Westgate, Auckland

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1570 days ago

Political commitment to climate change faces first test soon

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The political will in Auckland to tackle global warming will have its first big test in coming months when councillors consider the case for raising public transport fares. Should they freeze? Read the story below:

1568 days ago

Back to school

NumberWorks'nWords NorthWest

As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their … View more
As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their confidence.
We have no-cost, no-obligation evaluations available every day. Give us a call today - we would love to help!

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1568 days ago

Disability Care Home - Resident Vacancies, Tauranga

Disability Care Home

Totara is a beautiful family-run residential care home for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, located in Tauranga. We have more than 10 years’ experience in providing care to people with disabilities, as well as providing support to their families/whanau.

We currently have one… View more
Totara is a beautiful family-run residential care home for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, located in Tauranga. We have more than 10 years’ experience in providing care to people with disabilities, as well as providing support to their families/whanau.

We currently have one space available in our boutique care home.

To access our service you will need to be referred by a local Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC). Our service is funded by the Ministry of Health.

Please contact Chris on 0275303090 if you have any questions or would like to meet with us.

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1570 days ago

Yet another NASTY scam going around😡😡

Fiona from Henderson

And so it begins (or continues)!
Just to let you know these phone calls are currently going round.

"Good morning, according to our system, you are likely to have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means that you now need to self-isolate for 7 days … View more
And so it begins (or continues)!
Just to let you know these phone calls are currently going round.

"Good morning, according to our system, you are likely to have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means that you now need to self-isolate for 7 days and take a COVID-19 test."

"OK. Can you tell me who that person was?"

"I'm not able to tell you that. That is confidential information."

"Right. Um... so ...."

"But you do need to be tested within the next 72 hours. So can I just get the best mailing address so that we can send a kit to you?"

"Ok (gives address)"

"Thank you - and I just need to take a payment card so that we can finalize this and send the kit to you."

"Sorry - a payment card? I thought this was all free?"

"No - I'm afraid not. There is a one-off fee of $50 for the kit and test results. Could you read off the long card number for me, please, when you're ready."

"No - that's not right."

"I'm afraid it is. Can you give me the card number please - this is very important, and there are penalties for not complying."

Puts the phone down.

This is how scammers work and vulnerable people will fall for it.
PLEASE BE AWARE AND WARN OTHERS - LET'S STOP THESE VILE PEOPLE FROM DOING THIS!!!!

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1569 days ago

NZ Made Knitwear Sale!

McDonald Textiles

Annual knitwear factory sale. Beautiful locally made knitwear on sale from leading brands Visage, McDonald, Standard Issue.

Up to 80% off RRP. 3 days only from Friday 31st of July to Sunday 2nd of August. 10am to 4pm daily.

Forever knits on sale for a limited time only! Includes 100% Merino… View more
Annual knitwear factory sale. Beautiful locally made knitwear on sale from leading brands Visage, McDonald, Standard Issue.

Up to 80% off RRP. 3 days only from Friday 31st of July to Sunday 2nd of August. 10am to 4pm daily.

Forever knits on sale for a limited time only! Includes 100% Merino Wool, Possum Merino and Alpaca blend knitwear. End of season, samples and seconds.

4B Lockhart Place, Mount Wellington.
Visit us

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1570 days ago

Do you live in one of Auckland's most hotly-contested electorates?

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Campaigns for several Auckland electorate seats, including Auckland Central, ahead of the 2020 general election are expected to heat up during the next two months. Here's a round up of some of the electorates which may have the most interesting or closest races. Do you live in … View moreHi neighbours, Campaigns for several Auckland electorate seats, including Auckland Central, ahead of the 2020 general election are expected to heat up during the next two months. Here's a round up of some of the electorates which may have the most interesting or closest races. Do you live in one of these areas?

1573 days ago

How does your faith shape your day-to-day life?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours. I'm looking to chat to some people about their religion for a project to be published in the Sunday Star-Times. The story will examine the role of religion and faith in New Zealand, and how it has changed over the last few decades.

Do you know of any unique places of worship in… View more
Hi neighbours. I'm looking to chat to some people about their religion for a project to be published in the Sunday Star-Times. The story will examine the role of religion and faith in New Zealand, and how it has changed over the last few decades.

Do you know of any unique places of worship in Auckland? Perhaps you have a special area in your home where your family meets to pray, or the way you cook and meet people is shaped by your faith? How does your faith help you through challenging times?

I'd love to hear from people of all religions - please email me a little bit about yourself at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz if you're interested in sharing.

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1573 days ago

Coronavirus delays mean downtown work will miss America's Cup

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The plans to have a big upgrade of downtown Auckland ready for the America's Cup, has gone, thanks to Coronavirus delays. Some harbour projects won't be ready until early-mid 2021. Do you think it matters? Read the story below:

1573 days ago

Aerial photos show scale of Auckland motorway project from Pūhoi to Warkworth

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you seen the arial photographs of the progress of construction on the major motorway project north of Auckland?

The Ōkahu Viaduct is a steel girder bridge that crosses Pūhoi Rd and Te Aqua Pūhoi.

Work is taking place near the Johnstones Hill tunnels, as part of the Ara … View more
Hi neighbours,

Have you seen the arial photographs of the progress of construction on the major motorway project north of Auckland?

The Ōkahu Viaduct is a steel girder bridge that crosses Pūhoi Rd and Te Aqua Pūhoi.

Work is taking place near the Johnstones Hill tunnels, as part of the Ara Tūhono project that will extend the four-lane Northern Motorway (SH1) 18.5km from Pūhoi to just north of Warkworth, in a move aimed at improving road safety.

The motorway was scheduled to open at the end of 2021, but delays due to the coronavirus alert level 4 lockdown in April meant nearly five weeks of working time was lost.

Now, the new road is expected to be open in time for Queen’s Birthday weekend 2022. To read more, click here

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1570 days ago

Want to help create kinder connected communities?

Neighbourly.co.nz

With The Sunday Star Times, we’ve launched a survey to find out how lonely and connected Kiwis feel, take part here and you could win a $100 Prezzy® card Take the survey

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1574 days ago

'Do-up' property with $1 reserve fetches good price

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The owners banked their retirement on a $1 reserve. But they needn't have worried. Would you be this brave?

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1571 days ago

Auckland rapper's collaboration with Kanye West's producer

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Auckland-based rapper Mustafa Sheikh, who performs as Lil Mussie, worked with the producer of three of Kanye West’s Grammy-winning albums on his new single.
The collaboration led to him having a "surreal" FaceTime call with West - one of his biggest inspirations. … View more
Hi neighbours, Auckland-based rapper Mustafa Sheikh, who performs as Lil Mussie, worked with the producer of three of Kanye West’s Grammy-winning albums on his new single.
The collaboration led to him having a "surreal" FaceTime call with West - one of his biggest inspirations. Sheikh's music is inspired by his work supporting Kiwi kids experiencing poverty through the charity he founded called Bread. Find out more about him and his work in the below story and video.

1571 days ago

Have your say about Covid-19 lockdown

The Team from Auckland Museum

Are you 70 or over? How did you find the Covid-19 lockdown? We believe it's important to gain views from this demographic, which was often identified in the media as being most at risk and in need of protection, yet their views and experiences during this time remain largely unknown.

A team… View more
Are you 70 or over? How did you find the Covid-19 lockdown? We believe it's important to gain views from this demographic, which was often identified in the media as being most at risk and in need of protection, yet their views and experiences during this time remain largely unknown.

A team of researchers from the University of Auckland are gathering letters from older New Zealanders about their experiences of lockdown, to inform key research about government and media responses in the event of future pandemics. Some of the letters will be acquired by Auckland Museum to record this unique period in our history for years to come.

If you or someone you know would like to participate, find out more here.
Have your say

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1571 days ago

Fat Freddy’s Drop Tour This September!

Brent Eccles Entertainment

How lucky are we Aotearoa. This September, Fat Freddy's Drop perform two very special live headline shows in their home country.

Come and ease your minds and move your feet and let's start to dance again at Michael Fowler Centre on September 24 and The Cauldron @ Spark Arena on … View more
How lucky are we Aotearoa. This September, Fat Freddy's Drop perform two very special live headline shows in their home country.

Come and ease your minds and move your feet and let's start to dance again at Michael Fowler Centre on September 24 and The Cauldron @ Spark Arena on September 26. Tickets on sale 12pm Monday from Ticketmaster.
Book now

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1573 days ago

How the Office for Seniors can help

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Our Office sits within the Ministry for Social Development. Our role is to improve the lives of older people across New Zealand by providing helpful information, promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population. We… View more
Hi Neighbours!

Our Office sits within the Ministry for Social Development. Our role is to improve the lives of older people across New Zealand by providing helpful information, promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population. We are here to help!

For useful information, opportunities and stories about seniors, sign up to our SuperSeniors Newsletter here: bit.ly...

Read our Better Later Life strategy, which guides our work to help make the future better for New Zealanders as we age: bit.ly...

We have lots of helpful resources on getting an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) on our website: bit.ly...

We are working on making our communities more Age-friendly. Find out about our Community Connects grants here: bit.ly...

Our website also includes important information on Elder Abuse and where to get help: bit.ly...

We know some people don't like Facebook, and that's ok. If you have an account, you can like our page for regular updates, and some fun stuff too! : www.facebook.com...

If you have a question, or would like more information, whether you are over-65, or if you have a close family member or friend who is a senior, you can email us at: osc@msd.govt.nz

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