Mount Albert, Auckland

1559 days ago

C'mon Auckland!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

Hurry! You’ve got just 5 days to nominate your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Auckland and give their mahi the recognition it deserves. 16 regions, 16 winners. All it takes is one nomination.

Who’s your Local Hero? Go.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1559 days ago

Super King Mattress

Jeffrey from Westmere

Super comfy Super King Mattress.

In very good condition and has been steam cleaned.

Pick up for free in Sunny Brae Crescent, Westmere.

Ph Jeff 021 848492

Free

1559 days ago

Has the way we communicate love and loss changed over time?

The Team from Auckland Museum

At Auckland Museum, we’re developing a new exhibition centred on emotions and connections through shared messages, and are welcoming submissions that highlight love, loss and longing.

Selected submissions will be featured in the exhibition, so whether it's a letter, email, card or even a … View more
At Auckland Museum, we’re developing a new exhibition centred on emotions and connections through shared messages, and are welcoming submissions that highlight love, loss and longing.

Selected submissions will be featured in the exhibition, so whether it's a letter, email, card or even a text message with an emotive story behind it - we want to hear from you!
Find out more

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1559 days ago

Small Business funding to Beat 2020

Prospa

Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours –… View more
Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours – so you can get on with business sooner.

Prospa is New Zealand’s small business lending specialist, and we’re here to help you Beat 2020. Get in touch with our team of friendly business lending specialists today!
Apply Now

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1560 days ago

Poll: Is the government doing enough to support vulnerable communities throughout the Covid-19 pandemic?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

A food bank in south Auckland has seen the number of calls it receives triple in the latest lockdown, and it is struggling to cope with the demand for food parcels.

The government has offered the wage subsidy, interest free loans for small businesses and the Covid-19 income relief payment for … View more
A food bank in south Auckland has seen the number of calls it receives triple in the latest lockdown, and it is struggling to cope with the demand for food parcels.

The government has offered the wage subsidy, interest free loans for small businesses and the Covid-19 income relief payment for people who have lost jobs in the pandemic.

Do you think the government is doing enough to support vulnerable communities in the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Is the government doing enough to support vulnerable communities throughout the Covid-19 pandemic?
  • 58.3% Yes - there is enough support
    58.3% Complete
  • 41.7% No - people clearly need more help
    41.7% Complete
36 votes
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1561 days ago

Hilary trail

Jovita from Mount Albert

Hi All,

Hope you are keeping active and well in these trying times.

I’ve noticed various parts of the Hilary trail are closed, however am wondering if there is a section that people are aware of which is long enough to run circa 42km consecutively?

I have the Taupo ultra coming up and am keen … View more
Hi All,

Hope you are keeping active and well in these trying times.

I’ve noticed various parts of the Hilary trail are closed, however am wondering if there is a section that people are aware of which is long enough to run circa 42km consecutively?

I have the Taupo ultra coming up and am keen for a practice run through trails beforehand!

1560 days ago

Level 3 cooking with Social Distancing

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Mouth-watering savoury Beef cheese burgers with pickled beetroot, handmade mayo and crispy onion rings on the side.

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1560 days ago

Why it's important to keep up your first aider and CPR training

Sheri from Mount Roskill

A former schoolmate posted this on Facebook - a poignant reminder about keeping current with your first aider and CPR skills.

There are certain moments in life that most of us will never experience. And in most cases, that's a good thing. Until last night, I had never held another human being… View more
A former schoolmate posted this on Facebook - a poignant reminder about keeping current with your first aider and CPR skills.

There are certain moments in life that most of us will never experience. And in most cases, that's a good thing. Until last night, I had never held another human being as they took their last breath. It was the strangest mix of emotions and feelings---immense fear, anxiety, a sliver of hope for a miracle, anger, frustration, ignorance, and pure, unequivocal sadness and grief---but there was also an incredible sense of honor to be with that person as they left this earth. Yet I was consumed with tremendous guilt and an overwhelming sense of responsibility. Once I realized the gravity of the situation, I desperately tried to save his life as my mind went blank trying to remember the proper CPR procedures. As I proceeded with flawed chest compressions and inept MTM resuscitation attempts, I felt more helpless and ill-prepared than at any other time in recent memory. Fortunately, I had a calm and collected voice of experience and reason on the phone with 911 Emergency, who carefully coached me through each compression and breath before the paramedics arrived (to her, I offer immense thanks). I post this as a reminder to everyone to take stock of your CPR ability. It would be wise to retake the class every couple of years. I have no idea if being more confident in my CPR efforts would have made a difference for my friend, but I certainly wish I had brushed up on my training--if only for my own peace of mind. If you have never taken CPR training, please do so. You never know when you might find yourself in a situation similar to the one I was in last night. Unfortunately, my dear friend could not be revived, and I will have to deal with the guilt I have placed on myself. But I am still so incredibly honored to have been with him during those final moments, and to be able to hold him as he began his next adventure. Please...don't just read my advice. Heed my advice. It was a joy to know you, TJ, and a true privilege to call you my friend. Love you always."

