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1092 days ago

Lone Star New Lynn ignores vaccine mandate, invites unvaccinated to apply for work

Brian from New Lynn

A popular family restaurant in Auckland inviting unvaccinated workers to apply for bar and restaurant roles on a "No Jab Jobs" website has had its ad removed.
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Lone Star New Lynn posted the advertisement on the site four days ago with a note saying the… View more
A popular family restaurant in Auckland inviting unvaccinated workers to apply for bar and restaurant roles on a "No Jab Jobs" website has had its ad removed.
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Lone Star New Lynn posted the advertisement on the site four days ago with a note saying the business "will not be discriminating either whilst employing or serving our guests".
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The job ad appears to contravene the vaccine mandate for close contact workers in the hospitality industry. The Herald spoke to owner Brendan Pascoe before the ad was removed yesterday but he refused to comment. "I'm not commenting, you are all pushing the same mandate so I know what will be said and I'm not interested. No comment," he said. When asked about the legalities of employing unvaccinated staff and serving unvaccinated customers, Pascoe again refused to comment. But Paul Steiner, operations manager for the Lone Star franchise, said the restaurant brand "took the health and safety of its franchisees, their staff, and customers very seriously". "All franchisees are required by the terms of their franchise arrangements to comply with all relevant laws, legislation, and government requirements, including health requirements." A spokesperson from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet said businesses covered by the My Vaccine Pass requirements need to ensure all workers are vaccinated. "If workers are not vaccinated at a hospitality business they cannot operate. "Vaccination in these sectors is an important tool for reducing infection and transmission." The countdown is on to December 3 when New Zealand moves to the traffic light system and restaurants, bars and cafes can open their doors to vaccinated patrons. Auckland, where the Lone Star restaurant is situated, will be at the Red phase where businesses can welcome up to 100 people based on 1m distancing with different groups of customers seated and separated. Vaccine passes must be viewed and verification is advised. If businesses do not comply with My Vaccine Pass requirements they can only offer contactless service. Events, restaurants, hairdressers and cafes that do not use vaccine certificates will not be allowed to open at all under the Red and Orange settings - except those that offer takeaway food. Epidemiologist Michael Baker said the Lone Star advertisement clearly went against the mandate for hospitality workers. "It's important to note customers going into any restaurant have an expectation that all the staff and other customers are vaccinated as mandated," he said. "To have an unvaccinated staff member in a role like that is a risk to others. Even with a mask, there is a risk, it is not eliminated." Chris Mole from the No Jab Jobs website said it wouldn't comment other than to say the Lone Star advertisement had since been removed. No other jobs advertised on the site are for jobs where vaccinations are mandated. On Tuesday, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood announced new Covid-19 vaccination requirements. Vaccination was soon to be mandatory for all workers at any business where vaccine passports were required for customers.
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nzherald.co.nz/business/covid-19-delta-outbreak-lone-star-new-lynn-ignores-vaccine-mandate
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1087 days ago

NZ's Three Waters Reform: What it means for Auckland

The Team from Auckland Council

Find out what NZ’s Three Waters Reform on drinking water, wastewater and stormwater means for Auckland and have your say by December 19.
ℹ️ To have your say, click on 'Read More'.

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1087 days ago

Lavender cutting

Robert Neighbourly Lead from Lynfield

Easy to grow.
To pick up from Rangitiki Crescent, Lynfield
Please state intended day and time for pick up.

Free

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1087 days ago

Pioneering a new way to live in retirement

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

When you choose a Ryman village, you’re free to do more of the things you love. Free to live life your way, secure in the knowledge that help’s here if you need it.

You can embrace today. Without worrying about the lawns, or the rates. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering … View more
When you choose a Ryman village, you’re free to do more of the things you love. Free to live life your way, secure in the knowledge that help’s here if you need it.

You can embrace today. Without worrying about the lawns, or the rates. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.

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1088 days ago

The Ryman Guide

Retirement is a chapter in life filled with possibility, and at a Ryman village we want to make that chapter the best it can be. That’s why we offer living options to suit everyone, it’s why our terms come with certainty, it’s why we continually innovate, and it’s why we offer care on site … View moreRetirement is a chapter in life filled with possibility, and at a Ryman village we want to make that chapter the best it can be. That’s why we offer living options to suit everyone, it’s why our terms come with certainty, it’s why we continually innovate, and it’s why we offer care on site so you can plan for the future.

The Ryman Guide will help you choose the lifestyle you want to live at a Ryman village, so you can embrace every opportunity.
Get your free copy here

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1088 days ago

2x free empty boxes

Lian from Mount Roskill

Free empty boxes from hello fresh, great for packing and moving. One bigger than the other.

FIFS, please message if you would like to collect.

Free

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1089 days ago

Still stressed and shopping for Christmas?

