Remuera, Auckland

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Human sex trafficking captured through the lens of Auckland photographer

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Nikki Denholm is haunted by the universal hollowness in eyes that have seen too much.

The Auckland photographer captures powerful images of young girls sold into sex slavery in countries ranging from Cambodia to Uganda.

“I’m there in what tiny way I can to tell their story, but when I come … View moreNikki Denholm is haunted by the universal hollowness in eyes that have seen too much.

The Auckland photographer captures powerful images of young girls sold into sex slavery in countries ranging from Cambodia to Uganda.

“I’m there in what tiny way I can to tell their story, but when I come home the eyes stick,” Denholm said.

“The same sense of desolation and hopelessness you see in a lot of the girls’ eyes, no matter which country they’re from, is something that does stay with me.

“I might cry when they’re telling me their stories, but in terms of me processing the enormity of human trafficking and the injustice of it, that’s something I will pick up when I’m at home.”

Denholm, 53, has worked in more than 40 countries documenting the stories of people suffering through war, famine, persecution, and crisis.

The mother of three girls was inspired to focus on human sex trafficking six years ago after a symposium in India alerted her to the severity of the problem.

At the time, 16,000 girls each year were trafficked from Nepal across the border to India, she said.

The Mission Bay resident worked in a red-light district in Mumbai where an estimated 42,000 young girls were held captive in high-rise brothels across seven streets.

“I was quite shocked at how many young girls and women are sold into human sex trafficking and how poor the outcomes are for them in terms of ever being rescued,” Denholm said.

Today, it is estimated that between 28-30 million people across the world have been trafficked into some form of human slavery, with between four and a half million and five million sold into sex slavery, she said.

“Something happens at a different level when you see a photograph than when you just read four and a half million girls have been sex-trafficked. I think what a photograph does is it brings the issues into people’s hearts really.”

Human trafficking is the world’s fastest-growing criminal area, reaping an estimated NZ$230 billion profit a year, according to Tearfund.

Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

Miniature Perfumes for sale

Tejinder from Ellerslie

No Holds plz

Have the following Miniature Perfumes for sale, they are all between 4ml to 10ml

Only CK2 is unisex or men's rest all women's

Bvlgaris are 5ml each ( have boxes too)
CK2 is 20ml… View moreNo Holds plz

Have the following Miniature Perfumes for sale, they are all between 4ml to 10ml

Only CK2 is unisex or men's rest all women's

Bvlgaris are 5ml each ( have boxes too)
CK2 is 20ml
YSL Black Opium 7.5ml ( No box)
Guerlain (10ml each) boxed)
Lancome La Vie est Belle 4ml ( no box)
Lancome Idole 5ml ( boxed)
Paco Rabbane 6ml Olympea ( No box)

Elizabeth Arden White Tea 10ml ( No box)
Elizabeth Arden Red Door edt 10ml ( no box)

Each is $30, not the lot plz

Pick up after hours or selective times in weedays or any time weekend

Cash only

Price: $30

Playgroup at Somervell Church every Thursday

Head Teacher from Uplands Kindergarten

Somervell Church Playgroup is on again today, Thursday, 9.30am in the basement playroom at Somervell Church, Corner Remuera Road and Greenlane Road East. Come and join one of the teachers from Uplands Kindergarten to play, sing and dance. Coffee, tea and biscuits provided for adults. Please bring … View moreSomervell Church Playgroup is on again today, Thursday, 9.30am in the basement playroom at Somervell Church, Corner Remuera Road and Greenlane Road East. Come and join one of the teachers from Uplands Kindergarten to play, sing and dance. Coffee, tea and biscuits provided for adults. Please bring morning tea for your child. Gold coin donation on entry. Everyone welcome.

St Matthews Chamber Orchestra Concert Sunday 2.30pm

Peter Neighbourly Lead from Kohimarama

Sunday 16th May 2021 2.30pm
St Matthews in the City
Rachmaninoff-Copland, Faure.
Tickets $20 each.
Ph txt 027 664 1026

Price: $20

2021 May Poster.pdf Download View

A new way to live

It’s a time for fine-tuning your skills and pushing the boundaries, catching up with your mates and heading off on new adventures at the drop of a hat! No, we’re not talking about your 20s, we’re talking about your retirement.

Ross’ retirement saw the beginning of his musical journey … View moreIt’s a time for fine-tuning your skills and pushing the boundaries, catching up with your mates and heading off on new adventures at the drop of a hat! No, we’re not talking about your 20s, we’re talking about your retirement.

Ross’ retirement saw the beginning of his musical journey where his passion quickly evolved from making music, to crafting guitars. It all started when Ross and some mates joined a music group where the camaraderie and togetherness were just as important as the music.

Living in a Ryman village, Ross can continue living life to the full in his retirement because they are places where you don’t retire from life, you find a new way to live . Learn more

Help !! Anyone traveling to Melbourne this week 10 - 14 May 2021?

