Point Chevalier, Auckland

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1174 days ago

Keeping our Social bubbles Social

Andrea from Morningside

"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." - Nelson Mandela

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1176 days ago

Free Call of Duty Laminated Poster and Small American Football

Andrea from Morningside

Lockdown spring clean, your gain. Free laminated Call of Duty big poster in excellent condition (super cool) PLUS a small American football in excellent unused condition. Cleaned and ready for their new home. Message if interested. Thank you :)

1174 days ago

Free 27 inch AOC Curved Monitor

Andrea from Morningside

Bought new 1 year ago. Shelf above monitor fell on it and since then the screen is not working. Turns on however no image. HDMI-2 and HDMI-1, D-Sub and Headphone ports.
If there is a person who can use or fix this monitor it is yours. If not, will be gifted elsewhere. Apologies for the fingerprints… View more
Bought new 1 year ago. Shelf above monitor fell on it and since then the screen is not working. Turns on however no image. HDMI-2 and HDMI-1, D-Sub and Headphone ports.
If there is a person who can use or fix this monitor it is yours. If not, will be gifted elsewhere. Apologies for the fingerprints on the display screen, will be cleaned if rehomed.
Current lockdown level observed.

Free

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1176 days ago

Government announces 7.3 billion investment in Auckland transport

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Transport projects in Auckland have been given a $7.3 billion boost to be distributed over the next three years.

Major projects like the City Rail Link, Light Rail, Eastern Busway will be supported by the funds, as well highway upgrades and new walking and cycling connections.

It is part of a… View more
Transport projects in Auckland have been given a $7.3 billion boost to be distributed over the next three years.

Major projects like the City Rail Link, Light Rail, Eastern Busway will be supported by the funds, as well highway upgrades and new walking and cycling connections.

It is part of a $24.3 billion transport package announced by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency on Tuesday.

Waka Kotahi spokesperson Steve Mutton said the funding will support growth with more accessible, sustainable travel options.

“Auckland is a world class city and it needs a world-class transport system that is safe and efficient to keep everyone moving as New Zealand’s largest city continues to grow,” he said.

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1174 days ago

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Helen from Point Chevalier

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1174 days ago

Calling for in zone enrollment enquiries

Kowhai Intermediate School

Kowhai Intermediate are calling for In Zone enrolments to enrol now. Please follow our online enrollment process as below. The process will take approximately 30 minutes. Remember to upload your supporting documentation to the Enrolment. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact … View moreKowhai Intermediate are calling for In Zone enrolments to enrol now. Please follow our online enrollment process as below. The process will take approximately 30 minutes. Remember to upload your supporting documentation to the Enrolment. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our enrolments Officer at enrol@kowhai.school.nz. The process will take approximately 30 minutes.

Enrol online at https://www.kowhai.school.nz/enrol
❏ Make sure you have all the required
documentation before you start your enrolment!
❏ Enter the school code 1337, your email address,
and password on this page to log in and start the
enrolment.
❏ Press “Enrol new pupil” and complete all
sections on the form.


* Please have the following documentation ready before you start your child’s online enrolment.
❏ Copy of Birth Certificate OR NZ Passport (for NZ
born students)
❏ Copy of proof of residential address (tenancy
agreement or similar) for in-zone students
❏ Copy of the student’s last school report (the
mid-year report is perfect)
❏ Copy of proof of sensitive information (court
orders, shared custody) if applicable
❏ Copy of medical plan (for severe medical
conditions) if applicable
If your child is NOT born In New Zealand, the
following documentation is required:
❏ Passport of country of citizenship
❏ Student Visa, Permanent Residence Permit or
Citizen Certificate
❏ Date entered New Zealand (copy of passport
page with entry stamp)
If the child is living with Caregivers other than the
biological parents, documentation is required.
❏ Legal adoption papers/court order or a formal
letter from parents explaining living arrangements
❏ Full birth certificate
Enroll now

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1175 days ago

20 puzzles and riddle questions - Neighbourly Quiz

Andrea from Morningside

1. Sam’s mother has five children. March, April, May, June – what is the name of the fifth daughter?
2. What goes up but never comes down?
3. What word is pronounced the same if you take away four of its five letters?
4. A farmer wants to get from river bank A to river bank B by crossing a … View more
1. Sam’s mother has five children. March, April, May, June – what is the name of the fifth daughter?
2. What goes up but never comes down?
3. What word is pronounced the same if you take away four of its five letters?
4. A farmer wants to get from river bank A to river bank B by crossing a river with his fox, chicken and bag of corn, but his boat is so small that he can only take one across at a time. He cannot leave the fox alone with the chicken and he cannot leave the chicken alone with corn. How does the farmer get all three across the river?
5. What has many keys but can’t open a single lock?
6. I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even – what number am I?
7. What can fill a room but takes up no space?
8. Which is heavier: a tonne of bricks or a tonne of feathers?
9. What has a tail, a head, is brown, but has no legs?
10. What has 13 hearts, but no other organs?
11. What’s the least number of chairs you would need at a table to sit four fathers, two grandfathers and four sons?
12. I’m a little man in a red coat, a staff in my hand and a stone in my throat. What am I?
13. Lose me once, I’ll come back stronger. Lose me twice, I’ll leave forever. What am I?
14. When you need me you throw me away, but when you are done with me you bring me back. What am I?
15. What can travel around the world but stays in one corner?
16. A red house is made of red bricks, and a yellow house is made of yellow bricks. What is a greenhouse made of?
17. You bought me for dinner but never eat me. What am I?
18. What begins with T, ends with T, and has T in it?
19. What question can you never answer yes to if it’s true?
20. You stare at me but I don’t blush, you switch me off when you’re in a rush.
Answers below...
Sam
Age
Queue
The farmer must take the chicken across first (leaving the fox and the corn on river bank A). He then takes the fox across second, but instead of leaving the fox with the chicken, he swaps the fox for the chicken (taking the chicken back to the river bank A). He then swaps the chicken out for the corn, bringing the corn over to be with the fox on river bank B. Lastly, he goes back for the chicken and brings it to river bank B.
A piano
Seven
Light
They both weigh the same
A penny
A pack of cards
Four – the four fathers could also be grandfathers and are already sons.
A cherry
Tooth
An anchor
A stamp
Glass – all greenhouses are made of glass.
Cutlery
Teapot
Are you asleep yet?
TV.

