Mount Eden, Auckland

Get decorating and $ave with Resene

Resene ColorShop

Now's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and … View moreNow's a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.

Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under including Resene testpots, 30% off our huge range of wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% off decorating accessories and 25% off Resene cleaning products!

Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 31 October 2021. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 and Hammer Hardware stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.

Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and enjoy these great savings. Find out more

Golf Practice Net

Phillip from Mount Eden

Unused golf practice net, I've never unpacked it so should all be there, if there are any problems can return it for refund. 0210741683

Price: $20

Golf Practice Net

Phillip from Mount Eden

Unused golf practice net, I've never unpacked it so should all be there, if there are any problems can return it for refund. 0210741683

Price: $20

Pair of Drawers

Phillip from Mount Eden

As new pair of drawers, not on runners but smooth action, lots of room, measures 62cm x 42cm x 40cm.
Contactless pickup only.

Price: $80

Poll: Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Auckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.

The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.

It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans … View moreAuckland Transport is looking for feedback on its proposal to reduce the speed limit on 800 roads across the region.

The changes involve 462 roads near 57 schools and 208 rural roads.

It includes roads in Ōtara Town Centre, residential roads in Manurewa and roads in Ponsonby and Freemans Bay.

Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

Do you support Auckland Transport’s proposal to reduce speed limits on roads?

• Yes
• No

Vote View Results

• 40.1% Yes
  40.1% Complete
• 59.9% No
  59.9% Complete

1858 votes

Remote Cooking by our Cookery Level 5 students

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.

1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and … View moreOur diploma students have been studying from home during this extended lockdown and cooking up these delicious dishes from their home kitchen as a part of our module on Edible plants.
Here are some of the photos from they have prepared.

1. Beetroot, radish and onion shells with radicchio and walnut vinaigrette by Bianka
2. Cabbage rolls with goat feta cheese, mushrooms and lemon - served with spinach puree and crisp onion by Emi
3. Beetroot Carpaccio with watercress, pine nuts and pear by Marianne
4. Green pea soup garnished with cream, broccoli florets and croutons by Hiroki

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Facebook and other platforms Down...

Andrea from Morningside

Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms were down in parts of the world today.
The company said it was "aware that some people are having trouble accessing Facebook app" and it was working on restoring access.
The company did not say what might be causing the outage, which began… View moreFacebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms were down in parts of the world today.
The company said it was "aware that some people are having trouble accessing Facebook app" and it was working on restoring access.
The company did not say what might be causing the outage, which began around 11:45am ET Monday (4.45am NZT today).
It is normal for websites and apps to suffer outages, though one on a global scale is rare. Users reported being unable to access Facebook in California, New York, Europe and New Zealand.

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

We have released the first edition of our newly revamped Seniors newsletter, which you can read here: officeforseniors.govt.nz...

In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.

Heathcotes’ Birthday Bash is on now!

Heathcotes

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Heathcotes Birthday Bash ends October 12th 2021. Shop now

Containers and food donations needed

Madeleine from Mount Roskill

Kia ora, I’ve recently started the Tāmaki Makaurau chapter of Food Not Bombs. We cook meals for people experiencing food insecurity across the city. We are greatly in need of freezer- and microwave-safe containers (e.g. that takeaways come in) and donations of veggies, beans, or pasta to cook … View moreKia ora, I’ve recently started the Tāmaki Makaurau chapter of Food Not Bombs. We cook meals for people experiencing food insecurity across the city. We are greatly in need of freezer- and microwave-safe containers (e.g. that takeaways come in) and donations of veggies, beans, or pasta to cook with. You can see what we do at Facebook.com/foodnotbombsauckland. Please send me a message or call 021 022 49972 if you or anyone you know has donations or is in need of meals. Thank you very much!

Auckland Zoo's elephants to remain in NZ for longer due to Covid-19

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Auckland Zoo’s resident elephants, who were due to be moved to Australia this Spring, will stay in Auckland until 2022 due to Covid-19.

The zoo announced its decision to re-home the elephants in November 2020, saying it had been made to give them the “family herd” they … View moreKia ora neighbours, Auckland Zoo’s resident elephants, who were due to be moved to Australia this Spring, will stay in Auckland until 2022 due to Covid-19.

The zoo announced its decision to re-home the elephants in November 2020, saying it had been made to give them the “family herd” they needed for their long-term well being.

Auckland Zoo said the bursting of the trans-Tasman bubble and the Covid-19 lockdowns, meant the “complicated” moves couldn’t progress as planned.

Read the full story by clicking the link below.

FREE TRAINING as a DENTAL ASSISTANT

Loyola from Caring 4 Smiles Dental Group

Caring 4 Smiles Dental Group in Epsom helps school leavers to explore a wonderful career in Dental Assisting. This opportunity best suits people from hospitality or school leavers.
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We take on 1 or 2 individuals who are keen to learn and apply themselves to explore a fresh career. This is a 3 - 4… View moreCaring 4 Smiles Dental Group in Epsom helps school leavers to explore a wonderful career in Dental Assisting. This opportunity best suits people from hospitality or school leavers.
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We take on 1 or 2 individuals who are keen to learn and apply themselves to explore a fresh career. This is a 3 - 4 week introductory training and we strongly recommend and prepare you for the excellent Dental Assisting course with the New Zealand Dental Association. To enjoy dental assisting, you must love working with people. After training with us, you will be highly employable, provided you are ready to invest in yourself.
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Dental Assisting is an amazing career that can lead to a life-long fulfilling opportunity to grow from the chair-side job right up the Corporate ladder with a hands-on practical experience in dental materials, processes and management.
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If you are a bit confused as to what to do next after leaving school or have lost your job in the hospitality industry, and would like to train for / explore Dental Assisting, email me, Dr Loy : loyola.correa@gmail.com or txt / call me on 0212269959.

Apprenticeship opportunities in Auckland

Competenz

Hey Auckland!
We have 3 new apprenticeship opportunities listed on our website to get you trained on the job!
Furniture Making Aprentice
Mechanical Building Services Apprentice
Apprenticeship Fabrication - Steel Construction

Do you know someone who might be interested in one of these … View moreHey Auckland!
We have 3 new apprenticeship opportunities listed on our website to get you trained on the job!
Furniture Making Aprentice
Mechanical Building Services Apprentice
Apprenticeship Fabrication - Steel Construction

Do you know someone who might be interested in one of these opportunities? Get in touch today!

Are illegal gatherings being dealt with properly?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora neighbours, The over-riding message under Covid-19 Alert Level 3 is, stay at home as much as possible. So when sporting groups gather daily at a West Auckland stadium, are police checking them out properly? Read the story below: