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Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was … View moreKia ora neighbours,
Te reo is in the spotlight and is being celebrated throughout the country as part of Māori Language Week. This week, Barbershop in Blue returned with a waiata, parents shared stories about raising children as bilingual, Stuff became Puna, and the future of te reo in NZ was debated.
But one debate is still ramping up - should the New Zealand Wars become a compulsory part of the curriculum? What do you think? Take part in our poll below!
The NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 21st September 2018.
Closures will occur on the … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency advises of the following closures for motorway improvements. Closures start at 9pm and finish at 5am, unless otherwise stated. Work delayed by bad weather will be completed at the next available date, prior to Friday, 21st September 2018.
Closures will occur on the Northern Motorway (SH1), Central Motorway Junction (Sh1 & SH16), Southern Motorway (SH1), Upper Harbour Motorway (SH18), Southwestern Motorway (SH20), George Bolt Memorial Drive (SH20A). Full details here.
Please follow the signposted detours. The Transport Agency thanks you for your co-operation during these essential improvements and maintenance.
Contact the Counties Manukau Health Breast Screening team today to book a breast screening appointment. Mammograms are free every two years for eligible women aged 45-69.
Call 0800 270 200 or visit www.timetoscreen.nz for more information.
Liam completed his National Certificate in Security, Level 2, at the end of 2017 and has now got employment with Simply Security Ltd, a well-known company, working at a number of sites throughout the country.
Liam has joined a number of fellow Skills Update security course colleagues who are … View moreLiam completed his National Certificate in Security, Level 2, at the end of 2017 and has now got employment with Simply Security Ltd, a well-known company, working at a number of sites throughout the country.
Liam has joined a number of fellow Skills Update security course colleagues who are also working there. During the last week he has completed the induction for new employees and is currently stationed at a major construction site in downtown Auckland City.
From here Liam hopes to move shortly to join other Skills security course graduates at the site of the University of Auckland. Liam said he is finding the work interesting and challenging and credits the training he received at the security course as a major help in enabling him to put theory into practice.
Congratulations Liam, awesome job!
Enrol now to begin your success story with us today.
Call 0800-00-00-55 or visit our website www.skillsupdate.ac.nz
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Watch the official Tiaki 2018 video in the link below!
Showcasing our talented South Auckland guardians of the environment.
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🎥 Thanks David Weston for the awesome clip!
#Tiaki2018 #BeautifulManukau #EnvironmentalEducation … View moreWatch the official Tiaki 2018 video in the link below!
Showcasing our talented South Auckland guardians of the environment.
We 💚 it! Tell us what you think in the comments below. 👇
🎥 Thanks David Weston for the awesome clip!
#Tiaki2018 #BeautifulManukau #EnvironmentalEducation #SouthAucklandYouth #Leadership #Kaitiakitanga #Guardiansoftheenvironment
Kiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover … View moreKiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover and dandelion flower provides food for bees and helps support biodiversity. Would you be happy if your local authority let the grass in your local parks grow long and allowed weeds to flourish?
Shelley is one of Auckland Council's senior community waterways specialists, and works across the region helping endangered īnanga breed.
GirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now … View moreGirlGuiding NZ is bigger than a biscuit! Your purchase goes towards providing Kiwi girls and young women with hands on experiences that allow them to discover their potential, develop confidence and skills, participate in our quality educational programmes and contribute to their communities now and in the future.
Find out where the Girl Guides will be in Auckland or buy online!
For more information on Guiding go to www.girlguidingnz.org.nz
Ensom Funeral Services recognise that all family's needs are different. We happily take the time to prepare a fitting tribute and farewell that reflects the life of each person as being unique.
We are an independently run family business. We've been a part of this community for many … View moreEnsom Funeral Services recognise that all family's needs are different. We happily take the time to prepare a fitting tribute and farewell that reflects the life of each person as being unique.
We are an independently run family business. We've been a part of this community for many years.
Our friendly team bring a comforting familiarity to your family in your time of need.
Email ensomfunerals@gmail.com or call us on 09 299 6646 for more information.
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As part of Auckland Council's EnviroSchools programme, a team of Botany Downs Secondary College students have been trapping and capturing rats at the school and local reserve.
If you’re in the South Auckland area and are considering schooling options for your child next year, we invite you to see how ACG Strathallan can enable them to be their absolute best. Visit our Open Day, Saturday 15 September from 10.30am – 2.30pm.
Options for transport networks and use of land for future housing and jobs in Drury-Opāheke and Pukehohe-Paerata are available for public consultation from 10 September.
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