Grafton, Auckland

1478 days ago

Eden Terrace shops to receive support curbing pollution

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

A new programme will help educate Eden Terrace businesses about their impact on local waterways.

The Industrial Pollution Prevention Programme, funded by the Waitematā Local Board, will advise businesses in the suburb on improved practices to reduce the risk of waterway pollution.

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A new programme will help educate Eden Terrace businesses about their impact on local waterways.

The Industrial Pollution Prevention Programme, funded by the Waitematā Local Board, will advise businesses in the suburb on improved practices to reduce the risk of waterway pollution.

Eden Terrace hosts a variety of businesses including retail shops and fitness centres; but the programme will have a particular focus on hospitality and industrial businesses in the area.

Staff from Auckland Council will visit the businesses to discuss potential issues around waterway pollution and to provide waste minimisation advice and spill training.

If changes to business practice are identified to improve waterway protection, recommendations will be developed for the business followed by a check-in to see how they are doing.

Local board chair Richard Northey said the ultimate vision of the programme is for healthy, thriving freshwater systems.

“If we can support local businesses to be aware of, and to mitigate, their impact on waterways, we’ll go a long way towards protecting our freshwater and improving aquatic ecosystems,” he said.

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1478 days ago

Grey Lynn Park launches ‘no mow’ initiative to boost biodiversity

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

A ‘no mow’ pilot at Grey Lynn Park is being funded by the Waitematā Local Board to improve biodiversity outcomes.

Local residents have championed the project and are working alongside Auckland Council to manage the pilot areas on the park’s grassy slopes visible from Williamson Avenue.

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A ‘no mow’ pilot at Grey Lynn Park is being funded by the Waitematā Local Board to improve biodiversity outcomes.

Local residents have championed the project and are working alongside Auckland Council to manage the pilot areas on the park’s grassy slopes visible from Williamson Avenue.

Board chair Richard Northey said the local board are pleased to fund the pilot which supports one of their key priorities, environmental protection and enhancement.

“We look forward to seeing the pilot areas in the park return to wilderness, providing richer habitat for birds, bees and other insects,” he said.

Local resident Wendy Grey said she’s thankful to the local board for providing funding and support for the project.

“A long-term planting plan is being worked on and signage will explain the purpose and benefits of the no mow pilot,” she said.

The Wild Initiative are hoping that by not mowing the pilot areas in the park, soils will regenerate, restoring a healthy ecosystem.

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1478 days ago

Beginners guide to setting up your food business from home

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

DO YOU HAVE A DREAM TO OPEN YOUR OWN FOOD BUSINESS?

People go into business for a variety of reasons. Some want to provide employment for themselves, while others are motivated by the challenge of being their own boss. The hospitality industry is an attractive investment as it can have … View more
DO YOU HAVE A DREAM TO OPEN YOUR OWN FOOD BUSINESS?

People go into business for a variety of reasons. Some want to provide employment for themselves, while others are motivated by the challenge of being their own boss. The hospitality industry is an attractive investment as it can have comparatively low start-up costs. It is also enticing because eating and drinking is something that we do every day and therefore it makes everyone an expert!

Some essential characteristics
- A genuine desire to make people feel welcome
- Being good company with a generous and giving nature
- Relentless attention to detail.
- Being knowledgeable, curious and enthusiastic about your product
- A willingness to anticipate customers’ needs

Course Outline
This course looks at how to turn your dream into reality and understand better, how to work methodically through the requirements.
We look at key information regarding the setup of a kitchen in your home.
Starting with important information from Auckland Council, or your local council and working through the approval process.
We will talk about
Food control plans
Farmer's markets, night markets
Small activations
Pop-ups

1478 days ago

2020 Season now Concluded

Gus Fepuleai from Richmond Rovers Rugby League & Sports Club

Hi everyone, since the latest Government Announcement of Restrictions to 2.5 level, the ARL have decided that for the safety and well being of all our players, supporters and members, they have decided to cancel the rest of the competitions, it is very sad but completely out of our Control. On … View moreHi everyone, since the latest Government Announcement of Restrictions to 2.5 level, the ARL have decided that for the safety and well being of all our players, supporters and members, they have decided to cancel the rest of the competitions, it is very sad but completely out of our Control. On behalf of our Richmond Rovers Rugby League club we would like to thank all our players, volunteers, Coaches and Managers and especially our staunch supporters for all their contributions to make this club the greatest club of all till 2021 Have a great Christmas and a much better 2021. Thank you all. Gus Fepuleai

