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1649 days ago

Australian Bushfire Relief Fundraiser

Australian Bushfire Relief

This community event will be held at Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini on Sunday the 2nd of February from 1pm-4pm with the purpose to raise money for Redcross Australia and Wildlife Emergency Fund.

The fundraiser will be frontlined by artists Rob Ruha, Written By Wolves, and Tone6 with many more … View more
This community event will be held at Bruce Pulman Park, Takanini on Sunday the 2nd of February from 1pm-4pm with the purpose to raise money for Redcross Australia and Wildlife Emergency Fund.

The fundraiser will be frontlined by artists Rob Ruha, Written By Wolves, and Tone6 with many more performers and over 1000 people expected to attend. Attendees will experience an afternoon of entertainment, food trucks, dance groups, kapa haka and Pasifika groups while Relief Fund collectors are stationed to collect donations.

For more information please contact Jay McLaren Harris, media@neralcm.com, 0226557398.

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1650 days ago

Poll: A Comfortable Mattress: Luxury Or Necessity?

Beds4U Avondale

A good and comfortable mattress is often related to luxury but is it more of a necessity? Your entire day, behavior towards other people and even your performance at your work depends on how good you sleep. A comfortable mattress helps you get sound sleep, and that brings a lot of positive changes … View moreA good and comfortable mattress is often related to luxury but is it more of a necessity? Your entire day, behavior towards other people and even your performance at your work depends on how good you sleep. A comfortable mattress helps you get sound sleep, and that brings a lot of positive changes in every part of your life. Read the full blog on our website: beds4u.co.nz...

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A Comfortable Mattress: Luxury Or Necessity?
  • 14.8% Luxury
    14.8% Complete
  • 84.6% Necessity
    84.6% Complete
  • 0.5% Not Sure
    0.5% Complete
182 votes
1650 days ago

Auckland Zoo auction for chance to weigh red panda cub jumps to $2000

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, the latest bid on an auction for a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to weigh a red panda cub at Auckland Zoo has hit the $2000 mark.
The zoo is auctioning off the chance to meet and weigh a red panda, and take part in a morning feed, on Trade Me.

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1650 days ago

Kids in poverty miss start of school year, as siblings share one uniform

Josephine Franks Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, now Auckland Anniversary is out the way, schools are starting to open their gates for the new school year - but the cost of back-to-school supplies means some students won't be there when the first bell goes.

Students will be absent at the beginning of term because they … View more
Kia ora neighbours, now Auckland Anniversary is out the way, schools are starting to open their gates for the new school year - but the cost of back-to-school supplies means some students won't be there when the first bell goes.

Students will be absent at the beginning of term because they are sharing one uniform, a pair of shoes or a bus pass with their siblings, teachers say.

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1650 days ago

Is your baby due between January and May 2020? Help out Medical students.

Ellen from Point Chevalier

Is your baby due between January – May 2020? Hi everyone! I'm a nurse at Auckland Uni and recruiting new moms.
- Would you be interested in participating in the Human Early Life Development –Integrated Learning Activity (HELD-ILA) helping our future doctors learn about early childhood … View more
Is your baby due between January – May 2020? Hi everyone! I'm a nurse at Auckland Uni and recruiting new moms.
- Would you be interested in participating in the Human Early Life Development –Integrated Learning Activity (HELD-ILA) helping our future doctors learn about early childhood development?
- Would you be happy for a pair of Medical Students to visit you to assess your baby’s development? The assessment is done with observations and questionnaires. This would involve 6-7 visits each 60-90 minutes in your own home over 18 months.
If you would like to find out more, please contact: The HELD Recruiter, Department of Paediatrics: Child and Youth Health, University of Auckland on Ph: 027 2719068, or by email at held@auckland.ac.nz

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1650 days ago

Female, 50, and looking for a job? Good luck

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the difficulties of finding work when you're female and over 50. Anecdotally we are aware of women being shut out of the workforce around this time. If you can relate, and are willing to talk about your experience, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

1654 days ago

Why these Kiwi girls choose to wear a hijab

The Team Reporter from Stuff

#Watch: This interview with two Kiwi girls who choose to wear hijabs in NZ will help kids understand different cultural norms and the meaning behind them.

PLUS this episode of KEA Kids News also explores what exactly a Dark Sky Sanctuary is. (Funded by NZ on Air for HEIHEI)

To read more, click … View more
#Watch: This interview with two Kiwi girls who choose to wear hijabs in NZ will help kids understand different cultural norms and the meaning behind them.

PLUS this episode of KEA Kids News also explores what exactly a Dark Sky Sanctuary is. (Funded by NZ on Air for HEIHEI)

To read more, click here.

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