Parnell, Auckland

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1083 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

The latest issue of our Seniors Newsletter is here. In this issue we discuss ways to stay hydrated over summer, catch up with a 73 year old fish scientist, discuss health insurance, plus much more!

Read it here now: bit.ly...

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1083 days ago

New NZQA Micro-Credentials

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

We shine the light on the best New Zealand has to offer in terms of fresh ingredients, transformed into outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines and beverages, our spectacular scenery captured by so many memorable tourism experiences, yet as nation, we still struggle to understand and tell this … View moreWe shine the light on the best New Zealand has to offer in terms of fresh ingredients, transformed into outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines and beverages, our spectacular scenery captured by so many memorable tourism experiences, yet as nation, we still struggle to understand and tell this story.

With NZQA approval for 13 micro-credentials, the New Zealand School Food and Wine hopes to inspire and attract new people to jobs in hospitality, wine and tourism and also enhance wider community understanding of our food and beverage story.

We export food and wine to the world, yet pride in this achievement is often lacking by our own communities.

There is a crisis right now because job-seekers, including school leavers, are being pushed into other industries especially the building trades. There is a perfect storm of government incentives paid to employers, along with negative counsel from career advisors and families warning young people off seeking careers in hospitality and tourism. This is resulting in a critical lack of workers.

In developing this suite of short, part-time micro-credentials that range from classic cooking to food and beverage history to food costing and digital marketing, we are seeking to inspire people to dip their toes into our sector, even if they are currently working or studying elsewhere.

In addition, these micro-credentials enable people already employed to develop new skills and craft new talents but to also signal that this career pathways is valid, diverse and on-going. Just look at our food heros, like Peter Gordon and Annabel Langbein, now in their 60s, with a tremendous backstory.
From the various lockdowns, we know that people find joy in cooking and that people are curious to develop new talents in the kitchen; that wine and cocktails are cool and fun; that an important part of any tourism destination is the food and beverage offering whether as a winery cellar door experience or paddock to plate cuisine.

Online Options
Online study options are embedded in many of the short programmes, enabling people from around the country to study about New Zealand wine or learn how to write an electronic newsletter or find out more about our food history.
The micro-credentials are equally suitable for the consumer; the food and wine lover who just wants to learn more. In building broader community understanding and respect for the food and beverage culture of Aotearoa-New Zealand, inevitably we will see more people attracted to work in our sector. That is the shared goal of these new programmes.

1083 days ago

Curtains for sale

Melinda from Remuera

Curtains that are near new for sale - Flax 1.8 metres wide - drop 2 meters x qty 2
Flax 3 metres wide - 2 metre drop x 2
Navy 3 metres wide - 2.25 drop x 2

Price: $100

1083 days ago

Have Your Say: Draft Regional Parks Management Plan

The Team from Auckland Council

We would like your feedback to help finalise the draft plan in 2022, providing the best guidance possible for our precious regional parks for the next decade.

📅 Consultation open from 10 December 2021 to 4 March 2022.

ℹ️ Have Your Say by clicking on 'Read More'.

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1083 days ago

Uplands Kindergarten

Head Teacher from Uplands Kindergarten

Over the last few weeks, the children have been making different Christmas pictures and gifts to take home at the end of term. As a Christian kindergarten, this time of year is important for us to celebrate Baby Jesus's birthday. We have a wonderful selection of books which tell the story of … View moreOver the last few weeks, the children have been making different Christmas pictures and gifts to take home at the end of term. As a Christian kindergarten, this time of year is important for us to celebrate Baby Jesus's birthday. We have a wonderful selection of books which tell the story of Christmas and we read these at mat time and during session. On these warm sunny days, we also take books outside under the shade sail and read them. Reading together and storytelling are valuable interactions for fostering children's oral language.

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1083 days ago

Is there a handyman available for small bathroom Tiling job?

Pamela from Remuera

Small area of bathroom tiling needed to be done this week in Remuera. Tiles supplied. Phone 021 505950. Many thanks

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1083 days ago

Free infant formula

Chris from Parnell

If you have kids under 3 years of age and would like a free tin of infant formula register here: www.shegoasample.com.... Learn more about this new infant formula here: www.youtube.com...

