Lynfield, Auckland

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1555 days ago

How affordable is travel within NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone, I'm Lorna, a Stuff travel reporter. We're doing a story on how affordable travel within NZ is. For those of you who have travelled within the country post-lockdown, we'd like to hear whether you've been able to find suitable flights, accommodation and activities … View moreHi everyone, I'm Lorna, a Stuff travel reporter. We're doing a story on how affordable travel within NZ is. For those of you who have travelled within the country post-lockdown, we'd like to hear whether you've been able to find suitable flights, accommodation and activities within your budget. Do you think accommodation providers and tourism operators are doing enough to entice New Zealanders to explore their backyard? Please let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1554 days ago

Grief Support Group Potluck & Meeting 11 July

Mabel from Hillsborough

Central Auckland Grief Support is a peer support group for adults who have gone through grief or loss, such as separation or divorce, the death of a significant person in their life or other major family changes. Our next meeting is planned on Saturday 11 July in the Hillsborough area. This month,… View moreCentral Auckland Grief Support is a peer support group for adults who have gone through grief or loss, such as separation or divorce, the death of a significant person in their life or other major family changes. Our next meeting is planned on Saturday 11 July in the Hillsborough area. This month, to celebrate mid winter we will start off with a potluck at 12 noon. To find out more and to register, please contact Mabel at 021-1734978.

1554 days ago

Natural skincare from New Zealand

Kendall from

🍃 Wild Ferns 🍃

Natural skincare from New Zealand

As the last country on earth to be discovered, New Zealand is still a sanctuary for nature. More than a third of our land area is protected wilderness, so it is very easy to find yourself in a landscape that is pure and unchanged. Soaring … View more
🍃 Wild Ferns 🍃

Natural skincare from New Zealand

As the last country on earth to be discovered, New Zealand is still a sanctuary for nature. More than a third of our land area is protected wilderness, so it is very easy to find yourself in a landscape that is pure and unchanged. Soaring mountains reach for the sky; clear, clean rivers rush for the sea; Pacific Ocean waves wash onto sun-scented beaches; in vast rainforests delicate, feathery fern plants grow in peace, unfurling their promise leaf by leaf.

🛒 Shop at pharmacies, souvenir and gift stores nationwide or buy online here: www.wildferns.co.nz...

#nz #nzmade #newzealand #natural #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #skincare #skin #skincareroutine #skincareaddict #wild #wildferns

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1554 days ago

See what’s tucked away in our basement

The Team from Auckland Museum

For the first time ever we’re letting you behind closed doors, where many of our never before seen objects are stored. Be one of the first to experience our new Secret Museum Tour, operating daily from Monday 6 July.

Throughout the tour, your guide will also reveal how we look after our … View more
For the first time ever we’re letting you behind closed doors, where many of our never before seen objects are stored. Be one of the first to experience our new Secret Museum Tour, operating daily from Monday 6 July.

Throughout the tour, your guide will also reveal how we look after our priceless collections and how they are kept safe for future generations.

What’s waiting for you down there? Book today and find out! Tickets are limited.
Book now

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1554 days ago

MUSIC SCORE

Jim from New Lynn

Does anyone have a copy of “Land of Smiles” by Franz Lehar. Would like to borrow or possibly buy.

1554 days ago

Appeal for sightings of missing Auckland man, not seen in weeks

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, police are appealing for help to find an Auckland man missing since June 15.
Michael Scott, 34, was last seen around 10am on that day, leaving his house in New Lynn, a police spokeswoman said.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 09 213 … View more
Kia ora neighbours, police are appealing for help to find an Auckland man missing since June 15.
Michael Scott, 34, was last seen around 10am on that day, leaving his house in New Lynn, a police spokeswoman said.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 09 213 0448 or 105 quoting file number 200616/2304.

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1555 days ago

FREE FRIDGE BIG BOXES TALL

Diego from Hillsborough

Hi All,

hope you all are good and still keeping safe your family and supporting local like always, just a fast question, My Son is having a Sciences project soon and We are looking for that project 2 or 3 tall boxes in well conditions and strong, normally are fridge or freezer, please let me know… View more
Hi All,

hope you all are good and still keeping safe your family and supporting local like always, just a fast question, My Son is having a Sciences project soon and We are looking for that project 2 or 3 tall boxes in well conditions and strong, normally are fridge or freezer, please let me know if someone have something or any place I can collect for free those kind of boxes

cheers everyone

Diego

Free

1555 days ago

July 1 changes

Brian from New Lynn

An array of Government initiatives come into effect on Wednesday, providing savings to Kiwis in some areas but increasing costs in others.
Here are a selection of the changes affecting New Zealanders:
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Paid parental leave extension
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An array of Government initiatives come into effect on Wednesday, providing savings to Kiwis in some areas but increasing costs in others.
Here are a selection of the changes affecting New Zealanders:
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Paid parental leave extension
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It's been extended from 22 weeks to 26 weeks, with the maximum weekly payment also increasing by $20 per week. This will be available to parents with children due on or after July 1. Legislating incremental extensions was one of the Jacinda Ardern's Government's first moves when it came to power in 2017.
Petrol price hike and road user charges
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Kiwis will be paying more at the petrol pump. The Government's petrol excise duty increase will see motorists pay an additional 3.5 cents per litre, taking excise tax to 70 cents. Road user charges are also set to increase by about 5 percent. The cost of a road user charges distance licence for a light vehicle, including a car, van or ute, will be $76 up from $72, per 1000 km including GST. These increases are in line with those in 2018 and 2019, with all tax going to the National Land Transport Fund.
Apprenticeships
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To support industries key to New Zealand's COVID-19 recovery, apprentices in any industry or people wanting to train in targeted areas will have between $2500 and $6500 in costs per year paid for them. At Budget 2020, the Government set aside $1.6 billion for a trades and apprenticeship programme, which included $320 million for free trades training in critical industries.
Early childhood teacher pay boost
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Also in May's Budget, the Government announced a $151.1 million funding boost over four years to improve pay for early childhood teachers. The minimum salary is set to increase from about $45,491 or $46,832 (depending on qualifications) to $49,862. That brings their pay in line with that of kindergarten teachers.
Farm debt mediation
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The Farm Debt Mediation Act, which became law in December 2019, now requires creditors to offer mediation to farmers who default on payments before they take enforcement action. Total farm debt in New Zealand sits at $62.8 billion, which is up 270 percent on 20 years ago.
Building Levy
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Kiwis undertaking consented building work will be better off, with the Building Levy being reduced from $2.01 to $1.75 per $1000 of the total build cost if the consented work is over the $20,444 threshold. That's a saving of about $80 based on the average residential new build in Auckland or $5200 for a $20 million commercial project.
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In a statement on Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Ardern said the Government is "making progress on both the long-term challenges we were tackling before COVID-19 hit and our economic response to the global pandemic".
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