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After its yearly fare review, the cost of using most bus, train and ferry services will rise by an average of 1.9 percent. "We would like to have been in position to not increase fares in 2019. Over the past three months we have been exploring means of funding any cost gap that could be … View moreAfter its yearly fare review, the cost of using most bus, train and ferry services will rise by an average of 1.9 percent. "We would like to have been in position to not increase fares in 2019. Over the past three months we have been exploring means of funding any cost gap that could be created by not increasing fares," AT CEO Shane Ellison says.
"Unfortunately, a small fare increase is needed as any additional revenue generated by new growth resulting from holding fares at current levels is insufficient to meet the costs of providing public transport services without further funding being available." Public transport is paid for through passenger fares and subsidies from Auckland Council and NZ Transport Agency, and AT says costs increase as it puts on more services. "It's a balance for AT to provide an extensive public transport system that has enough capacity for a growing city, but we also know that cost is a major factor in how people travel, so we've found efficiencies in order to keep the fare increase at an average of 1.9 percent. "This is well below the inflationary pressures associated with providing public transport." Overall, AT says the average cost per kilometre on public transport has dropped by as much as three percent for adults, 14 percent for tertiary students and 21 percent for children since 2015.
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New Zealand's newest comedy musical Karaoke Boiz is on during Auckland Pride 2019 (7 - 16 Feb)!
This hilarious 1-hour show follows Wayne “King of Karaoke” in his search for the perfect band. Join him on his journey down the Waikato to discover new friends, foes and the biggest pop band… View moreNew Zealand's newest comedy musical Karaoke Boiz is on during Auckland Pride 2019 (7 - 16 Feb)!
This hilarious 1-hour show follows Wayne “King of Karaoke” in his search for the perfect band. Join him on his journey down the Waikato to discover new friends, foes and the biggest pop band to ever grace the planet.
Director Tom Sainsbury says 'This play is just so much fun! It's all the great karaoke numbers - ‘Proud Mary’, ‘Don't Stop Me Now’ and ‘Call Me’, as well as toe-tapping dance numbers and kiwi humour!”
This stellar stand-out cast of 10 musical performers is pure perfection... This should really be on at The Civic!
Used but in good condition (see photos) our son's GEIS (Glen Eden Intermediate School) uniform, comprising:
X 5 Polo shirts - Size 12
X 2 Green shorts - Size 12
(Nb x 1 short split, x 1 short damage to waist band)
X 1 Fleece - Size 12, missing toggle
X 3 Black Sport shorts - Size 12
X 2… View moreUsed but in good condition (see photos) our son's GEIS (Glen Eden Intermediate School) uniform, comprising:
X 5 Polo shirts - Size 12
X 2 Green shorts - Size 12
(Nb x 1 short split, x 1 short damage to waist band)
X 1 Fleece - Size 12, missing toggle
X 3 Black Sport shorts - Size 12
X 2 Green Sport T Shirts - Size 12
X 1 Green Summer Jacket - Size 14
Purchase via: www.trademe.co.nz...
COLLECT from us in Titirangi (near French Bay) :)
Data supplied by the Teaching Council under the Official Information Act shows that teachers were barred temporarily or permanently for 128 matters of sexual behaviour or contact and 59 matters of "inappropriate behaviour (sexual non-contact, etc)" in the five years to the end of 2018. … View moreData supplied by the Teaching Council under the Official Information Act shows that teachers were barred temporarily or permanently for 128 matters of sexual behaviour or contact and 59 matters of "inappropriate behaviour (sexual non-contact, etc)" in the five years to the end of 2018. The next most frequent reasons for deregistration were listed as "conduct" (62), alcohol and drugs (52) and dishonesty (51). In total, teachers' registrations were cancelled or suspended for 583 matters, or more than 100 a year, although the actual number of teachers involved was less than that because some cases involved several matters. The council's general manager of professional services, Pauline Barnes, said the numbers were "very small" as a proportion of the 102,800 teachers who were registered as at June last year. "Even one case of teacher misconduct is disappointing. "However, the public and the profession have high expectation of teachers and the vast majority uphold those expectations. "As with other professions, a small number fall below those standards and we have robust processes to respond in those cases." High-profile cases such as former Whanganui teacher Paul Collins, who was sentenced to six months' home detention on sexual charges in 2017, create an impression that some teachers abuse their positions of trust. By law, all teachers convicted of any offence punishable with at least three months in jail, such as drink-driving, must be referred to the council. But other council data shows the cases listed as referred because of convictions averaged only 90 a year over the three and a half years to last June - about nine for every 10,000 teachers. For comparison, 145 out of every 10,000 adults in New Zealand were convicted in the year to last June for serious offences, excluding minor traffic offences which are not punishable by at least three months in jail. Cases referred to the council because of convictions appear to be trending downwards, dropping from 111 in 2015 to 87 in 2016, 76 in 2017 and 41 in the six months to last June. Total disciplinary matters referred for any reason to what was then called the Education Council are also trending down from 399 in 2015 to 364 in 2016, 255 in 2017 and 116 in the first half of 2018. The council's name was changed to the Teaching Council last September. Matters leading to teachers' registrations being cancelled or suspended were much higher in the first two years of the data provided - 222 in 2014 and 130 in 2015, but only 76 in 2016, 73 in 2017 and 82 last year. This appears to be due to a change in methodology so no clear trend can be seen.
Matters causing deregistration, 2014-2018*
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128 Sexual behaviour/contact
62 Conduct
59 Inappropriate behaviour (sexual non-contact, etc)
52 Alcohol/Drugs
51 Dishonesty
38 Relationship and employment matters
33 Fraud
31 Conviction
30 Aggressive behaviour and physical handling
16 Violence
11 Driving (counted under 'Other' until 2018)
9 Pornography
7 Competence
56 Other
583 Total
*Note: Includes temporary suspensions as well as cancellations.
