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New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week - Auckland Live

The Team from Auckland Council

In this video for New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week, we hightlight an upcoming NZSL interpreted performance.

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Sea turtle released after second round of rehabilitation at Aquarium

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

Kia Ora Neighbors,

Connie the green sea turtle has been released back into the ocean after her second round of rehabilitation by the team at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium’s Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.

Connie was originally rescued in December 2018, stranded in Henderson Bay weighing … View moreKia Ora Neighbors,

Connie the green sea turtle has been released back into the ocean after her second round of rehabilitation by the team at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium’s Turtle Rehabilitation Centre.

Connie was originally rescued in December 2018, stranded in Henderson Bay weighing just 18kg. After this first rescue and rehabilitation by the SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s team, Connie was released at Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve in March 2019.

Almost two years later, in November 2020, Connie was found stranded yet again, this time just 9km from where she was originally found. After this second rescue, Connie has stayed in the care of the Turtle Rehabilitation team for the past 16 months.

When Connie was rescued in November 2020, she was found to have problems with her digestion, likely caused by the ingestion of non-edible particles such as plastic. Connie was also suffering from chronic pneumonia, which can be a common illness seen in sea turtles during the cold winter months.

After initial tests and treatments by the veterinary team at Auckland Zoo, Connie was transferred to SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s to spend time in New Zealand’s only rescue turtle rehabilitation facility. Connie was tube fed by the team daily in order to gain strength, and once Connie had fought off the pneumonia and her digestive system was cleared, the team focused on seeing Connie gain some much needed weight and building her physical strength swimming with the other turtles in care.

While undergoing treatment, Connie has proven herself to be a very active sea turtle – a strong swimmer with great buoyancy and a hearty appetite. At the time of her release last week, Connie weighed a very healthy 45kg!

“It's always a bittersweet feeling when we release turtles back into the wild as we spend so much time and hard work rehabilitating them and developing feelings for them. However, we have no doubt Connie is in the absolute best condition to survive in the wild and we are all so happy she gets this second chance at life!” said Jessica Van De Pas, Aquarist at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium.

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s is home to New Zealand’s only Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, which has rehabilitated and released over 50 sea turtles over the past 23 years. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s is also home to magnificent sand tiger sharks, New Zealand’s only colony of Sub-Antarctic penguins, hundreds of different fish species, and many more marine creatures.

Career firefighter staffing at 'crisis levels' across Auckland, union says

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

Staffing of career firefighters is at “crisis levels” throughout Auckland, resulting in trucks being out of commission, the NZ Professional Firefighters Union says.

In a post shared to Facebook, the union warned residents of the central Auckland suburb of Mount Roskill that there were no … View moreStaffing of career firefighters is at “crisis levels” throughout Auckland, resulting in trucks being out of commission, the NZ Professional Firefighters Union says.

In a post shared to Facebook, the union warned residents of the central Auckland suburb of Mount Roskill that there were no firefighters working at their local station because of the lack of career firefighters available.

“Career firefighter staffing levels throughout Auckland continue to be at crisis levels,” the post said.

Free to take pickup from Morningside.

Tara from Morningside

Free books

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Free firewood

Swechha from Mount Roskill

Hello everyone,
If you have firewood that needs to be gone please let me know. I’m keen to collect some free firewoods for this winter. Cheers and thank you for your kindness.

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NZ String Quartet | First Light

Danielle Muller from The Village Square Trust

Friday 17 June, 7.30pm in Parnell Community Centre's Jubilee Hall

This June and July, NZ String Quartet are performing three thoughtfully curated programmes reflecting on our place in this world - meditating on life, loss and rebirth as we mark the first-ever official public holiday … View moreFriday 17 June, 7.30pm in Parnell Community Centre's Jubilee Hall

This June and July, NZ String Quartet are performing three thoughtfully curated programmes reflecting on our place in this world - meditating on life, loss and rebirth as we mark the first-ever official public holiday dedicated to Matariki, Māori new year.

Familiar favourites by Haydn, Schumann and Mozart are given fresh perspectives, paired beautifully with introspective works by Natalie Hunt, Lyell Cresswell, Grażyna Bacewicz and more.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.eventfinda.co.nz...

Building Resilience

NumberWorks'nWords Grey Lynn

Every child has the potential to achieve success. However success comes with hardship and setbacks, which is why it is important to build resilience along the way. Resilience helps us to adapt and bounce back from things that don't go as planned and helps us move forward. Here are five … View moreEvery child has the potential to achieve success. However success comes with hardship and setbacks, which is why it is important to build resilience along the way. Resilience helps us to adapt and bounce back from things that don't go as planned and helps us move forward. Here are five fundamental ways you can help your child build resilience! ?

Building Resilience

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

Every child has the potential to achieve success. However success comes with hardship and setbacks, which is why it is important to build resilience along the way. Resilience helps us to adapt and bounce back from things that don't go as planned and helps us move forward. Here are five … View moreEvery child has the potential to achieve success. However success comes with hardship and setbacks, which is why it is important to build resilience along the way. Resilience helps us to adapt and bounce back from things that don't go as planned and helps us move forward. Here are five fundamental ways you can help your child build resilience! ?

New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week - Parks

The Team from Auckland Council

In our final video for New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Week, we help you find your next outdoor adventure in one of our 4000 parks.

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Casio Calculator

Mitt from Mount Roskill

Good condition
Fully functional
Nothing wrong

Price: $10

Picknic bench 2 seater (can hold up to70kg)

Mitt from Mount Roskill

Excellent condition
Fully functional
Good for kids play area and outdoor siting
When dismental, it can fit in compact area

Price: $5

Foot Spa

Mitt from Mount Roskill

Good condition
Fully functional
Nothing wrong, selling because moving
Comes with a box and everything else

Price: $10

Free Mitsibushi Fridge/ Freezer.

Ralph from Epsom

I have just put it out on the corner of Walters Road and Kowhai St. Quite a big one. Works well, just needs a clean.

Free

Grief Support meeting

Mabel from Hillsborough

Central Auckland Grief Support will meet in the Hillsborough area on Saturday 21 May 2pm. We are a peer support group for adults who have gone through separation, divorce, the death of a significant person or major changes. Contact Mabel at 021-173-4978 to register.

English learning needs

Mohammad Rafi from Epsom

I recently moved from Afghanistan with my wife and 3 kids to Epsom. It is a quite nice place. Although my English is not perfect, I try to learn it. At the moment, I have some conversations with Kiwis but I need more help to master my language ASAP. If any native speaker is interested to help me … View moreI recently moved from Afghanistan with my wife and 3 kids to Epsom. It is a quite nice place. Although my English is not perfect, I try to learn it. At the moment, I have some conversations with Kiwis but I need more help to master my language ASAP. If any native speaker is interested to help me learn English in a friendly conversation at the park or other place please let me know. Thank you