Lynfield, Auckland

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1001 days ago

Succulents plants for sale

Kevin from Avondale

Kevin booth. My number is 027 2698402

Price: $5

1003 days ago

Let's get the Sky Tower to support Ukraine

Markus from Green Bay

change.org/skytowersupportukraine

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1004 days ago

550 contact tracers wake up to no work

Brian from New Lynn

A tracer who wanted to remain anonymous was one of those who received this message at 8.15am. It read:
"Ch ch ch changes ....Or...so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye....(just for you Thomas!). Ata marie General
I'd love to be starting the day with...' we have a busy day … View more
A tracer who wanted to remain anonymous was one of those who received this message at 8.15am. It read:
"Ch ch ch changes ....Or...so long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye....(just for you Thomas!). Ata marie General
I'd love to be starting the day with...' we have a busy day ahead'. Not today…as you will all be aware, following Government's announcement yesterday, with NZ moving to Omicron Phase 3, our wee world of DC calling has come to an end. We can't thank you enough for your amazing work."
The woman was due to start work at 9am.
“I hadn’t got confirmation yet of a shift. So, I checked by phone kind of to a Facebook post saying your job's gone.”
The shift to Phase Three means people testing positive no longer receive a phone call; instead, they are notified by text message.
They're then expected to notify their contacts themselves.
The post was to an internal group at CBG Health Research, the Ministry of Health’s primary case investigation firm.
A MOH spokesperson said no one has been given a notice of termination.
“The message refers to the long anticipated and foreshadowed move to Phase Three and with it a shift in focus to case management."
The woman worked as a disease contact caller for a year, and the job was her main source of income.
She says the news came out of the blue.
“I spoke to my manager last week who said not to worry, that there’s plenty of work for us."
“Not that long ago we were being asked to recruit more people.”
She understands the need for change, saying "we weren't even keeping up with the amount of calls we had to do versus the amount of people we had".
But what caught her off-guard, was the title of the message.
"I just thought I worked here for a year and to wake up and see that’s how they’re going to title a message basically telling you you’ve lost your job is incredibly unprofessional."
The woman said there was mention of 50 jobs available in case investigation, but that this would still leave 500 people jobless.
“I think it [contact tracing] did have to go but not instantly, overnight, you don’t have a job."
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1002 days ago

Win a 9 day Southern Dream tour for two.

Stuff

Enjoy a 9 day dream touring experience for two across the South Island and immerse yourself in incredible landscapes, heritage and culture.

Itinerary includes popular destinations such as Queenstown, Dunedin and Doubtful Sound. Terms and Competitions apply.
Find out more

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1002 days ago

Round the Bays goes virtual!

Bianka Atlas from BirdCare Aotearoa

Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2022
Sunday 6 March 9:15am – Sunday 13 March 9:00pm

Round the Bays is now a virtual event, so you can fundraise for your feathered friends from anywhere (in New Zealand or around the world), at any time between 9.15am on March 6 and 9.00pm on March 13, all via… View more
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2022
Sunday 6 March 9:15am – Sunday 13 March 9:00pm

Round the Bays is now a virtual event, so you can fundraise for your feathered friends from anywhere (in New Zealand or around the world), at any time between 9.15am on March 6 and 9.00pm on March 13, all via a nifty app!

Sign up as an individual, family, or team of friends or colleagues – and make a positive difference to the lives of New Zealand’s precious wild birds.

Choose your own 8.4 km course to complete in one session – whether in your backyard, neighbourhood, or a nearby park (ensuring you adhere to the applicable COVID-19 guidelines).

There will be live leaderboards, an interactive course map, sharing on social platforms, and participant places and paces in real-time. And you can even claim a finisher’s certificate and medal, which will be posted to you after the event (within New Zealand).

This is the first time BirdCare Aotearoa is a listed charity in Round the Bays, so we would love for you to join us. Whether you choose to walk, run or fly to the finish line, support BirdCare Aotearoa and give wild birds a second chance at life.

If you’d prefer not to participate in this event, you can still support BirdCare Aotearoa by fundraising, sponsoring another person who is participating, or donating directly to us.

To register, fundraise, or sponsor another person: rtb22.grassrootz.com...

To donate directly to BirdCare Aotearoa:
birdcareaotearoa.org.nz...

Thank you so much for your support!

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1002 days ago

Annual Budget 2022/2023

The Team from Auckland Council

Our Annual Budget 2022/2023 sets the activities, services and investments for the financial year, and details how we might pay for them.
The 3 key issues are:
- Climate
- Budget pressures
- Waste service standardisation

The budget consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 28 March 2022.

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Our Annual Budget 2022/2023 sets the activities, services and investments for the financial year, and details how we might pay for them.
The 3 key issues are:
- Climate
- Budget pressures
- Waste service standardisation

The budget consultation will close at 5pm on Monday 28 March 2022.

Find out more information and Have Your Say on our Annual Budget 2022/2023 by clicking on 'Read More'.

#AKHaveYourSay

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1002 days ago

Former Warriors throw support behind charity for Pasifika families

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

Domestic violence was just part of the reality of growing up for former Warriors star Jerry Seuseu.

