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1275 days ago

Certificate in Cookery, Foundation begins 8 June 2021

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Our Certificate in Cookery, Foundation course is a well-rounded introduction to fundamental cooking and baking techniques. Learn to cook with fresh, high quality ingredients and delicious recipes over 18 weeks. Here we have a freshly baked Fish velouté served with courgettes, cauliflower and … View moreOur Certificate in Cookery, Foundation course is a well-rounded introduction to fundamental cooking and baking techniques. Learn to cook with fresh, high quality ingredients and delicious recipes over 18 weeks. Here we have a freshly baked Fish velouté served with courgettes, cauliflower and broccoli and garnished with tomato concassé prepared by our foundation student chefs.
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The next in-take begins on 8 June 2021.
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New Zealand Domestic students are eligible for Fees Free and Student Loans.

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1275 days ago

Celebrate your zero waste heroes

The Team from Auckland Council

Calling all zero waste heroes - nominations open from 1 June for the 2021 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards, which celebrate all those helping reduce waste to landfill across Auckland.

Nominations are open from 1 June to 30 June.

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1277 days ago

Safe Speed trial

Greg from Birkdale

Promotional material associated with the "Safe Speed trial". Would you let your kids play hopscotch next to moving vehicles? Would you want your kids painting art on a main road - regardless of speed or road cones? Kids on a road learning - about growing things or avoiding things? Giving … View morePromotional material associated with the "Safe Speed trial". Would you let your kids play hopscotch next to moving vehicles? Would you want your kids painting art on a main road - regardless of speed or road cones? Kids on a road learning - about growing things or avoiding things? Giving kids confusing messaging about roads. Mixing road safety and Art? Who comes up with these ideas? How did they get the contract to do this?

1275 days ago

Spare sewing machine?

The Team from Highbury Community House Inc

The Highbury Sew & Mend are in need of a couple more sewing machines, as we get busier.

If anyone has a well working machine they would like to donate to the community, it would be greatly appreciated.

Contact manager@highburyhouse.org.nz or call 09 480 5279. Nga mihi

1275 days ago

Get Involved – June 1st to 30th 🤝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.

As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in … View more
This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.

As a mostly volunteer-led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in our communities. Imagine then how much can be achieved when several volunteers or even an entire street or neighbourhood decide to work together to achieve the same goal!

Whether you plan to coordinate your own volunteer driven activity, take part in one that’s already been setup, participate in National Volunteer Week (20-26 June), or simply show your own volunteers some extra love this month, know that every bit of effort to give back is a priceless investment in all of our futures.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re getting involved this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:

info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

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1278 days ago

Birkdale Primary Safe School Streets Trial on Birkdale Road/Salisbury Road

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

For the next few months, Auckland Transport will be trialling temporary measures around Birkdale Primary School designed to reduce vehicle speeds.
The changes include a simplified road layout, kerb build-outs to slow traffic, and artwork to signal that this is a school area and slow speeds/extra … View more
For the next few months, Auckland Transport will be trialling temporary measures around Birkdale Primary School designed to reduce vehicle speeds.
The changes include a simplified road layout, kerb build-outs to slow traffic, and artwork to signal that this is a school area and slow speeds/extra care is needed. These changes have been developed in consultation with the Birkdale Primary School.

Recently a number of residents presented to the Kaipatiki Local Board with concerns about various aspects of the proposal. In response, Auckland Transport has made a couple of minor changes to the design, although I'm aware that there are still concerns from residents. Auckland Transport will be responding during the trial to make design changes on-the-fly if needed.

CONSTRUCTION:
The changes will be constructed overnight (7pm to 6pm) from Monday 31 May to Thursday 3 June. During the construction period, there may be machinery noise, restrictions on parking, and traffic control in place.

TRIAL:
The changes apply to Birkdale Road and Salisbury Road, and also the intersections with Stott Avenue and Bishopgate Street:

* School zone markings and new speed bumps will alert drivers that they are entering a slow speed area.
* Drop-off and pick-up zones outside school gates in the vicinity of 126-128 Birkdale Road and 3-5 Salisbury Road, indicated by a purple painted kerb and signage. These zones will operate from 8.00am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 3.30pm. During these times, parking will not be available as the intention is for parents to pull in to safely pick-up or drop-off children to school.
* Kerb build-outs along Birkdale Road and Salisbury Road to reduce lane width to slow down vehicle speeds around the school and to prevent illegal parking.
* Street art within kerb build-outs and on the footpath with a specific theme chosen by Birkdale Primary School. This will complement the overall design scheme for the area by creating a clearly visible, vibrant and safe school zone.

For more information and to give feedback on the trial: akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

1275 days ago

This weeks entertainment at the Birkenhead RSA!!!

Birkenhead RSA

Congratulations to the 4 winners of last Fridays Members Draw!

This Friday we have Rangi & Judy playing and on Saturday night, Second Innings.

