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A hanging shelf is an elegant alternative to a night stand, perfect for keeping books, journals, and even your alarm clock close at hand when you head to bed at night.
Paint in your favourite Resene colour to add a bright spot to your day. Make the most of this weekend with this … View moreA hanging shelf is an elegant alternative to a night stand, perfect for keeping books, journals, and even your alarm clock close at hand when you head to bed at night.
Paint in your favourite Resene colour to add a bright spot to your day. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
Proudly a part of Auckland’s Matariki Festival, The New Zealand Dance Company presents its premiere season of Matariki for Tamariki by Sean MacDonald at the Bruce Mason Centre 12-13 July & Māngere Arts Centre from 19-20 July.
Journeying through the story of the nine whetū (stars) of the… View moreProudly a part of Auckland’s Matariki Festival, The New Zealand Dance Company presents its premiere season of Matariki for Tamariki by Sean MacDonald at the Bruce Mason Centre 12-13 July & Māngere Arts Centre from 19-20 July.
Journeying through the story of the nine whetū (stars) of the Matariki cluster, Matariki for Tamariki is a celestial celebration for the whole whānau. Through majestic choreography, spectacular music, and evocative design, the curious adventurers onstage plant the seeds of new beginnings for hope of the future ahead.
Join the Company for a magical performance that will leave kids & “kidaults” alike filled with joy & gratitude for the whenua (land) we call home.
Knives with swastika emblems are among a range of Nazi paraphernalia on sale at Auckland antique sho…
Two more Aucklanders have come down with measles, bringing the total number in the region to 157. …
Hi All,
There is a great opportunity for you to get and stay fit with this fun filled exercise to Bollywood music at a fraction of the cost. See the attached Flyer
When: Every Saturday at 9 am for one hour
Where: New Lynn Community Center, 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn,
Cost : $ 5 per session or $30 … View moreHi All,
There is a great opportunity for you to get and stay fit with this fun filled exercise to Bollywood music at a fraction of the cost. See the attached Flyer
When: Every Saturday at 9 am for one hour
Where: New Lynn Community Center, 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn,
Cost : $ 5 per session or $30 for 10 sessions
Please bring a bottle of water and a towel
First session absolutely free. Please come and give us a try and I bet you that you will want more of it. Bring along friends and family. Hope to see you there
If you need more information please contact any one of us on the flyer.
New Session bring from Saturday 6th July 2019
Those who have attended our class in the past can you please post your comments/recommend us
Here are some samples of our exercise
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Detective Sergeant Kevin Blackman from the Auckland City Financial Crime Unit, says Police have received a significant number of reports of people falling victim to a phone scam, which involves callers claiming to be from Spark and/or Police before convincing victims to withdraw or to transfer tens… View moreDetective Sergeant Kevin Blackman from the Auckland City Financial Crime Unit, says Police have received a significant number of reports of people falling victim to a phone scam, which involves callers claiming to be from Spark and/or Police before convincing victims to withdraw or to transfer tens of thousands of dollars from their bank accounts. Last month, Police investigating the scam reports were able to intercept two separate packages in Auckland containing a total of $25,000. The two victims, one of whom was an 84-year-old woman, were identified and had their intercepted money returned by Police. Further enquiries revealed that both victims had poster further packages containing substantial amounts of money, which is yet to be recovered. Detective Sergeant Blackman says these examples are just two of the many victims of this phone scam across New Zealand. Police say there is a clear pattern of how innocent members of the public are falling victim to this scam and being tricked into posting large sums of money to various domestic and overseas addresses. “The victims in these matters are almost always contacted initially on their landline phones. “The caller typically claims they are from Spark, claiming there is a security or internet issue with their computer or router. “At some point in the conservation, the victims are usually told they are the subject of identity theft/fraud through their emails and told they are being transferred to a member of the “Police Cyber Crime Unit”, where they are spoken to by a person claiming to be a police officer. “The victim is then told that Police need their assistance to set up a “trap to catch the criminals”. They are convinced to withdraw large sums of money – often in the area of $10,000 - $15,000 – and given an address to post the money to or bank account to transfer it to. “The victims are often called repeatedly by the person claiming to be a police officer and talked into sending further large sums of money as part of the “trap”. “We are aware of victims being asked to send money to different addresses in Auckland, as well as overseas locations including Spain, Japan and Australia. “By the time some people realise they have been scammed, they have lost tens of thousands of dollars, which has likely made its way overseas making it very difficult to be recovered,” says Detective Sergeant Blackman. Police have received reports from some banks which indicate that there has been potentially hundreds of victims over the past few months across New Zealand.
