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1370 days ago

Diagnostic breast service boosts the battle against breast cancer

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

A newly developed facility, renamed as Kia Ū Ora – Waitematā Breast Service, was opened today at North Shore Hospital to improve access and health outcomes for patients.

The service will provide a world-class level of assessment, diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment for people with breast… View more
A newly developed facility, renamed as Kia Ū Ora – Waitematā Breast Service, was opened today at North Shore Hospital to improve access and health outcomes for patients.

The service will provide a world-class level of assessment, diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment for people with breast cancer and breast disorders.

Breast Cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for women in the Waitematā DHB catchment which has the largest population of any DHB in the country.

Patients have previously attended various appointments at a number of different locations across the DHB during the course of their diagnosis,
treatment and post-operative care.

“This co-located approach will be hugely convenient for our patients and will, in certain cases, mean various needs can be met on one day and in one place,” said Waitematā DHB CEO Dr Dale Bramley.

“Most importantly, it will contribute to improved diagnosis and treatment times – helping us make a dramatic difference in the lives of our patients, their families and whānau.”

The modern new unit occupies a vast ground floor space that has been completely redeveloped since its previous occupants were relocated to upgraded premises elsewhere.

It includes additional ultrasound and mammogram capability – as well as extra consultation rooms in a reconfigured and refurbished easy-to-access premises.

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is a major supporter of the project and had representatives present during today’s opening.

“Our $1 million contribution towards Kia Ū Ora is recognition of just how important this service is,” said Breast Cancer Foundation NZ chair Justine Smyth.

“It’s crucial that everyone who is referred by their GP to the service is seen quickly so that any breast cancer found can be treated as early as possible, giving the best chance of survival.

“Going through a cancer assessment is hugely worrying and women shouldn’t have to face unnecessary delays."

Attending the opening are Waitematā DHB CEO Dr Dale Bramley, Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand board chair Justine Smyth, Waitematā DHB board chair Professor Judy McGregor, Dr Susan Gerred.

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1370 days ago

Memo, The West Auckland LINUX eNthusiasts Network Hui convenes next on Thursday the 18th of this month Feb 2021 @ 6 PM @ The Henderson RSA, 1st Floor, above the Bar, 66 - 70 Railside Ave, Henderson

Kevin from Henderson

New Venue & eXtended hOurs, until Beyond 8 - PM, depending if Attendees Require it. Come along 4 a Free Linux install or Lesson! On the Agenda Linux Conversions, Progress, Prospects, Opportunities, Projects & if yoU've got a problem that needs Solving, then perhaps We can, or if not … View moreNew Venue & eXtended hOurs, until Beyond 8 - PM, depending if Attendees Require it. Come along 4 a Free Linux install or Lesson! On the Agenda Linux Conversions, Progress, Prospects, Opportunities, Projects & if yoU've got a problem that needs Solving, then perhaps We can, or if not We'll certainly BrainStorm it, because of course LinUX is Obviously Always The Answer! ;-)K

1371 days ago

Where did all the waterbeds go?

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Did you have - or do you still have - a Waterbed? I hunted high and low for someone who still used one of the originals, but couldn't find a soul who'd own up to it.
What do you think about these wonderfully kitsch pieces of retro bedroom decor?

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1372 days ago

House wash, Gutter clean, Roof treatment

Platinum Waterblasting

Hi all,

Im Kc McMahon. Im 22 years old and I have just started up my own Waterblasting business late last year called Platinum Waterblasting. We clean all exterior surfaces ranging from commercial buildings and residential homes to boats and concrete pumps. No job is too big or too small.

The… View more
Hi all,

Im Kc McMahon. Im 22 years old and I have just started up my own Waterblasting business late last year called Platinum Waterblasting. We clean all exterior surfaces ranging from commercial buildings and residential homes to boats and concrete pumps. No job is too big or too small.

The services we offer are:
Commercial wash
House wash
Gutter clean
Roof treatment
Roof wash
Driveway/ Path wash
Deck and fence wash
Deck and fence treatment
All machinery equipment

Attached are a few photos of some our work.

Regards,
Kc McMahon
0800 777 886
021 225 3090
info@platinumwaterblasting.co.nz
www.platinumwaterblasting.co.nz...

1370 days ago

Our February SuperSeniors Newsletter is out now!

Office for Seniors

Our first SuperSeniors Newsletter of the year is out now!

