Sandringham, Auckland

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1664 days ago

New Zealand is now at Alert Level 3

New Zealand Government

Alert Level 3 is a milestone in our struggle against COVID-19. We are all responsible for what happens next. Every contact we make is a chance for the virus to spread.

We could easily lose what we have gained. Our success, or failure, depends on the decisions that we’ll each make alone – … View more
Alert Level 3 is a milestone in our struggle against COVID-19. We are all responsible for what happens next. Every contact we make is a chance for the virus to spread.

We could easily lose what we have gained. Our success, or failure, depends on the decisions that we’ll each make alone – but which in turn – will affect all of us.

Two weeks then a review
• On 11 May, we will review our progress and decide if we can safely continue to step down restrictions, or if more measures are required to protect us all.
• So the decisions we each make now, matter. Because every interaction we have is an opportunity for the virus to spread.

Keeping safe at Alert Level 3
• At Alert Level 3, the best way to keep those around you safe, is by keeping your bubble small. Interact with as few people as possible. Less people equals less risk. And continue to stay at home whenever you can.
• We should each be making the minimal number of trips. Be sure to stay local, and only make necessary trips.
• And importantly, work and learn from home if you can.

Let’s do this
We’re a team of 5 million. Formidable. And we can do this.
So thank you New Zealand for making the right decisions, when it really counts.
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1664 days ago

Saying thank you to essential services with art

Dr Parmjeet Parmar MP

Art is always a great medium for children to express emotions, especially during this difficult time and at the same time to say thanks to those doing the hard yards to keep us safe and well.

I am inviting children to say thank you to those providing essential services by producing art … View more
Art is always a great medium for children to express emotions, especially during this difficult time and at the same time to say thanks to those doing the hard yards to keep us safe and well.

I am inviting children to say thank you to those providing essential services by producing art championing the work of our doctors, nurses, garbage collectors, supermarket and pharmacy workers and the many others in a way that is consistent and safe with the “stay home save lives” message.

The art is to be of anybody doing essential work, whether it be on the frontline in our hospitals, our caregivers at home, our emergency services or the cleaners, lab technicians, supermarket workers, truck drivers, port workers and farmers who are keeping us safe and well.

Please photograph your art and email to me at parmjeet.parmar@parliament.govt.nz.

Shortlisted art (ages 1 to 12) each week will be published on my website.

The competition is for the lockdown period.
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1664 days ago

GOFF moaning about Lost income- no rate decrease ?

Don from Westmere

A timely announcement Goff using loss of income to moan about i.e. Airport fees, ports of Ak, Stadium hire, Petrol tax, etc and still the council projects possibly carry on.
I don't believe the rates decrease will even be looked at, he will have his yes councilors to stop this happening for… View more
A timely announcement Goff using loss of income to moan about i.e. Airport fees, ports of Ak, Stadium hire, Petrol tax, etc and still the council projects possibly carry on.
I don't believe the rates decrease will even be looked at, he will have his yes councilors to stop this happening for sure. Any thoughts even if 83% of you voted for decrease in last posting on this subject .

1664 days ago

Word Play To Commence Level 3

Andrea from Eden Terrace

An anagram is a word or phrase made up of the letters of another word or phrase. Here are some simple examples:
TEACH = cheat
PALE = leap, plea, peal
ROMAN = a norm, a morn, no arm, manor
TEA CUP = apt cue, cut pea

Refer to the below clues to get the words in the picture anagram.
1. A … View more
An anagram is a word or phrase made up of the letters of another word or phrase. Here are some simple examples:
TEACH = cheat
PALE = leap, plea, peal
ROMAN = a norm, a morn, no arm, manor
TEA CUP = apt cue, cut pea

Refer to the below clues to get the words in the picture anagram.
1. A useful item for cooking food in.
2. A herb often added to casseroles.
3. Used for making a popular drink.
4. Put things in here to keep them cool.
5. It’s large and round and makes good soup.
6. These go into sandwiches, salads and lots of other dishes.
7. You cannot make chips without these! SO TEAPOT = POTATOES
8. Knives, forks and ...?
9. A sort of cooker or oven.
10. Some people sprinkle this on salad or fish and chips. EVA GRIN = VINEGAR
11. This item makes bread turn brown.
12. All the other items in this list can be found in this place.
13. Put your meat and vegetables on these before eating them.
14. A favourite Italian pasta.
15. A type of fruit drink.
16. Sweet, juicy, healthy fruit.
17. Not so sweet fruit!
18. Spread this instead of butter, if you like.
19. Always handy for drying hands.
20. A healthy diet includes plenty of these.

