Hauraki, Auckland

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1972 days ago

New Uber Eats surcharge for busy areas

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours. Uber Eats has introduced a "busy area fee" for orders made during peak hours, where customers will pay a higher delivery fee to restaurants identified by an arrow on the app. Uber said the fee will ensure a variety of restaurants will be available during busy periods.
What … View more
Hi neighbours. Uber Eats has introduced a "busy area fee" for orders made during peak hours, where customers will pay a higher delivery fee to restaurants identified by an arrow on the app. Uber said the fee will ensure a variety of restaurants will be available during busy periods.
What do you think, is this fair? Will you still use Uber Eats when the surcharge applies?
[Please type NFP if your comment is not for print.]

Image
1971 days ago

Professional Speaking for Migrants

Andrew Barron from English Language Partners North Shore

Attached is a flyer for an upcoming course that we are running in conjunction with Speech New Zealand. Please share this with your networks.

Who will benefit from doing this course?

• Migrants who have a good knowledge of English but who need to develop their ability to speak with … View more
Attached is a flyer for an upcoming course that we are running in conjunction with Speech New Zealand. Please share this with your networks.

Who will benefit from doing this course?

• Migrants who have a good knowledge of English but who need to develop their ability to speak with confidence and clarity.

• Migrants who are preparing for job interviews or who want to gain promotion at work.

• Migrants wanting to develop their listening skills when in conversation with those who speak New Zealand English.

• Migrants who do interpreting and translating between their first language and English.



What will you learn?

• Speaking in front of an audience about your job, skills, experience, or community interests.

• Making social speeches, such as introducing a speaker, farewelling a colleague, or speaking at a funeral.

• Reading aloud in a way that maintains the interest and understanding of an audience.

• Developing and presenting talks using PowerPoint.

• Listening to talks and providing constructive feedback.

• Participating in work-related role plays such as dealing with complaining customers or doing job interviews.


Please do contact our office if you have any questions about this course.

Phone: 09 489 2078
424 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622
northshore@englishlanguage.org.nz
www.englishlanguage.org.nz...

1971 days ago

Professional Speaking for Migrants

Andrew Barron from English Language Partners North Shore

Attached is a flyer for an upcoming course that we are running in conjunction with Speech New Zealand. Please share this with your networks.

Who will benefit from doing this course?

• Migrants who have a good knowledge of English but who need to develop their ability to speak with … View more
Attached is a flyer for an upcoming course that we are running in conjunction with Speech New Zealand. Please share this with your networks.

Who will benefit from doing this course?

• Migrants who have a good knowledge of English but who need to develop their ability to speak with confidence and clarity.

• Migrants who are preparing for job interviews or who want to gain promotion at work.

• Migrants wanting to develop their listening skills when in conversation with those who speak New Zealand English.

• Migrants who do interpreting and translating between their first language and English.



What will you learn?

• Speaking in front of an audience about your job, skills, experience, or community interests.

• Making social speeches, such as introducing a speaker, farewelling a colleague, or speaking at a funeral.

• Reading aloud in a way that maintains the interest and understanding of an audience.

• Developing and presenting talks using PowerPoint.

• Listening to talks and providing constructive feedback.

• Participating in work-related role plays such as dealing with complaining customers or doing job interviews.


Please do contact our office if you have any questions about this course.

Phone: 09 489 2078
424 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622
northshore@englishlanguage.org.nz
www.englishlanguage.org.nz...

J
1971 days ago

Fabulous free social event

Julie from Hillcrest

This is such a fun way to socialise and meet new people and it’s free! Come and join us.

Image
1971 days ago

Which New Zealand regions have the worst speeders?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only … View more
Satellite-based data has revealed the New Zealand regions where the worst speeding offenders drive.

On a per-capita basis, the Tasman Police district is the worst with an infringement level of 1.01 over four years. The region includes Nelson Bays, the West Coast and Marlborough. It was the only area surveyed to break the 1:1 ratio.

The second highest was Waitemata (0.82), followed by Waikato (0.74). To read more, click here

Image
1971 days ago

Can Auckland, NZ Create More Affordable Housing?

Max from Northcote

Q&A on Auckland's quality jobs for all, economic development and business growth

youtu.be...

1971 days ago

This month's special!

The Team from The Gateau House Albany

Operating since 1996 we at the Gateau House have had one mission and that, quite simply, is to produce the finest cakes and gateaux in New Zealand.

Come in store to find our Cookies & Cream Cheese Log special!

Opening hours:
Mon-Fri | 9:30am - 7pm
Sat | 10am - 10pm
Sun & Public … View more
Operating since 1996 we at the Gateau House have had one mission and that, quite simply, is to produce the finest cakes and gateaux in New Zealand.

Come in store to find our Cookies & Cream Cheese Log special!

Opening hours:
Mon-Fri | 9:30am - 7pm
Sat | 10am - 10pm
Sun & Public holiday | 11am - 7pm

Call us: (09) 274 7744
Visit us at Unit E, 7 Triton Drive, Rosedale
Grab a treat

Image
1971 days ago

Local collection events - Amnesty and Buy-back

The Team from New Zealand Police

Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just … View more
Over the next three months New Zealanders have the opportunity to ensure that all prohibited firearms are removed out of our communities.

We know that the firearms community are good New Zealanders who want to do the right thing.

These local collection points are the opportunity to do just that.

We look forward to working with all our communities across Aotearoa as part of this journey.

www.police.govt.nz...

1972 days ago

Colds and flu - part 4

Shorecare Urgent Care Smales Farm

We're wrapping up our colds and flu information series today with serious signs. 
If in doubt, get checked out.

Image
1972 days ago

What Could Auckland be Doing to Create More Affordable Housing?

Max from Northcote

Q&A on Auckland's quality jobs for all, economic development and business growth

www.youtube.com...

1972 days ago

Winter Fun Preschool Play Tuesdays at the Rose Centre!

Promotions Coordinator from Devonport Peninsula Trust

Casual, free entry sessions at the Rose Centre every Tuesday between 9:30am-11:00am for toddlers to play with big toys, be active and make new friends, while parents, grandparents, caregivers can have a break and catch up with old and new friends over a cuppa. For more info, contact Moira or Maria … View moreCasual, free entry sessions at the Rose Centre every Tuesday between 9:30am-11:00am for toddlers to play with big toys, be active and make new friends, while parents, grandparents, caregivers can have a break and catch up with old and new friends over a cuppa. For more info, contact Moira or Maria ph: 445 9533, by email: maria@devonportpeninsulatrust.nz or visit: www.devonportpeninsulatrust.nz...

Image
1972 days ago

Why can't we have public transport like Sydney? (We can, but...)

Todd Niall Reporter from North Shore Times

Hi Neighbours, Have you been to Sydney and marvelled at their trains and ferries and how cheap they are? And wondered why don't we have that here ? Well we can if we paid as much in subsidies as Sydneysiders do. To read more click on the link below.
(Please type NFP if your comments are not … View more
Hi Neighbours, Have you been to Sydney and marvelled at their trains and ferries and how cheap they are? And wondered why don't we have that here ? Well we can if we paid as much in subsidies as Sydneysiders do. To read more click on the link below.
(Please type NFP if your comments are not for print)

Top