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1847 days ago

Feedback Friday

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

Feedback from our parents and grandparents is so appreciated.

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1848 days ago

Visit Tuia 250 and experience our shared heritage

The Team from Auckland Council

Come to the city's edge on Labour Weekend 25-28 October at the Auckland Viaduct and be part of our maritime history at Tuia 250 ki Tāmaki Makaurau. Visit tall ships and waka, enjoy tasty kai, family activities, music, exhibits, talks and more.

Check out OurAuckland for a full list of … View more
Come to the city's edge on Labour Weekend 25-28 October at the Auckland Viaduct and be part of our maritime history at Tuia 250 ki Tāmaki Makaurau. Visit tall ships and waka, enjoy tasty kai, family activities, music, exhibits, talks and more.

Check out OurAuckland for a full list of events.
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1848 days ago

When bags move like ballerinas

The Team from Auckland Museum

Ballerinas twist, turn and move so gracefully that they often seem other-worldly, but would you ever compare a ballerina to a bag?

In our Carried Away: Bags Unpacked exhibition, artist Isaac Katzoff’s glass bag got itself a nickname of just that: the ballerina. The nickname was given after the … View more
Ballerinas twist, turn and move so gracefully that they often seem other-worldly, but would you ever compare a ballerina to a bag?

In our Carried Away: Bags Unpacked exhibition, artist Isaac Katzoff’s glass bag got itself a nickname of just that: the ballerina. The nickname was given after the bag hinted at graceful movement while it was under the spotlight in the photography studio - it's inner performer was at the ready.

Although the Museum holds many objet d’art (art objects), the beautiful photography and images of the collection are themselves works of art, as this image of Katzoff's bag here is. Museum photographers work behind the scenes to create images of objects that act as both documentation and art.

As Artweek Auckland comes to a close this weekend, we wanted to showcase just one of many of the wonderful objet d'art from within our Applied Arts & Design collection.

Come and see 'the ballerina' for yourself, alongside many other wonderful works of art at Carried Away: Bags Unpacked, on now and free with Museum entry.

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1848 days ago

Relianz Remittance Facts!

Relianz Group Ltd

Relianz Remittance Facts 💸

How does remittance contribute to global economy🤔?

1. The money remitted outwardly is important in changing the poverty situation in the world and helping economic activity

2. Remittance is much more efficient than International aid

3. About one in … View more
Relianz Remittance Facts 💸

How does remittance contribute to global economy🤔?

1. The money remitted outwardly is important in changing the poverty situation in the world and helping economic activity

2. Remittance is much more efficient than International aid

3. About one in nine people globally are supported by funds sent home.

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1848 days ago

Kiwi Can focuses on integrity

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Nelson Mandela’s philosophy was: “A bright future beckons! The onus is on us, through hard work, honesty and integrity, to reach for the stars.”

Read more: bit.ly...

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1848 days ago

Apple Mac Computer Meeting Remuera Tuesday 22nd October 2.00pm

Janet Court from Mac Senior Net Auckland

Remuera Library will be visiting to demonstrate how to download ebooks, magazines & newspapers from the library onto iPads. Meeting commences at 2.00pm - 3pm at St Lukes Community Church, 130 Remuera Road.
Your first meeting is FREE then you are more than welcome to join Mac Senior Net … View more
Remuera Library will be visiting to demonstrate how to download ebooks, magazines & newspapers from the library onto iPads. Meeting commences at 2.00pm - 3pm at St Lukes Community Church, 130 Remuera Road.
Your first meeting is FREE then you are more than welcome to join Mac Senior Net Auckland.

1848 days ago

Does alcohol marketing need to be reined in?

Harrison Christian Reporter from Central Leader

Hi all,

A Kiwi academic is calling for an international treaty, like the one in place for tobacco, that would limit alcohol marketing in spaces like sport and social media. Of particular concern, the professor says, are targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram that are invisible to policy makers. … View more
Hi all,

A Kiwi academic is calling for an international treaty, like the one in place for tobacco, that would limit alcohol marketing in spaces like sport and social media. Of particular concern, the professor says, are targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram that are invisible to policy makers. Are you a parent worried about the level of exposure your child has to alcohol marketing? If so, please get in touch: harrison.christian@stuff.co.nz

Thanks,
Harrison

1849 days ago

Quick-thinking stranger saves Mt Roskill man's life

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Jay Kumar technically shouldn't be alive today, but he is, thanks to the quick actions of those around him when he went into cardiac arrest at Mercury Plaza foodcourt last September.

