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Thank you to Deepak and Anu for allowing me to witness their Griha Pravesh ceremony - when they entered their new and first home 🏡
A beautiful ceremony conducted on a beautiful home for a beautiful family
Thanks also to my colleague Sanjeev Kumar for the collaboration - and for making dreams … View moreThank you to Deepak and Anu for allowing me to witness their Griha Pravesh ceremony - when they entered their new and first home 🏡
A beautiful ceremony conducted on a beautiful home for a beautiful family
Thanks also to my colleague Sanjeev Kumar for the collaboration - and for making dreams come true! 💛🙌🏼
The government has initiated a review into whether New Zealanders pay too much at the supermarket checkouts.
The Commerce Commission plans to follow a similar approach to that of their investigation into the price of petrol and diesel for land transport, which cost the taxpayer an estimated … View moreThe government has initiated a review into whether New Zealanders pay too much at the supermarket checkouts.
The Commerce Commission plans to follow a similar approach to that of their investigation into the price of petrol and diesel for land transport, which cost the taxpayer an estimated $2.5 million dollars. Labour promised an investigation into food prices on the election campaign and if unfair practices are found when the Commission's report is released in late 2021, necessary changes will be made.
Do you notice price differences between supermarket chains?
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For decades, has no one realised a big blunder: Almost all public toilets in McDonalds, Wendy, BurgeK, the outer entry/exit doors hv been installed in reverse. We can elbow our way in but leaving we need to grab & turn the exit handle which scientists warned have millions of bacteria & … View moreFor decades, has no one realised a big blunder: Almost all public toilets in McDonalds, Wendy, BurgeK, the outer entry/exit doors hv been installed in reverse. We can elbow our way in but leaving we need to grab & turn the exit handle which scientists warned have millions of bacteria & virus. OMG. Anyone well-connected to Council, Health Ministry/Minster? Pls let's help make NZ a better place. ST
Please let us have a medium to long term discussion & subsequent petitions. The NZ public pay $2 million a week in Tradmne revenue. $100+ million a year. Trademe fees of almost 8%..... More or less a monopoly, with no alternative. Further 1-2% for instant Ping payments. The more we think the … View morePlease let us have a medium to long term discussion & subsequent petitions. The NZ public pay $2 million a week in Tradmne revenue. $100+ million a year. Trademe fees of almost 8%..... More or less a monopoly, with no alternative. Further 1-2% for instant Ping payments. The more we think the more exorbitant fees are, bearing in mind, it's clicking digitally like clockwork & google, google map, google driving are all free of charge. Trademe can get by with 2-3% instead of 7.9%? Anyone well connected to Commerce Comm? ST
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If you are looking for an opportunity to learn something new and advance your career – upskill with an MIT qualification and be in demand with the skills … View moreReady to take your career to the next level?
The workplace is always changing and new skills will be needed now and in the future.
If you are looking for an opportunity to learn something new and advance your career – upskill with an MIT qualification and be in demand with the skills employers need.
Due to high demand, we recommend you apply early for 2021.
It's been 10 years since Auckland's new super-city was formed, forged from eight legacy councils.
For Aucklanders who have lived through the massive overhaul, do you think local government is running more smoothly?
Auckland Council's first year was far from smooth with the … View moreIt's been 10 years since Auckland's new super-city was formed, forged from eight legacy councils.
For Aucklanders who have lived through the massive overhaul, do you think local government is running more smoothly?
Auckland Council's first year was far from smooth with the Occupy protest, the Rugby World Cup opening night transport debacle, a battle with central government over funding the inner-city rail loop, and a contest of wills over delegating powers to local boards and council-controlled organisations.
Auckland's inaugural super mayor Len Brown hailed it a success.
"Generally 2011 has been a good first year for the council, " Brown said in 2012.
"We've brought the region together... At the same time we have driven $81 million in efficiencies and reduced the inherited 9.3 per cent rates increase down to 3.9 per cent."
The boundaries of the new super city were unveiled in 2010.
Super city Auckland was divided into 13 wards with 21 local boards.
This Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.
New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.
HOW TO AVOID… View moreThis Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.
New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.
HOW TO AVOID A SCAM:
+ A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you to ask for your PIN, password or to move money to another account.
+ Never click on a link in an unexpected email or text – you could be giving access to your personal and financial details.
+ Always question uninvited approaches in case it is a scam. Instead, contact the company directly using a known email or phone number.
+ Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic – just because someone knows your basic details (name and address, or mother’s maiden name) it doesn’t mean they are genuine.
+ Don’t be rushed into making a decision or financial transaction on the spot – a genuine bank or trusted organisation would never do this.
+ Listen to your instincts – if something feels wrong then it generally is.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam you can contact Police and report the matter via 105.
