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We're in the last week of nominations for the 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. So come on, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland – who’s your New Zealander of the Year?
Tell us with a nomination! Nominations close 31 August.
Get in quick – www.nzawards.org.nz...
Kia ora neighbours. Since New Zealand plunged into lockdown last week, the laughs for Kiwis have been few and far between.
Apart from Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins’ Freudian slip at an afternoon press conference, where he muddled a message about people stretching their legs and … View moreKia ora neighbours. Since New Zealand plunged into lockdown last week, the laughs for Kiwis have been few and far between.
Apart from Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins’ Freudian slip at an afternoon press conference, where he muddled a message about people stretching their legs and instead said “spread your legs”, the mood of the nation has been heavy and serious.
But as you’d expect, a minister uttering “spread your legs” at a high-profile press conference was music to the ears of meme makers.
Some prefer to take their mind off lockdown by trying something new, such as creating mandalas (abstract art) from things found lying around the house or gathered from nature outside.
Others have been finding ways to keep their community entertained during their lockdown strolls around the neighbourhood, including a return of the hugely popular window teddy bears of 2020.
If you're fed up of reading about the negatives of Covid-19, take a read of our story below. We hope it will make you smile. Ngā mihi.
Kia ora neighbours, an Auckland Councillor and an Onehunga church have offered to claim the baby girl found dead at an Auckland recycling centre, so she can have a proper burial.
The body of the newborn baby girl, born at full term, was found at Visy Recycling, in Onehunga, on August 16 after … View moreKia ora neighbours, an Auckland Councillor and an Onehunga church have offered to claim the baby girl found dead at an Auckland recycling centre, so she can have a proper burial.
The body of the newborn baby girl, born at full term, was found at Visy Recycling, in Onehunga, on August 16 after being brought to the centre in a truckload of waste.
Maungakiekie-Tamaki ward councillor Josephine Bartley said she had emailed police on Monday night stating that if the newborn was left unclaimed, the Onehunga community could claim her.
Read the full story below.
If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
… View moreIf you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
SOS Business - A not-for-profit helping NZ small businesses during a tough time. All the money (less credit card fees) gets paid to the businesses.
Our Cookery, Advanced student Timmika has prepared this cheesecake at home during August Lockdown 2021. This unbaked cheese cake has a crunchy biscuit base, silky vanilla cream and refreshing berry coulis.
Recipe up on our blog.
Hi everyone whilst our showroom in Penrose is closed due to the lockdown, you can still visit us online at www.venlureeblinds.co.nz... to view our fabulous range of blinds. Hundreds of colours and designs and there's still 30% off the entire range. Stay safe.
Dear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View moreDear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.
Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.
Lockdown Learning
Join us from anywhere in New Zealand for NZQA Certificate in New Zealand Wine Micro-credential with Celia Hay over 4 evenings from 5-8pm starting on Thursday 2 Sept.
Special lockdown discount $220 for Domestic students.
Kia ora Neighbours, if you were planning to find out about Light Rail at one of the remaining community meetings, too late. They have been cancelled due to Covid. Should the consultation have been delayed? Read the story below:
Hey Auckland!
We have some great apprenticeship options available for you! This is the perfect opportunity to get qualified and learn on the job. Check out the links below for more information!
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
Machining - Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Print Bindery Apprentice
93 public toilets will remain open in our parks and open spaces, for use by workers and locals visiting our parks. These facilities will undergo regular cleaning while Alert Level 4 is in place.
Click on 'Read More' to see the list.
As part of our commitment to Epsom and the surrounding community, we offer school leavers who love working with people and wish to explore a career in Dental Assisting, an opportunity to spend 3 - 4 weeks with us. This is an unpaid learning and training opportunity and our entire team spends a … View moreAs part of our commitment to Epsom and the surrounding community, we offer school leavers who love working with people and wish to explore a career in Dental Assisting, an opportunity to spend 3 - 4 weeks with us. This is an unpaid learning and training opportunity and our entire team spends a significant amount of time and energy, training the person as well as to explore a career in Dental Assisting. This is a basic introduction to working in a dental clinic. This training can lead to an amazing & life-long clinical or administrative career. Interested ???
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This is not an offer of employment, but we are confident that the person will discover for themselves, their strengths, clinical / admin role and be able to apply for a dental assisting position at any dental clinic. Whilst we do not have an age or gender barrier, the NZ dental clinic situation usually looks for young & female dental assistants.
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If you wish to explore this career pathway, send me your CV and expression of interest and then come in for a chat. Dr Loy : loyola.correa@gmail.com / 0212269959
Here is a weekend puzzle for those of you who enjoyed the last one. Answer to follow on Monday.
Hi Neighbour,
Here we go again. Hope you are looking after those in your bubble and keeping safe.
If you need a bit of distraction from the confines of lockdown, this could be the perfect time to keep learning through what can be pretty tough times.
Right now many will be tuning in online, so … View moreHi Neighbour,
Here we go again. Hope you are looking after those in your bubble and keeping safe.
If you need a bit of distraction from the confines of lockdown, this could be the perfect time to keep learning through what can be pretty tough times.
Right now many will be tuning in online, so why not brush up on skills to learn how to make an impact with your business digitally.
First impressions count. In fact, they say you only have 3 seconds to make a good one. So, slick images are crucial.
Flipping the perfect patty is quite a skill, so too is producing snappy images - local business Burger Burger can do both with ease. They’ve done away with traditional advertising and instead engaged its customers with vibrant and interactive content.
Watch their story here to find out how they get more digital bang for their marketing buck.
Then get started yourself and join us at Digital Boost to get going with our free videos and resources!
The Team at Digital Boost
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