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Auckland Arts Festival/Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki (AAF) 2021 kicks off in a fortnight, offering a jampacked programme for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Happening between 4 and 21 March, AAF 2021 features a 100% Aotearoa selection of more than 70 multi-art shows and events at theatres, galleries … View moreAuckland Arts Festival/Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki (AAF) 2021 kicks off in a fortnight, offering a jampacked programme for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Happening between 4 and 21 March, AAF 2021 features a 100% Aotearoa selection of more than 70 multi-art shows and events at theatres, galleries and unique indoor and outdoor venues across Tāmaki Makaurau.
Paying homage to the overarching 2021 theme of Aroha, shows on offer include everything from dance to theatre, live music to comedy, visual and digital art, talks and debate, community participation projects and more.
Among those tipped to be crowd pleasers this year are Che-Fu and the Krates at Auckland Town Hall for the 20-year anniversary of their album Navigator.
The APO will perform the soundtrack to E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial while the film screens at Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre at Aotea Centre and Michael Hurst will appear in a version of Jack and the Beanstalk playing the role of Jack's mum.
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With the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.
As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at … View moreWith the craziness of last year behind us, it’s time to give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards – and they could be up for some fantastic prizes.
As NZ’s business lending specialists, we at Prospa love seeing small businesses reach their goals with a faster, easier approach to business loans. And we’re proud to be back sponsoring the 2021 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
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Please read the latest issue of your Southern Homes to find more, from Peter Thompson of Barfoot
The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?
Police have impounded eight dirt bikes after a spate of dangerous driving in Manukau and Bucklands Beach.
Counties Manukau police have issued a warning to dirt bike riders to exercise caution after three separate incidents.
Three dirt bikes and two road bikes were seized on Sunday after people … View morePolice have impounded eight dirt bikes after a spate of dangerous driving in Manukau and Bucklands Beach.
Counties Manukau police have issued a warning to dirt bike riders to exercise caution after three separate incidents.
Three dirt bikes and two road bikes were seized on Sunday after people reported a group of riders hitting Musick Point in Bucklands Beach.
When police arrived on the scene, some riders dumped their bikes in the bushes and fled on foot.
Officers found five bikes, one of them stolen, with the help of from Howick Golf Course players and members of the community.
A young person was stopped at the scene and police enquiries are ongoing to identify the other bikers.
On Friday, police confiscated a quad bike after it was seen ripping up turf at Walter Massey Park.
The incident was reported to the council and more action is likely, police said.
On February 16, a quad bike rider without a helmet was injured after he crashed in Yates Rd, Mangere.
Police found a man with significant injuries being treated by ambulance staff at a house nearby.
Officers impounded two bikes from the address and said charges are likely.
People have reported dirt bikers getting injured after crashing into cars in Otara and Mangere Bridge in the past week.
During one incident, a male cyclist without a helmet drove through a red light in Otara and smashed into another vehicle, police said.
He suffered moderate injuries and was taken to hospital.
Counties Manukau policing manager inspector Kay Lane said it is only a matter of time before one of the riders is killed.
“In general these dirt bike riders show little regard for their own safety or the safety of those around them on the roads," Lane said.
“We are continuing to see riders put themselves and other motorists in significant danger by driving recklessly, carrying out dangerous stunts and failing to wear helmets.
Police are appealing to the bikers to stop putting themselves and other road users at risk.
"It may seem like fun until one of your mates is seriously hurt," said Lane.
It is illegal to ride a dirt bike on the road unless it is roadworthy with a current warrant and registration, police said.
Anyone riding a bike with an engine capacity above 50cc must have a motorbike licence.
Police are calling on parents and family members to make sure the bikers, some of them youths, are driving safely and wearing helmets.
“The last thing we want is to have to knock on your door and tell you that your loved one has been killed or seriously injured in a crash," Lane said.
Investigations are continuing into the Waitangi Day mass cavalcade of 170 bikes as officers review CCTV footage.
If you have footage of dirt bike riders driving dangerously, you can upload it here: dirtbike.nzpolice.org...
