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Kia ora neighbours. Since New Zealand plunged into lockdown last week, the laughs for Kiwis have been few and far between.
Apart from Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins’ Freudian slip at an afternoon press conference, where he muddled a message about people stretching their legs and … View moreKia ora neighbours. Since New Zealand plunged into lockdown last week, the laughs for Kiwis have been few and far between.
Apart from Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins’ Freudian slip at an afternoon press conference, where he muddled a message about people stretching their legs and instead said “spread your legs”, the mood of the nation has been heavy and serious.
But as you’d expect, a minister uttering “spread your legs” at a high-profile press conference was music to the ears of meme makers.
Some prefer to take their mind off lockdown by trying something new, such as creating mandalas (abstract art) from things found lying around the house or gathered from nature outside.
Others have been finding ways to keep their community entertained during their lockdown strolls around the neighbourhood, including a return of the hugely popular window teddy bears of 2020.
If you're fed up of reading about the negatives of Covid-19, take a read of our story below. We hope it will make you smile. Ngā mihi.
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If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
… View moreIf you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
SOS Business - A not-for-profit helping NZ small businesses during a tough time. All the money (less credit card fees) gets paid to the businesses.
Our Cookery, Advanced student Timmika has prepared this cheesecake at home during August Lockdown 2021. This unbaked cheese cake has a crunchy biscuit base, silky vanilla cream and refreshing berry coulis.
Recipe up on our blog.
Hi Neighbours ...
As many of us expected, Auckland's Alert Level 4 has been extended through until at least Tuesday 31 August.
Our stores, Botany Toyota, Manukau Toyota, Papakura Toyota, Pukekohe Toyota, Bridgestone Botany which is inside Botany Toyota and Bridgestone Takanini, next … View moreHi Neighbours ...
As many of us expected, Auckland's Alert Level 4 has been extended through until at least Tuesday 31 August.
Our stores, Botany Toyota, Manukau Toyota, Papakura Toyota, Pukekohe Toyota, Bridgestone Botany which is inside Botany Toyota and Bridgestone Takanini, next door to Papakura Toyota, remain closed.
You can still contact us via our website at www.manukautoyotagroup.co.nz... for a range of enquiries and information. We have a number of Team Members working from home who will be answering these enquiries.
More general information for Toyota customers can be found on the Toyota New Zealand website at the link below.
We hope everyone in our communities across Auckland's South and South-East is looking after themselves and we look forward to welcoming you back into our stores and onto our yards when the time comes.
Darren Smart
CEO, Manukau Toyota Group
Dear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View moreDear neighbours,
We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.
Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.
Lockdown Learning
Join us from anywhere in New Zealand for NZQA Certificate in New Zealand Wine Micro-credential with Celia Hay over 4 evenings from 5-8pm starting on Thursday 2 Sept.
Special lockdown discount $220 for Domestic students.
To go asap. It is Alert L4 at the moment, but I can easily leave these outside of my house for you to collect making it contactless.
If you need about 25-30 large strong moving boxes and bubblewrap/soft foam padding I have heaps of it here if you have to move during this time.
Please DM me on here.
Hey Auckland!
We have some great apprenticeship options available for you! This is the perfect opportunity to get qualified and learn on the job. Check out the links below for more information!
Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
Machining - Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Print Bindery Apprentice
Seeking office staff for a family owned plumbing business in Waiuku.
Duties would include answering phones, emailing, taking bookings, liaising with suppliers, customers and our team, invoicing and other general office work.
Plumbing or trade experience preferred and the applicant must be … View moreSeeking office staff for a family owned plumbing business in Waiuku.
Duties would include answering phones, emailing, taking bookings, liaising with suppliers, customers and our team, invoicing and other general office work.
Plumbing or trade experience preferred and the applicant must be comfortable on a computer.
Please email your CV to: office@alanwilsonplumbing.co.nz
93 public toilets will remain open in our parks and open spaces, for use by workers and locals visiting our parks. These facilities will undergo regular cleaning while Alert Level 4 is in place.
Click on 'Read More' to see the list.
Hi Neighbour,
Here we go again. Hope you are looking after those in your bubble and keeping safe.
If you need a bit of distraction from the confines of lockdown, this could be the perfect time to keep learning through what can be pretty tough times.
Right now many will be tuning in online, so … View moreHi Neighbour,
Here we go again. Hope you are looking after those in your bubble and keeping safe.
If you need a bit of distraction from the confines of lockdown, this could be the perfect time to keep learning through what can be pretty tough times.
Right now many will be tuning in online, so why not brush up on skills to learn how to make an impact with your business digitally.
First impressions count. In fact, they say you only have 3 seconds to make a good one. So, slick images are crucial.
Flipping the perfect patty is quite a skill, so too is producing snappy images - local business Burger Burger can do both with ease. They’ve done away with traditional advertising and instead engaged its customers with vibrant and interactive content.
Watch their story here to find out how they get more digital bang for their marketing buck.
Then get started yourself and join us at Digital Boost to get going with our free videos and resources!
The Team at Digital Boost
We’re sad to announce that Covid has forced the cancellation of our annual Daffodil Day street appeal. This will have a big impact on our fundraising, so we’re asking those who can to please donate online at daffodilday.org.nz. Thank you for your support Auckland.
It’s not in your letterbox this week because of alert level 4 restrictions - but it’s still available online! You can read the latest issue of the Eastern Courier
right now. Want to catch your favourite columns, puzzles, community news and local views each week? Simply subscribe here.
Hi neighbours!
Do you have a disability and rent a private dwelling or own a home in the Auckland region?
I am looking for case studies to interview for a story we are working on.
If you are interested in possibly being involved and would be interested in sharing your own experience, please … View moreHi neighbours!
Do you have a disability and rent a private dwelling or own a home in the Auckland region?
I am looking for case studies to interview for a story we are working on.
If you are interested in possibly being involved and would be interested in sharing your own experience, please email danielle.clent@stuff.co.nz
I would love to chat to you and explain in further detail more about this story!
Thank you.
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