Swanson news is brought to you by the team at Western Leader
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
Hi neighbours, a heads-up that we’re carrying out essential maintenance on the southbound clip-on lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge during the week between 9.30pm and 5am from 20 March to 7 April. We’ll have the following signposted detour in place.
• Shelly Beach Rd southbound … View moreHi neighbours, a heads-up that we’re carrying out essential maintenance on the southbound clip-on lanes of the Auckland Harbour Bridge during the week between 9.30pm and 5am from 20 March to 7 April. We’ll have the following signposted detour in place.
• Shelly Beach Rd southbound off-ramp will be closed, please use Fanshawe St off-ramp
We’ll keep at least two lanes in both directions open. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
The team at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Since 1999, our residents and team members have raised more than $5 million for charities across New Zealand and Australia.
Supporting fellow pioneers isn’t new. It’s in our DNA. Learn more about becoming our charity partner for 2022/23.
Apply now.
So, round and round we go, where it stops, nobody knows.
And boy with this new testing system, ain't that the damn truth?
So, the public shouted long and hard for this system and now we’ve got it.
Yes the positives are instant results (sort of) and no more long queues to get tested … View moreSo, round and round we go, where it stops, nobody knows.
And boy with this new testing system, ain't that the damn truth?
So, the public shouted long and hard for this system and now we’ve got it.
Yes the positives are instant results (sort of) and no more long queues to get tested or long(ish) waits for the results from the PCR testing – yippee!!
Sadly, the negatives are outnumbering the positives in this race.
🔸First. Who the heck can afford to keep on buying the test kits, especially if you are required to do it weekly or in this round of the virus, almost daily?
Why should we be paying for them with this economic disaster happening all around us?
The lower income families sure as heck can’t afford this and do they keep on going down to the testing station for free tests and if so, when will they be cut off?
How do they get to the testing station with the price of petrol now, in fact how can any of us afford to drive down there now?
🔸Second. It’s now out in Tik-Tok land on how to cheat the system using these tests, especially for those little darlings who want a few days off school
🔸Third. Who is going to monitor that the person who needs to be tested is actually taking the test? What’s to stop them from asking one of their ‘positive’ mates to do the test for them?
🔸Forth. Once you’ve done the test, you are required to record your results on the ‘My Covid Record Health’ site or via phone. Here’s where it’s become an honesty box scenario now, thus easy to cheat, lie or not even record the result.
All you need to do is click on ‘Report a Test Result” once you’ve logged in. Click who you are reporting the result for i.e. Myself or Someone else, add mobile number and then click positive or negative. THAT’S IT!!!
And these are just four faults. The list is longer.
So tell me how can that be monitored properly to avoid all these discrepancies?
How can they prove that you took the test?
How can we be sure that all of these thousands of positive results are in fact accurate?
Is someone selling their ‘negative’ nasal cavities for those wanting a negative result?
Do I trust this new testing system? NO!!!
When PCR testing was the option, I knew that the super hard working people in the labs and the testers themselves, were over worked and overwhelmed by the large numbers; but this new testing system has more faults than we could even begin to dream about.
I know the PCR system is an uncomfortable one, long queues etc… but I trust that test 100% more than these R.A.T.s.
Over the past months as we have all battled with the many and varied impacts of COVID-19, regular and effective hand-washing has become an even more critical part of the daily routine for our kaiako and our children. For some time now it is how we get each child to start their day. None of them … View moreOver the past months as we have all battled with the many and varied impacts of COVID-19, regular and effective hand-washing has become an even more critical part of the daily routine for our kaiako and our children. For some time now it is how we get each child to start their day. None of them ever forget - they know it's just what they do!
Evvy takes the whole business particularly seriously and is a good role model for all of us - whether we are at childcare or kindy or anywhere! Good on you Evvy! Ka pai to mahi!
Read more about how we try to do our best to keep COVID-safe below.
There's really is nothing quite like a warm slice of freshly baked bread with a thick dollop of butter on top. Our Advanced chef students have spent today preparing their own doughs and baking their wholesome breads. ?
