Ellerslie, Auckland

1502 days ago

Tuataras enjoy improved leafy exhibit at Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

The tuatara exhibit at Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium has been upgraded with help from the Department of Conservation.

Four tuataras have settled back into the improved exhibit in time for Conservation Week, where Kiwis are encouraged to explore their backyard and engage with nature.

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The tuatara exhibit at Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium has been upgraded with help from the Department of Conservation.

Four tuataras have settled back into the improved exhibit in time for Conservation Week, where Kiwis are encouraged to explore their backyard and engage with nature.

Kelly Tarlton’s lead aquarist Felix Berghoefer said tuatara have been at the aquarium since 2016.

“They act as ambassadors for their species and help us educate visitors on the way tuatara live in New Zealand, what threats they face in the wild and how we can help support these incredible native animals,” he said.

“Tuatara were once widespread on the mainland of New Zealand. Sadly, introduced predators like rats, stoats, feral cats and possums have made it too dangerous for them now on the mainland, except in predator-free sanctuaries including some islands in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.”
 
Tuatara are endemic to New Zealand and are the last surviving species of Rhynchocephalia, an order of lizard-like reptiles that traces back to more than 200 million years ago, when dinosaurs walked the earth.

The tuatara at Kelly Tarlton’s are around 7 years old and originate from Takapourewa Island, at the northern end of the South Island.

Kelly Tarlton’s is currently closed to the public due to Alert Level 3 restrictions.

Conservation week will run from August 15 to August 23. People can explore the aquarium online through a virtual tour, accessible from the Kelly Tarlton’s website.

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1502 days ago

Locations where confirmed cases of Covid-19 have travelled

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, the Ministry of Health has announced the public places where people who have tested positive for coronavirus during the past two weeks have been to. Stuff has compiled them here.

1502 days ago

Reusable fabric masks

Salavao from Mount Wellington

Selling reusable masks
All fabric 100% cotton
Style can be seen in photos provided
3 sizes -
Small - child approx 7 to 10 yrs 11.5cm ($6)
Medium - teenager/women 13cm ($7)
Large - men 14 - 15cm ($8)
Can make bigger and smaller masks on request
Private … View more
Selling reusable masks
All fabric 100% cotton
Style can be seen in photos provided
3 sizes -
Small - child approx 7 to 10 yrs 11.5cm ($6)
Medium - teenager/women 13cm ($7)
Large - men 14 - 15cm ($8)
Can make bigger and smaller masks on request
Private message to order

Thanks 😊

Price: $8

1502 days ago

Online shopping for supplements, face masks etc..

Corriena from Remuera

Here's an online shop where you can buy your supplements like Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Magnesium etc... They are also selling packs of face masks for those that need it... This is the link to their site chiropractorauckland.co.nz...

1502 days ago

Level 3 - We Are Open

Pets in the City Mt Wellington

As Auckland has moved back into Alert Level 3, both our Mt Wellington and Wairau Park facilities will be open and operating under strict Level 3 protocols, and our Silverdale location will open on Mon 24th August. For more info , bookings and opening hours please contact our reception staff. Stay … View moreAs Auckland has moved back into Alert Level 3, both our Mt Wellington and Wairau Park facilities will be open and operating under strict Level 3 protocols, and our Silverdale location will open on Mon 24th August. For more info , bookings and opening hours please contact our reception staff. Stay safe - PITC Team

1504 days ago

What should Auckland learn from a second Covid-19 lockdown?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, As Aucklanders move through a second Covid-19 Level 3 lockdown, what do you think it teaches us about how the city should evolve ? Read the story below:

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1502 days ago

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Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.

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1503 days ago

Our address

Charlotte Penrose from Elstree Mowers 2007 Ltd

Hi everyone,
For some reason I can't reply to you're enquiries, our address is Unit 11/33 Elizabeth Knox Place St Johns. My ute is parked across the road and were down the end of the driveway. Looking forward to see you at a distance of cause. Take care Charlotte ph 5285105

1503 days ago

Councillor Simpson encourages everyone to stay local

Cathy McIntosh from Ōrākei Local Board

The Government’s decision to move Auckland to alert level 3 until 26 August after a new outbreak of the COVID-19 virus means everyone in Ōrākei once again has a role to play by staying home and staying local when they go out to shop or exercise

“We’ve done it before, and if we want to get … View more
The Government’s decision to move Auckland to alert level 3 until 26 August after a new outbreak of the COVID-19 virus means everyone in Ōrākei once again has a role to play by staying home and staying local when they go out to shop or exercise

“We’ve done it before, and if we want to get out of Level 3 as quickly as possible, we need to work together and do it again,” says Ōrākei ward Councillor Desley Simpson of the regionwide placement at Alert Level 3 to stop the spread of COVID-19.

To meet central government regulations many council facilities are now closed and amenities like playgrounds, park benches and basketball courts are off-limits during the level 3 lockdown.

"even if you can’t see a closed sign on the equipment, the fact that COVID-19 can live on a surface for up to 72 hours means that to keep you, your family and others safe, you should keep off it."

Follow the link below to read the full article.
Take care

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1506 days ago

Stray dog

Daniel from Remuera

We have found this dog, boy, huntaway cross maybe. Shore road park, remuera.

1503 days ago

Bed Bunk and Set of Drawers wanted to buy

John from Onehunga

Want to buy a set of Bunks and a
Set of Drawers for my Grand daughter .
Thank you
John 0212830964

1507 days ago

Coronavirus: Where to get tested

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

A raft of new coronavirus testing centres have opened across Auckland following the confirmation of a new community cluster in south Auckland.
Following the announcement on Tuesday night, the Northern Regional Health Co-ordination Centre recorded over 7800 Covid-19 tests on Wednesday, beating the … View more
A raft of new coronavirus testing centres have opened across Auckland following the confirmation of a new community cluster in south Auckland.
Following the announcement on Tuesday night, the Northern Regional Health Co-ordination Centre recorded over 7800 Covid-19 tests on Wednesday, beating the previous record of 6407 tests on June 23.
Anyone experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms should seek to get a free Covid-19 test at their local general practice, urgent care clinic or one of Auckland's 15 community testing centres.
Click 'read more' for a full list of testing centres, including addresses and opening hours.

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1503 days ago

Open during lockdown 3

Charlotte Penrose from Elstree Mowers 2007 Ltd

Hi everyone, while we are in lockdown 3 we will be open with contact less servicing of all you power equipment. Please ring before you come in, keep safe and take care Charlotte Ph 5285105 or text 0276013006

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