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1931 days ago

Digital Technologies Workshop

The Mind Lab

Teachers - are you eager to develop digital skills and fluency? Curious about the new Digital Technologies learning areas | Hangarau Matihiko tupuranga of the curriculum? Hungry to experience a Mind Lab activity? Don’t just watch from the sidelines – join us at a free workshop!

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Teachers - are you eager to develop digital skills and fluency? Curious about the new Digital Technologies learning areas | Hangarau Matihiko tupuranga of the curriculum? Hungry to experience a Mind Lab activity? Don’t just watch from the sidelines – join us at a free workshop!

Our Digital Technologies Workshop offers engaging, supportive and insightful introductions into The Mind Lab and the new Digital Technologies curriculum content.

You’ll meet a community of like-minded educators, speak with our friendly facilitators, learn about our Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning, and leave inspired to explore new ideas and ways of teaching.

Please bring a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

When?
18th June 2019, 4 pm - 6 pm
Where?
Ranui Primary School, Ranui Station Road, Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland 0612
RSVP

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1934 days ago

Auckland measles outbreak: MMR vaccination age brought forward

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Auckland GPs will now vaccinate 12-month-old babies for measles, mumps, rubella in an attempt to protect the "most vulnerable" from the outbreak gripping the region.

There have been 104 measles cases in Auckland so far this year.

From this week, Auckland Regional Public Health Service … View more
Auckland GPs will now vaccinate 12-month-old babies for measles, mumps, rubella in an attempt to protect the "most vulnerable" from the outbreak gripping the region.

There have been 104 measles cases in Auckland so far this year.

From this week, Auckland Regional Public Health Service and Ministry of Health are recommending all 12-month-old children in the region receive their first MMR early to protect them from the highly infectious viral illness.

To read more, click here

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1932 days ago

Graeme Dingle Foundation and New Zealand Rugby empowering our tamariki!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🏉 As the official charity for New Zealand Rugby, we're proud to partner with our sporting heroes to help provide a better future for our tamariki.

Learn more in the link provided!

#NZR #Rugby #AllBlacks #BlackFerns #GraemeDingleFoundation

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1932 days ago

Tomorrow is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 💜

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.

If … View more
Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.

If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse know that it's okay to speak out...

Call 0800 EA NOT OK (08000 32 668 65) for free and confidential help or visit the Age Concern New Zealand website for more advice and resources:

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1932 days ago

Heavy fog in Auckland affects more than 50 flights

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Bad news for those travelling in and out of Auckland Airport today - serious fog and cloud has disrupted more than 50 flights.

It's the second day in a row of fog disruption, with dozens of flights cancelled and delayed on Thursday.

To read more about which flights are … View more
Hey neighbours,

Bad news for those travelling in and out of Auckland Airport today - serious fog and cloud has disrupted more than 50 flights.

It's the second day in a row of fog disruption, with dozens of flights cancelled and delayed on Thursday.

To read more about which flights are affected, click here.

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1932 days ago
1932 days ago

Autumn art made easy

Resene ColorShop Westgate

With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and … View more
With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1932 days ago

Autumn art made easy

The Team from Resene ColorShop Henderson

With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and … View more
With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1933 days ago

Foggy Thursday morning in Auckland

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

More than 60 domestic flights were affected by fog over Auckland on Thursday morning. Met Service meteorologist Andy Best said the fog should clear up around midday.
Thank you to Lalit Rane for sharing this photo he took from Mount Eden of the Sky Tower peeping from a blanket of fog.
Do you like … View more
More than 60 domestic flights were affected by fog over Auckland on Thursday morning. Met Service meteorologist Andy Best said the fog should clear up around midday.
Thank you to Lalit Rane for sharing this photo he took from Mount Eden of the Sky Tower peeping from a blanket of fog.
Do you like fog, or find it a nuisance? Let us know in the comments.
[Please type NFP if your comment is not for print.]

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1933 days ago

Dementia for Famillies Support Group

Christine Campus Manager from Kalandra Education Group

Our Dementia for Families events are gaining momentum. The need for informative content and a platform where Carers can interact person-to-person appears evident. At the conclusion of these events participants will be asked how often they wish to meet. A support group will be established with … View moreOur Dementia for Families events are gaining momentum. The need for informative content and a platform where Carers can interact person-to-person appears evident. At the conclusion of these events participants will be asked how often they wish to meet. A support group will be established with Kalandra as the neucleus. Ongoing support meetings will continue and ideas and circumstances shared. Our knowledgeable staff will be on hand to answer any concerns or questions.
There's still time to register for our final two Dementia for Families events.
Either: Sunday 23, June from 2pm-3.30pm or
Wednesday, 26 June from 6.30pm -8.00pm.
Hope to see you there !

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1933 days ago

Mate Ma’a Tonga fan day: Monday 17 June, 3.30pm, Mt Smart Stadium

Helen Shaw from

The Mate Ma’a Tonga team are inviting their fans to attend the Auckland fan day (full details below) on Monday 17 June at Mt Smart Stadium for a chance to meet the team ahead of the Oceania Cup Test against the Kiwis on 22 June.
The event, starting at 3.30pm, will feature a DJ, junior … View more
The Mate Ma’a Tonga team are inviting their fans to attend the Auckland fan day (full details below) on Monday 17 June at Mt Smart Stadium for a chance to meet the team ahead of the Oceania Cup Test against the Kiwis on 22 June.
The event, starting at 3.30pm, will feature a DJ, junior performances and signing and selfie stations.

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1933 days ago

Poll: Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View more
Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.

To read more, click here

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Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?
  • 27.7% Yes
    27.7% Complete
  • 72.3% No
    72.3% Complete
2119 votes
1934 days ago

Cello Lessons!

Lionel Reekie from Music Education Centre Henderson

Music Education Centre's wonderful cello teacher, Ali Al Azzawi has returned from his overseas travels and is now accepting new students! Ali was travelling as part of a cello octet, touring a number of middle-eastern countries spreading the joys of music far and wide! Ali has had an action … View moreMusic Education Centre's wonderful cello teacher, Ali Al Azzawi has returned from his overseas travels and is now accepting new students! Ali was travelling as part of a cello octet, touring a number of middle-eastern countries spreading the joys of music far and wide! Ali has had an action packed career thus far, but one of his personal highlights was in 1997, where he attended a masterclass with Yo Yoma, the world's premier cellist.

ps. here's a picture for proof!

pps. Want lessons from Ali? he is available Friday evenings. Follow the link to sign up today!

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