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1270 days ago

Father has 'no regret' over helping brothers, despite spine injury that will cost $85k to fix

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours. Reece Leitch just wants to play with his young daughters, but a back injury – that will cost around $85,000 to fix – has left him unable to be as involved in their playtime as he once was.

The 27-year-old, from Hillcrest first started having back problems at 10 years old, … View more
Kia ora neighbours. Reece Leitch just wants to play with his young daughters, but a back injury – that will cost around $85,000 to fix – has left him unable to be as involved in their playtime as he once was.

The 27-year-old, from Hillcrest first started having back problems at 10 years old, when he started helping to care for his older brothers, Ryan and Blake, who have muscular dystrophy.

As the only able-bodied man in his family, Leitch would do a lot of the physically demanding tasks, including lifting his brothers in and out of their wheelchairs, beds and the bathroom.

“There’s no doubt, or regret, that looking after my brothers from a young age had an effect on the health of my spine,” he said.

After suffering two slipped discs last year, Leitch is now reliant on medication for his “constant pain”.

Leitch needs disc replacement surgery, but ACC will no longer fund his treatment.

He’s now taking his bid for treatment overseas and hopes a purpose-built spine clinic in Germany will be able to fix his back and get him playing with his daughters and playing sports again.

Click 'read more' for our full story.
If you'd like to make a donation towards Leitch's surgery, you can do so here: givealittle.co.nz...

1272 days ago

How to recycle unidentified fibre packaging

The Team from Auckland Council

Learn how to recycle fibre. Only paper products made from tree fibre can be recycled in your kerbside recycling bin. Always remember when recycling if in doubt, leave it out.

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1273 days ago

$170k stolen from Auckland house bus of former burglar

Melanie Earley Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora neighbours, an Auckland man is offering a reward to anyone who can reunite him with $170,000 stolen from the house bus of his dad, a former burglar.

Jay Dudson, the son of burglar turned home security expert Dan Dudson, said after his father died in June 2020, the house bus he had been … View more
Kia ora neighbours, an Auckland man is offering a reward to anyone who can reunite him with $170,000 stolen from the house bus of his dad, a former burglar.

Jay Dudson, the son of burglar turned home security expert Dan Dudson, said after his father died in June 2020, the house bus he had been living in, in Auckland's Millwater, was burgled.

After almost a year with no leads, Dudson decided to offer a reward of $10,000 for the safe return of the money, which had been stored in an old green ammunition cannister.

Dudson said his father had spent a large portion of his life in prison, and had been a “professional” burglar until he decided to turn his life around in his 40s.

Click 'read more' for our full report.

1271 days ago

FREE Vanity unit

Raewyn from Murrays Bay

Good condition - needs new taps. 745x450mm. Text 021 02361585

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1271 days ago

Clothing Alterations

Leya from Murrays Bay

A wide range of alterations can be performed to make garments fit perfectly, no need to accept how the clothing manufacturers think we should be shaped. The most common alterations are shortenings, also very common are alterations to waists and hips and sleeves, whether it be jackets, dresses, … View moreA wide range of alterations can be performed to make garments fit perfectly, no need to accept how the clothing manufacturers think we should be shaped. The most common alterations are shortenings, also very common are alterations to waists and hips and sleeves, whether it be jackets, dresses, skirts, trousers, shirts, or anything else you would be surprised at what we can achieve.
Our standard service turn-around is two to three days depending on the job.

SPECIAL OFFERS!!
Hemming Offers

$10 standard jean and trouser Hems

Price: $10

1272 days ago

Restore your curtains & blinds with professional cleaning

The Team from Textile Cleaning Services

The experts at Textile Curtain Cleaning know how to remove unsightly stains, mildew and mould spores that leave your curtains and blinds looking less than their best. Because your window furnishings are valuable, and must be carefully maintained, you can trust our experienced team to professionally… View moreThe experts at Textile Curtain Cleaning know how to remove unsightly stains, mildew and mould spores that leave your curtains and blinds looking less than their best. Because your window furnishings are valuable, and must be carefully maintained, you can trust our experienced team to professionally clean your curtains, drapes and blinds.

We offer full take-down and rehang service and can provide replacement curtains while your drapes are being cleaned.

Help is just a phone call away.

Open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Call us 09 473 5350
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1274 days ago

Poll: Are you in favour of the new cycleway being trialled in Auckland's CBD?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Cyclists will have additional spots to lock up their bikes with new facilities installed as part of a cycleway trial.

Project WAVE is a $1 million cycleway trial in the Viaduct Harbour to connect the Quay and Nelson Street cycleways that could have over a thousand daily users.

Auckland … View more
Cyclists will have additional spots to lock up their bikes with new facilities installed as part of a cycleway trial.

Project WAVE is a $1 million cycleway trial in the Viaduct Harbour to connect the Quay and Nelson Street cycleways that could have over a thousand daily users.

Auckland Transport (AT) confirmed two new bike parking facilities able to accommodate 16 bikes have been installed as part of the trial, taking the total number of bike parks along the cycleway to 56.

The project is opposed by a group of residents and business owners.

The two new bike parking facilities are located on Customs Street West between Market Place and Lower Hobson Street. One is located near the Tepid Baths, and one is near O’Hagan’s bar.

The area now has enough space for around 56 bikes, as there were already existing facilities to accommodate 40 bikes before Project WAVE was implemented.