1565 days ago

Support services for parents inundated with pleas for help

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Support services for parents have been inundated with pleas for help from struggling families in need of essential items - like nappies, and sanitary products - during coronavirus lockdown.
Auckland-based charity The Mums' Clique is getting more than 100 requests per day for … View more
Hi neighbours, Support services for parents have been inundated with pleas for help from struggling families in need of essential items - like nappies, and sanitary products - during coronavirus lockdown.
Auckland-based charity The Mums' Clique is getting more than 100 requests per day for its essential items packs and Plunket has noted more babies are developing wounds from being left in nappies for long periods because their parents can’t afford to buy more.
Click the story to find out more - including how you can help support these families if you would like to.

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1560 days ago

Buy local to support locals!

Philip from Exceed we fix windows & doors

Supporting local is a great way to reconnect with your community and support nearby New Zealand businesses…

How can we help you?
Exceed's specialists can help you fix:

☑️Windows that flop fully open when you only want to open then slightly
☑️Stiff, jamming sliding doors and … View more
Supporting local is a great way to reconnect with your community and support nearby New Zealand businesses…

How can we help you?
Exceed's specialists can help you fix:

☑️Windows that flop fully open when you only want to open then slightly
☑️Stiff, jamming sliding doors and rollers that are heavy and don't like to slide
☑️Damaged or broken hinged doors and bi-fold doors
☑️Draughty homes & properties where heat escapes from gaps around doors and windows
☑️Doors and windows that don’t close or lock properly
☑️Wet, damp and leaking windows & doors

We also specialise in the installation of security hardware and retractable insect screens for windows & doors.

Our commitment and promise to our customers is:

☑️We'll arrive clean, tidy and ready to help.
☑️We respect your home. We use shoe covers & tidy up after ourselves.
☑️We'll arrive on time or call prior to advise if we are running late or early.
☑️Our front-line team have undergone a security background check for your peace of mind.
☑️We honour all manufacturers’ warranty statements on all products we supply and install.
☑️Our mobile vans are fully equipped with all the parts and tools we need to complete most jobs.

Every time you book a visit with us you support a Kiwi business and family. Buy local to support locals ?? ??

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1560 days ago

Prawn heads and shell

Janice from Mount Roskill

This may seem a little odd but I have about one kilo of fabulous prawn heads and shells to anyone who may want to make stock from them. I have too many already. They are just the heads and body shells from where I have shelled them prior to eating the body of the prawns. The heads have all the head… View moreThis may seem a little odd but I have about one kilo of fabulous prawn heads and shells to anyone who may want to make stock from them. I have too many already. They are just the heads and body shells from where I have shelled them prior to eating the body of the prawns. The heads have all the head meat still in them, (I dont eat that bit). Seems a waste of such good stock making ingredients.

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1560 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener helping their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View more
Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1560 days ago

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View more
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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1560 days ago

Level 3 /2

Phil from Point Chevalier

With Auckland currently in Level 3, there has been much encouragement to maintain social distancing and also to wear masks in public.
But in view of the recent case of community transmission very likely via skin contact from lift buttons, the primary messages of “Wash your hands. Don’t touch … View more
With Auckland currently in Level 3, there has been much encouragement to maintain social distancing and also to wear masks in public.
But in view of the recent case of community transmission very likely via skin contact from lift buttons, the primary messages of “Wash your hands. Don’t touch your face,” have slipped off the radar. I would suggest that these are still essential tools in combating the viral spread.

1562 days ago

Assault Exercise Bike

Karl from Mount Roskill

Does anyone know where I can hire one of these amazing machines?
Or is there anyone out there looking to sell theirs?

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