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1851 days ago
1851 days ago

Recreational boatie to pay $5,050 after causing collision

Mark Dittmer from Maritime NZ

An Auckland recreational boatie, Andrew Douglas Hutchings, has been ordered to pay $5,050 in fines and emotional harm payments after causing a collision on the Waitematā Harbour.

Maritime NZ Northern Regional Compliance Manager, Neil Rowarth, said Mr Hutchings had put the lives of others in … View more
An Auckland recreational boatie, Andrew Douglas Hutchings, has been ordered to pay $5,050 in fines and emotional harm payments after causing a collision on the Waitematā Harbour.

Maritime NZ Northern Regional Compliance Manager, Neil Rowarth, said Mr Hutchings had put the lives of others in danger by acting recklessly.

The collision caused all three people on board Mr Hutchings’ boat, Maraetai Star, to fall to the deck. Mr Hutchings was knocked unconscious and received a broken nose. One crew member was also rendered unconscious and received a cut to his head while the other crew member suffered a bruised hip.

1851 days ago

Recreational boatie to pay $5,050 after causing collision

Mark Dittmer from Maritime NZ

An Auckland recreational boatie, Andrew Douglas Hutchings, has been ordered to pay $5,050 in fines and emotional harm payments after causing a collision on the Waitematā Harbour.

Maritime NZ Northern Regional Compliance Manager, Neil Rowarth, said Mr Hutchings had put the lives of others in … View more
An Auckland recreational boatie, Andrew Douglas Hutchings, has been ordered to pay $5,050 in fines and emotional harm payments after causing a collision on the Waitematā Harbour.

Maritime NZ Northern Regional Compliance Manager, Neil Rowarth, said Mr Hutchings had put the lives of others in danger by acting recklessly.

The collision caused all three people on board Mr Hutchings’ boat, Maraetai Star, to fall to the deck. Mr Hutchings was knocked unconscious and received a broken nose. One crew member was also rendered unconscious and received a cut to his head while the other crew member suffered a bruised hip.

1851 days ago

Visit Karaka Lifestyle Estate

Karaka Lifestyle Estate Retirement Village

Karaka Lifestyle Estate is a new independent-living retirement village in Drury. The first units will be ready for occupation this December. Karaka Lifestyle Estate features spacious homes, friendly community atmosphere and the management support you would expect of a top-quality retirement village… View moreKaraka Lifestyle Estate is a new independent-living retirement village in Drury. The first units will be ready for occupation this December. Karaka Lifestyle Estate features spacious homes, friendly community atmosphere and the management support you would expect of a top-quality retirement village but it comes with a key difference, at Karaka Lifestyle Estate you get the capital gain from the sale of your unit.

Karaka Lifestyle Estate could be for you if retaining your wealth is important to you, and you are looking for:

- Safe and secure retirement living
- A strong and lively social network
- The hassles of home maintenance taken care of
- A supportive environment, with an onsite manager

Come along to our village to experience our beautiful Country Club, view plans of our village, and learn more about Karaka Lifestyle Estate.

Opening Hours: 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday or by appointment on weekends
Where: Karaka Lifestyle Estate, 333 Bremner Road, Karaka

Construction is occurring on the site, so for your safety please contact our salesperson Linda to book a visiting time.
Book a visit

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1851 days ago

Te Pōkaitahi Reo Programmes

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Te Pōkaitahi Reo

KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?

Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can … View more
Te Pōkaitahi Reo

KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?

Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can be used amongst whānau and in employment.

These programmes provide a pathway to develop skills and knowledge to protect, maintain and enrich mātauranga taonga tuku iho for current and future generations from beginners to more advanced levels.

If you’d like to study with us locally in Auckland we’d love to hear from you!
Find out more

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1851 days ago

Tempur memory foam

Abby from Golflands

Over 1m long of pure memory foam! Has hardly been used and is valued at $409!! Selling for $350 could possibly lower price! A bargain if you ask me! Needing money desperately to pay for vet bills!

Negotiable

1851 days ago

Win a trip for 4 to Hawaii!

Anastasia Lee from Home Synergy Ltd HRV East Auckland

Say goodbye to condensation and aloha to Waikiki! Buy an HRV home ventilation system by 31 August 2019 and you’re in the draw to win a 7-night holiday for 4 to Hawaii, including return flights and accommodation.

Prize consists of four adult return economy class airfares to Hawaii from Auckland,… View more
Say goodbye to condensation and aloha to Waikiki! Buy an HRV home ventilation system by 31 August 2019 and you’re in the draw to win a 7-night holiday for 4 to Hawaii, including return flights and accommodation.

Prize consists of four adult return economy class airfares to Hawaii from Auckland, including transfers to and from Auckland and Honolulu airports and twin share accommodation in a 4 star hotel for seven nights to max prize value of $10,000. For full terms and conditions please see below.

Terms & Conditions:

You must be a New Zealand resident and over 18 years of age to enter this draw, Cristal Air International Limited trading as HRV (HRV), Vector Limited and associated employees and contractors are not eligible to enter.

The promotion commences on 8th July and concludes on 31st August 2019.

Eligible entries are for any domestic household that buys an HRV home ventilation system between July 8th and 31st August and has it installed by 15th September.

