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1529 days ago

Auckland NCEA students get extra bonus credits due to second lockdown

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Senior students in Auckland will be able to get bonus NCEA credits and enrol in summer school after the second Covid-19 lockdown disrupted their learning.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced a raft of temporary changes to NCEA for Auckland students, who have missed an extra two a half … View more
Senior students in Auckland will be able to get bonus NCEA credits and enrol in summer school after the second Covid-19 lockdown disrupted their learning.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced a raft of temporary changes to NCEA for Auckland students, who have missed an extra two a half weeks of school compared to pupils in the rest of the country.

The changes build on the system of bonus credits previously announced for all students.

Auckland teenagers will now earn one bonus credit for every four credits they achieve, up to a maximum of 16 bonus credits at level 1, and 12 at levels 2 and 3.

In the rest of the country, students will get one credit for every five they earn, up to a maximum of 10 and eight.

Four thousand students will now be able to enrol in summer school through Te Kura Correspondence School. There is normally a cap of 1000 students.

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1526 days ago

Face Mask Promotion $24+gst for 50pcs

The Team from FlagSeller.co.nz

High quality face masks. The retail price is $30+gst. Now you can get it at $24+gst with the voucher code "ThankYou20PerOFF". (Expires at 11pm on 13 Sep. ) Click the link to buy it now.

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1527 days ago

Love daffodils? Find your favourite variety here

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There are literally thousands of daffodils here, where Ian Riddell has spent over 25 years in the business, from preparing the soil and planting bulbs to harvesting flowers and selling them.

1527 days ago

Enzymes are the future of cleaning

Nicholas Wotton from Service King

Our enzyme products ensure the freshest, cleanest carpets. No chemicals are left behind which means they are family-safe. Click the link to find out more.

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1529 days ago

Yard Sale Extravaganza

Amber from Westmere

We are having a yard sale extravaganza this Saturday September 12 from 8 am to 11 am on West View Road, Westmere.
We have lots of clothes, books, shoes & other interesting items for sale.
Please take care with your personal hygiene. Keep social distance and wear a mask if inclined.
Please no… View more
We are having a yard sale extravaganza this Saturday September 12 from 8 am to 11 am on West View Road, Westmere.
We have lots of clothes, books, shoes & other interesting items for sale.
Please take care with your personal hygiene. Keep social distance and wear a mask if inclined.
Please no early birds..we won't be open until eight and it's easy to find us.

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1527 days ago

FREE Trial Swimming Lesson

Hilton Brown Swimming

Make sure that you and your family can swim with confidence and enjoy our beautiful country and its many beaches, rivers and lakes.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all. Touch base with … View more
Make sure that you and your family can swim with confidence and enjoy our beautiful country and its many beaches, rivers and lakes.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all. Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. We have locations in both Newmarket and One Tree Hill.

The Free Trial is open to all new customers.
Learn more

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1527 days ago

WE KNOCKOUT ANY PEST!

KO Pest

KO PEST is your most reliable pest control company.

We treat Ants, Spiders, Flies, Cockroaches, Wasps, Fleas, Rats and more.

We offer solutions to all
▪ Commercial businesses
▪ Residential homes
▪ Real-estate rental companies

Our services are tailored individually for each … View more
KO PEST is your most reliable pest control company.

We treat Ants, Spiders, Flies, Cockroaches, Wasps, Fleas, Rats and more.

We offer solutions to all
▪ Commercial businesses
▪ Residential homes
▪ Real-estate rental companies

Our services are tailored individually for each customer's specific requirements and problem.
▪ We only use top quality products
▪ Child and pet safe treatments
▪ Fair pricing & all work guaranteed

We treat your family home or business as if it were our own to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

Contact Jack on 0212517977 or jack@kopest.co.nz
Visit our Neighbourly business page
Find out more

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1530 days ago

Poll: Do you agree Matariki or Māori New Year should be a public holiday?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has announced Labour will make Matariki New Zealand’s twelth public holiday from 2022 if re-elected.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a … View more
Hi neighbours,

Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has announced Labour will make Matariki New Zealand’s twelth public holiday from 2022 if re-elected.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.

The policy announcement follows a series of public campaigns for the Matariki, which acts as the Māori New Year, to be recognised.

The exact timing of Matariki shifts every year as it relates to a star cluster reappearing and has traditionally varied between Iwi.

It would be the first new public holiday since the Third Labour Government made Waitangi Day a public holiday in 1973, although then Prime Minister Norman Kirk called it “New Zealand Day”.

“Matariki will be a distinctly New Zealand holiday and a time for reflection, celebration and to look to the future as we take increasing pride in our unique national identity,” Ardern said.