1478 days ago

Quiz Night This Thursday 6:30pm PH 09-218-5554

Sang from Eden Bistro

Quiz Night this Thursday from 6:30 pm.
Come on down with your team and enjoy great specials on food and drinks. Also, great prizes on offer.
Quiz Night Food Specials
ALL PIZZAS $15
ALL BURGERS WITH CHIPS $15
HALF PRICE GRILLED OR STEAMED MUSSELS $9.25
STEAK & CHIPS $18.5
FISH & CHIPS … View more
Quiz Night this Thursday from 6:30 pm.
Come on down with your team and enjoy great specials on food and drinks. Also, great prizes on offer.
Quiz Night Food Specials
ALL PIZZAS $15
ALL BURGERS WITH CHIPS $15
HALF PRICE GRILLED OR STEAMED MUSSELS $9.25
STEAK & CHIPS $18.5
FISH & CHIPS $16.5

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1478 days ago

Have You Ever Asked "Is LPG Right For Me?"

Have you been wondering whether to make the switch from electricity to LPG? Whether it's the convenience of cooking on a gas hob or installing a gas continuous flow water heating system, Topline's team of licensed, professional gasfitters can help you decide whether it's the right … View moreHave you been wondering whether to make the switch from electricity to LPG? Whether it's the convenience of cooking on a gas hob or installing a gas continuous flow water heating system, Topline's team of licensed, professional gasfitters can help you decide whether it's the right choice for your needs. Click the Read More link for further info on using gas in your home.

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1478 days ago

Potential Choking Hazard Found in Faulty Snorkels

Neighbourly.co.nz

A user of a snorkel product has reportedly found a piece of material detached inside, which may have lead to them choking.
The snorkel, manufactured by major water sports company arena, issued the recall which affects snorkels bought at various stores in the Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and … View more
A user of a snorkel product has reportedly found a piece of material detached inside, which may have lead to them choking.
The snorkel, manufactured by major water sports company arena, issued the recall which affects snorkels bought at various stores in the Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury and Bay of Plenty regions.

What you need to know:

- The recall affects the arena Swim Snorkel II & Swim Snorkel Pro II.

- A piece of material may become loose in the snorkel which can become a choking hazard.

- The products were sold at Swim T3 and Teamline Stores from October 2019 to April 2020.

- Fill out this survey to check whether your snorkel has been affected.

Known owners of the snorkel will be contacted by Swim T3 or Teamline.

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1492 days ago

Level 3 cooking with Social Distancing

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Mouth-watering savoury Beef cheese burgers with pickled beetroot, handmade mayo and crispy onion rings on the side.

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1479 days ago

Ponsonby Intermediate Ballot Instruction

Ponsonby Intermediate

Due to large numbers of “Out of Zone” enrolments for 2021 we regrettably will need to hold a ballot.

There are 150 places available for Out of Zone students for 2021. This may vary slightly when all In-Zone applicants are finalised for 2021. Siblings of current students and siblings of … View more
Due to large numbers of “Out of Zone” enrolments for 2021 we regrettably will need to hold a ballot.

There are 150 places available for Out of Zone students for 2021. This may vary slightly when all In-Zone applicants are finalised for 2021. Siblings of current students and siblings of former students have enrolment priority as per Ministry regulations and will be deducted from places available before going to ballot.

The ballot will be drawn under Police supervision on Tuesday 13th October 2020. Notification of ballot results will be sent by email within 5 working days after the October 13 ballot.

Unsuccessful applicants will have an indication of their order of placement on the waiting list. If parents of successful applicants decline to accept the places offered or fail to respond before Friday 30 0ctober 2020, the Board must offer the vacant places to unsuccessful applicants in the order in which their names are recorded on the waiting list.
Learn more

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1483 days ago

Coronavirus: QR code coming to public transport in Auckland

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

QR codes will be displayed on public transport in Auckland as per Government requirements from Friday.

The bar codes will be displayed at the door during boarding, and at individual seats for easy scanning.

Auckland Transport recommends customers scan this QR code to help with contract … View more
QR codes will be displayed on public transport in Auckland as per Government requirements from Friday.

The bar codes will be displayed at the door during boarding, and at individual seats for easy scanning.

Auckland Transport recommends customers scan this QR code to help with contract tracing efforts if needed.

“To help things go smoothly for everyone, please have the Ministry of Health’s NZ COVID Tracer app open and ready to scan during boarding,” a statement read.

Auckland mayor Phil Goff said following the rules wil help keep ourselves and others safe and ensure that we can move out of Alert Level 2 as soon as possible.