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1664 days ago

Level 3

The Team from Lake Panorama Dental

During Level 3 for any urgent or emergency Dental Treatment please contact Lake Panorama Dental on 09 2186000 or text 021136344. Stay safe and keep well. Thank you

1664 days ago

Delivered Online: Certificate in NZ Wine

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Join us from ANYWHERE in NZ for for my online Certificate in New Zealand Wine and learn from your home.

These are interactive live sessions where we taste together and discover New Zealand wines in a way that will open your eyes to new flavours, producers and enhance your understanding of the … View more
Join us from ANYWHERE in NZ for for my online Certificate in New Zealand Wine and learn from your home.

These are interactive live sessions where we taste together and discover New Zealand wines in a way that will open your eyes to new flavours, producers and enhance your understanding of the different wine regions.

We have partnered with Glengarry Wines so you can purchase the wine to be tasted at each session and have your own private supply delivered to your home. Celia will lead you through the course.

Session 1
- Leading international grape varieties and their origins
- Sensory Evaluation - understand aromas and flavours
- Wine tasting techniques and term

Session 2
- Climate and leading white grapes
- Viticulture and the vineyard growing cycle
- Regional maps and important white wine regions

Session 3
- Wine making terms and basic process
- Leading red grapes
- Regional maps and important red wine regions

Session 4
- Short history of New Zealand wine leaders
- Sustainable winegrowing, organics
- Basic wine faults
- How to read a wine label

Delivered Online: Over 4 evening sessions from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12, 14 & 19, 21 May with an online written assessment.

This is an NZQA micro-credential and you will also gain unit standard 29926.

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1666 days ago

ASB Banking Assistance for Over 70 years of age

Andrea from Eden Terrace

To help support customers who are most at risk, a dedicated 0800 number is now available for those aged 70 and over. If you have friends or family in this age group who are not on Facebook, please let them know:📞 0800 272 119. 💛

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1670 days ago

Ramadan under lockdown poses new challenges for Muslim community

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Ramadan is a month filled with communal prayer, eating and charity work for Muslims across the world, normally, mosques are brimming with people and large groups of family and friends gather for iftar, the meal that breaks the Ramadan fast at sunset - but in 2020 it will look a … View moreHi neighbours, Ramadan is a month filled with communal prayer, eating and charity work for Muslims across the world, normally, mosques are brimming with people and large groups of family and friends gather for iftar, the meal that breaks the Ramadan fast at sunset - but in 2020 it will look a little different.

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1666 days ago

Small business owners - we have a gift for you!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To show our appreciation for those running small business in our communities, we are giving away our 3 month Premium Business Listings for FREE*.

Usually $150, your Premium Listing enables you to stay visible and connected to those around your business. Let your neighbours know how you're… View more
To show our appreciation for those running small business in our communities, we are giving away our 3 month Premium Business Listings for FREE*.

Usually $150, your Premium Listing enables you to stay visible and connected to those around your business. Let your neighbours know how you're operating in Alert Level 3, share tips and tricks unique to your industry, send a few shoutouts - or share how your community can support you at this time.

There's no catches and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.

Grab a FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now. (Feel free to share the news with your fellow small business owners too!)

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1672 days ago

Hi Ho, To the Supermarket We Go!

Andrea from Eden Terrace

I have never seen my parents
Really quite so excited
Pouring over shopping lists
And looking so delighted

Mum putting on her dress
and kicking up her heels
Dad putting on his game face
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I have never seen my parents
Really quite so excited
Pouring over shopping lists
And looking so delighted

Mum putting on her dress
and kicking up her heels
Dad putting on his game face
To get the food to cook the meals

A little like a game of roulette
I wish them well on their caper
As most stores are out of stock
Of necessities like loo paper

Looking like a surgeon
They face off with their masks
Prepared to ward off the virus
They wait in line, 2 metres apart

And then like a bull to a flag
The store allows them in
And quickly they disappear
Down aisle’s and out again

Never did I think the mundane
Could bring such delight
And when the Alert is over
We deserve a SHOUTOUT for doing what was right

Be Safe
Be Kind

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1666 days ago

Recipe: ANZAC Biscuits

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

ANZAC biscuits have a special place in the hearts of Kiwis and Aussies.

In the baking module for Level 3 cooks, we always make this classic kiwi cookie - the ANZAC biscuit which commemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in World War 1 and subsequent wars.
Why not make your own, … View more
ANZAC biscuits have a special place in the hearts of Kiwis and Aussies.

In the baking module for Level 3 cooks, we always make this classic kiwi cookie - the ANZAC biscuit which commemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers who fought in World War 1 and subsequent wars.
Why not make your own, this ANZAC Day. The photo below is from our Cookery Student Henry, cooked at his home.

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