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1355 days ago

Fraud Awareness Week

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.

New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.

HOW TO AVOID… View more
This Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.

New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.

HOW TO AVOID A SCAM:

+ A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you to ask for your PIN, password or to move money to another account.

+ Never click on a link in an unexpected email or text – you could be giving access to your personal and financial details.

+ Always question uninvited approaches in case it is a scam. Instead, contact the company directly using a known email or phone number.

+ Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic – just because someone knows your basic details (name and address, or mother’s maiden name) it doesn’t mean they are genuine.

+ Don’t be rushed into making a decision or financial transaction on the spot – a genuine bank or trusted organisation would never do this.

+ Listen to your instincts – if something feels wrong then it generally is.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam you can contact Police and report the matter via 105.

For more info on how you can prevent yourself, family and friends from being scammed, visit:

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1355 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.

1360 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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1355 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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1355 days ago

19a Cantora Ave, Northpark - TEAM PARFITT New Listing - Auction 01 Dec 2020

Lisa Parfitt from Team Parfitt Property

Open Homes: Sat & Sun: - 2.00pm - 2.30pm
* Freehold, level low maintenance section
* Single level brick & tile
* 3x double bedrooms
* 2 x bathrooms (including ensuite)
* Quiet cul-de-sac location
* 2x Heat Pumps, Gas Cooking
Call Wayne Parfitt - 021 083 97277 or Lisa Parfitt - 021 198 7277

1355 days ago

1/33 Millhouse Dr, Northpark - SOLD - TEAM PARFITT - 19 days under hammer!

Lisa Parfitt from Team Parfitt Property

Congratulations to our Vendors and to the new owners of this fantastic property!

1355 days ago

IMPECCABLE - 1/49 Matterhorn Cres, Northpark - TEAM PARFITT - 01 Dec 2020 Auction

Lisa Parfitt from Team Parfitt Property

Sat & Sun: 12.00pm - 12.30pm - Open Homes or phone for a private viewing

* Impeccably maintained & presented - "simply move in & enjoy"
* Point View School & Somerville Intermediate zoned
* Single level, brick & tile
* Excellent road side appeal
* 3x double bedrooms
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Sat & Sun: 12.00pm - 12.30pm - Open Homes or phone for a private viewing

* Impeccably maintained & presented - "simply move in & enjoy"
* Point View School & Somerville Intermediate zoned
* Single level, brick & tile
* Excellent road side appeal
* 3x double bedrooms
* 2x bathrooms (including ensuite)
* Modern kitchen, including stone bench top
* Paved patio entertainment area with electric retractable shade awning
* HRV, heat pump, automatic garden sprinkler system, abundant storage
* Convenient location

Call Wayne Parfitt: 021 083 97277 or Lisa Parfitt: 021 198 7277

1358 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
1355 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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1357 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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1359 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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1365 days ago

29 Tarnica Road, Northpark - TEAM PARFITT NEW LISTING

Lisa Parfitt from Team Parfitt Property

* 4x double bedrooms
* 2x bathrooms (including ensuite & separate toilet)
* 2x separate living rooms including informal dining
* 1x separate dining room (Explore converting this to a 5th bedroom with only minor adjustments required - do your due diligence)
* Freshly painted interior, 2x heat … View more
* 4x double bedrooms
* 2x bathrooms (including ensuite & separate toilet)
* 2x separate living rooms including informal dining
* 1x separate dining room (Explore converting this to a 5th bedroom with only minor adjustments required - do your due diligence)
* Freshly painted interior, 2x heat pumps, gas cooking & heating
* Point View School, Somerville Int. & Botany Downs Secondary College zoned
* Close by to Botany Town Centre, a host of useful amenities, sporting & recreational options & medical facilities

Open Homes: Sat & Sun: 3.00pm - 3.30pm

AUCTION: 24/11/2020

Wayne Parfitt: 021 083 97277
Lisa Parfitt: 021 198 7277

1356 days ago

HOUSE SITTING REQUIRED - MATURE, HIGHLY RESPONSIBLE, SINGLE LADY - EAST AUCKLAND

Lisa Parfitt from Team Parfitt Property

Mature, reliable, highly responsible, single lady seeking house sitting in East Auckland ideally between January / February 2021 to June 2021 - or a portion there of. Call Team Parfitt on 0211987277 and we will put you in touch with this delightful lady.

1356 days ago

Experience NZ like never before

Stuff Travel

Save up to 25% off 5 / 7 / 9 or 13 day tours of North and South Islands, exclusive to Stuff Travel.

From renowned operator Kirra Tours, these land cruising packages will leave you in awe of New Zealand’s spectacular landscapes, heritage and culture, impressing even the most discerning … View more
Save up to 25% off 5 / 7 / 9 or 13 day tours of North and South Islands, exclusive to Stuff Travel.

From renowned operator Kirra Tours, these land cruising packages will leave you in awe of New Zealand’s spectacular landscapes, heritage and culture, impressing even the most discerning traveller, and creating plenty of memories and stories to share for years to come.

Tours include a private luxury coach, rail tickets, tour guide, some meals and more.

Buy now, book dates later with a NZ based travel concierge.
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1356 days ago

Get deck-orating with Resene!

Resene

Get your place in shape for the holidays and summer. One of the easiest jobs to get done quickly is to clean and rejuvenate your deck and outdoor furniture. Simply wash down with Resene Timber and Deck Wash then finish with the Resene Woodsman range of wood stains. Choose from a wide range of … View moreGet your place in shape for the holidays and summer. One of the easiest jobs to get done quickly is to clean and rejuvenate your deck and outdoor furniture. Simply wash down with Resene Timber and Deck Wash then finish with the Resene Woodsman range of wood stains. Choose from a wide range of colours, from traditional wood stains to a beachy whitewashed finish. Or go for the natural look with Resene Furniture and Decking Oil.

If you’re planning on a dark colour, remember to choose a Resene CoolColour version of your colour. This will help to reflect more heat to keep your deck and furniture cooler and more comfortable to walk or sit on.

Visit your local Resene ColorShop and see the huge range of options on their woodcare stand to help you bring out the best in your home.
Find your Resene ColorShop

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