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1336 days ago

Poll: Do you support having daylight saving?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Hi Auckland neighbours,

Daylight saving ends on April 4 when Kiwi clocks go back one hour.

As we fall back into fall, some Aucklanders welcome the change while others hold strong objections.

Your feedback is welcome.

If you don't want your comments to be used by Stuff, please put … View more
Hi Auckland neighbours,

Daylight saving ends on April 4 when Kiwi clocks go back one hour.

As we fall back into fall, some Aucklanders welcome the change while others hold strong objections.

Your feedback is welcome.

If you don't want your comments to be used by Stuff, please put NFP.

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Do you support having daylight saving?
  • 65% Yes
    65% Complete
  • 26.6% No
    26.6% Complete
  • 8.4% Neutral
    8.4% Complete
1698 votes
1333 days ago

Movie writers unite!

Ellie from Howick

Now is the time for your t(w)een to step into their creative genius and learn more about themselves and their voice than they ever have before!

For more information about this incredible course for 11-18-year-olds, check out www.the...

It's going to be a transformational journey for young … View more
Now is the time for your t(w)een to step into their creative genius and learn more about themselves and their voice than they ever have before!

For more information about this incredible course for 11-18-year-olds, check out www.the...

It's going to be a transformational journey for young people, setting them up for a super creative, explorative, and visionary future, where they feel empowered and clear!

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1334 days ago

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki (AAF) - April 2021

Auckland Arts Festival

We continue into April with a final grouping of five exciting shows Tuesday 6th–Sunday 11th!

First up, The Haka Party Incident presented with Auckland Theatre Company is a provocative, resonant, and unforgettable show. On this week from Tuesday 6 –Saturday 10 April.

Next, … View more
We continue into April with a final grouping of five exciting shows Tuesday 6th–Sunday 11th!

First up, The Haka Party Incident presented with Auckland Theatre Company is a provocative, resonant, and unforgettable show. On this week from Tuesday 6 –Saturday 10 April.

Next, Reb Fountain & The Black Quartet: The Boy Next Door will blow you away with an evening paying homage to the work of the inimitable Nick Cave at Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday 7 April.

Subtle Dances, the premiere work from BalletCollective Aotearoa with NZTrio debuts on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 April at the Bruce Mason Centre.

If you’d like to do some dancing yourself, the New Moon Folk Ball will provide that opportunity on Friday 9 April, led by the iconic Michael Parmenter.

And on Sunday 11 April, join Sistema Aotearoa in celebrating their 10th birthday at Tekau! with a free performance featuring 250 young musicians across a 100-piece string orchestra and choir of 150.

Don’t miss out on your final chance to enjoy AAF in 2021!
Find out more

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1335 days ago

Poll: Miserable, frustrated or bored at work? I’d love to hear your story.

Kathryn from Howick

I’d love to hear your challenges, where you're stuck, what's stopping you being happier at work. In return, I’d be happy to share some positive, practical, insights (from my research) to help you achieve more wellbeing and happiness at work.

I’d also love your help. I'm an … View more
I’d love to hear your challenges, where you're stuck, what's stopping you being happier at work. In return, I’d be happy to share some positive, practical, insights (from my research) to help you achieve more wellbeing and happiness at work.

I’d also love your help. I'm an academic researcher (on happiness and wellbeing at work) who wants to offer a practical way of helping people enjoy their work more. I would like to start an online coaching business.

But, I really need to know what sort of coaching would be useful to people i.e. what people really want. That's why I'd like to talk to real people like YOU!

Perhaps you'd have time for a 20 minute phone chat? If so, please message me with a phone number and some times next week that would work for you (or text me on 021-137-9801).

P.S. I'm definitely not trying to sell you anything. This is pure market research on my part (unless you make a specific request to work with me).

l Iook forward to hearing from you!

Dr Kathryn Owler :)

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Miserable, frustrated or bored at work? I’d love to hear your story.
  • 0% YES
    0% Complete
  • 80% NO
    80% Complete
  • 20% WORK IS SO-SO
    20% Complete
5 votes
1335 days ago

Get decorating and $ave!

Resene

HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to … View more
HURRY SALE ENDS SOON!

$ave with 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, wallpapers, decorating accessories and cleaning products!

Come in and see us and get all the advice you need for your projects. Whether you need help choosing colours, deciding which products to use, or what prep is required, Resene staff can help you every step of the way.

Resene products are designed and made in NZ and have been since Resene started in Wellington over 75 years ago.

Come in and get inspired to make the most of your home.
Learn more

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1335 days ago

Don’t miss your collection day

The Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council will continue to service your kerbside collections during the Easter Holiday, but with some changes to collection dates. All collections will return to normal on 12 April 2021. Find out more

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1336 days ago

Happy Easter from Yoga Gym

Tanaz from Yoga Gym

Yoga Gym wishes it's Members, their Families and the entire East Auckland Community a Happy Easter.

