Oteha, Auckland

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924 days ago

No Anzac Day services on the North Shore due to Omicron uncertainty

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Tēnā koutou. There will be public Anzac Day services and parades in every part of Auckland on Monday, but none on the North Shore.

North Shore services are usually organised by Returned and Services' Association (RSA) clubs with help and funding from local boards.

Anzac services were … View more
Tēnā koutou. There will be public Anzac Day services and parades in every part of Auckland on Monday, but none on the North Shore.

North Shore services are usually organised by Returned and Services' Association (RSA) clubs with help and funding from local boards.

Anzac services were expected to be of smaller scale this year, as the country’s shift to the orange light of the Covid-19 protection framework on April 13 left organisers with little time to upsize their offerings.

As a result, the East Coast Bays, Birkenhead and Devonport RSAs will be holding private services, with the latter two livestreaming their services for the public to view from home.

Meanwhile, public Anzac services - many with parades - will be held in every other part of the region, according to the Auckland Council website.

Click 'read more' for the full report.

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924 days ago

Catch up and Clean up

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Purchase a three month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $51.87 and get a cleaning kit (RRP$66) for Free from WildClean, the world’s 1st plastic negative cleaning co.

Make sure to use the promo code “CLEAN” at checkout to redeem. Terms and conditions apply.
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925 days ago

Plaque commemorating life of WWII nurse unearthed during demolition works

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

Kia ora koutou. A plaque in honour of WWII nurse Eliza Daisy Cargo has been rediscovered during some earthworks at North Shore Hospital.

Eliza was the first matron at the North Shore Obstetric Hospital. The block she worked in was demolished last year to make way for a new hospital building due to… View more
Kia ora koutou. A plaque in honour of WWII nurse Eliza Daisy Cargo has been rediscovered during some earthworks at North Shore Hospital.

Eliza was the first matron at the North Shore Obstetric Hospital. The block she worked in was demolished last year to make way for a new hospital building due to open in 2023.

A plaque commemorating her life was put in the adjoining grounds around 60 years ago, but had been hidden by vegetation over the decades, the Waitematā DHB said in a statement.

North Shore Hospital has now relocated the plaque, and held a small unveiling ceremony on Friday, attended by two of Eliza's former colleagues and a family member.

Born in 1909, Eliza is believed to have spent the first few years of her life in Manurewa. She finished finished her nursing training at Auckland Hospital around 1937 and served with the New Zealand Army Service in Italy, Egypt and New Caledonia during WWII, and later with J Force in Japan.

After completing her military service, Eliza led the Devonport Obstetric Hospital for about seven years, and also worked at a hospital in Pukekohe.

Between 1958 and 1964, Eliza oversaw the training of many student nurses as matron at North Shore Obstetric Hospital.

One of those nurses was Brenda Vujcich, who said of Eliza: "She influenced us greatly in our early training and was a very efficient and gracious sister who we all admired".

Eliza married Harold James Thompson later in her life and lived in Howick until her death in 1976.

Waitematā DHB director of midwifery Emma Farmer said it seemed fitting to unveil the plaque in time for Anzac Day.

“Eliza played a prominent role in the history of North Shore Hospital. We are also very conscious of her years in the New Zealand Army Nursing Service where she and her colleagues frequently risked their lives to help others during WWII."

Photo credit: Alexander Turnbull Library

925 days ago

World Book Day

NumberWorks'nWords East Coast Bays

World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2022, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure, and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration… View more
World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2022, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure, and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

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925 days ago

World Book Day

NumberWorks'nWords - Albany

World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2022, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure, and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration… View more
World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2022, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure, and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

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925 days ago

Hurry – sale ends this weekend!

Resene

Get decorating and save with Resene!

Get 20% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpapers and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop.

Make the most of your home with paint designed in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions. Made right … View more
Get decorating and save with Resene!

Get 20% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers, sealers, decorating accessories, wallpapers and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop.

Make the most of your home with paint designed in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions. Made right here in New Zealand since 1946 and voted Most Trusted Paint every year since 2012!

