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Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.
Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.
People were quick to come up with names.
Echo, Ernie, Eddie … View morePolice asked and you responded.
Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.
Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.
People were quick to come up with names.
Echo, Ernie, Eddie and Ezra were top contenders but officers were taken with the name Etu.
Just a reminder if you may have forgotten. Garage Sale at 35 Walter Haddrell Crescent, Flatbush tomorrow Sunday 1st November from 8 am to 12 noon. Some great bargains so worth coming to take a look.
Including: Panasonic Home Theatre System Panasonic LCD 32" Flat Screen TV with wall mounting … View moreJust a reminder if you may have forgotten. Garage Sale at 35 Walter Haddrell Crescent, Flatbush tomorrow Sunday 1st November from 8 am to 12 noon. Some great bargains so worth coming to take a look.
Including: Panasonic Home Theatre System Panasonic LCD 32" Flat Screen TV with wall mounting bracket; Panasonic 5 CD Stack Mini Stereo System; Samsung DVD Player; SoundBar 40 W output; Elna Clothes Press; Defy Tumble Dryer; Tobi Garment Steamer; George Foreman Electric Grill on stand; Bosch Impact Driver with charger and 2 1.5 amp batteries; Folding Dog Cage; Large & Small Wooden Kennels; 3 Fencing enclosures for pets; Bicycle Rack for Car; Wall bracket for Bicycle storage in the garage; 3 Division Boot Organiser; Folding Plastic Picnic table with 4 seats; Soft Cooler on Wheels; Beach Shade Tent; Gaming Computer, keyboard and mouse; TP Link Modem with 4 ports; 2 sets of D-Link PowerLines; Remote Controlled Helicopter; Lots of other smaller sundry items including electronic equipment, pots and pans, odd crockery and glasses, variety of bags, shelving units and other. We do have a price in mind for most of the items, so come have a look, see that it's in working order and if you interested make us a fair and reasonable offer. See you tomorrow.
Hi Neighbours, The Labour landslide removes most of the excuses (New Zealand First) offered for why some big Auckland projects didn't happen last term. So will it now all be go ? Read the story below:
1996 Mitsubishi Fto ,fresh warrant,has registration, goes in mint condition, selling because i have a new vehicle,contact 0212398184 if interested,or nearest offers.
SIMPOWER are New Zealand’s Leading Advanced Battery Pack Manufacturer with 40+ years of expertise and experience in research contracts, design and developing of both new technology cells and specialist industrial battery applications. Simpower has extensive knowledge and expertise of cells and … View moreSIMPOWER are New Zealand’s Leading Advanced Battery Pack Manufacturer with 40+ years of expertise and experience in research contracts, design and developing of both new technology cells and specialist industrial battery applications. Simpower has extensive knowledge and expertise of cells and battery pack build and is the exclusive NZ distributor for SAFT. It carries a wide range of many brands in stock and has the ability to source all leading brands from the global marketplace.
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Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.
Should new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes be funded?
Should more than 50,000 people receive funding for the drugs?
Government drug-funding agency Pharmac is expected to decide next week whether it will fund two new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes.
Botany resident Graham King and … View moreShould new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes be funded?
Should more than 50,000 people receive funding for the drugs?
Government drug-funding agency Pharmac is expected to decide next week whether it will fund two new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes.
Botany resident Graham King and thousands of other people who suffer from the condition hope the decision will fall in their favour.
King (pictured) pays $100 a month for Dapagliflozin, which is used to treat the condition.
Despite the cost, he said it helps control his diabetes and has cut the amount of insulin he has to take.
He said he doesn't think people should endure what he has had to to get modern medicines, like Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin and Dulaglutide, to treat the condition.
"I'm just lucky I can afford $100 a month."
Figures released by the Ministry of Health last year showed there were 45,266 people registered in the Counties Manukau area with type 2 diabetes in 2019.
Pharmac chief executive Sarah Fitt said that next week its board will look at funding both Empagliflozin and Dulaglutide for 50,000 New Zealanders with type two diabetes who have a high risk of complications such as heart and kidney disease.
"Clinical experts told us that there is evidence for significant benefit from these two medicines in people with established or at high risk of cardiovascular and/or renal disease," she said.
Kia ora neighbours! With two bouts of lockdown it's a been a funny old year of schooling. Where kids struggled to keep up at home, some parents are thinking about repeating the school year. Is this you? If it's something you're considering and you'd like to share the reasons … View moreKia ora neighbours! With two bouts of lockdown it's a been a funny old year of schooling. Where kids struggled to keep up at home, some parents are thinking about repeating the school year. Is this you? If it's something you're considering and you'd like to share the reasons why, do get in touch - josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
Students from a Mangere school are reliving the Covid-19 pandemic on stage.