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1336 days ago
1336 days ago

Your new local

Ormiston Town Centre

We're now open - your place to be

Ormiston Town Centre is your place to Shop, Eat, and Play. With plenty to see and do and even more stores coming soon.

Check out our website www.ormistontown.co.nz and sign up to our Local Loop newsletter to stay up to date with all of the latest events… View more
We're now open - your place to be

Ormiston Town Centre is your place to Shop, Eat, and Play. With plenty to see and do and even more stores coming soon.

Check out our website www.ormistontown.co.nz and sign up to our Local Loop newsletter to stay up to date with all of the latest events and offers.
Find out more

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1336 days ago

Graduation day for Advanced & Diploma Chefs

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

This week, we were very happy to host a graduation luncheon for the students, families and friends of the Advanced Level 4 programme and Level 5 Diploma Chefs.

The Diploma chefs achievement comes after nearly TWO years of chopping, preparing and cooking and many tests and assignments and a bunch … View more
This week, we were very happy to host a graduation luncheon for the students, families and friends of the Advanced Level 4 programme and Level 5 Diploma Chefs.

The Diploma chefs achievement comes after nearly TWO years of chopping, preparing and cooking and many tests and assignments and a bunch of hard work plus some serious determination and the privilege of remote cooking through FOUR Lockdowns!

The Advanced Level 4 chefs started in June 2020 and worked through their programme with only THREE lockdowns and remote cooking. Needless to say, we are delighted to be able to award these qualifications after what can only be described as a roller-coasted period.

The menu included Gratinated Snapper with mushroom, spinach with Sauce Hollandaise, Pigeon Bay lamb with corn, polenta, baked cherry tomatoes and basil and Crêpe with raspberry parfait and vanilla cream to finish.

1337 days ago

Get more of Stuff delivered to your inbox

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

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Whether you need the day's top news in two minutes flat, breaking news alerts, gorgeous home inspiration, travel deals, sports highlights, or updates on what's making headlines in your city - … View more
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1337 days ago

Looking for something to do this long weekend?

Auckland Art Gallery

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is open every day throughout Easter, making it the perfect time to visit our largest-ever exhibition Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art.

Bring the whole whānau to visit this free exhibition, with heaps of hands-on activities for the tamariki throughout … View more
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is open every day throughout Easter, making it the perfect time to visit our largest-ever exhibition Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art.

Bring the whole whānau to visit this free exhibition, with heaps of hands-on activities for the tamariki throughout the long weekend including drop-in art-making, the engaging Manu family trail, and the immersive ngahere (forest, ecosystem) created by artist Charlotte Graham.
Find out more

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1338 days ago

Beginners Yoga Classes

Tanaz from Yoga Gym

Have you always wanted to do Yoga but did not know where to start? Come and try out our Class for Beginners on Tuesday or Thursday from 5 - 6pm.
You can also check out our website for details on more classes or simply call for a no obligation chat.
Mention this ad for a free trial class.

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1340 days ago

Poll: Should all Auckland shops be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Restrictions on trading over Easter have frustrated Auckland retailers desperate for business in the wake of four Covid-19 lockdowns.

Only shops selling certain goods can legally trade on Easter Sunday, and those breaching conditions can be fined up to $1000.

But Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says … View more
Restrictions on trading over Easter have frustrated Auckland retailers desperate for business in the wake of four Covid-19 lockdowns.

Only shops selling certain goods can legally trade on Easter Sunday, and those breaching conditions can be fined up to $1000.

But Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says critics have left it too late, as the process to change trading rules can take over a year.

Local government has had the power to rule on whether retailers can open on Easter Sunday since the National government passed the responsibility down in 2016.

Prior to this, only shops that sell necessities, such as dairies, service stations, and pharmacies, were given exemptions to trade.

Thirty-nine of the country’s 67 councils have created bylaws to date allowing retailers to open if they want, but Auckland, Wellington, and other major centres remain opposed.

Newmarket Business Association chief executive Mark Thomas said the restrictions are “ridiculous and out of date”.

“There are so many discrepancies in the law it seems a bit ludicrous,” he said.

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

Should all Auckland shops be allowed to trade on Easter Sunday?
  • 58.3% Yes
    58.3% Complete
  • 38.9% No
    38.9% Complete
  • 2.8% Unsure- it's too complex
    2.8% Complete
1205 votes
1339 days ago

Love rugby? Get all the action delivered straight to your inbox

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.

Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each … View more
Hi neighbours,

We've launched a newsletter to deliver all of the rugby action - from on and off the field - straight to your inbox.

Stuff's Oval Office wraps the weekend's rugby highlights, the casualty ward, stories you might have missed and our team of the week - sent each Monday evening at 7pm.

Love rugby? Sign up here.

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