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Create cocktails. Make great coffees. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. 80% of NZMA graduates go on to employment or higher study*. There are even free study options … View moreCreate cocktails. Make great coffees. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. 80% of NZMA graduates go on to employment or higher study*. There are even free study options available**.
You’ll study:
• Food safety training
• Bar and beverage service
• Café and restaurant service
• Barista skills
• Customer service
• Transactions and money handling
• Maintaining a responsible drinking environment
NZMA has campuses that provide hospitality training in North Shore, Auckland City, Sylvia Park and Auckland South. Come and visit our campuses for a coffee and tour their facilities.
Know anyone or want to enrol yourself?
Courses start in June, July and September so get in touch with NZMA and enrol today.
*80% represents an average student outcome over twelve months in 2016 and 2017. Visit ‘Latest News’ on nzma.ac.nz for more details.
**Terms and conditions apply. Contact the NZMA team for more information.
Hi neighbours Ghost houses - or empty homes - are common on the Shore. Is there one in your neighbourhood? Should they be taxed, as they are in Vancouver? Are you concerned about these? Or not? What ideas do you have for dealing with ghost houses? cheers Jodi Put NFP in your post if it is not for … View moreHi neighbours Ghost houses - or empty homes - are common on the Shore. Is there one in your neighbourhood? Should they be taxed, as they are in Vancouver? Are you concerned about these? Or not? What ideas do you have for dealing with ghost houses? cheers Jodi Put NFP in your post if it is not for publication?
Dilapidated Auckland Council-owned sports facilities are being closed due to safety concerns and imp…
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Heading back to work after kids can be a big decision and there’s so much to consider. It can be overwhelming and hard to know where to start. As a certified coach specialising in finding balance after baby/kids I can help you through this process, enabling you to make the right choices for you … View moreHeading back to work after kids can be a big decision and there’s so much to consider. It can be overwhelming and hard to know where to start. As a certified coach specialising in finding balance after baby/kids I can help you through this process, enabling you to make the right choices for you and your family. Call, text or email for a chat to see how I can help you regain your balance.
Hi Neighbours,
Here are a few pics of my current work. A lovely townhouse painted inside and out. Ready for new Carpet.
If you need any painting work done please give me a call on 021353670 or email eclee@xtra.co.nz.
Cheers Eldon
A family is thanking their lucky stars after a drunk driver crashed her ute through their front wind…
Dear editors and neighbours of Neighbourly,
I am writing to ask for your help on composing a simple and clear guide on how to be a good kiwi neighbour. That was what I needed when I immigrated to New Zealand, and in the 20 years since then, I have felt the need again and again when my Chinese … View moreDear editors and neighbours of Neighbourly,
I am writing to ask for your help on composing a simple and clear guide on how to be a good kiwi neighbour. That was what I needed when I immigrated to New Zealand, and in the 20 years since then, I have felt the need again and again when my Chinese friends came to New Zealand. Recently, I Googled and compiled some sentences from different websites. I’d like you to have a look and help me on English, also to add or remove lines as needed. Then I will translate into Chinese and pass it to my Chinese fellows.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Yours sincerely
William Lu
How to Be a Good Kiwi Neighbour
Method 1: Creating a Good Relationship
1.1 Introduce yourself.
When a new neighbour moves in, give them a bit of time to settle in and then come over and say hello. You can also give your neighbour any friendly local tips, such as when the rubbish and recycling collection day is.
1.2 Don’t throw light.
Security lighting can constitute light pollution if it shines directly into a neighbour’s property. Adjust the lighting angle to your own area only.
1.3 Contain your camera.
Make sure your CCTV cameras don’t point at part or all of your neighbour’s land. This could breach privacy laws and could be seen as harassment under the Human Rights Act.
1.4 Move peeking points.
If your kids have a trampoline in the back garden, make sure they can’t see into the neighbour's garden as they leap – this could also be seen as an invasion of privacy. Keep an ear on their sound levels too.
1.5 Avoid smoky and smelly.
Spare a thought for your neighbours – smoke from a grill, a chiminea, garden fire or even an indoor wood burner can constitute a nuisance. Smelly cooking may also irritate your neighbours.
Method 2: Keeping Your Space Clean and Organized
2.1 Maintain and care for any shared spaces.
If you share a hallway, entrance, or even lawn, then do your part to keep these areas as nice as possible. Pick up any rubbish that you see and never leave any.
2.2 Keep your lawn and garden tidy.
Maintain a regular lawn and berm maintenance schedule that includes regular mows throughout the year. Trim back any trees or hedges and clean up any flowerbeds.
2.3 Put your rubbish out at the right time and day.
Don’t take out your rubbish bags and recycling bin too early or too late and leave them on the curb for many days.