The Mt Roskill local was given CPR by a bystander until emergency services arrived, which he credits with … View more
Jay Kumar technically shouldn't be alive today, but he is, thanks to the quick actions of those around him when he went into cardiac arrest at Mercury Plaza foodcourt last September.

The Mt Roskill local was given CPR by a bystander until emergency services arrived, which he credits with saving his life.

He doesn't know who the person was, but says it was a "godsend" they were there.

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1849 days ago

Kitchen, bathroom & laundry makeovers!

The Team from The Building Guys

We focus on high-quality home improvements with our speciality being your dream kitchen, bathroom and laundry makeover. We promise quality work and to give a fair price.

If you need professional friendly people to help you transform any room or space in your house then call us today!
Book an appointment

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1849 days ago

Get ready for summer

Cover Corp

Summer is just a CoverCorp awning away!

Your complete awning specialist for awning, canopies, patio screens and retractable roof systems.

Covercorp (formerly Rentex Canvas Company) has been in business for more than 28 Years. Our dedicated staff have a combined experience of more than 70 … View more
Summer is just a CoverCorp awning away!

Your complete awning specialist for awning, canopies, patio screens and retractable roof systems.

Covercorp (formerly Rentex Canvas Company) has been in business for more than 28 Years. Our dedicated staff have a combined experience of more than 70 Years! You may not realize it, but many awnings in Auckland are an Original Covercorp Awning.

Contact us for your complimentary on-site consultation.
Webiste: www.covercorp.co.nz
Phone: 09 579 0570
Find out more

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1849 days ago

Two lucky Lotto tickets are worth more than $19 million each after the bumper $38 million Powerball jackpot was struck tonight.

Brian from New Lynn

Two players will each bank $19,142,857.
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The locations of where the winning tickets were sold will be released shortly. One person won Division 2, winning $59,322. And the winning numbers were: 5, 7, 14, 17, 22, 29. The bonus ball was 9 and the Powerball was 2.
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Two players will each bank $19,142,857.
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The locations of where the winning tickets were sold will be released shortly. One person won Division 2, winning $59,322. And the winning numbers were: 5, 7, 14, 17, 22, 29. The bonus ball was 9 and the Powerball was 2.
Are you a winner? The $38m Powerball jackpot would have been the second-equal largest payout of Lotto NZ history if won by a single ticket, after two ticket holders split the same figure in 2017. Meanwhile, the Dairy Flat Food Mart & Liquor store in Albany, which sold the winning $44m ticket in 2016, had been flat out recently.
A spokesman for the business told yesterday it had been "absolutely crazy" with hopeful punters buying tickets for the mammoth draws. "On Sunday we were busy, busier than normal," he said. "Yesterday we were quite busy and today from the morning we've been quite busy." It was expected that over 1.7 million tickets had been sold for tonight's draw. There have been 12 Powerball winning tickets this year, the largest pocketed by a Taranaki woman, who struck big in a $22.3m jackpot in January and spent a month holidaying in Europe with family afterwards. Next, she's heading to Japan for the Rugby World Cup semis and final - hopefully, played and won by the All Blacks. "It's been a bit of a whirlwind year — a complete rollercoaster of emotions. Even now, I still can't quite believe it happened," the woman said. "I've got my whole life ahead of me, so I want to make sure that whatever I do next is something that love and enjoy." More than 1.7 million tickets were expected to be sold for a chance to claim Wednesday night's draw, Lotto NZ said. Around 1.6m ticket sales for Saturday's unclaimed $32m draw, the equivalent of each Aucklander buying one ticket. Financial advisers have been warning potential winners to avoid putting all their eggs in one basket or splurging all their new-found cash if they win big. The advice has been - to get advice before living it up large. "It's pretty cliche that people who come into money end up broke, so getting advice from qualified people is the first step," Matt Henry, head of wealth management research at Forsyth Barr, told. "What you're looking for is a prudent, sensible, diversified portfolio that's going to stand you in good stead over a long period of time." Lotto NZ offers an advice booklet to winners with tips about how to handle their winnings wisely. All Powerball winners were invited to visit Lotto NZ's Auckland office to claim their prize, spokeswoman Kristen Robinson said. There, winners were given tips, tricks and advice from Lotto NZ about adjusting to life as a Powerball winner. They would also receive a copy of Lotto NZ's winner's book, filled with things to think about over the coming days, weeks and months.
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