The Members draw is back at $200.00 for this Friday.

1275 days ago

Here they are! New roses of 2021: which one(s) are you getting?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Pink, red, yellow, climbing, rambling, oh so beautiful they are. New Zealand's rose breeders and specialist nurseries have such a treat for you. Pictured here is 'My Sweetheart' from Matthews Nurseries, and there's lots more. Sit back and enjoy.

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1275 days ago

House remodelled for three generations works a treat

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Living in an award-winning home purpose-built for three generations means this Auckland family is never on top of one other.

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1276 days ago

Work from home rental wanted

Carl from Glenfield

Hi Neighbor's, I have a picture framing business in Glenfield and my lease ends in August, also I want to move from my house in Albany where Im currently renting and move to Birkenhead (my son attends Birkenhead Primary) or surrounding areas so basically Im looking for a 2/4 bed house with … View moreHi Neighbor's, I have a picture framing business in Glenfield and my lease ends in August, also I want to move from my house in Albany where Im currently renting and move to Birkenhead (my son attends Birkenhead Primary) or surrounding areas so basically Im looking for a 2/4 bed house with double internal garage with a rumpus or office space that would allow me to set up and work from home. I have lived in my current address for 3 to 4 years and have leased my workshop for over 6 years so have good references.
Thanks

1276 days ago

Auckland Emergency Management Emergency Scenario Exercise for the local Community

Training and Communications Coordinator from

Join Auckland Emergency Management as they take you through a scenario exercise of a storm hitting Devonport Takapuna.

Thursday 3 June, signing in from 6.00pm to 6.30pm. Session starts 6.30pm - 8.30pm.

VENUE: Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Road, Takapuna (St Anne's Room).

Join Auckland … View more
Join Auckland Emergency Management as they take you through a scenario exercise of a storm hitting Devonport Takapuna.

Thursday 3 June, signing in from 6.00pm to 6.30pm. Session starts 6.30pm - 8.30pm.

VENUE: Mary Thomas Centre, 3 Gibbons Road, Takapuna (St Anne's Room).

Join Auckland Emergency Management as we take you through a scenario exercise of a storm hitting Devonport Takapuna. This is an interactive desktop exercise that will enable you to test your own emergency preparedness and if you are able to reach out and support and help others who may be less able to cope during any emergency. Open to all – bring your family and neighbours!

To register go through this link here ancad.org.nz...
For further information email simon@ancad.org.nz or call us at ANCAD on our new free calling phone number 0800 426 223.

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1276 days ago

Have you tasted these sweet, New Zealand-grown pineapples?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

It's taken seven years, but it was worth the wait. Have you tried them?

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1277 days ago

Dinghy of missing Auckland man found, no trace of 73-year-old

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, The boat of a man, 73, who has been missing from Waiheke Island, in Auckland, for a week has been found.

A police spokeswoman said there is still no sign of Erno Bedo, who was last seen on Sunday, May 23, at Oneroa Bay.

Bedo lives on a boat, called Holly, which is still moored… View more
Kia ora neighbours, The boat of a man, 73, who has been missing from Waiheke Island, in Auckland, for a week has been found.

A police spokeswoman said there is still no sign of Erno Bedo, who was last seen on Sunday, May 23, at Oneroa Bay.

Bedo lives on a boat, called Holly, which is still moored in Oneroa Bay. The dinghy (tender) was found by police on Sunday morning.

The tender 'Holly' was spotted by members of the public on the east side of Motutapu Island around 9:15am, and was recovered by officers from the Police Maritime Unit.

Anyone with information on Bedo can contact police on 105 and quote file number 210528/2026.

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1276 days ago

How to Recycle Soft Plastics

The Team from Auckland Council

Soft plastics are NOT accepted in your kerbside recycling bin. Learn what you need to do with them. Always remember when recycling if in doubt, leave it out.

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1278 days ago

HOONS ON QUEEN

Kenneth from Northcote Point

11pm Saturday night i hear a vehicle revving, speeding and doing handbrake skids down Queen Street, onto Belle Vue and round the block twice before BANG!!!! I wnet for a walk to Richmond Ave to find a souped up four wheel drive rammed into the side of several parked cars.
My point is, Queen Street… View more
11pm Saturday night i hear a vehicle revving, speeding and doing handbrake skids down Queen Street, onto Belle Vue and round the block twice before BANG!!!! I wnet for a walk to Richmond Ave to find a souped up four wheel drive rammed into the side of several parked cars.
My point is, Queen Street has become a "racetrack" between Stafford Road and Onewa Road for people coming from the city high on alcohol and drugs using it as a "shortcut" to Onewa Road, not to mention the commuter traffic thinking it's a shortcut to!!! Maritme Parade has an OVERABUNDANCE of speed bumps...when is Queen Street, between Stafford Road and Onewa road going to get some to stop these bloody hoons!

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