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Hi Aucklanders. Today marks the start of the Auckland Festival of Photography, with exhibitions being held at galleries around the region. Anyone with access to a camera, including phone cameras, has the opportunity to take part in the festival with the Nikon Auckland Photo Day competition. Just … View moreHi Aucklanders. Today marks the start of the Auckland Festival of Photography, with exhibitions being held at galleries around the region. Anyone with access to a camera, including phone cameras, has the opportunity to take part in the festival with the Nikon Auckland Photo Day competition. Just take a photo at any time on June 8 that showcases your slice of Auckland. The photo can be anything you want, including snaps of friends and family. All entries will be stored in a unique archive that currently has over 15,000 photos dating back to 2004. An exhibition of last year's top 30 entries is on display at the waterfront of Te Wero Island.
[Photo credit: 'Queens Street' by Murray Cammick, on display at Black Asterisk.]
Hi neighbours. From July, water and wastewater prices are going up in Auckland. For an average three-person household, the price hike will increase the water and wastewater charges by $2.30 a month. How will the rise in prices affect you? What do you think the additional money you have to fork out … View moreHi neighbours. From July, water and wastewater prices are going up in Auckland. For an average three-person household, the price hike will increase the water and wastewater charges by $2.30 a month. How will the rise in prices affect you? What do you think the additional money you have to fork out would be better spent on?
(Put NFP in your post if it is not for publication).
Looking for talented musicians for a contemporary chamber music band.
Think Portishead meets Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
You may have done music to a reasonably good level at college or Uni but now in a 9-5 job and want an outlet for your inner Amadeus.
Practices and performances will generally… View moreLooking for talented musicians for a contemporary chamber music band.
Think Portishead meets Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
You may have done music to a reasonably good level at college or Uni but now in a 9-5 job and want an outlet for your inner Amadeus.
Practices and performances will generally be central Auckland locale.
The aim is to have fun, be expressive and maybe make a little bit of coin to cover expenses.
contact Gav to discuss 0221883844 gav.hyde@gmail.com
Singers, Strings, Wind, Brass, Basso Continuo, Percussion, Baroque, Classical, Contemporary, Pop, reimagined.
Area: Auckland
Valid: 8:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Northeast gales gusting 100 km/h in exposed places.
Changes: The Watch for northeast winds has now been upgraded to a Warning. However between 9pm Wednesday and 6am Thursday, west to southwest winds are expected to rise to gale and may … View moreArea: Auckland
Valid: 8:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Northeast gales gusting 100 km/h in exposed places.
Changes: The Watch for northeast winds has now been upgraded to a Warning. However between 9pm Wednesday and 6am Thursday, west to southwest winds are expected to rise to gale and may approach severe gale in exposed places and a Watch is in force.
Rain accumulation may approach short duration Warning criteria in some places. Localised downpours and squally thunderstorms are possible.
Area: Northland
Valid: 6 hours from 6:00am to 12:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Rain accumulation may approach short duration Warning criteria in some places. Localised downpours and squally thunderstorms are possible.
Read more here.
Kiwis love their Suzukis and Suzuki love making it affordable to own a new one. We’ve cut the prices on these amazing cars, starting from $16,990+orc:
Save $2000 on the funky Ignis super-compact SUV.
Save $2,000 on the stylish Baleno with outstanding fuel economy.
Save $2,000 on the … View moreKiwis love their Suzukis and Suzuki love making it affordable to own a new one. We’ve cut the prices on these amazing cars, starting from $16,990+orc:
Save $2000 on the funky Ignis super-compact SUV.
Save $2,000 on the stylish Baleno with outstanding fuel economy.
Save $2,000 on the roomy S-Cross with 5-star safety and all the technology you’ll need.
Plus all new Suzukis come with a 5-year warranty and roadside assistance package. Conditions apply.
Find a Suzuki dealer near you today. Find out why for the fourth year Suzuki has been rated No.1 in the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction Survey.
The Women of Influence Speaker Series is an opportunity for people all over New Zealand, who aspire to make a significant contribution to their community, to fully realise their own potential by learning from some outstanding leaders who have done just that.
Hi Neighbours!
The June edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.
In this issue we find out what is in the budget for older New Zealanders.
We also find out more about Enduring Power of Attorney and why you need one. … View moreHi Neighbours!
The June edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.
In this issue we find out what is in the budget for older New Zealanders.
