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1475 days ago

Things change. You can too.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

We’re holding information sessions to help you enrol with us in 2021. Find out about courses, meet tutors and enrol in one easy process.

Sessions run at various times on campus and if you can’t make it, join us on Zoom. Secure your place for 2021.
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1478 days ago

Police puppy named: Auckland

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Police asked and you responded.

Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.

Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.

People were quick to come up with names.

Echo, Ernie, Eddie … View more
Police asked and you responded.

Members of the public have helped to christen Auckland Police's new puppy Etu.

Police appealed to the public last week for suggestions for a name starting with E for their latest canine recruit.

People were quick to come up with names.

Echo, Ernie, Eddie and Ezra were top contenders but officers were taken with the name Etu.

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1488 days ago

Ardern's landslide now confronts Auckland's to-do list

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The Labour landslide removes most of the excuses (New Zealand First) offered for why some big Auckland projects didn't happen last term. So will it now all be go ? Read the story below:

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1479 days ago

Wanted to buy tripod

Milton from Panmure

Hi.wanting to buy survey type tripod. Wooden or metal. Old is ok.

1476 days ago

Come and have a go at croquet

Vanessa from Sunnyhills

Howick Croquet Club greens are opening again today. Come down to 67 Millhouse Drive, Northpark and "have a go" at croquet 1-3 today. Wear sports shoes and comfortable clothing.

1477 days ago

Battery Repacking

Peter Simpson from SIMPOWER - The Battery Specialists

SIMPOWER are New Zealand’s Leading Advanced Battery Pack Manufacturer with 40+ years of expertise and experience in research contracts, design and developing of both new technology cells and specialist industrial battery applications. Simpower has extensive knowledge and expertise of cells and … View moreSIMPOWER are New Zealand’s Leading Advanced Battery Pack Manufacturer with 40+ years of expertise and experience in research contracts, design and developing of both new technology cells and specialist industrial battery applications. Simpower has extensive knowledge and expertise of cells and battery pack build and is the exclusive NZ distributor for SAFT. It carries a wide range of many brands in stock and has the ability to source all leading brands from the global marketplace.

Whether you need an old battery repacked for a cordless power tool or a new battery, please feel free to come and see us. There is every chance we have what you need.

Thanks, from the team at SIMPOWER.

1477 days ago

Make your own modernist art

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lunn Ave

Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.

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

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1484 days ago

Decision pending on diabetes medications

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Should new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes be funded?

Should more than 50,000 people receive funding for the drugs?

Government drug-funding agency Pharmac is expected to decide next week whether it will fund two new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes.

Botany resident Graham King and … View more
Should new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes be funded?

Should more than 50,000 people receive funding for the drugs?

Government drug-funding agency Pharmac is expected to decide next week whether it will fund two new medicines to treat type 2 diabetes.

Botany resident Graham King and thousands of other people who suffer from the condition hope the decision will fall in their favour.

King (pictured) pays $100 a month for Dapagliflozin, which is used to treat the condition.

Despite the cost, he said it helps control his diabetes and has cut the amount of insulin he has to take.

He said he doesn't think people should endure what he has had to to get modern medicines, like Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin and Dulaglutide, to treat the condition.

"I'm just lucky I can afford $100 a month."

Figures released by the Ministry of Health last year showed there were 45,266 people registered in the Counties Manukau area with type 2 diabetes in 2019.

Pharmac chief executive Sarah Fitt said that next week its board will look at funding both Empagliflozin and Dulaglutide for 50,000 New Zealanders with type two diabetes who have a high risk of complications such as heart and kidney disease.

"Clinical experts told us that there is evidence for significant benefit from these two medicines in people with established or at high risk of cardiovascular and/or renal disease," she said.

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1477 days ago

PBA November Newsletter

The Team from Panmure Business Association

Check out November's newsletter, with news on the opening of Spiceland Restaurant, recent skills update for the PBA Security Liaison Officer and where to get some beautiful blonde highlights!

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1477 days ago

Leading Community Organisations to make a Difference

Lindsay Upton from Manukau East Council of Social Services (MECOSS)

It is the aim of this series of workshops to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to lead your organisations and communities effectively. This programme of learning will help build your confidence and enable you to lea your groups, teams and organisations into the "new … View moreIt is the aim of this series of workshops to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to lead your organisations and communities effectively. This programme of learning will help build your confidence and enable you to lea your groups, teams and organisations into the "new normal". All workshops are fully interactive (no boring lectures) and very practical. We guarantee you will come away with ideas, knowledge and tools you will want to share with other in your organisation.
LEADING OTHERS:
25 Nov - Managing staff and volunteers - people, process and practice
9 Dec - Facilitation skills - making the most of meetings
10 Feb - Conflict resolution
24 Feb - Managing difficult personalities and dealing with toxic behaviours at work
LEADING ORGANISATIONS:
10 Mar - Collaboration for community organisations
24 Mar - Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi
7 Apr - Community funding - developing a strategic fundraising plan
21 Apr - Getting to outcomes
GOVERNANCE:
5 May - Stepping on board
19 May - Building the board
Attend 8 or more sessions of this programme and receive a certificate of participation.
Further details coming soon.

Many thanks to FOUNDATION NORTH for their support.

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1493 days ago

The Covid-19 case for repeating the school year

Josephine Franks Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours! With two bouts of lockdown it's a been a funny old year of schooling. Where kids struggled to keep up at home, some parents are thinking about repeating the school year. Is this you? If it's something you're considering and you'd like to share the reasons … View moreKia ora neighbours! With two bouts of lockdown it's a been a funny old year of schooling. Where kids struggled to keep up at home, some parents are thinking about repeating the school year. Is this you? If it's something you're considering and you'd like to share the reasons why, do get in touch - josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

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1477 days ago

Poll: Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View more
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Explore now

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Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?
  • 4.3% Auckland
    4.3% Complete
  • 20.7% Coromandel
    20.7% Complete
  • 6.2% Rotorua
    6.2% Complete
  • 5.6% Taupō
    5.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Wellington
    5.7% Complete
  • 18.7% Nelson Tasman
    18.7% Complete
  • 10.3% Marlborough
    10.3% Complete
  • 28.5% Central Otago/Lakes
    28.5% Complete
2856 votes
1477 days ago

Things change. You can too

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa offers a range of meaningful degrees and a post-graduate qualification to help you take your next step.

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1478 days ago

Free online workshop: Understanding Insurance NZ

Cat Finai from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

Topics:
What insurance is, how it works in NZ, why you should have it.
Types of insurance, who are the companies.
Know your risks, How are the premiums set, How to choose insurance, what questions to ask – Q & A

Facilitator: Sarah Knox, Consumer Affairs Manager, Insurance Council of NZ

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Topics:
What insurance is, how it works in NZ, why you should have it.
Types of insurance, who are the companies.
Know your risks, How are the premiums set, How to choose insurance, what questions to ask – Q & A

Facilitator: Sarah Knox, Consumer Affairs Manager, Insurance Council of NZ

Monday 2nd November 2020
10 am – 11.30 am
Howick Local Board Meeting Room, Pakuranga Library Building, 7 Aylesbury Street Pakuranga

Registration is required...
Please contact Vani ( Migrant Connect Administrator)
Email: settlement.pakuranga@cab.org.nz Phone/ Text : 021 459 520

Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga & Eastern Manukau offer free, face to face support to new migrants. pakuranga@cab.org.nz Ph. 09 5768331

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