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The May-June issue of OurAuckland is out now, available online, delivered to homes across the region and available at transport hubs across Auckland.
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This bath seat / support is a great parenting hack to make your baby's bath time easier, comfortable and fun. It features suction cups to reduce slipping.
- Suitable for ages: 0+ months
- Suction cups to reduce slipping
- Comfortable shape to support the baby while bathing
- Unlike some of … View moreThis bath seat / support is a great parenting hack to make your baby's bath time easier, comfortable and fun. It features suction cups to reduce slipping.
- Suitable for ages: 0+ months
- Suction cups to reduce slipping
- Comfortable shape to support the baby while bathing
- Unlike some of the others - the suction cups/rubber stoppers increases the safety
Due to the design of the product - it is hard to measure accurate dimensions. But the approximate dimensions are as follows:
Length: 62/63 cms
Width: 27/28 cms
Height: 19/20 cms
Reason for selling: Baby has out grown.
Just like new. Pick up from St Lukes.
BEAUTIFUL fabric handbag w/ metal & glass bead decals:
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W brand red PVC purse:
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Cardboard cake board BNWT 30.5cm x 30.5cm:
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IKEA white plastic serving trays x 2:
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Prestige white plastic vege slicer/grater set:
… View moreBEAUTIFUL fabric handbag w/ metal & glass bead decals:
www.trademe.co.nz...
W brand red PVC purse:
www.trademe.co.nz...
Cardboard cake board BNWT 30.5cm x 30.5cm:
www.trademe.co.nz...
IKEA white plastic serving trays x 2:
www.trademe.co.nz...
Prestige white plastic vege slicer/grater set:
www.trademe.co.nz...
Biscuit tins x 2:
www.trademe.co.nz...
Biscuit tins x 3, Quaker oats tin:
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Burger patty maker plus inserts:
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Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our Auckland… View moreSunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our Auckland veterans and fallen soldiers with their letters to friends and loved ones back home.
Here are letters from Michael Menzies, a Prisoner of War in Japan, to his friend Norm Ryder:
6/5/45
Dear Norm,
Still existing and anticipating a speedy reunion.
Appreciate your kind thoughts and wishes.
I often have the Queen St blues and a perpetual Waitemata thirst and occasionally a nicotine fit.
Received three of your letters and am anxiously
awaiting for more.
Your Affectionate Pal
Snowy
Michael Menzies' letter to his relatives:
2/12/43
Dear Auntie Kate and Ange,
I received your very welcomed letter dated May 25th on Nov 25 th.
Although Jack has received a parcel from St Johns Association London and a very brief letter from Kathleen, this is the first I have received in twenty two long months.
I had given up all hope of getting mail so imagine the thrill it gave me.
There is only one thing I need Auntie and that is news, especially of Pat.
Please don’t keep it from me if anything has happened to him for that would only hurt me all the more.
I can’t help but think the worst has happened to him.
How is everyone in New Zealand?
I have made several radio broadcasts from here, did you hear any of them?
Of course I know you’ll understand when I tell you that our correspondence is limited in more ways than one.
Please don’t send money as you suggested, but a few packs of cigarettes, gum, and a photo would be very welcome.
Apart from a few attacks of asthma Jack is very well and sends his love to all.
I assure you Auntie that you have no need to worry so much over Jack or myself as we are both together which makes it much easier on me and under the circumstances the treatment is fair enough.
There are many things I want to ask you and tell you but unfortunately they will have to wait until peace has been restored once more to this mad world.
Well auntie I sincerely hope this letter finds you in the very best of health and
Along with it I send the seasons greetings and all my love.
Lots and lots of love.
Mick
Auckland Star Nov 1945 (2).PDF story about Menzies brothers as Prisoners of War.PDF Download View
Tania Sunde has made some gorgeous handmade wreaths and they are now at
Red Magnolia
330 Point Chevalier Road
Point Chevalier
Auckland
The MBNZT is having a plant sale on Saturday, 1 May. Not only host plants for various New Zealand butterfly species But also nectar flowers for pollinators, plus some vegetable and herb plants also. All welcome
Hi neighbours, I have a gorgeous, friendly silver/grey tabby female cat who has been hanging about my home for a day or so. No collar or microchip. If this sounds like your cat, please get in touch!
Looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the … View moreLooking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?
From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!
Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.
T&C's apply.
Four drawer chest of drawers. Needs a bit of work to take the stale smell
out of the drawers but would be awesome to store tools or gardening stuff
in the garage or shed.
Dimensions:
Height: 93cm
Width: 46cm
Depth: 40cm
This Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our … View moreThis Sunday marks the 106-year anniversary of the first landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
For many of the 16000 soldiers, April 25, 1915 marked their first day of combat.
And by that night, 2000 had been killed or maimed.
We remember our Auckland veterans and fallen soldiers with their letters to friends and loved ones back home.
Captain Ernest Hugh Densem of the New Zealand Army Medical Corps 2nd New Zealand Expedition wrote this letter to daughter Mary McNair, who lives in New Lynn:
Medical Headquarters
Trentham
10.6.45
Dear Mary,
Daddy received your letter. You remember you told me about John going to Sunday School all by himself with Mr Hawkey.
I’m glad you liked the bonfire.
There was a very good drawing of it in one of your other letters that wasn’t there.
We had some funny bonfires here one night.
There were a lot of flowers and the soldiers shot flames out of their guns like this:
Mummy says you sleep in a different room now.
Where does Auntie Eva sleep?
Daddy.
We are holding some information sessions on the first three Saturdays in May for migrants who may want tips on finding employment in New Zealand. We will be covering CV writing and cover letters, employment rights and changes to the immigration policy affecting essentials skill work visas along … View moreWe are holding some information sessions on the first three Saturdays in May for migrants who may want tips on finding employment in New Zealand. We will be covering CV writing and cover letters, employment rights and changes to the immigration policy affecting essentials skill work visas along with tips on networking and Kiwi culture.
Join us for all or any of our sessions and enjoy a free lunch/afternoon tea with us. Please see the attached poster for more details or contact New Lynn Citizens Advice Bureau on 09 827 4731.
A facelift is set to roll out on Queen St, in Auckland's CBD.
Wide boardwalks, seating and native plants in planter boxes will soon replace the plastic sticks and temporary footpaths on Queen St between Customs St and Shortland St.
Auckland Council has unveiled plans to remove emergency … View moreA facelift is set to roll out on Queen St, in Auckland's CBD.
Wide boardwalks, seating and native plants in planter boxes will soon replace the plastic sticks and temporary footpaths on Queen St between Customs St and Shortland St.
Auckland Council has unveiled plans to remove emergency Covid-19 works in the area and create a pocket park on the corner of Queen St and Fort St.
Auckland mayor Phil Goff said Queen St was due for an upgrade.
“We want the street to be more people-friendly and attractive, and to become a place to visit, rather than just pass through,” he said.
“Last year, temporary measures were put in place by Auckland Transport to allow physical distancing during the pandemic. It’s now time for the yellow markers, stone blocks and painted asphalt to be replaced. "
Extended decking pavements, shrubs in proper planter boxes and street furniture will help change the look and feel of the area, Goff said.
These measures would be trialed before permanent changes were made following feedback from businesses, shoppers, visitors and residents, he said.
“Queen Street has taken a hit from COVID-19, with the loss of tourists, cruise ships and international students."
Goff said the council, businesses and residents needed to work together to help the area recover from Covid-19 and become a vibrant place to shop.
The upgrade will enhance other transformations including the refurbishment of the Chief Post Office, the creation of Te Komititanga, the new public space outside Commercial Bay, and Te Wananga, the new space being built over the water by the ferry building, he said.
Meanwhile, Aucklanders are being invited to give their feedback on a proposal to create bus lanes on sections of Queen St.
The changes are touted to improve reliability as more buses use the street during the next phase of the City Rail Link construction.
What do you think of the improvements to Queen St?
Which changes would you like to see there?
*Please put NFP if you do not want your comments used by Stuff.
People have until May 7 to have their say on the changes at:
at.govt.nz...
Does anyone know or does Upholstery for Sofas/Recliners?
We have 6 seater recliners but the top coating is peeling off though the recliners are in very good condition.
Reducing the number of shops able to sell tobacco is part of the Government’s world-leading draft Smokefree plan.
Show your support by signing our petition here.
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