Westgate, Auckland

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1171 days ago

Auckland apprenticeship opportunities

Competenz

Hey Auckland! We have some more awesome job opportunities available for you!
Check them out below for your chance to earn while you learn.
Print Bindery Apprentice
Print Apprenticeship
Heavy Fabrication Apprentice
Light Fabrication - Furniture
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1173 days ago

Government plans to stretch out Pfizer stock as Delta cases mount😡

Fiona from Henderson

I just read this on the Stuff website and I'm fuming😡
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🔹All the vaccines we sent to other countries (or was it just Fiji?) to help them and we are running short - WTH???
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AND
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🔹The next big deliveries of the Pfizer … View more
I just read this on the Stuff website and I'm fuming😡
www.stuff.co.nz...
🔹All the vaccines we sent to other countries (or was it just Fiji?) to help them and we are running short - WTH???
www.beehive.govt.nz...
AND
www.beehive.govt.nz...
🔹The next big deliveries of the Pfizer vaccines are due in October.
🔹All the people (including myself and my man) who have had their appointments postponed or cancelled - WTH???
🔹So many elderly people, health compromised people and dare I say it, front line workers who still haven't been vaccinated (for one reason or another) and yet ... (here we go) the youngsters are getting their vaccinations ahead of the afore mentioned people ... argh!!!!
🔹Then we find out that a new outbreak could risk a Christmas “under some level of restrictions” - betcha that's Auckland!!!!
The list goes on & on! Seriously WTH?
We can't leave to get vaccinated overseas, not that we could or want to in this current climate, but ... come on!!!!
Are we someone's social experiment or are we just someone's really bad example of how to make sure you order more than ENOUGH of any medical items?

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1173 days ago

Ironing board

Peter from Henderson

Free to someone who still uses an ironing board
Good condition
Sitting here since we used to iron everything
Now I have the crinkled look
Can do no contact pickup
Can leave outside at your given arrival time
Pickup Henderson heights

Free

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1173 days ago

Ironing board

Peter from Henderson

Free to someone who still uses an ironing board
Good condition
Sitting here since we used to iron everything
Now I have the crinkled look
Can do no contact pickup
Can leave outside at your given arrival time
Pickup Henderson heights

Free

1183 days ago

SOOO many people on the roads during level 4 - absolute madness.

Fiona from Henderson

So, as my husband is on call for all essential businesses that use his company's services, he was called out this afternoon.
All the protocols were followed i.e. appropriate paperwork that's required, making sure that his Covid essentials bag is full of masks, sanitiser etc ...
He left to… View more
So, as my husband is on call for all essential businesses that use his company's services, he was called out this afternoon.
All the protocols were followed i.e. appropriate paperwork that's required, making sure that his Covid essentials bag is full of masks, sanitiser etc ...
He left to head down to South Auckland as one of the old folk's homes had a wee emergency, and was he gobsmacked to discover a massive line of cars starting from the Henderson Mall area (where the testing station is) and almost completely down the full length of Bruce McLaren Road.
He turned around and went another way.
All the way down to South Auckland, he saw two Police cars.
One on the side of the road with a hand held speed monitor and the other one overtook him on the southern motorway. That was it.
He mentioned that there were hardly any cars or foot traffic in South Auckland, East Tamaki, Papatoetoe. They were all so well behaved.
West Auckland were all in panic mode waiting for hours to be tested.
WHY????
What's wrong with all of you who waited in line today to be tested?
Could you have not waited a few days?
Absolute unorganised mayhem.
Stay calm ... PLEASE.
Waiting for hours is just a complete waste of time. That time could be spent with your loved ones or getting your partner to do all those odd jobs etc ...
We know that the Delta variant is super contagious, so please, please behave as if you have caught it and keep away from everyone or at the very least, keep your distance and wear masks and sanitise everything.

1174 days ago

Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View more
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.

In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.

Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.

To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.

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1174 days ago

Playing up plywood

Resene ColorShop Westgate

With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.

Find out how to create your own.

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1175 days ago

Television host and author Max Cryer dies aged 86😢

Fiona from Henderson

What an absolute shame and so very sad.
For those of us who grew up with Max Cryer being over the television screen or even knew him, he was so much fun but always professional.
He gave so much to us all in a time when everything was so new in the television world here in New Zealand.
R.I.P. Max … View more
What an absolute shame and so very sad.
For those of us who grew up with Max Cryer being over the television screen or even knew him, he was so much fun but always professional.
He gave so much to us all in a time when everything was so new in the television world here in New Zealand.
R.I.P. Max and now go and sing with the angels
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1175 days ago

Lockdown Learning: LCQ

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Lockdown learning: Upskill and gain the LCQ (Sale of Alcohol) Certificate for a special price of $195 via our online interactive delivery.

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1175 days ago

Brain Play - FREE Online Minecraft Madness Event

Bayley from Huapai - Kumeu

Here at Brain Play, we believe it's important for kids to be able to stay social in these difficult times, so we are excited to offer FREE Minecraft Club sessions to the communities we teach in this Saturday!

These are open to kids aged 8+ that have Minecraft Java installed and own a … View more
Here at Brain Play, we believe it's important for kids to be able to stay social in these difficult times, so we are excited to offer FREE Minecraft Club sessions to the communities we teach in this Saturday!

These are open to kids aged 8+ that have Minecraft Java installed and own a Minecraft account, and will involve getting on a server together and doing some building. Our awesome tutors will be on hand to provide ideas, resolve issues and keep everyone engaged!

The sessions are first-come-first-served, so get in quick and feel free to share with anyone you think might be interested. Please fill out a few quick details on this form and we'll get back to you:

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1175 days ago

Gardening live chat on now!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours,

It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.

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1176 days ago

How many extra Māori seats will Auckland Council get?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, the government is about to remove a barrier to adding Māori ward seats to Auckland Council. Shoudl it be one seat, or the three recommended by the royal commission on amalgamation? Read the Story below:

1181 days ago

Do you have any 'good' Covid stories?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Community News

Kia ora neighbours. I hope you and your whānau are all coping with this lockdown OK.

It can be a bit daunting to read the news during these tough times, so we'd really like your help to spread some joy.

Last time we were in level 4 lockdown, there were some lovely stories of kindness out … View more
Kia ora neighbours. I hope you and your whānau are all coping with this lockdown OK.

It can be a bit daunting to read the news during these tough times, so we'd really like your help to spread some joy.

Last time we were in level 4 lockdown, there were some lovely stories of kindness out there - remember the window teddy bears?!

We'd love to hear from you regarding anything you or your neighbours have been doing to help lighten the mood. Let us know in the comments or send me an email at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz - feel free to include a photo!

1175 days ago

Cancer doesn't stop, we won't either.

Cancer Society

COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services … View more
COVID-19 has taken away our Daffodil Day Street Appeal.

The demand on our cancer services goes up during lockdown. And that's why we need you now more than ever. $24 helps to provide transport to and from cancer treatment.

Donate now to support the Cancer Society's vital services to support New Zealanders going through cancer.
Learn more

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1177 days ago

Do you think Waikato River water means Auckland is now sorted?

Todd Niall Reporter from Community News

Kia ora Neighbours, The recent boost of supply from the Waikato River might give the impression that Auckland's water worries are over. Not so. The juggling act with Auckland's supply sources mean rain is still the ultimate answer. Reads the story below:

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