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FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM
After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time,… View moreFRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM
After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.
*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
Neighbourly Q&A: Consumer rights with CAB's Andrew Hubbard
What can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.
Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.
A little bit about Andrew:
Dr … View moreWhat can you do if you buy something that breaks soon after you buy it? It's time for another helpful Q&A.
Today we have Andrew Hubbard from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your consumer rights.
A little bit about Andrew:
Dr Andrew Hubbard is deputy chief executive of Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CAB) and loves working for the CAB so much that he’s been there for more than fifteen years.
Andrew believes in the difference people can make working together in the community and loves being able to support the work of the more than 2000 CAB volunteers across the motu. Andrew’s background is in policy and he’s been actively involved in consumer issues for the fifteen years he’s been at the CAB.
Andrew and the CAB team are ready to answer your questions about your consumer rights. This might be questions about when you can get a refunds, your rights when buying via Facebook or overseas, product delivery issues and what to do if a retailer won't sort a problem out for you.
Andrew is here live on Wednesday from 9.30am for your questions.
What's your go-to crowd-pleasing school lunch?
We've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?
Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, … View moreWe've all heard about the school lunch saga happening around the country, with some questioning the quality of the meals. Since kids can be picky eaters, it raises the question - what makes a great school lunch?
Let's not debate why times are tough and these kids need school lunches, let's brainstorm!
Share your favourite lunches from your school days or the go-to meals your kids love! Perhaps we can come up with a menu of crowd-pleasing school lunches...
Can you help identify this man?
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man following an indecent assault aboard a bus in Grey Lynn.
This incident occurred just after 8am on bus 18 travelling along Great North Road.
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, of Auckland City Crime Squad, says a man got … View morePolice are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man following an indecent assault aboard a bus in Grey Lynn.
This incident occurred just after 8am on bus 18 travelling along Great North Road.
Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, of Auckland City Crime Squad, says a man got on the bus at a stop near King Street.
“He has sat down next to a high school student and touched her inappropriately.
“This was witnessed by a passenger who quickly intervened and stopped what was taking place.
“This man was told to get off the bus and exited at a stop near the intersection with Maidstone Street.”
Police acknowledge the actions of a witness aboard the bus.
“The witness did an incredible job in coming to the assistance of the student,” Detective Senior Sergeant Friend says.
“We are aware that the witness and another passenger supported the girl and walked her safely to school.
“Our witness has also obtained a photo of the man we would like to speak with, which Police is releasing to the public.”
Appropriate welfare support is being put in place for the student following this morning’s incident.
Police is confident the public will know who this man is.
Anyone with information should contact Police, Detective Senior Sergeant Friend says.
You can update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 250312/9531.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
How to get a promotion: 7 secrets to win over your boss
Steps to get promoted
The appraisal period is just around the corner and most people are eyeing for not just a good raise, but also a promotion. However, it's only a handful of people who actually get promoted. But, what are the skills or habits that sets these employees apart from the … View moreSteps to get promoted
The appraisal period is just around the corner and most people are eyeing for not just a good raise, but also a promotion. However, it's only a handful of people who actually get promoted. But, what are the skills or habits that sets these employees apart from the others? Here we list some secrets that can help you stand out, impress your boss, and secure that well-deserved promotion.
Be visible
Don't just work hard, but also work smart. One's hard work is nothing if they don't get noticed for it. And so, you should document your wins and regularly share them with with your manager or boss. This will help you keep them updated about your productivity and achievements; you can also remind them about it in your one-on-one performance review discussion.
Be strategic
Notice what the company and your boss want, and work on the right projects. This matters a lot in an organisation. You can ask your boss what projects you should focus on first, that can help company achieve the goals. Being strategic with your work can help you stand apart from the rest.
Raise your EQ
In todays's world, having a high Emotional Quotient (EQ) is as important as having a high Intelligence Quotient. Especially, when it comes to leadership roles. So, hone your EQ by taking courses on it and learning soft skills to improve your professional profile.
Help your boss shine
Your manager's success is yours too-- so help them shine in the system. Look for what their work needs are and help them with key initiatives. They will forever remember your contributions.
Be a problem solver
Instead of just sticking to routine works, solve larger problems too. When someone in the team mentions a bigger challenge, offer to help them find solutions. This will help you make allies in the company who can refer you for bigger roles.
Network with the right people
Building the right relationships can help open doors and elevate your career. So, build rapport with leaders by engaging in conversations and finding common interests with them.
Ask for a promotion
It is often seen that people who ask for a promotion directly, are more likely to one. So, keep a record of your achievements and contributions to the company, and discuss these with your manager while asking for a raise/ promotion during you annual performance review discussions.
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Found Hop Card
Just found a hop card outside the Waterview Bakery. DM me if it's yours otherwise will hand it in at New Lynn Station this arvo.
From Antarctica to the Outback
For Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is … View moreFor Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is no barrier to discovery. Just as Sir Edmund Hillary pushed the limits of exploration, residents of his namesake village continue to chart their own extraordinary journeys.
