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1140 days ago

Air New Zealand holds vaccine centre in Boeing 787 for Super Saturday

Brian from New Lynn

Kiwis have the chance to get jabbed on a jet this Saturday, as Air New Zealand reveals plans for a unique vaccine clinic. A Boeing 787 will be used as a drop-in vaccination centre for Aucklanders getting their Covid 19 jabs. Dubbed "Jabaseat" the airline's Chief Safety Officer … View moreKiwis have the chance to get jabbed on a jet this Saturday, as Air New Zealand reveals plans for a unique vaccine clinic. A Boeing 787 will be used as a drop-in vaccination centre for Aucklanders getting their Covid 19 jabs. Dubbed "Jabaseat" the airline's Chief Safety Officer Captain David Morgan has called it a "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity. Vaccines will be taking place between 9am and 5pm out of the Air New Zealand hanger on Laurence Stevens Drive. "We know Aucklanders have been doing it tough recently and we hope the idea of boarding an international aircraft for the first time in a long while will lift some spirits – while also encouraging people to protect themselves," said Captain Morgan. Jabaseat will be held to boost turnout on Super Saturday. The weekend vaccine drive was announced by Covid Response minister Chris Hipkins on Wednesday, along with a televised 'TV Jabathon'. "We're getting ready to reunite families and fly Kiwis to their holiday destinations – but first New Zealand needs to get vaccinated. The more who can get involved with Super Saturday, the better." Plane spotters will be on cloud nine. However for wing-clipped travellers, it's a chance to get a little closer to their next overseas holiday. Jabs will take place in the plane's Business Premier cabin, with people then moving through to Economy for a refreshment while they wait the required 15 minute period of supervision. Earlier this month Air New Zealand announced a "no jab, no fly" policy for international travel. CEO Greg Foran said that the airline would not be accepting bookings from unvaccinated passengers for after 1 February next year. Seats can be booked via the Ministry of Health's Book My Vaccine website. Spaces are extremely limited, so you'll have to be quick.
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1136 days ago

Polystyrene RibRaft Pods.

Jennie from Henderson

Pods from a Project that was stopped. Unused but sitting on site for a while. 1100mm square and 220mm thick. Amount: 85 whole ones, 11 halves, 2 corners plus some bits.
Pick up only. Ph 0272260903

Free

1139 days ago

😷💉Getting your own personal NZ COVID Tracer QR codes💉😷

Fiona from Henderson

Just to let you all know, I have posted this yesterday under the sub category ' Covid-19 Reach Out'.
However, I really want to get this message out to you all and for you to pass it onto all the people you know - please.

Well the husband and I had dilly-dallied around enough and finally … View more
Just to let you all know, I have posted this yesterday under the sub category ' Covid-19 Reach Out'.
However, I really want to get this message out to you all and for you to pass it onto all the people you know - please.

Well the husband and I had dilly-dallied around enough and finally bit the bullet and got our own personal QR code poster to put on our front window for anyone who stops by to scan in.

With the high number of people on the move at the moment, with couriers, contactless pick ups or even visiting family, I personally believe that it's important to have one at your own home.

This code isn't just for businesses, it's for you and I and our neighbours, for everyone.

In the end, surely it would make it so much easier if we all had one on our window or front door, that way tracing could be speed up.

Go on, click the link, create your own QR code poster - it's FREE!!!
covid19.govt.nz...

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1137 days ago

Grow an extra row

Yates

While some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.

This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

To help get your … View more
While some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.

This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

To help get your extra row underway Yates is lending a helping hand.

Just register online HERE between 1st and 25th October to receive a FREE packet of Yates Vegie Seeds.

Once you’ve grown your vegies to share (or if you have spare now) please visit HERE to find a list of the organisations that would welcome your donation of fresh homegrown vegies.
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1137 days ago

Why should I update my will?​

Public Trust

Just like times change, so should your will – so it’s important to keep it up to date. ​

You’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. An up-to-date will is the best way to protect your legacy and share it with the people you love. ​

If you last made… View more
Just like times change, so should your will – so it’s important to keep it up to date. ​

You’ve built a life around the things and people that matter most. An up-to-date will is the best way to protect your legacy and share it with the people you love. ​

If you last made a will back in the days of cassette tapes and telethons, it may be time for an update. ​
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1139 days ago

Do police need to tighten the Auckland-Waikato border case cases rise?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora neighbours, With Covid-19 daily cases in Auckland forecast to double, police won't say whether boundary controls have tightened since rural locals reported higher volumes of traffic on cross-boundary back roads. Read the story below:

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1138 days ago

Free Childrens Books

Vicki from Blockhouse Bay

I normally drop books off to the book man in Avondale but I'm sick of these sitting in my cupboard waiting til thats a go again so if anyone is interested in some free books, please let me know, they will be contactless pickup from my letterbox in Blockhouse Bay. 3 lots available, 1 - … View moreI normally drop books off to the book man in Avondale but I'm sick of these sitting in my cupboard waiting til thats a go again so if anyone is interested in some free books, please let me know, they will be contactless pickup from my letterbox in Blockhouse Bay. 3 lots available, 1 - Childrens classics, 2 - Mystery stories, 3 - Miscellaneous

Free

1142 days ago

Majority from procession for gang tangi 'behaved within road rules'

Fiona from Henderson

Maybe I'm missing something, or maybe I need to go and get my eyes tested when the optician re-opens.
But could someone please try and explain to me how this is an accurate statement?
The lead photo indicates that the headline is INACURATE!!