The Team from NZ Compare

It’s been a hard year and we know for many the pinch is on this holiday season!
www.FreeVoucherCodes.co.nz has been launched to help Kiwi shoppers save money on a huge range of different products and services. Whether you need a meal kit comparison or discount vouchers for all your fave … View more
It’s been a hard year and we know for many the pinch is on this holiday season!
www.FreeVoucherCodes.co.nz has been launched to help Kiwi shoppers save money on a huge range of different products and services. Whether you need a meal kit comparison or discount vouchers for all your fave shopping spots – we’ve got it.

Check out Free Voucher Codes from NZ Compare for all the best coupons, promo codes and deals for your online Christmas shopping today!

NZ Compare is more than just power, broadband and money comparison. We’re helping Kiwis compare what’s out there!
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1089 days ago

Pop Up Pre-loved Clothing Market by Ali,Cathy & Sera (fromTakapuna Market)

Ali from Mount Albert

When : 9am - 1pm, Sunday 12 Dec (rain check - showers are fine)
Where: 80 Huia Road, Pt Chevalier (Cnr house on Wakatipu & Huia, see balloons). Lots of street parking. Mens & Womens Designer, Retro, Vintage, good quality and … View more
When : 9am - 1pm, Sunday 12 Dec (rain check - showers are fine)
Where: 80 Huia Road, Pt Chevalier (Cnr house on Wakatipu & Huia, see balloons). Lots of street parking. Mens & Womens Designer, Retro, Vintage, good quality and other interesting finds.
We have lots of stock for summer, starting from our famous $5 racks!. Cash and Internet banking.

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1089 days ago

Pop-up Pre-loved Clothing Market by Ali,Cathy and Sera (from Takapuna Market)

Ali from Mount Albert

When : 9am - 1pm, Sunday 12 Dec (rain check - showers are fine)
Where: 80 Huia Road, Pt Chevalier (Cnr house on Wakatipu & Huia, see balloons). Lots of street parking.Mens & Womens Designer, Retro, Vintage, good quality and other interesting finds.
We have lots of stock for summer, … View more
When : 9am - 1pm, Sunday 12 Dec (rain check - showers are fine)
Where: 80 Huia Road, Pt Chevalier (Cnr house on Wakatipu & Huia, see balloons). Lots of street parking.Mens & Womens Designer, Retro, Vintage, good quality and other interesting finds.
We have lots of stock for summer, starting from our famous $5 racks!. Cash and Internet banking.

Negotiable

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1089 days ago

Free GE fridge to give out.

Mike from Mount Albert

Big GE fridge to give out, but you need to come and get it. Also, the left hand side freezer may have some problems(not always functioning well), but the right hand side fridge is working well with all the proper racks and drawers. Please ring me on 021-321787 to arrange pick up time. If you need a… View moreBig GE fridge to give out, but you need to come and get it. Also, the left hand side freezer may have some problems(not always functioning well), but the right hand side fridge is working well with all the proper racks and drawers. Please ring me on 021-321787 to arrange pick up time. If you need a hand to lift it up to a truck, you better come on weekend.

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1089 days ago

Free coffee machine

Janice from Mount Roskill

I was given a Delonghi magnifica coffee machine but have found it too big for my small house. The milk frother doesnt work but everything else does. I used it once but have since bought a much smaller unit that fits my needs better.Message me on 0274141341 and I can send photo via text. No time … View moreI was given a Delonghi magnifica coffee machine but have found it too big for my small house. The milk frother doesnt work but everything else does. I used it once but have since bought a much smaller unit that fits my needs better.Message me on 0274141341 and I can send photo via text. No time wasters please.

Free

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1089 days ago

Sleep masks

Diana from Waterview

Made from satin - gentle on eyes
Handmade in Auckland by a professional seamstress
Insta: dilaandco.nz

Price: $15

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1090 days ago

Get found fast & Win

The Team from Digital Boost

Go into the draw to win one of three $300 hampers from your favourite local business.

To automatically enter, all you need to do is log in, and watch Google My Business to learn about how easy it is to be found online.

The competition ends on the 12th of December 2021. The winners will be … View more
Go into the draw to win one of three $300 hampers from your favourite local business.

To automatically enter, all you need to do is log in, and watch Google My Business to learn about how easy it is to be found online.

The competition ends on the 12th of December 2021. The winners will be notified on Monday the 13th of December 2021.
Sign up today

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1090 days ago

Have your say on your local.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Has the pandemic made you shop more locally? Do you feel like you can rely on your community?

Let us know in our State of the Neighbourhood survey and you could win 1 of 10 $100 Prezzy cards.
Take the survey

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1090 days ago

New high performance subwoofers 8", 15", 18", 21" + amps and more 1$ reserves on trademe

Gwilym from Avondale

These are referenced of B&C's and 18Sound drivers. Amps are build with American components, we're sharing independant data and measurements tomorrow so stay tuned. We've only listed a couple 21"s on trademe, more coming.

www.trademe.co.nz...

Price: $999

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