Northcote, Auckland

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1670 days ago

Re: Covid Vaccinations

Rachel from Northcote

I had my vaccination done at the Birkenhead Center.

Would like to commend the staff .
The whole process was done smoothly and each step was clearly explained.

Appreciated the plants and little pots of flowers , eventho' they were artificial , to make it less clinical.

I was very … View more
I had my vaccination done at the Birkenhead Center.

Would like to commend the staff .
The whole process was done smoothly and each step was clearly explained.

Appreciated the plants and little pots of flowers , eventho' they were artificial , to make it less clinical.

I was very impressed with the efficiency and manner of the staff.
Want to say a "Big Thank You " to the staff at the Birkenhead Vaccination Center".

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1663 days ago

Entertainment unit

Maria from Birkenhead

Wooden entertainment unit. Leadlight doors.
In good used condition see photo of minor scratches on the corner of the unit.
175cm long 122cm high 45cm wide.

Pick up only.

Price: $150

1663 days ago

Free Predator Pulse training: Recording your predator pulse info (drop-in sessions)

The Team from Pest Free Kaipātiki Restoration Society (Inc.)

These free drop-in sessions will help you start recording information about predator control during the quarterly predator pulse. Just come in anytime during the allocated times on the day that suits.
Our experts will get you set up so you can record each time you check your traps or bait stations.… View more
These free drop-in sessions will help you start recording information about predator control during the quarterly predator pulse. Just come in anytime during the allocated times on the day that suits.
Our experts will get you set up so you can record each time you check your traps or bait stations.

Just drop in during the hour to get set up.

The data you will collect can be viewed at the end of the predator pulse and provides PFK with valuable information in the ongoing battle to control invasive mammals.

We will be using EcoTrack for collecting data, so if you are new to it, or you are already using it but need help, come along.

Bring along your smartphone or a laptop if you can.

Note: Recording your data in EcoTrack is one of the criteria for entering our Great Predator Blitz August 2021 Competition (for details on the competition see previous post).

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1663 days ago

Volunteers needed

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

Our search is still on! 🔍
We’re on the lookout for amazing people who would be keen to lend a hand in our Red Cross Shop at Wairau Park.

If you’d like to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and you're looking for a fun team to spend a few hours with while doing good, just hit the button … View more
Our search is still on! 🔍
We’re on the lookout for amazing people who would be keen to lend a hand in our Red Cross Shop at Wairau Park.

If you’d like to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and you're looking for a fun team to spend a few hours with while doing good, just hit the button below for more information or call us on (09) 440 9770.

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1669 days ago

Woman's 'nasty' skin infection likely caused by swimming at contaminated beach

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours.
A woman who likely got a “nasty” skin infection during a swim at Narrowneck Beach believes it is “unacceptable” that people cannot go swimming without fear of getting sick.

Devonport resident Vanessa Ingraham developed a staph and e coli infection on her legs about four… View more
Kia ora neighbours.
A woman who likely got a “nasty” skin infection during a swim at Narrowneck Beach believes it is “unacceptable” that people cannot go swimming without fear of getting sick.

Devonport resident Vanessa Ingraham developed a staph and e coli infection on her legs about four weeks ago. Her doctor believes she caught it from swimming not long after shaving her legs.

Ingraham, who moved to New Zealand from the Bahamas seven years ago, said she didn’t know about Auckland’s storm water issues until she got her infection.

During heavy rain, water contaminated with animal faeces, oil, rubbish, metals and rubber from tyres is often flushed through the storm water network and onto beaches, a Watercare spokeswoman said.

Auckland’s wastewater network is also known to overflow during heavy rain, which causes sewage to spill out from manholes, gully traps, pump stations and engineered overflow points into properties, waterways and the sea.

Auckland Council’s Swimsafe website, which provides real-time forecasts of beach water quality, recommends people avoid swimming for 48 hours following heavy rainfall.

“You have to check to see if it’s safe to swim? This is a foreign concept,” Ingraham said.

Click 'read more' for the full story, including info from the Auckland Regional Public Health Service.

1663 days ago

New Zealand Sommelier of the year - 2021

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Congratulations to Andrea Martinisi as he is awarded New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021.

Andrea Martinisi is presented with the New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021 trophy by Marek Przyborek (NZ Sommelier of the Year 2018) and chair of the Examination Committee with Celia Hay, chair of New … View more
Congratulations to Andrea Martinisi as he is awarded New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021.

Andrea Martinisi is presented with the New Zealand Sommelier of the Year 2021 trophy by Marek Przyborek (NZ Sommelier of the Year 2018) and chair of the Examination Committee with Celia Hay, chair of New Zealand Sommeliers and Wine Professionals Association. Andrea is General Manager and Head Sommelier of The Grove Restaurant, Auckland. Marek is head sommelier at Amisfield, Central Otago.

The day started with the Theory Assessment (60 minutest) and Blind Tasting of 2 wines. The white wine was Saint Clair Pioneer Block Gewurztraminer 2020 from Marlborough and from Spain, Muga Seleccion Especial Rioja 2016. The Practical included a restaurant scenario to decant a bottle of Te Mata Awatea 2018 and provide a food pairing. This was made a little tricky as we also had a bottle Te Mata Awatea 2019 on the sideboard... to check if the candidates were reading the label!