The Viscount School learners will star in Double Bubble Trouble at their South Auckland school on November 4.
Set in 2100, the play centres on rest home residents who are watching the 80-year commemoration of the pandemic… View moreStudents from a Mangere school are reliving the Covid-19 pandemic on stage.
The Viscount School learners will star in Double Bubble Trouble at their South Auckland school on November 4.
Set in 2100, the play centres on rest home residents who are watching the 80-year commemoration of the pandemic on television.
Each class will portray an aspect of what it was like to live during the virus outbreak.
Performances will be held at 10.30 am and 5.30 pm at the Viscount St school.
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View moreTo celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.
To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
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New dynamic lanes have been installed in Manukau's Redoubt Rd to ease congestion.
Dynamic lanes use overhead signs and on road lights to change the direction of centre lanes at peak times to improve traffic flow.
The overhead signals will switch on this Monday.
But the lanes will stay the … View moreNew dynamic lanes have been installed in Manukau's Redoubt Rd to ease congestion.
Dynamic lanes use overhead signs and on road lights to change the direction of centre lanes at peak times to improve traffic flow.
The overhead signals will switch on this Monday.
But the lanes will stay the same for one week to give commuters time to get used to following the overhead signals.
The dynamic lanes will go live for the first time on November 9 between 3.30pm and 7pm on week days.
Do you approve of the new design?
Will it enhance traffic flow or cause confusion for motorists?
People will be able to walk over the Manukau Harbour this weekend where the new Mangere Bridge is being built.
They are invited to an information day this Saturday for the old Mangere Bridge replacement project.
People can meet the team behind the bridge build and learn more about the new … View morePeople will be able to walk over the Manukau Harbour this weekend where the new Mangere Bridge is being built.
They are invited to an information day this Saturday for the old Mangere Bridge replacement project.
People can meet the team behind the bridge build and learn more about the new walking, cycling and fishing bridge spanning the harbour.
The information day will be held from 9.30am to 1pm at the Waterfront Reserve in Mangere Bridge.
Visitors will be able to walk on the temporary staging, which is like a temporary road in the harbour, said Waka Kotahi senior manager project delivery Andrew Thackwray.
The staging allows cranes to move out over the water alongside where the new bridge is under construction.
Earmarked for completion in 2022, the new bridge will restore the walking, cycling and fishing connection to the Mangere Bridge and Onehunga communities.
The new bridge will boost space between the piers for waka, canoes and small watercraft to sail through Mangere Inlet.
Thackwray said the event will be a great chance for people to see close up what the team is doing.
"They are very proud of the progress they are making and will be on site to explain what they're doing and answer any questions," he said.
A sausage sizzle and activities to entertain children are also planned.
A limited number of people will be able to check out the big cofferdams created in the harbour to build the bridge piers.
A cofferdam is a watertight box made from joined steel plates driven up to 20 metres below the seabed and rising above the water level at high tide.
Workers had to pump 1.4 million litres of water to create a dry working space in one of the biggest cofferdams which stretches 25 metres by 12.5 metres.
A crane lowered a digger into the cofferdam to dig through 2.5 metres of mud to reach the seabed.
Workers then had to remove 1100 cubic metres of mud - enough to fill 187 trucks.
They poured a concrete floor which will be the foundation of construction of the first pier.
“The cofferdams and the temporary staging will only be in place for as long as they’re needed to construct the bridge, so this is a one-off chance for some people to come and see them up close and understand what they’re for," Thackwray said.
Tickets to the site tour will be limited and subject to health and safety requirements.
This part of the information day may be cancelled if bad weather hits.
Hello everyone ......
I have a mum looking for flexible childcare option for her children aged 2 and 4 year old. She works rostered shift in Mt Wellington so need a person who could be flexible. At times she starts at 6.30am and might have second shift which finishes by 8pm.
Please let me know if … View moreHello everyone ......
I have a mum looking for flexible childcare option for her children aged 2 and 4 year old. She works rostered shift in Mt Wellington so need a person who could be flexible. At times she starts at 6.30am and might have second shift which finishes by 8pm.
Please let me know if anyone is interested to work from home. You need to have some experience with young children, safe care environment and go through PV process.
Thank you
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