For more info on how you can prevent yourself, family and friends from being scammed, visit:
The Attitude Trust is offering those living with disabilities, and plan to study in communications/journalism, the opportunity to apply for this scholarship worth up to $5,000 per year. The Trust believes there is a role for young New Zealanders to develop careers in the media, providing strong … View moreThe Attitude Trust is offering those living with disabilities, and plan to study in communications/journalism, the opportunity to apply for this scholarship worth up to $5,000 per year. The Trust believes there is a role for young New Zealanders to develop careers in the media, providing strong fresh voices and leaders who can advocate for people with disabilities and create change.
For more information and to apply, visit the Trust website: www.attitudeawards.org...
Matiu "Matt" Ratana, the New Zealand-born police officer killed in the line of duty in the United Kingdom in October, has been remembered by police with a special rugby game.
Auckland police and Counties Manukau police honoured the "strong rugby boy" on Saturday by playing each… View moreMatiu "Matt" Ratana, the New Zealand-born police officer killed in the line of duty in the United Kingdom in October, has been remembered by police with a special rugby game.
Auckland police and Counties Manukau police honoured the "strong rugby boy" on Saturday by playing each other in the inaugural game for the Sgt Matt Matiu Ratana Memorial trophy.
Ratana, 54, worked for both districts while policing in New Zealand.
Ratana, 54, who was originally from Hawke's Bay, was shot dead in a South London custody centre on September 25, allegedly by a man who had been detained, while working for Metropolitan Police.
The trophy was funded by former New Zealand Police colleagues and acknowledges Ratana's rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Service.
It bears a huia feather - the police tradition to honour fallen officers.
Also attached to the trophy are blue and white ribbons showing the colours of Auckland and of Ratana's beloved East Grinstead Rugby Football Club.
The commemorative game will become an annual event for police rugby in Auckland and Counties Manukau.
Remember Bailey Ross, the first time buyer who missed out on the property she'd been saving since she was 16 to own because of a sunset clause? Well, great news! She's secured a home in Lower Hutt.
I caught up with Bailey for an episode of First Rung, our podcast for first time buyers. … View moreRemember Bailey Ross, the first time buyer who missed out on the property she'd been saving since she was 16 to own because of a sunset clause? Well, great news! She's secured a home in Lower Hutt.
I caught up with Bailey for an episode of First Rung, our podcast for first time buyers. She ended up giving me a bit of a masterclass in tenacity and not giving up on your home owning dreams.
Find out how Bailey found her first home, and what it means to her after such a big let down.
Happy Friday neighbours!
Can you guess who this is? I'll give you a clue. The photo was taken about 1971.
A new Covid-19 case linked to the AUT student who tested positive has been announced.
A close contact of the student returned a weak positive test on Saturday and is already in Auckland's quarantine facility.
The Ministry of Health said on Sunday the person was now a confirmed case and also… View moreA new Covid-19 case linked to the AUT student who tested positive has been announced.
A close contact of the student returned a weak positive test on Saturday and is already in Auckland's quarantine facility.
The Ministry of Health said on Sunday the person was now a confirmed case and also lived at the Vincent Residences in the central city where the student lived.
Test results indicate that this new case is a very recent infection, the Ministry said.
Thanks to Fatima Vaaga for this weeks nomination - as we had the privilege of delivering to an amazing local Mangere couple Aporo Piho and Ngamata Uriaro.
This wonderful couple have for the past 5 years
volunteered their time to run a FREE community Soup kitchen at Whare Koa Mangere Community … View moreThanks to Fatima Vaaga for this weeks nomination - as we had the privilege of delivering to an amazing local Mangere couple Aporo Piho and Ngamata Uriaro.
This wonderful couple have for the past 5 years
volunteered their time to run a FREE community Soup kitchen at Whare Koa Mangere Community House each week.
Aporo has only recently slowed down due to some health challenges however, but he still volunteers as the local driver for the local Cook Island Mamas group helping with their community programmes.
Ngamata continues to run the local Soup Kitchen every Monday and also leads the Tiare Taina Cook Islands Mamas group as Chairperson.
Aporo and Ngamata are both pensioners but they never hesitate to share all they have with others, often at their own expense.
We are so grateful for their serving hearts where they continue to be a blessing to others in our local community.
Thank you Aporo and Ngamata for being heroes to our local people.
We were also privileged on our visit to be graced by the presence of her Majesty Pa Tepaeru Ariki, who was working hard with Aporo and Ngamata in service to her people and local community.
They are our #communityheroes
To nominate any community heroes you know - or a deserving family - please email teesh.beckham@raywhite.com or pm Ray White Mangere 1st
New Zealand is currently at level 1 however as a new community case was confirmed on November 12 with potential of wider spread, Aucklanders await news of whether there will be a level change.
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