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Peter Cooke has worked in the same job for 49 years.
The 73-year-old is the longest serving staff member at Mount Eden's Community Corrections service in Auckland.
The probation officer has been recognised with a long service and good conduct award.
It all started in 1971 when Cooke joined … View morePeter Cooke has worked in the same job for 49 years.
The 73-year-old is the longest serving staff member at Mount Eden's Community Corrections service in Auckland.
The probation officer has been recognised with a long service and good conduct award.
It all started in 1971 when Cooke joined the probation service after gaining his law degree at Auckland University.
The probation service "seemed a good place to start and much more exciting than being a lawyer," he said.
"(I) stayed because I still have some of the idealism left and the criminal justice system is still an exciting place to work in."
In 1971 the Probation Service, as it was known, was a division of the Department of Justice.
This changed with the establishment of the Department of Corrections in 1996.
In Auckland, there was a main office in High St with reporting centres in the suburbs, Cooke said.
"I looked after Henderson and you were at the reporting centres at night on your own.
"In addition, probation officers collected fines and reparation as part of a special condition of probation, and a cash box with a float of money accompanied us."
Cooke was the sole charge district probation officer at Kaikohe.
He recalls travelling on his own to do home visits for most of the rural caseload.
Cooke has seen many changes over the years.
People under probation orders were now much more difficult to manage and more unpredictable, he said.
Before the 2002 Sentencing Act, there was a national Parole Board for those sentenced over 7 years Imprisonment and a District Prisons Board for each prison deciding release for those serving under 7 year sentences, Cooke said.
"They also decided on back end Home Detention before Home Detention became a separate sentence. "
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The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?
GREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 28th FEB
Back to Francis St..
8.30am -11.30am - set up after 6.30am.
OK Social distant maintained where possible thxs.. sanitizer on site .
Buy /Sell /exchange .. All re-cycled goods -generally no food produce /farmers market option around crn.
Note:: Gazebos … View moreGREY LYNN CAR BOOT SALE - SUNDAY 28th FEB
Back to Francis St..
8.30am -11.30am - set up after 6.30am.
OK Social distant maintained where possible thxs.. sanitizer on site .
Buy /Sell /exchange .. All re-cycled goods -generally no food produce /farmers market option around crn.
Note:: Gazebos should be no more than 2.5 metres wide (3 metres too big.Unless u have a double site.)
Bring a shower cover over winter mths.
SELLER Pack up time is 11.30 am this mth.
SELLERS SET Up Between 6.30am-8am
Re Booking, once carpark is full with paid on line bookers,
then 1st serve basis for balance after 8am.
Boot Sales on the last Sunday of Month except Dec
During our busy season, stock is offloaded, cars park in street so u can get full use of space. However if its a winters day, cars maybe left TBA on day as vendors arrive. Occasionally will allow some open deck vehicles on back wall or vans that use interior room to sell from.Tba.
Please no cars leaving carpark before 11.00am due to people walking around.
RSC Club Toilets open approx11.00am/ meanwhile Council Facility available nearby in francis street.
Coffee nearby shops/farmers market .
Normal Bookings via Grey Lynn 2030 site or find via RSC Site: or take a punt in morning show up in winter mths only.
Bookings Suzanne Kendrick
027 360 4564
When New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.
As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online … View moreWhen New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.
As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online learning. Schools such as St Peter’s in Cambridge were readily prepared for a seamless transfer between classroom and digital learning.
With each student ready to use online platforms such as Google Classroom and Hangouts, a streamlined shift was enabled as soon as the lockdown occurred.
Find out why more families are choosing St Peter’s at our Open Day on 12 March.
Gazpacho is the classic chilled soup of Spain. It combines ripe tomatoes with cucumber, red and green capsicum, Sherry vinegar and a pinch of chilli. Perfect for a hot, sunny day. Prepared by our Level 3 Foundation chefs.
A divorce court in China has ordered a man to pay his wife more than $10,000 as compensation for the housework she did during their five-year marriage, in what is believed to be a landmark legal first.
In the ruling, which effectively puts a monetary value on housework, the court ordered … View moreA divorce court in China has ordered a man to pay his wife more than $10,000 as compensation for the housework she did during their five-year marriage, in what is believed to be a landmark legal first.
In the ruling, which effectively puts a monetary value on housework, the court ordered Wang's husband, identified as Chen, to pay 50,000 yuan for neglecting his share of the domestic duties.
Such a judgment was made possible through a new civil code, which came into effect at the beginning of the year. The new provisions allow for a spouse who shoulders more responsibility in caring for children or elderly relatives, or carrying out unpaid housework, to request compensation from their partner in the event of a divorce. Both parties should negotiate the amount between them but, if they fail to agree, a court can decide for them. Interested? Read more here...
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Bring the family to the Hugh Green Group St Patrick's Parade, Saturday March 13 from midday on Queen Street.
Featuring Irish inspired floats, traditional Irish music and dance, Irish bands and lots more family-friendly entertainment.
Come join in the craic - help us turn the city a little … View moreBring the family to the Hugh Green Group St Patrick's Parade, Saturday March 13 from midday on Queen Street.
Featuring Irish inspired floats, traditional Irish music and dance, Irish bands and lots more family-friendly entertainment.
Come join in the craic - help us turn the city a little green!
Seismic strengthening at Auckland Council’s Domain Wintergarden complex will improve the buildings’ safety but will affect what’s available for viewing.
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Sole and crayfish quenelles with Sauce Nantua prepared by our Diploma Level 5 Cookery chefs This is a complex classic dish with savoury umami flavours and creative presentation by the students.
The Matariki cluster will send Aotearoa a new public holiday next year.
The actual date of Matariki will move but is expected to always fall on a Friday or Monday.
The first day off will be Friday June 24 in 2022.
Government advice suggests the new Matariki public holiday will cost businesses … View moreThe Matariki cluster will send Aotearoa a new public holiday next year.
The actual date of Matariki will move but is expected to always fall on a Friday or Monday.
The first day off will be Friday June 24 in 2022.
Government advice suggests the new Matariki public holiday will cost businesses between $377 - $448 million.
But that advice does not include any potential economic benefits from the new public holiday, set to be introduced from next year.
The estimated cost has come under fire from ACT leader David Seymour who said the public holiday amounted to a tax on business.
Seymour suggested that the Government get rid of another public holiday to make way for Matariki.
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We created Furniture Now to offer a different experience for furniture shopping - where you can order the latest on-trend furniture today, and have it in your home tomorrow without having to wait weeks and months for it to be delivered.
We have a huge range of bedroom, living, dining and lounge … View moreWe created Furniture Now to offer a different experience for furniture shopping - where you can order the latest on-trend furniture today, and have it in your home tomorrow without having to wait weeks and months for it to be delivered.
We have a huge range of bedroom, living, dining and lounge furniture which is stylish, comfortable and affordable, so you’ll always find something that suits your tastes and expresses your individuality.
Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...
Hi Neighbours,
From midnight tonight, Auckland will join the rest of the country in alert level 1.
At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want.
One new case of Covid-19 in the … View moreHi Neighbours,
From midnight tonight, Auckland will join the rest of the country in alert level 1.
At Alert Level 1, everyone can return without restriction to work, school, sports and domestic travel, and you can get together with as many people as you want.
One new case of Covid-19 in the community has been announced.
The new case is linked to the existing community cases and is already in quarantine, the Ministry of Health said on Monday.
There are six new cases in managed isolation, four of which are historical.
What were your predictions for Auckland's alert level decision?
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