This issue has information about a free driving course from Age Concern New Zealand and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, some advice from SPCA about pet ownership, a warning from Consumer NZ about a discount scheme being offered to … View more
Our first SuperSeniors Newsletter of the year is out now!

This issue has information about a free driving course from Age Concern New Zealand and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, some advice from SPCA about pet ownership, a warning from Consumer NZ about a discount scheme being offered to seniors, tips on how to look after your wellbeing and loads more.

Check it out and pass it on! bit.ly...

Want to subscribe? You can do so here: bit.ly...

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1370 days ago

Personalise a print!

Resene ColorShop Westgate

Need a quick way to add colour to a room? Add your own creative flair to a shop-bought art print using a few Resene testpots and you can have a one of a kind pick me up for your wall.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your … View more
Need a quick way to add colour to a room? Add your own creative flair to a shop-bought art print using a few Resene testpots and you can have a one of a kind pick me up for your wall.

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

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1370 days ago

Celebrate Chinese New Year at WestCity this weekend!

West City Waitakere

Celebrate Chinese New Year at WestCity this weekend from 11am – 2pm on level 1 Centre Court.

Enjoy free family entertainment including face painting and Chinese New Year inspired craft activities.

Learn more: https://www.west-city.co.nz/celebrate-chinese-new-year-at-westcity/

Where: … View more
Celebrate Chinese New Year at WestCity this weekend from 11am – 2pm on level 1 Centre Court.

Enjoy free family entertainment including face painting and Chinese New Year inspired craft activities.

Learn more: https://www.west-city.co.nz/celebrate-chinese-new-year-at-westcity/

Where: WestCity Waitakere

7 Catherine Street, Henderson, Auckland

Phone: +64 9 978 6700
Find out more

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1372 days ago

We Say, You Say: Island Festival

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Auckland,

What do you think about the newly announced festival on Motutapu?

Island Time on Motutapu is a festival to be held over the last weekend in February and is set to feature a smorgasbord of food and drink vendors and music artists.

Festival-goers will be treated to a day long … View more
Hi Auckland,

What do you think about the newly announced festival on Motutapu?

Island Time on Motutapu is a festival to be held over the last weekend in February and is set to feature a smorgasbord of food and drink vendors and music artists.

Festival-goers will be treated to a day long festival on either February 27 or 28 on the island. Tickets range from between $65 to $85, with a portion of ticket sales going towards to wildlife conservation.

Billy Brown, the deputy chairman of Ngāi Tai Ki Tamaki, said that it is an excellent opportunity to showcase the culture of the island and for them to educate visitors about volunteer opportunities on Motutapu.
“In the end, we want a calendar of events on the island, covering sports, arts, food – all of it," he said.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used by Stuff.

To find out more about the festival click here.

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1371 days ago

Charity urges people to buy mixed breed dogs to curb pedigree puppy thefts

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Animal rights group SAFE is appealing to dog lovers to buy mixed breeds from shelters to deter pedigree puppy thefts.

The plea follows an apparent spike in valuable purebred dogs being stolen around the country.

Chief executive officer Debra Ashton said SAFE had seen a rise in the number of … View more
Animal rights group SAFE is appealing to dog lovers to buy mixed breeds from shelters to deter pedigree puppy thefts.

The plea follows an apparent spike in valuable purebred dogs being stolen around the country.

Chief executive officer Debra Ashton said SAFE had seen a rise in the number of stolen pedigree pooches reported on social media.

“It's cruelty in the highest degree both for the animals and for the families that are having their dogs stolen.

“This is completely unacceptable and the community together needs to fight against it.”

Ashton recommends people go to animal charities which are “screaming out” for good loving homes instead of buying expensive pedigrees from “puppy mills”.

This could help to “nip the theft business in the bud” by reducing demand, she said.

Ashton urged people to be aware of animals being stolen for dog fighting to speak out, and to question new pet owners about where they got their pedigrees.

The price of puppies is believed to be skyrocketing due to more demand after the Covid-19 lockdown.

“I’ve heard figures of around $4000 to $8000 which is phenomenal for purchasing a dog,” Ashton said.

Cavoodle puppies – a hybrid of a cavalier king charles spaniel and a poodle – are selling on Trade Me for $6000, golden retriever puppies for $4000 and Dobermans for $3000 a pup.

Trade Me has seen 28,000 searches for puppies in the last week - a 34 per cent jump on the same time last year.

Would you prefer to buy a pedigree pooch or a mixed breed puppy?

