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1543 days ago

How long would you be able to meet your financial obligations?

Andrew from Assureme Insurance Advisers

If you have an accident or other medical misadventures, how long would you be able to meet your financial obligations?

To make sure your mortgage goes through, that your credit cards remain active and there’s food on the table, securing income potential is vital.

So a fall doesn't turn … View more
If you have an accident or other medical misadventures, how long would you be able to meet your financial obligations?

To make sure your mortgage goes through, that your credit cards remain active and there’s food on the table, securing income potential is vital.

So a fall doesn't turn into a major collapse for your family's welfare.

To protect your family in the event that the unthinkable happens, contact me today: 0275 437888

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1543 days ago

Important announcement

DynaSpeak Botany

All DynaSpeak NZCEL classes will continue online for the time being. All sites remain closed to students and visitors. We will update you further as the situation changes.

1543 days ago

Level 3 cooking with Social Distancing

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Mouth-watering savoury Beef cheese burgers with pickled beetroot, handmade mayo and crispy onion rings on the side.

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1543 days ago

Father's Day Community Event - CANCELLED

Sian Sidwell from East City Wesleyan

Following our Prime Ministers announcement regarding public gathering restrictions in Auckland until at least Sunday 6th September, Blokes & Cars | Bikes has been CANCELLED. We look forward to the return of this event in 2021!!! We would love to have you join us online at 10am on Father's … View moreFollowing our Prime Ministers announcement regarding public gathering restrictions in Auckland until at least Sunday 6th September, Blokes & Cars | Bikes has been CANCELLED. We look forward to the return of this event in 2021!!! We would love to have you join us online at 10am on Father's Day for a special worship service - search for East City Wesleyan on Youtube

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1549 days ago

Support services for parents inundated with pleas for help

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Support services for parents have been inundated with pleas for help from struggling families in need of essential items - like nappies, and sanitary products - during coronavirus lockdown.
Auckland-based charity The Mums' Clique is getting more than 100 requests per day for … View more
Hi neighbours, Support services for parents have been inundated with pleas for help from struggling families in need of essential items - like nappies, and sanitary products - during coronavirus lockdown.
Auckland-based charity The Mums' Clique is getting more than 100 requests per day for its essential items packs and Plunket has noted more babies are developing wounds from being left in nappies for long periods because their parents can’t afford to buy more.
Click the story to find out more - including how you can help support these families if you would like to.

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1543 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener helping their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View more
Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1544 days ago

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View more
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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1550 days ago

Make your bin accessible at the kerbside so we don’t have to touch it

The Team from Auckland Council

Please make sure you follow these steps during the COVID-19 alert period to help us collect your rubbish bin:

𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 you rubbish bin at the kerbside clear of vehicles and other obstacles
𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 rubbish bins outwards from the kerbside by 7am on your collection day
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Please make sure you follow these steps during the COVID-19 alert period to help us collect your rubbish bin:

𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 you rubbish bin at the kerbside clear of vehicles and other obstacles
𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 rubbish bins outwards from the kerbside by 7am on your collection day
𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘 your rubbish bin for easy access so no one has to touch it

Don’t forget to sterilize the bin handles and wash your hands thoroughly.

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1544 days ago

Postponement of MECOSS AGM and Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting

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

Due to the continuing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 Alert restrictions, MECOSS has postponed its AGM scheduled to be held this Thursday (27 August), as well as the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting scheduled to be held this Friday (28 August). New dates and times for these … View moreDue to the continuing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 Alert restrictions, MECOSS has postponed its AGM scheduled to be held this Thursday (27 August), as well as the Pakuranga & Howick Community Networking Meeting scheduled to be held this Friday (28 August). New dates and times for these meetings will be confirmed as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
#weareallinthistogether

1549 days ago

No Ban on Fireworks despite Auckland Council plea

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, A parliamentary select committee has decided not to ban the private purchase and use of fireworks, opting to leave rules as they are; Do you think that's the right call? Read the story below:

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1545 days ago

A guide to our free At Home services and activities

The Team from Auckland Council

With the Auckland region back in Alert Level 3, there are still plenty of options to enjoy and explore great free services and activities.

Choose from thousands of eBooks, stream films or learn a new language.

Stay active together at home or in your local park, or discover how to compost and … View more
With the Auckland region back in Alert Level 3, there are still plenty of options to enjoy and explore great free services and activities.

Choose from thousands of eBooks, stream films or learn a new language.

Stay active together at home or in your local park, or discover how to compost and save money through better meal planning.
Find out more

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1545 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe … View more
Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way, we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this father's day.

Entries close 6 September 2020. Winner will be notified by email. Prize includes $1000 Resene voucher and other goodies from Resene.
Enter here!

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1545 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy
instructions.
Learn more

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1546 days ago

3 PLY FACE MASKS AVAILABLE NOW - Free Shipping

Upashna Lal from Makeup Direct

3 Ply Disposable Face Mask (Type 1)

KingFa Disposable Mask conforms to EN14683:2019+AC:2019.
Registered with New Zealand Ministry of Health (Medsafe) WAND number: 200814-WAND-6V85ZI.

- Single use Disposable Face Mask with Ear Loops for personal protection
- Soft, breathable and comfortable to … View more
3 Ply Disposable Face Mask (Type 1)

KingFa Disposable Mask conforms to EN14683:2019+AC:2019.
Registered with New Zealand Ministry of Health (Medsafe) WAND number: 200814-WAND-6V85ZI.

- Single use Disposable Face Mask with Ear Loops for personal protection
- Soft, breathable and comfortable to wear

50 pieces in a box

1547 days ago

Will you "stay local" on possibly last Covid-19 level 3 weekend?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, Auckland's mayor Phil Goff wants the city to behave well, ahead of Monday's decision on whether to lower or extend the alert level 3 restrictions. Have you got big recreation plans? Read this story:

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