“Whether it was my neighbours or relatives or siblings, we were very familiar with what is called a hiding,” he recalls.

Now, he’s on a mission to change things for future generations.

1003 days ago

Boycott Russian-Made Products

Markus from Green Bay

"Russian vodka removed from shelves in US and Canada", “… and any other Russian products" in many cases.

How about doing the same in NZ?

Spread the message to other neighbourhoods …

P.S. Buy Ukrainian Vodka etc instead.

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1004 days ago

We're almost halfway there...

Wasp Wipeout

Hi neighbours,

We're right in the thick of this year's Wasp Wipeout and thanks to your generous donations, we've raised over $10,000 for the Tasman Environmental Trust.

There's still plenty of work still to be done. We want this year to be the best yet for our donation … View more
Hi neighbours,

We're right in the thick of this year's Wasp Wipeout and thanks to your generous donations, we've raised over $10,000 for the Tasman Environmental Trust.

There's still plenty of work still to be done. We want this year to be the best yet for our donation drive - so stand with our forests, stand with our native wildlife, stand with our volunteers and show your support.

Donate now and let's rid Aotearoa New Zealand of this destructive pest.
DONATE NOW

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1005 days ago

Picture this

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

These versatile holders can be used to display favourite photos or for handmade place cards at a special dinner party. Paint them to co-ordinate with your room's décor or your party theme.

Find out how to create your own.

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1006 days ago

Hero rescuer who pulled women from sinking car 'just did my best'

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a hero rescuer who pulled two women from a sinking car in Auckland harbour says he “just did my best” to help.

Will Sergeant was driving along Westhaven Drive, in central Auckland, on Wednesday afternoon when he heard a loud crash and saw a car go over the edge of the road … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a hero rescuer who pulled two women from a sinking car in Auckland harbour says he “just did my best” to help.

Will Sergeant was driving along Westhaven Drive, in central Auckland, on Wednesday afternoon when he heard a loud crash and saw a car go over the edge of the road into the harbour.

He leapt out of his vehicle, called out for help, and dived into the harbour after the car. He then set to work trying to free two women who were trapped inside.

Read the full story at the link below.

1006 days ago

Check before you go

The Team from Auckland Council

📣 COVID-19 UPDATE: With Omicron making its way into communities across Tāmaki Makaurau, some Auckland Council sites and facilities will need to operate limited services, shorter hours or face temporary or short-term closures.
ℹ️ Visit our website for daily updates on the status of council … View more
📣 COVID-19 UPDATE: With Omicron making its way into communities across Tāmaki Makaurau, some Auckland Council sites and facilities will need to operate limited services, shorter hours or face temporary or short-term closures.
ℹ️ Visit our website for daily updates on the status of council facilities and services: bit.ly...
ℹ️ Read more on OurAuckland: bit.ly...

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1006 days ago

Family Luncheon

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Family Luncheon is always a special time for our students where they can invite 2 guests from their families and prepare a three-course meal for them to savour.

For the first course, our Advanced students prepared Grilled hapuka with rosemary, capers and olives. Chicken ballontine with corn and… View more
Family Luncheon is always a special time for our students where they can invite 2 guests from their families and prepare a three-course meal for them to savour.

For the first course, our Advanced students prepared Grilled hapuka with rosemary, capers and olives. Chicken ballontine with corn and baked cherry tomato, potato rösti and creamy broad beans for the main course and Plum trifle with Parfait au Armagnac to finish.

1006 days ago

Delayed Start Date

DynaSpeak New Lynn

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the class you have enrolled in has been delayed to the new start date: 07 March 2022 (week beginning), with the new end date of 17 July 2022.

This semester we will be offering a hybrid learning model. You can choose either of the following options OR both!

•… View more
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the class you have enrolled in has been delayed to the new start date: 07 March 2022 (week beginning), with the new end date of 17 July 2022.

This semester we will be offering a hybrid learning model. You can choose either of the following options OR both!

• Face to face learning in a classroom with a teacher and a small number of students (maximum 10 students) on campus.

• Online learning is a live stream of the on-campus class with an extra online support teacher.

• Or you can try both – one week online, another week face to face – Best of both worlds!

If you have any questions please contact courses@dynaspeak.ac.nz or phone us at 09 377 2434.

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1007 days ago

BE IN TO WIN with our End of Summer Sale

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

The summer holidays will be over soon, but you can still escape with a magazine.

Our Mags4Gifts End of Summer Sale is on now and you could be in to win 1 of 20 Hydration Heroes Gift Sets from Antipodes!

Simply purchase a subscription to the NZ House & Garden, … View more
Hi neighbours,

The summer holidays will be over soon, but you can still escape with a magazine.

Our Mags4Gifts End of Summer Sale is on now and you could be in to win 1 of 20 Hydration Heroes Gift Sets from Antipodes!

Simply purchase a subscription to the NZ House & Garden, New Zealand Gardener, or the TV Guide and you're in the draw.
ENTER NOW

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