

PROGRAMME CONTENT
It is the aim of this series of workshops to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to lead your organisations and communities effectively. This programme of learning will build your confidence and enable you to lead your groups, teams and organisations into the “new … View more
PROGRAMME CONTENT
It is the aim of this series of workshops to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to lead your organisations and communities effectively. This programme of learning will build your confidence and enable you to lead your groups, teams and organisations into the “new normal”. All workshops are fully interactive (no boring lectures) and very practical. We guarantee you will come away with ideas, knowledge and tools you will want to share with others in your organisation.

COST
$100 pp Full programme (includes10 x workshops).

WORKSHOP DETAILS
Location: Te Tuhi, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga, Auckland
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dates: Wed 25 Nov, Wed 9 Dec, Wed 10 Feb, Wed 24 Feb, Wed 10 Mar,
Wed 24 Mar, Wed 7 Apr, Wed 21 Apr, Wed 5 May, Wed 19 May

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR
The lead facilitator for this programme is Sandy Thompson from LEAD (www.lead.org.nz). A belief in the power of strong communities has led Sandy to pursue a career as a trainer, consultant and coach in the community and not for profit sector. She has been working and volunteering in the Not for Profit Sector since she was a volunteer youth leader in Whangarei in the 1970’s. Prior to becoming part of LEAD, Sandy was one of the team delivering the Unitec Graduate Diploma in Not for Profit Management, a role she took on after 10 years as the founding leader of the National Association for OSCAR.
Sandy’s experience as a leader in the not for profit sector, and her experience facilitating and mentoring other leaders, has led to her work providing values-based management and leadership support, organisation development based on strengths-based approaches (including appreciative inquiry), and the training of community facilitators and trainers.
Sandy works with boards and leaders from a wide range of organisations, both large and small, including those from the social services, faith-based, environment, arts, and migrant sectors. Knowing well the answer to every question is “it depends”, she helps leaders and boards to navigate through the complexity that is community leadership. Sandy has extensive experience working in the Pacific Islands and has a depth of experience working in cross cultural environments; and teaching others how to succeed when leading in cross cultural contexts.
Sandy’s current core voluntary roles are as a Trustee for ChildAlert an organisation that fights commercial sexual exploitation of children, and she is also the Pacific representative on ECPAT International who do the same work at an international level. Sandy is also co-chair of the Trust
Board of Hui E! – New Zealand’s national organisation promoting, strengthening and connecting the Community Sector

Please email admin@mecoss.org.nz for an enrolment form.

Attend 8 or more sessions and receive a certificate of participation.

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1476 days ago

Throwback Friday

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Happy Friday neighbours!

Can you guess who this is? I'll give you a clue. The photo was taken about 1971.

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1473 days ago

One new Covid-19 case confirmed: Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

A new Covid-19 case linked to the AUT student who tested positive has been announced.

A close contact of the student returned a weak positive test on Saturday and is already in Auckland's quarantine facility.

The Ministry of Health said on Sunday the person was now a confirmed case and also… View more
A new Covid-19 case linked to the AUT student who tested positive has been announced.

A close contact of the student returned a weak positive test on Saturday and is already in Auckland's quarantine facility.

The Ministry of Health said on Sunday the person was now a confirmed case and also lived at the Vincent Residences in the central city where the student lived.

Test results indicate that this new case is a very recent infection, the Ministry said.

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1476 days ago

Poll: Do you think changing the Auckland alert level is needed?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

New Zealand is currently at level 1 however as a new community case was confirmed on November 12 with potential of wider spread, Aucklanders await news of whether there will be a level change.

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Do you think changing the Auckland alert level is needed?
  • 4.7% Yes, a complete lockdown is best
    4.7% Complete
  • 18.8% Yes, an alert level between 2-3 is needed
    18.8% Complete
  • 67.2% No, stay at level 1
    67.2% Complete
  • 9.4% Remove all alert level restrictions
    9.4% Complete
981 votes
1474 days ago

Watch Stuff Circuit’s new documentary, Emma

The Team Reporter from Stuff

At two weeks old, Emma was left at an orphanage in Russia. After three years, Emma was adopted by a New Zealand family and brought here for a new life - but that didn’t work out how it was supposed to. Emma was diagnosed with foetal alcohol syndrome and reactive attachment disorder. Parenting her… View moreAt two weeks old, Emma was left at an orphanage in Russia. After three years, Emma was adopted by a New Zealand family and brought here for a new life - but that didn’t work out how it was supposed to. Emma was diagnosed with foetal alcohol syndrome and reactive attachment disorder. Parenting her became a nightmare, and it ended in tragedy.