She said the struggling tourism sector could use the help of another holiday and noted the “long run” with no public holidays that currently happens between Queen’s Birthday in early June and Labour Day in late October.

“We don’t have many statutory holidays compared to other OECD countries and it would be good to break up the long run through winter,” Ardern said.

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Do you agree Matariki or Māori New Year should be a public holiday?
  • 63.8% Yes
    63.8% Complete
  • 36.2% No
    36.2% Complete
1358 votes
1528 days ago

Spring has sprung and we're loving all of the flowers blooming! 🌷

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

As we start tending to our gardens and planning what to grow for the warmer months ahead, perhaps consider if there's something else you should be growing in your community such as stronger connections to your neighbours.

Research shows that loneliness is strongly associated with low mental … View more
As we start tending to our gardens and planning what to grow for the warmer months ahead, perhaps consider if there's something else you should be growing in your community such as stronger connections to your neighbours.

Research shows that loneliness is strongly associated with low mental health + well-being. Whether you have a wide social network or prefer to only have a few close friends, joining Neighbourhood Support is a great way to feel supported and connected to those nearby. You never know when you might need a little help from a local friend!

Join or setup a group for FREE by getting in touch with us here...

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1528 days ago

September Checklist

Kings Plant Barn St Lukes

It’s time to spring into action and prepare your perfect veggie garden.
See our September checklist to get started ☀️

* Sow Carrot and Parsnip seeds directly into weed-free beds.
* Sow Tomatoes, Zucchini, Cucumber, Basil, and Capsicum seeds into seedling trays inside.
* Plant grafted … View more
It’s time to spring into action and prepare your perfect veggie garden.
See our September checklist to get started ☀️

* Sow Carrot and Parsnip seeds directly into weed-free beds.
* Sow Tomatoes, Zucchini, Cucumber, Basil, and Capsicum seeds into seedling trays inside.
* Plant grafted Tomato in a sheltered, warm spot such as a greenhouse or in a moveable pot.
* Plant potatoes, but make sure they’re starting to sprout first.
* Prepare new beds and improve your soil by forking the soil and adding Kings Compost, Kings Sheep Pellets and Nature’s Organic Fertiliser.

Find out more information via the link

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1530 days ago

Driveways driven away by new rule

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.

Councils across the country must scrap planning rules that require car parks to be put down near new … View more
Hi neighbours,

A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.

Councils across the country must scrap planning rules that require car parks to be put down near new housing or business developments, under newly released housing guidelines.

The change comes as the Government looks to encourage development, in part by freeing up land held up by car parks, under its new National Policy Statement for urban development.

Property developer Phil Robinson said scrapping car park rules was a “big change”, but he was unsure if it was a “big win”.

What do you think of having more new builds in your area with fewer driveways and garages?

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1529 days ago

Surge in positive Covid-19 cases returning to NZ from India

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

There's been a surge in the number of people returning to New Zealand from India who have tested positive for Covid-19.

It comes at the same time India has overtaken Brazil to become the second worst-Covid hit country.

In the last fortnight, 26 people have tested positive after returning… View more
There's been a surge in the number of people returning to New Zealand from India who have tested positive for Covid-19.

It comes at the same time India has overtaken Brazil to become the second worst-Covid hit country.

In the last fortnight, 26 people have tested positive after returning from India, 20 of them from one flight alone.

Do you think the government needs to be stricter at the border?

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1528 days ago

Alexa Echo Dot 2nd Gen for SALE $30

Mythili from Mount Roskill

Brand new unused Echo Dot for sale. Unsealed but not used with plastic wrappings still intact. Includes US plug. We can negotiate please email us.

Price: $30

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1529 days ago

Missing French teen Eloi Rolland: Family say they've lost hope six months after disappearance

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

The family of missing French teenager Eloi Rolland have long held on to hope that one day their son and brother will be found.
But six months on from his disappearance in Auckland, the hope that has kept them strong has dwindled.
The 18-year-old had been studying English and staying with a host … View more
The family of missing French teenager Eloi Rolland have long held on to hope that one day their son and brother will be found.
But six months on from his disappearance in Auckland, the hope that has kept them strong has dwindled.
The 18-year-old had been studying English and staying with a host family in Birkenhead on the North Shore, before he disappeared without explanation on the evening of March 6.
Phone data indicates he was near the intersection of Piha Rd and Scenic Drive about 9.18am on March 7.
Rolland’s sister Aurore told Stuff in July her family were “waiting for a miracle”.
However, after six months of no news, she said last week they had lost hope.
Click below to read our full report.

1528 days ago

See how our Houseplant Hero runnerup Hollie Procter fits all her plants into her tiny home!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“So I would say it’s possible I might have the most plants per square metre,” she quips.

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