Since when is sitting on the window ledge of the … View more
Maybe I'm missing something, or maybe I need to go and get my eyes tested when the optician re-opens.
But could someone please try and explain to me how this is an accurate statement?
The lead photo indicates that the headline is INACURATE!!

Since when is sitting on the window ledge of the cars while travelling down the motorway allowed?
While you are thinking about that, are a large volume of people allowed to travel in the open back of the ute? NO!!!

Also, at least 200 people gathered on the street (dozens wearing Mongrel Mob insignia) - all breaking the current Covid restrictions for gatherings and funerals.

I'm so angry that so many of us out here are really doing our best to adhere to the rules both in real life (on the road) and also in our 'Covid life'.

So how is it that these gangs are running wild and doing what they want, when they want and to who they want to?
Maybe we should all get patched up to have more freedom - yes, I'm being sarcastic, but I'm so angry and so disappointed in the powers that be for continually allowing this.

www.stuff.co.nz...

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1138 days ago

Basils all planted out now!!!!!!!! 😃 Bought four of 'em from Countdown when I went to do my grocery shopping just before. 😃

Sharon from Te Atatu South

Nothing else was growing in that garden except a pumpkin, a rhubarb and some small silverbeets - the beans certainly haven't come up. Will wait til it gets later in the evening before I water them - that sun out there is pretty hot now. 😃 Fourth photo - the pumpkin which is still a seedling… View moreNothing else was growing in that garden except a pumpkin, a rhubarb and some small silverbeets - the beans certainly haven't come up. Will wait til it gets later in the evening before I water them - that sun out there is pretty hot now. 😃 Fourth photo - the pumpkin which is still a seedling growing in the same garden, but the biggest pumpkin seedling I have. =D It SHOULD grow into a good sized plant I am thinking/hoping, AND MAYBE grow me some Queensland Blue pumpkins!!!!!!!! =D Like the one I still have on my kitchen bench, in the second to last photo. =D ALSO, since we're talking about herbs, I couldn't help but add that I look all minty fresh today, in my green pants and my minty green top and my minty green scarf my aunt gave me as part of my birthday bouquet!!!!!!!! 😃 Last photo. 😃

1146 days ago

Were you there? 1960s photo of Auckland Star employees restored

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

A photograph capturing the staff at the Auckland Star in the 1960s has been discovered and restored.

Tony Lawson, 85, received the photograph from his friend Don Armitage, whose father Jack is pictured in the photograph.

“The photo came to me in a very poor condition,” he said.

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A photograph capturing the staff at the Auckland Star in the 1960s has been discovered and restored.

Tony Lawson, 85, received the photograph from his friend Don Armitage, whose father Jack is pictured in the photograph.

“The photo came to me in a very poor condition,” he said.

“However, my youngest daughter's close friend who is a graphic artist has done a few hours work on this and has come up with an amazing improvement.”

Lawson started working for the Auckland Star in 1964.

“In those days it was hot metal, as they called it, a line of type writers going like the clappers,” he said.

“The noise was something, it’s a wonder we’re all not stone bloody deaf. It was 1976 they were all gearing up to go into the computers.”

He estimates the photograph was taken in the 1960s.

Do you recognise anyone from this historic image?

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1138 days ago

HDMI Cable

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

1.5m HDMI cable suitable for HDTV, DVD, PC, home theatre, audio systems, gaming consoles and set top boxes. HDMI to HDMI connectors

Negotiable

1138 days ago

Thermal Cooker with Aluminium Pot & Lid

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

A well used Thermal Cooker for sale. It is a non-electrical device it will more than quadruple the efficiency of any other type of cooking device, shortening the time needed for using energy and limiting the heat transfer loss often associated with inefficient cooking devices.
Thermal cooker comes … View more
A well used Thermal Cooker for sale. It is a non-electrical device it will more than quadruple the efficiency of any other type of cooking device, shortening the time needed for using energy and limiting the heat transfer loss often associated with inefficient cooking devices.
Thermal cooker comes with Aluminium pot and lid.

Negotiable

1138 days ago

Baptism / Christening Cloth set

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

Brand new Baptism / Christening cloth set includes shoes and socks

Negotiable

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1138 days ago

Chilli Bin / Insulated Box

Alex Neighbourly Lead from Henderson

Silver insulated boxes - can be used for deliveries or storage
Could be used as a chilly bin
54cmX30cmX19cm
Do let me know how many you need.

Negotiable

1138 days ago

Kickstart your vegie patch

Yates

Join this supportive & fun online community, for local help to successfully grow your own vegies.

Yates are growing an online community of gardeners, and it’s free to join! Whether you’re just getting started, or an old hand – we can all do with help & support on the journey of … View more
Join this supportive & fun online community, for local help to successfully grow your own vegies.

Yates are growing an online community of gardeners, and it’s free to join! Whether you’re just getting started, or an old hand – we can all do with help & support on the journey of growing our own food.

Yates expert Sarah O’Neil will be on hand to help with problems too. Plus there are over $4000 worth of prizes up for grabs!
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