AT spokeswoman Natalie Polley said there are also numerous new bike parking facilities on Quay Street and in the new square as part of the Downtown project.

"That doesn’t even take into account bike parking at the ferry terminal, the AT Downtown Carpark and at many other locations on the Viaduct,” she said.
By Ripu Bhatia

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Are you in favour of the new cycleway being trialled in Auckland's CBD?
  • 33.2% Yes
    33.2% Complete
  • 59.6% No
    59.6% Complete
  • 7.3% Undecided- it's too complex
    7.3% Complete
920 votes
1272 days ago

🏡 Video Overview of property sales to May 2021

Gabrielle Elborough from

Overview of property sales to May 2021
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Overview of property sales to May 2021
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Call Gabrielle to List and Sell

#mairangibay #campbellsbay #murraysbay #rothesaybay #castorbay #torbay #milfordbeach #sellwithgabrielle #buywithgabrielle #totaravale #sunnynook #forresthill #brownsbay #takapuna #northshorehomenz #eastcoastbays

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1272 days ago

PDF / Ransomware Protection Advice

Robert Neighbourly Lead from Browns Bay

Following recent Waikato DHB drama where many files across their entire network were encrypted please make sure that JavaScript execution is disabled in your PDF reader software (e.g. Edit->Preferences->JavaScript in Adobe Reader).
Just like Word or Excel documents, PDFs can also have … View more
Following recent Waikato DHB drama where many files across their entire network were encrypted please make sure that JavaScript execution is disabled in your PDF reader software (e.g. Edit->Preferences->JavaScript in Adobe Reader).
Just like Word or Excel documents, PDFs can also have embedded scripts that can access all files on your pc/network and then perform malicious activity.

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1272 days ago

Free Pest Control Workshop - Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens

Adrian from Albany Heights

If you have problems with invading pests or would just like to know more about this important and very topical subject; then this workshop presented by an experienced professional within the field will be of great interest. It's happening this Sunday (23rd May) and is sponsored by the Kaipara … View moreIf you have problems with invading pests or would just like to know more about this important and very topical subject; then this workshop presented by an experienced professional within the field will be of great interest. It's happening this Sunday (23rd May) and is sponsored by the Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens and Plant Centre.
Please see attached PDF for more details and booking information.

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1273 days ago

Diploma Chefs cook

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Fabulous effort and mouth-watering results from our Diploma, Level 5 cookery students cook this week.

1. Duck breast Sauce Bigarade with turned vegetables and pommes maxime.
2. Share platter: Home made Charcuterie salami & bresaola, sour dough bread, pickles and spread
3. Chicken Ballotine … View more
Fabulous effort and mouth-watering results from our Diploma, Level 5 cookery students cook this week.

1. Duck breast Sauce Bigarade with turned vegetables and pommes maxime.
2. Share platter: Home made Charcuterie salami & bresaola, sour dough bread, pickles and spread
3. Chicken Ballotine with pancetta, pommes rissolées, cabbage rolls and Sauce Ravigote.

1277 days ago

Firewood

Nency from Torbay - Long Bay

Anyone have any fire wood??

1274 days ago

Volunteer Needed to help with Club Website

Sylvia Heywood from Soroptimist International North Shore

Soroptimist International North Shore raise funds each year and donate those funds to local, national and international projects aimed at educating, enabling and empowering women and girls.

We are looking for a enthusiastic woman or girl wishing to volunteer their skills and knowledge to help … View more
Soroptimist International North Shore raise funds each year and donate those funds to local, national and international projects aimed at educating, enabling and empowering women and girls.

We are looking for a enthusiastic woman or girl wishing to volunteer their skills and knowledge to help with our club website. This would be approximately 2-4 hours a week.

Soroptimists are committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide.

We strive for: human rights for all, global peace and international good will, advancing women’s potential, integrity and democratic decision making. We do this through volunteering our skills and knowledge. We are a diverse group of Women from different ethnicities and vocational backgrounds and enjoy life-long friendships.

Some of the projects we have worked on in the past include ECPACT Child ALERT (the Eradication of Child Prostitution, and Child Trafficking), and encouraging a low decile school children to attend school on the North Shore. We are also proud to support women in need with second hand clothing and toiletries.

Please check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com...
Contact Sylvia on 0211527174 for more information.

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1274 days ago

Benefits of taking breaks

NumberWorks'nWords East Coast Bays

As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking … View more
As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus!

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1274 days ago

Motutapu Island placed under rāhui over prolonged stoat invasion

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

A rāhui has been placed over Auckland’s Motutapu Island while authorities work to capture two elusive stoats.

The rāhui (ban) means access to the island in the Hauraki Gulf will be restricted and the campground closed for the next 30 days while the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the iwi … View more
A rāhui has been placed over Auckland’s Motutapu Island while authorities work to capture two elusive stoats.

The rāhui (ban) means access to the island in the Hauraki Gulf will be restricted and the campground closed for the next 30 days while the Department of Conservation (DOC) and the iwi Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki works to trap the stoats.

Ferry services to Rangitoto Island are unaffected by the rāhui.

Motutapu Island has now had four stoat outbreaks in one year. Stoats pose a significant risk to threatened native birds and lizards.

“We are asking people to take note of iwi rāhui and not to visit Motutapu while our first priority is catching the remaining stoats,” DOC incursion response advisor Claire Warren said.

Click 'read more' for our full report (video first published in July 2020).

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