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Hi Auckland,
Auckland has topped the global rankings of liveability, rising 11 places to take the top spot.
The survey, commissioned by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), gives mathematical weight to such a claim. New Zealand's world-leading response to the spread of Covid-19 has … View moreHi Auckland,
Auckland has topped the global rankings of liveability, rising 11 places to take the top spot.
The survey, commissioned by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), gives mathematical weight to such a claim. New Zealand's world-leading response to the spread of Covid-19 has been cited as one of the leading factors in the significant jump in rankings.
The EIU's index rates the living conditions and comprises 30 factors grouped into five categories: stability, health care, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.
Read more about Aucklanders' views here.
Does Auckland deserve the rank? Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community paper.
The Block NZ is back on our screens on Monday, but let's hope there are no more silly decor challenges and over-the-top reserves.
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Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly… View moreOur pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.
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Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want.
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Kia ora Neighbours, An auction of royal tour press photos taken by Stuff's predecessor companies is a curious new episode in the strange tale of millions of Australasian press photos. Read the story below:
$5 Firewood next pick-up:
Sunday 13/6/21 @ 1pm - 2pm outside Glen Eden Intermediate School.
Please confirm how many bags you would like to pick up so that we have enough bags on the trailer.
Email 5dollarfirewood@gmail.com or go to the following Facebook Marketplace link to place your order:
… View more$5 Firewood next pick-up:
Sunday 13/6/21 @ 1pm - 2pm outside Glen Eden Intermediate School.
Please confirm how many bags you would like to pick up so that we have enough bags on the trailer.
Email 5dollarfirewood@gmail.com or go to the following Facebook Marketplace link to place your order:
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Dear Neighbors,
Wanted a fridge freezer in working condition for a needy family trying hard to make it.
It does not have to be a large fridge but one in working condition and I am prepared to pay a reasonable amount to donate it to them.
Please leave a message for me Keith on 09 828 9785 or … View moreDear Neighbors,
Wanted a fridge freezer in working condition for a needy family trying hard to make it.
It does not have to be a large fridge but one in working condition and I am prepared to pay a reasonable amount to donate it to them.
Please leave a message for me Keith on 09 828 9785 or send a text or call 0275 828 978.
Thank You for your Generosity in Advance,
Kind Regards,
Keith Coelho
Come along to our Apple iPhone meeting 1.30pm at Te Tuhi Art Centre, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga, Monday 14th June. Our 1 hour presentation is about iPhones: range of topics to be covered - using airdrop; battery life; syncing music; transferring data from old to new phone & more. This is … View moreCome along to our Apple iPhone meeting 1.30pm at Te Tuhi Art Centre, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga, Monday 14th June. Our 1 hour presentation is about iPhones: range of topics to be covered - using airdrop; battery life; syncing music; transferring data from old to new phone & more. This is free meeting. Phone Janet 021 2148386.
A vintage print can make a great welcome sign for your home entrance way by simply adding some hand painted letters in your choice of Resene colours!
Find out how to create your own.
Hardly worn shoes. Having a clear out. Must go today. All size 9.
9/10 condition.
Lacoste $50
Converse slip on $20
Heels $15
Mustard converse $40
Harly worn. Need them gone asap today. Having shoe clear out. All size 9.
Lacoste $50
Converse slip on $20
Heels $15
Mustard converse $40
Dear Neighbors,
I am looking for a fridge freezer for a needy family does not have to be a big one but in working condition. I am prepared to pay a reasonable amount to donate it to this struggling family who are trying hard by working and sending their children to school.
Please text or call … View moreDear Neighbors,
I am looking for a fridge freezer for a needy family does not have to be a big one but in working condition. I am prepared to pay a reasonable amount to donate it to this struggling family who are trying hard by working and sending their children to school.
Please text or call me Keith, on 0275 828 978 or leave a message on tel 09 828 9785.
Thank You for your generosity in advance.
Kind Regards,
Keith Coelho
Covid-19 has shaken up the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) annual ranking of most liveable cities, propelling Auckland to first place. New Zealand's most-populous city, home to 1.7 million Kiwis, beat out major cosmopolitan centres such as Tokyo and Vienna, the champion of the last … View moreCovid-19 has shaken up the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) annual ranking of most liveable cities, propelling Auckland to first place. New Zealand's most-populous city, home to 1.7 million Kiwis, beat out major cosmopolitan centres such as Tokyo and Vienna, the champion of the last poll in 2019. Wellington also rocketed up the list, with "The Coolest Little Capital in the World" sitting at number four on the list, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
So what does Auckland have that the rest don't?
As it turns out, the question answered by the poll is what doesn't it have?
The answer: Covid.
Other cities saw their ratings tumble as the effect of the pandemic dramatically curtailed the quality of life for their residents. Lockdowns imposed around the world lowered cities' scores in the survey's "culture and environment" category. For example, Vienna crashed out of the top 10 entirely, coming in 12th as New Zealand, Australia and Japan cities fared best. The Austrian capital had led the list since 2018 and for years ran neck and neck with Melbourne at the top of the survey of 140 urban centres. Lockdowns imposed around the world lowered cities' scores in the survey's "culture and environment" category. The four other categories are stability, healthcare, education and infrastructure. New Zealand's elimination of Covid-19 within its borders through lockdown measures helped by its geographic isolation, however, gave its cities a big boost. "New Zealand's tough lockdown allowed their society to reopen and enabled citizens of cities like Auckland and Wellington to enjoy a lifestyle that looked similar to pre-pandemic life," the EIU said in a statement. The EIU generally does not make the full rankings public. The last time Auckland was in the top 10 was in 2017, when it came eighth, a position Melbourne shared with Geneva this year. Vienna fell to 12th. Illustrating New Zealand's advantage this year, Wellington came fourth behind Osaka, which rose two spots to second place, and Adelaide, which leapfrogged its compatriots Sydney and Melbourne to third place from 10th. "The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on global liveability," the EIU said. "Cities across the world are now much less liveable than they were before the pandemic began, and we've seen that regions such as Europe have been hit particularly hard." The European Union struggled to get its vaccination campaign off the ground and many member states, including Austria, imposed more lockdowns than they had hoped to, hurting their cities' scores in the measure of 'culture and environment'. The four other categories assessed are stability, healthcare, education and infrastructure. So Aucklanders, next time you're sitting in traffic, waiting for a bus that never turns up or dodging window washers at intersections, remember that you don't have it so bad.
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