Somerville, Auckland

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1588 days ago

The Story of Ella Cooke

The Team from Auckland Museum

In the winter of 1914, Ella Cooke was looking forward to a grand adventure. The Auckland-born nurse and her twin sister Lily had just departed New Zealand in a boat bound for Vancouver, New York and finally England. She was looking forward to seeing the sights, and eventually a working holiday in … View moreIn the winter of 1914, Ella Cooke was looking forward to a grand adventure. The Auckland-born nurse and her twin sister Lily had just departed New Zealand in a boat bound for Vancouver, New York and finally England. She was looking forward to seeing the sights, and eventually a working holiday in London, or maybe Paris.

The outbreak of war in July 1914 dashed all her plans. Rather than return home, Ella joined the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve. The work was extremely difficult, and Ella described it in her letters as 'frightfully hard'.

The story of Ella Cooke, captured below in our Online Cenotaph, is one of ceaseless dedication to nursing the ill and ailing back to health. Her work is reflected in the remarkable efforts of New Zealand's doctors, nurses and healthcare staff, who are taking every measure to ensure the ongoing safety of New Zealanders. A huge thank you to these essential workers for the incredible job they do.

www.aucklandmuseum.com...

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1589 days ago

How to spend our first weekend at Alert Level 4

New Zealand Government

This is a crucial time. You might be tempted to leave the house this weekend to enjoy your free time. But it’s incredibly important that you don’t revert back to ‘normal life’.

Remember why we are all taking these extreme measures. Stay home. Save lives. This breaks the chain and stops … View more
This is a crucial time. You might be tempted to leave the house this weekend to enjoy your free time. But it’s incredibly important that you don’t revert back to ‘normal life’.

Remember why we are all taking these extreme measures. Stay home. Save lives. This breaks the chain and stops the virus spreading.

How to break the chain, and protect us all:

STOP THE MOVEMENT
The virus is spread by us. It can’t move by itself. So we all need to avoid moving around as much as possible, eg:
● don't travel to and from baches or second homes
● avoid driving out of your neighbourhood
● don't travel across the country in campervans
● note that DOC has closed all of its campsites and huts.

KEEP EXERCISE LOCAL
There are very few exceptions to staying home, but exercise is one of them. Going for a walk, run or bike ride is good for your mental health. Just remember to:
● stay close to home. Enjoy your neighbourhood, but go no further
● keep it solitary, or only with those you live with
● keep a 2 metre distance from others.

DO SAFE ACTIVITIES ONLY
● Our emergency services need to be fully available to respond to COVID-19 cases. Any search and rescue operation reduces the ability of first responders to help others.
● Do your bit to help them by only undertaking safe activities, and avoiding going into areas where you could get lost or hurt and require their help. Avoid outdoor activities like swimming, surfing, tramping, or boating, hunting or hiking.

AVOID PUBLIC SPACES
● All bars, restaurants, cafes, gyms, cinemas, pools, museums, libraries and playgrounds are closed.
● Avoid places like beaches where people commonly linger, or are unable to maintain a 2 metre distance.
● Don't touch surfaces others may have touched when outdoors, like park benches or playgrounds.

When you return home carefully wash your hands, and any items you took with you outdoors.
Find out more

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1589 days ago

Quality Panmure Apartments from only $23,250

Rethinking Space

Secure your new apartment in March and receive a $3000 prezzy card!

1 bedroom apartments from $465,000.
● Move-in next month
● 90% sold with options Selling out fast
● Onsite viewings available on Monday and Saturday's

For further information contact Christina Ngawati:
021… View more
Secure your new apartment in March and receive a $3000 prezzy card!

1 bedroom apartments from $465,000.
● Move-in next month
● 90% sold with options Selling out fast
● Onsite viewings available on Monday and Saturday's

For further information contact Christina Ngawati:
021 232 7477 | christina@legacy.co.nz
Visit us online

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1589 days ago

***Our centres are CLOSED in New Zealand***

NumberWorks'nWords Howick & Pakuranga

We are temporarily suspending tuition for the remainder of Term 1.

We will not be away for long. During this time we will closely monitor all information and advice provided to us. At this stage, we will reopen on Tuesday 28th April for Term 2. We will be back in action providing your children … View more
We are temporarily suspending tuition for the remainder of Term 1.

We will not be away for long. During this time we will closely monitor all information and advice provided to us. At this stage, we will reopen on Tuesday 28th April for Term 2. We will be back in action providing your children with the tuition they need to ensure their continued success.

NumberWorks’nWords would like to thank all our loyal families and hard-working staff for your support. Thank you for your understanding and adapting with us during this time. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Our best wishes to you and your family at this difficult time.

Keep an eye out for our April activities for you and your family.

Much love and kindness ❤️

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1589 days ago

Free Daily Workouts For People Over 45

Gavyn from Shelly Park

Here at Growing Younger we help people over 45 get fitter and stronger to live healthier and longer lives...

Apparently almost 2/3rd of CRITICALLY ILL Coronavirus patients are overweight, and having a BMI of over 40 makes you vulnerable due to weaker immune systems and weak lungs...

We are going … View more
Here at Growing Younger we help people over 45 get fitter and stronger to live healthier and longer lives...

Apparently almost 2/3rd of CRITICALLY ILL Coronavirus patients are overweight, and having a BMI of over 40 makes you vulnerable due to weaker immune systems and weak lungs...

We are going to start turning the tables in your favour and use this opportunity to help you get fit and healthy..

We are doing free workouts at 10am daily on our facebook page @growingyounger

Workout #1
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This is workout #2
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Hope to see you there....