Free

1083 days ago

Deck your halls

The Team from Resene ColorShop Newmarket

Hang your stockings with pride this year by making these simple yet beautiful hangers using Resene Touch Wood wood stain and Resene White.

Find out how to create your own.

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1083 days ago

Is your property climate resilient?

Climate Insights

Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

To get a comfortable, efficient, durable home you will need to consider a changing climate. Wind, rain, temperature, humidity, fire risk, sea-level changes can all influence how you and your family … View more
Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

To get a comfortable, efficient, durable home you will need to consider a changing climate. Wind, rain, temperature, humidity, fire risk, sea-level changes can all influence how you and your family enjoy your property.

The Climate Insights property report is a great place to start when buying, renting or investing in a house.
Download your Property Climate Risk Report

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1084 days ago

SHOP OUR END OF YEAR SELLOFF!

Marketing Manager from Beds4U Newmarket

Shop our END OF YEAR SELLOFF with up to 60% OFF on a selected range of incredible NZ Made beds and mattresses!

60 Night's Comfort Guarantee ✔️
100% NZ Owned and Operated Business ✔️
14 Bed retail stores across North Island ✔️
NZ made beds and mattresses ✔️

#shoplocal, … View more
Shop our END OF YEAR SELLOFF with up to 60% OFF on a selected range of incredible NZ Made beds and mattresses!

60 Night's Comfort Guarantee ✔️
100% NZ Owned and Operated Business ✔️
14 Bed retail stores across North Island ✔️
NZ made beds and mattresses ✔️

#shoplocal, #supportlocal!

Visit your nearest Beds4U store now or shop online now!

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1084 days ago

Busting the Common myths on creating a will

Public Trust

Stewart Harvey, Principal Trustee at Public Trust Waikato, says "seizing the moment" is essential so things aren't left to chance - and it's easier than you think. Stewart had a chat with Stuff.co.nz recently, check out the article in the link below.

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1084 days ago

Kāpiti Ice Cream New Mission Bay Store

Kāpiti Ice Cream

Hi Neighbours – Summer is here! And we have a new Kāpiti Ice Cream store in Mission Bay. Come down tomorrow for our grand opening (10th December).

To celebrate we have this great launch deal running between 3pm – 9pm.

Buy any Kāpiti scoop ice cream and get one Free!

That’s right … View more
Hi Neighbours – Summer is here! And we have a new Kāpiti Ice Cream store in Mission Bay. Come down tomorrow for our grand opening (10th December).

To celebrate we have this great launch deal running between 3pm – 9pm.

Buy any Kāpiti scoop ice cream and get one Free!

That’s right neighbours, invite your friends and family down and enjoy some delicious NZ made Kāpiti Ice Cream on the beach here at Mission Bay this summer! 61 Tamaki drive Mission Bay
Find out more

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1085 days ago

The pitfalls of financing assets through a dealer

Speirs Finance

Dealers or sellers of capital equipment will often offer you a finance solution when you are looking to buy their gear – while this can provide you with the benefit of dealing with less people it may also mean that you end up with a finance structure that is not optimal for your business and that… View moreDealers or sellers of capital equipment will often offer you a finance solution when you are looking to buy their gear – while this can provide you with the benefit of dealing with less people it may also mean that you end up with a finance structure that is not optimal for your business and that could be detrimental to cash flow.

In most cases Dealers are generally offering finance as a tool to sell you one of their assets – offering finance enables them to retain control of the sale, stop the buyer from going to a competitor dealer for a similar bit of gear, and reduce purchasing barriers. In many cases it will provide additional income from the finance, or in the event of discounted interest rates, reduce the discount they would normally have to provide on the asset being purchased.

1085 days ago

Breast feeding arm pillow $35

Harriet from Orakei

Breast feeding arm pillow

Negotiable

1085 days ago

Pregnancy smiley belt $40

Harriet from Orakei

Pregnancy belt. Used once - then I had my baby early so didn’t need any more! Great for pregnancy. Size XL but it’s adjustable so will fit probably 12 up!

Negotiable

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