“We’ll keep travelling for as long as we can,” says Rodnie.
Click read more for the full story.
Heads or Tails?
Be in to WIN a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a young Blues fan!
Tell us why your youngster should be the special coin toss guest at the next Blues home game.
The Prize includes:
- Tossing the coin with the referee and team captains.
- x2 Silver Stand tickets so you and your child can … View moreBe in to WIN a once-in-a-lifetime experience for a young Blues fan!
Tell us why your youngster should be the special coin toss guest at the next Blues home game.
The Prize includes:
- Tossing the coin with the referee and team captains.
- x2 Silver Stand tickets so you and your child can watch the game.
- x2 food & beverage vouchers
- x1 goodie bag and blues jersey.
- Visiting the commentary box
- Being taken to the field side-line where you can watch the team warm-up.
Terms and conditions apply
10 Mistakes Job Hunters Make WAY Too Often
1. Oversharing. Sometimes, it is fascinating to debrief candidates after interviews and find out some of the things they say. One was asked about who he works with and described them as “slobs and Indians.” Someone actually thought that it was a good idea to be insulting and racist on an … View more1. Oversharing. Sometimes, it is fascinating to debrief candidates after interviews and find out some of the things they say. One was asked about who he works with and described them as “slobs and Indians.” Someone actually thought that it was a good idea to be insulting and racist on an interview. Amazing.
2. Being Unprepared. I started in recruiting more than 40 years ago before moving into coaching. Back in The Stone Ages, it was hard to research employers. You actually had to go to a library and use microfiche or read original newspapers. Unless you were interviewing with a senior executive with the firm or with the PR head, you could never obtain any information about a person you were meeting with in advance of your interview. LinkedIn and Google make things much easier, don’t they? Yet there are people who arrive unprepared, knowing nothing about their potential employer or the hiring manager(s) they are meeting with. Insane!
3. Lying. It used to be hard and take time in order to be found out. Your new employer would have to type a letter to your former employer who have to look up information in file cabinets in order to substantiate your previous dates and salary. Now, they start off by comparing what you uploaded to their applicant tracking system the last time you were looking for a job and applied to them to see that you have covered up that previous employer or are lying about your salary. You can be disqualified before speaking with anyone. And it happens all the time and no one will ever tell you.
4. Forgetting/Ignoring the Original Question and Babbling On. When qualifying people or doing mock interviews, job hunters will have done so many interviews that they clairvoyantly believe they know what the interviewer is looking for so they go off on this long monologue about what they’ve done and how they went about doing it in response to the question, “Tell me about yourself.” I remember listening to someone for about 5 minutes, and asking, “By any chance, do you remember my original question?” They didn’t.
5. Seeming Angry. Like a lover scorned, they arrive at their interview ready to complain and moan about their previous manager, co- workers, how they have been mistreated and more. Like a date who is stuck pretending to listen, your interviewer is calculating when the right time is to end their interview.
6. Not Knowing “The Single Best Question You Should Ask on Any Interview” and When To Ask It. Interviews are normally constructed for a hiring manager or HR professional to elicit information from you at their pace in ways that don’t help you. Not knowing the one question that levels the playing field and allows you to talk about what you’ve done that matters to them and not just talk about what you’ve done is a colossal mistake.
7. Saying Different Things to Different People You Interview With. Imagine telling people radically different or subtly things about your role, responsibilities and your level of impact or success. Do you think people don’t compare notes?
8. Arriving Late (or Missing the Interview Altogether) and Not Acknowledging It. Things happen but you acknowledge and apologize for being late. You apologize and explain your (perhaps) confusion that caused you to miss the interview. Trust me. No one will hire you (although they might re-schedule you) unless you acknowledge the previous ) confusion that caused you to miss the interview. Trust me. No one will hire you (although they might re-schedule you) unless you acknowledge the previous “bad behavior.” In just lingers around the relationship stinking things up.
9. Asking Stupid Questions.
“Do you give a drug test?”
“Do you do a background check?“
“Do you have any other jobs available?
10. Creating a Weak First Impression Whether the weak impression is created because you have a soft handshake (shaking hands with a fish), your hands are cold or are sweaty, your body language is poor, you’re dressed poorly by the standards of the firm you’re interviewing with or some other reason, if your first impression is weak it is hard to recover and win the interview.
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Come to a Dilworth School open day
Join us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class … View moreJoin us at an open day and learn more about Dilworth now. Our open days are a fantastic opportunity for prospective students and their whānau to explore the school, meet staff and students, and learn more about the amazing opportunities offered at Dilworth. Visitors can tour our world-class facilities, discover more about our curriculum and learn about our day school options for Years 7, 8 & 9*.
Open days:
Junior Campus
23rd March, 2pm
18th May, 2pm
Senior Campus
30th March, 2pm
Register for open days online
* Available for Year 9 from 2026
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