“Keeping track of your movements with the NZ COVID Tracer app and ensuring that you are wearing a face covering are two simple ways we can help to constrain the spread of the virus,” he said.

In addition to scanning the Ministry of Health’s QR code, AT recommends that customers also register their AT HOP card to help with contact tracing.

This will also allow AT to monitor passenger numbers and make fast adjustments to services if required due to changes in demand.

Face coverings are also mandatory on public transport, as per Government’s advice.

Auckland Transport’s COVID-19 page, which includes up to date public transport timetables, is at: at.govt.nz...

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1479 days ago

Found: Dive Gear

Beth from Grey Lynn

A bag of dive gear (wetsuit etc) has been dumped on our front lawn. Message me with description if you think it's yours.

1479 days ago

Selling clothes!

Nathalia from Auckland Central

Hello everyone!! I’m selling some clothes that I don’t use anymore, they are all in perfect condition! Sizes varies between Extra small, Small and medium. Just message me and I’ll give more info 😊 phone number if you need 0275864016

Price: $10

1482 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the government’s decision to extend Auckland‘s alert level 2.5 lockdown?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Auckland mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the decision for the city to stay at alert level 2.5 until September 14, advising Aucklanders it was crucial to “stay the course”.

Goff said the Government’s decision was the right one and asked Aucklanders to continue following the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Auckland mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the decision for the city to stay at alert level 2.5 until September 14, advising Aucklanders it was crucial to “stay the course”.

Goff said the Government’s decision was the right one and asked Aucklanders to continue following the rules so the city could return to level 1 as soon as possible.

“But it’s crucial that we stay the course. While we are all looking forward to level 1, the last thing we want is to move too early and risk a further resurgence of the virus,” he said.

“That would be the worst outcome – not only would it endanger the health and safety of Aucklanders, including some of our most vulnerable communities, it would also further damage businesses and the economy and put the gains we have made so far at risk.”

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Do you agree with the government’s decision to extend Auckland‘s alert level 2.5 lockdown?
  • 79.2% Yes
    79.2% Complete
  • 20.8% No
    20.8% Complete
1439 votes
1479 days ago

Four new cases of Covid-19, two in the community

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

There are four new cases of coronavirus in New Zealand, with two in the community.

The other two new cases are imported, and were caught in managed isolation.

Both of the community cases are linked to the Auckland August cluster – which now has 161 cases linked to it.

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Hi neighbours,

There are four new cases of coronavirus in New Zealand, with two in the community.

The other two new cases are imported, and were caught in managed isolation.

Both of the community cases are linked to the Auckland August cluster – which now has 161 cases linked to it.

The cluster is the biggest New Zealand has seen since the first outbreak of the virus.

The two imported cases are that of a male child and a woman in her 20s who both arrived from India on August 23.

They are both a close contact of separate previously reported confirmed cases.

The first of the cases linked to the cluster is a close contact of an existing case. The second is a household contact of a case linked to the Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship sub-cluster.

Both cases were already in isolation.

The Ministry of Health said 70 people linked to the cluster are in the Auckland quarantine facility – including 52 people with the virus and their household contacts.

Four people are in hospital with Covid-19 – three are stable and one is in ICU at Waikato Hospital.

Two people – Americold worker Alan Te Hiko and former Cook Island prime minister Joe Williams, died after contracting the virus late last week.

The number of active cases in New Zealand is now 118. Two community cases are considered recovered as of Monday.

The total number of people who have contracted the virus in New Zealand now stands at 1425.

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1479 days ago

Family say they've lost hope six months after disappearance of missing French teen Eloi Rolland

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

The family of missing French teenager Eloi Rolland have long held on to hope that one day their son and brother will be found.

But six months on from his disappearance in Auckland, the hope that has kept them strong has dwindled.

Without explanation, Rolland left the … View more
Hi neighbours,

The family of missing French teenager Eloi Rolland have long held on to hope that one day their son and brother will be found.

But six months on from his disappearance in Auckland, the hope that has kept them strong has dwindled.

Without explanation, Rolland left the property he had been living at with a host family in Birkenhead, on Auckland’s North Shore, on the evening of March 6.

With only a small backpack, Rolland boarded a train on platform five at Britomart train station in the CBD about 6.30am on March 7. It is not known where he spent the night.

He did not use his Auckland Transport Hop card to tag off the train when he exited in New Lynn, however AT’s CCTV cameras spotted him walking southbound down Fruitvale Rd about 7.30am.

He has not been seen or heard from since.

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