Remuera, Auckland

What's your experience with pre-fabricated homes?

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking into the rise of transportable/ kit-set/ pre fabricated homes. The upsides are build-efficiency, quality of design, and cost. The downsides appear to be land supply, red-tape with council and difficulty getting lending from banks. If you're willing to share your experience - good or bad - email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz, otherwise leave a comment. Is there an aspect of transportable housing you'd like us to enquire about for you?

Topsoil

Kirstine from Mission Bay

Great topsoil available for garden pay for delivery only please call Mike 0274 592376

Price: $250

Fun times, friends, laughter....and progress in public spekaing!

Barry Shaw from Meadowbank Toastmasters

Meadowbank Toastmasters met again for 2 "F" words: fun and friends!
Then there was the "L" word: laughter.
Finally, we all saw how we had achieved the "P" word: progress!
Progress in public speaking for shorter or longer sessions.
Is this what you need in your job?… View moreMeadowbank Toastmasters met again for 2 "F" words: fun and friends!
Then there was the "L" word: laughter.
Finally, we all saw how we had achieved the "P" word: progress!
Progress in public speaking for shorter or longer sessions.
Is this what you need in your job? in that next interview? in that presentation at work or university?
Come along and visit. See what you can learn. If we fit what you would see as friends, join our club!
:-)
The photo shows (with their permission) our weekly awards winners for Best Speaker, Best Evaluator and Best Table Topic Speaker, with our Club President.

She wears black. Always. As it turns out, death was not the end of her story. Chapter two.

Rebecca Zwitser from Last Writes

This is a shared story. When did it start? I am flicking through pages of a journal and they are now so familiar it seems like it’s a long time ago that I met them. It’s my story because I designed the journal. It is full of vibrant colour. But it’s sort of Penny’s narrative.
I think wine … View moreThis is a shared story. When did it start? I am flicking through pages of a journal and they are now so familiar it seems like it’s a long time ago that I met them. It’s my story because I designed the journal. It is full of vibrant colour. But it’s sort of Penny’s narrative.
I think wine was involved when Penny called me. She wasn’t actually making all that much sense when we started quite an important conversation.

Duvet set

Emma from Mission Bay

Duvet cover and 2x matching pillow cases. Queen size, from a pet and smoke free home. Pick up Mission Bay.

Price: $10

Sachie’s Kitchen Asian Passport for sale

Stephanie from St Heliers

Value $380, selling for $300. Expires 13 June. Can be used for four individual lessons or 4 people fir one lesson, or 2 people for 2 lessons. Pick up St Heliers.

Negotiable

Is the government giving financial support to families that are self-isolating?

Betty from Mount Wellington

Hi, my neighbours
We know that these days many families live in south Auckland, like Papatoetoe and now east Auckland, like Botany are self-isolating as government required.
I just wonder could they apply any help during the isolation or does the government supply any help?
I worry that those … View moreHi, my neighbours
We know that these days many families live in south Auckland, like Papatoetoe and now east Auckland, like Botany are self-isolating as government required.
I just wonder could they apply any help during the isolation or does the government supply any help?
I worry that those people who are self-isolating are suffering from a lot of pressure. Not everyone is wealthy enough to self-isolate without support, right? Do they have enough income to pay for their rent or food or cover their basic expenses? Could they keep working at home and not lose their jobs? How can they get help? And if so from where?

Could anyone who has experienced this share their thoughts and feelings about this subject?

Kind regards
Betty

Choosing an education in a covid world

St Peter's School

When New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.

As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online … View moreWhen New Zealand’s Alert Level 4 came into effect in March 2020, schools around the country faced the challenge of a transitioning from onsite to online learning.

As students adjusted to the shift in their educational environment, many schools were ill-prepared to move to quickly to online learning. Schools such as St Peter’s in Cambridge were readily prepared for a seamless transfer between classroom and digital learning.

With each student ready to use online platforms such as Google Classroom and Hangouts, a streamlined shift was enabled as soon as the lockdown occurred.

Find out why more families are choosing St Peter’s at our Open Day on 12 March. Find out more

Tiny Tot Groovers Hippest Hottest Fundraising Disco

Katherine from Mount Wellington

Join us to dance or bounce the afternoon away. Drama Queen's runs weekly classes at $5 per family with our afternoon sessions donated to groups and areas that otherwise do have an opportunity to attend such activities.
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Gazpacho by our Level 3 cooks

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Gazpacho is the classic chilled soup of Spain. It combines ripe tomatoes with cucumber, red and green capsicum, Sherry vinegar and a pinch of chilli. Perfect for a hot, sunny day. Prepared by our Level 3 Foundation chefs.

Weight Loss Challenge ONLINE

Lois from Mission Bay

Starting soon
6 week weight loss challenge
Love to send more info if you are interested

Hot Cross Buns

Kirsty from Handcrafted by Loaf

The time has come, you can now get your Loaf Hot Cross buns instore and online. Original, chocolate, salted caramel, dark chocolate & blueberry and Keto. What's it going to be?

WINE BOTTLE TOPS TO HELP FUND DIALYSIS

Jane from Orakei

Is anyone collecting these locally for fundraising. Sadly my contact has stopped and I have a good collection sitting here.

Happy to drop off to you

Wellness Wednesday

Owner from Balance for Life

Hi Neighbors

I still got 2 spots for Wednesday the 3rd if March.
10 am and a 2 pm. If you want your spot of deep and blissful relaxation let me know...😊

TV & WiFi Signal Booster

Abdol from TV Signal Solutions Ltd.

Any issues please call us on 0220746441.