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A uniquely Kiwi karaoke competition is bringing all the talent, passion and drama of television talent shows like The Voice UK to the Auckland community. Adrenalin-charged competitors take to the stage at East Tamaki Tavern to compete to be in The Final Four.
The Final Four Karaoke Competition… View moreA uniquely Kiwi karaoke competition is bringing all the talent, passion and drama of television talent shows like The Voice UK to the Auckland community. Adrenalin-charged competitors take to the stage at East Tamaki Tavern to compete to be in The Final Four.
The Final Four Karaoke Competition
Where: East Tamaki Tavern, 265 East Tamaki Road, Auckland
When: Wednesday nights at 8pm until 28 November 2018
“It’s a good opportunity for people who love singing to shine,” he says. “It aims to find people with talent in the local community, give them opportunities and potentially develop them as contractors for singing" says organiser Hikaiti Witika of VIC Entertainment.
Staff at an Auckland racetrack say they are devastated after suspicious fires destroyed two building…
More than one fifth of Auckland and Northland hospitals, including the country's leading children's …
Put out that cigarette, smokers!
Smoking outside hundreds of cafes, restaurants and bars has been snubbed out by Auckland Council.
The council is making more than 800 restaurants, cafes and bars with outdoor dining smokefree as part of new licensing rules.
To read more click here.
What … View morePut out that cigarette, smokers!
Smoking outside hundreds of cafes, restaurants and bars has been snubbed out by Auckland Council.
The council is making more than 800 restaurants, cafes and bars with outdoor dining smokefree as part of new licensing rules.
To read more click here.
What do you think of the ban? Do smokers ruin your dining experience? Or do you enjoy a cigarette with a couple of after work drinks? How will this affect you? (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your comments used on Stuff)
The Auckland Walk Challenge is back for November! Get a group of friends or colleagues together and step up to the challenge.
Register by 27 October to be in the draw to win a Fitbit Charge 2 step tracker!
Bus users in Auckland and Waikato will have to find another way to travel on Tuesday as drivers go on strike.
First Union divisional secretary Jared Abbott said bus services across the country were in "chaos", and drivers had had enough of the poor pay and working conditions. He said … View moreBus users in Auckland and Waikato will have to find another way to travel on Tuesday as drivers go on strike.
First Union divisional secretary Jared Abbott said bus services across the country were in "chaos", and drivers had had enough of the poor pay and working conditions. He said bus drivers were not treated as people and called for industry-wide standards, which included a Fair Pay Agreement.
West Auckland commuters would be most affected by the 24-hour Auckland strike, which would see drivers stop work from 4am on Tuesday to 4am on Wednesday. School and express services would operate as usual.
In West Auckland, 245 services on the following routes will be affected: 66; 111; 112; 114; 131; 132; 133; 134; 138; 141; 142; 143; 146; 152; 154.
These routes included some into the city centre and to Sylvia Park shopping centre. Around 100 south Auckland services will be affected, on routes including 33; 362; 365; 368; 371; 372; 373; 376; 377; 378. Read more here
Auckland commuters could face chaos on their way to work today as 345 bus services in South and West Auckland are disrupted when bus drivers walk off the job for 24 hours. About 100 Auckland bus drivers who are First Union members employed by Ritchies Murphy and Pavlovich are striking from 4am … View moreAuckland commuters could face chaos on their way to work today as 345 bus services in South and West Auckland are disrupted when bus drivers walk off the job for 24 hours. About 100 Auckland bus drivers who are First Union members employed by Ritchies Murphy and Pavlovich are striking from 4am today until 4am tomorrow over better pay and allowances such as overtime and sick leave. The strike will disrupt or cancel 245 of the 940 weekday services operated by Ritchies Murphy in South Auckland and about 100 of the 964 weekday services operated by Pavlovich in West Auckland for Auckland Transport. The routes affected in South Auckland are 372, 362, 365, 378, 377, 373, 371, 368, 376 and 33. The West Auckland routes affected are 66, 131, 132, 133, 134, 138, 141, 142, 143, 146, 152, 154, 111, 112 and 114. All school buses will run as normal and commuters should use the AT Mobile app to find an alternative journey.
Q + A
How many drivers are striking?
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One hundred bus drivers employed by Ritchies Murphy and Pavlovich in Auckland, and 100 Go Bus drivers in Hamilton.
Why are they striking?
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They want a Fair Pay Agreement introduced to limit the cuts to pay and allowances such as overtime and sick leave. They say they are overworked and cannot afford to pay their bills or go on holiday.
When are they striking?
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Auckland, 4am today to 4am tomorrow; Hamilton, 5am-9am.
How many services will be affected?
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Around 245 services operated by Ritchies Murphy in South Auckland will be reduced or cancelled. Routes affected are 372, 362, 365, 378, 377, 373, 371, 368, 376. Also, around 100 services operated by Pavlovich in West Auckland will be reduced or cancelled. Routes affected are 66, 131, 132, 133, 134, 138, 141, 142, 143, 146, 152, 154, 111, 112 and 114. This represents 3 per cent of all bus services in Auckland.
What alternative plans are in place?
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Use the AT Mobile app to find an alternative route.
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WestCity’s annual Halloween party is taking place this Saturday. Children are invited to get dressed up in their favourite Halloween costume for a fun-filled celebration including face painting, Halloween friendly games, trick or treating & more!
Activity details:
• Face painting
• … View moreWestCity’s annual Halloween party is taking place this Saturday. Children are invited to get dressed up in their favourite Halloween costume for a fun-filled celebration including face painting, Halloween friendly games, trick or treating & more!
