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Hi Neighbours, Climate change has just been declared as an emergency by Auckland Council. It's symbolic but will be closely followed by measures to slow global warming, and will cost ratepayers perhaps from next year's budget. Do you think its a good idea ?
Please type NP if you … View moreHi Neighbours, Climate change has just been declared as an emergency by Auckland Council. It's symbolic but will be closely followed by measures to slow global warming, and will cost ratepayers perhaps from next year's budget. Do you think its a good idea ?
Please type NP if you don't want your comments in print.
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“[At Counties Manukau Health] there is a huge support network, and it feels like a wider whaanau. They already install so much of the kaupapa, Te Ao Maaori values that we all hold close and dear to our hearts.”
Check out local South Aucklander Jess Penney’s story on the importance of Te Ao … View more“[At Counties Manukau Health] there is a huge support network, and it feels like a wider whaanau. They already install so much of the kaupapa, Te Ao Maaori values that we all hold close and dear to our hearts.”
Check out local South Aucklander Jess Penney’s story on the importance of Te Ao Maaori values in caring for her patients, as well as her love for being an acute spinal physiotherapist. The video is in the link below.
If you're interested in a Allied Health career like Jess, talk to your local tertiary provider or get in touch with us. #manawahine #inspirational #jointheteam
NEWS ALERT! ?
We've released the schools who have entered this year's Wearable Arts Fashion Show. 90% of the schools are from South & East Auckland!
Come and support tamariki as they strut the catwalk to show off their upcycled wearable art and spread important environmental … View moreNEWS ALERT! ?
We've released the schools who have entered this year's Wearable Arts Fashion Show. 90% of the schools are from South & East Auckland!
Come and support tamariki as they strut the catwalk to show off their upcycled wearable art and spread important environmental messages!
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? South Auckland Home School
? McCauley High School
? Beachlands Primary School
? Pukekohe Intermediate
? Greenmeadows Intermediate
? Somerville Intermediate
? Mission Heights Junior College
? Pointview Primary
? Hillpark School
? Botany Downs Secondary College
? Ormiston Junior College
? Howick College
? Epsom Normal Primary School
? Manurewa High School
? Rangitoto College
? Howick Intermediate
? Wakaranga Primary School
? Karaka School
? Conifer Grove School
Two men charged with the murder of a young south Auckland man following a fatal shooting in May will…
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New … View moreOutgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.
But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.
To read the story click here
As many as one in ten older people in New Zealand will experience some kind of elder abuse. The majority of cases will go unreported.
Elder abuse is not specific to any one gender, religion, ethnicity, or income group. It may happen at home, in residential care, or in hospitals. Most of the time… View moreAs many as one in ten older people in New Zealand will experience some kind of elder abuse. The majority of cases will go unreported.
Elder abuse is not specific to any one gender, religion, ethnicity, or income group. It may happen at home, in residential care, or in hospitals. Most of the time family members are the abusers.
Connection is the best prevention when it comes to Elder Abuse.
If you or someone you know is experiencing Elder Abuse, please contact:
* General Provider - Age Concern Auckland: (09) 820 0184
* Indian Provider - Shanti Niwas: (09) 622 10101
* Pacific Provider - Vaka Tautua: 0800 825 282
Hi Neighbours
In the quarter-century since Once Were Warriors graced our screens, not much has changed for Auckland's poor. In fact, it could be argued things have got worse.
While the country bounced back from the economic downturns of the early 1990s and 2008, by some measures the gap… View moreHi Neighbours
In the quarter-century since Once Were Warriors graced our screens, not much has changed for Auckland's poor. In fact, it could be argued things have got worse.
While the country bounced back from the economic downturns of the early 1990s and 2008, by some measures the gap between the rich and the poor is wider.
Māngere Budgeting Services chief executive Darryl Evans says although minimum wage had risen to $17.70, that wasn't enough to sustain a family living in Auckland.
To read more here
A man has admitted assaulting a member of staff at a primary school. Aaron Hawke, 31, pleaded guilt…
The Court case over a Youth prison at Whakatakapokai has been held and we now await a decision from the Judge. Angela Dalton, David Wren, Daniel Newman, Fong Yin Chin, Lily Li, Submitter 58 (who cannot be named by Order of the Court) and Dene Andre (that's me) all put in evidence and I made … View moreThe Court case over a Youth prison at Whakatakapokai has been held and we now await a decision from the Judge. Angela Dalton, David Wren, Daniel Newman, Fong Yin Chin, Lily Li, Submitter 58 (who cannot be named by Order of the Court) and Dene Andre (that's me) all put in evidence and I made comprehensive legal submissions against the proposal. A decision is due in around 3 weeks.
Meanwhile, if you're interested, you can download documents from the following links:
The link below enables you to download the entire bunch of Court Files for the case.
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if you just want to see our legal submissions, use the link below.
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if you just want to see my evidence, use the link below.
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Cheers, Dene
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