Onehunga, Auckland

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1176 days ago

Last week to nominate!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

We're in the last week of nominations for the 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. So come on, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland – who’s your New Zealander of the Year?

Tell us with a nomination! Nominations close 31 August.

Get in quick – www.nzawards.org.nz...

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1176 days ago

The memes and moments getting the nation through the latest lockdown

Caroline Williams Reporter from Community News

Kia ora neighbours. Since New Zealand plunged into lockdown last week, the laughs for Kiwis have been few and far between.

Apart from Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins’ Freudian slip at an afternoon press conference, where he muddled a message about people stretching their legs and … View more
Kia ora neighbours. Since New Zealand plunged into lockdown last week, the laughs for Kiwis have been few and far between.

Apart from Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins’ Freudian slip at an afternoon press conference, where he muddled a message about people stretching their legs and instead said “spread your legs”, the mood of the nation has been heavy and serious.

But as you’d expect, a minister uttering “spread your legs” at a high-profile press conference was music to the ears of meme makers.

Some prefer to take their mind off lockdown by trying something new, such as creating mandalas (abstract art) from things found lying around the house or gathered from nature outside.

Others have been finding ways to keep their community entertained during their lockdown strolls around the neighbourhood, including a return of the hugely popular window teddy bears of 2020.

If you're fed up of reading about the negatives of Covid-19, take a read of our story below. We hope it will make you smile. Ngā mihi.

1176 days ago

Consultation on courts at Fergusson Domain

Cathy McIntosh from Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board

We are asking the community to look at the available options and provide feedback on which sports should go into the three-court hard surface area. Activities being considered include:
netball/tennis/basketball/volleyball/pickleball/paddle tennis/hoop practice.
There is also the possibility of a … View more
We are asking the community to look at the available options and provide feedback on which sports should go into the three-court hard surface area. Activities being considered include:
netball/tennis/basketball/volleyball/pickleball/paddle tennis/hoop practice.
There is also the possibility of a walk/run/cycle/scooter/skate/training track.
You can have your say from 25 August to 5PM 22 September 2021.

What happens next
All feedback received will be presented to Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board for consideration. A final decision will be made at the Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board’s business meeting in October 2021.

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1177 days ago

Community offers to claim baby found dead at recycling centre

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, an Auckland Councillor and an Onehunga church have offered to claim the baby girl found dead at an Auckland recycling centre, so she can have a proper burial.

The body of the newborn baby girl, born at full term, was found at Visy Recycling, in Onehunga, on August 16 after … View more
Kia ora neighbours, an Auckland Councillor and an Onehunga church have offered to claim the baby girl found dead at an Auckland recycling centre, so she can have a proper burial.

The body of the newborn baby girl, born at full term, was found at Visy Recycling, in Onehunga, on August 16 after being brought to the centre in a truckload of waste.

Maungakiekie-Tamaki ward councillor Josephine Bartley said she had emailed police on Monday night stating that if the newborn was left unclaimed, the Onehunga community could claim her.

Read the full story below.

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1177 days ago

Recipe: Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Cookery, Advanced student Timmika has prepared this cheesecake at home during August Lockdown 2021. This unbaked cheese cake has a crunchy biscuit base, silky vanilla cream and refreshing berry coulis.
Recipe up on our blog.

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1177 days ago

Help your local small business - and get $10!

David Downs from SOS Business

If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
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If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
SOS Business - A not-for-profit helping NZ small businesses during a tough time. All the money (less credit card fees) gets paid to the businesses.

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1178 days ago

Latest Update

Ven-lu-ree Blind Services

Hi everyone whilst our showroom in Penrose is closed due to the lockdown, you can still visit us online at www.venlureeblinds.co.nz... to view our fabulous range of blinds. Hundreds of colours and designs and there's still 30% off the entire range. Stay safe.

1178 days ago

Are you using our 2021 Garden Diary?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.

Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.

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1178 days ago

Lockdown Learning

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Lockdown Learning
Join us from anywhere in New Zealand for NZQA Certificate in New Zealand Wine Micro-credential with Celia Hay over 4 evenings from 5-8pm starting on Thursday 2 Sept.
Special lockdown discount $220 for Domestic students.

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1178 days ago

Covid ends Light Rail live consultation

Todd Niall Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora Neighbours, if you were planning to find out about Light Rail at one of the remaining community meetings, too late. They have been cancelled due to Covid. Should the consultation have been delayed? Read the story below:

1178 days ago

Apprenticeship opportunities in Auckland

Competenz

Hey Auckland!
We have some great apprenticeship options available for you! This is the perfect opportunity to get qualified and learn on the job. Check out the links below for more information!
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
Machining - Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Print Bindery Apprentice

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1182 days ago

Public toilets open under Alert Level 4

The Team from Auckland Council

93 public toilets will remain open in our parks and open spaces, for use by workers and locals visiting our parks. These facilities will undergo regular cleaning while Alert Level 4 is in place.

Click on 'Read More' to see the list.

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1193 days ago

Dental Assisting is a great career option.

Loyola from Caring 4 Smiles Dental Group

As part of our commitment to Epsom and the surrounding community, we offer school leavers who love working with people and wish to explore a career in Dental Assisting, an opportunity to spend 3 - 4 weeks with us. This is an unpaid learning and training opportunity and our entire team spends a … View moreAs part of our commitment to Epsom and the surrounding community, we offer school leavers who love working with people and wish to explore a career in Dental Assisting, an opportunity to spend 3 - 4 weeks with us. This is an unpaid learning and training opportunity and our entire team spends a significant amount of time and energy, training the person as well as to explore a career in Dental Assisting. This is a basic introduction to working in a dental clinic. This training can lead to an amazing & life-long clinical or administrative career. Interested ???
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This is not an offer of employment, but we are confident that the person will discover for themselves, their strengths, clinical / admin role and be able to apply for a dental assisting position at any dental clinic. Whilst we do not have an age or gender barrier, the NZ dental clinic situation usually looks for young & female dental assistants.
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If you wish to explore this career pathway, send me your CV and expression of interest and then come in for a chat. Dr Loy : loyola.correa@gmail.com / 0212269959

1181 days ago

Friday puzzle

The Team from NumberWorks'nWords Royal Oak

Here is a weekend puzzle for those of you who enjoyed the last one. Answer to follow on Monday.

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1184 days ago
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