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1373 days ago

Hi Neighbours!

Habitat for Humanity

Jay here from Habitat for Humanity, we are offering an awesome Home Repair and Renovation service to the public with the profits going to helping local families in housing need.

If you need your bathroom or kitchen upgrading or any other work around your home please get in touch with us.

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Jay here from Habitat for Humanity, we are offering an awesome Home Repair and Renovation service to the public with the profits going to helping local families in housing need.

If you need your bathroom or kitchen upgrading or any other work around your home please get in touch with us.

Habitat for Humanity is a housing charity that has been operating in New Zealand for over 25 years.

Renovating with Habitat is a way for you to invest in upgrading or repairing your own home for social good as all profit goes towards helping local Kiwi families in housing need.”

Jay Davies
Building and Development Manager

Contact us today:
Email: renovate@habitat.org.nz
Phone: 0800 HABITAT (0800 422 4828)
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1373 days ago

Maximise your outdoor space!

Shade Design

At Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.

With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help … View more
At Shade Design we are a family-focused company along with offering the best products and service at the most affordable prices in the industry.

With our experienced and friendly team, we pride ourselves on making sure you only have the best experience working with us and that you can’t help yourself but tell all your family and friends.

With our custom aluminium frames and awnings, we stand by our products and offer a 5-year warranty.
Visit us online

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1373 days ago

Sole and crayfish quenelles

New Zealand School of Food & Wine

Sole and crayfish quenelles with Sauce Nantua prepared by our Diploma Level 5 Cookery chefs This is  a complex classic dish with savoury umami flavours and creative presentation by the students.

1374 days ago

Poll: Do you support making Matariki a public holiday?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

The Matariki cluster will send Aotearoa a new public holiday next year.

The actual date of Matariki will move but is expected to always fall on a Friday or Monday.

The first day off will be Friday June 24 in 2022.

Government advice suggests the new Matariki public holiday will cost businesses … View more
The Matariki cluster will send Aotearoa a new public holiday next year.

The actual date of Matariki will move but is expected to always fall on a Friday or Monday.

The first day off will be Friday June 24 in 2022.

Government advice suggests the new Matariki public holiday will cost businesses between $377 - $448 million.

But that advice does not include any potential economic benefits from the new public holiday, set to be introduced from next year.

The estimated cost has come under fire from ACT leader David Seymour who said the public holiday amounted to a tax on business.

Seymour suggested that the Government get rid of another public holiday to make way for Matariki.

Photo: STEPHEN CHADWICK

*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.

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Do you support making Matariki a public holiday?
  • 59.5% Yes
    59.5% Complete
  • 36.4% No
    36.4% Complete
  • 4.1% Unsure
    4.1% Complete
852 votes
1374 days ago

The stock you have waited for has arrived!

Furniture Now

We created Furniture Now to offer a different experience for furniture shopping - where you can order the latest on-trend furniture today, and have it in your home tomorrow without having to wait weeks and months for it to be delivered.

We have a huge range of bedroom, living, dining and lounge … View more
We created Furniture Now to offer a different experience for furniture shopping - where you can order the latest on-trend furniture today, and have it in your home tomorrow without having to wait weeks and months for it to be delivered.

We have a huge range of bedroom, living, dining and lounge furniture which is stylish, comfortable and affordable, so you’ll always find something that suits your tastes and expresses your individuality.
Shop now

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1385 days ago

Monster wasp nest

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Well, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the … View moreWell, after a (relatively) quiet couple of summers, the vespula wasps have come back big time in some locations! Auckland and the Waikato are reporting big numbers and you may have seen this story about the monster nest found just outside of Nelson. We're continuing our efforts to control the wasps through the Wasp Wipeout project, but did you know you can help as well? For information on how to help or DIY click here: bit.ly... You can also donate to the project here: givealittle.co.nz...

