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1185 days ago

Auckland apprenticeship opportunities

Competenz

Hey Auckland! We have some more awesome job opportunities available for you!
Check them out below for your chance to earn while you learn.
Print Bindery Apprentice
Print Apprenticeship
Heavy Fabrication Apprentice
Light Fabrication - Furniture
Apprentice Saw Doctor

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1186 days ago

Brain Teaser Time

Andrea from Morningside

Forrest left home running. He ran a ways and then turned left, ran the same distance and turned left again, ran the same distance and turned left again. When he got home, there were two masked men. Who were they?

I will make the first one easy by showing the Answer below:
Answer: The catcher and … View more
Forrest left home running. He ran a ways and then turned left, ran the same distance and turned left again, ran the same distance and turned left again. When he got home, there were two masked men. Who were they?

I will make the first one easy by showing the Answer below:
Answer: The catcher and the umpire.

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1186 days ago

How to push back railway decisions?

Gamaliel from Grey Lynn

Hi all from Auranga development in Drury where walking and clean transport is the main drive since design, as well as cycle friendly. Kiwirail has decided to move the future Drury West train station in the same lineal direction of the planned railway but almost 500 metres from the main hub of … View moreHi all from Auranga development in Drury where walking and clean transport is the main drive since design, as well as cycle friendly. Kiwirail has decided to move the future Drury West train station in the same lineal direction of the planned railway but almost 500 metres from the main hub of schools, services, businesses and mall center. Additionally the place where they plan to allocate the station will not make it possible for those of us wanting to reduce the use of cars to commute in a safe and secure manner. Looking at the other southern train stations, it looks like a repitition of the same behavior of decisions to allocate train stations far from services, schools or businesses. (An exception to this is Middlemore Hospital, Newmarket and Britomart). If our vision is to reduce our carbon footprint, how can you help prevent the same errors being made in these kinds of decisions? You can read more about this on the following link: www.rnz.co.nz...

1187 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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1188 days ago

Playing up plywood

The Team from Resene ColorShop Victoria Park

With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.

Find out how to create your own.

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1188 days ago

Lockdown Learning: LCQ

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Lockdown learning: Upskill and gain the LCQ (Sale of Alcohol) Certificate for a special price of $195 via our online interactive delivery.

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1188 days ago

Gardening live chat on now!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,

It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.

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1189 days ago

Doctor calls for help supporting local businesses and hospital staff

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

A doctor is putting out a call-out for local businesses doing contactless deliveries so hospital staff can know where to find them.

Contactless deliveries from butchers, bakeries and green-grocers can continue under alert level 4.

Ponsonby resident Dr Steph Addison said health workers have … View more
A doctor is putting out a call-out for local businesses doing contactless deliveries so hospital staff can know where to find them.

Contactless deliveries from butchers, bakeries and green-grocers can continue under alert level 4.

Ponsonby resident Dr Steph Addison said health workers have been under pressure since last week’s snap lockdown.

“This lockdowns come on quickly, and we’re busy working and dealing with all of the changes in terms of our workplace, organising childcare,”

“So you don’t really have a lot of time to sit online and see where is delivering where to get things.”

Addison said she felt this was a good way to support local businesses as well help out her colleagues.

“I thought it might help the people at work to know where they can get some really nice supplies to keep them going,” she said.

“To cheer people up with some nice food and drink during the lockdown, and help some local businesses as well.”

Can you recommend a business doing contactless deliveries to help health workers?

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1190 days ago

Apprentice Baker position

Jeff from Freemans Bay

Countdown Ponsonby had an ad stuck on their inner front door (by the security guard / sanitiser) advertising an apprenticeship in that store. If it has been filled it would pay to remember Countdown as an option - I didn’t realise they offered positions like this.

1190 days ago

How many extra Māori seats will Auckland Council get?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, the government is about to remove a barrier to adding Māori ward seats to Auckland Council. Shoudl it be one seat, or the three recommended by the royal commission on amalgamation? Read the Story below:

1194 days ago

Do you have any 'good' Covid stories?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Community News

Kia ora neighbours. I hope you and your whānau are all coping with this lockdown OK.

It can be a bit daunting to read the news during these tough times, so we'd really like your help to spread some joy.

Last time we were in level 4 lockdown, there were some lovely stories of kindness out … View more
Kia ora neighbours. I hope you and your whānau are all coping with this lockdown OK.

It can be a bit daunting to read the news during these tough times, so we'd really like your help to spread some joy.

Last time we were in level 4 lockdown, there were some lovely stories of kindness out there - remember the window teddy bears?!

We'd love to hear from you regarding anything you or your neighbours have been doing to help lighten the mood. Let us know in the comments or send me an email at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz - feel free to include a photo!

1189 days ago

Cancer doesn't stop, we won't either.

Cancer Society

COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services … View more
COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services to support New Zealanders going through cancer.
Learn more

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1191 days ago

Do you think Waikato River water means Auckland is now sorted?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, The recent boost of supply from the Waikato River might give the impression that Auckland's water worries are over. Not so. The juggling act with Auckland's supply sources mean rain is still the ultimate answer. Reads the story below:

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1190 days ago

Recipe: Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

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.

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1189 days ago

Recipe: Plain French Omelette

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Foundation cookery student Claudia has prepared this plain french omelette with mushrooms at home during August Lockdown 2021.
Escoffier described the omelette as scrambled eggs held together in a coagulated envelope, says Harold McGee in On Food and Cooking.
The moist, silky consistency is … View more
Our Foundation cookery student Claudia has prepared this plain french omelette with mushrooms at home during August Lockdown 2021.
Escoffier described the omelette as scrambled eggs held together in a coagulated envelope, says Harold McGee in On Food and Cooking.
The moist, silky consistency is known as baveuse.
Recipe on our blog.

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