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Hellicopter Torment: let your voice be heard
The science is settled: good sleep is a necessity not a luxury. Research shows it is fundamental to physical health, mental well-being, performance and safety at work, progress in learning - even immunity to viruses like covid-19!
Personally, I've been spending half my life tortured by … View moreThe science is settled: good sleep is a necessity not a luxury. Research shows it is fundamental to physical health, mental well-being, performance and safety at work, progress in learning - even immunity to viruses like covid-19!
Personally, I've been spending half my life tortured by sleep deprivation ever since police helicopters began to routinely early morning flyovers of my otherwise peaceful home and street. Last night they woke me 3 times!
There's no doubt that very few of these sortees relate to violent crime.
Surely police chiefs (not the operators just doing their jobs) need to set strict boundaries that consider the wider public good. They must prioritise our health over our property. (there's so much we can do to secure our property, but nothing including ear plugs and expensive secondary glazing will block out the noise of the helicopter!)
If police in other parts can keep their communities safe without a helicopter, the Auckland police can save it for genuine emergencies.
I get that most people are lucky enough to sleep through the noise, or maybe just wake for a moment, but if you or someone you love is part of the large number of people who is suffering terribly, please take a minute to let the police know how you feel. NO MORE OUT OF SIGHT OUT OF MIND!
It's easy to use the online form here: forms.police.govt.nz...
If you'd like to explore other action, drop me a line at sleepisahumanright@gmail.com
timesofindia.indiatimes.com...
Thanks!
If you need to evacuate, get out when safe to do so. Evacuation advice overrides any alert level requirements to stay at home. ?
For the latest official advice + updates, visit:
civildefence.govt.nz
If you need to evacuate, get out when safe to do so. Evacuation advice overrides any alert level requirements to stay at home. ?
For the latest official advice + updates, visit:
civildefence.govt.nz
Nominations open for Iconic Eats Auckland 2021
Stuck at home in lockdown and dreaming of the day when you can enjoy a meal out again?
Well Aucklanders are being asked to share their food stories and nominate the region’s best dishes.
The Iconic Eats Auckland list launched last year with nominations ranging from dishes found at fine … View moreStuck at home in lockdown and dreaming of the day when you can enjoy a meal out again?
Well Aucklanders are being asked to share their food stories and nominate the region’s best dishes.
The Iconic Eats Auckland list launched last year with nominations ranging from dishes found at fine dining establishments to cafes, food trucks, markets and hole-in-the-wall offerings.
Winners ranged from traditional dishes to those representing the ethnic diversity of the region.
Auckland Unlimited spokesperson Annie Dundas said Iconic Eats is the “ultimate culinary bucket list” of dishes that can only be enjoyed in Auckland.
“What makes this list unique is the amazing stories submitted with each dish that showcases the diversity of Auckland’s food scene – the talented people, the places, the cultures, the experiences, the flavours,” she said.
One person who submits a story will be declared the winner of Iconic Auckland Eats 2021 and enjoy vouchers for all 100 winning eats.
Nominations are now open and stories can be submitted at www.iconiceats.co.nz... up to 31 August 2021.
One to one online reading lessons
Hi, I am a trained Reading Recovery teacher with my own tutoring business.
I am available for online one to one tutoring lessons.
Limited spaces available.
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What are you growing now?
Dear neighbours,
We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you … View moreDear neighbours,
We're looking for lockdown gardening ideas! With New Zealanders stuck at home everyone is keen to get into their gardens, but they can't get to the shops to buy plants and seeds. So we want to hear from you some suggestions for crops you can start or sow from what you have on hand or useful gardening hacks using just what you have at home already without going to the shops.
It doesn't have to be a big idea - just something like growing spring onions from the base or sprouting avocado seeds to make a houseplant. Send your tips and ideas to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz and we'll publish the best ideas in NZ Gardener.
Make sure you include your full name and address - only your name and the region you live in will be published but if we use your tip we will send you a free copy of the magazine.
Planning what to grow? Put these new varieties on your to-plant list!
Dear neighbours,
Here's our list of the best new-release varieties of edible plants to grow this season.
Auckland apprenticeship opportunities
Hey Auckland! We have some more awesome job opportunities available for you!
Check them out below for your chance to earn while you learn.
Print Bindery Apprentice
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Recipe: Chocolate Cake
This is a simple home-made lockdown, comfort recipe.
Rich in chocolate, moist, fluffy with the perfect amount of sweetness prepared by our Cookery, Advanced student Sam at home during the August Lockdown 2021.
Parts of country to go to Alert Level 3
All regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.
In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to … View moreAll regions outside of the Auckland and Northland region will move to Alert Level 3 11.59pm Tuesday August 31.
In a press conference Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that Auckland and Northland will likely need to complete a further full two weeks at level 4 in order to keep the Delta variant from spreading further in the regions.
Here's what you need to know
- There will be regional boundaries, there will be no travel allowed between regions unless required for essential services.
- Boundaries maintained in the last February lockdown will be reinstated.
- Around 500 locations of interest have been identified.
- The exposure site in Warkworth is a large workplace. Ardern hoped the people of Northland will understand why they're moving with caution. Northland won't always be grouped in with Auckland.
To stay up to date with the latest, follow the Stuff blog.
Mysterious musician entertains Mt Eden neighbours with backyard concert
A mysterious singer has treated his Mt Eden neighbours to a backyard concert.
Locals gathered out onto their balconies on Wednesday afternoon, with some pulling up lawn chairs, to enjoy the music.
“He was singing old school songs, like Elvis. It was pretty good, people were into it,” … View moreA mysterious singer has treated his Mt Eden neighbours to a backyard concert.
Locals gathered out onto their balconies on Wednesday afternoon, with some pulling up lawn chairs, to enjoy the music.
“He was singing old school songs, like Elvis. It was pretty good, people were into it,” Nikolina Ivanovic, who lives adjacent to the musician, said.
“Almost everyone came out onto their decks to watch, it was quite cute.”
The identity of the singer is yet unknown, but he confidently belted out covers into his microphone.
Ivanovic said it left her feeling nice and happy.
“It was good to have something different in my day, rather than just work, so it was a good way to break up the day,” she said.
“He said I’m bored, your bored, let’s bring some happiness into these times.”
Playing up plywood
With a few Resene testpots, simple shapes can become fun kid-friendly accessories.
Find out how to create your own.
Lockdown Learning: LCQ
Lockdown learning: Upskill and gain the LCQ (Sale of Alcohol) Certificate for a special price of $195 via our online interactive delivery.
Gardening live chat on now!
Hello neighbours,
It’s coming up to spring, and with everyone stuck at home in Covid lockdown, what better time to get the garden in order? NZ Gardener editor Jo McCarroll and Jack Hobbs, manager of the Auckland Botanic Gardens, are live on Stuff now to answer all your gardening questions.
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