The Practical also featured a spirit tasting where candidates were asked to identify 4 spirits. This year the spirits were Bacardi, Tequila Blanco, Jack Daniels, Calvados.

1663 days ago

Leading Professor Talk on Heart Disease, Diet and Heart Health

Trent Lash from

PUBLIC PRESENTATION BY PROF GRANT SCHOFIELD, PhD, Professor of Public Health AUT
TOMORROW: Thursday 5th August
WHERE: Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna (behind Takapuna Library)
WHEN: 10:15am

This public talk is important for all heart event survivors and their families to learn about … View more
PUBLIC PRESENTATION BY PROF GRANT SCHOFIELD, PhD, Professor of Public Health AUT
TOMORROW: Thursday 5th August
WHERE: Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Rd, Takapuna (behind Takapuna Library)
WHEN: 10:15am

This public talk is important for all heart event survivors and their families to learn about leading research into heart disease and nutritional heart health management from one of New Zealand's leading researchers in this area.

DON'T MISS IT. EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Heartbeats Event_GrantSchofield_A New View of Diet and the Heart.pdf Download View

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1663 days ago

Fireplace installer

David from Glenfield

Hi all, can someone recommend a certified log burner, fireplace installer thanks?

1664 days ago

The Great PFK Predator Blitz Competition!

The Team from Pest Free Kaipātiki Restoration Society (Inc.)

Simply deploy your traps or bait stations in Kaipātiki to control pest animals this August Pulse AND record your visits or results on the EcoTrack app.

There are some great prizes to win, so check out the competition by reading our blog article linked or email enquiries@pestfreekaipatiki.org.nzView more
Simply deploy your traps or bait stations in Kaipātiki to control pest animals this August Pulse AND record your visits or results on the EcoTrack app.

There are some great prizes to win, so check out the competition by reading our blog article linked or email enquiries@pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz for more information.

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1664 days ago

The Painter and the Emperor exhibition

The Team from Depot Artspace

"For many women artists the story (of the 'Painter and the Emperor') is relevant in that, although their art production may have been put on hold, their ideas were fermenting or being expressed in small works that would eventually form the basis of a continuing and evolving … View more"For many women artists the story (of the 'Painter and the Emperor') is relevant in that, although their art production may have been put on hold, their ideas were fermenting or being expressed in small works that would eventually form the basis of a continuing and evolving practice."

In 1978, Ngaire Mules, Kate Hill and Janelle Aston produced a 25 minute videotape, as part of a course run by Philip Dadson, at Elam School of Fine Arts. The aim of the video, which was made using a Sony portapack with a hand-held camera, was to examine women’s attitudes towards combining motherhood with their practice as an artist.



Exhibition ends next week 11 August.



Full info: depotartspace.co.nz/event/thepainterandtheemperor



Watch the original video on Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision: bit.ly...

1664 days ago

Free flowers

Leticia from Northcote

Neighbors,
Do you know any places I can pick up some free flowers on Friday evening or Saturday morning?
Some florist who stocks some flowers they haven't sold?

Thanks!!

Free

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1670 days ago

Who should foot the $250k bill for Auckland's damaged trains?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora Neighbours, Auckland Transport wants KiwiRail to stump up with the cost of repairing 19 trains, after a fallen stack of old rails, damaged the electric units. Who's at fault ? Read the story below:

1665 days ago

10% discount

Shade Design

With not only our years of experience and our own very high standards; we bring you, free of charge, the friendliest service with the most knowledgeable and best-looking team in the industry.

10% discount !! Any job quoted and accepted from August 12th - September 20th, 2021 we will take off 10%… View more
With not only our years of experience and our own very high standards; we bring you, free of charge, the friendliest service with the most knowledgeable and best-looking team in the industry.

10% discount !! Any job quoted and accepted from August 12th - September 20th, 2021 we will take off 10% !!!!!!

We make for you Awnings, Canopies, Carports, Outdoor Screens, Shade Sails, Contract Fabrication and Installation

Give us a call or book a free quote to see what our friendly and experienced team can do to maximise your outdoor living area.
Find out more

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1665 days ago

Invitation for Auckland 12-17 year olds

Deborah from Glenfield

We are seeking volunteers to take part in a research study into physical activity in Auckland teens.

Our goal is to gather information in order to find ways to improve the health and wellbeing of young people in our communities.
Please see the attached flyer and get in touch if this may be of … View more
We are seeking volunteers to take part in a research study into physical activity in Auckland teens.

Our goal is to gather information in order to find ways to improve the health and wellbeing of young people in our communities.
Please see the attached flyer and get in touch if this may be of interest to your child.

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PANZA Flyer.pdf Download View

1665 days ago

COVID vaccinations

Shorecare Urgent Care Smales Farm

Hey neighbours!
Shorecare is now offering vaccinations for those eligible, when booked through the book my vaccine website 💉
Book online 👉 bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz...
Book over the phone 👉 0800 28 29 26 - Available from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week.

Please note that we DO NOT accept … View more
Hey neighbours!
Shorecare is now offering vaccinations for those eligible, when booked through the book my vaccine website 💉
Book online 👉 bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz...
Book over the phone 👉 0800 28 29 26 - Available from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week.

Please note that we DO NOT accept walk ins for vaccinations.

Make sure to share the news with your family, friends and neighbours!

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