We also find out more about Enduring Power of Attorney and why you need one. We also have special discounts on setting up an EPA for SuperGold Card holders.
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Research has shown one in five Kiwis that own a gym membership have more than one. If you have multiple gym or fitness studio membership, vote and comment below about why you have own more than one.
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 moreThis 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 (16-22 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 posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZgetinvolved
Winter has officially arrived so it is time to get your FREE battery check at your local Beaurepaires to ensure you don't get left out in the cold with a flat battery.
Book your FREE battery check online now!
Beaurepaires also stock a wide range of Exide batteries to suit your needs!
The St Mary's College "Meet the Makers" fundraiser will be held at the school on Saturday 10 August from 7-11pm. This is a fantastic night where guests sample the best wine, beer and food while enjoying auctions, raffles and a live DJ. We will also be joined by special guest MC,Kate … View moreThe St Mary's College "Meet the Makers" fundraiser will be held at the school on Saturday 10 August from 7-11pm. This is a fantastic night where guests sample the best wine, beer and food while enjoying auctions, raffles and a live DJ. We will also be joined by special guest MC,Kate Rodger.
We have amazing wineries and food exhibitors joining us in 2019, please check out the event site to see who is coming this year. For more info or to donate auction items or volunteer please email Jacob at - jsheehan@stmaryak.school.nz or visit our site for tickets.
Does your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service?
Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online. Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.
Your local … View moreDoes your Fisher & Paykel appliance need a service?
Book direct into the technicians schedule, it’s quick and easy online. Then track your qualified technician online for up to the minute information on their arrival time, so you don’t have to sit around waiting.
Your local qualified technicians use only genuine Fisher & Paykel parts, and provide a 12-month warranty on all repairs. Competitively priced from $99 (incl GST).
The Art of Change is a necessary skill that sets Temporary professionals apart from those working in permanent roles (though these roles are never 'given'). This acceptance of change, chosen by Temporaries, may be necessary to up-skill for a work assignment, or to enhance a personal … View moreThe Art of Change is a necessary skill that sets Temporary professionals apart from those working in permanent roles (though these roles are never 'given'). This acceptance of change, chosen by Temporaries, may be necessary to up-skill for a work assignment, or to enhance a personal ambition.
"I tend to gravitate toward people who are a bit more eccentric and creative and artistic in some ways. … creative people together to create some great work, even to share points of view on a new direction". Mark Parker
The mindset of change is learnt through experience. A little like beginning to skateboard, then going on to balance on a surfboard. Different surfaces require different approaches although require a skilled balance. Temping equips you with the tools to ride the waves of change. Personal experience has taught me that you get to find your feet no matter what surface you are given to perform on. One such example I can offer, is when working for a Media company in the early 90’s, I applied for a Temporary role of CSR. My application was received, and I was contacted directly by the CEO in charge then. Rather than employing me as a Temporary, she offered me a fulltime role in the QA department. The CEO’s outlook was a little different to others I had come to work with in NZ, and so was her pro-active approach to growth. Under her guidance I gained valuable insight into all the departments, studying their current levels of productivity and with the Team, suggesting where improvements for both the company, and its employees be made. During this time, there was a change in the company’s CEO, and a new change of focus. The small Team in QA (who had all previously Temped) set their focus quickly on the new direction as instructed. Not long after this change, a new CEO was appointed and again, the role of QA changed. Change, Focus, Direction. In this period of growth, the direction of the sales team also changed. I was appointed the position of Direct Sales Administrator and quickly mentored the Reps through example. Door knocking, cold calling and retention. A first for me, and a new addition to my bow. This new Team were never given impossible targets, rather shown a new resilience to negative responses. Do not take criticism in business personally unless it is aimed at your shoes. Then go back in a new pair of shoes, with a couple of extra changes in your bag. No matter if you knock on a door, speak on a phone or text in a message, the surface of your chosen contact should still be fluid in the direction of your communication. I became interested in exploring communication through symbols (I had studied shorthand at school) and so I began to study Japanese calligraphy after work. This took me in my new direction and within a year I was offered a role as an ESOL teacher in Japan. I returned to NZ 18 months later with a change of career direction. I met with the CEO of my old job, and explained to him that I was to pursue work and personal experiences through Temping. He left the meeting without me but kept the door open should I return.
"No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit". Helen Keller
Again I am reminded of my lessons learnt through sport. One cannot gain the competitive advantage if they remain winning in the same race.
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