Emma has faced more challenges and rejections than most people could cope with. And now, she wants to take on the biggest challenge of her life - finding answers to those most fundamental questions: who am I? Where did I come from?
Watch now

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1476 days ago

Happy Diwali to New Zealand!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Diwali has different meanings worldwide depending where you live but primarily it celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Whether you are celebrating at home by lighting lamps & eating treats, or you are going to a nearby festival, we'd love to hear about your Diwali celebrations. Feel … View moreDiwali has different meanings worldwide depending where you live but primarily it celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Whether you are celebrating at home by lighting lamps & eating treats, or you are going to a nearby festival, we'd love to hear about your Diwali celebrations. Feel free to share your photos and best wishes to your community below.

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1474 days ago

DiDi Rides

Rizwan from Flat Bush

Hi neighbours I have free $20 DiDi ride vouchers for giveaway here’s the promo code U7ZU4C please use it within 14 days and also you can share this code to anyone you like to ...
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Regards
Reece

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1476 days ago

Poll: Do you think enough is being done to support South Auckland projects?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Auckland Manukau Ward councillor Efeso Collins says news the supercity is facing a projected $1 billion hit to its revenue over the next three years is hard to take.

South Auckland was already hammered in this year’s Emergency Budget and funding for a number of projects, including the Ōtāhuhu … View more
Auckland Manukau Ward councillor Efeso Collins says news the supercity is facing a projected $1 billion hit to its revenue over the next three years is hard to take.

South Auckland was already hammered in this year’s Emergency Budget and funding for a number of projects, including the Ōtāhuhu Town Centre upgrade, the Auckland Council Manukau Hub and Transform Manukau were affected.

The council announced on Wednesday that the $450 million hit to revenue from Covid-19 that was projected this year could now snowball to nearly $1b by 2024.

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

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Do you think enough is being done to support South Auckland projects?
  • 16.9% Yes
    16.9% Complete
  • 61% No
    61% Complete
  • 22% Undecided- it's too complex
    22% Complete
59 votes
1474 days ago

iPhone 12 Pro Max 256 GB (Pacific Blue)

Maxim from Papatoetoe

Selling because I got it from the company. Brand new & sealed (NOT opened). It comes with ORIGINAL packaging from Vodafone NZ. Message me now and do not miss it!

OVERVIEW

iPhone 12 Pro Max 256 GB (Pacific Blue). 5G to download huge files on the go and stream HDR video.

1) Larger 6.7-inch … View more
Selling because I got it from the company. Brand new & sealed (NOT opened). It comes with ORIGINAL packaging from Vodafone NZ. Message me now and do not miss it!

OVERVIEW

iPhone 12 Pro Max 256 GB (Pacific Blue). 5G to download huge files on the go and stream HDR video.

1) Larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display.

2) Ceramic Shield with four times better drop performance.

3) Incredible low-light photography with the best Pro camera system on an iPhone, and 5× optical zoom range.

4) Cinema-grade Dolby Vision video recording, editing and playback. Night mode portraits and next-level AR experiences with the LiDAR Scanner.

5) Powerful A14 Bionic chip for infinitely spectacular possibilities. And new MagSafe accessories for easy attachment and faster wireless charging.

KEY FEATURES

Pro camera system with 12-megapixel Ultra Wide, Wide and Telephoto cameras; 5× optical zoom range; Night mode; Deep Fusion; Smart HDR 3; Apple ProRAW5; and 4K Dolby Vision HDR recording

LiDAR Scanner for improved AR experiences and Night mode portraits

Industry-leading IP68 water resistance

Contact me now so you don't miss it!

Price: $2,199

1474 days ago

Convection oven

Ela from East Tamaki

Used only a few times

Price: $20

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1474 days ago

Climing plant holder and varius pots

Ela from East Tamaki

As per photo. For free

Free

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1477 days ago

Auckland's Boring Day Out

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Aucklanders will get the chance to see firsthand the giant tunnel boring machine which will complete construction of the two City Rail Link tunnels.

Auckland’s “Boring Day Out” will be held at the project's Mt Eden construction site on December 6.

People will be able to see up close … View more
Aucklanders will get the chance to see firsthand the giant tunnel boring machine which will complete construction of the two City Rail Link tunnels.

Auckland’s “Boring Day Out” will be held at the project's Mt Eden construction site on December 6.

People will be able to see up close the machine named Dame Whina Cooper after the Māori rights activist.

They will also view where the machine starts its underground journey next year, from Mount Eden to the new Karangahape underground station, then to the Aotea station in central Auckland.

“This will be a rare opportunity to see the star of New Zealand’s biggest-ever transport infrastructure project before it disappears underground,” said Francois Dudouit, Project Director for the Link Alliance.

Details about where people can get tickets on-line will be announced next week.

Ten visiting sessions will be held, with the first entry at 9 am and the last at 6 pm.

Visitor numbers will be restricted to 500 for each session.

Tickets are free and people can book up to five tickets per person.

People with wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prams/pushchairs and walking sticks are welcome.

Entry to the Mt Eden site will be via Ngahura Street near New North Road.

The walk is 600 metres long and the ground is flat but there are some uneven surfaces.








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