Mount Albert, Auckland

1043 days ago

We’re open to the public

The Team from Auckland Council

Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Centre is now open to the public Mon to Fri 8am-5pm and Sat-Sun 9am-4pm with limited services.

When coming, please remember:

• A face mask or face cover, gloves, and covered footwear must be worn at all time while on site. No entry without it.
• You must … View more
Waitākere Refuse and Recycling Centre is now open to the public Mon to Fri 8am-5pm and Sat-Sun 9am-4pm with limited services.

When coming, please remember:

• A face mask or face cover, gloves, and covered footwear must be worn at all time while on site. No entry without it.
• You must unload your own waste. Once on site, please unload as quickly as you can.
• No more than two people per vehicle. No children.
• The CRC re-use shops are closed.
• Contactless payment only. No cash.
• Check Google Maps for live updates on wait times.

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1043 days ago

Volunteers needed for Refugee Driver Training

Amie Maga from Migrant Action Trust

"I can't forget last year's lockdown. It was hard to find someone to take me to buy food and supplies." - message from a single mother who got restricted licence through the Open Road Refugee Driver Training Programme

A big THANK YOU again to all our volunteer mentors who made … View more
"I can't forget last year's lockdown. It was hard to find someone to take me to buy food and supplies." - message from a single mother who got restricted licence through the Open Road Refugee Driver Training Programme

A big THANK YOU again to all our volunteer mentors who made a huge difference helping our learners to be test ready. It means a lot for them to gain independence and stay mobile for essential trips through lockdown and beyond.



We welcome new volunteer driver mentors as we gear to safely resume driving sessions for our refugee whānau at level 2. Check out resources drive.govt.nz... and know more about being a mentor here www.openroad.org.nz...



Sign up now to Volunteer www.openroad.org.nz...volunteer

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1043 days ago

Good morning Level 3 community

Andrea from Morningside

Enjoy your spoil, whatever it may be

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1043 days ago

Contactless Shopping ?

The Team from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Looking for affordable, pre-loved and new essentials? Then we have great news for you! We are back and are now able to offer you our contactless shopping options for essential items from your local Red Cross Shop.

Although, our physical doors remain closed on level 3, you can simply call us to … View more
Looking for affordable, pre-loved and new essentials? Then we have great news for you! We are back and are now able to offer you our contactless shopping options for essential items from your local Red Cross Shop.

Although, our physical doors remain closed on level 3, you can simply call us to check if we have what you need and then have the items, prepared for contactless collection.

If you need hand-sanitiser to keep you and your family safe, we have got you sorted as well.

Please note: We are not accepting donations on level 3.

For contact details, just hit the button below.

Be kind, stay safe!
We will get through this once again.
See you all soon!!

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1044 days ago

Looking for a tv

Tania from Point Chevalier

Am asking does anyone have a spare tv that just lying around my flatmate and I would really appreciate if some one could help us we are beneficiary' money is very tight and with lockdown this 6 weeks has been a real struggle would love to hear from anyone
Many thnjs

Tania
Please txt … View more
Am asking does anyone have a spare tv that just lying around my flatmate and I would really appreciate if some one could help us we are beneficiary' money is very tight and with lockdown this 6 weeks has been a real struggle would love to hear from anyone
Many thnjs

Tania
Please txt 0223973378

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1045 days ago

School subjects.

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

What do you think should be introduced or reintroduced as part of the curriculum in modern day schools?

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1044 days ago

Lockdown art selling to fundraise for mental health charity

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

An artwork created during lockdown, featuring a miniaturised snapshot of the 1pm conferences Kiwis have become so familiar with, is selling online.

Mt Albert artist Jesse James created “The Bubble” to support those in need and will donate all the proceeds of the auction to the mental health … View more
An artwork created during lockdown, featuring a miniaturised snapshot of the 1pm conferences Kiwis have become so familiar with, is selling online.

Mt Albert artist Jesse James created “The Bubble” to support those in need and will donate all the proceeds of the auction to the mental health charity I AM HOPE.

“We’re all living in our own little bubbles, so I feel like having these little characters inside a bottle symbolises this,” he said.

“With us being in lockdown, people’s mental health just gets way worse, and they feel like they don’t have anyone to reach out to.”

The piece is currently displayed at the Turua Gallery in St Heliers. It features Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield delivering the 1pm press conference, encapsulated in a glass bottle.

The auction closes on September 26.

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1046 days ago

The Human Library

Mubashir Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

Looks like a great concept. Has anyone come across something like this in New Zealand?

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1044 days ago

Spring into adventure these school holidays!

