Somerville, Auckland

1444 days ago

COMPETITION: A Dad Like No Other

WIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.

Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.

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WIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.

Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.

Best friend, hero, a voice of reason, rib-tickler. Share what you love most about your dad with New Zealand and be in to WIN! Get in quick – entries close on the 30th August. T&C's Apply.
Enter here!

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1449 days ago

Coronavirus: Where to get tested

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

A raft of new coronavirus testing centres have opened across Auckland following the confirmation of a new community cluster in south Auckland.
Following the announcement on Tuesday night, the Northern Regional Health Co-ordination Centre recorded over 7800 Covid-19 tests on Wednesday, beating the … View more
A raft of new coronavirus testing centres have opened across Auckland following the confirmation of a new community cluster in south Auckland.
Following the announcement on Tuesday night, the Northern Regional Health Co-ordination Centre recorded over 7800 Covid-19 tests on Wednesday, beating the previous record of 6407 tests on June 23.
Anyone experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms should seek to get a free Covid-19 test at their local general practice, urgent care clinic or one of Auckland's 15 community testing centres.
Click 'read more' for a full list of testing centres, including addresses and opening hours.

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1445 days ago

A message from our CEO

Botany Toyota

Dear Customers... during Alert Level Three, all our stores (Botany, Manukau, Manukau Commercials, Papakura & Pukekohe Toyota will be operating fully contactless with no customers allowed in our buildings or on our vehicle yards. But we can still help you with your sales, servicing and parts … View moreDear Customers... during Alert Level Three, all our stores (Botany, Manukau, Manukau Commercials, Papakura & Pukekohe Toyota will be operating fully contactless with no customers allowed in our buildings or on our vehicle yards. But we can still help you with your sales, servicing and parts needs by phone or via website enquiry.

Thank you and stay safe everyone.

Darren Smart
CEO
Manukau Toyota Group

1445 days ago

Postponement of Manukau East Shopping Shuttle

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), regret to advise that because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding restrictions placed on our service, the Manukau East Shopping Shuttle will not run on Thursday, 20 August and Thursday, 27 August.
If you or anyone you … View more
Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS), regret to advise that because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding restrictions placed on our service, the Manukau East Shopping Shuttle will not run on Thursday, 20 August and Thursday, 27 August.
If you or anyone you know, requires help obtaining groceries during COVID-19 Alert Level 3, the Student Volunteer Army has activated its pandemic response service to assist people in need. Please call them on 0800 005 902 Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm

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1446 days ago

The NZ election is delayed until October 17

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.

Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an … View more
Hey neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.

Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the community, leading to a halt in most political campaigning.

To read more about the new election date, click here.

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1446 days ago

Were you involved in the Pacific Collection Access Project (PCAP)? We’d love to hear your thoughts!

The Team from Auckland Museum

The Pacific Collection Access Project (PCAP) was a three-year project focused on increasing knowledge on, and access to Auckland Museum’s Pacific collection through creating stronger connections with Auckland’s diverse Pacific communities. Moana Research are undertaking an independent … View moreThe Pacific Collection Access Project (PCAP) was a three-year project focused on increasing knowledge on, and access to Auckland Museum’s Pacific collection through creating stronger connections with Auckland’s diverse Pacific communities. Moana Research are undertaking an independent evaluation on the impact of the project. Your feedback is very important. Please let us know what you think about PCAP and your engagement with the Auckland Museum throughout the duration of the project.

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1446 days ago

Get tested

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

If you have any of the described symptoms please get tested.

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1446 days ago

Harley Davidson motorcycle

Carl from East Tamaki Heights

2005 Harley Davidson Sportster
Plus accessories over $1000
Mileage is 30 000 +
Must see to appreciate
Price $9500 ono
Carl 0211441294

Price: $9,500

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1446 days ago

MECOSS Office

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

The COVID-19 Alert Level 3 suspension of all MECOSS services continues until midnight on Wednesday, 26 August 2020.
However, the MECOSS office remains open to email messages and phone calls.
Keep your distance, wear your masks, be vigilant with your hand washing and stay safe.

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1448 days ago

Coronavirus: Auckland remaining at alert level 3 until August 26

The Team Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you heard the news? Auckland will remain in level 3, while the rest of the country will remain at level 2 until midnight Wednesday, August 26 – an additional 12 days.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the approach is “short, but precautionary”. Extending the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Have you heard the news? Auckland will remain in level 3, while the rest of the country will remain at level 2 until midnight Wednesday, August 26 – an additional 12 days.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the approach is “short, but precautionary”. Extending the restrictions for an additional 12 days is the same length of the virus’ incubation period, director-general of health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said.

To read more about what this means for Auckland, click here

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1447 days ago

Don't buy/use scarf, bandana or T-shirt material

Mayur from Howick

Bandana, scarf etc. are worst against protection from virus.

Based on a combination of breathability and filtration effectiveness, the best materials for homemade masks are:

Denim (10oz)
Bed sheets (80-120 thread)
Paper towel
Canvas (0.4-0.5mm thick)… View more
Bandana, scarf etc. are worst against protection from virus.

Based on a combination of breathability and filtration effectiveness, the best materials for homemade masks are:

Denim (10oz)
Bed sheets (80-120 thread)
Paper towel
Canvas (0.4-0.5mm thick)
Shop towels

More details on what material works best for DIY masks.

smartairfilters.com...

1446 days ago

2degrees Shop Local is back for another year

2degrees

How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at … View more
How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal
Find out more

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