All workouts can be modified for everyones ability so anyone can take part...

So far people are really enjoying them😄

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1591 days ago

Waste collection services continue as usual

The Team from Auckland Council

Waste collection services update:
✅ Auckland’s kerbside rubbish, recycling and food scraps collections are considered essential services and will continue as usual.
🤧 Anyone with a food scraps bin should avoid placing tissues in them.
❌ From 6pm on 25 March, the transfer stations will … View more
Waste collection services update:
✅ Auckland’s kerbside rubbish, recycling and food scraps collections are considered essential services and will continue as usual.
🤧 Anyone with a food scraps bin should avoid placing tissues in them.
❌ From 6pm on 25 March, the transfer stations will be closed to the general public.
❌ Household on-property inorganics collections beginning 26 March onwards have been postponed for the lockdown period.
Learn more

1589 days ago

Colour pop tallboy

The Team from Resene ColorShop Botany Downs

Renovate a bland old piece of furniture by giving it a spectacular colour block makeover!

Most homes have an old tallboy or set of drawers that need a little rejuvenation. Rather than put it in the too-hard basket, give your furniture a new lease on life with a fresh Resene paint finish that can … View more
Renovate a bland old piece of furniture by giving it a spectacular colour block makeover!

Most homes have an old tallboy or set of drawers that need a little rejuvenation. Rather than put it in the too-hard basket, give your furniture a new lease on life with a fresh Resene paint finish that can be enjoyed for many years to come.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to makeover your furniture.

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1590 days ago

Let's look after each other

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourhoods can be a great source of support. Connect with each other through our Reach Out page, show kindness and compassion, and strengthen connections with your communities.

Reach out to your Neighbours here now.

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1590 days ago

This Auckland business needs your support!

Prospa

A huge congratulations to Jay & Kusum from Orakei Superette. These local legends are finalists in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Jay & Kusum. Thanks for … View more
A huge congratulations to Jay & Kusum from Orakei Superette. These local legends are finalists in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now they need your vote to give them a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Jay & Kusum. Thanks for bringing joy to your community - especially in these uncertain times.

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Nominated by Jane Macaulay from Orakei: "Part of our lives for so many years. They offer a great business, post centre, the BEST fresh flowers and fruit & veg. I have NEVER known them to take a holiday. Kind and genuinely caring people who add so much to our community. You could not find a better Local Business Hero!"
Vote for Jay & Kusum

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1590 days ago

Free Life Coaching during Lockdown

Anya from Bucklands Beach

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone's settling into their new normal. I am a certified Life Coach and am offering free life coaching sessions during this period of Lockdown. We can talk via Phone or Skype. So if you feel like you need to talk to someone or feel like having a chat, feel free reach… View more
Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone's settling into their new normal. I am a certified Life Coach and am offering free life coaching sessions during this period of Lockdown. We can talk via Phone or Skype. So if you feel like you need to talk to someone or feel like having a chat, feel free reach out!

Feel free PM me here or
email on anna@pioneerinthoughts.com or
call on 021 201 5106.

Take care and stay safe!

Cheers,

Anya.

1592 days ago

What do you the people consider essential services?

Marie from Howick

Some staff members and their families are not happy that the businesses they work for will be staying open, torn between having to work with the obvious risks involved and keeping both themselves and their families safe and healthy.

1591 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy Lockdown 2020 on East FM

Mari from Cockle Bay

It will be a long 4 lockdown weeks (minimum) for us all and we'll need all the distractions and positivity we can get – AND WE NEED DANCING! Let's dance together in our homes wherever in the world you are! Tune into 'Dance Yourself Happy Lockdown 2020 on East FM’ at … View moreIt will be a long 4 lockdown weeks (minimum) for us all and we'll need all the distractions and positivity we can get – AND WE NEED DANCING! Let's dance together in our homes wherever in the world you are! Tune into 'Dance Yourself Happy Lockdown 2020 on East FM’ at www.eastfm.nz... on Thursday at 7–8pm NZDT (Thu 26 March, 2 April, 9 April and 16 April).

💚🎵🕺💚🎵🕺💚🎵🕺💚

Dance Yourself Happy Lockdown 2020
Thu 26 March, 2 April, 9 April and 16 April
at 7–8pm (NZDT)
East FM 88.1FM / 107.1FM
Streaming online at www.eastfm.nz..., thanks to Howick Village Optometrists!

Thank you EAST FM 88.1 107.1 Auckland New Zealand for making this possible.

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1590 days ago

We all need a closure to our grief

Kara Northcott from Heart In Diamond

It is sad not to be able to attend the funeral of a loved family member. We all need a closure to our grief. Order a diamond made of ashes and carry the memories with you.

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1590 days ago

NZSFW Live!

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Good news.
We have managed to go remote with our NZQA fulltime courses! NZSFWLive is our new online learning platform where our tutors live-stream their classes to students at home. The cookery students have been supplied with ingredients, and in some cases, bowls, trays, sieves and pots, so that… View more
Good news.
We have managed to go remote with our NZQA fulltime courses! NZSFWLive is our new online learning platform where our tutors live-stream their classes to students at home. The cookery students have been supplied with ingredients, and in some cases, bowls, trays, sieves and pots, so that they watch the demonstration and then prepare it themselves at home. They then upload a photo of what’s cooked. We are using Google Classrooms and Hangouts to connect.
Here is Chef Finn preparing a cheese soufflé. Click here for the recipe to have a go yourself.

During the #lockdown our premises will remain closed but you can contact us on admin@foodandwine.co.nz

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