1183 days ago

Keeping the community spirit positive people 🙂

Andrea from Morningside

Here’s a quick test to determine your stress level. Read the following description completely before looking at the picture linked below.

The picture was used in a case study on stress levels at St. Mary’s Hospital. Look at both dolphins jumping out of the water. The dolphins are essentially … View more
Here’s a quick test to determine your stress level. Read the following description completely before looking at the picture linked below.

The picture was used in a case study on stress levels at St. Mary’s Hospital. Look at both dolphins jumping out of the water. The dolphins are essentially identical. A closely monitored, scientific study revealed that, in spite of the fact that the dolphins are so similar, a person under stress would find many differences between the two dolphins. The more differences a person finds between the dolphins, the more stress that person is experiencing.

Look at the image and, if you find more than one or two differences, you may want to enjoy a really relaxing holiday…

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1175 days ago

Kiwis throwing away less food in lockdown, study finds

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours,

Kiwi households are throwing away less food in the Covid-19 lockdown, a University of Auckland survey reveals,

The number of people who claimed to rarely or never waste food rose by almost 20 per cent in lockdown to 80 per cent.

Respondents that claimed they never threw … View more
Hi neighbours,

Kiwi households are throwing away less food in the Covid-19 lockdown, a University of Auckland survey reveals,

The number of people who claimed to rarely or never waste food rose by almost 20 per cent in lockdown to 80 per cent.

Respondents that claimed they never threw food away almost doubled.

Over 3000 respondents were asked in the Covid Kai Survey about how often they threw away food among other things.

Households with children wasted food more often, before and during lockdown, but were also more likely to decrease food waste during lockdown.

People who were confident in their cooking skills and planned meals ahead of time wasted the least.

Have you been throwing away less food in lockdown?

1175 days ago

It's the simple things...

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey neighbours,

Wrapped up in our bubbles - it's certainly been a tough few weeks. With our daily routines challenged, we were able to slow down and enjoy the better things in life. That's why we want you be a part of the Neighbourly joy movement and share the simple things that make … View more
Hey neighbours,

Wrapped up in our bubbles - it's certainly been a tough few weeks. With our daily routines challenged, we were able to slow down and enjoy the better things in life. That's why we want you be a part of the Neighbourly joy movement and share the simple things that make you happy.

Share a photo or story with your neighbours and you could be in to win Good Joe Coffee and Best Ugly Bagels (or bagels for your whole street!).
Share now!

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1175 days ago

Ryman Pioneers Certainty

We’ve been pioneering village living, and aged care, for more than 35 years. Our track record is built on genuine compassion and respect and gives you the confidence to be able to live the way you want. It’s another reason New Zealanders have voted us one of the Reader’s Digest Most Trusted … View moreWe’ve been pioneering village living, and aged care, for more than 35 years. Our track record is built on genuine compassion and respect and gives you the confidence to be able to live the way you want. It’s another reason New Zealanders have voted us one of the Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands for a 7th year. Learn more

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1176 days ago

Keep reaching out, Aotearoa! 😊

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

A simple phone call or message it all it takes sometimes.

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1180 days ago

Poll: Is $12m for a hardship fund for businesses affected by CRL a good use of taxpayer money?

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

A hardship fund costing Auckland ratepayers $12 million is to be set up for businesses that have been negatively affected by the construction of the City Rail Link.

The fund was announced by Transport Minister Michael Wood and mayor Phil Goff on Friday morning, and while it was welcomed by the … View more
A hardship fund costing Auckland ratepayers $12 million is to be set up for businesses that have been negatively affected by the construction of the City Rail Link.

The fund was announced by Transport Minister Michael Wood and mayor Phil Goff on Friday morning, and while it was welcomed by the city’s business association, it said it was “long overdue”.

Do you believe this is a good use of taxpayer and ratepayer money?

Read the story, linked below, to find out more.
www.stuff.co.nz...

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Is $12m for a hardship fund for businesses affected by CRL a good use of taxpayer money?
  • 78.5% Yes - the businesses have suffered enough
    78.5% Complete
  • 20.3% No - the CRL project doesn't affect me
    20.3% Complete
  • 1.3% Unsure - I will tell you why in the comments
    1.3% Complete
79 votes
1177 days ago

Tickle Me Pink

Andrea from Morningside

Choose a colour
That makes you smile
And wear it around
For a while

Then pass it on
To whom you meet
And you will find
A world that is pleasant to greet

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1177 days ago

Recipe: Chicken Kiev

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Inspired by the classic dish from the city of Kieve in Ukraine, Chicken Kiev is a dish made of chicken fillet pounded and rolled around cold butter, then coated with eggs and bread crumbs, and either fried or baked prepared by our Advanced cookery student Timmika at home during the lockdown.

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