Graeme from Epsom

I need to get a product from NZ which is not available in Aussi, and if someone was able to bring it across that would be great. It is a special type of glue which I would get from Bunnings and still be in original packaging with purchase receipt. Weight would be no more than 1 kilo and possibly … View moreI need to get a product from NZ which is not available in Aussi, and if someone was able to bring it across that would be great. It is a special type of glue which I would get from Bunnings and still be in original packaging with purchase receipt. Weight would be no more than 1 kilo and possibly 500grams and I would have it delivered to you. I am in S E Melbourne but could pick up from most places here. (Bunnings do not stock it in Australia and I cant find a substitute) You can open the containers and have a look to confirm it is only glue before packing it.
Thanks
Graeme

Books on wine

chin-wah from Kohimarama

Excellent reference books on wine by well known MW Jancis Robinson

Price: $20

Two books on wine by MW Jancis Robinson

chin-wah from Kohimarama

These two are excellent reference book on wines

Price: $20

Does your partner work at the border or in an MIQ facility?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi neighbours, Are you the partner of a border or MIQ worker but don't live with them? If so, have you been offered the Covid-19 vaccine? If you haven't, does this cause you concern? If this sounds like you, please email me at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz

CAP Job Club (Free Job Search Help)

Account Administrator from Gracecity Church

Over an 8-week course, you’ll learn how to effectively set goals, build a winning CV and get a foot in the door with employers in your community. Whether you’ve been without a job for a short time or a while, Job Club will help you find work and build the future you want.
Tuesdays, 25 May - 13 … View moreOver an 8-week course, you’ll learn how to effectively set goals, build a winning CV and get a foot in the door with employers in your community. Whether you’ve been without a job for a short time or a while, Job Club will help you find work and build the future you want.
Tuesdays, 25 May - 13 July
2pm - 4pm
For enquiries, email Mark at mark.crossley@capnz.org

Electrical cable falls on motorway, diversions in place

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
May 12
3.15pm

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has reported that all lanes on the Upper Harbour highway are open. Expect delays as traffic eases.
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Auckland motorists are told to expect delays to their afternoon commute after … View moreUPDATE
May 12
3.15pm

Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has reported that all lanes on the Upper Harbour highway are open. Expect delays as traffic eases.
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Auckland motorists are told to expect delays to their afternoon commute after electrical cabling fell on the motorway.

The southbound Upper Harbour highway off-ramp is currently closed as contractors work to clear the blockage. Police have reported that this is currently impacting city-bound traffic and diversions are currently in place.

Million-dollar dumps: The Auckland car park worth $82.5 million

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Downtown Auckland is going through huge transformation with its various streetscape and transport projects. But in stark contrast, several plots of land worth hundreds of millions of dollars have sat as car parks since buildings were knocked down in the 1980s.

The Elliott St car park sits on a … View moreDowntown Auckland is going through huge transformation with its various streetscape and transport projects. But in stark contrast, several plots of land worth hundreds of millions of dollars have sat as car parks since buildings were knocked down in the 1980s.

The Elliott St car park sits on a 4417 square metre plot of land, valued at $82.5 million.

The land has sat undeveloped as a car park - where an hour will cost you $19 - since the Royal International Hotel was demolished in 1987.

It was purchased by Singapore company NDG Asia Pacific (NZ) Limited for $53m in 2012, and in 2017 the company was given approval by the Overseas Investment Office to build and operate a 52-storey, five- star Ritz-Carlton Hotel, with 300 guest rooms, four floors for hotel facilities, six for retail and five for car parking.

The development is expected to cost $350m, with the start of construction dependent on the completion of City Rail Link. However, the resource consent for the tower is due to expire in October.

Click 'read more' for our full story.

Fun Bowls Wednesdays - Indoor Bowls at Kohi

The Team from Kohimarama Bowling Club

Sharpen your skills and grow your social circles at Kohi Indoor Bowls. WEDNESDAYS from 5.30pm, $5 per person (cash). Open to all. Fully accessible. Option to order takeaways and enjoy some winter warmers at our bar.
Be sure to call ahead if you are bringing a group to play!
jambridge@xtra.co.nz
… View moreSharpen your skills and grow your social circles at Kohi Indoor Bowls. WEDNESDAYS from 5.30pm, $5 per person (cash). Open to all. Fully accessible. Option to order takeaways and enjoy some winter warmers at our bar.
Be sure to call ahead if you are bringing a group to play!
jambridge@xtra.co.nz
Contact: Jeanette Ambridge: Mob – 0272 260 709

Are you living with foot pain?

Corrective Foot Solutions

Having foot and leg pain can bring life to a standstill. You might not be able to keep up with family or even complete basic tasks around the house.

Fix the problem so you can enjoy being active again.

Fortunately, at Corrective Foot Solutions, we use a gentle hands-on technique to … View moreHaving foot and leg pain can bring life to a standstill. You might not be able to keep up with family or even complete basic tasks around the house.

Fix the problem so you can enjoy being active again.

Fortunately, at Corrective Foot Solutions, we use a gentle hands-on technique to effectively treat and fix foot problems without the need for surgery, orthotics or pain killers.

We use foot mobilisation therapy to correct the underlying causes of your foot pain by working on the misalignments in the foot, as well as strengthening the weakened muscles around the joints for long term relief.

We’ve decided to run a SPECIAL OFFER for foot pain sufferers.
“Foot Pain Assessment” for only $30 (Worth $85).
Offer valid 12/05/2020 - 12/06/2021.

Address - Level 3, 272 Parnell Road, Parnell.
Call us on - 09 212 9250. Find out more