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Kia ora neighbours. Reece Leitch just wants to play with his young daughters, but a back injury – that will cost around $85,000 to fix – has left him unable to be as involved in their playtime as he once was.
The 27-year-old, from Hillcrest first started having back problems at 10 years old, … View moreKia ora neighbours. Reece Leitch just wants to play with his young daughters, but a back injury – that will cost around $85,000 to fix – has left him unable to be as involved in their playtime as he once was.
The 27-year-old, from Hillcrest first started having back problems at 10 years old, when he started helping to care for his older brothers, Ryan and Blake, who have muscular dystrophy.
As the only able-bodied man in his family, Leitch would do a lot of the physically demanding tasks, including lifting his brothers in and out of their wheelchairs, beds and the bathroom.
“There’s no doubt, or regret, that looking after my brothers from a young age had an effect on the health of my spine,” he said.
After suffering two slipped discs last year, Leitch is now reliant on medication for his “constant pain”.
Leitch needs disc replacement surgery, but ACC will no longer fund his treatment.
He’s now taking his bid for treatment overseas and hopes a purpose-built spine clinic in Germany will be able to fix his back and get him playing with his daughters and playing sports again.
Click 'read more' for our full story.
If you'd like to make a donation towards Leitch's surgery, you can do so here: givealittle.co.nz...
Learn how to recycle fibre. Only paper products made from tree fibre can be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. Always remember when recycling if in doubt, leave it out.
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Want to make new friends and enjoy a cup of coffee? 😊 You are welcome to join new "Diversi-tea and coffee" group in Milford area.
We meet every Saturday at 10am. Next meeting is tomorrow 🙌🏽
Do not hesitate to join in. The Newcomers Network is about creating opportunities to … View moreWant to make new friends and enjoy a cup of coffee? 😊 You are welcome to join new "Diversi-tea and coffee" group in Milford area.
We meet every Saturday at 10am. Next meeting is tomorrow 🙌🏽
Do not hesitate to join in. The Newcomers Network is about creating opportunities to meet, learn, share and support one another.
If you feel isolated in those times dominated by Covid, this group will welcome you with open arms.
Kia ora neighbours, an Auckland man is offering a reward to anyone who can reunite him with $170,000 stolen from the house bus of his dad, a former burglar.
Jay Dudson, the son of burglar turned home security expert Dan Dudson, said after his father died in June 2020, the house bus he had been … View moreKia ora neighbours, an Auckland man is offering a reward to anyone who can reunite him with $170,000 stolen from the house bus of his dad, a former burglar.
Jay Dudson, the son of burglar turned home security expert Dan Dudson, said after his father died in June 2020, the house bus he had been living in, in Auckland's Millwater, was burgled.
After almost a year with no leads, Dudson decided to offer a reward of $10,000 for the safe return of the money, which had been stored in an old green ammunition cannister.
Dudson said his father had spent a large portion of his life in prison, and had been a “professional” burglar until he decided to turn his life around in his 40s.
Click 'read more' for our full report.
Having a big clear out at home or the office? On the move? Junk Run can help send. We hand sort and load onto our trucks, and anything that can be reused will be gifted to local charities and community groups or taken to be recycled, before we consider anything for landfill. If you’d like more … View moreHaving a big clear out at home or the office? On the move? Junk Run can help send. We hand sort and load onto our trucks, and anything that can be reused will be gifted to local charities and community groups or taken to be recycled, before we consider anything for landfill. If you’d like more information please ring us on 021 586 544
The experts at Textile Curtain Cleaning know how to remove unsightly stains, mildew and mould spores that leave your curtains and blinds looking less than their best. Because your window furnishings are valuable, and must be carefully maintained, you can trust our experienced team to professionally… View moreThe experts at Textile Curtain Cleaning know how to remove unsightly stains, mildew and mould spores that leave your curtains and blinds looking less than their best. Because your window furnishings are valuable, and must be carefully maintained, you can trust our experienced team to professionally clean your curtains, drapes and blinds.
We offer full take-down and rehang service and can provide replacement curtains while your drapes are being cleaned.
Help is just a phone call away.
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Lock this date in your calendar! Another great event brought to you by Rotary North Harbour, sponsored by Partners Life and held held the wonderful new facility Shore Junction. More details to follow .
Cyclists will have additional spots to lock up their bikes with new facilities installed as part of a cycleway trial.
Project WAVE is a $1 million cycleway trial in the Viaduct Harbour to connect the Quay and Nelson Street cycleways that could have over a thousand daily users.
Auckland … View moreCyclists will have additional spots to lock up their bikes with new facilities installed as part of a cycleway trial.
Project WAVE is a $1 million cycleway trial in the Viaduct Harbour to connect the Quay and Nelson Street cycleways that could have over a thousand daily users.
Auckland Transport (AT) confirmed two new bike parking facilities able to accommodate 16 bikes have been installed as part of the trial, taking the total number of bike parks along the cycleway to 56.
The project is opposed by a group of residents and business owners.
The two new bike parking facilities are located on Customs Street West between Market Place and Lower Hobson Street. One is located near the Tepid Baths, and one is near O’Hagan’s bar.
The area now has enough space for around 56 bikes, as there were already existing facilities to accommodate 40 bikes before Project WAVE was implemented.
AT spokeswoman Natalie Polley said there are also numerous new bike parking facilities on Quay Street and in the new square as part of the Downtown project.