“Not every case has been reported to Police so we are unable to confirm how much money has been sent to the scammers, but it is easily in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.” Detective Sergeant Blackman say many of the victims are vulnerable, older members of our community who are less technologically-minded and therefore more likely to believe claims they’ve fallen victim to computer hacking or identity fraud. “It’s imperative that you warn your family and friends. Have conversations with your parents and grandparents, inform your elderly or vulnerable neighbours and ensure that everyone is aware of this scam. “Never give your personal details over the phone to a stranger. If you think a call may be suspicious, hang up immediately and do not engage with the caller. “A Police officer will never ask for your bank details over the phone or ask you to transfer money. If you receive a call of this nature, hang up immediately.”The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) warns that consumers should be suspicious of any unsolicited calls from telecommunications companies. “Telecommunications providers will never ring you and ask for personal details like your credit card details, bank account number or request access to your computer or laptop without you knowing why. They will also never ring unexpectedly and tell you that there is a virus or security issue with your computer,” said Geoff Thorn, CEO of the TCF.“If you do have some concerns about a call, ring the company back on their publicly listed number, not the number they called you from, and alert them to the call you have just received. They will let you know if it was a legitimate call.“We know that scammers can be persuasive, but if something seems to be unusual or completely out of the blue, then you should hang up.”
Fraud Education Manager for the Commission for Financial Capability, Bronwyn Groot, says the organisation fully supports this public warning.“We have heard of increasing numbers of fake ‘spark/telco’ scams and the result of falling for this scam are devastating.“We urge the public to report any incidents of this scam to the Police, their financial institutions and their telecommunications provider,” says Bronwyn Groot. Police believe the scammers operate overseas but understand people in New Zealand may be assisting with sending the packages of money offshore. Police want to hear from anyone who has information about this illegal activity. “If you are asked to receive money from a stranger, you are likely to be engaging in money laundering and could face prosecution,” says Detective Sergeant Blackman.“There is no legitimate reason for a stranger to need to put money into your account. If you are ever asked, do not accept any money and contact Police.” Anyone who believes they are a victim of a scam is advised to contact Police immediately. Anyone with information can contact Detective Sergeant Kevin Blackman by phoning 09 302 6400.
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This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.
There’s many ways to take … View moreThis month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.
There’s many ways to take part! From hosting a multicultural potluck where each attendee brings a dish from a country of their choice to coordinating a fundraiser that benefits refugees or our elderly there are thousands of ways big and small to make our households, neighbourhoods, schools and businesses even more inclusive. It could even be as simple as learning from a neighbour how to say ‘hello’ in their native language or ensuring local footpaths are accessible!
Don’t forget this month also coincides with Women’s Refugee Awareness Month and International Day of Friendship on July 30th - a United Nations day that promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures.
Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re making your community more inclusive this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZinclusivecommunities
Hi Neighbours,
Love long showers? We have some bad news.
Aucklanders are being urged to conserve water after the city experienced one of the driest January to June periods on record.
To read more, about the shortage and comment from Watercare then click here.
An Auckland councillor says one death is one too many and wants e-scooters removed until the outcome of a coroner's investigation into the death of a man riding a Lime on Fanshaw St on Monday night.
A woman has been hospitalised after she was hit by someone riding a Lime on the same street on… View moreAn Auckland councillor says one death is one too many and wants e-scooters removed until the outcome of a coroner's investigation into the death of a man riding a Lime on Fanshaw St on Monday night.
A woman has been hospitalised after she was hit by someone riding a Lime on the same street on Tuesday morning.
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Foodography, the art of food and photography come together during the Elemental AKL 2019 festival at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine on Friday 26 July 2019.
Now in its third year, this year the foodography dinner has a kiwi cuisine theme and includes five unique New Zealand courses. … View moreFoodography, the art of food and photography come together during the Elemental AKL 2019 festival at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine on Friday 26 July 2019.
Now in its third year, this year the foodography dinner has a kiwi cuisine theme and includes five unique New Zealand courses. Foodography participants work in pairs, around five different food concepts and have 20 minutes to style each of their dishes, photograph and share the results on social media.
“Food blogging and food photography is an ever-growing trend,” says Celia Hay, director of the New Zealand School of Food and Wine. “Just as we share holiday snaps of travel destinations, sharing your photos of your latest culinary adventure reflects what you are eating and where you are eating it”.
The evening starts with a foodographers briefing and advice on how to curate and capture those defining food moments. Phone-photo techniques, lighting and food styling tips will be shared by guest chefs and local food bloggers.
So, what’s on the menu? “Given the kiwi influence, we want to put New Zealand ingredients on show and celebrate our culinary heritage. You will find some local seafood, lamb, a meringue - but not a pavlova - and a play on an old ANZAC favourite. The components of each dish have been designed to inspire a new generation of kiwi classics,” says Hay.
The foodography dinner is a team challenge so bring a friend along. The upside is that once styled, snapped and shared, you get to eat your work of art.
“We all know of someone who has shared a dining experience image. It’s the inner foodie getting a little creative with their smart phone. And there’s a prize for the best photo. It’s a fun night out, where you get to experience and learn something new,” says Hay.
For more information;
Celia Hay
Director, New Zealand School of Food & Wine
e: celia@foodandwine.co.nz
m: 021 981 947
For more information about the New Zealand School of Food & Wine visit
event.foodandwine.co.nz...
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