New Windsor, Auckland

1664 days ago

Free plants: How to get some

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, due to "overwhelming" response yesterday, the giveaway will now be happening via Instagram. From next week, 100 plants will be up for grabs from 8am each day, to the first 50 people to respond to a post.
For more details, click here.

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1663 days ago

Build your own storage planter

The Team from Resene ColorShop New Lynn

What’s better than a new planter box?

One that serves as a place to stash plant pots or tuck a hose out of sight too.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself.

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1663 days ago

Aucklanders have to scan QR code to enter council buildings

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, Aucklanders will have to scan a QR code to enter council buildings under Covid-19 Alert Level 2.
The contactless check-in process would be launched next week when Auckland Council facilities reopened.

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1664 days ago

WANTED - Kettlebells

Will from Sandringham

Looking for Kettlebells in weights ranging from 16kg to 24kg

1664 days ago

Jobless pilots becoming train drivers in Auckland

Brian from New Lynn

Hundreds of New Zealand pilots have been laid off since airlines were grounded during the global pandemic - and now a group are looking to the railways for employment. So far, 34 pilots have applied to switch wings for the tracks and become train drivers for the city's rail network.
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Hundreds of New Zealand pilots have been laid off since airlines were grounded during the global pandemic - and now a group are looking to the railways for employment. So far, 34 pilots have applied to switch wings for the tracks and become train drivers for the city's rail network.
Transdev operates Auckland's commuter rail service, and employs 200 train drivers in the city. Its managing director, Peter Lensink, said he was pleased to be able to offer employment to pilots, whose skills were ideal for driving trains. "I really feel for the pilots who are in this position and I'm really pleased we have an alternative and hope they will adapt to driving a train on a piece of metal instead of flying free up in the air," he said. "We only hire highly skilled people and airline pilots have got similarities to the skills and competencies required as a train driver."
Lensink said both the airline and rail sectors had a strong safety culture and required specific skills, including concentration. A qualified train driver earns just more than $40 an hour. "While it might be more exciting for some people to see Auckland from the air, I think it's even more exciting to see Auckland up close and unfolding in front of you," Lensink said. Although there is one helicopter pilot among Auckland's train drivers, Lensink said this was the first time pilots were being recruited.
"We've got a great opportunity because we are growing and gearing up here in Auckland for the City Rail Link. That will double the amount of services here in four to five years time. We're therefore able to recruit a large number of train drivers for the future." He said there had been a lot of contact between leaders in the airline and railway sectors, including Air New Zealand. "Once the word is out and people see the link between the roles and opportunities the railways have, I expect to see more [pilots] coming into the recruitment process." Lensink said the pilots would go through "intense" recruitment scrutiny - including having eyesight tests - before training in June. Training will be held at the Wiri depot - a stone's throw from Auckland Airport.
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1664 days ago

Dental Specials

The Team from Lake Panorama Dental

Dear Neighbours,

We do hope you and your families have been keeping well during these challenging times.

At Lake Panorama Dental we understand the hardship which many families are going through, hence we have extended our Free Initial Check up and 15% discount ALL Dental treatments… View more
Dear Neighbours,

We do hope you and your families have been keeping well during these challenging times.

At Lake Panorama Dental we understand the hardship which many families are going through, hence we have extended our Free Initial Check up and 15% discount ALL Dental treatments until the end of December ie 31/12/2020.

We provide-

Latest Dental equipment
Very high hygiene standard maintained
Top quality products used.
Great Relaxed Ambience inside the clinic and situated near the beautiful Lake Panorama.
Free for Kids under 18 years. ( Under 13 may require a referral letter).
Free ACC Consultation
Free WINZ quotes
Plenty of free parking outside clinic incl bus stop approx 25 meters away.

Open Mondays to Saturdays.
Call 09 2186000 or text 0211363444.

Check out of reviews on our facebook page and website lakepanoramadental.

Your Dental Health does matter to you and to us.

1666 days ago

Have you taken a pay cut because of coronavirus?

Reporter Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, we're looking to talk to professionals who have had to take a paycut due to the effects of Covid-19. If that's you and you'd be willing to talk about your experiences (and be named in the story), please email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

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1664 days ago

We are open!

Red Cross Communications from Red Cross Shop Sandringham

Come on in, we are open, we would love to see you!

After all these weeks, we are excited to announce, that we are re-opening our shop doors today. For your safety our teams thoroughly prepared the shops according to the Ministry of Health guidelines. We have put out our best winter stock for you. … View more
Come on in, we are open, we would love to see you!

After all these weeks, we are excited to announce, that we are re-opening our shop doors today. For your safety our teams thoroughly prepared the shops according to the Ministry of Health guidelines. We have put out our best winter stock for you. So, come in and rummage around.

If you prefer, you can still use our contactless shopping options online using the link below or by phoning us.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

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1664 days ago

Winter Warming Tips

The Team from Auckland Council

As we head into cooler weather, it’s tricky to balance maintaining a warm home with keeping costs down and living a low carbon lifestyle.

Here are some key tips from Auckland Council on how to create a warm, dry home while keeping costs down and caring for the planet.
Learn more

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