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Get your Bathroom New Year ready with these great bargains from Plumb'In Bathrooms
Well cared for Macbook Pro.
Used only for light office work and surfing the internet.
Upgrades completed in the last 2 years
- battery replaced
- 250GB SSD installed, replacing old HDD
- RAM increased from 4 to 8GB.
Touchpad works for surfing the internet but the right click function does not … View moreWell cared for Macbook Pro.
Used only for light office work and surfing the internet.
Upgrades completed in the last 2 years
- battery replaced
- 250GB SSD installed, replacing old HDD
- RAM increased from 4 to 8GB.
Touchpad works for surfing the internet but the right click function does not work. The mouse will come included with the laptop.
Cosmetic damage with light scratches to the outside. See pictures.
Laptop has been completed formatted and reset to "out of box" condition. Running El Capitan currently.
Please feel free to ask any questions.
Pick up in Avondale, Auckland.
A West Auckland park is now sewage-free thanks to a young environmental warrior. Moire Park in Mas…
Spa itself in good condition and is water tight, jets all working as at last use (18 months ago).
Needs a new pump. and some TLC - but still a bargain.
Comes with heat retaining cover.
Worth a look as you would pay over $6000.00 for a new one
Letters to the Editors can now be submitted to the Auckland community papers via Neighbourly! Just select the area you are after and fill out the contact us form:
Auckland Central
West Auckland
North Shore
South Auckland
East Auckland
Got an event to share? List it in the What's On … View moreLetters to the Editors can now be submitted to the Auckland community papers via Neighbourly! Just select the area you are after and fill out the contact us form:
Auckland Central
West Auckland
North Shore
South Auckland
East Auckland
Got an event to share? List it in the What's On column, published in the Auckland community papers, by clicking here.
They ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility. … View moreThey ruin our outdoor activities, attack newly hatched birds, feed on native invertebrates, eat honeydew (a food source for our native birds and insects) and cause $130m of environmental damage a year! Every little bit counts and by contributing, you can make wasp-free regions a real possibility.
Find out a bit more about the wasps and how we plan to eradicate them by clicking here.
Hi there! My flatmate and I run a bunny grooming business and we are up and running for the new year! If anyone wants their bunny groomed or an overnight stay, we are locally based in Glen Eden :)
Spread the word to your fellow bunny lovers! 🐇🐰
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Find out what the best activities and events are for you this summer.
New Zealand's news has been dominated by a family of rowdy British holidaymakers this past week, and it hasn't gone unnoticed by the world. From Reuters, to the Mirror and Daily Mail, international media have picked up on the sensation, with stories highlighting how journalists have been … View moreNew Zealand's news has been dominated by a family of rowdy British holidaymakers this past week, and it hasn't gone unnoticed by the world. From Reuters, to the Mirror and Daily Mail, international media have picked up on the sensation, with stories highlighting how journalists have been threatened and deportation notices have been issued. "A group of British tourists has been asked to leave New Zealand after they were reported for shoplifting, littering, threatening residents and causing chaos," international news organisation Reuters reported this week. The debacle traces back to Sunday when the group of travellers, initially thought to be Irish, were confronted by a group of beachgoers at Auckland's Takapuna Beach after allegedly leaving a huge pile of rubbish behind. The young woman who approached them, Aucklander Krista Curnow, told on Monday she felt threatened by members of the group, and video she posted showed a young boy telling her he'd knock her brains out. The incident struck a nerve with New Zealanders, with many calling for the holidaymakers to be deported from the country. "We live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world; how dare people come to New Zealand and disrespect our country?" Ms Curnow said. Channel News Asia quoted Auckland Mayor Phil Goff as calling the tourists "trash" and "leeches". The article then highlighted how the Mayor told a student radio station he'd "like to see them out of the country". Multiple restaurant owners came forward following the incident alleging the group refused to pay the bill for their meals. One curry restaurant in Northcote was allegedly left $250 out of pocket after the group refused to pay. When images of the group surfaced online, Australian media linked them to travellers who were run out of Queensland in Australia in 2018 after they were accused of scamming restaurants and residents of thousands of dollars. Media attention covering the travellers intensified from there, as the group moved on to Hamilton, where a 26-year-old woman, Tina Marie Cash, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft in the Hamilton District Court.
British tabloid The Sun jumped on the story, publishing an article about where Cash allegedly used to live in Leicestershire in the English Midlands. A journalist for the tabloid visited village where a local said they were terrorised by the group's anti-social behaviour. The Mirror also ran a story on the holidaymakers, highlighting how Cash admitted to theft charges and that the family faced deportation after being met by authorities in Hamilton on Tuesday. British tabloid the Daily Mail ran an article on the group which has been shared on social media over 5000 times. The article alleges that the tourists put ants and hair in their meals in an attempt to get meals for free at restaurants. The sightings kept on coming, and by Thursday, New Zealand's major media outlets all seemed to be following the holidaymakers' every move. The group was spotted in Levin on Thursday, and were described by a motel employee as "polite" and saying they "would be welcome back again". Levin Mayor Michael Feyen warned people in the area to watch out for group after they caused trouble in Auckland and Hamilton. But the motel worker said the warning was "over the top" and said he hadn't witnessed any reason to suggest they were bad people. The holidaymakers are now understood to be in Wellington, where they have already caused trouble by lying about a motel booking. A woman, who appeared to be in her 40s, told Newlands Court Motel manager Wayne Xuan that the group had booked a studio room when she hadn't. British High Commissioner to New Zealand, Laura Clarke, told Newstalk ZB she couldn't simply deport the travellers, as that would be "overreaching" her powers.
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