Email DL_CMSCU@police.govt.nz or call 105 with any information.
You can also phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Have you seen dirt bike riders behaving badly in your neighbourhood?
What have you seen?
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Photographer: Robyn Edie: Dirt Bike Riders (file photo)
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Two new locations of interest, visited by a community case of Covid-19, have been released by the Ministry of Health.
The two new locations are Choice Food Bar and Li’l Abners Takeway.
Both are on Great South Rd in Papatoetoe.
Those who have visited these locations on February 19 between 1am … View moreTwo new locations of interest, visited by a community case of Covid-19, have been released by the Ministry of Health.
The two new locations are Choice Food Bar and Li’l Abners Takeway.
Both are on Great South Rd in Papatoetoe.
Those who have visited these locations on February 19 between 1am to 1:20am are considered ‘casual plus contacts’ of the community cases.
They are advised to remain at home until they receive a negative test result and to monitor for any symptoms for 14 days.
It comes after three community cases were announced on Tuesday, connected to a south Auckland family who had previously tested positive for the virus.
Kmart Botany and Dark Vapes in East Tāmaki have previously been announced as locations of interest, with one of the cases working at Kmart.
The three community cases are linked to Papatoetoe High School, with two being siblings and students at Papatoetoe High school and the other an infant sibling.
The school reopened on Monday but was later closed again following the news of the new cases linked to the high school.
One case is a classmate of the daughter from the original case that was announced on Valentine's Day.
Following the news, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced an alert level change, with Auckland moving to level 3 and the rest of New Zealand to level 2.
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Hi, my neighbours
We know that these days many families live in south Auckland, like Papatoetoe and now east Auckland, like Botany are self-isolating as government required.
I just wonder could they apply any help during the isolation or does the government supply any help?
I worry that those … View moreHi, my neighbours
We know that these days many families live in south Auckland, like Papatoetoe and now east Auckland, like Botany are self-isolating as government required.
I just wonder could they apply any help during the isolation or does the government supply any help?
I worry that those people who are self-isolating are suffering from a lot of pressure. Not everyone is wealthy enough to self-isolate without support, right? Do they have enough income to pay for their rent or food or cover their basic expenses? Could they keep working at home and not lose their jobs? How can they get help? And if so from where?
Could anyone who has experienced this share their thoughts and feelings about this subject?
Kind regards
Betty
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What are you waiting for? Head to Gloria Jean's for coffee classics, specialty hot drinks, refreshing espresso and fruit chillers, … View moreGloria Jean's Coffees is now at Southgate Shopping Centre with mouth-watering ALL-DAY MENU... Smashed Avo on Ciabatta, Big Breakfast, Waffles, and more!
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When New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.
As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online … View moreWhen New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.
As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online learning. Schools such as St Peter’s in Cambridge were readily prepared for a seamless transfer between classroom and digital learning.
With each student ready to use online platforms such as Google Classroom and Hangouts, a streamlined shift was enabled as soon as the lockdown occurred.
Find out why more families are choosing St Peter’s at our Open Day on 12 March.
Join us to dance or bounce the afternoon away. Drama Queen's runs weekly classes at $5 per family with our afternoon sessions donated to groups and areas that otherwise do have an opportunity to attend such activities.
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Gazpacho is the classic chilled soup of Spain. It combines ripe tomatoes with cucumber, red and green capsicum, Sherry vinegar and a pinch of chilli. Perfect for a hot, sunny day. Prepared by our Level 3 Foundation chefs.
The off road bikers have been around for a couple of years. They are increasing in numbers. Tearing around public roads, over double yellow lines, showing off their antics, riding on pavements, children's sports grounds, golf courses. They have no respect for others - children, the elderly … View moreThe off road bikers have been around for a couple of years. They are increasing in numbers. Tearing around public roads, over double yellow lines, showing off their antics, riding on pavements, children's sports grounds, golf courses. They have no respect for others - children, the elderly .
What can we do? Report them to the Police, 111, 105 or *555 when you see them. Don't leave it to someone else. Report, report, report because they are getting away with their dangerous and selfish behaviour.
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