See sale details online: www.resene.co.nz/sale
Find out more

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926 days ago

Semi Retired Driving Instructor now offering free advice and tips how to pass a VTNZ driving test, parents can coach up to driving test standard with this info

Steve from Albany

For more info call or text Steve on Ph: 027 3430869.
Email: steveproc777@gmail.com

As a semi retired driving instructor I used to own one of Auckland's well known driving schools. I am now offering people my driving lessons experience for free with all the tips and tricks on how to pass a … View more
For more info call or text Steve on Ph: 027 3430869.
Email: steveproc777@gmail.com

As a semi retired driving instructor I used to own one of Auckland's well known driving schools. I am now offering people my driving lessons experience for free with all the tips and tricks on how to pass a driving test. Most parents do a great job of coaching their children but don't have the tools to get up to test standard. Tips like how to navigate roundabouts and do observation points, lane changing procedures, flush medians, merging, speed zones, how and when to do the MIB - men in black procedures etc and the list goes on.

Please Note : I am trying out this new strategy to save people heaps on driving lessons and also it's a neighbourly gesture so learners can pass their test at VTNZ and avoid critical errors.

Free

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926 days ago

Long weekend has started, check out our top things to do!

The Team from NZ Compare

Sometimes having NO plan is a great plan! But if you feel the need to do something this long weekend then take a look at our top ideas.

From the team at NZ Compare - be safe and smile with your loved ones. Lest we forget. ❤️

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926 days ago

Latest Mars Property

Mars Realty

Coming out in the next Hibiscus Coast Matters Newspaper

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926 days ago

Pretty in pastel

The Team from Resene ColorShop Albany

Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen. Use Resene testpots to co-ordinate with your home's colour palette.

Find out how to create your own.

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926 days ago

Heathcotes’ Coffee Showcase Catalogue is out now!

Heathcotes Appliances

Heathcotes’ Coffee Showcase Catalogue is out now! Shop the latest and greatest in coffee technology.

Create third wave specialty coffee at home from bean to espresso in less than a minute with Breville's Barista Express Impress. Or, shop bonus offers* from Nespresso and De’Longhi to … View more
Heathcotes’ Coffee Showcase Catalogue is out now! Shop the latest and greatest in coffee technology.

Create third wave specialty coffee at home from bean to espresso in less than a minute with Breville's Barista Express Impress. Or, shop bonus offers* from Nespresso and De’Longhi to treat mum this Mother’s Day!

Come and see us in store or shop the catalogue online.

The Heathcotes team
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933 days ago

Ukrainian Style Easter Eggs

Evan from Torbay - Long Bay

Experienced 'writer' of 'pysanky' (Ukrainian Easter Eggs) open to offering classes if sufficient interest. Pysanky are richly decorated using dyes and wax resist to apply traditional designs to real eggs.

Writing pysanky is a great winter craft. I can provide … View more
Experienced 'writer' of 'pysanky' (Ukrainian Easter Eggs) open to offering classes if sufficient interest. Pysanky are richly decorated using dyes and wax resist to apply traditional designs to real eggs.

Writing pysanky is a great winter craft. I can provide everything needed to learn the basics and together we can build up a store of beautiful Easter Eggs for next year.

Would suggest classes of up to 6 people, ages 16 to 100 years.
Venue or costs - to be decided based on response.

Get back to me if interested in learning this curiously satisfying and ancient craft !

930 days ago

Ponsonby Primary School and buildings in the 1960's, what are your memories ?

Steve from Albany

I attended Ponsonby Primary School in 1962- 63, have great memories of Ponsonby Road with the trolley buses, passing Lambournes, Velva Dry Cleaners, the old Britannia picture theatre etc. I even worked for Velva Dry Cleaners and Marriotts grocery store as a young teenager, we lived in 7 Cowan … View moreI attended Ponsonby Primary School in 1962- 63, have great memories of Ponsonby Road with the trolley buses, passing Lambournes, Velva Dry Cleaners, the old Britannia picture theatre etc. I even worked for Velva Dry Cleaners and Marriotts grocery store as a young teenager, we lived in 7 Cowan Street and that is the street with the Anglican church on the corner (All Saints Church). Share your memories and photos in here :-)

Steve Proctor

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927 days ago

Growing Together - Walkable Catchments

The Team from Auckland Council

Have your say on our proposed walking distances around the city centre, other large centres, and rapid transit where more apartments are required to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read … View more
Have your say on our proposed walking distances around the city centre, other large centres, and rapid transit where more apartments are required to meet government’s new housing rules.

Consultation: 19 April - 9 May.

Find out more and give your feedback by clicking on 'Read More'.
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927 days ago

Boxing

Theresa from Unsworth Heights

Hi There I am looking for an inhouse training boxing - box fit the guy I had moved to Taranaki, so looking for some one to come along and help keep fit, please feel free to message me to discuss further

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