"That doesn’t even take into account bike parking at the ferry terminal, the AT Downtown Carpark and at many other locations on the Viaduct,” she said.
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Hi neighbours,
Cleaning your windows should be a regular routine as having a build-up of dirt and other filth can lead to problems further down the road and potentially cost you more money, and heat efficiency.
You can keep your new windows looking their best for many years by following a few … View moreHi neighbours,
Cleaning your windows should be a regular routine as having a build-up of dirt and other filth can lead to problems further down the road and potentially cost you more money, and heat efficiency.
You can keep your new windows looking their best for many years by following a few simple tips:
- Vacuum inside the frame and hinges
- Brush off dirt
- Use a warm soapy solution and a soft cloth or sponge to wipe down the dirty window
- Rinse with clean water
Windows have working parts so it's essential that these parts are well maintained to ease the friction of the moving parts inside your window frames.
To keep your windows in great condition for years it's best to keep the inner chambers of your windows clean and clear of built-up residue.
If you need an expert to assess your windows & doors, give us a call today on 0800 252500 or click the link to book a visit!
The Exceed we fix windows & doors team
For NZ Music Month, Depot Sound is running a competition for secondary & intermediate North Shore musicians & bands!
Submit a song to win studio time & other great perks
Judges include Laughton Kora (Kora), Sven Pettersen (The Checks/Racing), Ed Knowles (The Checks/Racing), Taisha … View moreFor NZ Music Month, Depot Sound is running a competition for secondary & intermediate North Shore musicians & bands!
Submit a song to win studio time & other great perks
Judges include Laughton Kora (Kora), Sven Pettersen (The Checks/Racing), Ed Knowles (The Checks/Racing), Taisha Tari (Artist), Emme Lentino (Artist) & Neil Baldock (Award Winning Engineer).
Competition is open now and submissions close on 31 May.
See link below for full details & to submit your entry!
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Fabulous effort and mouth-watering results from our Diploma, Level 5 cookery students cook this week.
1. Duck breast Sauce Bigarade with turned vegetables and pommes maxime.
2. Share platter: Home made Charcuterie salami & bresaola, sour dough bread, pickles and spread
3. Chicken Ballotine … View moreFabulous effort and mouth-watering results from our Diploma, Level 5 cookery students cook this week.
1. Duck breast Sauce Bigarade with turned vegetables and pommes maxime.
2. Share platter: Home made Charcuterie salami & bresaola, sour dough bread, pickles and spread
3. Chicken Ballotine with pancetta, pommes rissolées, cabbage rolls and Sauce Ravigote.
Depot Artspace is a multi-disciplinary creative community, offering facilities, services and events that celebrate the arts and their audiences. We have a diverse exhibition and events programme, a busy recording studio and professional development services for creative job seekers.
We are looking… View moreDepot Artspace is a multi-disciplinary creative community, offering facilities, services and events that celebrate the arts and their audiences. We have a diverse exhibition and events programme, a busy recording studio and professional development services for creative job seekers.
We are looking for reliable, flexible and engaging volunteers who know their way around a computer, to join our delightful team of enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy engaging a wide range of visitors and provide invaluable support in a busy environment.
If you’re interested the arts/creative sector and would like to be involved in, or gain front-of-house house gallery and creative sector experience, we would love to meet you!
Click on link below to apply:
depotartspace.co.nz/get-involved/#depot-volunteer
Soroptimist International North Shore raise funds each year and donate those funds to local, national and international projects aimed at educating, enabling and empowering women and girls.
We are looking for a enthusiastic woman or girl wishing to volunteer their skills and knowledge to help … View moreSoroptimist International North Shore raise funds each year and donate those funds to local, national and international projects aimed at educating, enabling and empowering women and girls.
We are looking for a enthusiastic woman or girl wishing to volunteer their skills and knowledge to help with our club website. This would be approximately 2-4 hours a week.
Soroptimists are committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.
We strive for: human rights for all, global peace and international good will, advancing women’s potential, integrity and democratic decision making. We do this through volunteering our skills and knowledge. We are a diverse group of Women from different ethnicities and vocational backgrounds and enjoy life-long friendships.
Some of the projects we have worked on in the past include ECPACT Child ALERT (the Eradication of Child Prostitution, and Child Trafficking), and encouraging a low decile school children to attend school on the North Shore. We are also proud to support women in need with second hand clothing and toiletries.
Please check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com...
Contact Sylvia on 0211527174 for more information.
As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.
Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking … View moreAs parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.
Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus!
A rāhui has been placed over Auckland’s Motutapu Island while authorities work to capture two elusive stoats.
The rāhui (ban) means access to the island in the Hauraki Gulf will be restricted and the campground closed for the next 30 days while the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the iwi … View moreA rāhui has been placed over Auckland’s Motutapu Island while authorities work to capture two elusive stoats.
The rāhui (ban) means access to the island in the Hauraki Gulf will be restricted and the campground closed for the next 30 days while the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the iwi Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki works to trap the stoats.
Ferry services to Rangitoto Island are unaffected by the rāhui.
Motutapu Island has now had four stoat outbreaks in one year. Stoats pose a significant risk to threatened native birds and lizards.
“We are asking people to take note of iwi rāhui and not to visit Motutapu while our first priority is catching the remaining stoats,” DOC incursion response advisor Claire Warren said.
Click 'read more' for our full report (video first published in July 2020).
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