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2389 days ago

Is it fair to pay more for your booze?

Hannah Ross Reporter from Western Leader

West Aucklanders who live in licencing trust zones are paying up to $6 more for booze partly because supermarkets cannot sell alcohol.
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2372 days ago

Are retirement villages too expensive?

Hannah Ross Reporter from Western Leader

Retirees are struggling to buy into the retirement village market with West Auckland resident Raewyn Rooke, 70, who doesn't want to live with her son, but with no other choice following her divorce.

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2372 days ago

Start your career in Hospitality with NZMA

NZMA

Create cocktails. Make great coffees. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. 80% of NZMA graduates go on to employment or higher study*. There are even free study options … View moreCreate cocktails. Make great coffees. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. 80% of NZMA graduates go on to employment or higher study*. There are even free study options available**.

You’ll study:
• Food safety training
• Bar and beverage service
• Café and restaurant service
• Barista skills
• Customer service
• Transactions and money handling
• Maintaining a responsible drinking environment

NZMA has campuses that provide hospitality training in North Shore, Auckland City, Sylvia Park and Auckland South. Come and visit our campuses for a coffee and tour their facilities.

Know anyone or want to enrol yourself?
Courses start in June, July and September so get in touch with NZMA and enrol today.

*80% represents an average student outcome over twelve months in 2016 and 2017. Visit ‘Latest News’ on nzma.ac.nz for more details.
**Terms and conditions apply. Contact the NZMA team for more information.
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2372 days ago

Regular Pickleball in Lynfield starting up

Jeff from Titirangi

Come learn and play pickleball! We've got a good group going Fridays in Mt. Albert. Now starting up Mondays in Lynfield. Both late morning through to noon hour. We have many retired folks playing, but some younger, self employed types are discovering a good reason to take a long lunch break.
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Come learn and play pickleball! We've got a good group going Fridays in Mt. Albert. Now starting up Mondays in Lynfield. Both late morning through to noon hour. We have many retired folks playing, but some younger, self employed types are discovering a good reason to take a long lunch break.
Flyers for play at the YMCAs in Mt. Albert and Lynfield are attached.

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Pickleball mt albert.pdf Download View

2373 days ago

SPCA VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED

The Team from

We DESPERATELY need volunteers at the SPCA Op Shop in Pukekohe. Our Op Shops raise VITAL funds for SPCA Auckland and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate them.

If you're available during the week, and keen to help out, please follow the link to find out more: … View more
We DESPERATELY need volunteers at the SPCA Op Shop in Pukekohe. Our Op Shops raise VITAL funds for SPCA Auckland and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate them.

If you're available during the week, and keen to help out, please follow the link to find out more: www.spcaauckland.org.nz...

Your time will help save animals like Wallace <3

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2373 days ago

Gutter repair

Hemi from Henderson

Hi all, need a repair job on my gutter. Would appreciate a company,person who could give me a fair quote as soon as possible especially with all the forecast rain heading this way.....thanks

2373 days ago

Make your kerbside wheelie bin collection simple

Waste Management

Finding the new wheelie bin tag system confusing? Let us simplify this for you.

With easy monthly payments and no fixed-term contracts, you can ‘set and forget’ with WMGO.

Pricing, collection zones and T&C’s available online.
Sign up online today

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2378 days ago

Does inequality exist in your community?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Inequality in Auckland is at its worst since World War II. Detailed new research reveals the wealth gap among neighbourhoods, with Ōrākei rating 9.8 out of 10 on the 'prosperity index', while Ōtara-Papatoetoe rates only 0.7. How does your neighbourhood compare? Check … View more
Hi neighbours,

Inequality in Auckland is at its worst since World War II. Detailed new research reveals the wealth gap among neighbourhoods, with Ōrākei rating 9.8 out of 10 on the 'prosperity index', while Ōtara-Papatoetoe rates only 0.7. How does your neighbourhood compare? Check out part one, two and part three of our Stuff/ Newshub investigation here.

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2374 days ago

You can still vote in the Waitākere by-election

Simon Smith Reporter from Western Leader

It's too late to post in your ballot for the Waitākere Ranges Local Board, but it can be hand delivered before May 24, midday. Places you can deliver it include the council's Henderson Service Centre, and the Glen Eden, Titirangi and Ranui libraries.

Click the link for our story on … View more
It's too late to post in your ballot for the Waitākere Ranges Local Board, but it can be hand delivered before May 24, midday. Places you can deliver it include the council's Henderson Service Centre, and the Glen Eden, Titirangi and Ranui libraries.

Click the link for our story on the candidates.

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2374 days ago

Poll: Would you move house for the right school zone?

Reporter Homed

*** UPDATE *** Thanks to everyone who's voted in the poll and been in touch to share their thoughts on this topic. You can read our full story, here.

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Would you move house for the right school zone?
  • 45.4% Yes I would.
    45.4% Complete
  • 44% No I wouldn't.
    44% Complete
  • 10.6% I have already.
    10.6% Complete
1128 votes
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