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1382 days ago

Auckland to move to Alert Level 1 tonight

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE
February 22
3.13pm

Jacinda Ardern has announced that Auckland will move to Alert Level 1 tonight at 11.59pm.
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UPDATE
February 22
3.13pm

Jacinda Ardern has announced that Auckland will move to Alert Level 1 tonight at 11.59pm.
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UPDATE
February 17
4.48pm

Auckland will be out of lockdown at 11.59pm tonight. Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- Auckland will drop down to Alert Level 2 at midnight tonight with the rest of the country moving to Alert Level 1.
- These restrictions will be reviewed February 22.
- There has been an additional 1 case confirmed, with the positive case a member of the same household bubble.
- New locations of interest have been loaded on the Ministry of Health website.
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UPDATE
February 16
1.08pm

There are no new community cases Ashley Bloomfield confirmed in a 1pm update today. There are no new cases in MIQ facilities.
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UPDATE
February 15
4.20pm

Jacinda Ardern and Ashley Bloomfield are currently providing an update to media at a post-cabinet press conference.

Here's what you need to know:
- The Prime Minister says there's a variety of scenarios on how the virus got into the community. To date, health officials are still attempting to establish the source of the outbreak.
- 42 people have been identified as close contacts.
- The first batch of Pfizer vaccines - 60,000 doses - arrived this morning on a Singapore Airlines flight.
- Vaccines will be offered to border and MIQ workers from this Saturday.
- This will be the largest vaccine programme in New Zealand's history, Jacinda Ardern says.
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UPDATE
February 15
1.34pm

The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 in managed isolation. There are no new community cases.
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UPDATE
February 15
8.14am

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the first two February cases are the highly infectious UK strain. There is no link to any MIQ infections.
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For the third time since the onset of the pandemic, Auckland is in lockdown.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addressed the nation at 7.00pm Sunday, saying from 11.59pm tonight, Auckland will move to Alert Level 3 until at least 11.59pm Wednesday night.

The rest of the country will move to Alert Level 2.

Here's what you need to know:
- Stay home, in your bubbles if you are in Auckland. Gatherings with others outside this bubble are prohibited.
- A border will be established around Auckland, similar to the demarcations before.
- Essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies will remain open.
- Aucklanders are asked to wear facial coverings when accessing essential services.
- Customer-facing businesses will need to move to non-contact methods of payment and collection.
- The full list of rules under Alert Level 3 can be found here.
- Here's the full list of locations of interest where the cases visited.

Neighbourly will be updating this message as further information comes to hand.

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1374 days ago

With better grades comes higher self-esteem.

NumberWorks'nWords NorthWest

Tutoring helps increase your child’s motivation and attitude so he or she is able to reach his or her full academic potential. Get in touch with your local centre to learn more.

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1385 days ago

Win or lose, is this Auckland's last America's Cup?

Todd Niall Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, The changing world has reached the America's cup with Team New Zealand doing the once unthinkable - seeking interest in any further defence being hosted overseas. What do you think? Read the story below:

1375 days ago

Covid-19: The Air Force worker stuck in the cycle of managed isolation

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Royal New Zealand Air Force squadron leader Marcus Hogan is second in charge of the No 5 Squadron which flies P-3K2 Orions.

The 41-year-old pilot was deployed to Japan in December to patrol international waters in North Asia to detect vessels of interest and illicit ship to ship transfers.

The … View more
Royal New Zealand Air Force squadron leader Marcus Hogan is second in charge of the No 5 Squadron which flies P-3K2 Orions.

The 41-year-old pilot was deployed to Japan in December to patrol international waters in North Asia to detect vessels of interest and illicit ship to ship transfers.

The mission backed implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions imposing sanctions against North Korea.

Hogan said he isolated for 14 days on arrival in Japan, operated under “level four lockdown” conditions for another four weeks, then returned home to another 14 days in managed isolation.

“You start going a bit stir crazy, then you stack up a couple of sets of isolation on that, and you start getting a bit twitchy,” the Whenuapai resident said.

Hogan packed his travel guitar, computer and books to keep busy.

He said some team members struggled with the long confinement “but we helped each other out, got some memes and some Viber groups going”.

The degree of discomfort from nose swabs depended on the skills and the speed of the person administering the test, he said.

During one “horrid” examination, a health worker was proceeding so slowly that Hogan started sneezing.

“Oh my word, it was uncomfortable. I was crying for about 10 minutes.”

