Oratia, Auckland

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1108 days ago

An apologetic love letter to the Henderson Covid Testing Station🥰

Fiona from Henderson

Well, it was time for the weekly Covid testing (job requirement).

Have I told you how much I love each test?
If I have, I WAS LYING!!!

We normally go to the wonderful people down at the Henderson branch.
They are so caring, so sensitive and oh so gentle.
All of them possess a great sense of … View more
Well, it was time for the weekly Covid testing (job requirement).

Have I told you how much I love each test?
If I have, I WAS LYING!!!

We normally go to the wonderful people down at the Henderson branch.
They are so caring, so sensitive and oh so gentle.
All of them possess a great sense of humour.

We try to go early before the hoards line up, but this morning, everyone had the same idea.
It must be those positive results discovered at the retirement place that has got so many lined up to be tested.

Anyway, so we popped into another one closer to work and apart from the wheel aligning massive potholes, everything was plodding along nicely.
The lanes (yes two lanes) were moving along quite quickly.
“Excellent”, we thought.

Our turn came. The man was done first … bleeding heck!!
The solitary tear that trickled down his cheek, the really watery eyes and let's not forget the extra loud cough he had to do to clear his nasal passage that made us all jump.

Next, I was up – “here we go”, I thought.

OMG!!! I saw stars, I saw the rings around Saturn, she went deep and hard.
It felt as though I could breathe fire through that nostril when she had finished – it was a real stinger!
I even asked her if she had found my belly button while she was there.

She may have shot the swab up into our nasal passages via a cannon or maybe she took a running start but believe me, this is the deepest any of the testers have gone and boy, we could feel it - it was really uncomfortable.

Now, the decision has been made, we won’t be using that branch again and we feel as though we have been caught cheating on our beloved Henderson branch and this was the price we had to pay.

I will have to grovel now to them and apologise for being disloyal – maybe I should bring chocolate?

I’m sorry Henderson Branch, you are simply the best and we will never again stray or look at another.

See you on Monday morning for that gentle touch that you all have.

From your loyal fans – take care.

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1108 days ago

There, they're and their!

NumberWorks'nWords New Lynn

There, they’re and their are the big trio of commonly confused words with all three of them pronounced the same.
- There means the opposite of here; “at that place.”
- They’re is a contraction of “they are” or “they were.”
- Their means “belongs to them.”

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1107 days ago

Meet Alexandria Lindsay, our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year finalist from Waitara

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Alexandria Te Ripeka "Pearl" Lindsay (Te Āti Awa o Taranaki) started gardening to grow her own food -- and now she's growing food for her community too.

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1108 days ago

Looking to buy!

Shradha from Henderson

If anyone has one to sell please message me. This is all sold out online 😢

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1108 days ago

Meet our first finalist for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Get to know Darfield gardener Bronwyn Adams-Hooper, who runs a horticulture programme for the 18- to 21-year-olds serving time in the youth unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison. With her help, they've been growing veges that win awards at their local A&P show.

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1108 days ago

Win a $20k advertising package

2degrees

2degrees is all about fighting for fair which is why we’re giving Auckland businesses the chance to win a $20,000 advertising package.

Apply before 6th December at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal.

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Find out more

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1108 days ago

Meet Caitlin, a mechanical engineering apprentice and racing enthusiast.

Competenz

Caitlin chose a career path that works with her passion for building stock cars.
Find a job you actually like - this is your sign to embrace the fluro!

Click here for more info.

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1110 days ago

Seven more residents and one staffer with Covid at Henderson rest home

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, unfortunately seven residents and a staff member at a care home in Henderson have tested positive for Covid-19, a day after a case was announced.

On Friday, a resident at Edmonton Meadows Care Home, who was fully vaccinated, tested positive for the virus, and all residents and … View more
Kia ora neighbours, unfortunately seven residents and a staff member at a care home in Henderson have tested positive for Covid-19, a day after a case was announced.

On Friday, a resident at Edmonton Meadows Care Home, who was fully vaccinated, tested positive for the virus, and all residents and staff received tests as a result.

The Ministry of Health said seven other residents and a member of staff had now also tested positive.

Read the full story at the link below

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1109 days ago

Dresser or wall mount Mirror

David and Lu from Swanson

For sale mirror size: 83cm x 94cm dark stained frame. Good condition.
Contact Lu Fryer 0276524017

Price: $50

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1111 days ago

Resident at Henderson rest home tests positive for Covid-19

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a resident at a care home in Henderson has tested positive for Covid-19.

The person lives at Edmonton Meadows Care Home, and according to the management team at the care home, was fully vaccinated.

The team said the person was now being transferred to an MIQ facility, and … View more
Kia ora neighbours, a resident at a care home in Henderson has tested positive for Covid-19.

The person lives at Edmonton Meadows Care Home, and according to the management team at the care home, was fully vaccinated.

The team said the person was now being transferred to an MIQ facility, and there were “high” vaccination rates among residents, along with all staff being fully vaccinated.

Read the full story at the link below

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1111 days ago

2nd Friday Funny: 😄👴🏻It's Aging, Men👴🏻😄

Fiona from Henderson

Here you go gentlemen, one for you all.

P.S. this one is currently my favourite one, until I view the next one 🤣🤣
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1115 days ago

FUNNY BUT POSSIBLY ACCURATE

Linda from Henderson

Traffic light system

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1111 days ago

Friday Funny: 😍😸Bohemian😸😍

Fiona from Henderson

Absolutely brilliant - all from a fabulous New Zealander, Shirley Șerban who started sharing her brilliant musical talents in 2020 when Covid first reared it's ugly head.
Check out her other videos - you won't be sorry.

Just in case the doggy lovers feel left out, here is: I Will … View more
Absolutely brilliant - all from a fabulous New Zealander, Shirley Șerban who started sharing her brilliant musical talents in 2020 when Covid first reared it's ugly head.
Check out her other videos - you won't be sorry.

Just in case the doggy lovers feel left out, here is: I Will Follow You
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1111 days ago

Craft with Resene, from the Australian Women's Weekly

The Team from Resene ColorShop Henderson

Get organised this year with these handy storage ideas for the office or kids’ corner. Create a colourful geometric inspired space with Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own.

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1117 days ago

😀💉Covid-19: Auckland hits 90 per cent first doses, 75 per cent fully vaccinated💉😀

Fiona from Henderson

If the above headline found on Stuff's website is accurate, then allowing for the 5-8 weeks between vaccines, we should have some sort of freedom by Christmas - fingers crossed😉
www.stuff.co.nz...

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