Activity details:
• Face painting
• Mini golf
• Knock out all the ghosts with our Ghost bowling game
• Illusion mirrors
• Halloween colouring in sheets
• Trick or treating
We hope you can join us!
When: Saturday 27th October 11am - 2pm.
Where: WestCity Waitakere, Level 1, Centre Court, 7 Catherine Street, Henderson, Auckland
Phone: 09 978 6700
Waitakere Indian Association Diwali to hit the town. Come with your family and friends to this FREE event. Loads of parking, vegetarian food, shop till you drop, kids amusements and light up the sky with the best fireworks display in NZ. Yeap we are proud of it!
Bollywood beats, henna designs to… View moreWaitakere Indian Association Diwali to hit the town. Come with your family and friends to this FREE event. Loads of parking, vegetarian food, shop till you drop, kids amusements and light up the sky with the best fireworks display in NZ. Yeap we are proud of it!
Bollywood beats, henna designs to fun games and competitions - there's something for everyone.
Not many weekends to go.
Free entry
11am - 10pm
Art West, a community art exhibition and art sale, showcasing over 60 West Auckland artists and makers. A unique event that collectively celebrates and honours the diverse arts practised in our communities.
A visual feast of local arts and mediums which includes sculpture, photography, a short … View moreArt West, a community art exhibition and art sale, showcasing over 60 West Auckland artists and makers. A unique event that collectively celebrates and honours the diverse arts practised in our communities.
A visual feast of local arts and mediums which includes sculpture, photography, a short film, jewellery, soap, painting, textiles, ceramics, illustration, raranga and VR. Public opening with sounds provided by Dj Empress Naima, , an installation of art created by students from 6 local schools and ArtSpark, and ArtsWhau will host the annual Dinner at ArtWest, a chance for locally based artists to catch up, exchange ideas and get to know each other.
Hosted by Kelston Girls’ College
Islay Anderson Auditorium
Friday, October 26th (6pm-8pm).
Exhibition will run from Saturday 27th - 30th October (10am-4pm daily)
For more details visit www.artwest.com or call Jody 021 245 3232.
FREE Sportrack foldup Treadmill - BROKEN
Broken - NOT WORKING
Bought this treadmill second hand a few years ago and it was working fine but didn't really use it much. Haven't used it in a while and now it has stopped working, assume a fuse or wire has come loose after I moved it.
Will … View moreFREE Sportrack foldup Treadmill - BROKEN
Broken - NOT WORKING
Bought this treadmill second hand a few years ago and it was working fine but didn't really use it much. Haven't used it in a while and now it has stopped working, assume a fuse or wire has come loose after I moved it.
Will need to be checked by a qualified repairer.
Pickup in Green Bay.
It folds up and has wheels so is relatively easy to move, but it is quite heavy so will need two people to lift it and you will need a van or big ute.
One of Labour's biggest election promises comes into effect on Monday.The foreign buyers ban prevents many non-residents from buying existing homes.The Bill passed its third reading on August 15 with 63 votes to 57. New Zealand First and the Green Party voted for the Bill."This Government… View moreOne of Labour's biggest election promises comes into effect on Monday.The foreign buyers ban prevents many non-residents from buying existing homes.The Bill passed its third reading on August 15 with 63 votes to 57. New Zealand First and the Green Party voted for the Bill."This Government believes that New Zealanders should not be outbid by wealthier foreign buyers," Associate Finance Minister David Parker said at the time."Whether it’s a beautiful lakeside or oceanfront estate, or a modest suburban house, this law ensures that the market for our homes is set in New Zealand not on the international market."But Property Institute CEO Ashley Church believes it will do nothing to reduce house prices."The evidence is, across the Tasman and other parts of the world, that the imposition of foreign buyers bans… have made virtually no difference to those markets either. In fact Mr Church believes the ban could have an adverse effect on the New Zealand economy as the country has previously welcomed foreign investment."That's not necessarily going to be the case going forward and that's a retrograde step for our economy as a country that needs foreign investment and needs money to come from other parts of the world. There will be exemptions for people from Australia and Singapore.
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Around 100 bus drivers will create headaches for commuters on Tuesday in a protest about chaotic industrial standards. Ritchies Murphy and Pavlovich drivers will walk off the job for 24 hours from 4am on Tuesday until 4am on Wednesday. First Union said drivers are frustrated because there are no … View moreAround 100 bus drivers will create headaches for commuters on Tuesday in a protest about chaotic industrial standards. Ritchies Murphy and Pavlovich drivers will walk off the job for 24 hours from 4am on Tuesday until 4am on Wednesday. First Union said drivers are frustrated because there are no regulations limiting the cuts to pay and allowances such as overtime and sick leave. Bus drivers are not being treated as people who have lives outside of work, First Union divisional secretary Jared Abbott said. "Bus drivers are not given the same everyday rights most of us have; like being able to spend time with family, have a hobby, or to have downtime to socialise and be an active member of their communities. "They can't afford to pay bills and things like going to the movies and holidays are just not even considered," he said. The union said Auckland's Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) has created a race to the bottom on wages for companies tendering for bus routes. It contends the PTOM is defunct because there are no regulations limiting the cuts to pay and allowances such as overtime and sick leave. Abbott said Auckland Transport and Auckland Council need to be aware of the issues surrounding the PTOM. "Industrywide standards would clean up the calamity that is the bus system in New Zealand. Honestly, while there are quite different issues in different regions it's safe to say it's absolute chaos everywhere, we need to be listened to this time. "That's why drivers are calling for a Fair Pay Agreement not only in Auckland, but countrywide to drastically improve the lives of hundreds of hard-working New Zealanders," he said. Outside of Auckland, Go Bus drivers in the Waikato will strike from 5am until 9pm on Tuesday.
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