Rotorua

Follow the sun to Rotorua - home of whānau fun, interesting places and friendly faces. We have everything you need for the school holidays right here. 

Find your next adventure with us.
Find out more

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1044 days ago

Free recruitment service finds perfect match

Competenz

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been … View more
After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate. In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

“We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years, says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “Competenz provided us with an excellent service and took all the hard work out of finding someone."

Read the full story here
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1045 days ago

Auckland to move down to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland will move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm tomorrow, with the rest of the country remaining at Alert Level 2.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced the changes at a post-cabinet press conference on Monday afternoon.

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Auckland will move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 at 11.59pm tomorrow, with the rest of the country remaining at Alert Level 2.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced the changes at a post-cabinet press conference on Monday afternoon.

Here's what you need to know:
- A refresh on Level 3 restrictions and what it means for you.
- Auckland will remain at Level 3 for at least two weeks.
- There have been 22 confirmed cases of Covid-19 reported by the Ministry of Health since 9.00am yesterday. 19 in Auckland, three in Whakatīwai, Waikato.
- If you have any flu-like symptoms, call the NZ Covid-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or ring your GP.
- Find your closest Covid-19 testing location on the Healthpoint website.

For more information, visit covid19.govt.nz.

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1045 days ago

Auckland Transport to name bus stops after landmarks, introduce audio announcements

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Bus stops are being renamed after landmarks to make it simpler and easier to travel around Auckland.

Auckland Transport (AT) will update all bus stop names from this Wednesday on digital platforms including AT Mobile and Journey Planner.

One example is 117 Hill Road bus stop will be now … View more
Bus stops are being renamed after landmarks to make it simpler and easier to travel around Auckland.

Auckland Transport (AT) will update all bus stop names from this Wednesday on digital platforms including AT Mobile and Journey Planner.

One example is 117 Hill Road bus stop will be now called Botanic Gardens bus stop.

New names will reflect landmarks including schools, parks, churches, tourist locations, hospitals, transport interchanges and major intersections.

This follows international public transport best practice, with London, Paris, Madrid and Melbourne all using name-based stops.

AT also confirmed later this year audio announcements will be introduced across buses with announcements in te reo Māori and English.

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1046 days ago

Hello fellow Hobbits, I hope all is well in your hood.

Andrea from Morningside

"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision"
Dalai Lama

Looking forward to supporting all of our family and community based local businesses that have stayed solvent during this pandemic 💛

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1046 days ago

Joy, the Internet is Here!

Andrea from Morningside

The internet is here!
Oh jolly good we said
We can persecute the living
And celebrate the dead

We’ll talk up all the old things
And make the present bad
And look forward to a future… View more
The internet is here!
Oh jolly good we said
We can persecute the living
And celebrate the dead

We’ll talk up all the old things
And make the present bad
And look forward to a future
That no one yet has had

We’ll become experts in all matters
That once were out of our bounds
And run select secret societies
All hidden underground

We’ll mine for money whilst sleeping
And see planets beyond the moon
Whilst never leaving our armchairs
Or the comfort of our room

And when the children’s voices
Vanish from the streets
We’ll put it down to friends on Facebook
And watch their Google meets

We’ll research how to garden
And go online and buy the tools
Then contact our local handyman
Because we’re told outside is for the fools

We'll be asked by the Facebook Gods
'What is on your minds'
And answer them with integrity
and then be moderated for being unkind

Yes, the Internet has made man-kind
And for that we are forced to pay
Without the knowing of what the future holds
As for hindsight, we’ll turn that knowledge away

You are welcome to contribute to the Poetry and Prose group on Neighbourly.

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1046 days ago

Australian police use facial recognition to make sure you're home during COVID quarantine

Andrea from Morningside

A thought provoking article for this mornings readers..🌄
Australia's two most populous states are trialling facial recognition software that lets police check people are home during COVID-19 quarantine, expanding trials that have sparked controversy to the vast majority of the … View more
A thought provoking article for this mornings readers..🌄
Australia's two most populous states are trialling facial recognition software that lets police check people are home during COVID-19 quarantine, expanding trials that have sparked controversy to the vast majority of the country's population.
While the recognition technology has been used in countries like China, no other democracy has been reported as considering its use in connection with coronavirus containment procedures.
The UN has warned against facial rcognition technology, arguing it could pose a serious danger to human rights -
"Facial recognition technology might seem like a convenient way to monitor people in quarantine but ... if something goes wrong with this technology, the risk of harm is high".
By Euronews, Reuters & AP • 17/09/2021 - 11:57

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