The prize consists of four adult return economy class airfares to Hawaii from Auckland, including transfers to and from Auckland & Honolulu airport and twin share accommodation in a 4 star hotel for seven nights to a maximum prize value to $10,000.

Promotion excludes spending money, meals and domestic travel to/from Auckland Airport and any Auckland accommodation while waiting for flights.

Promotion must be redeemed within 12 months.

The competition winner will be drawn on 30th September at 45 O’Rorke Rd, Penrose Auckland. The winner will be notified by phone or email. In the event the prize remains unclaimedafter 1 month, the prize will be redrawn.

All decisions made by HRV are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Prizes cannot be exchanged or transferred. HRV reserves the right to alter, modify or update these terms and conditions at their discretion, at any time. Offer does not run in conjunction with any other HRV offer or promotion.

Entering the competition constitutes a winner’s consent to be photographed and/or for HRV to use his or her name, photograph and their city/town of residence for publicity purposes without compensation. This includes use on HRV’s website, direct and social media channels and PR.

HRV is the promoter of this competition.

HRV takes no responsibility for organising winners travel insurance, Passport or US Visa requirements or rights to travel to Hawaii, United States of America.

Subject to any applicable law which cannot be excluded, HRV and their employees are not responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever that is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for personal injury suffered or sustained during the course of accepting or using the prizes.

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1852 days ago

Signed commonwealth singlet

Abby from Golflands

Selling this signed Barbara Kendall commonwealth singlet as my cat Barry is needing to have surgery on his leg! Any offer will be appreciated!

Thanks Abby

Negotiable

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1852 days ago

Urban Forage

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Urban Forage with Riki Bennett starts with a guided walk to identify a range of edible plants, leaves and followed by a presentation along with Māori food gathering traditions and culture and finishing with a delicious gourmet luncheon featuring local ingredients.

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1852 days ago

Welcome to Neighbourly, Ryman Healthcare!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbours - we have a new partner! A very warm welcome to our friends at Ryman Healthcare joining us today to share the best about village life - and how to celebrate everything about being a senior New Zealander, whichever community you live in.

Please join us in welcoming Ryman Healthcare to… View more
Neighbours - we have a new partner! A very warm welcome to our friends at Ryman Healthcare joining us today to share the best about village life - and how to celebrate everything about being a senior New Zealander, whichever community you live in.

Please join us in welcoming Ryman Healthcare to our family of partners. There are exciting things to come!
Learn more

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1852 days ago

Cat Scratcher

Abby from Golflands

Cat scratcher barely used, best suited for a new kitten in the house! 60cm H x 41cm L. Selling $10!

Negotiable

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1852 days ago

Professional Art Tuition

Megan from MEGANZ School of Visual Arts

Hi everyone, my daughter Greta and I will be starting our art classes for Term 3 from 22nd July. Eight-week courses at 1.5 hours each time. We follow what the student wants to explore. Specializing in drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media.
For students age 8 through to adults.
After school… View more
Hi everyone, my daughter Greta and I will be starting our art classes for Term 3 from 22nd July. Eight-week courses at 1.5 hours each time. We follow what the student wants to explore. Specializing in drawing, painting, sculpture and mixed media.
For students age 8 through to adults.
After school and weekend class times. Or 'One-on-one'.
We are also here to help college students with their artboard work.
And we can come to you at your house if you live within a 15 min drive of Howick village.
We are a 2 min walk from Howick College/Cockle Bay Primary School.
Please, phone/text Megan on 021 1085419 to make a time to meet and discuss you or your child's needs.
Drawing by Madison, age 15

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1852 days ago

Dance Yourself Happy

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

Do you want to get some exercise but you're not interested in a gruelling instructed fitness classes? Do you love a mix of electronic dance music and popular hits from the 70s 80s 90s 00s and now?
Then come along to 'Dance Yourself Happy'. You'll move your body, build up a … View more
Do you want to get some exercise but you're not interested in a gruelling instructed fitness classes? Do you love a mix of electronic dance music and popular hits from the 70s 80s 90s 00s and now?
Then come along to 'Dance Yourself Happy'. You'll move your body, build up a sweat, de-stress and release endorphins.
FREE ENTRY and there's no age limit.
Bring the family – or have an hour all to yourself! There's no DJ, no instructor or choreography – just freeform leg-shaking, side-stepping, body-popping, disco, running man, robot, old-school, or whatever your style may be.
Your host: Mari Pettersson
Venue: All Saints’ Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick (opposite SubWay)
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
MECOSS strengthens organisations and people so together they strengthen our community.

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1852 days ago

Howick & Pakuranga Community Networking Meeting

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

Connect with enthusiastic people from community organisations to learn about social services, training programmes, meetings, local events, news and information.
Day: Friday
Date: 19 July 2019
Time: 1:30pm—3:00pm Venue: Social Room, Te Tuhi, Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Speaking spots available.
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Connect with enthusiastic people from community organisations to learn about social services, training programmes, meetings, local events, news and information.
Day: Friday
Date: 19 July 2019
Time: 1:30pm—3:00pm Venue: Social Room, Te Tuhi, Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Speaking spots available.
Email: lindsay.upton@mecoss.org.nz

MECOSS strengthens organisations and people so together they strengthen our community.

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