Why?

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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1373 days ago

Poll: Which photograph takes the cake?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these… View more
Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these down to six brilliantly captured photographs in the running to win a Canon EOS camera.

You can hear more about these finalist entries on our blog, but judging is simple:
Cast your vote in the poll below before 3pm, February 11.

Which photograph takes the cake?
  • 42.5% Finalist 1: Ken Hansen (The beach)
    42.5% Complete
  • 11.8% Finalist 2: Tiana Golder (Mana Wāhine)
    11.8% Complete
  • 12.4% Finalist 3: Tom Mazey (Vintage cars)
    12.4% Complete
  • 7% Finalist 4: Vivian Gehrmann (On the farm)
    7% Complete
  • 16.6% Finalist 5: Stephane Dussau (Maori Battallion)
    16.6% Complete
  • 9.8% Finalist 6: Kate Henry (Kids playing)
    9.8% Complete
1332 votes
1371 days ago

FREE Pallets and Packing cases, pick up Kumeu

Denise from Grasslands Kumeu

FREE WOOD, pick up 20 Shamrock Drive, Kumeu

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1371 days ago

English can be confusing!

NumberWorks'nWords NorthWest

Brought/bought, often confused. How do you remember which to use?

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1371 days ago

Bins out by 7am

The Team from Auckland Council

Please ensure that your rubbish bin or bag, and recycling bin are placed out on the kerbside by 7am.

Check your collection details here.

Together we can protect our land and waste nothing.
Learn more

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1372 days ago

Wetland Open Day - only once a year - with market and guided walks

Annalily from Swanson

INVITATION: Join us at Matuku Link - this Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 13th February, 111 Bethells Road

Matuku Link joins World Wetland Day, with a host of activities on Saturday 13rd of February from 10 am to 3 pm. Market, stalls, food, coffee, walks, talks… the opportunity to see the … View more
INVITATION: Join us at Matuku Link - this Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday 13th February, 111 Bethells Road

Matuku Link joins World Wetland Day, with a host of activities on Saturday 13rd of February from 10 am to 3 pm. Market, stalls, food, coffee, walks, talks… the opportunity to see the changes since we bought the property in 2016 and have spend over ten thousand volunteer hours improving the place. All free and all welcome.

Try to find one of our wandering Pateke (brown teal) or spot a secretive banded rail or even our namesake Matuku (bittern), or join one of our guided tours on bugs, birds, eels or flora & fauna.

All day market with gifts, food, art, crafts, information and entertainment from Forest & Bird Waitakere, Birds New Zealand, The Entomological Society, Whitebait Connection, Kauri Rescue, Auckland Council Biodiversity, Auckland Zoo, PestFreeWaitakereRangesAlliance (PFWRA), Sustinnoworkx sustainable produces, Serenity— candles & soaps, Christine Rose Ceramics, Mama Soto— liniments & infusions, Sue Beesley’s Honey, Bethells Beanz coffee, home baking, BBQ— vegan and meat.

We’d love you to join us on this special day. 111 Bethells Road, Te Henga, West Auckland

See you there! Annalily & team
www.matukulink.org.nz...

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1372 days ago

Auckland’s newest Samoan bilingual preschool

Aukilani Kids Trust

Avondale welcomes Auckland’s newest Samoan bilingual preschool. Aukilani Kids is a premium community childcare centre at 96 Lansford Crescent.

With places limited to just 45 children, it is a small and nurturing centre that will fill up fast.

Aukilani Kids is different to most childcare … View more
Avondale welcomes Auckland’s newest Samoan bilingual preschool. Aukilani Kids is a premium community childcare centre at 96 Lansford Crescent.

With places limited to just 45 children, it is a small and nurturing centre that will fill up fast.

Aukilani Kids is different to most childcare centres because it operates more like a traditional kindergarten, specialising in children over two years old with an educational programme focused on preparing children for school. As well as offering a bilingual Samoan experience the centre also has a faith-based programme.

Private and secure, Aukilani Kids has an outdoor area full of mature trees and equipment aimed to inspire and challenge pre-schoolers. With so many leafy places to explore it feels more like a park than a childcare playground. One of the many highlights of Aukilani Kids is the huge car park which guarantees drop off and pick up is never stressful.

Aukilani Kids is open from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Get in touch and secure your child’s place.

Contact us through, Email: admin@aukilanikids.com or Call us on 09-280 3893.
Find out more

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