The former airline pilot said before the pandemic, cabin crew and Orion personnel would typically spend their rest time abroad at the pool, going for a walk or doing something fun together.

“Now you talk to people on the aircraft, hop off and go to your own room and that’s the end of it.

“It definitely has taken a lot of that enjoyable social aspect out of it.”

Read about other air crew facing perpetual managed isolation here:

www.stuff.co.nz...

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1375 days ago

Stay & Dine package – Hilton Auckland

Hilton Auckland

Hilton Auckland’s new Stay & Dine package has been designed to help take the thinking out of your stay.

Indulge in an evening of luxury and culinary mastery as you enjoy harbour views at every angle. Located on Princes Wharf, 300 metres out to sea, Hilton Auckland is a luxury hotel unlike … View more
Hilton Auckland’s new Stay & Dine package has been designed to help take the thinking out of your stay.

Indulge in an evening of luxury and culinary mastery as you enjoy harbour views at every angle. Located on Princes Wharf, 300 metres out to sea, Hilton Auckland is a luxury hotel unlike any other hotel in the city. Inspired by the nautical environment and designed to reflect the image of magnificent visiting cruise liners, Hilton Auckland offers the best views over the Waitemata Harbour and is in walking distance to the vibrant Viaduct, Wynyard Quarter and the new world-class Commercial Bay shopping precinct.

Served with spectacular harbour views, the hotels FISH Restaurant offers a luxury dining experience featuring warm timber tones and an outdoor deck with a fireplace for alfresco dining. FISH offers a creative menu with a focus on sustainable, fresh and local ingredients and serves only the freshest seafood available, showcasing the best of what New Zealand’s oceans have to offer.

Hilton Auckland’s new Stay & Dine package is designed for two and includes one night in a Deluxe Harbour View room, a four course dinner in FISH Restaurant with matched New Zealand wines, buffet breakfast, valet parking and WIFI. Experience a gastronomy of flavours, set to panoramic background of Waitemata harbour.

The Stay & Dine menu is a curation of FISH Restaurant’s most popular seasonal dishes. Choose from options like shucked oysters or salt and pepper squid to start, handmade burrata or tiger prawns for entre, market fish or lamb rump for your main, and finish with a beautiful dessert of poached rhubarb, banana custard, shortbread, raspberry and apple gel. Each chosen dish is perfectly paired with a beautiful New Zealand wine from regions like Hawke’s Bay, Central Otago and Marlborough.

Relax, unwind and immerse yourself in the best of what Auckland has to offer. Experience Luxury 5-star accommodation in the heart of Auckland City.

Stay & Dine package for 2 people from just $599.00.

*Terms and conditions apply, subject to availability
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1377 days ago

Do you know anyone over their 80 who is still working?

Tori Tokalau Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Hi Neighbours, we're looking to talk to anyone older than 70 or 80 who are still working, either in part time or full time employment. Give me a bell if you know someone (027 200 5142 or torika.tokalau@stuff.co.nz). Thanks!

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1376 days ago

Auckland Council’s 10-year budget 2021-2031

The Team from Auckland Council

This year is the year of recovery from COVID-19, the economic impact and hit on Council revenue was real. Auckland Council is forecast to take a 1 billion dollar revenue hit because of COVID-19.

This 10-year budget aims to find a balance between investing in our city and not overburdening our … View more
This year is the year of recovery from COVID-19, the economic impact and hit on Council revenue was real. Auckland Council is forecast to take a 1 billion dollar revenue hit because of COVID-19.

This 10-year budget aims to find a balance between investing in our city and not overburdening our residents.

It will provide for our city’s future while keeping our rates increases low compared to other growth cities in New Zealand, will help Auckland’s economy recover, support our communities, build water and housing infrastructure and improve our transport network.

We need your feedback on these issues and how we pay for them.
To have your say, go to AKhaveyoursay.nz/recoverybudget
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1377 days ago
1377 days ago

Introducing.. Busy Lizzy Gardens

Neighbourly.co.nz

Meet Liz from Busy Lizzy Gardens. Liz runs one of our fantastic Premium Businesses who have used Neighbourly Premium as a platform to build a strong local presence within their community.

Find out how you can Grow your Business with Neighbourly Premium
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