2.4 Be responsible for all of your pets.
Animals can be a big source of contention between neighbours. Have your animals fully vaccinated, licensed, and on a leash when in your neighbourhood. Pick up any pet poop and keep your animals quiet, not barking or howling. It can also help to tell your neighbours to feel free to come talk with you if your pets are ever bothering them.
Method 3: Being Noise-Conscious
3.1 Keep your noise levels low.
No one likes to hear loud chatting, shouting, crying, arguing all of the time. Keep this in mind as you go about your daily life and try to avoid being disruptive, especially during early morning or evening hours.
3.2 Check your noise source.
A bubbling hot tub and even a small water feature could be annoying your neighbours. Noise regulations also cover DIY and domestic chores. Environmental health officers recommend that use of power tools and noisy domestic appliances, like lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners and washing machines - should only take place between 8am and 6pm on weekdays, between 8am and 1pm on Saturdays and never on a Sunday or a public holiday.
3.3 Give your neighbours notice before parties.
If you plan on having a large group of people come over, give your neighbours a heads up. Ask your guests to park in front of your house. Make sure they don’t block someone else’s driveway or use another resident's designated spot. The same goes for any other large, loud gatherings, such as ongoing renovation or construction.
Reference sites:
1.www.wikihow.com...
2.www.moncton.ca...
3.home.bt.com...
4.www.thespruce.com...
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TREE PRUNING HERE IN NEW ZEALAND
Should be approached carefully but deliberately, because every time a tree is pruned it has the potential to alter its shape and look. Unlike other landscaping considerations, pruning trees is a task better left in the hands of local professional arborists.
… View moreTREE PRUNING HERE IN NEW ZEALAND
Should be approached carefully but deliberately, because every time a tree is pruned it has the potential to alter its shape and look. Unlike other landscaping considerations, pruning trees is a task better left in the hands of local professional arborists.
PERIODIC PRUNING
Most of the reasons for having trees pruned fall into three basic categories:
Aesthetic concerns: Trees that have been professional shaped and exhibit rounded, symmetrical crowns are visually appealing.
Health concerns: Trees receiving periodic prunings tend to live longer and maintain good health.
Safety concerns: Broken or rotting tree branches are indicative of poor health and aesthetics and are a safety hazard that should be pruned back.
PURPOSEFUL PRUNING
Tree cutting should be done in accordance with proven principles that ensure the health, safety and aesthetic value of the tree.
Under all but the most extreme circumstances a tree should never be pruned to the extent it loses over a quarter of its capacity for bearing leaves. It always safer to make smaller rather than larger cuts. Branches with a diameter of less than 50mm can always be safely cut.
When contemplating cutting a branch that is anywhere between 50-100mm in diameter, stop and consider if it is necessary to either improve the aesthetics of the tree or if there are health or safety issues that need be addressed.
Cutting any branch larger than 100mm in diameter should be avoided except for extenuating circumstances.
TREE CUTTING PRINCIPLES
There are three primary principles for cutting trees:
Reducing the tree’s crown
This is done to control the overall height and spread of the crown. Doing so helps to alleviate stress on branches and the tree itself, and helps to ensure the tree’s natural shape, while also allowing for more light to shine through the branches.
Thinning the tree’s crown
Reducing shade and increasing light by selectively thinning back the crown’s branches helps to maintain health and aesthetic values.
Lifting the tree’s crown
By methodically removing lower branches, more space is created from below the crown to the ground. This provides more access for persons and for foliage beneath the tree.
Here in Auckland, at A1 Sure Services our experienced team of arborist are experts in Tree Pruning, will ensure your trees are professionally pruned as well as handle all of your tree maintenance needs. Contact us today! for a Free Quote!!
An exceptionally talented teenager has gone global after her version of Kate Bush's classic, Wutheri…
Travelling in the Far North last week and caught the last day of Julie Battisti, a local artist's exhibition in the No.1 Parnell Gallery, Rawene.
I was taken by some (to me, not an art buff BTW) wonderful large oil flower paintings, and there were several sizable (up to A1) flower photos … View moreTravelling in the Far North last week and caught the last day of Julie Battisti, a local artist's exhibition in the No.1 Parnell Gallery, Rawene.
I was taken by some (to me, not an art buff BTW) wonderful large oil flower paintings, and there were several sizable (up to A1) flower photos plus a powerful single poppy photo. A copy may well be destined for one of our walls - see attached.
If you go to her website many of the oils from the exhibition are there - www.juliebattisti.com....
When I was there I also noticed a large, impossible to miss, Dean Buchanan painting.
The North Shore connection is I believe, that the gallery is owned by Devonport people. Correct me if I'm wrong
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