Here is Lidia with a full selection of wholemeal baps, brioche, donuts and… View moreThere's really is nothing quite like a warm slice of freshly baked bread with a thick dollop of butter on top. Our Advanced chef students have spent today preparing their own doughs and baking their wholesome breads. ?
Here is Lidia with a full selection of wholemeal baps, brioche, donuts and English muffins.
In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids like Aiden are waiting for help.
That’s not fair, when a child’s dreams can be so simple. Aiden just dreams of joining the big kids at school, with the proper uniform. With living costs skyrocketing, hardworking parents are finding it more difficult… View moreIn neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids like Aiden are waiting for help.
That’s not fair, when a child’s dreams can be so simple. Aiden just dreams of joining the big kids at school, with the proper uniform. With living costs skyrocketing, hardworking parents are finding it more difficult to provide their children with essentials like bedding, school uniforms or shoes. These children are also likely to miss out on important opportunities such as camp or swimming lessons.
You can change one young life today. Visit https://www.variety.org.nz/donate/sponsor-a-child/ to sponsor a Kiwi kid.
Refresh and restore a beautiful old rocking chair with a simple but stylish new look with Resene Enamacryl.
Find out how to create your own.
An Irish Blessing
💚May your troubles be less
and your blessing be more
and nothing but happiness
come through your door💚
A cheeky Irish Prayer
🍀May those that love us, love us;
… View moreAn Irish Blessing
💚May your troubles be less
and your blessing be more
and nothing but happiness
come through your door💚
A cheeky Irish Prayer
🍀May those that love us, love us;
and those that don't love us,
may God turn their hearts;
and if He doesn't turn their hearts,
may He turn their ankles
so we'll know them
by their limping.🍀
Today is a perfect time to stop and enjoy the company of your neighbours, friends and family!
The team at NZ Compare wish you all good health, good luck and happiness for 2022.
Red Cross Annual Appeal Week is in full swing. Support us by shopping at your local Red Cross Shop or you could just pop in and make a donation!
If you can’t make it into the shop, no worries, just check out our listings on chooza.com and support Red Cross by shopping from the comfort of your … View moreRed Cross Annual Appeal Week is in full swing. Support us by shopping at your local Red Cross Shop or you could just pop in and make a donation!
If you can’t make it into the shop, no worries, just check out our listings on chooza.com and support Red Cross by shopping from the comfort of your couch. Hit the link below to see our exciting listings
I have about 150 Tiles all FREE Must go as a lot
Listing on several sites
Terracotta 320x490x10
Grey 330x330x6
Not used/New
Easy pick up, driveway flat can park within a few feet of tiles for loading
A toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.
Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St … View moreA toy bunny lost and then left on top of a skip after the anti-mandate occupation at Parliament has been reunited with its owner, thanks to social media.
Richard Falkner, who works in central Wellington, found the soiled Peter Rabbit toy on top of a water tank used as a makeshift bin at Aitken St last week, before taking it home and giving it a clean. Read more here.
We live in unusual times. It all gets a bit much some days. So each weekday we're bringing you a much-needed dose of positivity to remind you that there's inspiration, kindness and quirkiness out there too. Sign up here to get The Antidote delivered direct to your inbox.
17 March is Saint Patrick’s Day. It is the day when Irish communities around the world celebrate their culture with music, dancing, parades, and traditional food and drinks.
May the luck of the Irish be with you! Enjoy your day!
Get 20% off Resene premium products at Resene ColorShops and participating resellers:
- Paints
- Wood stains
- Primers
- Sealers
- Decorating accessories
- Wallpaper
… View moreGet 20% off Resene premium products at Resene ColorShops and participating resellers:
- Paints
- Wood stains
- Primers
- Sealers
- Decorating accessories
- Wallpaper
- Cleaning products
Discounts off the normal retail price of Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpaper and cleaning products until 26 April 2022. Available only at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers or shop online. For details see 20% off sale.
© Neighbourly 2024
Loading…
